THE WAY part 5: Golden Rule/Gates - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

We're going to spend one last week in the beatitudes, but this time we're going to look at them as a complete whole.Oleh Third Church, RVA

THE WAY part 4: Ask Seek Knock - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

We look at the last of the eight beatitudes this week and explore what persecution meant in Jesus's time and what it could mean today.Oleh Third Church, RVA

THE WAY part 3: Judge - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

THE WAY part 2: Vision - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

This week we'll continue in our study with the 7th beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers."Oleh Third Church, RVA

This Sunday, we'll look at two beatitudes about being merciful and pure in heart. What do these concepts mean today, and how are they related to each other? Join us as we explore those questions together.Oleh Third Church, RVA

THE WAY part 1: Worry - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

This Sunday we'll turn to the next beatitude, “Blessed are the meek…”9/15/24 Sermon Sources:- "What does righteousness mean?" Become New Podcast, Jan 23, 2024- Rowan Williams, Passions of the Soul- John Stott, The Sermon on the Mount, Bible Speaks Today commentary- Dale Bruner, Commentary on the Book of Matthew, volume 1…

GAME PLAN part 6: Treasures in Heaven - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

This Sunday we'll turn to the next beatitude, “Blessed are the meek…”9/8/24 Sermon Sources:- Opening illustration from Greg Thompson, "A Community of Meekness," preached at Trinity Presbyterian Church.- Rowan Williams, Passions of the Soul- John Stott, The Sermon on the Mount, Bible Speaks Today commentary- Dale Bruner, Commentary on the Book of Ma…

GAME PLAN part 4: Pray Like Jesus, Become Like Jesus - Brenden Lang - Residency/Formation MinisterOleh Brenden Lang Residency/Formation Minister

This week we'll continue to explore the upside-down Kingdom of Jesus through the lens of the beatitudes. This Sunday we'll look at the second beatitude, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”9/1/24 Sermon Sources:- Sermon outline was used with permission from Robert Cunningham. See Robert Cunningham, "A Community of Lament." Ser…

In this special podcast episode, listen in as we explore how Christians can think about the upcoming election, and how we might contribute to healing of our society's political polarization.Oleh Third Church, RVA

GAME PLAN part 3: Find Your People - Dan Walter, Executive MinisterOleh Dan Walter, Executive Minister

This week we’ll learn about what it means to be “poor in spirit” and why Jesus promises that the Kingdom belongs to such people.8/25/24 Sermon Sources:- Bible Project podcast: "What does "Blessed" mean?," Jan 24, 2024- "Is God's Blessing only for good people?" Become New podcast, Jan 17, 2024. The "reverse beatitudes" comes from John Ortberg.- Rowa…

GAME PLAN part 2: Secret Giving - Scott Jones, Senior MinisterOleh Scott Jones, Senior Minister

This week, we're kicking off a new sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount, one of the most important teachings of Jesus.8/18/24 Sermon Sources:- Bible Project video: "What is the Sermon on the Mount?" https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/intro-to-sermon-on-the-mount/- Bible Project podcast: "Kicking off a Year with Sermon on the Mount," Jan 1, …

Game Plan part 1: Scripture - Brenden Lang - Residency/Formation MinisterOleh Brenden Lang - Residency/Formation Minister