Matthew 5:6: Hungering for the right things (3-22-26)

What are you truly hungry for? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore one of Jesus' most searching beatitudes: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Jesus isn't describing a casual preferen...

An episode of the CrossWay Church Sermon Podcast podcast, hosted by CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA, titled "Matthew 5:6: Hungering for the right things (3-22-26)" was published on March 22, 2026.

March 22, 2026 · CrossWay Church Sermon Podcast

Summary

What are you truly hungry for? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore one of Jesus' most searching beatitudes: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Jesus isn't describing a casual preference — He's describing a desperate, driving need. The question is whether our deepest hunger is aimed at the right thing. We'll unpack what it truly means to be blessed (makarios), what it looks like to hunger and thirst for righteousness in both its relational and moral dimensions, and how God promises to fill that hunger through justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification. We'll also get practical — looking at how fasting, auditing our appetites, and practicing relational righteousness can help us grow in our hunger for God and the life He calls us to. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:6 🗂️ Topics covered: What does "blessed" really mean? The intensity of spiritual hunger and thirst Relational and moral righteousness Justification, sanctification, and glorification Practical steps to grow your hunger for God Whether you feel spiritually hungry or spiritually dry right now, this message is for you.

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