What do Olympic athletes, exhausted parents, and flawed disciples have in common? Comebacks. In this inspiring Mother’s Day message, Pastor Lisa shares the powerful true story of Norwegian skier Simen Hegstad Krüger—who went from a devastating crash at the start of the Olympic race to an unbelievable gold medal victory. His perseverance mirrors the story of Peter, the disciple who failed big, but was lovingly restored by Jesus.

This message is for anyone who’s ever messed up, felt like a failure, or struggled with perfectionism. Pastor Lisa reminds us that flaws do not disqualify us—God’s mercy meets us in our mess. From vomiting toddlers on planes to lost wedding rings, to Peter’s heartbreaking denial of Jesus, this sermon is filled with humor, honesty, and biblical truth about how God can turn failure into faithfulness.

Whether you're a tired mom, a recovering perfectionist, or just someone in need of a second chance—this message will encourage you to rise, keep going, and trust that Jesus uses the perfectly flawed.

Key Scriptures:
Lamentations 3:22-23
Romans 3:23
Luke 22:34, 54–62
John 21:11
Matthew 16:18
Isaiah 26:3

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In Week 16 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Aaron McRae leads us through one of the most compelling sections of Jesus’ teaching — a warning about choices, character, and counterfeit spirituality. Drawing from Matthew 7:13–29, this message explores the narrow vs. wide gate, true vs. false prophets, and the ultimate test of a life built on Jesus.

Jesus calls us to a higher standard — not just external behavior but inward transformation. We’re challenged to examine the voices we follow, the fruit we bear, and the foundation we build our lives upon. This sermon unpacks how to discern truth in a world full of false promises and how to recognize those who distort God's Word for selfish gain.

**Big Idea: We must choose whose voice we trust to speak for God — and live accordingly. Jesus alone is the way, the truth, and the life.**

Topics Covered:

• The narrow and wide gates (Matthew 7:13–14)
• False prophets in sheep’s clothing
• Good vs. bad fruit (Galatians 5)
• Activity without intimacy: “I never knew you”
• Building your life on the rock, not sand

Resources & Scripture References:

Scripture:

• Matthew 7:13–29
• Matthew 16:24, John 14:6
• Galatians 5:19–23
• John 10:10, John 15:1–5
• Deuteronomy 30:15–20, Joshua 24:15
• 1 John 4:2, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Peter 2:1–3

Authors & Quotes:

• John Mark Comer, Live No Lies – “We make our decisions, and then our decisions make us…”
• Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount & Human Flourishing
• Sinclair Ferguson – On the nature of Jesus’ teaching
• The Bible Project – Greek word “krino” (judge), spiritual discernment

Next Steps:

• Examine your heart for true spiritual fruit
• Build your life on the foundation of Christ
• Commit to God’s Word as your source of truth
• Pray: “Jesus, I give you my life.”

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In today’s message, Pastor Aaron McRae unpacks one of the most misunderstood teachings of Jesus: “Do not judge.” As part of our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we explore what true judgment looks like — discerning without condemning, examining our own hearts before pointing at others, and living out Jesus' call to love.

We discuss the danger of a judgmental spirit, the difference between discernment and condemnation, and how to follow the Golden Rule in a world quick to criticize. Ultimately, we are reminded that judgment belongs to God alone, and we are called to walk in humility, love, and truth.

Key Scriptures: Matthew 7:1–6, Matthew 7:12, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 139:23 References: Bible Project, "UnChristian" by David Kinnaman, teachings by Jonathan Pennington, Scot McKnight, and Billy Graham.

Join us as we seek to love others as Christ has loved us — with grace, discernment, and hope.

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