The Outputs of the Good Life

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

The Good Life and Identity

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

 

Jesus & the Good Life

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

Kingdom

Scripture Reference: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38

When the angels appear to Joseph and Mary, you can almost hear the quivering excitement in their announcements. What exactly has the angels as excited as they are? What do they have to tell these seemingly insignificant people?

Sermon  Points:

  • Invasion of a Supernatural World
  • Advent of the God-Man
  • Display of the Upside Down Kingdom
  • Rest of a Sure Salvation

Grace

Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Peter says that the salvation that is announced at Christmas is something that the angels LONG to LOOK into. What is so fascinating to these heavenly creatures that would cause them to fixate on it for Christmas? Turns out, it’s grace that grabs them.

Sermon Points:

  • Grace Anticipated
  • Grace Declared
  • Grace Scrutinized