This week we review the past series on Truth & Grace We look at how churches and Christians tilt between legalistic approaches or liberal approaches to Truth or Grace. Who is it that determines truth? What importance do we place upon our own rules, or our own reasoning? […]
Tag: Sermon on the Mount
Surrender and Submission
Christ asks for an authentic dedication to God- a full surrender. Sermon text: Matthew 7:21-29 […]
Gates, trees, and Houses
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Trust and Obey
Christ addresses his disciples, and confronts the topic of worry and doubt. As His followers, are we living a life of trust and obedience? Or do we still allow worry to control us? Sermon text: Matthew 6:25-34 […]
One or the Other
Christ challenges his followers to consider what they value, and what the end will be for what they treasure. Text: Matthew 6:19-24 […]
Talking to Our Father
Christ tells us not only how to pray, but teaches us to approach God as our father. Text: Matthew 6:5-15 […]
The Heart of the Matter – Part 2
Christ confronts hypocritical faith, challenging his listeners to confront the true motivations for their religious lives. Sermon text: Matthew 6:1-18 […]
The Heart of the Matter
Jesus addresses the heart of the Law, and confronts those that pursue technical holiness while missing the true spirit of God’s commands. He goes on to define and demand true authenticity in our relationship with Him. Sermon text: Matthew 5:17-48 […]
Salt and Light
Christ described those who followed him as being the Salt of the Earth, and the Light of the World. This week we examine what that means in detail, and what that should mean for our lives. Sermon text: Matthew 5:13-16 […]
The Character of the Kingdom
Christ confronts those assembled at the sermon on the mount with a new perspective on God’s Kingdom. Text: Matthew 5:1-15 […]