It's Not What You Think (Part 2)

Pastor: Jeff Love

Summer on the Mount: What It Really Means to Be Blessed

This past weekend at Bridgepoint, we continued our journey through the Sermon on the Mount—a series we're calling “Summer on the Mount.” 

If you missed Sunday’s message, or if you're just jumping in, it’s not too late to catch up. Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes are short—but they are soul-shaking. They weren’t what the crowds expected then, and they still challenge our thinking today.

🇺🇸 Honoring Sacrifice, Turning Toward Jesus

On a weekend when we also paused to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom, we were reminded: freedom always comes with a cost. That’s true in our country—and it’s even more true in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus begins His most famous sermon with a single, clear message:

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)

This isn’t about political change or physical comfort. Jesus invites us to a spiritual transformation—a radical inner shift. That transformation starts with repentance, and it leads to a new way of living, thinking, and loving.

Blessed Are the Broken?

When Jesus says “Blessed are the poor in spirit...”, it’s not what anyone expected. The crowd gathered wanted miracles, change, and relief. What they got—and what we still need—is the truth: we are spiritually empty without God.

• Poor in spirit? That’s where the Kingdom begins.

• Mourning over sin? That’s where comfort comes.

• Living humbly? That’s where reward begins.

• Hungry for righteousness? That’s where satisfaction is found.

It flips our understanding upside down. It’s not about appearing spiritual—it’s about becoming new from the inside out.

Full of Mercy, Pure in Heart, Makers of Peace

We were reminded:

• Mercy over judgment.

• Purity over popularity.

• Peacemaking over people-pleasing.

Each beatitude is a reality we embrace, followed by a promise God makes. And here’s the best part: you can’t do this on your own. It’s the Spirit of God working through a surrendered heart that makes it possible.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

What About When It Costs Us?

Jesus doesn’t end with comfort—He ends with a challenge:

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake…”

In a world that doesn't always understand or welcome Jesus, living out these values will sometimes bring pushback. But Jesus says that’s where true blessing lies—not in applause from people, but in approval from God.

Don’t Miss Out

This sermon wasn’t just another Sunday message. It’s a call to examine our hearts, our priorities, and our purpose.

➡️ Watch the full message now on our website, YouTube channel, or church app.

➡️ Invite a friend to walk through the Beatitudes with you.

➡️ Ask yourself: Am I living like a citizen of the Kingdom… or just part of the crowd?

Next week, we keep climbing the mountain with Jesus. Let’s keep learning together how to live a life that’s truly blessed—not by the world’s standards, but by God’s.

See you Sunday!