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The Anchor is a podcast ministry from Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield, California. Every week we upload our sermon from Sunday morning, and have also uploaded studies in the past on the books of Revelation, and Genesis.
Losing the Worldly Advantage for Eternal Gain | Matthew 5:33–48
The Anchor Sunday Sermons Podcast
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3 weeks ago
Losing the Worldly Advantage for Eternal Gain | Matthew 5:33–48
In this message, Pastor Brandon unpacks Matthew 5:33–48 and shows how kingdom living sometimes looks like losing now—but it’s actually trading up forever. Jesus calls us to radical honesty, refusal to retaliate, open-handed generosity, and love for enemies. Each choice may seem like a worldly disadvantage, yet heaven’s ledger records it as eternal gain (Matthew 5:12; 6:19–21).
Key Points• Truthfulness (vv. 33–37): Let your “Yes” be yes—no spin, just integrity before God.• Non-retaliation (vv. 38–42): “Turn the other cheek.” Strength under control reflects the King.• Generosity (v. 42): Give and lend without calculating payback; trust the Father to repay.• Enemy-love (vv. 43–48): Pray for those who oppose you—showing the family resemblance to your Father in heaven.
Why it MattersChoosing truth over image, mercy over payback, and generosity over self-protection may cost you now—but Christ promises greater reward and deeper Christlikeness that lasts forever.
Call to ActionIf this message encouraged you, please like, share, and subscribe. Comment below: Where is Jesus calling you to “lose” now for eternal gain?
The Anchor Sunday Sermons Podcast
The Anchor is a podcast ministry from Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield, California. Every week we upload our sermon from Sunday morning, and have also uploaded studies in the past on the books of Revelation, and Genesis.
