A Simple Yes or No Will Do
In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus doesn't ask us to swear more carefully. He tells us to stop swearing altogether — and to let the integrity of our character do the talking. Barry Johnson unpacks what Jesus really meant when He said "Let your yes be yes and your no be no," why trustworthiness is the greatest currency in God's kingdom, and how to close the gap between the faith we confess on Sunday and the life we live on Monday.
Surpassing Pharisaic Righteousness
Jesus told the crowd: unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Tony Padgett unpacks what that means for ordinary believers — and why the answer is not trying harder, but surrendering deeper.
The Blessings of Influence and Purpose
What if the most powerful thing you could do for the world around you isn't louder, bigger, or more polished — but simply different? In this message from Matthew 5:13-16, Tony Padgett unpacks what it truly means to be salt and light in a decaying world. Discover why salt was "white gold" in Jesus' day, how the story of Ananias and Paul proves one act of faithfulness can change history, and how to let your light shine without compromise or apology.