Perfect Like Your Father
Matthew 5:33-48
The Sermon on the Mount
What is the Law? • Michael Sciarra
This sermon delves into Jesus' teaching on the Law and the Prophets from Matthew 5:17-20, asserting that Christ fulfills all of God's Word, upholds its eternal authority, and empowers believers to live in righteous obedience by the Holy Spirit. It cautions against the distorted views of legalism and antinomianism, highlighting Christ's perfect righteousness as the sole means of salvation and the source of joyful adherence to God's commands.
September 6th, 2026 · September 6, 2026
The Sermon on the Mount
How Do I Live? • Michael Sciarra
This sermon explores Matthew 5:13-16, where Jesus describes his followers as the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world." It emphasizes that Christian living begins with a transformed character, leading believers to preserve society, flavor their surroundings, remain faithful in all endeavors, illuminate the darkness by making Christ known, and live visibly for the glory of God the Father.
August 30th, 2026 · August 30, 2026
The Sermon on the Mount
Will I Be Persecuted? • Michael Sciarra
The sermon explores Christian peacemaking and its implications for persecution, drawing from Matthew 5:9-12. It highlights the historical and ongoing reality of Christians suffering for their faith, emphasizing that believers are called to make peace, primarily through evangelism and fostering unity within the church. The core message is that Christians endure hardship and opposition because they value Christ above all earthly comforts and anticipate an eternal reward in heaven.
August 16th, 2026 · August 16, 2026
The Sermon on the Mount