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The Greatest Sermon Ever | Jonah 3:1-10

In this message from our series The Greatest Sermon Ever…

Matthew 6:25-34 | There are two ways of being concerned: for the right things in the right amount, or for the wrong things in the wrong amount. When we cross that line, concern becomes worry. Jesus uses birds and wildflowers to remind us of something profound: God sustains what He has made. And if He cares for the birds and adorns the flowers with such beauty, how much more does He care for you?

Matthew 6:19-24 | What exactly are these "heavenly treasures" we're supposed to be storing up? The answer appears consistently throughout Scripture, and it's beautifully subversive: heavenly treasure is found in acts of generosity, in selling possessions to give to those in need, in doing good works that help others who are struggling. In other words, heavenly treasure is valuing people more than possessions. This is the economy of the Kingdom—an economy that runs completely counter to everything our culture teaches us about success, security, and smart living.

Matthew 6:16-18 | In his teaching about fasting, Jesus says this practice should be focused on drawing closer to God in secret, where only He sees. And looking more closely at what the Bible says about fasting shows us that God cares more about how we treat people than how well we follow spiritual practices. We can fast twice a week, pray all the right prayers, and still miss the heart of God if we are ignoring the hungry, the oppressed, and the broken around us.

Matthew 6:5-15 | When Jesus says "pray like this," he is inviting us into a relationship with our Father that shapes everything about who we are. This prayer isn't about performance or impressing others. It's about positioning our hearts in right relationship with God and with the people around us.

Matthew 6:1-4 | Jesus started Matthew 6 with a warning: BEWARE. Watch out. Listen up. He knew something about the human heart that we need to hear today. When we give to those in need, when we practice righteousness, when we love our neighbors - our motivation matters to God.

Matthew 5:38-48 | Jesus flips our understanding of justice upside down in Matthew 5. When He says "turn the other cheek," He's not calling us to be doormats. He's inviting us into something far more radical: creative nonviolent resistance that exposes injustice while refusing to make enemies of those who wrong us.

The Sermon on the Mount - a sermon preached by God Himself.Tune in this week as we continue our series through the book of Matthew as Pastor Westley goes through Matthew 5:1-6, starting our journey through Jesus preaching His Sermon on the Mount.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

Matthew 5:33-37 | In a world of manipulation and half-truths, Jesus calls us to a higher standard: genuine relationships built on trust and transparency. Don't use God's name to manipulate others or avoid accountability. Instead, let your words and actions speak for themselves. Be honest, be vulnerable, be real.

Matthew 5: 27-32 | In the Kingdom of God, men and women are called to honor each other as image bearers of the Divine. Jesus challenges us to go beyond surface-level obedience and address the heart issues behind lust, adultery, and divorce. Whether single or married, we're called to view the opposite sex not as objects for our desires, but as indispensable partners in flourishing. Let's pursue the heart transformation that allows us to truly see and value each other as God intended.

Matthew 5:21-26 | In His greatest sermon, Jesus teaches us that the path to righteousness isn't just about outward actions—it's about the condition of our hearts. Anger, insults, and contempt are the first steps on a dangerous road. Remember: Your words have power. Calling someone a 'fool' isn't just an insult—it's declaring their life has no value. That's a judgment none of us have the right to make. Before you bring your gift to God, make peace with your brother or sister. Our relationships matter to Him.

Matthew 5:17-20 | Jesus didn't come to dismantle our faith, but to show us how to truly live it. He calls us to a greater righteousness – one that transforms our relationship with God AND with others. It's not just about following rules, it's about embodying God's love and wisdom in everything we do. From how we give, to how we pray, to how we treat our neighbors - our actions reveal the true state of our hearts.

As followers of Christ, we're called to be both salt and light in this world. Salt preserves, flavors, and purifies. Light illuminates, guides, and reveals truth. But here's the challenge: Salt that loses its saltiness becomes useless. A hidden light serves no purpose. Are we living out our calling?

Jesus didn't come to bless the powerful, the wealthy, or the comfortable. He came to flip our understanding of blessing upside down. The poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, those hungry for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, the persecuted ... these are the ones Jesus calls blessed. Why? Because they're ready for a new kingdom - one that doesn't operate by the world's rules.

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Avoiding Personal Revenge

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Divorce and Remarriage

Reconciling Relationships

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Salt and Light

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