Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life..." — Matthew 6:25 What do you do when trusting God feels harder than worrying? In this episode of Everyday Joy, Ash is joined by Jen for a deeply honest conversation about anxiety, uncertainty, and learning to trust God when life feels completely out of your control. Together, they unpack Jesus' words from the Sermon on the Mount and explore why worry can so easily become our default response. They discuss how anxiety often reveals what we're placing our trust in, why God cares deeply about our everyday needs, and the difference between trying to control our future and surrendering it to Him. Jen vulnerably shares about walking through an incredibly uncertain season with her family, wrestling with unanswered questions, feeling frustrated with God, and discovering that faith isn't the absence of difficult emotions—it's choosing to trust Him in the middle of them. Ash also reflects on how the enemy uses fear and intimidation to keep us focused on the unknown, while God invites us to fix our eyes on His faithfulness instead. This episode is a reminder that God is big enough to handle our questions, our frustration, and even our anger. He isn't intimidated by our emotions, and His peace is available even when our circumstances haven't changed. If you're carrying anxiety about the future, waiting for answers, or struggling to trust God in a season of uncertainty, this conversation will encourage you to keep choosing faith over fear, hope over panic, and to remember that while we don't know what tomorrow holds, God always does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus is the Savior of the world, but did you know He is also a King? The Gospel of Matthew presents Christ as King: He was born a King, He lived a King, He died a King, and He's coming as King. In this study of the Sermon on the Mount, we learn the laws of God's kingdom.

In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert answers a listener question in two parts: what is the significance of fasting, and are Christians required to do it? He explains that fasting means withholding food (or another good gift) in order to shift focus from the gift to the Giver. He then walks through what the New Testament actually teaches about fasting as a spiritual practice, showing that while fasting is assumed throughout Scripture, it is never commanded the way prayer is commanded.00:13 This week's topic: the significance and requirements of fasting01:23 What fasting actually means: withholding food to focus on the Giver02:21 Is fasting required of Christians?03:07 Matthew 6:16-18: Jesus teaches on fasting in the Sermon on the Mount04:14 The New Testament assumes fasting but never commands it05:12 Why the lack of a command gives Christians freedom06:37 Ephesians 6:18 and the command to pray at all times07:04 Why fasting pairs with prayer but is not required like prayer is

Julius James - Matthew 6:25-34 (Sermon on the Mount)

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 23, Session 4—Jesus's Sermon on the Mount.

"Do not be anxious about your life." How are we supposed to follow this complicated instruction from Jesus? Matthew 6:16-34

BEATITUDES 06 | Journey Church Shepherdsville, KYWhat does it really mean to be merciful?In this message from Journey Church in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, we continue our Beatitudes series by exploring one of Jesus' most challenging teachings:"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7)It's easy to want justice when someone hurts us. It's much harder to extend mercy. But Jesus calls His followers to a different way of living—one marked by compassion, forgiveness, humility, and grace.In this sermon, you'll discover:What biblical mercy really meansThe difference between mercy and graceWhy mercy doesn't ignore truth or remove healthy boundariesHow to forgive without pretending the hurt didn't happenWhy mercy is central to the Gospel and the life of every ChristianPractical ways to show mercy in your family, workplace, friendships, and communityWhether you're exploring Christianity, looking for hope, or searching for a church in Shepherdsville, KY, this message will encourage you to experience the mercy of Jesus—and to become someone who extends that same mercy to others.If you're looking for a welcoming church near Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, or the Louisville area, we'd love to have you join us at Journey Church.Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Ephesians 2, James 2:13If this message encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and join us as we continue studying Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.#JourneyChurch #ShepherdsvilleKY #ChurchInShepherdsville #BullittCounty #KentuckyChurch #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Beatitudes #Matthew5 #Mercy #Forgiveness #Faith #Jesus #SermonOnTheMount #ChristianLiving #Grace #Hope #ChurchNearMe

Join us this summer as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, slowing down to sit with the words of Jesus and discover The Way That Leads To Life: a life rooted in the love of God, formed by the wisdom of God, and lived in the freedom of God.Each Monday morning, we will release a companion podcast episode that invites you to slow down and sit with the words of Jesus through a guided Scripture reading and reflection on that week's passage from the Sermon on the Mount.This week, we will contemplate Matthew 6:19-34.For more information, head to www.portcity.church/theway.

Speaker: Rob BerrethScripture: Matthew 7.13-29Episode Overview:As Jesus brings the Sermon on the Mount to its conclusion, He calls every listener to make a decision. The choice isn't simply between being religious or irreligious—it is between trusting ourselves or trusting Christ. Matthew 7:13–29 reveals two gates, two paths, and two destinations, reminding us that real righteousness begins with humility, grows through dependence on Jesus, and produces a life shaped by His Word. Rather than offering a list of rules to earn God's favor, Jesus invites us to enter through the narrow gate of grace and walk the path of authentic discipleship.Key Highlights:• Why Jesus presents two gates, two ways, and two destinations.• The difference between self-righteousness and Christ-dependent faith.• What it means to enter through the narrow gate by grace alone.• Why outward religious activity is not the same as knowing Christ.• How hearing and obeying Jesus flows from a transformed heart rather than a desire to earn God's acceptance.• The hope and assurance found in building your life on the solid foundation of Christ.Call to Action:Take time to honestly examine the foundation of your life. Are you relying on your own performance, or are you resting in the finished work of Christ? Ask God to deepen your dependence on Him, shape your heart through His Word, and give you the grace to faithfully follow Jesus one step at a time.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

Anger isn't necessarily a sin. Paul warns us in Ephesians not to sin by letting anger control us. Harboring anger gives a foothold to the enemy. As Pastor Jeff Maness teaches, anger can typically be driven by a need to be right, that is, self-righteousness. However, scripture frequently calls us to let it go, consider one another, and pursue reconciliation. In this message from Matthew 5:21-26, we learn how to keep from sinning in our anger. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

Matthew 7:15-23 - Jesus continues the conclusion of the sermon on the mount with a stark warning about the coming of false teachers and the possibility of performing for Jesus without knowing Him. He gives the image of two trees--one diseased and one healthy--their ultimate character revealed by the fruit they eventually bear. May we learn to discern the quality of the spiritual fruit borne in our leaders... and in ourselves. A sermon by Kyle Sunderland. [Part 23 of our series “Jesus's Sermon on the Mount: The Good Life in the Kingdom of Grace”]

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Pastor David continues our series through The Sermon on the Mount with his exposition of Matthew 5:17-20.Outline: (VV. 17-18) JESUS' FULFILLMENT (OF THE LAW);(VV. 19) OUR FAITHFULNESS (TO THE LAW);(VV. 20) OUR FRUITFULNESS (TO THE LAW).(VV. 17-18) JESUS' FULFILLMENT (OF THE LAW);Matthew 7:12Matthew 22:37-40Luke 24:24-27John 5:39Matthew 24:35Leviticus 11:44 1 Peter 1:16Psalm 119:97(VV. 19) OUR FAITHFULNESS (TO THE LAW);Galatians 3:10-11Jeremiah 31:331 Timothy 1:8Second London Baptist Confession: Chapter 19, Paragraph 5(VV. 20) OUR FRUITFULNESS (TO THE LAW).Matthew 5:6Matthew 23:231 John 2:29

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The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most familiar teachings of Jesus—and one of the most misunderstood. Dr. J. Vernon McGee helps us discover that it is not a program for fixing society or a checklist for becoming good enough for God. Instead, it reveals the character of those who already belong to Him. As Jesus speaks about giving, praying, and fasting, we see that true faith is not about outward performance but about a sincere relationship with our heavenly Father—and a life that flows from knowing Him.

After ten weeks in Jesus' most famous sermon, everything comes down to one question:"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and don't do what I say?" (Luke 6:46)Jesus closes the Sermon on the Plain with a powerful illustration of two builders. Both experience the same storms. Both face the same pressure. But only one house stands.The difference wasn't the storm—it was the foundation.In this concluding message of The Kingdom Way, Pastor Clayton explains why following Jesus is more than hearing good sermons or agreeing with biblical truth. A life that withstands life's floods is built through daily surrender and obedience to Christ.

Join Pastor Anna Maher as she explores the incredible grace made freely available through Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Discover the true freedom that God's grace brings, uncover the obstacles that can keep us from fully walking in it, and learn how to embrace the life of freedom, victory, and transformation He has prepared for you.

In this multipart series, Lee Eric Fesko takes his class through Matthew chapters 5 to 7, and he discusses Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. This lecture covers Matthew 5:38-48 and was recorded on July 19, 2026, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN.

PCPC Middle School Sunday MorningSeries: Sermon on the MountSpeaker: Bryan NewmanScripture: Matthew 7:1-6

All of us are searching for happiness in one form or another. some of us seek wealth or pleasures of this age and some seek fulfillment in family or work. However, the way of Jesus flows in the opposite direction. In Matthew 5, Jesus gives his "Sermon on the Mount" and lays out the way of the Kingdom of God. The first section of his sermon is often known as "the beatitudes" and lists those who are "blessed" (or "happy"). Can we find true happiness and fulfillment following the ways of this world and its age, or should we seek the counter-cultural way of Jesus?

In this message, Pastor Marcus Meier teaches out of the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount. He shares on the elements of discipleship that Jesus highlighted, and encourages us to live them out in light of the coming age. We also celebrate a beautiful baptism Sunday!

Matthew 7:12 is one of the most recognized sentences in human history, yet its depth is rarely appreciated. Jesus placed it at the very end of the main body of the Sermon on the Mount, using the word 'so' to gather everything He had taught since Matthew 5 into a single principle. He had already said in Matthew 5:17 that He came not to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them. Here, He says this one rule captures the very essence of the law and the prophets. These two references form a deliberate frame around the entire sermon, and everything between them is held together by this principle of active, others-centered love. What makes Jesus' version of the Golden Rule distinct is its positive form. Teachers before Him, including Rabbi Hillel and philosophers like Confucius, offered a negative version: do not do to others what you would not want done to you. That version can be kept from a recliner. Jesus demands more. He calls His followers to actively seek the good of others, not merely to avoid harming them. The rule is also sweeping in its scope. The Greek text places emphatic weight on the 'you,' making clear that no disciple is exempt, regardless of whether others are living the same way. There is no transaction implied, no expectation of return, and no relationship excluded. The honest reality is that none of us can keep this rule consistently on our own. Our hearts are more self-oriented than we like to admit, and Jesus knows it. His teaching does not lower the standard until we feel good about ourselves. It shows us the life we were made for and exposes our inability to produce it apart from Him. For those who are in Christ, this rule is not a ladder to climb toward God's approval. It is a response to the approval already given. Jesus Himself picked up a towel, washed His disciples' feet, and went to the cross bearing the punishment we deserved. Through His Spirit, we now have both the power and the motivation to live this out, and when we fall short, His grace is ready to meet us there.

This eight-week sermon series will take us on a journey through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Throughout this series, we will hear Jesus invite us to follow him as he preaches about the coming of the kingdom of God. We hope that this ministry has blessed you in some way and that you would consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this channel with your friends, family, or a person God has placed on your heart. As always if you would like prayer please Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 and if you've made a decision to follow Christ today  or have more questions would you please consider  texting the word “Decided” to 561.867.3957  so that we can pray with you and provide you with  some resources to begin your journey with the Savior. Have a blessed day your family @ FBC Lantana Connect Card: Text "Connect" to 561.867.3353 Prayer Request: Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 I have decided to follow Jesus: Text “Decided” to 561.867.3957

Observe the similarities between “walking by the Spirit” and the Sermon on the Mount.Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 84:8-14Wisdom - Proverbs 18:6-8Witness - Matthew 5-7Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information.

People are liars.  The Sermon on the Mount, words directly from Jesus, ask us to live counter-culturally.  Just speak the truth.Next. What should I do when wronged by an evil person.  Leave room for the wrath of God and the punishment of government.  Meantime, even ask for grace and mercy toward that person.  Why? Because that is the way that God treated the likes of you and me.Finally, when doing some nice thing, leave room for God to sound the trumpet. We get this wrong frequently, so be careful here. Follow, like, subscribe, comment. https://youtu.be/FHCcdiGPEUk

Brother Billy Smith from the Henderson church of Christ speaks to us from the passage of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. How can we truly improve how we pray?

We'll remember two stories today to warn us not to wreck our lives on the twin towers of anger and lust.  We'll listen to Mrs. Potato Head and Rafe, the white-water rafting guide.  They will highlight our lesson from the Sermon on the mount.  Both are worth listening to. Join me for 6 minutes as we glean all we can from these two. https://youtu.be/ZShW3DZmkUc

If I could just remember ONE THING from the sermon on the mount! Well here are three candidates:Mercy: Find somebody who deserves a fistful of JUSTICE and extend a fistful of MERCY instead.  It will change the world.Pure: Being pure is to be unencumbered and READY FOR SERVICE. Gear up. Let's go!Peacemaking: Ironically, our peace with God is made in the most violent of ways: the Cross. There should be a PEACE DIVIDEND that is seen and demonstrable in your life so you can give voice, and legs to the Peace youhave within you.Mercy. Purity. Peace. Pick one. Then Follow on YouTube by subscribing.https://youtu.be/nsrLlueYJ5I

Messages, teaching and encouragement from Pneuma Life Church pastors and leaders! Pneuma Life Church is a spirit-filled and bible-based church located in Saint Johns, Florida. It's lead by Pastors Jason & Jessica Huffman. Join us live (and online) for services each Sunday at 10AM4100 Race Track Rd. (Durbin Creek Elementary) Saint Johns, FL 32259 Visit us online at: https://pneumalife.churchEmail: hello@pneuma.life 

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today, we're joined by Brooks Kimmey for a deeper dive into his sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 from this past Sunday. Join us throughout the summer as we journey back through the Sermon on the Mount as a church body!

Matthew 5:17–20 may be the interpretive key to the entire Sermon on the Mount.

The Sermon on the Mount merits a bit of a review; a 'best of".  Right off the bat it calls us to a beautiful life. It wants us to be living our best life in light of the words of Jesus in the beatitudes. It asks us to be BENT. Meek. Grieved with our sin and relational breach. It is not exactly an advertisement for a spiritual poverty.Yet, this is the pathway to making things right with God.  Listen as we pick all the low hanging fruit from the first half of the beatitudes.  We're doing this for you.  https://youtu.be/QDahteYg28U

Summer on the Mount — Week 2: Salt and Light: The Visible Kingdom | Matthew 5:13–16 Texts: Matthew 5:13–16Jesus does not bless us so we can disappear. He blesses us so His Kingdom becomes visible.In Week 2 of Summer on the Mount: A Better Way to Be Human, Pastor John continues through the Sermon on the Mount and teaches from Matthew 5:13–16, where Jesus calls His people the salt of the earth and the light of the world.This message shows that Kingdom identity comes before Kingdom activity. Jesus does not say, “Try to become salt” or “Try to become light.” He says, “You are.” The people Jesus blesses are the people Jesus sends into the world as a visible sign of the Kingdom.If you have ever wondered how ordinary faithfulness can make an invisible God visible in a visible world, this message is a reminder that a restored life becomes a visible witness. Salt creates thirst. Light gives direction. And good works point beyond us to the Father.Broad River Church | Norwalk, CT Join us Sundays: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM (English) | 1:00 PM (Español) Learn more or take your next step: https://broadriver.church/nextstepsFollow us on Instagram: @iambroadriverchurch

The 10 Commandments E17 —  We just finished exploring the 10 Commandments, or the 10 Words as they're called in the Bible. In community, we've sought God's wisdom in these 10 Words, first through Jon and Tim's conversations and then with your questions in the Q+R episode! And this communal reading approach also extends to how we make videos with our animation studio. The artists start with a blank slate, wrestle with ideas from the podcast recordings, and then formulate a plan for how to make it all come to life through animation. So what is their process? How do we move an idea from podcast to script to video? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Jon talks with a few artists from our animation studio about making the 10 Commandments video series. CHAPTERS The Story Sprint With Bot and Everett (0:00-15:01) Visual Development and Storyboarding With Rose and Nyssa (15:01-26:58) Animation With Greg and Josh (26:58-40:44) Concluding Thoughts From the Artists (40:44-44:58) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES Watch the 10 Commandments video series here. Find the 10 Commandments full collection of video, podcast, and written resources here. Everett compares the storytelling approach of this video series to our Sermon on the Mount video series. SHOW MUSIC “Solace” by Lofi Sunday feat. ahmo “Strolling Through The Park” by Lofi Sunday feat. Goodiegumdrops “The Commands” by Lofi Sunday feat. Oly.Lo BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty is the creative producer for this episode, and he also wrote the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins. Special thanks to our guests from the animation studio: Bot Perez, Everett Patterson, Rose Mayer, Nyssa Oru, Greg Stewart, and Josh Espasandin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Read OnlineLoving as Is NeededJesus began to reproach the towns where most of his mighty deeds had been done, since they had not repented. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes.” Matthew 11:20–21Have you ever felt the urge to publicly rebuke someone, crying out in condemnation, “Woe to you!”? Most of us, at one time or another, have experienced that impulse. When we are hurt, dismissed, or sinned against, pride wells up within us, and our wounded hearts may long to strike back with words of righteous anger.But this human reaction is not what moved Jesus when He reproached the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum in today's Gospel. He did not condemn them because He was personally offended or emotionally wounded by their failure to repent. His pride was not injured, nor was He overcome by anger. Christ was fully in control, always responding with divine wisdom, offering exactly what each person needed in that moment.At times, He was gentle, consoling, and compassionate. At other times, He chastised and rebuked. Sometimes He refrained from performing signs and wonders; at other times, He lavished miracles upon the people. At times, He taught in the veiled language of parables, and at other times, He spoke plainly and directly.Jesus always knew how to love in every situation because every situation called for love expressed in different ways. True love is not defined by the one who gives it; it is defined by the one who receives it. What does that mean? It means that Jesus didn't offer a “one-size-fits-all” kind of love. He didn't say, “This is me, and this is how I love. Take it or leave it—I'm not changing for you.” No, Jesus' love was so pure, so other-focused, that it always sought the good of the one He loved and adjusted its expression in order to achieve that good.This is clearly seen in Jesus' rebuke of the people of these three towns, located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which were central to much of His public ministry. Capernaum was His home base; Chorazin and Bethsaida were places He frequented. Near this region He delivered the Sermon on the Mount and performed many miracles. Yet despite His tireless preaching and countless signs, few repented. And repentance was the very purpose of His mission. By chastising them—“Woe to you!”—Jesus lovingly sought to jolt them out of their complacency so that they might repent and receive the abundant mercy He and His Father so deeply desired to bestow. In this case, the rebuke was the precise expression of love that these towns needed at that time.Understanding the various expressions of Jesus' love teaches us much about the nature of divine charity—how God loves us, and how we, in turn, are called to love one another. Though the essence of God's love is always the same—perfect, complete, selfless, and sacrificial—the expression of that love varies, depending upon what each person most needs and what will most effectively lead them to eternal life.What expression of love do you need to give and receive in your life right now? Do you need God's consoling hand, His gentle encouragement, or His firm challenge to awaken you from spiritual complacency? Because God's perfect and unchanging love is expressed in various ways, according to our needs, it is essential to remain open to however He chooses to love us in this moment. In the same way, we should love others generously, purely, and selflessly, mirroring Christ, but the outward expression of that love must be shaped by the real needs of those before us.Reflect today on how God is loving you right now, and ask for the grace to receive that love with trust and humility. Then consider how you are called to extend that same discerning and sacrificial love to others—not merely as you prefer to give it—but as they most need to receive it. Let your love, like Christ's, always be guided by wisdom and formed by charity, loving others in the way that will best draw them closer to God's abundant mercy.Most loving God, Your love is perfect, unwavering, and never changing. Please open my heart to receive the expression of Your love that I need most, so that I may always repent of my sins and turn to Your mercy. Grant me the wisdom to imitate Your perfect love for others, offering not merely what I desire to give, but what they truly need in the moment. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Day of Judgement by Lawrence OP, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Should we pray and ask God not to tempt us? Does He do that? Join us as we examine the last lines of The Lord's Prayer and discuss temptation. Matthew 6:13

At the end of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, they were "astonished." That is, they were knocked a bit off-balance by all of this.  It is not a bad place to start.  However, just being off-kilter is a bad way to end.  There are some cautions in this epic sermon. Don't be that guy who has a great fall. Don't stop at marveling. Believe. Thank you for walking this with me.https://youtu.be/0JWbOA3YelY

What does Jesus really mean when He says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit"?In a culture that celebrates self-reliance, success, and independence, Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with a statement that seems completely upside down. In this episode, we explore one of the most foundational teachings of Christianity and discover why recognizing our need for God is actually the beginning of true blessing.Through the Beatitudes, the church at Laodicea, and practical everyday examples, you'll learn why spiritual poverty isn't weakness—it's the posture that allows us to experience the fullness of God's grace. Whether you're walking through a difficult season or feeling comfortable in your faith, this message is an invitation to trade self-sufficiency for complete dependence on Christ.In this episode, you'll discover:What it truly means to be "poor in spirit"Why Jesus redefines both poverty and blessingHow pride quietly distances us from GodThe danger of self-sufficiency in the Christian lifeWhy humility is the starting point for spiritual transformationPractical ways to cultivate a posture of dependence on Jesus every dayIf you've ever wondered how to deepen your relationship with Christ or why the Beatitudes begin where they do, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to embrace the posture that unlocks the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus never asked us to fake it for an audience—He invited us into something real. In the Sermon on the Mount, righteousness isn't a performance we put on for others; it's a character formed in the quiet, secret places where only the Father is watching. When we give, pray, and fast without needing anyone to notice, something beautiful happens: the spotlight shifts off of us, and the light of Christ shines through us instead. And as we practice this together—loving, forgiving, serving, showing mercy—we become a city on a hill, not because we're trying to earn our way into the Kingdom, but because we already belong to it. This is the invitation: less performance, more communion.

Join us this summer as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, slowing down to sit with the words of Jesus and discover The Way That Leads To Life: a life rooted in the love of God, formed by the wisdom of God, and lived in the freedom of God.Each Monday morning, we will release a companion podcast episode that invites you to slow down and sit with the words of Jesus through a guided Scripture reading and reflection on that week's passage from the Sermon on the Mount.This week, we will contemplate Matthew 6:1-18.For more information, head to www.portcity.church/theway.

In the first week of our new series, “Unfiltered,” Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on the Matthew 5:48 command to be “perfect” through the lens of grace. Jesus came to fulfill the law, something it couldn't do on its own. His grace empowers us to live godly lives, and as we grow in likeness to Christ, we are promised that He will continue the good work He began in us until it is finished on the day Jesus returns. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

Matthew 7:13-14 - Jesus begins His conclusion to the sermon on the mount with a stark and provocative picture. There are two gates leading to two paths leading to two ends: death on the one hand and life on the other. Like God offering the choice to Adam and Eve in the garden or Moses offering the choice to the children of Israel in the wilderness, Jesus offers again the choice--this time oriented around His saving grace and Lordship. In light of all that Jesus has said in His sermon, choose today whom you will follow. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 22 of our series “Jesus's Sermon on the Mount: The Good Life in the Kingdom of Grace”]

This Week's EpisodeKingdom people don't perform for applause. They live for an audience of One.

Storms are inevitable, but collapse is not. In the closing words of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus paints a picture of two builders who faced the very same storm. The difference was not the intensity of the wind or the force of the rain. It was the foundation beneath their feet. The wise builder did more than hear the words of Jesus. He put them into practice, digging deep and building his life on solid rock. This message reminds us that spiritual stability is not found in good intentions or emotional experiences, but in daily obedience to Christ. As Isaiah declares, Jesus is the firm and tested cornerstone, the only foundation that will never fail. When our lives are anchored to Him, we do not have to fear what is coming. The storms may shake us, but they will not destroy us. Because when you build on the right foundation, you don't have to fear the storm.

How Good Is Good Enough? | Christ For YouMatthew 5:20-26 | Trinity 6How good is good enough to get into heaven? Is it enough to be a good person? To keep the Ten Commandments? To be better than average? That's what millions of people believe. But what if Jesus says even the most outwardly righteous people who ever lived weren't good enough?In this Trinity 6 sermon, Pastor Rojas walks through Jesus' shocking words from the Sermon on the Mount and shows that the Fifth Commandment was never merely about murder, but about the heart. Jesus exposes the impossible standard of God's Law, leaving every sinner without excuse and every self-righteous hope shattered.But He doesn't leave us there.Jesus did not come merely to teach the Law. He came to fulfill it. Every commandment He kept, He kept in your place. Every act of perfect obedience was rendered on your behalf. His death forgives your sins, and His perfect righteousness is given to you as a free gift through faith. If your death should come tomorrow, your eternal life does not depend on the life you lived, but on the life Christ lived for you.If you have ever wondered, “How good do I actually have to be to get into heaven?” this sermon has the answer. And that answer is not found in you. It is found in Jesus Christ, your righteousness.Subscribe & Share if this sermon strengthened your faith.

This sermon addresses the universal struggle of finding purpose and significance in life, particularly when we feel unseen or insignificant. The pastor shares his personal experience of feeling purposeless despite professional success, using this vulnerability to connect with the congregation. Through an exposition of the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount, the message reveals that Jesus specifically spoke to ordinary, overlooked people in Galilee—fishermen, laborers, widows, and the poor—to declare their immense value in God's kingdom. The core theological insight is that purpose is not found in our position, title, or accomplishments, but in our identity as children of God. The sermon emphasizes that God assigns purpose to His creation, and that purpose is twofold: to be salt (preserving culture through godly character) and light (leading others to Christ). The message challenges believers to find contentment not in circumstances or achievements, but in knowing whose they are, offering hope to those struggling with identity crises due to life changes, loss, or feelings of inadequacy.

Join us as Pastor Chuck Maher continues his sermon series, "The Sermon On The Mount." This week we learn about the practice of fasting. (Please excuse the lower audio quality of this week's sermon as we experienced some technical issues while recording.)

What if the biggest problem in your life isn't your circumstances, but your character? This week on The Connecting Podcast, Paul and Shelby discuss why Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, and how lasting transformation comes not from escaping hardship, but from a heart that is being changed by God's grace.