LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 15 WHAT JESUS SAYS ABOUT JUDGING OTHERS (Matt 7:1-6)
1. Jesus says NO! to ‘judgementalism’ 2. Jesus says YES! to discernment
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 14 (Matt 6:25-34) REAL HOPE FOR REAL LIVES “DO NOT BE ANXIOUS”
The Prescription: Matt 6:25-34 Remember who God is and how He cares v25-6; 31-2 Recognise that worry doesn’t work v27 Resolve to trust Him more v28-30 Reset your heart’s priorities v33 Rely on today’s grace for todays’ troubles v34 Who’s Approval Are You Seeking? Approval Anxiety The Fear of Man – Proverbs 25:29 The snare…
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 13 (Matt 6:19-24) A SPIRITUAL HEALTH CHECK
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HEART Where is your treasure? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR MIND Where is your focus? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR ACTIONS Who or what are you serving? 1. “I value all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.” (John Wesley) 2. “I place no value on anything…
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 12 (Matt 6:5-18) PRAYER AND FASTING
1. The Basics What is prayer and fasting? 2. The Backdrop How should we pray and fast? 3. The Blueprint Who should we pray to and meditate upon? What should we pray for and meditate upon? 4. The Bombshell Why is v14 here?
Bible Book | Bill Bygroves | Matthew | New Testament | PM Service | Sermons
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 11 (Matt 6:1-4)LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 11 (Matt 6:1-4)
1. THE EXHIBITION! (v1-2) The trumpet blowers 2. THE EXHORTATION! (v3) Don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing 3. THE EXAMINATION! (v4) “….so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Bible Book | Matthew | New Testament | Paul Knox | PM Service | Sermons
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED – THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 10
Introduction Context: The rest of the sermon – directed at disciples Contrasts: “..it was said …but I tell you….” Sayings vs 43,44 The teaching: Lev 19:18; Ex 23:4,5 – what was added, what was subtracted. The truth: Love with no boundaries, prayer for those who oppose. Sons vs 45 -47 Example: The Father’s practical care v45…
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 9 (Matt 5:38-42) REVENGE IS NOT THAT SWEET
Show yourself approved unto God. (Matt.5:38-42) Deny Yourself: In the face of insult and injury v38-39 In the light of unfair and unjust treatment v40 In the case of enforced service v41 In the pain of being mistreated and manipulated v42 Be like the Head of the Church 1 Peter 2:21-24 Be the…
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 8a (Matt 5:33-37) SIMPLY YES OR NO
1. The REALITY of Oaths – Biblical Precedent 2. The REASON for Oaths – Honesty and Accountability 3. There are RASH Oaths – Thoughtless and Costly 4. There are REDUNDANT Oaths – Blinding and Foolish 5. Yes or No in WORSHIP 6. Yes or No in WITNESS 7. Yes or No with ONE ANOTHER
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 7 (Matt 5:31-32) DIVORCE
Current divorce rate in UK – 42% (reducing due to increase in cohabiting couples) 11% increase in divorce among the over 50s – “the silver splitters” – in last 10 years 9 most common reasons – Money, Affairs, Interfering Ex’s, Sex, Children from previous relationships, Intrusive parents, Differences in handling conflict, Communication, Privacy. (The Independent…
LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 6 (Matt 5:27-30) THE LUSTFUL HEART
A right understanding of Sin leads to: A right understanding of Salvation A right understanding of Holiness A right understanding of the Love of God Know your Enemy – Sin is: Powerful Subtle Corrupting Destructive A right understanding of Sex: It’s beautiful It’s mutual – and exclusive It’s a parable Know your weaknesses: The route…