This sermon provides the framework for understanding the blessings in Matthew 5:1-12, and the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. We see clearly that we can only be citizens of God's Kingdom because of his amazing mercy.

In this talk we will see what pride is, why it is so destructive, and how we can be set free from pride to be both deeply humble, and deeply secure, and live our lives with wisdom.

In this talk we will see what pride is, why it is so destructive, and how we can be set free from pride to be both deeply humble, and deeply secure, and live our lives with wisdom.

In his talk we explore the uniqueness of the friendship, how we can discover and build friendships, and where we can find the strength to be true friends.

In his talk we explore the uniqueness of the friendship, how we can discover and build friendships, and where we can find the strength to be true friends.

If we want to speak wise words - words of truth, life, and hope - the loves of our hearts need to be captured by the Ultimate Word - Christ.

If we want to speak wise words - words of truth, life, and hope - the loves of our hearts need to be captured by the Ultimate Word - Christ.

We live in culture that foolishly overvalues and undervalues both sex and beauty. If we want to relate to sex and beauty rightly we must have our hearts captured by Christ - as our Ultimate Beauty.

We live in culture that foolishly overvalues and undervalues both sex and beauty. If we want to relate to sex and beauty rightly we must have our hearts captured by Christ - as our Ultimate Beauty.

This well known story of the Christmas narrative and the angel coming to shows us that when we like Mary receive God’s grace with humility, that we are able to then respond to God’s grace with joy!