Racism is incompatible with Christianity

 

This morning will be a warmup for when we gather Sunday for what we call Worship in the Round. 

 

And I want to build out a part two application from the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:13-16).

 

This...

Racism is incompatible with Christianity   This morning will be a warmup for when we gather Sunday for what we call Worship in the Round.    And I want to build out a part two application from the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5:13-16).   This evening we have our monthly evening service (Worship in...

Taking the Beatitudes public has two effects on our world

1. You preserve the culture (v. 13)

a. Salt is potentb. Salt is a preservativec. Salt makes people thirstyd. Salt can lose its taste

2. You promote God’s glory (vv. 14-16)

a. Jesus is the...

Taking the Beatitudes public has two effects on our world 1. You preserve the culture (v. 13) a. Salt is potentb. Salt is a preservativec. Salt makes people thirstyd. Salt can lose its taste 2. You promote God’s glory (vv. 14-16) a. Jesus is the light of the worldb. You are the light of the...

Prop: Jesus answers three questions regarding Christian persecution

Why should you expect persecution?

What does persecution look like?

How are you supposed to respond to persecution?

 

Take-Home Points:

Don’t waste your persecution

Do...

Prop: Jesus answers three questions regarding Christian persecution Why should you expect persecution? What does persecution look like? How are you supposed to respond to persecution?   Take-Home Points: Don’t waste your persecution Do you view it as God’s plan for your life? Do you believe it is redemptive? Don’t pursue persecution; persecution will pursue...

Jesus wants you to be blessed. 

This may be hard to believe considering present circumstances. 

Let me say again, Jesus wants you to be happy or joyful.

The Sermon on the Mount has been misunderstood.

Taken as a list of do’s and don’ts not...

Jesus wants you to be blessed.  This may be hard to believe considering present circumstances.  Let me say again, Jesus wants you to be happy or joyful. The Sermon on the Mount has been misunderstood. Taken as a list of do’s and don’ts not meshing with faith and grace.   This misconstrual misses the point...