Jesus confronts our impulse to perform with three challenges that lead us to live by faith in him: (1) perfect makes practice; (2) for his eyes only; and (3) eyes on the prize. This sermon is part 1 of "Messiah's Reward," Bryan Craddock's series on Matthew 6 & 7.

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(0:00) How Christianity Becomes a Circus

(5:02) Challenge 1--Perfect Makes Practice

(15:48) Challenge 2--For His Eyes Only

(25:27) Challenge 3--Eyes on the Prize

(34:38) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our hateful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: neighbors; (2) grasp the implication: love; and (3) adopt the application: sonship. This sermon is part 7 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) How We're Like Avocados

(6:32) Who Is My Neighbor? | Matthew 5.43

(14:44) Identifying Enemies | Matthew 5.44

(21:34) Living as Sons of God | Matthew 5.45-48

(28:56) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our vengeful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: justice; (2) grasp the implication: retaliation; and (3) adopt the application: goodness. This sermon is part 6 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Why Relationships Blow Up & the Change We Need

(6:38) An Eye for an Eye: Limiting Vengeance | Matthew 5.38

(15:51) The Problem with DIY Justice | Matthew 5.39

(25:30) Why Turn the Other Cheek | Matthew 5.39-42

(36:35) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our deceitful hearts: (1) recall the limitation: swearing falsely; (2) grasp the implication: equivocation; and (3) adopt the application: truthfulness. This sermon is part 5 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) The Glitch in Our Programming

(5:32) Your Day in Court | Matthew 5.33

(15:00) Do You Have a Jello Heart? | Matthew 5.34-36

(26:07) Stop Being a Chameleon | Matthew 5.37

(33:38) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our adulterous hearts: (1) recall the limitation: adultery; (2) grasp the implication: desire and divorce; and (3) adopt the application: amputation. This sermon is part 4 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Are you Pushing God's Boundaries?

(4:15) What's Wrong with Adultery? Matthew 5.27

(14:29) How did Jesus View Lust & Divorce? Matthew 5.28, 31-32

(27:03) What is Spiritual Amputation? Matthew 5.29-30

(39:20) Summary and Response

Jesus leads us through three steps toward overcoming our murderous hearts: (1) recall the limitation: murder; (2) grasp the implication: anger; and (3) adopt the application: reconciliation. This sermon is part 3 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Why Does Murder Fascinate Us?

(5:48) The Difficulty Defining Murder

(11:34) The Link Between Murder and Anger

(21:03) Overcoming Anger with Reconciliation

(28:26) Summary and Response

We can rejoice that Jesus fulfills God's Law for us in four major ways: (1) the hope for a king; (2) the demand for atonement; (3) the requirement of blessing, and (4) the need for transformation. This sermon is part 2 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(0:00) Unlocking the Way to God

(6:14) The Hope for a King

(14:28) The Demand for Atonement

(20:58) The Requirement for Blessing

(29:24) The Need for Transformation

(35:42) Summary and Response

Jesus begins His Sermon on the Mount with three reasons to be righteous: (1) Not accomplishment, but dependence; (2) not conformity, but distinction; and (3) not concealment, but enlightenment. This sermon is part 1 of “Messiah's Righteousness,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse sermon series on Matthew 5.

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(00:00) The Danger of Misusing God's Law

(6:52) Not Accomplishment but Dependence | Matthew 5.1-12

(18:01) Not Conformity but Distinction | Matthew 5.13

(27:22) Not Concealment but Enlightenment | Matthew 5.14-16

(35:06) Summary and Response