Today we examine the biblical importance of the Righteousness of God and why it is central to the Sermon on the Mount.

We examine Matthew 5:13-16 and the Lord's call to His disciples to be salt and light in light of the Gospel's changing power.

In this message we explore the marks of the believers which include persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

The sermon presents the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 as a divine revelation of kingdom life, contrasting the world's expectations of power and victory with Christ's call to internal righteousness, humility, and spiritual longing. Central to this message is the truth that genuine kingdom citizenship—marked by mourning, meekness, hunger for righteousness, and mercy—only emerges through spiritual rebirth and faith in Christ. The peacemaker, far from being a passive figure, is one who has been reconciled to God through Christ's atonement and now lives in peace with God and others, embodying the fruit of the Spirit. This peace is not the absence of conflict but the triumph over sin and enmity, resulting in a life devoted to God's glory. The sermon concludes with a call to personal faith, emphasizing that only those who are born again and live Christ can fulfill the Beatitudes, and that salvation is found in confessing Christ as Lord and believing in His resurrection.

The sermon emphasizes the pursuit of a deep, personal relationship with God, moving beyond mere theological understanding to a fervent desire to know and experience His presence. Drawing from Exodus 33, the message encourages listeners to emulate Moses's bold request to know God's ways, leading to a life marked by energy, contentment, and unwavering faith, ultimately prioritizing a personal encounter with Christ above all else and recognizing that true fulfillment comes not from worldly pursuits but from a longing for God's glory.