Conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount
Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 13, 2026 – Matthew – Alan Conner
Matthew 7:28-29
Conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount
Intro
A. IMPORTANCE OF THE SERMON. Matthew 28:18-20
B. THE PURPOSE OF THE SERMON
1. The nature of righteousness in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20
2. Christ later will introduce the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the new birth.
C. RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE KINGDOM (Matthew 5-7).
1. Righteousness and godly character (Matthew 5:3-16).
a. Beatitudes – Matthew 5:3-12
b. Salt and light – Matthew 5:13-16
2. Righteousness and the law (Matthew 5:17-48).
a. Christ came to fulfill the law (Matthew 5:17-20).
b. Correction of Pharisaical misinterpretations (Matthew 5:21-48).
1) Murder (Matthew 5:21-26).
2) Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30).
3) Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32).
4) Vows (Matthew 5:33-37).
5) Lex talionis (Matthew 5:38-42).
6) Love (Matthew 5:43-48).
3. Righteousness and hypocrisy (Matthew 6:1-18). Godly prayer: The Lord’s Prayer
4. Righteousness and riches (Matthew 6:19-24).
5. Righteousness and trust in God (Matthew 6:25-34).
6. Righteousness and more godly character (Matthew 7:1-27).
a. Don’t be a hypocrite in judging (Matthew 7:1-5).
b. Don’t throw your pearls before swine. (Matthew 7:6)
c. Pray expectantly (Matthew 7:7-11).
d. Live by the golden rule (Matthew 7:12).
e. Enter by the narrow gate and live in the narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14).
f. Beware of false prophets (Matthew 7:15-20).
g. Beware of false professors (Matthew 7:21-23)
h. Be a wise and build your house on the rock (Matthew 7:24-27).
Conclusion