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Those Who Mourn

Matthew 5:4

January 23, 2022 • Sean Gasperetti • Matthew 5:4

The radical, moral vision of the upside-down kingdom of God is that rather than celebrating sin, or simply living apathetically towards it, we would mourn it. When we get real about where things are at, and particularly, where we’re personally at, that’s where God shows up and ushers in comfort that we won’t find anywhere else.

The Persecuted

March 13, 2022 • Sean Gasperetti • Matthew 5:10–12

Jesus knew a thing or two about hatred. He was spit on, beaten, whipped, called names, lied about, brutalized, and murdered. If Jesus himself - the most loving, compassionate, inspiring, generous person to ever walk the earth - knew this kind of rejection, so will we.

The Peacemakers

March 6, 2022 • Curtis Hall • Matthew 5:9

We, by nature, don’t want someone ruling our lives, but the only way to have peace in this world is by having peace with God. As we reconcile ourselves to God, we must also reconcile with those around us.

Pure In Heart

February 20, 2022 • Piko Neal • Matthew 5:8

This week, we unpack what Jesus meant when he said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (Matthew 5:8).