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Nothing to Offer, Everything to Gain

Matthew 5:1–3

June 5, 2022 • Phil Ward • Matthew 5:1–3

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Week 1 of our series, "The Beatitudes"

The Beatitudes reflect the way citizens of the kingdom of God live. The central characteristic is humility. The first beatitude is the humble recognition of our spiritual bankruptcy and dependency upon the grace of God in Christ

Joy and Gladness in Perspective

July 31, 2022 • Phil Ward • Matthew 5:11–12

Week 9 of our series, "The Beatitudes" The likelihood of being falsely accused of all kinds of evil is high for those who follow Jesus, since he experienced that exact thing. But when this happens, we should choose to be glad and joyous people because this is evidence that the Spirit of Christ lives in us and that we are being found worthy of the name of Christ that we should suffer in the way of Christ

Persecuted for the Right Reasons

July 24, 2022 • Phil Ward • Matthew 5:10

Week 8 of our series, "The Beatitudes" Following Jesus is a commitment to righteousness (conformity to God's will according to God's Word), which will likely result in persecution. But we can be encouraged and reassured that we are receiving the kingdom of heaven as a consolation.

He Who Makes Peace

July 17, 2022 • Geoff Weakley • Matthew 5:9

Week 7 of our series, "The Beatitudes"