Living in the Present

Living in the Present

Matthew 6:1-34

Sermon by Jack Nazary - Colonial Hills Baptist Church 1976

Introduction: Some live in the past; some build castles for the future; but we must face the reality of the present. In these verses, Jesus gives exhortations for present day living.

The Teachings of Jesus:

I. Concerning Pride (6:1-6, 16-18)

1. giving (1-4)

2. praying (5-6)

3. fasting (16-18)

II. Concerning Prayer (6:7-15)

1. Vain repetitions are heathenism (7-8)

2. Prayer directed to father (9-13)

3. Come from forgiving person (14-15)

III. Concerning Possessions (6:19-24)

1. Treasure should be laid up in heaven (19-20)

2. Treasure is the goal of the heart (21)

3. Treasure should be spiritual not material.

IV. Provisions (6:25-34)

1. An exhortation concerning values (25, 31, 32)

2. The examples of God's provisions (26-30)

3. The expectation of the Christian (33-34)

Innumerable blessings will come to us as we follow Him and His precepts laid down for us----