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Matthew 5:1-12

It's been said that resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. It's hard to be merciful to those who don't deserve it, but even more dangerous to not take the risk. Listen in as we explore the Beatitude of being a person of mercy, and what it costs to live this way.

Matthew 5:1-12

In the beatitudes Christ blesses the unexpected and as he approaches the idea of righteousness his language slightly shifts. He speaks of those who desire righteousness in terms of the most basic and primal human needs- hunger and thirst. There are those who literally and figuratively hunger and thirst for righteousness in their lives and the lives of others. Often they are treated with disdain as not being willing to accept the "real world". Christ comes and says they are blessed but not only are they blessed they will be filled, their need will be met, their hunger will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:1-12

In this beatitude Jesus shows us something that all of our hearts long for: a place to belong. And he tells us who finds that sort of place in his kingdom. Listen in as we discover this upside-down way of living.

Matthew 5:1-12

In a society that values strength over weakness, a winner over a whiner, it's hard to fully comprehend what Jesus meant by saying, "Blessed are those who mourn (the whiners!), for they will be comforted." Join us as we explore this and discover what it means to to be a whiner in God's kingdom. 

Matthew 5:1-12

The Beatitudes are considered some of the most prolific and timeless thoughts ever taught. Theologians and philosophers have spent centuries trying to understand and mine out all the wisdom in them, yet for Jesus, the Beatitudes were more than wise words -- they were snapshot of God's Kingdom and what it means to follow after Him. Listen in as we begin to look at these timeless truths and what it means for us as we walk in the path of Jesus. 

Psalm 42

Life is filled with hard times. No matter how much we don't want to admit it, that's true. Our tendencies become trying to get around these moments in life, but the only way is through them. Listen in as we consider what it means to face life on life's terms.

Revelation 21:1-5

There's a lot of confusion about the end-times and what happens when you die. Unlike the stories we find in best-selling novels, what we encounter in the Bible isn't a story of God destroying the world and snatching a few people away to spend all of eternity playing harps on clouds in the sky. Instead, the story we find in the Bible is rich and deep and compelling. And it can change the way you live now. Listen in to find new hope, purpose, and passion for your life right now.

1 Peter 2:4-12

"What is the Church?" Being in the South, we all have perspectives and opinions we've formed through our experiences in church. For may of us, those experiences have been negative, at worst, or indifferent, at best. But regardless of what we think, the scriptures tell us the Church is God's "treasured people" and a "prized possession." So, "what is the Church?" and "what does it mean to be the Church?" Join us as we explore this and more.

Genesis 1:13, John 1:1-3

Today is Trinity Sunday, and we're continuing through our series in the Apostles' Creed. Over the last few weeks we've looked at God as Creator and our Father, at Jesus as our Lord and both fully divine and fully human, and at the Holy Spirit empowering and comforting and convicting followers of Jesus. Three Persons, yet one God. 

Acts 1:9-13, 2:1-12

For many, the Holy Spirit is the part of the Trinity we either scoff at or try to exploit; for the rest, simply a part of the Trinity not worth learning more about. Yet, the Bible teaches this person of the Trinity plays the most pivotal role in our lives in regards to growing and living an impactful life. Listen in as we explore the role of the Spirit in our lives.