I Am Because We Are – Matthew 5:6
March 17, 2024
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This eight-week series examines the most famous ever given, The Sermon on the Mount, by none other than Jesus himself. Jesus’s audience was the outcasts of his day, and they were the first to engage this incredible message and design for living. We will unpack the nine Beatitudes presented by Jesus. It’s a series you don’t want to miss. Today, we unpack Matthew 5:6 and look at the first Beatitude and what it means to be hungry and thirsty for righteousness.
Questions to ponder:
- What does it mean to be “righteous.”
- What does the Greek word “dikaiosune” and the Hebrew “sedaq and sedicah” mean?
- What does it mean to be righteous from the Biblical definition?
- How can we be hungry and thirsty and be satisfied?
- Why must we understand God’s idea of righteousness? Are there eternal consequences?
- What does the word ubuntu mean? Why is it life-changing?
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- Harold Long
- BEatitudes
- Jeremiah 22:3
- Matthew 5:1-12
- Psalm 11:7
- Psalm 24:3-6
- abundance
- dikaiosune
- Hungry
- Justice
- lack
- mishpat
- oppressor
- Poor
- Righteous
- Righteousness
- satisfied
- sedaq
- sedicah
- Thirsty
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
The Prodigal God – The Prodigal God Mini-Movie – Sermon VI of VI
October 29, 2023
- Dr. Tim Keller
- The Prodigal God
- Luke 15:11-32
- Dr. Tim Keller
- Elder Brother
- Feast
- Jesus-Centered
- Jesus-centered life
- Jesus-Centered Living
- Jesus-looking God
- Moral Law
- Parables
- Repentance
- Resurrection
- Righteousness
- Salvation
- The Parable of the Lost Coin
- The Parable of the Lost Sheep
- The Parable of the Prodigal Son
- The Tale of Two Sons
- Tim Keller
- Timothy Keller
- True Elder Bother
- Transformation UMC
Today, we conclude our new message series, “The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith,” by showing “The Prodigal God” mini-movie. This mini-movie is message VI of VI and is a masterpiece dramatization of the entire message series. Dr. Keller unpacks Luke 15:11-32 (NIV), the most popular of the three parables in Luke 15, which included the first two parables, The Parable of the Lost Sheep and The Parable of the Lost Coin. This message should shock and move every person engaging in the scripture and teaching.
Faith is a Credit, Not a Debit
April 24, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Genesis 15:6
- Romans 4:1-12
- Baptism
- Circumcision
- Faith
- Faith Without Works is Dead
- God's Promises
- Grace
- Justification
- Prevenient Grace
- Righteous
- Righteousness
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to our message series, “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel.” Today’s message is titled “Fear is a Credit, Not a Debit.” Pastor Harold will unpack Romans 4:1-12 and help us better understand how our faith is a credit and not a debit. Understanding this truth helps us not fall into the trap of legalism or works to earn God’s favor.
How Do I Know If I Am Right With God?
April 3, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Ephesians 2:14-16
- Genesis 15:6
- Isaiah 53:4-6
- Romans 3:21-31
- Exercising Faith and Repentance
- Justification
- Law
- Lawlessness
- New Nature
- Old Nature
- Righteousness
- Sin
- The Law
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are making our way through the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. Today’s message is titled “How Do I Know If I Am Right With God,” the message is focused on Romans 3:21-31.
Spirit Circumcision
March 6, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 5:17
- Deuteronomy 10:16
- Deuteronomy 30:6
- Genesis 13:15
- Genesis 15:18
- Genesis 15:6
- Genesis 17:24
- Genesis 17:8
- Jeremiah 4:4
- Jeremiah 9:26
- Revelation 20:4-6
- Romans 2:17-29
- Romans 3:20
- Romans 3:28
- Abram
- Circumcision
- Faith
- Gentiles
- Jews
- Prophecy
- Righteousness
- Sin
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are starting a thorough study of the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is titled “Spirit Circumcision.” Our message today is focused on Romans 2:17-29. We hope you are challenged and encouraged to grow deeper in your faith because of the Book of Romans.
God’s Righteousness is Revealed
February 13, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
- 1 Corinthians 12
- 1 Corinthians 9:16
- Corithians 14
- Ephesians 4
- Exodus 20
- Galatians 1:8-10
- Habakkuk 2:4
- Luke 26:46-47
- Romans 1:8-17
- Romans 12:6-8
- doulos
- Faith
- Holiness
- Jesus-Centered
- John Wesley
- Mother Teresa
- Righteousness
- Scripture
- Slave
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are starting a thorough study of the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is “God’s Righteousness is Revealed.” Our message today is focused on Romans 1:8-17. We introduce the Book of Romans and set the stage for this incredible message series.
The Gospel Exalted
February 6, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Romans 1:1-7
- and Holy Spirit
- Bondservant
- Common English Bible
- David
- depraved
- doulos
- Father
- Holy Scripture
- Holy Spirit
- Jesus the Christ
- Jesus-Centered
- Justification
- Kurt Vonnegut
- lost
- Righteousness
- Servant
- Sin
- Slave
- Son
- spiritually bankrupt
- The Apostle Paul
- The Book of Romans
- Timequake
- Trinity
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are starting a thorough study of the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is “The Gospel Exalted.” Our message today is focused on Romans 1:1-7. We introduce the Book of Romans and set the stage for this incredible message series.
Kingdom Equality
September 20, 2020
- Harold Long
- Summer 2020 Lectionary Series
- 1 John 3:17-18
- Acts 4:32-37
- Galatians 3:26-29
- Matthew 20:1-16
- Capitalism
- Communism
- Democracy
- Equality
- Gospel of the Kingdom
- Individualism
- Justice
- Kingdom Equality
- Peace
- Politics
- Racial Inequality
- Righteousness
- Shalom
- Socialism
- Systemic Racism
- World System
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Thank you for joining us today. Today is the final message in our series titled “Summer Lectionary Series.” Our message today is titled “Kingdom Equality.” Pastor Harold unpacks the difficult passage Matthew 20:1-16, which is one of the least favorite parables. In today’s message, we learn the difference between “world equality” and “kingdom equality.” Be prepared to be convicted and inspired to detach from the world system and commit to living the kingdom life.
Heaven Appointed Counselor
July 26, 2020
- Harold Long
- Summer 2020 Lectionary Series
- Romans 8:26-39
- Advocate
- Brian Stevenson
- Equal Justice Initiative
- Friend
- Helper
- Holy Spirit
- Just Mercy
- Justice
- Kingdom Calling
- Legacy Museum
- Love
- National Memorial for Peace and Justice
- Peace
- Predestination
- Righteousness
- Salvation
- Sanctification
- Slavery
- Walter McMillian
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to today’s message titled “Heaven Appointed Counselor.” In today’s message, Pastor Harold Long unpacks Romans 8:26-39. The message starts with an illustration introducing the listeners to Brian Stevenson, an attorney from Montgomery, Alabama. Brian’s career is stellar, which is validated by the recent motion picture “Just Mercy.” The story of Brian’s life and career, providing legal counsel to many people falsely accused over the last 30 years, is mindblowing. Next, Pastor Harold uses ten bullet points to unpack our scripture reading to help our listeners understand the passage, and even more important, how to apply the teaching to our lives.