Cornerstone Church Bristol

An Eye for an Eye? The Kingdom Way of Justice | Matthew 5:38–48

In this challenging message from the Sermon on the Mount, Larry unpacks Jesus’ radical teaching on revenge, justice, and reconciliation. Looking at “an eye for an eye” and “love your enemies,” he explores how Jesus moves beyond external behaviour and confronts the deeper issues of the heart. Rather than being controlled by retaliation, status, possessions, or personal rights, followers of Jesus are called to reflect the heart of the Father—responding with grace, wisdom, and a desire for reconciliation. This is not weakness or ignoring injustice, but a Spirit-empowered way of living that points others to Christ. A powerful message about what it means to live differently in the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Integrity: Let Your Yes Be Yes | Gospel of Matthew 5:33–37

In this week’s message, Alex continues our Kingdom Lifestyle series, exploring Jesus’ teaching on truth, integrity, and the power of our words in Matthew 5:33–37. Jesus challenges His followers not to rely on oaths, half-truths, or carefully chosen words to build credibility, but instead to live lives marked by honesty, consistency, and integrity. As citizens of God’s Kingdom, we carry His name in how we speak, act, and relate to others. This message reminds us that integrity is not simply about avoiding lies—it is about reflecting the character of God in everyday life, letting our “yes” be yes and our “no” be no. A timely call to repentance, authenticity, and wholehearted discipleship.

Kingdom Purity: The Heart Behind Lust, Marriage & Grace | Matthew 5:27–32

In this challenging and deeply relevant message from Matthew 5:27–32, Alex explores Jesus’ teaching on adultery, lust, marriage, and divorce within the Sermon on the Mount. Moving beyond outward actions, Jesus addresses the condition of the heart—revealing that true purity is not simply about behaviour, but about what we allow to shape our thoughts, desires, and relationships. Alex unpacks God’s design for marriage, the seriousness of sin, and the way culture can distort what God intended to be holy. Yet at the centre of this message is grace—reminding us that while sin is serious, Jesus is our sin-bearer, our righteousness, and the one who cleanses and restores. A powerful message calling us to purity, honesty, and deeper dependence on Christ in a world full of compromise.

Kingdom Living: Anger, Reconciliation & the Heart of True Righteousness | Matthew 5:21–26

In this message from Matthew 5:21–26, Alex explores one of Jesus’ most searching teachings from the Sermon on the Mount. Moving beyond the outward act of murder, Jesus exposes the deeper issue of anger, offence, and unresolved conflict within the heart. Alex unpacks how true righteousness is not found in religious performance or outward appearances, but through faith in Christ and a transformed heart. This message challenges us to examine our relationships, to deal honestly with hurt, to pursue reconciliation, and to live as peacemakers in God’s Kingdom. A timely and practical message on grace, forgiveness, and what it really means to reflect the heart of King Jesus in everyday life.

Salt, Light & the Upside-Down Kingdom

In this talk, Larry explores Jesus’ teaching on being the “salt of the earth” and “light of the world,” unpacking what it really means to live distinctly as a Christian. Rather than a call to perfection or pressure to perform, this is a declaration of identity—God works through ordinary, imperfect people to bring lasting impact. Moving through the Sermon on the Mount, Larry highlights how true faith is a matter of the heart, not outward appearance, and how the law ultimately reveals our need for Jesus. The result is a freeing message: not striving to earn approval, but living from a place of grace, dependence, and quiet transformation.