Join us today as we finish up Matthew chapter 5. Today we talk about vows, revenge, and loving our enemies. It's amazing at how applicable 2,000 year old scripture is to our world today!

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/sunday-service-videos/

Here’s a book resource related to today’s sermon:

“Wild at Heart” by John Eldredge

Definition of Toxic Masculinity

A. A cultural concept of manliness that glorifies stoicism, strength, virility, and dominance, and that is socially maladaptive or harmful to mental health:

B. A term often used to describe the negative aspects of exaggerated masculine traits.

C. A set of attitudes and ways of behaving stereotypically associated with or expected of men, regarded as having a negative impact on men and on society as a whole.

Scripture used this morning:

1 Kings 2:2-4 ESV

Psalm 1:1-6

1 Timothy 2:8

Proverbs 16:9

1 Timothy 6:9-11

Colossians 3:19

Ephesians 6:4 ESV

Micah 6:8

Ephesians 5:25 ESV

Romans 12:1

Ephesians 5:1-3

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Matthew 22:37-40

Ephesians 5:28

1 Timothy 5:8 ESV

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Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.

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Welcome back as we continue to look at the amazing teaching of Jesus addressing the heart of the "Law". The Law definitely is deeper than dos and do nots. It is a calling to the heart of every human being. Sin originates in our hearts and minds and that is what Jesus is calling us to address.

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/sunday-service-videos/

Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth.

If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/

Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.

#wesleyanchurch #grahamchapel #onespartanburg #churchonline

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/sunday-service-videos/

Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth.

If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/

Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.

#wesleyanchurch #grahamchapel #onespartanburg #churchonline

Welcome back as we continue to weave through Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount. Today Pastor James breaks down verses 17-20. Jesus is setting the stage of what his teaching and his life's purpose will be.

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/sunday-service-videos/

Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth.

If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/

Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more.

#wesleyanchurch #grahamchapel #onespartanburg #churchonline

"You are the salt and the light." Well, that's what Jesus said you are supposed to be. Are you? Today we will look at the historical context of why being the salt and light was one of the highest compliments Jesus gave his followers that was accompanied with great responsibility. Join us as Pastor James dives in to further study the Sermon on the Mount.

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us.

If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/sunday-service-videos/

Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth.

If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/

Local Resources (Not all are Christian)

Mental Health:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

 

SAFE Homes: Provides counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault

864-583-9803

www.scrcc.org

 

Child Abuse Hotline:

Hotline: 1-888-227-3487

Main Spartanburg County: 864-596-3001

 

Rehabilitation:

BHG Sptaranburg Treatment Center:

864-503-0207

spartanburg.bhgrecovery.com

 

Celebrate Recovery/Hope Church

864-497-4642

 

Faith Home Inc. Christian Rehabilitation for Alcoholics and Addicts

864-223-0694

www.faithhomegwd.net

 

Forrester Center for Behavioral Health

864-582-7588

www.theforrestercenter.org

 

Support Services: Spartanburg

Access Health Spartanburg: uninsured and local health professionals

864-560-0190

accesshealthspartanburg.org

 

Mental Health Ameria – Spartanburg: some support services, therapy, medication

864-345-2523

 

Spartanburg Area Mental Health: offers counseling services, 24 Hour Emergency, Walk-ins welcome

864-585-0366

www.sparmhc.org

 

NAMI Spartanburg: free education, support groups, advocacy to people with mental illness and their families

864-707-2814

www.namispartanburg.org

 

ReGenesis Community Health Center: Provides health care throughout the area

Main number: 864-582-2411

www.myrhc.org

 

Join us today as we finish up the Beatitudes. These teachings are vitally important to understand what it means to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. Are these daily practices in your walk with Christ?