Change in Relationships

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – December 31, 2017

Series Title: “This is How Change Begins”

Today’s Title: “Change in Relationships”

Today’s Text: Matthew 5:21-26

 

In this passage, Jesus is making a value statement and a relational statement. Anyone who truly values the love of God will also value people.

 

WHAT VALUE DO OTHER PEOPLE HOLD… - Matthew 5:22

 

• IN YOUR MIND?
  • “angry with a brother”
  • Romans 15:5-7

 

• IN YOUR HEART?
  • “raca”
  • Luke 6:43-45

 

• IN YOUR SOUL?
  • “you fool”
  • 1 John 2:9-11

 

HOW DOES THE WAY YOU VALUE PEOPLE EFFECT YOUR REALTIONSHIP TO GOD? – Matthew 5:23-24

 

• IN WORSHIP
  • “offering your gift at the altar”
  • Micah 6:6-8
    • act justly
    • love mercy
    • walk humblywith your God

 

• IN CONVICTION
  • “and there remember”
  • Hebrews 4:12-13

 

• IN RECONCILIATION
  • “first go and be reconciled”
  • Romans 12:14-19