The Sermon for the Mounted: Part 1

In this series opener, we dive into Matthew 5, 6, and 7—The Sermon on the Mount. We look at these famous chapters not just as a list of blessings, but as a map for the journey every Christ-follower must take.

Drawing from personal stories of branding calves and learning the hard way, we explore what it truly means to "mount up" and ride for the Lord. This episode breaks down the Beatitudes through a cowboy’s lens—redefining meekness as "strength under control" (like a warhorse), understanding repentance as moving past the "hitching rail," and realizing that the greatest battle you'll face isn't against the world, but against the "old you."

Key Topics:

The Ground Crew vs. The Mounted: Moving from the crowd to the mountainside.

Poor in Spirit: Realizing your need for God is the first step to mounting up.

Meekness: It’s not weakness; it’s power under control.

Purity & Peace: Guarding your heart and standing firm.

Scripture References: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 37:29, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:12.