Matt 5:1-12 – Relational Qualities of Being Meek and Merciful (pt 2 of 4)

by ray | Jul 3, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

When you hear the word “meek,” what comes to mind? You’re probably thinking doormat. A guy who gets struck on the cheek and he’s too chicken to fight back so he turns and offers his other check. People have a notion that Christians are so wimpy. A couple of weeks ago,...

Matt 5:1-12 – Relational Qualities of Being Meek and Merciful (pt 1 of 4)

by ray | Jul 3, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

Read Matthew 5:1-12. We are continuing on in the Beatitudes which kicks off Jesus’ first and arguably most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, which spans chapters 5-7 of Matthew. The Beatitudes contain 8 statements of blessing. As Brother Daniel shared last week,...

SBC Elects First African American President

by ray | Jun 20, 2012 | Conferences, Current Events

God is up to something good. Please read article.

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes: Personal Qualities of a Christian Disciple (pt4 of 4)

by ray | Jun 12, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

Personal: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (v4) The blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart, those who are pure in spirit. And lastly, v4– 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. You feel a lack. The kingdom of...

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes: Personal Qualities of a Christian Disciple (pt3 of 4)

by ray | Jun 12, 2012 | Matthew, NT, Sermons

Personal: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (v8) v8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” This is connected to being poor in spirit. While the rich in spirit and the rich period have many answers, many options, the poor in spirit don’t have all...