The Kingdom Begins at Empty

May 16, 2026 • Dr. Conway Edwards • Proverbs 3:5–7, Matthew 5:3, Psalm 146:5

When you read the Beatitudes, do you see a checklist of moral achievements you need to unlock, or a mirror reflecting your deep need for a Savior?

In today’s message, with the help of Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 5:3, and Psalm 146:5, we challenge the dangerous trap of legalism and explore the beautiful reality of heart obedience.

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"The Beatitudes are not a list of moral achievements; rather, they are a revelation of our need for Christ."

⚖️ Legalism vs. Heart Obedience

Religion tells us to roll up our sleeves and perform. It convinces us that we can earn our way into God’s favor through rigid, external obedience. But Jesus turns this entirely upside down in Matthew 5. The Kingdom of God doesn't open its doors to the self-sufficient; it begins with those who are spiritually bankrupt.

Firm Foundation

June 20, 2026 • C.L. "Shep" Shepherd • Matthew 7:24–27

A powerful and heart-touching message based on Matthew 7:24–27 explores the difference between merely hearing God's Word and faithfully living it. Through the moving story of a widowed mother who built her small home on solid ground despite hardship and criticism, this sermon illustrates how a strong foundation can withstand life's fiercest storms. Being a Christian sometimes needs you to be ready to be uncommon, uncomfortable, and be prepared for the unpredictable. As winds of grief, disappointment, sickness, and uncertainty inevitably come, many discover that appearances alone cannot hold a life together. Jesus teaches that true security is found not in circumstances, success, or human strength, but in obedience to His words. Like the wise builder who dug deep and built upon the rock, believers who anchor their lives in Christ remain standing when trials arrive.

The Crown Doesn’t Fit the Fighter, it Fits the Peacemaker

June 13, 2026 • Dr. Conway Edwards • Matthew 5:9, John 13:35, Romans 12:18, 2 Corinthians 5:17–20

What does it truly mean to be blessed? In Upside Down, Dr. Conway Edwards teaches that the crown fits the peacemaker—one who has the courage, wisdom, love, and humility to make the first move, resolve conflict, restore broken relationships, and pursue reconciliation as an ambassador of Christ.

Mercy in the Heart Creates Clarity for the Eyes

June 6, 2026 • Dr. Conway Edwards • Psalm 139:1–2, Matthew 5:7–8, Matthew 18:21, Matthew 23:35

Choosing restoration over retaliation changes everything. Discover how mercy impacts your relationships, purity shapes your perspective, and what the Beatitudes reveal about true blessing.