November 10, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

This week we will focus on Matthew 7:7-20, hearing a unifying call to spiritual discernment amid a disenchanted world. We will explore discernment in prayer, relationships, and actions, urging us to seek genuine relationships with neighbors and discern God’s work in their lives. Be challenged to discern truth and faithfully live out Christian values, particularly amid societal division and misinformation.

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November 3, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

This Sunday, we will explore Jesus’ famous teaching from Matthew 7:1-6: “Judge not, that you be not judged.” Often misunderstood, we will hear cautions against a critical or condemning spirit toward others. Come learn about discerning wisely, addressing our own failings first, and fostering growth in a faith community. This sermon is timely in a polarized time such as this one. Come hear the call to love and discern thoughtfully, rooted in Christian community and grounded in faith.

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October 20, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

What we “like” or value, both online and in life, can affect our hearts and spiritual well-being. This week we will discover Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-34. We will see how our modern day life can impact our worry, anxiety, and thirst for resources, while hearing how Jesus calls us to prioritize eternal, spiritual matters over temporary, material concerns. Learn how true peace comes from seeking God’s kingdom. Discover how aligning our lives with God’s purposes rather than worldly treasures leads to fulfillment.

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October 13, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 6:1-18 guides us in the importance of doing good deeds and spiritual practices, which are all valuable because they help people embody Jesus’ teaching through sacrifice and trusting in God. Yet, Jesus goes a step further to talk about the motivation behind these actions, as they should be done for God’s glory and not personal attention. Learn more about seeking God sincerely through these acts, as well as experiencing the deeper blessings that come from humility and devotion to the Lord.

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October 6, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

The world is full of laws and rules, both written and unwritten, and how we respond to them reveals a lot about our nature. Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, challenges us not just to follow rules but to understand the heart behind them. He shifts the focus from strict legalism to loving others, even our enemies, reflecting God’s unconditional love. Our message this week from Matthew 5:38-48 pushes us to live with a heart of reconciliation, even when it’s difficult, mirroring the way God treats us with love and mercy.

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September 29, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

We are in the 3rd week of our study on the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus will get specific about the heart of God’s law outlined in this set of teachings. Jesus will contrast Old Testament teachings with a deeper understanding while also capturing the intentions behind God’s law. This week will challenge you to be mindful of your heart, words, and actions, which have lasting consequences in this life and the next.

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September 15, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

Politics. Religion. Money. All things you often avoid talking family meals or dinner parties, right? Yet, this week’s passage jumps into these taboo topics, which are integral to the Sermon on the Mount’s teachings. Discover how Jesus critiques the broken political, religious, and economic systems of His time while hearing the call as His followers to truly live by God’s values vs. our current social norms. Through metaphors like salt and light, Jesus encourages you to preserve goodness and bring joy to our society in ways that don’t require withdrawing, blending in, or creating division. Come learn how Jesus calls us to be disciples in our modern day era who live a better way of life, even amid complex and divisive issues.

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September 8, 2024

• J.D. Punch
• Sermon on the Mount

Our first sermon in this series will touch on The Beatitudes. These teachings invite us into a life we deeply desire yet often don’t see. In current times marked by division, misinformation, and eroded trust, the Sermon on the Mount offers timeless guidance. The Beatitudes, starting with humility and progressing through mourning, meekness, mercy, purity, and peacemaking, call us to live countercultural lives of righteousness in times such as this.

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