The King’s Nine Step Program to True Happiness, Step One
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory Scripture: Matthew 5:3–11
Outline
In the His introduction to His Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7), the King’s Manifesto for His Kingdom, King Jesus reveals nine steps to your purpose and ultimate blessing in this life and beyond:
- Step One: You Must Possess True Poverty (Matt 5:3)
- Step Two: You Must Persevere in Learning What Offends God (Matt 5:4)
- Step Three: You Must Pursue Lowliness (Matt 5:5)
- Step Four: You Must Pursue Righteousness (Matt 5:6)
- Step Five: You Must Prefer Mercy (Matt 5:7)
- Step Six: You Must Pursue Inward Purity (Matt 5:8)
- Step Seven: You Must Pursue Peace (Be a Peacemaker) (Matt 5:9)
- Step Eight: You Must Patiently Endure Persecution for Righteousness’ Sake (Matt 5:10)
- Step Nine: You Must Patiently Endure Libel (Matt 5:11)
Songs
- Come Thou Almighty King (11)
- We Will Feast In The House Of Zion
- Nothing But The Blood (245)
- Be Thou My Vision (278)
- Take My Life And Let It Be (305)
Resources
other sermons in this series
May 24
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Making Disciples - Part II
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May 17
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Making Disciples - Part I
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Scripture: Matthew 10:24–42 Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory
May 3
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The King’s Messengers Under Fire - Part II
Speaker: Brandon Phillips Scripture: Matthew 10:16–23 Series: Matthew: The King and His Glory