The sermon discusses the dangers of lust and pornography based on Matthew 5:27-30, emphasizing the prevalence of these issues, their harmful effects, and Jesus's teachings on dealing with temptation and pursuing sexual purity.
The sermon discusses the dangers of lust and pornography based on Matthew 5:27-30, emphasizing the prevalence of these issues, their harmful effects, and Jesus's teachings on dealing with temptation and pursuing sexual purity.
The New Testament reaffirms nine of the Ten Commandments with the exception of the Sabbath. Jesus and Paul emphasize love as the fulfillment of the law, highlighting moral principles like not committing adultery or murder. Christians are under the law of Christ, which is expressed through love, not the Old Covenant's regulations.
Sermon Title: How can I be happy, happy, happy? Sermon Series: The King's Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Passage Summary: Matthew 5:1-12, known as the Beatitudes, presents Jesus’ teachings on the characteristics of those who belong to His Kingdom. These verses describe the humble, merciful, pure-hearted, and peacemaking individuals who, despite suffering or persecution, are blessed... Continue Reading →
The happiness Jesus offers in the Beatitudes is not based on circumstances but on a transformed heart and relationship with Him. Here are eight steps to experiencing this deep, lasting joy: 1. Recognize Your Need for God (Matthew 5:3 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit") 🔹 Step: Admit your spiritual need and dependence on... Continue Reading →
>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction Matthew 5:17-20 marks a pivotal section of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus addresses His relationship to the Law and the Prophets, reassuring His listeners that He has come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. In this passage, Jesus clarifies the enduring authority of... Continue Reading →
>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction In Matthew 5:13–16, before launching into the core of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses two vivid metaphors—salt and light—to illustrate the influence that a truly righteous person can have on the world. These metaphors frame the entire sermon, emphasizing that believers are representatives of a heavenly... Continue Reading →
>SM Study Notes on Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Matthew thoroughly attempted to persuade all who read or heard his account of the gospel throughout the ages that Jesus was indeed the Messiah, the Christ. Beginning in chapter five, the former tax collector records Jesus' teaching on how citizens of His kingdom are to presently live their... Continue Reading →