A New Start, Part 1

The beatitudes; asking, seeking, and knocking; the good and the diseased trees; the broad and the narrow ways; the golden rule -- Jesus taught on all these topics as one who had authority, not as the religious leaders of the day.

The house (life) built on a shifting foundation (anything except Jesus) will falter and fail both in this life and the life to come.

The verdict on those who call Jesus "Lord, Lord!" but do not do the things He says.

Being alert to false prophets and those who claim to be teachers of the God's word but who are not.

The life of the world - and ultimate destruction - is entered through the wide gate. The life of a disciple of Jesus - and eternal life - is entered through the narrow gate. See Matt 7:13-14.

The golden rule, doing unto others . . . , the essence of righteousness as it should be lived out by Christians.

Persistent prayer by asking, seeking, and knocking. Prayer that seeks the hear of God.

Today is a fresh start in our commitment to prayer. A reset of our ordinary, neglected prayer behavior, with an increased commitment to regular prayer.

The Sermon on the Mount. Properly understanding judgment, applied to yourself and others.

From the sermon series: The Sermon on the Mount