A Sermon on the Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-20Preached at Bethel College Mennonite Church, September 14, 2025“It’s Not What You Think” Once upon a time, there was a mighty civilization, a world power known for its wealth and military might. They operated with an economic system that allowed the rich to maintain and grow their wealth on the backs of the poor.…

Blessing the Children

My sermon text this past Sunday was the gospel reading from the Lectionary: Matthew 5:1-12, a.k.a. The Beatitudes. As I read and studied this passage last week, Jesus’ familiar words struck me in a new way. Where previously I had read judgement for all of the ways I fall short–of poverty of spirit, of meekness,…