Like the ancient believers that Peter encouraged to “hang in there,” we too experience hardships, trials and difficulties. So we ask the question, “As people who have been given a new birth into a living hope, what can we expect as we endure these struggles?” (1 Peter 1:3-12)
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Much like ancient Rome in the time of Peter, the world around us is wrecked by the effects of sin that lead to brokenness, despair, and death, but, as Christ followers, we take courage in the fact that this world is not our ultimate home. The letters of Peter speak a message of unity, hope, and perseverance to our weary souls. (1 Peter 1:1-2)
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A message focusing on the importance of removing the fences that keep us separate from each other as followers of Christ and members of the Family of God. (Hebrews 10:22-26)
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For most American Christians—persecution is the exception and not the rule— so Jesus’ words are a reality check. They are a reminder that this world is not our home. And that, perhaps, we should be less focused on maintaining our rights and privileges, and more focused on praying for those around us who are enduring real persecution and suffering. (Matthew 5:10-12)
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Peace doesn’t just happen; Kingdom citizens are called to make peace. Our focus is not on having a peaceful personality but on the action of peacemaking. The blessed ones are the children of God who reflect the peace of their heavenly Father. (Matthew 5:9)
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Sincerity with God and others… Cleansing, not of our own deeds, but through the blood of Christ… Transformation, as we cooperate with His plan and purpose for us. These are the keys to the blessed pure heart that will allow us to one day fully see God. (Matthew 5:8)
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True mercy, received by the merciful, does not happen by chance or accident. It is a certainty; a spiritual principle of The Kingdom of Christ, established by the one true God. But, if we’re honest, we sometimes struggle with extending mercy. (Matthew 5:7)
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Guest speaker Matt Shively shares an inspiring personal perspective on hungering & thirsting for spiritual truth while overcoming the difficulties this life often brings. (Matthew 5:6)
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Kingdom citizens are called to be faithful and reliable, to live with strength under control, and in full acceptance of our LORD and His plans and purposes. As we do, we will experience true blessedness… the divine joy and spiritual reality of our inheritance in God’s Kingdom. (Matthew 5:5)
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Who wants to mourn? I don’t want to mourn; I want to be happy. Strangely, Jesus says these two emotions are related. How can that make sense? In order to respond to what Jesus means here, we need to understand three truths about mourning. (Matthew 5:4)
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