Sermon Notes from Matthew 5:43–48 (NKJV) Series: Back to School: A Master Class with Jesus.2025 Vision Theme: REVIVE US AGAIN! (Psalm 85) — Believe. Belong. Become. Scripture Reading Matthew 5:43–48 NKJV “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do … Read more
Series Introduction Jesus teaches that true spiritual success is not about outward rule-keeping but about the heart behind our actions.In this series: 1. Check Your Devotion Matthew 5:33–34 NKJV “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to … Read more
Sermon Notes from Matthew 5:27–30 (NKJV) Series Introduction In Jesus’ day, spiritual “success” was measured by how well one kept the laws and traditions. But Jesus taught that true righteousness flows from the heart. In this “master class,” Jesus goes beyond external actions to reveal the spirit behind the commandments. Last week’s sermon: Self Checkout Is Open (anger, words, and … Read more
Sermon Introduction: Jesus, in His Sermon on the Mount, challenges traditional interpretations of the Law and reorients them toward the heart and spirit behind our actions. The Jews had inherited 613 laws — and the Pharisees added over 1,500 more. Jesus wasn’t discarding the law but fulfilling it by taking it deeper — into the heart, the mouth, and the relationships of … Read more
I. Turn to God Lamentations 5:1 (NKJV):“Remember, O LORD, what has come upon us; Look, and behold our reproach!” II. Turn Back to God’s Standard Lamentations 5:21 (NKJV):“Turn us back to You, O LORD, and we will be restored; Renew our days as of old.” III. Turn to God in Faith Lamentations 5:21–22 (NKJV):“Turn us … Read more
Sunday, July 20, 2025 Our scripture for today is taken from Lamentations 3:21-24. “This I recall to my mind, Therefore I have hope. Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I … Read more
Sunday, July 13, 2025 Church & Politics There are some who will say the church shouldn’t talk about political issues. That’s not true. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a … Read more
Sunday, July 6, 2025 Our scripture for today is taken from II Kings 2:1-4 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. Then Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here, please, for the LORD has sent me on … Read more