January 28, 2024

Perhaps Jesus’ toughest command – love your enemies. How is that even possible? It seems so hard just to love those who are easier to love, let alone those we had rather hate! Yet, in Jesus’ context, this was a real issue as the Romans were easy to hate. Yet, Jesus calls His people to be people of love.

January 28, 2024

Perhaps Jesus’ toughest command – love your enemies. How is that even possible? It seems so hard just to love those who are easier to love, let alone those we had rather hate! Yet, in Jesus’ context, this was a real issue as the Romans were easy to hate. Yet, Jesus calls His people to be people of love.

January 21, 2024

A tough topic today. Many people have suffered divorce. It is so hard when a relationship intended by God to be for a lifetime tragically ends. What does Jesus say about divorce? What about remarriage? He is quite clear but we also know His grace abounds.

January 21, 2024

A tough topic today. Many people have suffered divorce. It is so hard when a relationship intended by God to be for a lifetime tragically ends. What does Jesus say about divorce? What about remarriage? He is quite clear but we also know His grace abounds.

January 14, 2024

Jesus takes the sin of adultery from the external action to the action in the heart and mind. Lust is a big deal and a huge sin problem in our culture today. How do we battle against lust? Let’s talk practicals.

January 14, 2024

Jesus takes the sin of adultery from the external action to the action in the heart and mind. Lust is a big deal and a huge sin problem in our culture today. How do we battle against lust? Let’s talk practicals.

January 7, 2024

Who hasn’t been angry? But what is anger all about? Why do we get angry? How is this anger, according to Jesus sinful? Anger is a condition of our heart. Like other emotions, when we feel anger we need to check our heart. Something isn’t right.

January 7, 2024

Who hasn’t been angry? But what is anger all about? Why do we get angry? How is this anger, according to Jesus sinful? Anger is a condition of our heart. Like other emotions, when we feel anger we need to check our heart. Something isn’t right.

December 31, 2023

This introduction to the Sermon is often referred to as the “Beattitudes.” In this section, Jesus discusses what the “blessed” or happy life looks like and the rewards. The importance here is these are not merely things you do – but the very essence of who you are.