The Razor Sharpness Of The Gospel!

Scripture: Matthew 10:27-42 Text Matthew 10:34-39
Sermon: THE RAZOR SHARPNESS OF THE GOSPEL!
Points: I. The Uncompromising Call of the Gospel
II. The Incomparable Value of the Gospel
III. The Undeniable Cost of the Gospel

34¶"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword.
35"For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law';
36"and 'a man's enemies will be those of his own household.'
37"He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
38"And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me.
39"He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.
This morning we take a break from Proverbs and return to Matthew 10 and Jesus preparation of His Disciples for the troubles and trials they would face.

Some of Jesus' words are hard and yet necessary for us to hear. Loyalty and faithfulness are not optional virtues for the Christian. We are obliged to whole-hearted thanksgiving and devotion.

This message was preached at a Lord's Supper celebration.