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Sermon on the Mount

Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7): Being Doers of the Word (pt4 of 4)

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Fourth, in the area of finances, let’s practice what Jesus says here. Matt 6:24 – Jesus mentions that if you boil it down, there are only 2 masters out there: God or Money. How do we know if our master is God or if it’s Money? The verses prior to Matt 6:24 and the verses following provide some insight.… Read more

Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7): Being Doers of the Word (pt3 of 4)

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Next, Jesus gives us a second area that we can put into practice, namely in our public witness. Matthew 5:13-16 talks about being salt and light. Why are we to be salt and light? v16– Matt 5 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.… Read more

Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7): Being Doers of the Word (pt2 of 4)

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First, in personal life, we are to examine ourselves. Examine? I thought we were to never doubt, never question and always have faith. I have assurance of salvation. I cried in junior high during a retreat so I’m set. Why do I need to examine? Because our heart is deceitful. We can be sincere, but we can be sincerely wrong.… Read more

Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7): Being Doers of the Word (pt1 of 4)

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Read Matt 7:24-27. One of the keywords in this text is practice. To get good at anything takes practice. Playing sports or playing an instrument, or learning a new subject takes practice. When it comes to school, you have to practice what you heard in the classroom at night when you’re alone and it’s time to do your homework.… Read more

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes: Personal Qualities of a Christian Disciple (pt4 of 4)

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Personal: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (v4) The blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the pure in heart, those who are pure in spirit. And lastly, v4– 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. You feel a lack. The kingdom of God has come in part, but it’s not fully here in my life, in your life, in our society, in our world.… Read more

Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes: Personal Qualities of a Christian Disciple (pt3 of 4)

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Personal: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (v8) v8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” This is connected to being poor in spirit. While the rich in spirit and the rich period have many answers, many options, the poor in spirit don’t have all the answers and they don’t have many options.… Read more