February 22, 2026 - Pastor Brandi
"Christ came not to destroy the law or the prophets but to fulfill them"
Pastor Brandi continues teaching through the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that Jesus’ teaching establishes a progression of spiritual formation—character, identity, and foundation. Her sermon highlights that the law given in the Old Testament revealed humanity’s need for a Savior, while Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it and establish a new covenant centered on heart transformation rather than behavioral rule-keeping. Believers are called to live as salt and light through the empowering work of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that righteousness comes through faith in Christ rather than human effort. Pastor Brandi's message encourages authenticity, spiritual growth through trials, and understanding the continuity between the Old and New Covenants in the Bible, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the completed sacrifice who enables transformed kingdom living.
Scriptures:
* Genesis 15:13–16 * Matthew 5:1–20 * 2 Corinthians 3:3 * Hebrews 9:25–28
* Hebrews 10:1–14 * Romans 10:4 * Galatians 3:1–25 * John 19:28–30 * 2 Timothy 3:16–17 * Leviticus 16
February 15, 2026 - Pastor James
(13)"You are the salt of the earth, if salt looses its saltiness how can it be made salty again?
It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
(14)You are the light of the world, a city on a hill cannot be hidden.
(15)Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bushel, instead they put it on a stand where it provides light for all in the house.
(16)In the same way let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven"
Pastor James builds upon the foundation of "The Greatest Sermon Ever Told" over the previous weeks "Blessed are the... be-attitudes" to the conclusion that when we TAKE CAPTIVE EVERY THOUGHT TO MAKE IT CAPTIVE TO CHRIST (2 Corinthians 10:5) we are living in radical love, loving everyone regardless... Operating out of God's abundant resources to cultivate the garden of our heart where we fellowship with the Father. Choosing to put on His righteousness rather than our own, and allowing the kingdom of heaven within us to be manifested through love, forgiveness, and obedience even when confronted with injustice, offense, or hardship; contrasting peacekeeping with peacemaking, warning against entitlement and self-righteousness, and urging believers to cultivate their internal garden to reveal God’s presence and power in our every circumstance.
Scripture References:
* Psalm 133:1 * 2 Corinthians 10:5 * Matthew 5:13–16
February 8, 2026 - Pastor James
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
Pastor James builds upon the foundation of the previous weeks "Blessings" to bring home the point that true persecution is deeper than name calling and not about whether you're liked by everyone; true persecution is being experienced in countries where to declare yourself as a Christian can cost your life.
Pastor James centers on preparing believers to stand firm in righteousness amid trials and persecution by fully embracing their identity in Christ, choosing to put on His righteousness rather than their own, and allowing the kingdom of heaven—within them—to be manifested through love, forgiveness, and obedience even when confronted with injustice, offense, or hardship; contrasting peacekeeping with peacemaking, warning against entitlement and self-righteousness, and urging believers to produce “kingdom fruit” when pressed, the sermon calls for intentional spiritual preparation, disciplined speech, joyful endurance, and wholehearted surrender so that, like a seed that dies and brings forth life, Christians will reveal God’s presence and power in every circumstance.
Scripture References:
* Matthew 5:9 * Matthew 5:10 * Matthew 5:11–12 * Matthew 5:13–16
* Job 3:25 * Isaiah 64:6 * 2 Timothy 3:5 * John 14:6 * Acts (general reference) * Galatians 2:20
February 1, 2026 - Pastor Brandi
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God"
Pastor Brandi continues the Sermon on the Mount series by presenting the Beatitudes as a transformational lifestyle rooted in identity in Christ and empowered by grace to live in righteousness. Focusing on “Blessed are the peacemakers,” it contrasts peacekeepers who avoid conflict with true peacemakers who pursue reconciliation and unity through purity of heart. The example of Abigail in the Bible illustrates humble, courageous peacemaking, while the church is urged to reject bitterness and return to daily dependence on God.
Scripture references:
* 2 Corinthians 5:17 * 2 Corinthians 5:21 * Galatians 2:20 * Colossians 3:1 * Colossians 3:3 * Colossians 3:10 * Romans 8:2 * Romans 6:4 * Ephesians 2:4–6 * 2 Peter 1:3 * James 1:18 * Galatians 5:16 * Colossians 3:1–17 * James 3:17–18 * Romans 14:17 * Matthew 5:9 * Romans 12:18 * Ephesians 4:15 * 1 Samuel 25 * Hebrews 12:14–17