Preaching Point : We must reject the efficacy of any religious experience that is not founded on the spiritual transformation that comes from a proper response to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Main Text : Matthew 12:43-45 (ESV) 43 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, but finds none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when it comes, it finds the house empty, swept, and put in order. 45 Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they enter and dwell there, and the last state of that person is worse than the first. So also will it be with this evil generation.”

We must caution those who constantly need more evedence of Jesus' Identity, knowing that Jesus identity, knowing that Jesus has shown sufficient evidence for those who genuinely desire to know him.

Preaching Point: You must constantly assess your speech, knowing your words reveal your heart and will testify for or against you on the day of judgment.

Main Text: Matthew 12:33–37 (ESV) 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”