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Sermon on the Mount "Blessed are the Pure in Heart" Matthew 5:1-12

1. Who Are the Poor in Spirit? 2. The Precious Thing that is Theirs 3. The Happiness They Enjoy

BLESSEDNESS IN THE UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM 1. The Peacemakers will be Blessed 2. The Persecuted are Blessed

As you hear these words that provide you another aspect of Jesus exposing sin and hypocrisy among the people, among the leaders he had chosen to be a faithful light in the darkness, do you have ears to hear the call of the Gospel to you today? Praise your Lord Jesus Christ for His willingness and faithfulness to confront sinners, to send his servants to the ends of the Earth calling sinners to repent and come to Him and not only be invited, but a part of that glorious marriage! Praise Jesus for His blessing you His people with salvation and His righteous robes, welcoming all who believe to His feast.

1. The reason for needing it 2. The basis for having it 3. The blessing of receiving it Sermon by Rev. Lawrence Bilkes

The sermon examines John chapter six to illustrate the danger of seeking physical blessings over spiritual truth. It contrasts a crowd that abandoned Jesus after He taught difficult doctrines with the twelve disciples who remained committed to His words of eternal life. The preacher emphasizes that true salvation requires personal faith in Christ rather than reliance on rituals, signs, or material provision. By addressing theological errors such as baptismal regeneration and predestination, the message warns against superficial religion and calls for a steadfast, doctrinally sound commitment to Jesus. Ultimately, it challenges listeners to answer the question of whether they will follow Christ despite the offense of His truth.