A Matter of the Heart

Oct 4, 2026 • Josh Rhodes

Sin doesn’t begin with our actions—it starts in the heart. In Matthew 5:21–30, Jesus addresses anger, lust, and the deeper roots of sin in the Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Josh takes a closer look at these strong words and what they reveal about our hearts, the importance of reconciliation, and our need for the grace and forgiveness only Jesus can give.

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