September 3, 2023 • Brandon Scalf • Matthew 5:10–12
BIG IDEA:
Those who are persecuted for the sake of Christ and righteousness have a great reward waiting
on them in heaven.
MAIN POINTS:
1. THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION
2. THE CAUSE OF PERSECUTION
3. THE FACE OF PERSECUTION
4. THE RESULT OF PERSECUTION
APPLICATION:
1. Do not retaliate.
2. Do not feel resentment.
3. Do not fall into depression.
4. Do not stop praying for your persecutors.
5. Do not cease looking to the pioneer of our faith who for the joy set before him endured the Cross.
The Peacemakers
August 27, 2023 • Brandon Scalf • Matthew 5:9
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BIG IDEA:
THOSE WHO HAVE PEACE WITH GOD WILL SEEK TO BE AT PEACE WITH ALL MEN AND SO PROVE
THEMSELVES TO BE HIS CHILDREN!
Main Points:
1. THE ESSENCE OF PEACE
2. THE PEACEMAKERS
3. THE FRUIT OF PEACEMAKING
4. THE TRUTH PEACEMAKING REVEALS
The Pure in Heart
August 20, 2023 • Brandon Scalf • Matthew 5:8
BIG IDEA:
THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN MADE PURE AND ARE PURIFYING THEIR HEARTS WILL SEE GOD.
MAIN POINTS:
1. THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART
2. THE PURIFYING WORK OF CHRIST
3. THE PURSUIT OF PURITY
4. THE PROMISE OF DIVINE VISION