Pressure has a way of revealing what’s really inside us. In "Revealing Christ Under Pressure", join Thrive Preaching School Student Raul Mazariego as he unpacks Matthew 5:33–42 and explores how Jesus calls His followers to respond when integrity is tested, pride is wounded, relationships are strained, and generosity costs something. This message is not just about controlling reactions. It’s about letting Jesus transform the heart so that, when life squeezes us, His character comes out.
The Heart of the Matter: An Inside Out Look at Sex, Sin, and Divorce (Matthew 5:27-32)
Jesus’ teaching on lust and divorce can sound severe until we see the heart behind it. In The Heart of the Matter, join Pastor Nick Osborne from The Wild Way as he unpacks Matthew 5:27–32 and shows how Jesus is protecting people, confronting hardness of heart, and calling us toward a more whole and flourishing life. If you’ve carried wounds, regret, or questions around relationships, this message offers truth with grace.
Can We Settle This Matter? (Matthew 5:21-26) | The Gospel of Matthew
Join Pastor J.B. in "Can We Settle this Matter?" as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Learn why these famous words from Jesus are not so much about anger or murder but about something else much bigger that we all need to be thinking about.
Every Stroke Counts (Matthew 5:17-20) | The Gospel of Matthew
A missing punctuation mark can change a sentence. A missing piece can change the whole picture. In Every Stroke Counts, join Thrive Preaching School Student Timson Hui as he explores why Jesus says not even the smallest stroke of Scripture will disappear until everything is accomplished. This message invites us to see the Bible not as optional fine print, but as the story that points us to Jesus and shapes our lives from the inside out.
Where Feet May Fail (Blessed Are the Persecuted) (Matthew 5:10) | The Gospel of Matthew
What does it mean to be “blessed” when following Jesus costs you something?
In Where Feet May Fail, join Thrive Preaching School Student Carmen Hui as she continues through the Beatitudes and explores Jesus’ words about persecution and the surprising hope hidden in them.
This message doesn’t minimize rejection, pressure, or the fear of standing out, but points us to a deeper confidence: when our faith feels weak, Jesus is still holding on to us.