Sermons from 2020
The Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8 — Jesus commends the process and pursuit of purity (holiness) as one of the attributes of the Heavenly Father.
The Blessing of Mercy
Matthew 5:7 — God blesses those who are merciful with mercy.
Hungry for What is Right
Matthew 5:6 — God blesses and truly satisfies those who listen and obey what He says is right.
Gentle Humility
Matthew 5:5 — If we serve God and others we will experience the blessing of participating in God’s restoration of humanity and Creation.
Those Who Mourn
Matthew 5:5 — We look at how bringing our grief to God through mourning/lament results in the blessing of God’s comfort (and more).
Blessed are the Poor
Matthew 5:1-3 — Jesus teaches that wealth, status, and righteousness do not earn a place in the Kingdom; rather, it is God’s gift.
Learning to Bless
Matthew 5:1-12 — Jesus teaches his followers how to recognize and share blessing in the world.
Completion – All Things New
Revelation 21; 1 Cor. 15 — A look at the here-and-now implications of our future restoration by God: being and bearing first fruits in the world.
The Holy Spirit
Romans 8:6-14; Acts 1-2 — Throughout all of scripture, the Holy Spirit is God’s power and presence with us and for us, leading us to obedience.
Abraham, Jesus, and Me
1 Peter 2:9-10 — We are blessed to be a blessing, to share the Good News and enact God’s love, mercy, and justice in the world.