Matthew 5_ The Christian Manifesto

In this sermon, Reverend Jack Hamilton begins a series on the Sermon on the Mount, calling it the true "Christian Manifesto." He contrasts mere decisions with genuine discipleship, urging believers to take Christ's words seriously. Hamilton walks through the Beatitudes, showing how poverty of spirit, mourning over sin, meekness, and hunger for righteousness are the foundation of Christian life and evidence of revival. Key Themes: • True revival and its marks • Sermon on the Mount as the Christian Manifesto • Discipleship vs. decisionism • Poverty of spirit and mourning for sin • The Beatitudes as a progression of Christian character • Genuine righteousness vs. self-righteousness • The contrast between worldly methods and kingdom living • Call to self-examination and authentic faith