Blessed Persecution
Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for their is the kingdom of heaven.”
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The Gospel of Matthew
Blessed are the Hungry and Thirsty!
Once again, Jesus uses imagery that is generally viewed negatively and shows how it is essential for the citizen of His kingdom. Hunger and thirst are typically seen as problems to be solved. Yet, when it comes to righteousness, hunger and thirst are blessed qualities. What does it mean to hunger and thirst for righteousness?
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Blessed are the Meek
We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount and come now to the Beatitude of meekness. This is a quality of the Christian that is often misunderstood and overlooked. Yet, we work to consider the Biblical understanding of the word and also see many examples in the Scripture of men and women who
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Blessed are the Pacifists
In this sermon, Kyle Young opens up the Beatitude “Blessed are the Pacifist” or more commonly known as “Blessed are the Peacemakers”. What does Jesus mean by this statement? How are we to practically reflect our Father in Heaven who has made peace with us through the cross of Christ? Listen in to learn more
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Blessed Poverty
In this sermon we look at the first of the beatitudes that Jesus taught. Blessed are the poor in spirit is a strange sounding phrase to our modern ears. However, as we understand what Jesus means, we also see the door into the Kingdom of God and blessed reward that comes to those who learn
The Acts of the King
Before moving into the sermon on the mount, Matthew gives us a birds eye view of the ministry of King Jesus. So we consider in this sermon the acts or works of Jesus. From his teaching and preaching, to his healing and deliverance from demons, we see that Jesus truly is the promised Messiah and
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The Transforming Call of Jesus
As Jesus begins His public ministry, He calls his disciples to follow Him. In this we find some distinct ways that the call of Jesus transforms all who respond to Him with faith and obedience.
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