New Righteousness

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 5:17-20. Jesus fulfills and gives what is necessary.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

If our salvation is secured by faith in Jesus and not behavior, how does the Law help us now?

What keeps us from experiencing heart transformation in Jesus?

How can the community of believers spur each other on to live under the commands of Jesus?

Why is a new way of life appealing?

Light to be Seen

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 5:13-16. Followers of Jesus are lights in the darkness.

Sermon notes.

Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why are we inclined to keep faith personal? What are the dangers of going public?

Why are these good works necessary for God to be glorified?

How do we avoid the corruption of the world as salt in it?

Lights are brighter together. In what ways can we act as a community to "let our light shine?"

Blessed

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 5:1-12. Followers of Jesus live under a kingdom ethic.

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Questions to keep the conversation going:

Why does this list of characteristics seem so far out of reach for us?

What hope do we have in living in this way? How does the community of faith help us?

What is appealing about this kingdom life to outsiders?

How does this ethic give us hope in midst of a time of turmoil and strife?

Tempted to Live

Pastor Jonathan Shradar preaches on Matthew 4:1-11. Jesus fights for you.

Sermon notes.

Questions to keep the conversation going:

In what ways do you see yourself falling for the old temptations?

How does God's word give you a way out?

How can the community of faith help you with recognizing temptation and fighting against it?

What hope does Jesus' defeating Satan give us as we face our daily lives?

How can we spread this hope to others?