Introduction Jesus preaching on the Sermon on the Mount - coming to the end of it today What would it have been like for us to be there listening to…
Introduction Reading 7:13-14 2 gates, 2 ways, 2 peoples, 2 destinations Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount gives many contrasts Examples - giving, praying, fasting You have a decision…
Introduction Popular sayings in the Bible repeated by non-Christians Example of 'judge not' Example of 'do unto others as you would have people do unto you Verses that can be…
Introduction Reading Matt 7:1-6 The teaching of the Bible and Jesus Christ is wonderfully balanced Last week we had encouraging truth for the troubles of life - every reason not…
Introduction Hypocrisy is very off putting for a non-religious believer - examples Hollow professions often become visible A greater danger is the veneer of religiosity (to cover over their life)…
Introduction Looking at the Lord's prayer - phrase by phrase The paternity of God The power of God The plan of God The pardon of God The provision of God…
Introduction What do you fear the most? Do you fear sin? Ask God for protection and to not be led into temptation Prayer is more than just words We must…
Introduction Looking at Matt 6:12 Forgive us our debt (trespasses/sins) - the same word used in Rom 4:4 The best translation is "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive…
Introduction Looking at Matt 6:11 - Give us this day our daily bread How often do you pray this prayer? How often have you prayed this without thinking? There is…