The Sermon on the Mount, Part 1

Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-26; Ephesians 4:26-32; James 1:19-20; 3:5-10

Sermon Focus: In calling upon his disciples to pursue righteousness, Jesus challenges us to follow God’s will in both our actions and our attitudes. He warns that harmful words can be just as sinful as violent deeds, for they endanger not only others but also our own souls. Indeed, Jesus claims, we cannot properly love and worship God if we mistreat our brothers and sisters. In the fifth message of our series, Brantley Gasaway helps us to analyze Jesus’s ethical expectations regarding rage and our responsibilities for reconciliation with other people.

WORSHIP RESOURCES

Righteousness, Rage, and Reconciliation - Sermon Slides (5 of 10)Small Group Discussion Questions (10-5-25)Bulletin (10-5-25)