How We Shine As Immigrants In This World

What does it look like to live as a citizen of God’s heavenly kingdom while residing in a fallen world?In this sermon on Matthew 5:1–12, Pastor Leo Almeida unpacks the Beatitudes from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Leo explores the tension of living in the "already, not yet"—the overlap of the old world and the invading kingdom of God. Discover what it truly means to be poor in spirit, to seek peace over passive peacekeeping, and to shine brightly as foreigners and pilgrims by aligning our hearts with the values of King Jesus.In this episode, we cover:Living in the Overlap of Two Kingdoms: Understanding our citizenship in heaven while navigating the gravitational pull of the old world.Self-Aware, Not Self-Absorbed: Defining what it means to be "poor in spirit" and "meek" without falling into self-deprecation or self-righteousness.Reconciling Repeatedly: Moving beyond passive peacekeeping to become true peacemakers who extend God's grace and practice deep mercy.Making Much of What God Values: Cultivating a heart that laments over sin, hungers and thirsts for righteousness, and pursues internal purity.The Promise of the Resurrection: How the bloom of Christ’s resurrection inspires believers to spring into action and taste the future hope of heaven today.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube