The Best Sermon Ever: How to Earn a Spiritual Black Belt

How to Earn a Spiritual Black Belt

The Best Sermon Ever

August 7, 2022

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Have I earned my ?

Matthew 7:15-20 (ESV)

How do I earn a spiritual black belt?

1. Be on

Keep your spiritual guard up.

Hebrews 5:14 (ESV)

When you’re growing, you will become mature and gain the ability to discern.

Matthew 7:16 (ESV)

You can detect fake believers by their actions.

1 John 4:1 (ESV)

Matthew 7:21-23 (ESV)

How do I earn a spiritual black belt?

1. Be on
2. Be in Christ

Matthew 7:21 (ESV)

Obedience is evidence that your faith is true. Disobedience is evidence of false faith.

Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV)

How do I earn a spiritual black belt?

1. Be on
2. Be in Christ
3. Be on the Rock

Matthew 7:24 (ESV)

What is your foundation in life where you hope to find balance?

Four foundations for your life:

1. (I think)
2. (I feel)
3. (I have always done)
4. (God says in his Word)

The one you choose will control your life.

Matthew 7:24 (ESV)

Matthew 7:26 (ESV)

Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount to call us to obedience!

Matthew 7:28-29 (ESV)

Will you Him?