There are journeys in life that take more effort or energy than others. Jesus models for us the journey of forgiveness and invites us to walk this impossible journey to the end. The obstacles that have stopped you might just be the steps that you need to take.

We know that living above the law (as if it doesn't apply to you) comes with very real consequences. We also know that living under the law can feel oppressive. Jesus, in describing the kind of righteousness that He expects, gives us a glimpse of living below the law. What does that mean? This sermon invites us to get to the heart of the law and the heart behind our behavior.

How are we to interact with the Old Testament? What does Jesus mean when He says that He fulfilled the law and that we are to be even more righteous than the Pharisees? This sermon unpacks the heart of Jesus for us today.

Jesus is the light of the world, so why does He call us that? In Matthew 6, Jesus tell us not to do righteous works before others, but in Matthew 5, He says to do acts of righteousness for others to see. So what are we to do? This sermon digs deeper into the words of Jesus to help us to know how to be a light in this world.

What did Jesus mean by calling us the salt of the earth? Historical context provides an overwhelming number of meanings as to what the disciples might have heard, but they all point to one thing for us to do...

We have all felt unfairly treated at one time or another. But what is persecution? Is that really a thing that we need to think about anymore? How can someone who is persecuted be blessed? This sermon examines the final Beatitude of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

There are peaceful people. There are peaceable people. There are even peacekeepers. In a world crying out for peace, Jesus asks us to be peacemakers. How do we make peace? A look into the ministry of Jesus and some historical and Scriptural context reveals how.

Who is blessed? Those who have a pure heart. Is that possible? Can you have a pure heart at all? Can you see God? Jesus requires a pure heart from His disciples. This sermon shares the path to a pure heart and how to see God's face.

Have mercy? Does it leak out? Is that good or bad? How do you show mercy? Why does it matter? This sermon unpacks the promise of Jesus that it goes well with those who are full of mercy... even when it makes no sense.

We live in a world that promises that goods, services, and experiences are guaranteed to provide 100% satisfaction, but research shows that they fail to deliver. Jesus sheds light on this human condition. Satisfaction is within reach.