By Tag sermon on the mount
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“Christ Fulfills the Law”
Matthew 5.17-20 (click to listen, right click to download) ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla described Villanova coach Jay Wright this way: “It’s fun to see him coach his team and give them the freedom to have success on both ends of the floor without his players worrying about making a mistake and being yanked out […]
“Blessed are the Hated…” Matthew 5:10-12
“Blessed are the Hated” (click above to listen; right click to download) Persecution- the systematic and organized effort to oppress and harass Christians, is unavoidable if one is a serious follower of Jesus. Enduring persecution is also genuine proof that someone is a committed disciple of Jesus Christ. This message explains the reason and reality […]
“Blessed are the Merciful…” Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful…” The culture we live in craves revenge. Some might say, “Revenge is sweet.” But the scriptures teach the opposite of revenge: “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11) So if a follower of Jesus seeks to be merciful, does he or she simply […]
“The Poor in Spirit”- Matthew 5:3
“The Poor in Spirit”- Matthew 4:23-5:3 (click to listen, right click to download) “And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying:” These words begin Jesus’ most famous sermon or teaching, the Sermon on the Mount. His ministry had various aspects: teaching in the synagogues, healing people, casting out demons, and proclaiming the good news […]