The Blessed Life

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The Blessed Life

Radical, Part 1

September 10, 2023 • Travis James • Matthew 4:17, Matthew 5:1–12

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Ready to discover true happiness? In the launch of the new "Radical" series, Pastor Travis delves into Jesus' surprising definition of blessing found in the famous Beatitudes. He challenges conventional views of fulfillment and meaning, encouraging us to see through Jesus' eyes rather than the world's. Gain fresh perspective on finding lasting joy as Travis unpacks a message that shifts focus from fleeting pleasures to deep relationships and God's grace. Walk away with insights that may inspire reevaluating your journey. Don't miss this timely talk exploring the counterintuitive path to blessing revealed through Christ's radical yet transformative teachings.

Questions for Reflection:

• I’m what ways does the life Jesus describes in the Beatitudes confront the way you have viewed the world and the life you have pursued?

• How is God calling you to see a radically different view of what it means to be blessed, and how does that change your everyday life and interactions?

Radically Known: Intimacy with God Changes Everything

October 8, 2023 • Tyler Crosson • Matthew 7:12–23, John 17:1–3

In this final message of our "Radical" series, we revisit Jesus' radical teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Though countercultural in his day and ours, Jesus calls us to live differently by knowing God intimately. More than admirable behaviors, Jesus invites us into personal relationship with Him and the Father. When we are deeply known and loved by God, we are freed to live wholeheartedly for Him. Questions for Reflection: • Do you find yourself working for God more than working with God? What's the difference? • Do you believe that God wants to know you and for you to know Him? What does that mean to you?

Radical Understanding of God: As Father

October 1, 2023 • Tyler Crosson

In this week's sermon Tyler continue's through our series looking at some of the radical teachings of Jesus during his "Sermon on the Mount". Today's teaching would have probably sent shock waves through the crowd, as Jesus introduce something that to that point in history had never been a thing: knowing and calling God as Father. Suddenly the Almighty was introduced to be someone very near, very personal, and very close. What would it mean to you if you could know God like that?

Radical Standards: Love of Enemies

September 24, 2023 • Tyler Crosson • Matthew 5:43–48, Romans 5:8–10

In this message Tyler tackles one of Jesus' most challenging teachings - to love our enemies. This radical call to unconditional love cuts against our natural instincts. But it's the mark of a true Jesus-follower. When we love those who hurt or oppose us, our hearts start to align with God's heart of love. This message is a powerful reminder that God doesn't just love the people on "His side." He loves ALL people - even those who reject Him. We're called to have that same boundless love. Loving our enemies is not accepting abuse, but seeing the humanity in those who have wronged us. It's fighting with love rather than harm. This kind of supernatural love has the power to change our lives and our world. But it requires total dependence on God. Questions for Reflection: • Has there been a time you experienced unconditional love from someone? What impact did it have? • How have you wrestled with Jesus' teaching to love your enemies? What makes it difficult?