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Series: Sermon on the Mount Citizenship Test Matthew 7:8-12   Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20   The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ teaching about what it means to be a citizen in the Kingdom of Heaven.     The entrance test for the Kingdom of Heaven is complete, perfect righteousness.     Ask, and it will be given to...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Do Not Judge Matthew 7:1-6   “Do not judge” The phrase “do not judge” is not to be used for self-justification.    “Do not judge” does not mean accept all practices/beliefs.   judgmentalism (vs) right judgment ·      Judgment is evaluating a person’s action. ·      Judgmentalism is evaluating a person’s worth/character/motives.   Being judgmental doesn’t make your evalu...

Series:  Sermon on the Mount Value and the Kingdom Matthew 6:19-24   What are the most valuable things you have?   What makes them valuable?   A Kingdom Citizen values God and His will above all else.      treasure   A treasure is anything that we ascribe value to; set our affection on, or find significance in.      storing up treasures   If you store something, you believe it will endure and hold...

Series: Sermon on the Mount     Pure Motives Matthew 6:1-18   Kingdom citizens are pure in attitudes, actions, thoughts and motives.    ·      You can only be reasonably confident about your own motives .  ·      Your motives do not always justify your behavior failures.  ·      You can do the right thing for the wrong reason.             Kingdom citizens not only do the right thing, but they do i...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Kingdom Citizens & the Law Part 2 Matthew 5:33-48                            Kingdom citizens are different from people who do not believe.    The holiness required for kingdom citizenship is heart deep.    The failure to meet moral standards is eternally dangerous.                3 Uses of Biblical Law   ·      To inform civil law   ·      To reveal/convict of fail...

Series: Sermon on the Mount Kingdom Citizens and the Law Matthew 5:21-32   We are not under the law, but under Christ.   Romans 6:14    3 Purposes of the Law   ·      The civil purpose of the law.  (Guardrail)    ·      The conviction purpose of the law.  (Mirror) Romans 3:20   ·      The guiding purpose of the law.  (Flashlight)   Matthew 28:20   Christians are not called to adhere to all of the...

Series:  Sermon on the Mount Entering the Kingdom Matthew 5:17-20; 48     The Kingdom of Heaven   The theme of the kingdom of heaven is mentioned eight times in the Sermon on the Mount.  When Jesus speaks of the kingdom of heaven , He is referring to the reign of God.  There is an already/not yet aspect to the kingdom of heaven .     One of the functions of the Sermon on the Mount is to describe t...

Series: Sermon on the Mount The Horizontal Effect Matthew 5:7-16   The real battlefield of humanity is in the heart.   People disagree as to the intended purpose of the sermon.  Is it intended to expose our shortcomings or is it a pattern for living that brings God’s blessings?    the Beatitudes    Markarios:  Happy because you are favored by God.     All of the Beatitudes are counter cultural.  ...

Series:  Sermon on the Mount   Attributes of Kingdom Citizens      Matthew 5-7   The Sermon on the Mount   This is the first of five sermons in Matthew.  Most of the teaching is found in different contexts in other gospels.  There are three types of material found in the sermon as printed:   Beatitudes, ethical commands, and contrasts between Jesus’ teaching and prevailing traditions. The focus is...

1 Corinthians 15, Revelation 21:1-7

Series: Apostle’s Creed Until He Comes Again Acts 1:1-11 Recap   Creeds are simple, concise statements revealing the essential beliefs of believers.  The Apostle’s Creed is the oldest, widely utilized creed.  The creed summarizes the key components of the apostle’s teaching.    Creeds are not infallible and, therefore, should not be treated as Scripture.     He ascended into heaven, Acts 1:1-11  ...

Series: Apostle’s Creed Of Most Importance I Corinthians 15:1-7   Recap   Creeds are simple, concise statements revealing the essential beliefs of believers.  The Apostle’s Creed is the oldest universal creed, and its goal is to summarize the key components of the apostle’s teaching.  No creed is infallible and, therefore, should not be treated as Scripture.     He suffered under Pontius Pilate, w...

Series: The Apostle’s Creed Jesus’ Identity Philippians 2:5-11   Recap   The Latin word Credo means “to believe.”  Creeds were statements about faith essentials. The Bible is our final authority, but we can find value in some historical creeds.    The Apostle’s Creed is one of the oldest creeds and seeks to provide a summary account of the 12 Apostles’ teachings about Christ.    The Apostle’s Cree...

Series:  The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Jude 3   the apostle’s creed    The word “creed” comes from the Latin word “credo,” meaning      “I believe.”  The Apostle’s Creed is one of the earlier creeds           (ca 375-400 AD).  It was originally written in Latin and was called the ‘Apostles’ Creed’ because it was believed to be an accurate summary of apostolic teaching.     Creeds...

Series: The Art of Forgiveness Reconciliation: Beauty Mixed with Mystery Philemon 12-25   Philemon’s Purposes:   To reveal that God can forgive anyone.   To admonish Christians to forgive and seek reconciliation.    Recap Philemon is the shortest letter of Paul. It was written to an individual member of the church at Colosse. The 3 main characters in the book are Philemon, Paul and Onesimus.    Ph...

Series: The Art of Forgiveness        The Beauty of Redemption Philemon     Book of Philemon Philemon is the shortest of Paul’s writings.   It was written from prison sometime between AD 55-62.  The letter to Philemon has close connections to the book of Colossians.    Philemon was a private letter.  The letter focuses on three people: Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus.   The slavery problem   Galatian...

July 4, 2021 Appropriately Patriotic Psalm 33:10-22       Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters.  Fear God. Honor the emperor. I Peter 2:17     Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait  for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20     Patriotic Mistakes   ·      Confusing Patriotism with Christianity   ·      Claiming that Patriotism is Idolatry     An Appropri...

Series: Open House   Hospitality & Discipleship  I Thessalonians 2:8-12   models of discipleship   ü Family Discipleship  ü Formal Discipleship Programs  ü Face-to-Face Discipleship     The smaller the circle, the greater the amount of influence.    We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share  with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to...

Series: Open House Hospitality and the Church 3 John   Hospitality… ·      was valued in the Scripture and in the culture.  ·      is consistent with the character of God. ·      is a key part of the Christian mission strategy. ·      is expected to be prevalent among church members.    3 John Quick Facts             It was written between 60 - 90 AD.              Historically, it has been attribu...

Series: Open House Hospitality to Strangers The Gospel of Luke   Hospitality reveals that God is a welcoming God.     Hebrews 13:2   Jesus frequently used a social gathering to evangelize the lost and build disciples.   There is generosity in serving a meal, humility in receiving one, and fellowship in eating together.   Luke 5:31-32 Luke 15:1-2 Luke 19: 10   the power of hospitality   ·      It d...

Series : Open House A Welcoming God Various Scriptures   what is hospitality?    Hospitality is “the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.”   Hospitality is not simply about what you do; it is about who you are.   Our hospitality or lack of it reveals what we think about people, what we think about ourselves, and what we understand...

Series: Relationship Status Widowed I Corinthians 7   Regardless of your relationship status, your role is always to glorify God.    foundational truth about the widowed    ·      God loves the widowed.   ·      God expects His people to care for the vulnerable.    ·      God expects His people to glorify Him in all circumstances, even in grief.    glorifying God through loss   Give yourself permi...