Are we choosing convenience over compassion?

In this message from the Under Construction series, we dive into Proverbs 3:27-30 to confront a challenging truth: when it is in our power to do good, waiting isn’t neutral—it’s a choice. We often scan Scripture looking for loopholes, trying to define exactly who "deserves" our time, money, or grace, but God's Word completely flips our self-justifications on their head.

Through an honest look at our natural instinct to protect ourselves from the costs of loving others, this message challenges us to examine the small, quiet compromises we make every day.

Key themes in this sermon:

The Escalation of Compromise: How small, seemingly insignificant acts of withholding good can slowly erode our integrity and lead to active harm.

Redefining the Neighbor: Moving past our cultural, comfortable boundaries to embrace Jesus’s radical definition of community and proximity.

Overcoming the "Worthiness" Audit: Why managing outcomes and judging who is deserving of our help gets in the way of true, Christ-like compassion.

Ultimately, God doesn’t ask us to determine who is worthy of our compassion; He asks us to remember who showed us compassion first. Tune in to discover what it means to step into the gap and live out a faith that refuses to hold back.

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Dive deeper into the tension of living out true biblical compassion and generosity in this episode of Beyond the Sermon.

Following up on last week’s look at the prayer of Agur in Proverbs 30 regarding financial extremes and contentment, this discussion tackles the challenging commands found in Proverbs 3:27-30. Hosts Cathy Musto, Steve Musto, and Tylor Fisher wrestle with why true compassion feels so incredibly difficult to live out in a modern, consumer-driven culture that constantly values self preservation over community.

We unpack the reality that biblical generosity isn't just about writing a check to clear a guilty conscience. How do you know when someones need is yours to answer, and how do you move past the paralyzing fear of being taken advantage of? Discover what it looks like to surrender the results of your obedience to God, move past a transactional mindset, and uncover genuine joy through the radical risk of loving others well.

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Money is one of the most complex and culturally charged topics we face, and the church world is no exception. Does God command His followers to live in poverty, or is wealth the ultimate sign of His blessing? Or is it something else entirely?

In this message, Pastor Steve unpacks the mixed signals our culture sends about finances by diving into a unique prayer found in Proverbs 30. This sermon challenges us to re-evaluate what we are truly chasing. It turns out, handling money wisely isn't actually about the size of your bank account—it’s about the state of your heart.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
The Integrity Test: How a small, accidental $2.86 oversight at a grocery checkout line reveals the true worth of our character.

The Danger of Extremes: Why the writer of Proverbs 30 asks God for neither poverty nor wealth, and the unique spiritual traps that come with both.

The "Just a Little Bit More" Trap: Why chasing wealth can become a never-ending cycle that leaves us spiritually empty.

Putting It Back in the Box: A powerful reminder of what happens when the game of life ends, and what actually remains.

Tune in to discover how to move past the anxiety of "never having enough" and step into the true freedom of Biblical contentment.

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In this week's installment of Beyond the Sermon, we tackle some of the most debated and nuanced "grey areas" in modern culture and faith: alcohol, marijuana, and money. We dive headfirst into the tough questions that many believers wrestle with behind closed doors:

Alcohol & Culture: Is it okay to have a bar in your house, or are we accidentally building shrines to our cultural habits?

The Marijuana Landscape: How should Christians navigate the shifting legal and social views on weed and self-medication?

Wealth & Contentment: What are the hidden spiritual dangers of having "too much," and what can the Old Testament teach us about finding true contentment?

Join us as we put these cultural hot topics through a vital heart check. How do we balance Christian freedom with our kingdom purpose?

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The Bible has a lot to say about alcohol—and it might not be exactly what you think. From verses celebrating it as a blessing to stark warnings against reckless living, scripture doesn't shy away from this complex and culturally charged topic.

In this message from the "Under Construction" sermon series, we take an honest, balanced look at how to build our lives on wisdom rather than foolishness when it comes to alcohol. Beginning with a moving testimony from Aubrey about finding life-giving freedom after addiction, Pastor Steve Musto explores the tension between biblical liberty and scriptural warning.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
The Two Sides of the Coin: How the Bible portrays alcohol as both a potential blessing for celebration and a dangerous trap for reckless living.

Abstain vs. Partake: Breaking down the two primary scriptural responses to alcohol and understanding how personal conviction works within Christian freedom.

The Heart of the Matter: Why God is just as concerned with why we turn to a drink as He is with how much we drink.

Identifying the "Yellow Flags": Practical, honest warning signs to help evaluate whether alcohol is starting to master your habits, your heart, or your home.

Tune in to discover how to navigate culture, personal conviction, and spiritual maturity with wisdom, guardrails, and grace.

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Steve, Tami, and Natalie discuss what wisdom with alcohol looks like for Christ-followers.

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If you were handed a magic wand with only one wish left, what would you ask for? When God offered King Solomon absolutely anything he wanted, Solomon didn't ask for wealth or power—he asked for wisdom.

But how did he actually get it? Was it a sudden, effortless supernatural download, or was it something he had to pursue?

In this message, Pastor Steve dives into Proverbs 2 to unpack what it truly means to acquire and live out Godly wisdom. It’s far more than just collecting biblical facts or having a high spiritual IQ; true wisdom is about application, proximity to God, and knowing how to navigate life's messy contradictions.

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