Ironwood Church

Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” by teaching on Jesus’ words, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In this message, Luke explains what mercy is, why it is central to God’s character and to our own experience of salvation, and how followers of Christ are called to live merciful lives.  Looking at parables like the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18) and the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), we see that mercy is compassion in action—expressed through forgiveness and practical care for those who are hurting. As people who have received an unpayable debt of mercy from God, we are invited to extend that same mercy to others.00:00 - Introduction07:19 - What does it mean to be merciful?10:37 - Why are Christ’s people to be merciful?19:31 - What does it look like to be merciful?**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” teaching on Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” In this message, Pastor Seth explores:- Why our deepest desires are often unsatisfied  - The difference between righteousness and self-righteousness  - How our longing for “things to be right” ultimately leads us to God himself  - Practical ways to train our desires through comparison to God, fasting, and feasting on his Word  Discover how Jesus reframes desire, disappointment, and true satisfaction in the Christian life.00:00 - Introduction03:46 - Desire11:53 - Disappointment15:37 - Dikaiosunē23:53 - Discipline**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/