Compass Weekly Sermons

What does Jesus say about our words and making commitments? In this sermon, John Ely explains Matthew 5:33-37, showing the Biblical and historical background behind oaths and recommending honesty and transparency for effective Christian community.

In this deep dive, Will looks even more deeply at the passage from Sunday, Matthew 5:27-32. And just like the sermon, this deep dive is rated PG-13. Listen for more information about the text, the line between sexual desire and lust, and how to interpret the passages on divorce in scripture. For extra resources: Exodus Road (https://theexodusroad.com/porn-and-human-trafficking-the-facts-you-need-to-know/), Jason Staples (https://www.jasonstaples.com/bible/most-misinterpreted-bible-passages-1-matthew-527-28/), Restitutio (https://restitutio.org/2022/01/10/425-hell-is-the-fire-that-consumes-edward-fudge/ and https://restitutio.org/2021/08/12/404-what-is-conditional-immortality-warren-prestige/), and Rethinking Hell (https://rethinkinghell.com/)

What does Jesus say about lust and divorce? In this sermon, Pastor Will explains that Matthew 5:27-32 is about God's original vision for humanity and protecting the vulnerable in our relationships.

Why does Jesus warn us about anger in the context of avoiding murder? How does anger change the way that we view others, endangering our ability to love God and others as ourselves? In this virtual sermon, Meghan Wierwille walks through Matthew 5:21-26, showing the depth behind Jesus's words on murder and anger.

This is a deep dive episode from the Fulfilling the Law sermon in the Sermon on the Mount series. In this deep dive, Will talks about the Law of Moses, the new covenant, and righteousness. How can we understand the covenants and how they work together? How can we understand what it means to fulfill the Law?

What did Jesus believe about the Law? What does "fulfilling the Law" really mean? In this sermon, Pastor Will explains Matthew 5:17-20, showing that the Law is good, that God wants to lovingly protect us, and that sin is largely relational. When we understand that God is for us and is pursuing us with His love, it changes how we think about Law, about sin, and about God.

When Jesus calls his disciples salt and light, what did that mean to them? And how can we apply this today? In this sermon, Jason Carter shows us that Jesus is calling his disciples, then and now, to be forces for preservation, purity, warmth, and light in the world. Jesus calls us to draw others to him with commitment and clarity.

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Why does being a peacemaker often lead to persecution? In this sermon, Pastor Will unpacks Matthew 5:9-12, showing that intentionally sharing peace and love with the world is what Jesus calls us to do.

What does it mean that the good life is for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, who are merciful, and who are pure in heart? In this sermon, Rev. Leon Weller unpacks Matthew 5:6-8, showing that those who follow Jesus should be ready to love others generously, especially those who are in need of justice.

What does it mean when Jesus says "blessed are the..."? What are the first three beatitudes about? In this sermon, Pastor Will talks about how the good life is for those who seek God when they are powerless, grieving, and unimportant. Jesus finds us in these places and shows us a new way to dream, think, and live.