You have heard that it was said, but.....

This morning, we explored the heart of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5: 21-37), where He takes familiar commandments and deepens their meaning, challenging us to examine not just our actions but the attitudes and intentions within our hearts. Jesus’ words, “You have heard that it was said… but I tell you,” invite us to move beyond a surface-level obedience to the law and instead embrace a transformed inner life that reflects God’s character. In the areas explored (Anger, Lust, Divorce and Integrity), Jesus calls us to a deeper righteousness, one that flows from a heart transformed by His grace. The challenge is not merely to avoid outward sin but to cultivate a spirit of forgiveness, purity, faithfulness, and truthfulness in every aspect of our lives.

[00:00] - Welcome

[17:11] - Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

[18:23] - Anger and the Heart of Murder

[19:43] - The Roots of Anger and Revenge

[21:22] - The Call to Reconciliation

[22:33] - Personal Stories of Conflict and Mediation

[25:06] - Taking the First Step Toward Reconciliation

[28:07] - Lust and the Heart of Adultery

[29:00] - The Consequences of Lust

[30:01] - Examining Our Lives for Sin

[31:00] - Divorce: Pain and God’s Heart

[32:08] - Forgiveness and Restoration After Divorce

[33:12] - Strengthening Marriages

[34:29] - The Importance of Keeping Promises

[35:29] - Integrity in Everyday Speech

[36:34] - The Tsar’s Story: The Power of a Comma

[37:44] - Choosing Forgiveness Over Condemnation

[38:49] - Where Do You Place the Comma?

[40:06] - Closing Prayer and Invitation