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Truth Matters
Matthew 5:33-37 Today we come to the third comparison Jesus makes between the Mosaic Law and His teaching and the heart attitude He challenges this time is dishonesty.… Continue Reading
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What Are You Thinking?
Matthew 5:27-32 As we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount we see Jesus referring again to the Law of Moses before calling His followers to… Continue Reading
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The Problem of Anger
Matthew 5:21-26 Six times in this chapter Jesus refers back to the Mosaic Law saying, “You have heard that it was said…” before adding, “but I say…”. He… Continue Reading
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More Righteous than the Pharisees
Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus now turns His attention to what it means to be righteous. “Righteousness” is one of those words that we often use in Christians circles but… Continue Reading
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Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16 Here Jesus uses two pictures – of salt and light – to describe those who follow Him. Both make the point that citizens of His kingdom… Continue Reading
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Blessed Are They…
Matthew 5:1-12 When I am preaching I always think hard about the beginning of the sermon. What will grab people’s attention? What will make them want to listen… Continue Reading
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The Sermon on the Mount: Introduction
Matthew 5-7 In countries where people are invited to vote for those who will represent them in parliament it is customary for the candidates to present a manifesto,… Continue Reading
Bearing Kingdom Fruit
Rooted in Christ, growing for His glory
