Matthew 5:8 says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God." This verse speaks of a depth of purity that is not found in religious rituals or rules. The word “heart” refers to man’s mind, emotion, and will. Only God can give us a pure heart. David said, "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." A pure heart is one that is focused on God and not distracted by other things. Let’s join Pastor John right now as he explains further in today’s message Happiness Through Purity…

Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy." God is the Father of all mercies, and when we are filled with the love of God, we will be merciful toward others. All those who live in the kingdom of God are marked by mercy. The more righteous a man is, the more merciful he will be. Today we take a closer look at Matthew 5, verse 7 as we consider what Jesus has to say in this Beatitude. Let’s join Pastor John right now with today’s message Happiness Through Showing Mercy…

In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.” When we acknowledge our spiritual poverty before God, we see our immense need for Him. We mourn and weep over our sin, and we willingly submit ourselves to God. Today, we move to the next verse which says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled." What kind of righteousness is Jesus talking about? Let’s join Pastor John right now as he explains further in today’s message Happiness Through Hunger and Thirst…

Matthew chapter five begins with a well-known portion of Scripture called the Beatitudes. Each one of these verses begins with the word, “blessed” which means “happy.” Here, Jesus turns ordinary human attitudes about happiness upside down. Today, we look at verse 5 which says, "Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth." This word “meek,” was also a term used to describe a powerful stallion broken and able to be ridden. Meekness does not imply weakness. Let’s join Pastor John right now as he explains further in today’s message Happiness Through Meekness…

Matthew 5:1 says, "Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them.” Jesus went on to instruct his disciples about how they ought to live. The sermon starts with a series of verses called the Beatitudes. Each one of these verses begins with the word, “blessed” which means “happy.” Here, Jesus turns ordinary human attitudes about happiness upside down. Let’s join Pastor John right now with today’s message Happiness Through Mourning…

Matthew chapter 5 introduces the Sermon on the Mount with a series of verses known as the Beatitudes. Each verse starts with the word, “blessed” which means “happy.” The Beatitudes describe eight-character qualities and attitudes of a child of God. Pastor John calls them “beautiful attitudes that bring the blessing of God’s approval and happiness to our life.” It is God who works these attitudes into our heart. In verse 3, Jesus says: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Let’s join Pastor John right now with today’s message Happiness Through Poverty…

In Matthew’s gospel, chapter 5 we read, "Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The Sermon on the Mount starts with a series of verses known as The Beatitudes. Each verse begins with the word, “blessed” which means “happy.” Here, Jesus reveals the secret to happiness. Let’s join Pastor John right now with today’s message Happiness Through Poverty…

Peter tells us to cast our cares upon God because He cares for us. The Psalmist wrote, "Cast your burden on the LORD, And He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved." But sometimes when we are laden with burdens, we try to carry them rather than give them to God. Today, we hear the words of Peter who wrote to encourage Christians to trust God, to be alert and to stand fast in the faith. Let’s join Pastor John Miller now, as he teaches from First Peter chapter five, with the message Steadfast in Suffering…

Peter encouraged Christians to be humble and to be those who give their worries to God. He said, "Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble." Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." Let’s join Pastor John Miller now, as he teaches from First Peter chapter five, with the message Steadfast in Suffering…