Sermon Overview
What does it truly mean to be blessed? In His famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus redefines blessing in ways that challenge our culture and comfort our souls. This series walks through the Beatitudes, unveiling a Kingdom lifestyle marked by humility, mercy, purity, and peace. It’s a call to live differently — to embody a countercultural faith that finds favor with God even in life’s hardest moments. Join us as we discover what it really means when Heaven calls us blessed.
Who is Blessed by God?
Colton White
Sunday, July 6th, 2025
In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus opens His Sermon on the Mount with a series of surprising, upside-down declarations we now call the Beatitudes. He pronounces blessing not on the powerful or popular, but on the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, and those who mourn. This passage reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom — a place where humility is honored, mercy is rewarded, and persecution comes with promise. It reminds us that true blessing isn’t found in earthly success, but in a life aligned with God’s values. These words still challenge and comfort us today, inviting us to live differently in a world desperate for hope.
Broken, Grieving, and Blessed
Colton White
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Life can be hard. We all have felt feelings of lost, desperation, and despair. In Matthew 5:3-4, Jesus teaches that spiritual emptiness and heartfelt sorrow aren’t signs of failure, but opportunities to encounter God’s Kingdom and His comfort. These verses remind us that God draws near to the broken and fills us with eternal hope. In a world that values strength and self-reliance, Jesus invites us to find blessing in our weakness and hope in our grief.
Humble Power
Colton White
Sunday, July 20th, 2025
In a world that often celebrates aggression, dominance, and self-promotion, Jesus highlights the quiet strength of meekness — a power under control, rooted in humility and trust in God. This verse reminds us that true influence and lasting impact don’t come through force, but through a surrendered heart. God promises that the meek, though overlooked by many, will one day inherit everything He’s prepared for His people.
Hungry for God
Colton White
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Jesus highlights two essential qualities of a blessed life: a deep hunger for righteousness, and a heart full of mercy. He reminds us that those who passionately pursue what’s right and extend compassion to others will find both satisfaction and favor in God’s Kingdom. These verses challenge us to examine what we’re truly craving in life and how we’re treating those around us. In a world quick to condemn and slow to forgive, Jesus calls us to be people marked by grace, justice, and mercy.
A Pure and Peaceful People
Matt Oberhelman
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Jesus blesses the pure in heart and the peacemakers, revealing two powerful marks of Kingdom living. A pure heart isn’t about perfection, but about sincere devotion and undivided loyalty to God — with that comes the promise of seeing Him more clearly. Peacemakers, not just peace-lovers, actively work to bring reconciliation in a divided world and are honored as children of God. These verses remind us that both inner purity and outward peace reflect the character of our Father and the values of His Kingdom.
Rejected and Rejoicing
Colton White
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Jesus reminds His followers that living for God’s Kingdom will sometimes come with a cost. Those who stand for righteousness and live out their faith with courage may face opposition, rejection, or even persecution. Yet in the midst of hardship, Jesus calls them blessed, promising a great reward in Heaven. These verses encourage us to stay faithful, knowing we’re not alone — the prophets before us endured the same trials, and God’s favor rests on those who suffer for His name.
