Veritas Columbus Sermons

A sermon based on Matthew 5:13-16 by Joe Byler, preached on June 11, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series. ---- Discussion Questions: In what ways is our identity as Christians unique and distinct from the world around us? Explore this on two levels: first, corporately as The Body of Christ; and second, individually as people in specific situations. With our unique identity...

A sermon based on Matthew 5:13-16 by Aaron Lockhart, preached on June 11, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:13-16, preached on June 11, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the sermon series in Matthew.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:13-16 by Jeremy Hart, preached on June 11, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the sermon series in Matthew.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:10-12 by Chris Lawson, preached on June 4, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions 1. Chris began his sermon with a recap of the beatitudes. Are there any specific things from the past few months in Matthew that you feel like God has been impressing upon you? … What has been your overall takeaway or sentiments towards the beatit...

A sermon based on Matthew 5:10-12 by Jason Fisher, preached on June 4, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:10-12 by Brad Snyder, preached on June 4, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions: RECAP: Before this study, how did you think of the Beatitudes? Brad talked about how the beatitudes are not a sort of menu to choose from, but rather they all hang together and are interconnected. Leaders it might be helpful to give a recap by rea...

A sermon based on Matthew 5:10-12 by Wes Thompson, preached on June 4, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions: (1) In what ways are Christians persecuted nowadays? (2) Have you ever faced persecution for your faith in Jesus? (3) If you’re a Christian, and you’ve never experienced persecution, what do you think that says about your faith?

A sermon based on Matthew 5:9 by Joe Byler, preached on May 28, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions: 1. Every culture, society, and kingdom has values that shape and define it. The Beatitudes put on display the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. Which kingdom is on display in your values? Which kingdom is at work in your life? 2. What is peace biblically...

A sermon based on Matthew 5:9 by Aaron Lockhart, preached on May 28, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon preached on May 28, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the sermon series in Matthew.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:9 by Brad Snyder, preached on May 28, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:7-8 by Joe Byler, preached on May 21, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions: 1. At the beginning of the sermon, Joe talked about how scripture can shape us, challenge us, and change us. When we come to the bible, do we view it in this way? Why or why not? … How else are we tempted to view scripture? 2. What did you think of th...

A sermon based on Matthew 5:8 by Aaron Lockhart, preached on May 21, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:8 by Brad Snyder, preached on May 21, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series. Discussion Questions: 1. Defining our terms: In the sermon, Brad defined having a “pure heart” as not having a divided heart or will. How does the Bible conceptually speak of the "heart”? In other words, what things are included in the definition of what the heart is. Simi...

A sermon by Rob Meyers, preached on May 21, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:6 by Joe Byler, preached on May 14, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:7 by Aaron Lockhart, preached on May 14, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:7 by Brad Snyder, preached on May 14, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:5 by Joe Byler, preached on May 7, 2017 at Veritas Short North as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:6 by Aaron Lockhart, preached on May 7, 2017 at Veritas East as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:6 by Wes Thompson, preached on May 7, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the "Blessed" series. Reflection: 1. Reflect on popular God substitutes in our context [love, money, power]. 2. What do you think righteousness looks like? 3. What are some ways we can better conform to Jesus instead of the world around us?

A sermon based on Matthew 5:6 by Brad Snyder, preached on May 7, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:5 by Wes Thompson, preached on April 30, 2017 at Veritas West as part of the "Blessed" series.

A sermon based on Matthew 5:4-5 by PJ Wenzel, preached on April 30, 2017 at Veritas Tri-Village as part of the "Blessed" series. 1. REVIEW: In the Beatitudes, we’re learning about what it means to be “blessed”. What is the typical way in which the world thinks of blessing? How does scripture speak of blessing? (Leaders: To be blessed is to be the recipient of divine approval and intimacy - not jus...