Matthew 7:13-20 | The Choice

Intro: Where’s the entrance?

1. A choice between: Two ways (v.13-14)

Two gates

Two roads

Two crowds

Two destinations

2. A choice between: Two trees (v.15-20)

By their fruit you will recognise them

Fruit = teaching

Fruit = character

Fruit = results

Matthew 7:1-12 | Surrounded by Sinners

Intro: Surrounded by sinners

How do deal with sin in the church:

1. Don’t ... judge (v.1-5)

2. Don’t ... ignore it (v.5-6)

3. Do... pray (v.7-11)

4. Do... Love (v.12)

1 Corinthians 15 | Because He Lives

Easter: An Unclaimed Treasure?

Because He Lives:

1. The Past - Our sins are forgiven

2. The Future – We will rise again too

3. The Present – Stand firm in the gospel

Romans 5:6-11 | Why did Jesus Die? (Good Friday)

Why the cross?

1. Because of sin

2. Because forgiveness is costly

3. Because of God’s love

Matthew 6:25-34 | Don’t Worry

1. Do not worry

2. Why we should not worry

3. How to stop worrying

Matthew 6:19-34 | Kingdom Investment

Intro: Successful investors

Investing in the kingdom of heaven means:

1. Choosing where we store our treasure (v.19-21)

2. Choosing where to fix our eyes (v.22-23)

3. Choosing whom we will serve (v.24)

Intro: The God that we pray to

Prayer shows us that:

1. God wants a relationship with us

2. God wants us to share His priorities

3. God wants to give us what we need

Intro: What is the goal of our goodness?

1. The practice of righteousness

2. The audience for righteousness

3. The reward for righteousness

Intro: Perfection vs Reality

Jesus’s Kingdom...

1. Perfect Truth (v.33-37)

2. Perfect Grace (v.38-42)

3. Perfect Love (v.43-48)

Application: Humility and Hope

Intro: Radical Action

In Jesus’ Kingdom Righteousness Matters

Murder of the Mind (v.21-26)

Adultery of the Heart (v.27-32)

What to do about it?

Take radical action

Recognise that we are not righteous

Pursue radical righteousness