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Matthew 4:12-17,23-5:1 : Context and Characteristics of the Kingdom (The Sermon on the Mount)

Welcome to the 2nd sermon in our series on meeting Jesus through The Sermon on the Mount. (2 of 31)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The most famous sermon ever preached. Some of the most profound words ever spoken. Practices that have become part of everyday life. Words used to defend, to justify, to exploit, to heal and to wound. . .words sometimes taken out of context. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount by saying that the "kingdom of heave is at hand!" This is a pretty bold and loaded statement, and we want to take our time to consider what this means! what is the Kingdom of Heaven? What are the ethics of this kingdom? What is the economy of this kingdom? Who are her citizens, and how do they act? What do they value? So many good questions that might leave us "astonished" and asking the question: "...then what is our hope?" Join us as we explore the kingdom of heaven through the Sermon on the Mount and become more acquainted with The Good King.

Matthew 4:17; 23-25: The Kingdom of Heaven (The Sermon on the Mount)

Welcome to the 1st sermon in our series on meeting Jesus through The Sermon on the Mount. (1 of 31)

"The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." The most famous sermon ever preached. Some of the most profound words ever spoken. Practices that have become part of everyday life. Words used to defend, to justify, to exploit, to heal and to wound. . .words sometimes taken out of context. Jesus introduces the Sermon on the Mount by saying that the "kingdom of heave is at hand!" This is a pretty bold and loaded statement, and we want to take our time to consider what this means! what is the Kingdom of Heaven? What are the ethics of this kingdom? What is the economy of this kingdom? Who are her citizens, and how do they act? What do they value? So many good questions that might leave us "astonished" and asking the question: "...then what is our hope?" Join us as we explore the kingdom of heaven through the Sermon on the Mount and become more acquainted with The Good King.

 

Colossians 2:6-23: Questions & Responses on Spiritual Disciplines

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It gives a review of the goals of spiritual disciplines and responds to some audience questions.

Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8-9; Colossians 3:15-17: Study

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines that gives guidance on how to study the Bible.

Philippians 4:4-7: Prayer

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It discusses how prayer brings God's presence.

Matthew 6:16-18; 9:14-17: Fasting

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines that talks about the  practice and purpose of fasting.

Colossians 3:12-15: Meditation

Welcome to this sermon on the spiritual disciplines. It explores the practice of meditation specifically by looking at the prayer of examen. 

Luke 1:46-55: The Magnificat of Mary (Waiting for God)

Welcome to the 4th sermon in our series on people who waited for God's advent/coming. (4 of 4)

For Advent this year, we’re going to talk about “Waiting for God” and look at some characters in Luke’s account of the birth narrative.

Luke 2:36-38: The Ordinary Faith of Anna (Waiting for God)

Welcome to the 3rd sermon in our series on people who waited for God's advent/coming. (3 of 4)

For Advent this year, we’re going to talk about “Waiting for God” and look at some characters in Luke’s account of the birth narrative.

Deuteronomy 31:7-8: How to Speak a Blessing (God and His People)

Welcome to the 12th sermon in our series on the story of Deuteronomy. (12 of 12)

If we don’t read and understand the Hebrew Scriptures, we won’t understand the fullness of God’s story. We miss out on His work and activity in history and all that Christ accomplished. The story of Deuteronomy is the story of a God who continues to show mercy and grace to a people who continue to show their desperate need for it. A God who enters into a relationship with a people who could never live up to their end of the bargain. On the brink of the Promised Land, Moses recalls the story of this Covenant between God and His people.