Sermon Intro: Many people perform good works out of craven fear or resentful duty. But Jesus wants us to obey God from a heart of love as his grateful children. Understanding how Jesus fulfills the law enables that. Jesus says in verse 17, “Do not...

Sermon Intro: Many people perform good works out of craven fear or resentful duty. But Jesus wants us to obey God from a heart of love as his grateful children. Understanding how Jesus fulfills the law enables that. Jesus says in verse 17, “Do not...

Sermon Intro: In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the character qualities of His disciples. But now, Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light to describe their influence on the world. In a sense, this is startling! What kind of effective influence...

Sermon Intro: In the Beatitudes, Jesus described the character qualities of His disciples. But now, Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light to describe their influence on the world. In a sense, this is startling! What kind of effective influence...

Sermon Intro: Ezekiel promised the blessedness of a new heart when Messiah came (Ezekiel 36:26) and Jesus came to make that promise a reality in those who have received him. Purity and peacemaking are qualities of that new heart.

Sermon Intro: Ezekiel promised the blessedness of a new heart when Messiah came (Ezekiel 36:26) and Jesus came to make that promise a reality in those who have received him. Purity and peacemaking are qualities of that new heart.

Sermon Intro: Martin Luther said man’s most basic problem is that he is turned in on himself. He’s self-centered. But when the Spirit of God working with the Word of God acts upon us, it changes our hearts and opens our eyes. What are the two actions...

Sermon Intro: Martin Luther said man’s most basic problem is that he is turned in on himself. He’s self-centered. But when the Spirit of God working with the Word of God acts upon us, it changes our hearts and opens our eyes. What are the two actions...