The Good Life: Living Out the Way of Jesus

Whether it’s through the news, social media, or the anxiety that is present in our daily lives, many of the messages we receive leave us feeling angry, polarized, and without hope. But Jesus says we’re “blessed” by following HIS way, HIS teachings, and living in complete contrast to those messages. How is that possible? Christ’s teachings from the Sermon on the Mount show us a radical, counter-intuitive, upside-down way to live – and not only experience the good life, but transform the world.

September 8 | Blessed Are: An Introduction to the Beatitudes | Matthew 5: 1-12

September 15 | Being the Light | Matthew 5:13-16

September 22 | Honoring the Law | Matthew 5:17-20

September 29 | Controlling Your Anger | Matthew 5:21-26

October 6 | Managing Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-30

October 13 | Turning the Other Cheek | Matthew 5:38-42

October 20 | Loving Your Enemies | Matthew 5: 43-48

October 27 | Knowing Your Priorities | Matthew 6:19-24

November 3 | Giving Grace Freely | Matthew 7:1-6

November 10 | Loving Others Well | Matthew 7:12-14

November 17 | Bearing Good Fruit | Matthew 7: 15-20

November 24 | Remaining on Solid Ground | Matthew 7:24-29

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR THE GOOD LIFE SERIES

Looking for some encouraging content during The Good Life series? Our Ministers' Team has several recommendations for you!

• READ

  The Narrow Path: How the Subversive Way of Jesus Satisfies Our Souls

  Rich Villodas' book explains why the most well-known talk in the history of the world—the Sermon on the Mount—is also the most paradoxical one. In it, Jesus holds up the narrow path as the most spacious . . . and the broader path as the more confining one.

• WATCH

  Re-engage with our past sermon series that focuses on The Lord's Prayer as the most fundamental of prayers, grounding us in times of unrest.

  Patterns of Prayer Sermon Series

• JOURNAL

  Follow our readings throughout The Good Life series and journal about how God speaks to you. Download your copy or pick up a hardcopy at church.