Key Idea: The key to understanding Scripture is understanding our Savior. I. Christ offers Scripture a greater priority – not us, but Jesus Because Scripture is about Christ more than us: A. We approach it with greater gravity B. We approach it with greater gladness II. Christ offers Scripture a greater focus – not rules, […]
Looking Up to Look Out (Matthew 5:14-16)
07/06/2026
Key Idea: Looking out (evangelism) is rooted in whether we are looking in or looking up. I. Hiding our faith is rooted in looking in (wrong worries and fears) Four ways we hide our light when we look in: A. We conceal B. We compromise C. We conform D. We congretate II. Sharing our faith […]
Be Salt Not Salty (Matthew 5:13)
01/06/2026
Key Idea: To be salt is to seek to make things better and stop things from getting worse, by living as faithful citizens of God’s kingdom, to make known our King. Two questions about being the salt of the earth: We live faithfully by being guided by truth and love:
Kingdom Citizens and Earthly Relationships (Matthew 5:8-12)
24/05/2026
Key idea: We as kingdom citizens see earthly relationships differently because of our King and his kingdom mission. Three kingdom truths to pursue that will guide, grow, restore, and give purpose to our everyday relationships and interactions.