The Sermon on the Mount | Week 3 | Salt and Light

The Sermon on the Mount | Week 7 | The Gospel & Integrity

In this message from The Sermon on the Mount, Jared Patrick explores Jesus’ teaching on marriage, divorce, vows, and integrity. Moving beyond legal loopholes and outward compliance, Jesus calls His followers to a deeper righteousness marked by faithfulness, honesty, and hearts that reflect the character of God. Through Matthew 5:31-37, we are reminded that God values covenant faithfulness and truthful speech. Whether in our marriages, relationships, or everyday conversations, believers are called to be people whose word can be trusted—people whose “yes” means yes and whose “no” means no. This message challenges us to pursue integrity not as a performance, but as the natural result of a life transformed by the gospel.

The Sermon on the Mount | Week 6 | The Gospel & Purity

In this message from The Sermon on the Mount, Jared Patrick unpacks Jesus’ challenging words about lust, purity, and the condition of the human heart. Moving beyond outward behavior, Jesus reveals that sin begins internally and calls His followers to pursue a holiness that reaches far deeper than external appearances. Through Matthew 5:27-30, we are reminded that true transformation is not found in willpower or self-improvement, but in the gospel. As Christ exposes the desires of our hearts, He also offers forgiveness, freedom, and the power to live differently through His grace. This message challenges us to turn from lesser things and find lasting satisfaction in Jesus alone.

The Sermon on the Mount | Week 5 | The Gospel & Anger

In this message from The Sermon on the Mount, Jared Patrick examines Jesus’ challenging teaching on anger and reconciliation. Moving beyond outward actions, Jesus reveals that the root of sin begins in the heart, confronting the anger, resentment, criticism, and bitterness that can quietly shape our lives and relationships. Through Matthew 5:21-26, we are reminded that the gospel not only transforms our behavior but also renews our hearts. As followers of Christ, we are called to pursue forgiveness, seek reconciliation, and reflect the grace that we ourselves have received through Jesus.

The Sermon on the Mount | Week 4 | Fulfilled, Not Abolished

In this message from The Sermon on the Mount, Jared Patrick explores Jesus’ teaching on the Law and the Prophets, revealing how Christ did not come to abolish God’s Word but to fulfill it completely. As Jesus clarifies His relationship to Scripture, we gain a deeper understanding of the authority, purpose, and enduring truth of God’s Word. Through Matthew 5:17-20, we are challenged to examine our own view of Scripture and to submit our lives to the authority of Christ. This message reminds us that the Bible is ultimately about God’s glory, His redemptive plan, and the fulfillment found in Jesus alone.

The Sermon on the Mount | Week 3 | Salt and Light

In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus calls His followers to live as salt and light in a world desperate for truth and hope. This message explores how Christians are meant to influence the culture around them—not by blending in, but by faithfully reflecting the character and goodness of Christ. God has uniquely placed His people to preserve what is good, shine light into darkness, and point others toward Jesus through both word and action. As we follow Christ faithfully, our lives become a visible testimony of His transforming power.