HARMONY IN THE HOME

1. HARMONY IN THE HOME Sermon on the Mount -1 [By Ron Halbrook; Mike Willis, Harmony in the Home]

2. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 • Introduction: • Two ways to live: God over man OR man over God • Impact of battle: individual, church, family

3. Right relation with God Life of sin GOD OVER MAN MAN OVER GOD TWO WAYS TO LIVE OR Impact of this battle on: Individual Church Family

4. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 • Introduction: 2. Christ introduced his new kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) • Kingdom: God’s rule for our salvation, realm of fellowship with God 3. Matt. 5:1-10 Character in the kingdom • Character traits in his kingdom • These traits affect all relationships including the home

5. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 2. Matt. 5:1-10 Character in the kingdom

6. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Matt. 5:1-10 Character in the kingdom

7. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I. Character in the Kingdom A. Poor in Spirit Receive the Kingdom • Humble, seeking God’s forgiveness • If not humble: proud, deny sin, make alibis • Wife observes humble spirit toward God & fellowman—leads her • Humility & harmony go hand in hand

8. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. I. Character in the Kingdom B. They Who Mourn Are Comforted • Grieve, godly sorrow, repent of sin • Accept our sins, know they assault & offend God • Wife observes he accepts his sin, seeks forgiveness—leads her • Desire to correct sins leads to harmony

9. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. I. Character in the Kingdom C. Meek Inherit the Earth (Blessed in Full) • Yielding, gentle spirit submits to God • Yielding, cooperative spirit to all men • Wife observes he yields to the right & corrects his sins—leads her • Meek spirit leads to harmony

10. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. I. Character in the Kingdom D. Those Hungering for Righteousness Filled • Deepest desire to be right with God • Seeks to be right with all men • Wife observes he loves to do right & be in right relationship—leads her • To be right with God & man yields harmony

11. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. I. Character in the Kingdom E. The Merciful Obtain Mercy • Kindness, good-will, forgiving, helping • Seeks God’s mercy, shows mercy to all men • Wife observes his kind, compassionate, merciful spirit—leads her • A merciful spirit leads to harmony

12. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. I. Character in the Kingdom F. The Pure in Heart Enter God’s Family • Single focus on doing right, not loving sin • Example of purity not corruption to all men • Wife observes his purity in heart & life—leads her • Purity leads to harmony

13. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. I. Character in the Kingdom G. Peacemakers Are God’s Children • Seek peace, reconciliation, harmony • Seeks to be at peace with God & all men • Wife observes his love of peace & skill in making peace—leads her • Love of peace leads to harmony

14. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. I. Character in the Kingdom H. Those Who Suffer to Obey God Enter • Put God & truth above self • Wants to obey God regardless of cost • Wife observes his total commitment to God & truth—leads her • Commitment to God leads to harmony

15. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 • Conclusion • Two ways to live: God’s will OR man’s will • Christ introduced his new kingdom in the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) 3. Matt. 5:1-10 Character in the kingdom • Character traits in his kingdom • These traits affect all relationships including the home

16. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 • Conclusion 4. Jn. 3:5 Begin new life, enter the kingdom 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. • Born of water: submit in water baptism • …and of the Spirit: gave the gospel

17. HARMONY IN THE HOME • Sermon on the Mount - 1 • Question: If I sin against my mate, how will these traits help us reconcile? • Humble • Mourn for Sin • Meek • Hunger for • Righteousness • Merciful • Pure Heart • Peacemaker • Suffer for God