In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is laying the foundation for his followers, plainly telling us what it means to be a Christian – how we are to think and act. It is a sort of “Christian manifesto”, and more broadly speaking, the Sermon shows us what it means to be human. In this series, we will look at Jesus’ words in Matthew 5 in hopes of seeing what it means for Redeemer to be the church that God desires it to be in our region and world.
Mar 21, 2021
A Final Word
By: Pastor Carl
Series: Sermon on the Mount
“A Final Word” – Matthew 7:21-29
You
Review Matthew 7:21-29. How does this speak to your life?
• What, if it was robbed from you, would lead to your feeling lost,
worthless and as if life lost its meaning? Be honest.
• What in our passage scares you? Comforts you? Challenges
you? Why?
Church
What implications does Matthew 7:21-29 have for us as a church
community?
• Jesus says that “many will say” that they have lived as Christians
but have not known him (Jesus) at all. How can Redeemer help
ensure that fewer “believers” live in this sort of delusion?
City
How does this passage speak to our city?
• If there is only one foundation (Jesus) that we can build on which
can bear the weight of our hopes, fears and needs, then how
does the church model and proclaim this truth to a world that not
only doesn’t trust Jesus, but is skeptical of anyone’s ability and
right to tell them how to live?
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- Mar 21, 2021A Final Word
Mar 21, 2021A Final WordBy: Pastor CarlSeries: Sermon on the Mount“A Final Word” – Matthew 7:21-29 You Review Matthew 7:21-29. How does this speak to your life? • What, if it was robbed from you, would lead to your feeling lost, worthless and as if life lost its meaning? Be honest. • What in our passage scares you? Comforts you? Challenges you? Why? Church What implications does Matthew 7:21-29 have for us as a church community? • Jesus says that “many will say” that they have lived as Christians but have not known him (Jesus) at all. How can Redeemer help ensure that fewer “believers” live in this sort of delusion? City How does this passage speak to our city? • If there is only one foundation (Jesus) that we can build on which can bear the weight of our hopes, fears and needs, then how does the church model and proclaim this truth to a world that not only doesn’t trust Jesus, but is skeptical of anyone’s ability and right to tell them how to live?
- Mar 14, 2021Christian Love
Mar 14, 2021Christian LoveBy: Pastor CarlSeries: Sermon on the Mount“Christian Love” – Matthew 5:43-48 You Review Matthew 5:43-48. How does this speak to your life? • Who do you find it hard to show love to? Why? • What would a prayer for your enemy sound like? What would you pray for? How would you “make the sun shine” and send “rain” upon them? Church What implications does Matthew 5:43-48 have for us as a church community? • What role can the church play in helping you/believers to better understand what it means to love your enemies and help you to practically show this love? City How does this passage speak to our city? • If our enemies are those who persecute us and those we “hate” or look down upon, then who are the “hated” peoples in our region/city? • How might Redeemer show love for these people? How might you?
- Mar 7, 2021Christians in the Age of Offence
Mar 7, 2021Christians in the Age of OffenceBy: Pastor CarlSeries: Sermon on the Mount“Christians in the Age of Offence” – Matthew 5:38-42 You Review Matthew 5:38-42. How does this speak to your life? • Think about the last time you were angry. What made you angry? Why did it anger you? • What would need to change in the way you deal with being offended for you to live as Jesus instructs you to live? Why is this so hard for you? Church What implications does Matthew 5:38-42 have for us as a church community? • How do you think the church (Redeemer or the Church in general) does in modeling the sort of ”non-retaliation” within its walls? • Do we respond to wrongs with mercy, love and generosity? If so – how? If not – why do you think that is? City How does this passage speak to our city? • Jesus asks us to not resist those who wish to do us harm. What might a church that learned to “turn the cheek” and “go the second mile” look like in our community?
- Feb 28, 2021Christian Integrity
Feb 28, 2021Christian IntegrityBy: Pastor CarlSeries: Sermon on the Mount“Christian Integrity” – Matthew 5:33-37 You Review Matthew 5:33-37. How does this speak to your life? • Have you ever thought about who and what you trust? Are you suspicious of people? What media outlets do you trust? Why do you trust some but not others and what does that tell you about your biases? Church What implications does Matthew 5:33-37 have for us as a church community? • What implications do Jesus’ words have on the Church’s handling of things like church membership, volunteer responsibilities, etc.? • What can we do in the church to increase the trust that we have for one another? What role do our promises to one another play in this? City How does this passage speak to our city? • We can see that trust for institutions and governments is plummeting in Canada. How might the Church be a countercultural community of integrity in the Niagara Region?
- Feb 21, 2021Marriage & Divorce
Feb 21, 2021Marriage & DivorceBy: Pastor CarlSeries: Sermon on the Mount“Marriage & Divorce” – Matthew 5:32 YouReview Matthew 5:31-32. How does this speak to your life?• Considering Jesus’ words about divorce in this passage and in 19:3-9, how is your view on marriage and divorce changed? Church What implications does Matthew 5:31-32 have for us as a church community? • How might Redeemer better care for people who have been or are considering divorce? • Where have you seen churches fail to care for people who have gone through divorce? How could they have responded better? City How does this passage speak to our city? • Considering your unchurched friends, family, coworkers and what you see on TV, what do you think the world’s view about marriage and divorce are? How does this view differ from Jesus’ perspective? • If the church is to be a “city on a hill”, and “salt and light”, what might we do to model Godly marriages in our region? How might we model biblical healing for those who have gone through divorces?
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