Jesus takes the law deeper, beyond actions to the heart. In this episode, Pastor Mark unpacks Matthew 5:21–26, where Jesus teaches that inward sins no one can see matter just as much as outward sins. Learn why reconciliation is essential before...

"Fulfilled, Not Forgotten: Jesus and the Law" There is a lot of confusion concerning Christ and the Law, yet He clearly lays out for us in Matthew 5:17-20 his relationship to the Law. Christ came not to abolish or to destroy the l...

Shining Bright: Living as Salt and LightSome of the most powerful pictures in all of the Sermon on the Mount are found in Matthew 5:13-16—salt and light! Jesus communicated so much in such a succinct way as he called his disciples...

Peacemakers and the PersecutedWe wrap up the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount as we look at vv. 9-12. We've been called to be peacemakers and share the good news with others so that they will be at peace with God. Yet, what d...

Pastor Mark takes a look at vv. 7-8 of Matthew 5 and discusses the call to be merciful and how the pure in heart are blessed as they shall see God. We look forward to having you join us for our walk through Matthew's gospel.