Best Sermon Ever: Above and Beyond

Above and Beyond

The Best Sermon Ever!

July 10, 2022

Dr. Clayton Chisum

1 Kings 11:1-3 (NLT)

King Solomon pursued that which could never satisfy and gave his heart to it.

Matthew 5:17-20 (ESV)

Nothing else matters but a

John 5:39-40 (NLT)

Matthew 5:17 (ESV)

The Old Testament Fulfilled:

• Law– “my perfect obedience”
• Prophecies– “my life”
• Sacrifices– “my death”

Matthew 5:18-19 (ESV)

Romans 7:6 (ESV)

Matthew 22:37-40 (NLT)

John 13:34-35 (NLT)

Matthew 5:21 (ESV)

Jesus points back to the Old Testament and lays out six laws over the next few verses.

Old Testament Laws- Matthew 5:21-27

1. Do not
2. Do not commit
3. Do not get a immorally
4. Do not falsely
5. Seeking equal payback is
6. Love your and hate your

Jesus’

1. Murder- Your is angry
2. Adultery- Your is lustful
3. Divorce- Your are unfaithful
4. Swearing an Oath- Your is dishonest
5. Payback- Your is fake
6. Prejudice- Your is conditional

The Law of Christ is a

1. Uncovers the of your sin
2. Cuts the for your walk

Are you following the Bible or just what you’ve heard?

If you must be one or the other…

Be Biblical, not just Baptist

Jesus knows that these can be overwhelming, but he sets the bar high anyway.

Matthew 5:20 (ESV)

Matthew 5:48 (ESV)

“Perfect” suggests completeness and maturity as we live for God. Jesus is setting a high standard and saying that these things are impossible without his help.

The life you’re building will either or .

“God I need ”