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Most people spend a great deal of time and energy investing in things they believe will bring security, happiness, or significance. We invest in careers, possessions, experiences, achievements, and relationships, hoping they will provide lasting fulfillment. But Jesus challenges us to think carefully about where we are investing our lives. In the Sermon on the Mount, he contrasts treasures that ar...

Most people understand the temptation to seek recognition. Whether through social media, accomplishments, service, or even acts of faith, we naturally want to be seen, appreciated, and affirmed by others. But Jesus offers a profound warning in the Sermon on the Mount. Looking at three common religious practices—giving, prayer, and fasting—we discover that these practices can lose both their meanin...

Most people believe in standing up for themselves. After all, when we are wronged, our instinct is often to get even, protect our rights, or make sure others feel what we have felt. But Jesus takes the conversation deeper. Looking at His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that His followers are called to respond differently. Rather than being driven by retaliation, they are invited t...

Most people believe in loving those who love them. After all, it is natural to show kindness to friends, care for family, and love those who treat us well. But Jesus takes the conversation much deeper. Looking at His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that His followers are called to a different kind of love—one that extends beyond those who deserve it and reaches even those who oppo...

Most people feel pretty good about the command, "Do not commit adultery." After all, many of us would never consider crossing that line. But Jesus uses this command to expose something deeper. Looking at His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that true faithfulness is about more than avoiding unfaithful actions. It begins in the heart and shapes the way we view relationship...

Have you ever noticed how often people feel the need to add extra words to convince others they can be trusted? "I promise." "I swear." "Honestly." Looking at Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that God desires something better for His people. Rather than relying on oaths and promises to establish credibility, Jesus calls us to become people...

Most people feel pretty good about the command, "Do not murder." After all, it's probably safe to say most of us have never murdered anyone... hopefully! But Jesus uses this command to expose something deeper. Looking at His teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that hatred, resentment, and contempt can take root in the heart long before they are ever expressed in our act...

Most people think being righteous means trying harder to do the right thing. But Jesus points to a different kind of righteousness altogether. Looking at a pivotal moment in the Sermon on the Mount, we discover that God's desire is not simply to change our behaviour, but to transform our hearts. The kind of righteousness Jesus describes goes beyond appearances and reaches the root of who we a...

We were created for more than ourselves. The purpose of right living is not simply personal growth—it is to impact others with the character of God. Looking at Jesus' description of His followers as salt and light, we discover that God's intention is not only to transform us, but to work through us. As His character is formed in our lives, we become a source of influence, hope, and light...

Everyone has their own idea of what is right. But over time, life has a way of revealing that our ways don't lead to the life we've been searching for. In this series, we explore Jesus' teaching on right living through the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is not instruction for people trying to earn God's acceptance. It is a gift given to people who know their need...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended teachings, traditions, and assumptions have sometimes shaped the way people understand the Christian life in ways that don’t fully reflect what God has actually revealed. That’s why, in this series, we’ve been slowing down to examine certain beliefs and practices —...

What kind of King are you actually looking for? On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus with celebration and praise—shouting “Hosanna” and declaring Him King. But within days, many would walk away. Why? Because Jesus didn’t become the kind of king they expected. In this teaching from Matthew 21, we explore the tension at the heart of Palm Sunday: Jesus is truly King—but not in the way we natural...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended teachings, traditions, and assumptions have sometimes shaped the way people understand the Christian life in ways that don’t fully reflect what God has actually revealed. That’s why, in this series, we’ve been slowing down to examine certain beliefs and practices —...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended teachings, traditions, and assumptions have sometimes shaped the way people understand the Christian life in ways that don’t fully reflect what God has actually revealed. That’s why, in this series, we’ve been slowing down to examine certain beliefs and practices —...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and personal experiences have sometimes shaped the way people think about God in ways that don’t fully reflect who He actually is. That’s why, in this series, we’ve been slowing down to examine certain beliefs and practices — not to be criti...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and personal experiences have sometimes shaped the way people think about prayer in ways that don’t fully reflect who God actually is. That’s why, in this series, we’ve been slowing down to examine certain beliefs and practices — not to be c...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and experiences have sometimes shaped how people think about God in ways that don’t fully reflect who He is. That’s why, in this series, we’re examining certain beliefs and practices—not to be confrontational or to question the core truths o...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and experiences have sometimes shaped how people think about God in ways that don’t fully reflect who He is. That’s why, in this series, we’re examining certain beliefs and practices—not to be confrontational or to question the core truths o...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and experiences have sometimes shaped how people think about God in ways that don’t fully reflect who He is. That’s why, in this series, we’re examining certain beliefs and practices—not to be confrontational or to question the core truths o...

Not every idea that sounds spiritual is rooted in the truth God has revealed in Jesus. Throughout the church’s history, well-intended practices, perspectives, and experiences have sometimes shaped how people think about God in ways that don’t fully reflect who He is. That’s why, in this series, we’re examining certain beliefs and practices—not to be confrontational or to question the core truths o...

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