We sometimes despair at the state of the world. We notice, particularly, how standards are declining. What was once considered immoral, even scandalous, is now accepted as the norm, and we ask, “What can we do about it?” Today’s sermon from the Sermon on the Mount gives us an answer. Jesus’ teaching is revolutionary and, […]

Today we commence a series of sermons on Matthew 5-7—”The Sermon on the Mount”. John Stott comments that this is the best known part of the teaching of Jesus—but the least understood. We often hear people suggest that, even if you ignore the rest of the New Testament, these 3 chapters are important for everyone. […]