#4. Hunger and Thirst

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#4. Hunger and Thirst

The Beatitudes: Matthew 5

May 21, 2017 • John Carrano

Have you ever had an intense craving? Usually when we think of cravings we associate it with food, but Jesus challenges us to hunger and thirst for righteousness because whatever we hunger and thirst for is exactly what we will be filled with. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:6 on being hungry and thirsty for righteousness.

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Reflection Questions

- What do you hunger and thirst for?
- What areas of your life do you need to surrender to Christ?
- Where is Father inviting you to step out in faith?

Challenge

'Surrender your heart to Christ, and begin to hunger and thirst for the things of God. Step out in faith and obedience to allow Him to use you to love on the world around you! Be looking for specific opportunities to be salt and light!'

Scripture

- Matthew 5:1-2
- Matthew 5:6
- 2 Chronicles 16:9

#9. Be Salt and Light

July 9, 2017 • John Carrano

Have you ever added value to something? Maybe you stepped into a situation and because of you, something amazing happen. Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the earth, but what does it actually mean to be salt and light? In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano closes our series with teaching from Matthew 5:13-16 on how to be salt and light. . . . Reflection Questions - How is God asking you to be salt? Have you begun to lose your saltiness? - How is Christ inviting you to let your light shine? - How is your heart? Are there any masks you need to remove? Challenge - Daily work to keep your heart surrendered and aligned with the Father! - Intentionally look for ways to be salt and light! Scripture - Matthew 5:13-16

#8. Those who are Persecuted

July 2, 2017 • John Carrano

We often talk about the fact that Jesus said “come follow me” but all too often, we omit the part where He said to take up our cross in the process. When persecution comes, we retract, hide, and stop living the way Christ has invited us to live. But we cannot let this deter us, nor make us lose sight of what we are doing and why. In this week's message Lead Pastor John Carrano continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:10 on those who are persecuted. . . . Reflection Questions - Are you facing persecution because of righteousness? - How is God asking you to respond? Challenge - Pray for those who are living in persecution! Intentionally spend time in prayer for the persecuted church around the world. - Pray for your own situations. Pray for those who persecute you and ask God for wisdom on how to respond. Scripture - Matthew 5:10 - Matthew 16:24-26 - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - John 15:18 - Matthew 5:44 - Mark 13:13

#7. Pure in Heart

June 18, 2017 • Nick Seders

The state of ones heart is something God constantly refers to in scripture, but why is God so concerned with our hearts? It's because all that we do, indeed all that we are, is a consequence of the state of our hearts. In this week's message Nick Seders continues our series with teaching from Matthew 5:8 on the pure in heart. . . . Reflection Questions - Is your heart pure, and do your actions prove it? - Do you try to live in purity and righteousness apart from Christ? - Have you been guarding the new heart that God gave you? Challenge 'Let this pure heart, the very Spirit of God that has been placed within you, be the source of your every thought and action.' Scripture - Matthew 5:8 - Matthew 15:19 - Proverbs 4:23 - Ezekiel 35:25-26 - 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Titus 3:3-7