Kingdom Law: True Love | Matthew 5:38-48
Our fall series is called The Kingdom. Jesus reveals in the gospels that He has come to earth to bring His kingdom and much of this sermon is explaining what that kingdom is like. We have been spending several weeks studying chapter five which is mostly devoted to the law of the kingdom. In this chapter, He introduces common laws the people would have known, and reteaches the laws to them in order to better explain God’s original intent. This week Jesus concludes this section by discussing retaliation and love for enemies. Jesus wants His kingdom citizens to be radical in their love and treatment toward others—even those who oppose them.
Kingdom Law: True Integrity | Matthew 5:33-37
We are in week five of our fall series on the Sermon on the Mount called The Kingdom. The purpose of this series is to teach what it means to be a citizen of God’s kingdom. We are still in chapter five, which is largely devoted to explaining the law and expectations of God’s kingdom. This week Jesus addresses the topic of oaths. Jesus wants His people not to make lofty promises which are largely for show, but rather to be known as people who do what they say. Listen in as we explore Jesus’ teaching on true integrity.
Kingdom Law: True Marriage Faithfulness | Matthew 5:31-32
Our fall series is called The Kingdom, studying the Sermon on the Mount in which Jesus teaches what it looks like to be a citizen of His kingdom. In the majority of chapter five, He explains the law of His kingdom by introducing a common teaching from the Torah, and clarifies what God’s intention for that Law was. To be clear, Jesus is not changing the Law, but He is helping His people rediscover God’s original aim for the Law that had been lost and misunderstood. This week He directs His attention toward marriage and divorce. Listen in as we explore Jesus’ teaching on true marriage faithfulness.
Kingdom Law: True Purity | Matthew 5:21-30
We are three weeks into our fall series called The Kingdom, in which we are studying the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5-7. Jesus has come to earth as the true king to establish His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. In this sermon He explains what it means to be a citizen of His kingdom. Last week Jesus began teaching about His kingdom law by showing how He is the ultimate fulfillment of the law. This week He begins to bring clarity on popular misunderstandings in the Law of Moses, particularly as it pertains to anger and lust. Listen in as we see Jesus’ teaching on true purity.
Kingdom Law: Fulfillment In Jesus | Matthew 5:17-20
Last week we started a new sermon series called The Kingdom, studying the Sermon on the Mount. This “sermon” sets Jesus up as the king, teaching others what belonging to the kingdom of God looks like. One of the important components of a kingdom is a law—a way this realm operates. Listen in as Jesus begins teaching on the Kingdom Law. In this section He explains His purpose in coming, and the required moral standard for all citizens.
Kingdom Citizenship | Matthew 5:1-16
This fall we are starting a new sermon series called The Kingdom, in which we will be studying Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5-7, often referred to as the Sermon on the Mount. This “sermon” is the single longest teaching the Bible records of Jesus. These instructions come early on in His earthly ministry which is filled with His announcement of Him building a kingdom. This “sermon” sets Jesus up as the king, teaching others what belonging to the kingdom of God looks like. Listen in as we see a description of what a citizen of the kingdom looks like through the “beatitudes”, and metaphors of salt and light.