The Test of True Christianity, Part 3 (Matthew 7:21-29)

This week is Vision Sunday! It's the one Sunday per year when we acknowledge God's faithfulness in and through our church since our founding in 1870. And this year marks our 150th year of gospel ministry in Boston! We will celebrate our past and focus on our present and future mission to invite Boston and beyond into a life-changing relationship with Christ and his church. We'll open the final words of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and see Jesus' test of a true Christian.

The Test of True Christianity, Part 2 (Matthew 7:15-20)

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a powerful invitation into his true kingdom in contrast to counterfeit Christianity. In Part 2 this week, we'll look at the importance and value of teachers--those who guide us along the path of discipleship. Jesus warns us about "false prophets" and gives us some advice for discerning whether a teacher is true or false.

The Test of True Christianity, Part 1 (Matthew 7:13-20)

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a powerful invitation into his true kingdom in contrast to counterfeit Christianity. In Part 1 this week, we'll see the first two invitations to walk the narrow way and to follow the right teachers.

The Prayer-Empowered Kingdom Life (Matthew 7:7-12)

Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is chock full of blunt, challenging teaching that can leave even the best of us feeling discouraged at our lack of righteousness. If you've ever felt like a failure, this week's passage is for you. Jesus concludes the main body of his sermon with one of the most encouraging--and empowering--passages in all of Scripture.

How (Not) to Judge (Matthew 7:1-6)

In this Sunday's passage, Jesus has a stark warning for us about a self-righteous and overly critical spirit. How easy is it to see the faults of others and yet overlook our own flaws! The answer, however, isn't to avoid all judgments, but to exercise judgment with humility and care.