Harrington Baptist Church

09/06/2026

The Beatitudes – Sermon 7: “Blessed Are the Pure in Heart”

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8

What does it really mean to have a pure heart?

In this message from The Beatitudes, Pastor John Hill challenges us to look beyond outward appearances and examine what is happening within us.

This message focuses on two important truths:

1️⃣ A throne and a fountain that must be made clean.
Our hearts are both the throne of what rules us and the fountain from which our lives flow. We need Christ to cleanse and transform our hearts.

2️⃣ The pure in heart shall see God — now in part, then in full.
Those who belong to Christ can know God and experience His presence now, while looking forward to the glorious day when we will see Him fully.

The question for each of us is: What is ruling your heart?

Jesus calls us not merely to clean up our outward behavior, but to have hearts transformed by His grace.

08/30/2026

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” — Matthew 5:7

What does it look like to live as a merciful follower of Jesus?

In this sixth message of our series through The Beatitudes, Pastor Rodney Collins takes us to Matthew 5:7 and examines the relationship between God's grace, God's mercy, and the mercy we are called to show others.

This message focuses on three important truths:

1️⃣ There is harmony between grace and mercy.
2️⃣ Jesus demonstrated mercy to pitiful mankind.
3️⃣ Followers of Jesus are to show mercy to others.

We are people who have received mercy. We did not earn God's grace, nor could we save ourselves. Yet through Jesus Christ, God demonstrated His incredible mercy toward sinful humanity.

And that mercy should change us.

Because we have received mercy from God, we should be willing to show mercy to others—even when it is difficult.

🙏 How has God's mercy changed the way you treat others?

Join us as we continue our journey through The Beatitudes and learn what it means to live a life that reflects the mercy of Jesus.

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08/23/2026

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” — Matthew 5:6

We all hunger for something. We all thirst for something. But Jesus points us to the one desire that leads to true and lasting satisfaction—a hunger and thirst for righteousness.
In this fifth message of our series through The Beatitudes, Pastor John Hill explores what it means to pursue righteousness and how the Gospel changes our deepest desires.

This message focuses on four important truths:
1️⃣ The Gospel Journey.
2️⃣ Two kinds of Christian Righteousness.
3️⃣ The marks of a Christian who hungers and thirsts for righteousness.
4️⃣ By Faith Christians are Happy and will be Satisfied!

The world promises satisfaction in many places, but only Jesus can truly satisfy the soul. Through faith in Christ, we are made right with God and are transformed as we grow in our desire to live for Him.
🙏 Join us as we continue our journey through The Beatitudes and discover the blessing promised to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
📖 Matthew 5:6

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08/16/2026

THE BEATITUDES — SERMON 4

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” — Matthew 5:5

What does it mean to be meek?

In a culture that often celebrates power, self-promotion, and getting our own way, Jesus presents a very different picture of what it means to be blessed. Biblical meekness is not weakness, it is strength surrendered to God and a heart that trusts Him.

In this fourth message of The Beatitudes, Pastor John Hill focuses on three important truths:

1️⃣ Embracing the Gospel message!
2️⃣ How it changes us!
3️⃣ The blessing of inheriting the earth.

When we embrace the Gospel, Jesus changes us from the inside out. He teaches us to surrender our will to His, trust His promises, and live differently because we belong to Him.

And the promise is powerful: the meek shall inherit the earth.

Join us as we continue our journey through The Beatitudes and discover what Jesus teaches about the truly blessed life.

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08/09/2026

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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

Mourning is something every one of us will experience. We experience loss, sorrow, disappointment, and pain—but Jesus reminds us that those who mourn are blessed because they will be comforted.

In this third message of The Beatitudes, Pastor John Hill looks at what it means to mourn and how Jesus meets us in the midst of our sorrow.

This message focuses on three truths:

1️⃣ Mourning is a healing process that needs Jesus.

2️⃣ Learning from when and how Jesus mourned.

3️⃣ Embracing mourning with the hope of the Gospel.

Jesus understands our sorrow. He wept. He grieved. He experienced the pain of living in a broken world. And because He entered into our suffering, we can bring our deepest hurts to Him.

But the Gospel gives us something even greater than comfort for today—it gives us hope for tomorrow.

Our mourning does not have the final word. Jesus does.

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08/02/2026

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
— Matthew 5:3

What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency, Jesus teaches that true blessing belongs to those who humbly recognize their need for Him. The first Beatitude points us to the doorway into God's kingdom—a heart that depends entirely on His grace.

In this message, Pastor John Hill explores three important questions:

• Are you "poor in spirit"?
• Is "the kingdom of heaven" yours?
• Now, let me tell you about Jesus!

Whether you've followed Christ for years or are seeking answers about the gospel, we invite you to open God's Word with us and discover the hope and blessing found in Jesus Christ alone.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:3

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07/26/2026

New Sermon Series: THE BEATITUDES

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:3

This Sunday, we begin a new journey through Matthew 5:1–12, where Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with words that have transformed lives for generations.

The Beatitudes reveal what true blessedness looks like for those who belong to Christ's kingdom. Rather than focusing on outward success, Jesus points us to a heart that is shaped by His grace and dependent upon Him.

In this first message, "JESUS!", Pastor John Hill explores:

• The Beatitudes Definition
• God on the Mountain
• His Disciples Come to Him
• Jesus Opens His Mouth
• Come and Know Blessedness

We invite you to watch this message, open God's Word with us, and discover the blessing that comes from knowing and following Jesus Christ.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12

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07/19/2026

Be Built Up and Build Up
📖 2 Corinthians 13:1–14

As Paul closes his second letter to the Corinthians, his desire is not simply to correct the church, but to strengthen it. His final words call believers to examine themselves, pursue spiritual maturity, and encourage one another in the faith. God doesn't just call us to grow individually—He calls us to build up the body of Christ.

Join us as we consider two key truths from this passage:

🔹 Building Up Can Be Difficult and Uncomfortable, but It Is for Our Benefit
Growth often requires correction, humility, and a willingness to be shaped by God's Word. Though it may be challenging, God's loving discipline produces maturity and strengthens our faith.

🔹 Building Up Others Builds Us Up
As we encourage, serve, pray for, and speak truth in love to one another, the entire church is strengthened. God uses every believer to help others grow in Christ.

Paul concludes with a beautiful reminder that our strength comes from the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. May we be a church committed to growing together and building one another up in love.

07/12/2026

With All Boldness, Without Hindrance 📖 Acts 28

The book of Acts concludes not with an ending, but with an invitation. Though Paul is under house arrest in Rome, the gospel is anything but confined. God's mission continues, His Word advances, and the good news of Jesus Christ is proclaimed with all boldness and without hindrance.

Join us as we explore three key truths from Acts 28:

🔹 The Opportunity to Share the Gospel Is Always Available
Whether in times of blessing or hardship, God places opportunities before us to point others to Christ. Every conversation can become an opportunity to share the hope of the gospel.

🔹 God Provides Timely Encouragement
Throughout Paul's journey, God faithfully strengthened and encouraged him through His promises, His people, and His presence. The Lord continues to sustain His people today.

🔹 Simply Testify
We are not called to change hearts—that is God's work. We are called to faithfully testify to what Christ has done and boldly proclaim the truth of His gospel.

As Acts comes to a close, we're reminded that the story of the gospel is still being written through the lives of believers who faithfully follow Jesus.

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