written on service, 3 oct 2009.
sermon outline and notes:
Pastor TanMatthew 19:30
But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.
Matthew 19:3
Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?"
Matthew 19:12
For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it".
Matthew 19:10-12
The disciples said to him, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry". Jesus replied,"Not everyone can accept this word, but only those whom it has been given. For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it".
Matthew 18:1
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
The society needs to be healed!
We live for the kingdom of God!
we don't live for practical means.
live your life for the kingdom of Heaven's sake.
healing is: - removal of selfish needs
- removal of how people look at us ( don care about what people think of you!)
- letting go of everything just to serve God.
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs such as these". Matthew 19:16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must i do to get eternal life?"
There are 3 test in life. - keeping God commandments
- Living for others
- taking up the cross daily ( Letting go of everything you have)
Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me".
people who need healing- married people
- parents - child
- rich people
Matthew 20:11-16
Being good is taking out what you have and sharing it with other people.
Why is God good all the time? because He sent His only son to take away all of our sins.
Ephesians 2:4-10Matthew 19:30