Giving to the Needy

Scripting the Flip - Sermon on the Mount
Written By Lexie Miller

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

Have you ever felt secretly thrilled when someone noticed you doing something good? You're quietly reading your Bible or helping someone out—deep down, you're glad someone saw it, even though you didn't intend it.

For the last six weeks, we've heard Jesus tell us clearly: Live your life boldly so others see your good deeds and glorify God. But in today's message, Jesus flips the script in his sermon. Suddenly, He says certain things should be hidden, lived quietly, away from public eyes.

Why such a dramatic shift? Why does Jesus now tell us to live parts of our lives in secret—and what's at stake if we don't?

If you've ever wrestled with the desire to be seen versus the call to humble secrecy, this is for you.

Key Moments

  • 00:00 Welcome

  • 01:11 Message: Embracing Humble Generosity

  • 04:10 The Dilemma of Public vs. Private Faith

  • 07:21 Jesus' Teaching on Secrecy

  • 13:51 Practical Applications of Secrecy

  • 18:45 The Heart of Giving in Scripture

  • 23:32 The Temptation of Self-Promotion

  • 30:09 The True Reward of Giving

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