Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13-16

For the better part of the last few decades, the church in America has struggled to get clear on the question of what it means to be a faithful witness to Jesus in the world. But Jesus gives us two powerful images to begin a better conversation about it.

Sermon Points:

• The Church as SALT
• The Church as LIGHT
• Being The Church In The World

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:6-12

The Christian life is one of “moving in” but then “moving out.” In other words, you know when the humility of the first half of the Beatitudes has landed when the last half of them begin to come out of your life.

Sermon Points:

• Finding Righteousness
• Showing Mercy
• Rooting Out Idolatry
• Peacemaking and Opposition

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:1-5

Jesus begins his deep dive into his definition of the Good Life by heading into the far reaches of our humanity where our pride, our callousness, and our power grabs live and keep us away from true human flourishing.

Sermon Points:

• The Way of Poverty
• The Way of a Broken Heart
• The Way of Meekness

Scripture Reference: Matthew 4:23-25; 5:1

As we complete our 3 yr examination of HOPE, HOME, and HEALING, we come to Jesus famous Sermon on the Mount. Jesus lays out his vision for his Kingdom and what it means to “live the good life.”

Sermon Points:

• Attaining Blessing
• Avoiding Perfection
• Acknowledging Authority