BE FORWARNED! THE FOUR WARNINGS OF JESUS IN THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT — MATTHEW 7:13-29 "And it fell with a great crash." (Matthew 7:27) Every life without Christ is a tragedy for even the best of … Continue reading →

Shylock: "I crave the law." Portia: "For as thou urgest justice, be assured Thou shalt have justice more than thou desirest." (From The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare) See Matthew 7:1-6 It seems that Jesus hates the sin of self-righteousness … Continue reading →

"The ultimate good in life is to treat things according to their true value." Jonathan edwards Mathew 6:25-34 — Jesus spoke more about the temporal versus the eternal than any other topic. The world, the devil and the flesh are … Continue reading →

"How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God ?" John 5:44 See Matthew 6:1-18 – Key verse: "Be careful not to do your … Continue reading →

FORGIVING OUR ENEMIES – "CHRISTIANITY IS SOMETHNG MORE THAN HUMANITY" – MATTHEW 5:38-48 Returning evil for good is demonic. Returning good for good is human. Returning good for evil is divine. Mat 5:44-45 (KJV) "But I say unto you, Love … Continue reading →

"If you want to stand out in the crowd be perfectly honest" — matthew 5:33-37I In their book, Credibility , authors Kouzes and Posner identified those characteristics that people most desire in a leader and integrity topped the list. Why? … Continue reading →

TAKE RADICAL STEPS TO NURTURE AND PROTECT YOUR MARRIAGE — MATTHEW 5: 27-32 Some background thoughts to give context to these verses on marriage: 1) Marriage is a reflection of the Trinity and also a reflection of Christ and the … Continue reading →

Jesus taught us how to be right in Relationships not just perform religious rituals – Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus shows us that the intent of the Law dealt with inner attitudes not just outward actions as the Pharisees had defined it. … Continue reading →

The "constitution" of Jesus — the word of god — matthew 5:17-20 Some say the constitution of the United States is the most valuable asset we have as Americans. What is your personal "constitution"? ("Constitution" — establishment, structure, basics, essentials, … Continue reading →

"You are the salt of the earth As Jesus was training the twelve disciples 2000 years ago, He is training us as His disciples today. And a great leader expects the best of His students: "You are the salt of … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 Jesus’ values merciful pure in heart peacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world’s values self-righteous, "able to take care of themselves" "adult", sophisticated, broad-minded … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 Jesus’ values merciful pure in heart peacemakers persecuted because of righteousness The world’s values self-righteous, "able to take care of themselves" "adult", sophisticated, broad-minded … Continue reading →

The Beatitudes (Blessedness) – The character of the Citizens of the Kingdom — Matthew 5: 1-12 "Learning leadership skills without developing godly character only makes a man a better rip-off artist." Howard HendricksLearningleadershipskillswithoutdevelopinggodlycharacteronlymakesamanabetterrip-offartist. Howard Hendricks "Each of us must fulfill … Continue reading →

Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."1 Samuel 16:7 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – MATTHEW 5-7; LUKE 6:20-49 " I ain’t what I oughta be. I ain’t what I’m gonna be. But praise … Continue reading →