Jesus reveals the identity of His followers as salt that brings the flavor of heaven to the earth and light that shines brightly in the darkness. He has not come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. The Kingdom He announces is not only about going to heaven, though that promise is real, but about bringing the reality of heaven to earth here and now.

In this study of Matthew 5:21–26, we focus on the Father's heart behind the commandment - “Do not murder.” When God speaks against murder, He is declaring value for your life and the lives of those around you. This sermon explores how we frequently devalue what God loves - whether through bitterness in our minds, distance on our screens, or a culture of contempt in our marriages. By looking to the cross, we find the grace to own our part and pursue the radical, urgent reconciliation Jesus calls us to.

Jesus reveals that the Kingdom of God is not simply about external actions but about an internal transformation. In this message, Pastor Andrew Fish continues the series on The Sermon On The Mount by talking about the beatitudes from Matthew 5:7-12. As we encounter Jesus, He forms in us the heart posture of His kingdom: mercy, purity, peace, and faithfulness in the midst of persecution and suffering.