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

Good News for Lawbreakers

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:18-21, Hebrews 12:18-24

At the core of every human being’s motivation is the presence of desire. Emanating from what the Blble calls our heart, disordered desires are the root of all evil and death. Today, we see what it means to “covet.”

Sermon Points:

  • The Anatomy of Coveting
  • The Power of Coveting
  • The Healing of Coveting

No Coveting, Part 1

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:17

At the core of every human being’s motivation is the presence of desire. Emanating from what the Blble calls our heart, disordered desires are the root of all evil and death. Today, we see what it means to “covet.”

Sermon Points:

  • The Anatomy of Coveting
  • The Power of Coveting
  • The Healing of Coveting