Is Jesus Enough?

Matthew 5:33-48

Nick Sclafani

Part of Matthew: Everyone Willing to Go

October 8, 2026

Is Jesus Enough?

Jesus is not merely part of what we need—Jesus is enough.

We Need Jesus
Every person has fallen short of God’s perfect standard and desperately needs a
Savior.

Who Is Jesus?
Jesus is not merely a teacher or prophet—Jesus is God. He is the GREAT I AM

Exodus 3:14 John 5:8

The Trinity *
There is one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit. John 10:30 “I and the Father are one.”

Jesus Is Eternal Point 1
*Creation ex Nihilo- creation from nothing*
Jesus did not begin in Bethlehem because He has always existed.
John 1:1 Hebrews 12- By faith we understand that the universe was created by
*the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. *

Jesus Is Holy point 2
Jesus has never sinned, never changed, and is completely perfect.
John 1:1- 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all

Jesus Knows All Things
Jesus knows everything about us and still chooses to love us.

Jesus Is Sovereign Point 4
God can use even the hardest circumstances to accomplish His purposes and glorify
Himself.
Romans 8:28

Jesus Is the Most High Point 5
There is no one above Jesus, beside Jesus, or greater than Jesus.
Isaiah 43:10 Isiah 44:6-8

Jesus Is Merciful Point 6
While we were still sinners, Christ willingly died for us.
Romans 5:8

Jesus Chose the Cross Point 7
Jesus could have called twelve legions of angels, but He willingly chose the cross. Mt
26:53–54.
Jesus knew every sin we would commit and still chose to give His life for us.

Are We Saved by Works?
We are saved by works—just not ours.

Faith in Jesus Alone Saves
We are not saved by our goodness, performance, attendance, prayers, or
accomplishments. Romans 5:1-2

Faith Produces Fruit
Our good works do not earn salvation; they are the fruit of the salvation Jesus has
already given.
James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not
have works? Can that faith save him?

Jesus Is Enough
We do not need to add anything to Christ because His finished work is sufficient.
“Tetelastai” Greek for it is finished/ paid in full.

So What Do We Do?
Because Jesus is enough, we respond with faith, obedience, love, and a willingness to
share the Gospel.

The Answer Is Yes
When everything else is stripped away, Jesus is enough.