Intro: Verse 6 of Jesus’ list of Beatitudes says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (v. 6).

At the risk of trivializing a verse of this magnitude and importance, I want to share that our...

Intro: Verse 6 of Jesus’ list of Beatitudes says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (v. 6). At the risk of trivializing a verse of this magnitude and importance, I want to share that our dishwasher broke this week.  If I believed Murphy’s Law, it was full...

We open again with the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever preached.  Jesus Christ. 

It begins with the Beatitudes.

This morning we take up verse 5.

I want to acknowledge the book Studies on the Sermon on the Mount...

We open again with the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever preached.  Jesus Christ.  It begins with the Beatitudes. This morning we take up verse 5. I want to acknowledge the book Studies on the Sermon on the Mount by D Martyn Lloyd-Jones is the best thing I have read on...

Intro:  Let us go to the Sermon on the Mount for joy! 

“Blessed” [makapioi], meaning “joy” more like, “happy” is written nine times consecutively for a reason.

This countercultural list of “Blessed[s]” constitutes happiness!

But, we are talking...

Intro:  Let us go to the Sermon on the Mount for joy!  “Blessed” [makapioi], meaning “joy” more like, “happy” is written nine times consecutively for a reason. This countercultural list of “Blessed[s]” constitutes happiness! But, we are talking about a foreboding sermon: C.S. Lewis: As to ‘caring for’ the Sermon on the Mount, if ‘caring...

If we are honest, the negative effects of our changing culture are always at the forefront of our minds.  I want to focus for a minute on the positives. 

Coming to church is more authentic.

It is neither wise nor safe to come to church but for...

If we are honest, the negative effects of our changing culture are always at the forefront of our minds.  I want to focus for a minute on the positives.  Coming to church is more authentic. It is neither wise nor safe to come to church but for the rest, coming to church is for the...

Who watched the first presidential debate? 

 

An absolute heavyweight fight.

“Why so much emotion between two candidates?”

It is personal.

 

People get emotional when they feel their identity is being attacked.

 

What is the...

Who watched the first presidential debate?    An absolute heavyweight fight. “Why so much emotion between two candidates?” It is personal.   People get emotional when they feel their identity is being attacked.   What is the Christian’s identity? Obviously, it is “Christ.” Christ should define life and mission. Bringing people to Christ.   How...