Christ Presbyterian Church
Weekly teaching from Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. Our pastors are of different ages, genders, and backgrounds and offer practical, thoughtful, Bible-based teaching to help us grow in our understanding of and relationship with Jesus. Learn more about CPC at cpcedina.org.
Christ Presbyterian Church
The Way of Jesus—Matthew 5:21-26
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The sermon explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5 that adultery and lust begin in the heart long before outward actions take place, comparing sin to Icarus flying too close to the sun, as the damage starts before the fall is visible. It challenges listeners to take sin seriously while recognizing that true change does not come from rules or self-control alone, but through surrendering to Jesus and allowing Him to transform the heart. The message ultimately offers hope, reminding people that no struggle is beyond Christ’s healing and that God desires to create lives and relationships marked by faithfulness, honesty, and restoration.