The Sermon The Sermon on the Mount presents a transformative vision of kingdom living, calling believers to a deeper righteousness that transcends mere external obedience by confronting the heart's intentions. Jesus establishes a pattern of gathering and teaching, emphasizing that true discipleship involves a radical reorientation of thought and behavior, rooted in the grace of God revealed in His person and work. Through repeated phrases like 'you have heard it said, but I say to you,' He elevates the standard of righteousness, exposing the hypocrisy of self-righteousness and calling for internal purity, mercy, and love—even toward enemies—reflecting the character of God. The sermon culminates in a call to discernment and humility, warning against judgmentalism while affirming the necessity of righteous judgment grounded in divine truth, all sustained by a life of servanthood, dependence on the Spirit, and trust in God's provision. Ultimately, it invites believers to live as ambassadors of the kingdom, marked by hope, compassion, and a continual posture of surrender to God's transforming grace. The Sermon… A Kingdom Reset for Kingdom People Matthew 5–7 Introduction: When Jesus Opens His Mouth All right, church… let's jump in the truth. Let's jump in the Word of God. Amen. We're in Matthew chapter 7, but really we're walking right through the Sermon on the Mount—Matthew 5, 6, and 7. And I'll tell you right up front: this sermon will work on you. It's meant to. Jesus didn't preach this sermon to impress anybody. He preached it to change how people think. He was confronting an old way of thinking and introducing a kingdom way of thinking. "Seeing the multitudes, H
