1. Sermons From The New Testament

2. Jesus’ Kingdom Sermon Text: Matthew 5.17-20 Jesus Speaks Of The Kingdom 8 Times In This Sermon Reminder Of His And John’s Preaching… The Kingdom Is At Hand It Is Near Prepare For It Repent And Show Your Repentance

3. The Likely Question From His Hearers: “How Shall We Live In This Kingdom?” This Sermon Answers That Question! The People Recognized Something Different… Matthew 7.28,29

4. Preaching Must Be With Authority I Timothy 4.11,13,16 II Timothy 4.2 Today’s Preachers Preach… Not By Their Own Authority But By The Authority Of Christ Colossians 3.17 We Can See The Application Of… I Corinthians 1.21

5. What Did Jesus Preach? How To Live As Citizens Of The Kingdom How To Live As Christians Summary: Control Your Thoughts And Actions

6. Chapter 5— 10 Proper Attitudes: Poor—You Need More Than Yourself I Corinthians 6.19 Mourn—You Must Regret Your Past II Corinthians 7.10 Meek—How You Will View Your Life Now “Power Under Control” Serving The Lord Galatians 5.23

7. 10 Proper Attitudes: Righteousness—Your Main Goal Romans 1.17…Galatians 3.11…. Hebrews 10.38 I Peter 3.12 Mercy—How You Act Toward Others Helps Secure Your Eternity James 2.13

8. 10 Proper Attitudes: Purity—How You Act…Period! I Timothy 5.22 Peace—How You Act As God [Godliness] “God Of Peace” = 5 Times Philippians 4.9 Persecuted—Heaven Will Be Worth It I Peter 3.13-15 After All…What Can They Do? Hebrews 13.6

9. 10 Proper Attitudes: Reproached—Nothing Personal… It’s How They View Your Master Matthew 10.24-26 Rejoice—You Are In Good Company! Context Of Hebrews 11.40

10. With These Attitudes In Mind… We Can Be Of Proper Influence In The World Salt— Things Done For Others Light— Things Seen By Others So… Let Others See What You Do

11. This Is What The Law Was Pointing Toward! Fulfilled By Christ… Exceeded By Us Matthew 5.17…20

12. Exceeding Righteousness— Viewed In A Series Of Contrasts “You Have Heard…But I Say…”

13. Taught 6 Times Murder VS Anger Adultery VS Lust Legitimate Divorce VS Any Old “Excuse” Oaths VS “Yes/No” Vengeance VS Patience Hate VS Compassion

14. Goal: Perfection… Be Like God Ephesians 5.1 MORE TO COME…