Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series.

When people are difficult, Jesus doesn't tell us to avoid them. He calls us to engage with wisdom, grace, and courage. In Matthew 7, we're called to judge without a judgmental heart, pray when we feel stuck, and then act, even when no clear answer comes.

And we're not just called to treat others fairly, but to treat them as we would want to be treated when we fall short. Thisisn't passive kindness; it's relentless love. The kind that pursues, initiates, and reflects the heart of God Himself. Who's God calling you to love like that this week?

Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on May 4, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.

Key Moments

00:00 Welcome

01:04 Navigating Complex Relationships

05:43 Practical Guidance from Jesus

11:17 The Golden Rule in Action

16:32 Jesus' Radical Call to Action

20:27 God's Pursuit Throughout Biblical History

24:19 Reflecting God's Love in Our Lives