Clash of Kingdoms
There are 21 sermons in this series, listed here in descending order. If you want to start at the beginning, scroll to the bottom of the page. We live in a world with two competing kingdoms. Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount" is his longest recorded message and it is all about what it means to live in the Kingdom of God.
21 - A Firm Foundation
By: Scott Hall On: 09/05/2021
Jesus compares two houses, one that withstands the storms of life and one that is swept away. The difference was all in the foundation.
Jesus compares two houses, one that withstands the storms of life and one that is swept away. The difference was all in the foundation.
20 - Cutting Through The Voices pt.2
By: Mike Hauser On: 08/29/2021
There are many voices that claim to speak spiritual truths. We need to be able to discern the ones who manipulate and twist the truth from those whose words lead to life in Christ.
There are many voices that claim to speak spiritual truths. We need to be able to discern the ones who manipulate and twist the truth from those whose words lead to life in Christ.
19 - Cutting Through the Voices pt.1
By: Scott Hall On: 08/15/2021
Those who have a spiritual voice in your life will have a significant impact on the destination of your life.
Those who have a spiritual voice in your life will have a significant impact on the destination of your life.
18 - The Way
By: Mike Hauser On: 08/08/2021
Jesus said that there is a narrow gate that leads to life and a wide gate that leads to death. But what makes the gate narrow?
Jesus said that there is a narrow gate that leads to life and a wide gate that leads to death. But what makes the gate narrow?
17 - Altering Your Way of Life
By: Scott Hall On: 08/01/2021
When we realize the way of life that Jesus is calling us to live it will alter everything.
When we realize the way of life that Jesus is calling us to live it will alter everything.
16 - Deeper Into Prayer
By: Scott Hall On: 07/25/2021
What if the greatest gift we could receive through prayer is the character of Christ?
What if the greatest gift we could receive through prayer is the character of Christ?
15 - You Plank is in the Way
By: Mike Hauser On: 07/18/2021
Our responsibility as Christ followers is to draw people into the Kingdom of God. We will never do that if we spend more time judging them than loving them.
Our responsibility as Christ followers is to draw people into the Kingdom of God. We will never do that if we spend more time judging them than loving them.
14 - When Worry Gets in the Way
By: Scott Hall On: 07/11/2021
Worry takes our eyes away from God and causes to pursue our own well-being rather than God's Kingdom.
Worry takes our eyes away from God and causes to pursue our own well-being rather than God's Kingdom.
13 - Pulled in Two Directions
By: Scott Hall On: 07/04/2021
If our treasure and pursuits are based in this world then we will miss the Kingdom. Jesus instructs his followers to keep their eyes on what is coming not on what is around them.
If our treasure and pursuits are based in this world then we will miss the Kingdom. Jesus instructs his followers to keep their eyes on what is coming not on what is around them.
12 - Framework for Fasting
By: Scott Hall On: 06/27/2021
Fasting is something that many people seem to be interested in, but without a thought to its spiritual impact. Yet, Jesus expects his followers to practice fasting regularly. Today, we get to look at a framework for what fasting means and what it looks like in our lives.
Fasting is something that many people seem to be interested in, but without a thought to its spiritual impact. Yet, Jesus expects his followers to practice fasting regularly. Today, we get to look at a framework for what fasting means and what it looks like in our lives.
11 - A Framework for Prayer
By: Scott Hall On: 06/20/2021
Jesus gave us a framework by which to pray. It's not an incantation or something specific that we have to pray to "get" anything. This is a framework by which to understand that nature of prayer itself.
Jesus gave us a framework by which to pray. It's not an incantation or something specific that we have to pray to "get" anything. This is a framework by which to understand that nature of prayer itself.
10 - Foundations of Prayer
By: Scott Hall On: 06/13/2021
In part one of a two part message on prayer, we consider Jesus' instructions on prayer, what it isn't, and why we need it even if God already knows everything anyway.
In part one of a two part message on prayer, we consider Jesus' instructions on prayer, what it isn't, and why we need it even if God already knows everything anyway.
9 - Secretly Generous
By: Mike Hauser On: 06/06/2021
Acts of charity are a private matter between the giver and God and should be used only to glorify Him, not to honor the giver. There are eternal implications if we get this wrong.
Acts of charity are a private matter between the giver and God and should be used only to glorify Him, not to honor the giver. There are eternal implications if we get this wrong.
8 - Love Your Enemies
By: Scott Hall On: 05/30/2021
It is the nature and character of God to be good and so His goodness is shown to all people at all times, regardless of how "good" they are. We represent Him and are to display His character at all times as well, regardless of how we are treated.
It is the nature and character of God to be good and so His goodness is shown to all people at all times, regardless of how "good" they are. We represent Him and are to display His character at all times as well, regardless of how we are treated.
7 - The Wrong Way To Live
By: Scott Hall On: 05/23/2021
Our dignity, our possessions, our time, these are not under our control as much as we think they are. So life in Kingdom when these things are challenged has more to do with how we engage with one another than it does with how we maintain them.
Our dignity, our possessions, our time, these are not under our control as much as we think they are. So life in Kingdom when these things are challenged has more to do with how we engage with one another than it does with how we maintain them.
6 - Yes Means Yes
By: Mike Hauser On: 05/16/2021
We represent the Kingdom of God in how we engage with other people. Jesus takes on a deceitful and manipulative practice that was all too common at that time, and still finds its roots in our lives today. As followers of Christ we're meant to live differently.
We represent the Kingdom of God in how we engage with other people. Jesus takes on a deceitful and manipulative practice that was all too common at that time, and still finds its roots in our lives today. As followers of Christ we're meant to live differently.
5 - Standards in the Kingdom
By: Scott Hall On: 05/09/2021
Most people will accept that adultery is wrong. But we, as a society, seem to think that lust is no big deal. God's standards are different than the rest of the world. He looks at lust as something deeper and more insidious. In today's sermon we find out why.
Most people will accept that adultery is wrong. But we, as a society, seem to think that lust is no big deal. God's standards are different than the rest of the world. He looks at lust as something deeper and more insidious. In today's sermon we find out why.
4 - When Anger Crosses a Line
By: Scott Hall On: 05/02/2021
Anger in and of itself is not a sin, but there is a line that shouldn't be crossed.
Anger in and of itself is not a sin, but there is a line that shouldn't be crossed.
3 - A New Way to be Righteous
By: Mike Hauser On: 04/25/2021
Jesus says that the law of Moses still matters, and he says that you have to be more righteous than a Pharisee to get into the Kingdom of Heaven! This seems to contradict everything he's said up until this point. What is going on?
Jesus says that the law of Moses still matters, and he says that you have to be more righteous than a Pharisee to get into the Kingdom of Heaven! This seems to contradict everything he's said up until this point. What is going on?
2 - City on a Hill
By: Scott Hall On: 04/17/2021
The message of Christ was that the Kingdom of God is at hand! He says this 50 times just in Matthew, and his sermon on the mount was an overview of what this means. This is meant to be a great hope to us and the world around us.
The message of Christ was that the Kingdom of God is at hand! He says this 50 times just in Matthew, and his sermon on the mount was an overview of what this means. This is meant to be a great hope to us and the world around us.
1 - Clash of Kingdoms | The Beatitudes
By: Scott Hall On: 04/11/2021
This is not a list of ways to live but a list of those who have been rejected by the powerful, the castoffs, the rejects. These are the people Jesus calls into the Kingdom of God.
This is not a list of ways to live but a list of those who have been rejected by the powerful, the castoffs, the rejects. These are the people Jesus calls into the Kingdom of God.