The scriptures from beginning to end make it clear that our lives are to be marked by giving thanks.

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42. Jesus calls his followers to a revolutionary response to evil.

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37. Jesus calls his followers to be people of simple truthfulness.

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32. According to Jesus there should be no easy divorce and that he believes in the sanctity of marriage.

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17. The Reformation was a re-discovery of the gospel.

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30. In this sermon we see that good and godly sexuality exits, there is an internal component, and it includes a fight.

Remarkable Compassion is an essential characteristic of who God is, and therefore it must be an essential characteristic of God’s people. We reflect God’s love and care towards us, in our love and care for our vulnerable neighbors.

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26.

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20. How does Jesus relate to the Scriptures and how are we to relate to the Scriptures?

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16. Jesus tells his followers that they are to relate to the world as salt and light.