Compass Weekly Sermons

What does it mean to "turn the other cheek" and "walk the extra mile"? Does Jesus want us living as doormats? In this sermon, Pastor Will walks through Matthew 5:38-42, showing that Jesus is asking us to confront dehumanization at every turn with non-violent resistance.

What does Jesus say about our words and making commitments? In this sermon, John Ely explains Matthew 5:33-37, showing the Biblical and historical background behind oaths and recommending honesty and transparency for effective Christian community.

In this deep dive, Will looks even more deeply at the passage from Sunday, Matthew 5:27-32. And just like the sermon, this deep dive is rated PG-13. Listen for more information about the text, the line between sexual desire and lust, and how to interpret the passages on divorce in scripture. For extra resources: Exodus Road (https://theexodusroad.com/porn-and-human-trafficking-the-facts-you-need-t...

What does Jesus say about lust and divorce? In this sermon, Pastor Will explains that Matthew 5:27-32 is about God's original vision for humanity and protecting the vulnerable in our relationships.

Why does Jesus warn us about anger in the context of avoiding murder? How does anger change the way that we view others, endangering our ability to love God and others as ourselves? In this virtual sermon, Meghan Wierwille walks through Matthew 5:21-26, showing the depth behind Jesus's words on murder and anger.

This is a deep dive episode from the Fulfilling the Law sermon in the Sermon on the Mount series. In this deep dive, Will talks about the Law of Moses, the new covenant, and righteousness. How can we understand the covenants and how they work together? How can we understand what it means to fulfill the Law?

What did Jesus believe about the Law? What does "fulfilling the Law" really mean? In this sermon, Pastor Will explains Matthew 5:17-20, showing that the Law is good, that God wants to lovingly protect us, and that sin is largely relational. When we understand that God is for us and is pursuing us with His love, it changes how we think about Law, about sin, and about God.

When Jesus calls his disciples salt and light, what did that mean to them? And how can we apply this today? In this sermon, Jason Carter shows us that Jesus is calling his disciples, then and now, to be forces for preservation, purity, warmth, and light in the world. Jesus calls us to draw others to him with commitment and clarity.

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Why does being a peacemaker often lead to persecution? In this sermon, Pastor Will unpacks Matthew 5:9-12, showing that intentionally sharing peace and love with the world is what Jesus calls us to do.

What does it mean that the good life is for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, who are merciful, and who are pure in heart? In this sermon, Rev. Leon Weller unpacks Matthew 5:6-8, showing that those who follow Jesus should be ready to love others generously, especially those who are in need of justice.

What does it mean when Jesus says "blessed are the..."? What are the first three beatitudes about? In this sermon, Pastor Will talks about how the good life is for those who seek God when they are powerless, grieving, and unimportant. Jesus finds us in these places and shows us a new way to dream, think, and live.

This is a deep dive into the intro sermon on the Sermon on the Mount. In this deep dive, Will explores the structure of Matthew, the importance of the kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount, and common objections to the Sermon on the Mount. For additional information on the kingdom of God: Compass Kingdom of God playlist (https://youtu.be/2uUCGDe2gKE?si=8mqW9Oi5iGPCQWJO), A2K Kingdom of God cla...

How should we read the Sermon on the Mount? In this introductory sermon, Pastor Will describes multiple ways to look at the Sermon on the Mount, showing that this great vision of life is attainable through the power of the spirit of God.

Join us for a heartfelt time of testimonies of God's goodness. Some of the testimonies include material not ideal for young listeners.

When you take a step back and think about the story portrayed in scripture, what do we find? The Bible is a story of love: God's love for us and a hope that we will respond with love for Him. In this advent sermon, Pastor Will talks about love, the message of scripture, and how we can respond faithfully to God's love.

Jesus Christ's first coming brought joy to the world. In this advent sermon, Rev. Jerry Weller explains more about what joy is, how Jesus brought joy in his first coming, and how we need joy to fight the spiritual battle that we are in.

What does the total peace (shalom) of God look like? In this sermon, Pastor Will shares a few attributes of the peace of God and then walks through Psalm 37:1-11, showing that God's total peace is fully coming in the future kingdom. In the meantime, we can personally experience God's peace and then share it with others.

In the Bible, to hope does not mean wishful thinking about something that may or may not happen. Hope is about trusting God even when the circumstances look impossible. In this sermon, Pastor Will talks about hope in the darkest of times through the lens of Lamentations 3. We can have hope that God will fulfill His promises to us through Christ.

What does gratitude look like in our walk with Jesus? What should our response be to mercy and to answered prayers? Jason Carter takes us through an incredible record of healing in the Gospels and examines what the correct response should be to God's power in our lives.

John Ely takes a look at the question, "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord', and not do what I tell you?" He examines what it means for us to call Jesus Lord and what it means for us and how we respond.

Pastor Will takes us through four titles used of Jesus and what they meant, as well as what it means for Peter to be the Rock upon which Jesus built his church.

What does it look like to be a citizen of the US and a follower of Jesus? What wisdom can we learn from Jesus to help us during election season? In this sermon, Pastor Will discusses the context around Matthew 22:20, showing that we can serve God and love our neighbor while obeying the laws of the land. We should view ourselves as exiles, waiting for the coming kingdom of God. Link to first politi...

In Matthew 16, Jesus begins to explicitly tell his disciples about his impending death. Peter responds to this news with a harsh rebuke, and Jesus rebukes Peter in response. In the wake of this confrontation, Jesus asks his disciples to follow him to their deaths if necessary. In this sermon, Pastor Will walks through Matthew 16:21-28, showing that Jesus will never lead us someplace he isn't willi...

Who touched me? Surrounded by a crowd, Jesus asks what seems to be a silly question. Behind the answer to that question was a woman in real need who demonstrated real faith. In this sermon, Rev. Jerry Weller explores Mark 5:30 and the surrounding passage, showing that healing is available when we come to God through Jesus and that each journey is unique.

What can we learn from Peter walking on the water? Why did he doubt and why do we doubt? In this sermon, Pastor Will explores Matthew 14:31 and the account of Peter walking on the water, showing that Peter was learning something specific that he needed to learn to develop. Just like Peter, we are following Jesus, so we need to pay attention to what we can learn through the storms of life so that w...