IT’S YOUR CHOICE
Mary MackeyKingdom Living IT’S YOUR CHOICE Matthew 7:12-23 THE GOLDEN RULE Matthew 7;12 Do we genuinely seek to treat others as we would have them treat us? GENUINE CHRISTIANITY…. Matthew 7:13-23 Begins with following Jesus. John 10:9 John 14:6 Proverbs 14:12 Luke 13:23-24 Produces …
OUR FATHER’S HEART
Mary MackeyKingdom Living OUR FATHER’S HEART Matthew 7:7-11 A. How to read 7:7-8 We’re not in charge. God’s kingdom has to be first (see 6:33). He knows our needs B. Contrast: Two kinds of receiving (outcomes) Trampled and Torn (7:6) …
JUDGING GENTLY
Mary MackeyKingdom Living JUDGING GENTLY Matthew 7:1-6 “Judge not lest ye be judged” Why we shouldn’t condemn people. It is dangerous. Romans 2:1 2 Samuel 12:1-7 It is foolish. Matthew 7:4 Be Careful Now….
DON’T WORRY
Mary MackeyKingdom Living DON’T WORRY Matthew 6:25-34 Easier Said Than Done… - We can’t control our feelings, we can control our response. How to Calm Your Fears: Matthew 6:25-34 Philippians 4:4-9 Know your heavenly Father. Maintain the right …
A REAL TREASURE
Mary MackeyKingdom Living A Real Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 Let’s compare TREASURES. - Earthly Treasures ARE Selfish and Temporary. 1 John 2:15-16 Joshua 7:21 2 Kings 5:22 Luke 12:16-21 - Heavenly Treasures ARE Relational. John 3:16 Job 1:6-12 …
PRAYER
Mary MackeyKingdom Living PRAYER Matthew 6:5-15 The Aroma of Heaven is the Prayers of the Saints Revelation 5:1-8 We should be Devoted to Prayer Romans 12:12 Pray like Jesus Prayed Matthew 6:9-13
EASTER MESSAGE
Mary MackeyWHICH JESUS WOULD YOU SET FREE Matthew 27:11-26 RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15 THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES THAT HIS TOMB WAS EMPTY 1 Corinthians 15:17-20 Matthew 28:1-10 THREE THINGS WE NEED THAT HE GIVES US A clean slate. A …
MOTIVATION MATTERS
Mary MackeyKingdom Living MOTIVATION MATTERS Matthew 6:1-8 & 16-18 WHY DO YOU DO WHAT YOU DO? - Giving Matthew 6:1-4 - Praying Matthew 6:5-8 - Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 ABOUT YOUR REWARD… Matthew …
LOVE BEYOND THE LAW
Mary MackeyKingdom Living LOVE BEYOND THE LAW Matthew 5:38-48 THE PASSAGE Matthew 5:38-48 THREE EXAMPLES - Don’t retaliate. Matthew 5:39 - Don’t think of your rights, but of your responsibilities. Matthew 5:40 - Go the …
TRUE TO YOUR WORD
Mary MackeyKingdom Living TRUE to your WORD Matthew 5:33-37 PROMISES, PROMISES Matthew 5:33-36 Leviticus 19:12 Matthew 23:16-22 Mark 7:9-13 Remember, God is always witnessing what you say. KEEP IT SIMPLE Matthew 5:37 Kingdom living involves honesty, integrity, …
UNFAITHFUL
Mary MackeyKingdom Living UNFAITHFUL Matthew 5:27-32 THE LURE OF LUST Matthew 5:27-30 Colossians 3:5-6 - The Law says, “No adultery”; Jesus says “No lust”. - Remove whatever leads you to lust. THE DANGER OF DIVORCE Matthew 5:31-32 Ephesians …
DEADLY ANGER
Mary MackeyKingdom Living DEADLY ANGER Matthew 5:21-26 THE TRUTH ABOUT ANGER It’s not a sin to be angry. We can’t control our feelings, but we can control our response. THE IMPORTANCE OF RECONCILIATION It’s more important than we think. …
