God in the Flesh – Power and Authority

Matthew 5-7

“The Greatest Sermon By The Greatest Person Whoever Lived!”

Matthew 5:3-16 Teaches what the believer is suppose to be!

Matthew 5:17 - 7:27 - Teaches what the believer is suppose to do!

The Sermon In Two Parts

A Christian’s Character: (5:3-12)A Christian’s Influence: (5:13-16)A Christian’s Righteousness: (5:17-48)A Christian’s Religion: (6:1-6, 16-18)A Christian’s Prayer: (6:7-15)A Christian’s Ambition: (6:19-34)A Christian’s Relationships: (7:1-20)A Christian’s Commitment: (7:21-27)

The Ethical teachings of Jesus do not represent a radical departure from the law, but are a natural extension of the two greatest commandments which are first found in the law:

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart” (Deut. 6:5)

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Lev. 19:18)

See Matthew 22:37-40

Remember!

The Invitation: Matthew 7:13-27

THE "EXHORTATION TO ENTER" THE KINGDOM...

The "beginning" of the way - Mt 7:13-14

The "progress" along the way - Mt 7:15-20

The "end" of the way - Mt 7:21-27 Contrasting "sayers" with

"doers" 21-23 Contrasting "hearers" with

"doers" 24-27

The Challenge To Choose

13 "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13,14, ESV)

Jesus’ Sermon:Broad Way

Hatred (Anger) Lust Corrupt Heart Lies Revenge Hate Your Enemy Pride Earthly Treasures Broad Way Hypocrisy This World Self Will Hearer Foolish Man

Narrow Way Love Control Guarded Heart Truth Turn The Other Cheek Love Your Enemy Sincere Devotion Heavenly Treasures Narrow Way Simplicity The Next World God’s Will Doer Wise Man

Beware Along The Way!15 "Beware of the false prophets,

who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 "You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 17 "So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 18

"A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 "So then, you will know them by their fruits. (Matthew 7:15-20, ESV)

“People who run orchards do not put

up with rotten trees.” (Morris,

178)

The Danger of Self-Deception…

21 "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. 22 "Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?‘ 23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.‘(Matthew 7:21-23, ESV)

We must use the proper standard! (John

12:48)“For we must all

appear before the judgment seat of

Christ… “ (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Building A Life That Will Last…

Two Builders!25 "And the rain fell, and the

floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock. 26 "Everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 "The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and it fell--and great was its fall."

Rock or Sand?15 "If you love Me, you

will keep My commandments. (John

14:15, ESV)

"But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? 47. Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48. He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was founded on the rock. 49. But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great."

Both heard the words of Jesus

Both had the same desire

Both built a house (All)Same Kind of houseEach house faced the

same testsFor a time the builders

will look the same.

We All Must Choose!Two GatesTwo RoadsTwo DestinationsTwo TreesTwo FruitsTwo ClaimsTwo Houses

We either love and obey God or we do not! We are

either saved or lost!Jesus warns us because He

knows everything and He Loves us!

The Invitation Of Jesus!28 "Come to Me, all

who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 "For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.“ (Matthew 11:28-30, ESV)

If You Want To Go To Heaven Bad Enough, God Will See To

It That You Do!

Invitation To A Spiritual Revolution by Paul Earnhart

How To Deal With Lust By Brian Anderson

Sermon Outlines on Matthew By Mark Copeland

Outline By Johnny FelkerOutline By Jim DeasonPrayer Outline by Steve HigginbothamThe Gospel of Matthew by Kenneth L.

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