The Sermon On The Level - Part 1 | Luke 6:17-26 | Pastor John Miller

Do you want the applause of the world or the applause of Heaven? In this foundational study of Luke 6:17–26, Pastor John Miller introduces the "Sermon on the Level" (also known as the Sermon on the Plain). Standing on a plateau after a night of prayer and the selection of His apostles, Jesus delivers a message that flips the values of the world upside down. Pastor John explores the four Beatitudes and their four corresponding Woes. Discover why being "poor in spirit," hungry for righteousness, and weeping over sin are the keys to Kingdom happiness. Learn the danger of being "full" of the world and find out why the greatest reward for the persecuted believer is found in Heaven, not on earth. This message is a call to stand alone with God rather than going with the crowd, choosing the eternal riches of Christ over the temporary comforts of man. In this study, you will discover: - Mount vs. Plain: The historical and geographical context of Jesus' sermon and why He preached similar messages more than once. - The Christian Counterculture: How God’s ways and thoughts are the exact opposite of our secular culture. - Defining "Blessed": Understanding that biblical happiness is an objective state of divine approval, not a fleeting emotion. - Spiritual Bankruptcy: Why we must come to God as "dirt poor" beggars in need of a Savior. - The Sin of Omission: Why refusing to do good is equated with committing evil in the eyes of Christ. - The Great Equalizer: Lessons from the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man regarding the reversal of roles in eternity. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Luke here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLKl-Yf93BLg8t9b8KOGIAmC 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Standing Alone with God 01:36 - The Setting: Coming Down to a Level Place (Verse 17) 03:15 - Sermon on the Mount vs. Sermon on the Plain 05:15 - Three Groups in the Audience: Apostles, Disciples, and Multitudes 07:12 - Point 1: The Beatitudes and the Kingdom Counterculture 09:15 - Being "Blessed": The Applause of Heaven 11:15 - Beatitude 1: Blessed are the Poor (Spiritual Bankruptcy) 14:30 - The Pharisee and the Publican: A Contrast in Prayer 20:20 - Woe 1: Woe to the Rich (Full Payment Now) 22:10 - Beatitude 2: Blessed are the Hungry (Panting after Righteousness) 25:40 - Woe 2: Woe to those who are Full (The Danger of Self-Sufficiency) 26:45 - Beatitude 3: Blessed are those who Weep (Godly Sorrow) 29:15 - Woe 3: Woe to those who Laugh (The Folly of the World) 30:00 - Beatitude 4: Blessed are the Persecuted (The Mark of a Believer) 31:50 - Culture Clash: Standing with God vs. Being Politically Correct 34:35 - Rejoice and Leap for Joy: Responding to Rejection 37:13 - Woe 4: Woe when all men speak well of you (False Prophets) 39:48 - Conclusion: The Story of Lazarus and the Rich Man ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #GospelOfLuke #SermonOnTheMount #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalChristianFellowship #Beatitudes #KingdomOfGod #BibleStudy #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianCounterculture #persécution