What's the Point?

Matthew gives us a list of Jesus' main twelve disciples. Why did Jesus choose these twelve? What do they represent? The pastors dive into this and more.

Jesus continues to exemplify the new kingdom on earth. He also brings up an interesting point about the new kingdom. It cannot be brought to earth by the old. It needs someone knew. 

Jesus reveals Himself not only to be the Messiah, but God in the flesh with His ability to forgive sins. Also, he continues to operate in the new kingdom by inviting some unlikely people to be a part of it.

The pastors discuss the remainder of Matthew 8. They dive into the clear contrast that exists in the understanding of who Jesus is. The people who should know Him don't. The people who are supposed to be the outcasts actually do know Him.

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount and moves into the next phase of His ministry. During these miracle passages, the pastors discuss the main themes of Jesus' lordship and authority in His new kingdom.

Jesus turns to His conclusion by offering a mix of encouragement and warning. The pastors dive into this content which includes Jesus metaphoric ending. Where will you be living when the flood comes?

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett dive into one of the most popular topics in the Sermon. The idea of "judging" is highly-debated topic. However, the pastors talking about this topic in the context of the whole canon of scripture to determine what Jesus is actually saying.

The pastors discuss how Jesus concludes his discussion on the motive behind our good works. They discuss the idea of laying up treasure in heaven and how Jesus uses this thought to encourage His followers not to be anxious.

The pastors dive into the second half of the Sermon on the Mount. They discuss Jesus' warning against the wrong motives. We can do the right thing and still end up wrong if our heart is not in the right place.

The pastors dive into some of the most difficult teachings in the Sermon. They discuss Jesus' thoughts on divorce, oaths, and retaliation in light of Jesus' main goal - bringing about new creation in our lives.