Sermons on Matthew (Page 6)
Living by faith
What does it actually look like in practice to live by faith? Asking for help Knowing we don’t deserve it Recognising Jesus’ authority
Begging Him to make us clean
As Jesus comes down the Sermon on the Mount, large crowds follow Him. Now it’s time to see what following Jesus looks like in practice. Following the King means… Facing up to our need Kneeling down to plead
A mountaintop experience
A WOW moment. LOOK at who Jesus really isLISTEN to who Jesus really isLOVE Jesus because of who He really is
The Lasting Life
Hearing is not enough. Will you buildwise? Building wise = hearing AND doing what Jesus says; because what Jesus says, goes.
The way to life
As Jesus comes towards the end of His sermon on the mount, He divides the crowd. 2 paths 2 trees 2 claims Narrow or broad, which will it be?
The asking life
Two big things: one about what God is like; one about what we should be like. Our Father gives good gifts to those who ask We should do to others as we would have them do to us Matthew brings these things together, and when they meet there’s something important for us to learn…
The discerning life
What should we do when we spot sin in others? Don’t be a fault finder Do be a mirror user Don’t be a treasure waster When we see ourselves clearly, it helps us see others clearly, too.
The trusting life
Jesus gives us a way out of the worry whirlpool. Have a good look Have a good think Have a good priority When we realise that God is our Provider, Father and King, it frees us to trust Him.
The devoted life
Devoted disciple or hungry hippo? Store stuff higher Give stuff away You can’t serve both God and money – so which is it going to be?
The secret life
It’s possible to do the right thing for the wrong reason. What matters most is that you are seen by your Father in heaven… so be careful about how you give, pray and fast.