The Purpose of Fasting- Matthew 6:16-18

1. Fasting was, and is, part of Christian religious practice. 2. Fasting to gain attention for ourselves is hypocrisy. 3. Fasting is to be between you and the Lord alone…     Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to...
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The Priority of Prayer- Matthew 6:5-15

1. We must avoid calculated manipulation when we pray. 2. We must assess our motives when we pray. 3. We must apply Jesus’ model for how to pray…   Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to download a PDF outline, some of each...
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The Practice of Giving- Matthew 6:1-4

1. Guard against hypocrisy. 2. Give with the right motivation.   Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to download a PDF outline, some of each of the outline sermon’s WILL have the answers that these appear on.
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Love Your Enemies- Matthew 5:43-48

In loving our enemies… we endeavor to show that we belong to God. we exemplify God’s love for all people. we exhibit separation from the lost world. we engage in the process of sanctification…   Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or...
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Turn the Other Cheek?- Matthew 5:38-42

1. The precept proclaimed. 2. The principle reclaimed. 3. The practice explained.   Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to download a PDF outline, some of each of the outline sermon’s WILL have the answers that these appear on....
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Let Your Yes be Yes and Your No be No- Matthew 5:33-37

1. A religious conflict: Man’s rules vs. God’s intentions. 2. A radical correction: God’s authority stands behind everything we say. 3. A resultant command: Speak truth in every circumstance.     Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or...
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The Sanctity of Marriage- Matthew 5:31-32; 19:3-9

1. God’s plan for marriage has always been one man and one woman till death do they part. 2. Divorce was only permitted because of man’s sinfulness, not because God approves of it. 3. Jesus said the only biblical ground for divorce is adultery…     Click on t...
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Drastic Sins Call for Drastic Measures- Matthew 5:27-30

1. The drastic sin: lust. 2. The drastic measures…     Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to download a PDF outline, some of each of the outline sermon’s WILL have the answers that these appear on.
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Rage vs. Reconciliation- Matthew 5:21-26

1. Recognize that rage is murder. 2. Realize that reconciliation is required…     Click on the ‘Video’ icon to view the video of the sermon and/or the ‘Book’ icon to download a PDF outline, some of each of the outline sermon’s WILL have the answers that these...
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Called to a Righteousness That Saves- Matthew 5:17-20

1. The rule: The Law and the Prophets are fulfilled in Jesus. 2. The result: The whole of the Law will be accomplished. 3. The reality: The Law is still the standard for righteousness in the kingdom of God. 4. The requirement: A standard of righteousness that only Christ can...
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