Beatitudes Conclusion

   Wrapping Up the Beatitudes Series
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 9

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

The teaching of Christ's beatitudes remind us of two important truths: 1) the kind of people Jesus was including in the Kingdom of Heaven, and 2) the transformation that takes place in those who become part of the Kingdom.
[Matthew 5:10-12, 4:23-25, 5:1-2]

Praying for the Persecuted Church
                             by Derrick Hamre (1.4MB MP3)

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Persecuted

   Real Spiritual Progress
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 8

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

Persecution is inevitable for those who practice righteousness...because it was inevitable for Jesus, a part of God's plan. We can delight in sharing in the sufferings of Christ, and through this reality, discover that in our weakness we are made strong.
[Matthew 5:10]

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Peacemakers

   The Blue Berets - Living Shalom
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 7

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

In peacemaking we discover our true identity, but we may also suffer the pain that Christ, the Prince of Peace endured. In this, the most well known of the beatitudes, Jesus calls us to be evangelists of shalom. Are we trouble-makers or peace-makers?
[Matthew 5:9]

Thank You for Praying by Garry Dewald (2.5MB MP3)

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Pure in Heart

   New World Order
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 6

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

Jesus makes the shocking statement in the beatitudes that the pure in heart will see God! But what does it really mean for someone to be “pure in heart,” and how will such people “see God?”
[Matthew 5:8]

The Presence of God by Geoff Davis (4.0MB MP3)
Introducing Wilma Gonzales by Derrick Hamre (2.4MB MP3)

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Merciful

   Spare the Rod Without Spoiling the Child?
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 5

Jeff Bjorgan

Spiritual Formation Pastor

Although it is tempting when faced with injustice to adopt the stance of “spare the rod and spoil the child,” the beatitudes remind us that people who have experienced God's mercy are merciful people.
[Matthew 5:7, Isaiah 61:1]

Introduction of James & Andrea Perreaux
                             by James Perreaux (2.5MB MP3)

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Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

   Salivating for a Feast
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 4

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

As Christians, we would expect Jesus to encourage the pursuit of righteousness. But, what does he really mean by “righteousness,” and what does it mean to “hunger and thirst” for it?
[Matthew 5:6, Revelation 7:15-17]

Dedication of Cole Benjamin McGillivray
                             by Derrick Hamre (2.9MB MP3)

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The Meek

   Power Under Control
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 3

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

In North America, meekness seems to be a characteristic associated with being spineless and is not necessarily admirable. Yet Jesus tells us that the meek are blessed. What does it really mean to be meek?
[Matthew 5:5]

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Those Who Mourn

   Feel the Pain
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 2

Derek Koch

Peachland Campus Pastor

Whether we mourn because of personal pain, the state of the world, or our own human nature, Jesus promises comfort–a comfort that ushers us into a relationship with God and others impossible to experience without mourning. Blessed are we when we mourn!
[Matthew 5:4]

Cassandra Monster & Roy Ralph Commissioning
                             by Derek Koch & Cassandra Monster (2.9MB MP3)

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Poor in Spirit

   It All Begins with the Heart
   Sermon on the Mount - Beatitudes Series 1

Derrick Hamre

Lead Pastor

To understand the beatitudes is to understand both Christ and his mission. The first beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of God," sets the tone for the whole sermon. It all begins in our hearts.
[Matthew 5:3]

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Hanson Family Commissioning
                             by Derrick Hamre (2.7MB MP3)

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