Landmark Church - Lafayette, LA

July 5, 2026

Sermon on the Mount (Week 2)

<p>In this second week of the Sermon on the Mount series, we explore Jesus' call to look beyond outward actions and examine the condition of our hearts. Using vivid illustrations like metal detectors and airport security, the sermon challenges the common tendency to judge righteousness by surface-level behavior alone. Jesus raises the bar for righteousness beyond the standards of the religious elite, pointing instead to the need for true heart transformation—a wholeness and completeness only God can provide.</p> <p>Listeners are invited to confront what they may be carrying unseen inside—the grudges, anger, or secret struggles that never trigger an alarm but deeply affect their lives. This message reminds us that real holiness is not about outward perfection but about an honest surrender of what we hide in our hearts. We are encouraged to stop pretending, open those locked rooms to God’s healing, and step into the journey of divine transformation, supported by community and God's Spirit.</p> <p>Join us as we dwell on Jesus’ radical teaching and prepare to take next steps into authentic heart change and deeper relationship with God.</p> <p>**Topics:** <br />- The difference between outward behavior and inward heart <br />- Jesus’ call for righteousness that surpasses religious leaders <br />- The impossibility of self-made holiness and the need for God’s work within <br />- Honest confession and surrender as the path to wholeness <br />- Community’s role in spiritual growth and healing </p>

June 28, 2026

Sermon on the Mount (Week 1)

June 14, 2026

The Preacher and the Prostitute