Sermon Summary
The sermon addresses hypocrisy, drawing heavily from Matthew chapter 23, where Jesus strongly criticizes the teachers of the law and Pharisees. Rev. Dave Schutt highlights that hypocrisy creates roadblocks to faith, values the wrong things, majors on minors, focuses on external appearances over internal character, and is unwilling to learn from past mistakes. A personal anecdote about a grandson wishing his mother were “more like Jesus” frames the central theme: the call to live authentically and reflect Christ’s character. The message emphasizes examining one’s own heart, understanding that everyone has a unique story, and recognizing every individual as an “image bearer” of God, promoting compassion and reducing judgment.