Sermon on the Mount Modern Day

You are like a phone battery, without power, it cannot do anything. If the battery goes out, the phone becomes useless. Similarly, you resemble a Wi-Fi signal in a busy area. Nobody can get to it if the connection is weak or you block it. However, when the signal is clear and strong, everyone around you benefits from it. So, like a strong link, let your actions and effect spread love and hope so that others can be pushed to do the same.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

A teacher teaches her students to not to judge other people because they will get judged to the same standard they are criticizing others too. She decides to illustrate this point through the example of the other students. She tells a funny story using the image of one student with a daddy long legs in his eye, while another student focus’ in on the spider in the first students eye, she ignores the bigger tarantula that is in her eye. The teacher is trying to teach that judging others is wrong and that you should never judge someone even if you want to.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

You cannot worship hockey and worship God at the same time. You can’t go to a hockey game on sunday and skip going to church.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

No one can use two different social media accounts. One of them will be liked more than the other and have more time spent on than that other. One can be “jealous” by the other. Just like how no one can serve God and other idols.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

David works on a team project, but his colleague Lisa forgets to complete her assigned tasks, causing delays. Frustrated, David is tempted to confront her angrily in front of others. Instead, he remembers Jesus' teaching and decides to address the issue privately and respectfully.

He calmly explains how her actions affected the project and asks if there's anything she needs help with. Lisa apologizes, explaining she’s been overwhelmed, and they work together to find a solution. David chooses reconciliation over anger, building a stronger team dynamic.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

Liam posts a thoughtful message about his faith on social media. However, someone comments with harsh, mocking words. Liam feels angry and tempted to reply with equally hurtful words. Instead, he takes a moment to pray and responds calmly and kindly, explaining his perspective without insult or bitterness.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

Emma's neighbor frequently criticizes her family's lifestyle, making unfriendly comments about their children and faith. Despite this, Emma decides to bake cookies and deliver them as a gesture of goodwill during the holidays. When the neighbor falls ill, Emma volunteers to run errands and check in on them..

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

Imagine a charging station for electric cars. When cars plug into it, they get the power they need to keep going. Without that station, the cars lose energy and can't continue their journey.

You are like that charging station: bringing energy, strength, and purpose to others. If you lose your ability to "charge" others through love, service, and faith, how will people find the strength to carry on in a world that often drains them? Stay connected to your source of power—your faith—and share it freely.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

Sofia notices a classmate, Ben, always sitting alone at lunch and rarely participating in group activities. She assumes he’s unfriendly and uninterested in making friends, so she avoids him. One day, their teacher pairs them together for a project, and Sofia learns that Ben is struggling with anxiety and has difficulty opening up to others.

Sofia realizes she was quick to judge without knowing his full story. Reflecting on her own faults and times when she felt misunderstood, she apologizes to Ben and makes an effort to be kind and inclusive.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others

Maria and Jenna are close friends, but during a group conversation, Jenna shares a personal story about Maria without permission. Feeling betrayed, Maria wants to lash out and stop talking to Jenna. Instead, she reflects on Jesus' call to reconcile before harboring resentment.

Maria takes time to cool off, then talks to Jenna privately, expressing her feelings without accusing her. Jenna sincerely apologizes, and they resolve the conflict. By addressing the situation calmly, Maria preserves the friendship and avoids letting anger lead to sin.

• The Similes of Salt and Light

• Teaching about Anger

• Teaching about Retaliation and Love of Enemies

• God and Money

• Judging Others