Potentially more radical than all the other sermons in this series, loving our enemies marks us as distinctly Christian. Just as Jesus did for us, we can willingly self-sacrifice for others, even when they don't deserve it and even when they can't pay us back. Imitate Jesus to the world.

An eye for an eye, am I right? That's a truth from God's Word, and it's a positive way to defray vengeance-seekers. But Jesus takes it to a whole new level for the good of others and for the sake of the gospel. Someone just might see Jesus more clearly because you give up your rights for them.

Trust is the currency of life. Mistrust destroys relationships, while trust develops relationships. How do we build trust? By being trustworthy people, starting with our words and backing them up. Not by using fanciful promises, but by having a heart change that leads to a life change.

Divorce affects nearly every one of us. It always brings with it pain and sorrow for many involved. Is there a better way? What does Jesus say about it, as He upholds the standard of marriage? Listen for hard truths but also for grace in our failures.

Most generally agree that adultery is bad, but Jesus takes it to the next level in addressing our hearts. This pervasive problem dominates our society, so we must war in the Spirit's power in order to walk in the purity to which Jesus calls us.

A sermon from Matthew 5:21-26, Jesus took God's commands on murder and elevated them by taking them from external actions to internal motivations. Reconciled relationships are the goal, which starts as our hearts are transformed away from selfishness to repentance and forgiveness. Piercing truths, this sermon also offers hope in the midst of it.

Jesus has fulfilled the Law and the Prophets. What does that mean? And why does He then tell us to still follow God's commands, and to follow them perfectly? This sermon from Matthew 5:17-20 sets the foundation for how Jesus raises the bar for us to lead us to Him then to show HIm off to the world.

Jesus' heart and ministry provides the template for our mission in this world. Praying, preparing, laboring, and rejoicing are all part of that mission.

Simplicity rules the day when talking about Christmas and Easter, big holidays like that. But in the simplicity there is power, as we look at how Jesus' birth fulfilled prophecy and led many to worship Him as a baby. Join in.

The good news of the gospel is more comprehensive than just getting to heaven when you die. It changes your life, your church, and your world--if we let it. Let's respond to what the Messiah has come to do with expectancy and joy.