Sermon Outline - January 11, 2026

As it is in Heaven: The Kingdom of God in Matthew’s Gospel
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Today’s Message: If Anyone Would Follow After Me Pt. 2
Jeff Kennedy/January 11, 2026

Four Marks of a Genuine Disciple:

1. Certainty of faith vs. chronic doubt (Matthew 16:1–12).

2. Correct confession vs. mistaken identity (Matthew 16:13–20).

3. Confessional community vs. individualistic spirituality (Matthew 16:18–20).

A. Jesus’ church is a _________________ (Romans 12:4–5; Ephesians 4:15–16).

B. Jesus’ church is a _________________(Ephesians 2:22).

C. Jesus’ church is a _________________(Ephesians 2:19).

4. Cruciform obedience vs. self-preservation/promotion (Matthew 16:21–28).

A. The cross is the shape of our_________________ with Christ (Romans 6:3–4; Galatians 2:20).

B. The cross is the shape of our_________________ in Christ (Galatians 5:24; Romans 6:10–14; 12:1–2).

C. The cross is the shape of our_________________ to Christ.