Matthew 7:21-27 — Jesus ends his sermon by calling us again to obedience. Authentic faith is expressed and lived out through active obedience. Authentic faith is expressed through kingdom living.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:15-20 — At the end of his sermon Jesus presents the two gates, the two ways, two kingdoms. There is a choice to be made. There are only two gates and two ways. There is no middle road. There is no compromise. There is no sitting on the fence. Which way is it going to be, the kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of God, the prevailing world culture, or the Christian counter-culture? There is only one gate and way to enter into and to live in God’s kingdom.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:13-14 — At the end of his sermon Jesus presents the two gates, the two ways, two kingdoms. There is a choice to be made. There are only two gates and two ways. There is no middle road. There is no compromise. There is no sitting on the fence. Which way is it going to be, the kingdom of Satan or the kingdom of God, the prevailing world culture, or the Christian counter-culture? There is only one gate and way to enter into and to live in God’s kingdom.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:7-14 — Pray with persistence. Pray with confidence. And God will give us all the material and spiritual blessings we need to live the Kingdom life.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 7:1-6 — Do not judge others, but love them unconditionally with the love of Christ, and love them as we love ourselves.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 6:25-34 — When we worship and serve only God with our eyes fixed on Jesus only, then we don’t need to worry. God knows and provides what we need. We can focus on seeking first the kingdom and living the kingdom life.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 6:19-24 — Where is your heart? What is your treasure? Whom do you serve? We cannot serve two lords. We serve God alone. We serve God by keeping our hearts focused on God’s kingdom. We focus our hearts on the kingdom by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
Read MoreMatthew 6:7-15 — This sermon looks at the second half of the Lord’s Prayer. We continue to glorify God. Even though our needs are now in focus, it is ultimately still about God’s glory because God gives, God forgives, God protects and delivers us. All because of his amazing grace and all for his glory.
This is part of our series, Living the Kingdom Life, based on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7.
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