Holy on Paper, Harmful in Practice (Christian-Ish Series)

Holy on paper but harmful in practice, Pastor Lee Jenkins challenges listeners to examine the difference between outward religiosity and true Christlike living. Drawing from Matthew 15, 23, and 5, he contrasts Christian-ish behavior with the Beatitudes, calling out hypocrisy, injustice, and the misuse of faith for political gain. Through passionate teaching and real-world examples, he urges believers to reflect the heart of Jesus in both word and deed.Verses:Matthew 15:7–9, Matthew 23:6–7, Matthew 23:13, Matthew 23:15, Matthew 23:23, Matthew 5:3–5, Matthew 5:9Key Points/Topics Covered:Definition and dangers of being Christian-ishJesus' rebuke of religious hypocrisy in Matthew 23Comparison between bad attitude Christians and Beatitude ChristiansThe importance of justice, mercy, and humility in true faithModern examples of harmful religious practices and political misuse of ChristianityTime Stamps:00:00 - Introduction to the Christian Ish Series03:45 - Explanation of Christian-ish vs Christlike07:30 - Anchor Scripture from Matthew 15:7–911:00 - America's Founding Ideals vs Historical Injustice15:20 - Jesus' Confrontation of Hypocrisy in Matthew 2320:45 - Proud in Spirit vs Poor in Spirit25:00 - Indifferent to Suffering vs Those Who Mourn30:10 - Power Hungry Elites vs The Meek35:20 - Division Manufacturers vs Peacemakers41:00 - Reaction to Racist Imagery and Political Hypocrisy47:15 - Call to Stand for Justice and Humanity52:00 - Prayer for Grace and Salvation InvitationMain Takeaways:- Being Christian-ish means knowing about Jesus without becoming like Him, which leads to hypocrisy and harm.- True followers of Christ reflect the Beatitudes: humility, compassion, meekness, and peacemaking.- God cares not only about what we do, but how and why we do it—justice and love must guide our actions.Call to Action:Subscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone who needs to hear truth in love, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org for more sermons and resources. Join us in person in Roswell, Georgia, and be part of a community committed to living out authentic faith. NEXT STEPS:Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.orgFirst Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/giveJoin Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content!FOLLOW US:Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurchTwitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest