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Andrew's message, "Oaths, Retaliation, and Love of Enemy," unpacks Jesus's call to a "good and different" kingdom life. He explains that Jesus demands radical integrity, where a simple "yes" or "no" suffices, eliminating manipulative oaths. Instead of "an eye for an eye," Jesus advocates breaking cycles of violence through creative, non-violent responses like turning the other cheek. He also stresses the importance of self-protection and seeking justice while simultaneously calling us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, mirroring God's impartial love. This costly, compassionate action aims to change hearts and embodies a truly transformed life.

Matthew 5:33-48, Mark 7

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Grant's message, "Murder, Adultery, and Divorce," explores Jesus's teaching that these sins originate in the heart, not just external actions. He asserts that anger and contempt are like murder, and lustful thoughts are adultery, emphasizing the sacredness of human life and marital covenants. The message calls for self-examination, urging listeners to replace hate, lust, and betrayal with love, forgiveness, and reconciliation, thereby reflecting God's image and cultivating a pure heart in all relationships.

Mark 7:18-23, Matthew 5:21-32, Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 19:6, Malachi 2:16

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Grant's message, "Jesus Fulfilled the Law," highlights that followers of Jesus are called to be salt and light in the world, preserving goodness and shining brightly in contrast to societal decay. He explains that while the Old Testament law, with its 613 rules, revealed God's call to holiness, it also demonstrated humanity's inability to achieve perfection. Jesus, through his life and sacrifice, fulfilled the law's demands, offering true holiness and righteousness not through our works, but through faith in him. This liberates believers from the curse of trying to earn salvation, allowing them to live out God's perfect standard through Christ's righteousness.

Matthew 5:13-21, Isaiah 42:1-4, Mark 7, Leviticus 11, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 3:23-29, Galatians 3:10-14

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This week, Andrew's message, "The Surprise Blessings of Jesus," introduces the Beatitudes as Jesus's vision for a "good different" life within the Kingdom of God. He explains how these blessings are found in unexpected places, leading listeners through four movements: breaking down (relying on God in difficulty), building up (cultivating godly character), counting the cost (persevering despite opposition), and sending out (being salt and light). Ultimately, the message is a call to embrace this transformative life by saying "yes" to Jesus.

Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 18, Psalm 51

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Nathan's message this week introduces the Sermon on the Mount not as strict rules, but as a blueprint for a "good different" life, rooted in God's Kingdom breaking into our world through Jesus. He emphasizes that true repentance means thinking differently, aligning with God's reign that flows from accepting Jesus's lordship, empowering believers to live and proclaim this transformative "good life."

Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 4:7, Matthew 6:30, Ephesians 4:21-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:22-24

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This week, Grant ignited our understanding of Pentecost, reminding us it's when everything changed as the Holy Spirit arrived! He challenged us to embrace the Spirit's "weird," disruptive power, moving beyond simply acknowledging Him to actively walking in His supernatural works. Forget trying to keep our lives perfectly neat; the Spirit loves to blow away our plans and bring transformative power, just as seen in the Book of Acts. This divine presence within every believer isn't just about cultivating the fruit of the Spirit or using our spiritual gifts; it's about doing "even greater things" than Jesus promised (John 14). Grant urged us to bravely step into this "weirdness," allowing God's signs and wonders to be manifest through us, demonstrating His presence to the world.

Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7, John 14:16, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 8:11, 2 Timothy 1:14, Romans 8:26-27, John 14:12, Acts 1:8, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 5:1-11

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Join Andrew for the final message in our "Generosity Series," as he unpacks what it truly means to "Be Generous to the Poor." In a world often focused on personal accumulation, Andrew challenges us to consider a radical perspective: what does it mean to be "rich towards God"?

Drawing insights from Jesus' teachings and the early church, this episode will provoke you to rethink your relationship with money and possessions. Discover the crucial "missing ingredients" in our understanding of finances, and how living with eternity in mind can transform our resources into tools for God's kingdom. Andrew explores the powerful call to "give as much as you can," and the profound impact of compassion in action. Learn how to move beyond mere pity and cultivate a generous heart that reflects God's own care for the vulnerable.

Luke 12:13-21, Acts 2, Matthew 14:14

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If everything truly belongs to God, how does that change the way we live? Join us for this week's message in our generosity series, "All We Have Belongs to God." Steve challenges us to reconsider our notions of ownership and embrace the role of caretakers of God's abundant gifts. Discover practical insights into living generously when we understand that all we have is ultimately not our own.

Matthew 19:24, Pslam 24:1