Mercy Rule

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Mercy Rule

Week 5 • Upside Down

October 27, 2024 • Jonathan Wolfgang

This week in our series Upside Down: The Secret to the Good Life, Pastor Wolfgang invites us to rethink mercy—not as something we reserve for the moments that feel easy, but as a way of life that transforms everything. Mercy is a piece of saying “Yes” to Jesus in every part of our lives, responding to others with the same boundless grace and compassion He’s shown to us.

In a world quick to cancel, divide, and hold grudges, Jesus offers us an upside-down way forward. He calls us to live in the freedom of mercy—a mercy that extends beyond our comfort zones, beyond our likes or dislikes, and reaches the hearts of others just as it reaches ours. Join us as we explore how saying “Yes” to Jesus through mercy invites us to live the life we’ve always longed for: full of love, compassion, and true connection with God and others.

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Now Be Who You Are

November 24, 2024 • Scott Scruggs

Over the past nine weeks, we’ve been journeying through the Beatitudes—those beautiful blessings Jesus shared in His Sermon on the Mount. This Sunday, as we wrap up our series Upside Down: The Secret to the Good Life, Pastor Scotty takes us deeper into a truth that’s not another beatitude, but just as profound. It’s about how Jesus sees His followers, how He sees you—as salt and light in the world. Jesus calls us salt, not just to say we add something good to the world, but to remind us that we sustain it, preserving and bringing life where it’s needed most. And when He calls us light, it’s not just a metaphor; it’s a declaration. In a world often stumbling in the dark, we reflect His light, guiding others toward hope, love, and the way of Christ. No matter where you find yourself right now—whether life feels overwhelming or steady—this truth stands firm: you are salt, and you are light. Join us as we uncover what that means for you and the world around you.

The Blessing in the Battle

November 17, 2024 • Jonathan Wolfgang

For eight weeks, we've explored Jesus' vision of the "good life" in the Beatitudes, flipping the world's expectations upside down. This week, we conclude the Beatitudes with the most unexpected blessing: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness." In a culture that values comfort, power, and approval, Jesus offers a countercultural truth—true blessing comes not from avoiding opposition but from standing firm in faith, even when it costs us. We'll uncover how persecution is an inevitable part of discipleship, the eternal rewards it brings, and how Jesus' ultimate victory gives us courage to endure. Explore the paradox of finding joy in the midst of struggle and discover what it means to live the truly "blessed" life.

The Greatest Job in the World

November 10, 2024 • Scott Scruggs

In this week’s message from our Upside Down series, we’re diving into Jesus’ call to be peacemakers. Often misunderstood, peace is more than quiet or the absence of conflict; it's the transformative concept of "shalom" — a state where everything is as it should be. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what it means to embody shalom in a world desperate for restoration. Join us as we discuss the true meaning of Jesus’ words and how the secret to the good life is not just to be church-goers but active bringers of peace, in whatever place God has called us to serve.