Flourish, Part 8: The Tell-Tale Target (Matthew 5:10–12)

Why does following Jesus paint a target on your back? In Matthew 5:10–12, we explore persecution as the tell-tale sign of kingdom formation, rejecting pride, privilege, and power for meek, peacemaking lives that threaten evil—and rejoice.

Flourish, Part 7: Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)

Could true peace be bigger than a calm feeling—more like everything set right in Jesus? Discover what peacemaking looks like, why it reshapes our identity and reputation, and how to begin where you live and love.

Flourish, Part 6: Whole Making (Matthew 5:8)

What if the good life isn’t about spotless behavior but an undivided heart? Jesus teaches that wholeness—not perfection—is what lets us see God. The pure in heart are those made whole from the inside out.

Flourish, Part 5: Tender Love (Matthew 5:7)

What does mercy really look like in practice? Jesus calls us to a life “bent toward mercy”—helping the needy, showing compassion to the hurting, and extending grace even to those who don’t deserve it. This is the tender love that makes a kingdom people flourish.

Flourish, Part 4: The Hungry for Justice (Matthew 5:6)

What do you ache for when you see the world’s brokenness? Jesus calls that deep hunger for things to be set right a blessing—and promises that those who long for God’s justice will be truly filled.

Flourish, Part 3: Giants of Gentleness (Matthew 5:5)

How do we thrive in a world that prizes aggression and control? Jesus redefines true power in Matthew 5:5—calling us to a calm, kindhearted meekness that trusts God and ultimately inherits the earth.

What if your tears are more than pain? In Matthew 5:4, Jesus says mourners are blessed—not ignored. Our sorrow tells a bigger story of grace, comfort, and a kingdom where every tear will be wiped away.

This Is the Kingdom Way opens with Matthew 5:1–3. Jesus overturns Rome-shaped power and Greek virtue with a shocking claim: the broken and powerless receive the kingdom—and that’s where real life begins.

In this most-voted text by the congregation, Pastor Steven explores 1 Timothy 2:11–12. How should we understand Paul’s words about women in the church? This sermon digs into the context and affirms the importance of women’s voices today.

In this second most voted text by the congregation, Pastor Steven explores Romans 13:1-7. Do Paul’s words on government still apply today? Romans 12 challenges us to rethink obedience, resistance, and where true authority lies.