In this first part of our look at The Sermon on the Mount, we take a look at Jesus’ teachings regarding sin as being a matter of what is inside of us, not just our external behaviors. As well as address some alleged contradictions in the text.
Category: Sermons
Sermon: “The Reformation, 500 Years Later”
500 years ago Martin Luther sparked a movement that would change not only the Church but western culture itself with a renewed focus on the centrality of The Gospel and the foundational authority of The Bible. 500 years later the ideas brought to light then are still impactful for those trying to faithfully follow after Christ.
Sermon: “Blessed Are You” (THE GOSPEL, Part 26)
In His introduction to what we know as “The Sermon on the Mount” Jesus outlines The Beatitudes, several of which are also recorded in Luke 6 as blessings and their counterpart woes. However, the list may seem odd at first until we see the deeper meaning that Jesus so often has in His messages.
(For a full treatment on the Beatitudes, see our previous series on that passage in Matthew here: https://lhbcmoody.wordpress.com/category/the-beatitudes/)
Sermon: “The Weak and Foolish Things” (THE GOSPEL, Part 25)
After a night of prayer, Jesus chooses 12 disciples who will be His inner-circle and go on to become His Apostles to spread the message of the Gospel to the world. While we today revere these men for their service and work in establishing the church, they were not always the iconic persons we view them as today. What can we learn from Jesus’ choice of disciples that is encouraging for us as we wrestle with following Him in our lives today?
The Pool of Bethesda (THE GOSPEL, Part 24)
Jesus heals a man by the Pool of Bethesda, setting off a showdown with the religious leaders about the Sabbath and a proclamation of Christ’s deity.
Tax Collectors and Sinners (THE GOSPEL, Part 23)
The hypocrisy and self-righteousness of Jesus’ opponents is on full display as their attempts to criticize Him on several issue backfires as Jesus points out the truth, only enraging them further.
What do these encounters between Jesus and His critics teach us about our own hearts and how we as followers of Christ should view ourselves and God’s commands?
The Power to Forgive (THE GOSPEL, Part 22)
We take a look at Jesus healing of a paralytic. However, like He often does, Jesus has a deeper message that He is getting across than just His compassion towards the afflicted.
Luke 5:12-16
Matthew 8:2-4
Matthew 9:2-8
Mark 1:40 – 2:12
Jesus Arrives in Capernaum (THE GOSPEL, Part 21)
Leaving the unbelief of Nazareth behind Him, Jesus enters Capernaum where He is welcomed, and we see many healed and some evil spirits cast out. What can we learn from the comparisons of how these two towns received Jesus? And what can we learn from the variations of these accounts found in the Gospel writings?
Do You Believe? (THE GOSPEL, Part 20)
Jesus performs the second miracle recorded by John, the healing of a nobleman’s son. What can we learn from these events about Jesus? And about the nature of belief?
Jesus’ Homecoming (THE GOSPEL, Part 19)
Early in His ministry, Jesus returns home to Nazareth to a mixed reception. The people initially like what He is saying, but their attitudes take a dark turn when He begins exposing their misunderstandings. What can we learn from this homecoming that has relevant application to our lives?
Liberty Hill Baptist Church 
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