Part 7 — This sermon dives into one of Jesus’ most confronting teachings from the Sermon on the Mount: before correcting others, deal honestly with your own heart. In Gospel of Matthew 7:1–12, Jesus calls us out of criticism and into transformation, out of naïve tolerance and into wise boundaries, and out of self-reliance into persistent pursuit of a good Father. This message explores what it means to grow first, discern when to step back, keep seeking God without quitting, and practice the kind of relational stewardship that fulfills the heart of God’s law — not just being nice, but becoming whole, honest, and deeply connected.

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In this message from Matthew 6:19–34, we explore how misplaced treasure, divided focus, and competing masters quietly fuel anxiety in our lives. Jesus isn’t condemning possessions—He’s confronting misdirected security and inviting us to invest in what is eternal. What we fix our gaze on shapes our interior world, and when loyalty is divided, instability and worry follow. But when we seek first the Kingdom of God, steward our inner life before Him, and surrender tomorrow’s fears, peace begins to take root. This sermon calls us to examine what we treasure, who we serve, and where our thoughts dwell—because a God-centered heart is the only heart that truly rests.

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For Part 5 of our series, Jesus gives a clear and challenging warning: watch out—pay attention to the course you’re setting, especially when it comes to giving, praying, and fasting. In Matthew 6, Jesus isn’t calling us to secrecy for secrecy’s sake; He’s confronting our motives in a culture obsessed with visibility and presentation. God doesn’t just reward what we do—He rewards why we do it. This message invites us to slow down, step out of performative spirituality, and rediscover the peace and power of a private life with God. From generosity that isn’t tied to identity, to prayer that is relational not theatrical, to fasting that’s unseen but deeply formative, we’re reminded that the Father who sees in secret is shaping us, aligning us, and inviting us to enjoy real communion with Him—where something truly begins to happen.

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In this message, Jesus confronts the ways Scripture can be manipulated to serve selfish desires and exposes a religious system that prized technical righteousness over transformed hearts. Walking through Matthew 5, we see Jesus call His followers beyond church performance into Christ-reliance—where integrity replaces loopholes, generosity replaces retaliation, and love extends even to enemies. This teaching challenges us to submit to God’s Word, let our character carry weight, and grow into spiritual maturity by reflecting the heart of the Father in how we live, speak, and love others.

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In this episode, we unpack how the way of Jesus is not about behavioral modification but true heart transformation. Through Matthew 5:17–30, we see Jesus confront shallow religion and call us beyond church performance into authentic discipleship—where the condition of our hearts before God and our posture toward others matter most. This message challenges us to deal with the roots of sin, pursue reconciliation, and embrace the deep inner work of grace, as Jesus invites us beyond religious works into a life truly transformed from the inside out.

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In this episode, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus reveals the heart of Kingdom ethics—calling us to examine our inner life, our relationships, and our unwavering commitment to Him. We explore what it means to be pure in heart, to live as true peacemakers, to remain faithful under pressure, and to embody our calling as salt and light in the world. This message confronts shallow religion and invites us into a life of authentic discipleship—where transformed hearts lead to visible impact and God alone receives the glory.

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In this episode, we dive into Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount and uncover how the Beatitudes are not a checklist of virtues, but a portrait of a life transformed by grace. We explore how true spiritual fruit flows from surrender, not striving, and how the Kingdom of God belongs to the humble, the broken, and the spiritually hungry. Through historical context and Scripture, this message challenges cultural ideas of power, status, and performance, and calls us back to the inner work of the Spirit that forms us to look more like Jesus.

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As we begin a new season together, Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 challenge us with a simple but powerful assumption: “When you fast…”—not if. In this message, we explore fasting as a normal and formative part of the Christian life, not a religious performance but a posture of consecration. Fasting reorders our desires, sharpens our ability to hear God, forms humility, and deepens our dependence on Him. We’re not fasting to be seen, to earn, or to control outcomes—we’re fasting to be shaped. This is an invitation to draw near to God, so He can shape everything that follows.

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James 4 pulls back the curtain on the real battlefield: not the conflicts around us, but the desires within us. It’s a chapter where God confronts our divided affections, yet meets us with deeper grace. James calls us to humility, repentance, and a return to wholehearted loyalty to God, reminding us that the Spirit longs for us with covenant love. When we draw near, God draws near. When we lay down pride, He lifts us up. And when eternity shapes our choices, our lives become aligned with His will rather than our own ambitions. This message is an invitation to do business with God and step into the wholeness that comes from being wholly His.

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Watch Your Mouth — The Power of Words and Wisdom

In James 3, we’re reminded that our words have weight — they can direct, defile, and destroy, but they can also build, bless, and refresh. James calls the early believers to maturity in their speech and motives, showing that true wisdom isn’t found in clever words but in Christlike character. This message challenges us to pause, examine the condition of our hearts, and submit our tongues to the Holy Spirit. Because what’s in the heart will always find its way out — and godly wisdom will always bear godly fruit.

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