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** - Unfortunately the audio quality is low this week. We hope you can still hear the conversation well enough.In today's discussion we talk through the Lord's Prayer. How is it that we can address God as Father? Prayer involves dependency and partnership. We also consider the communal nature of this passage.
Sermon from New City Church.
The Significance of Ordinary Time- The podcast discusses the church calendar's "Ordinary Time," following Trinity Sunday, as a season for remembering and launching into new spiritual growth .- Ordinary Time is defined as a period for applying the gospel story and taking steps forward in faith, emphasizing growth rather than mere regularity.- The sermon on Ephesians aligns with Ordinary Time, encouraging believers to live as new creations and resist darkness through faithful and fruitful daily living .Embracing the Extraordinary in the Ordinary- The Holy Spirit manifests in ordinary aspects of life, such as joy, peace, patience, self-control, and daily tasks like washing dishes or parenting .- Everyday moments, including family interactions and community engagement, are identified as crucial for producing spiritual fruit and countering darkness .- Paul's metaphor of "putting off and putting on" in Ephesians 4 illustrates how consistent, daily actions shape a new creation life .- Ordinary acts of kindness, service, prayer, and forgiveness are presented as powerful expressions of God's presence, particularly in fostering unity among diverse people .- Family relationships, when infused with the Spirit through mutual submission in marriage and wise parenting, can yield extraordinary and beautiful outcomes.Cultivating a Rule of Life and Spiritual Habits- A "rule of life" involves intentionally structuring one's days for spiritual growth, considering personal narratives, relationships, and daily practices .- Practical habits suggested include starting the day by affirming one's identity in Christ, utilizing written prayers, and concluding the day with a gratitude session .- Discipline and consistency, even in small steps, are highlighted as essential for habit formation, with an emphasis on tailoring practices to individual strengths .- Creating space for new practices by reducing or eliminating existing activities is advised as a crucial step for effective spiritual development .- Regular reassessment of one's spiritual growth plan, ideally twice a year (e.g., during Ordinary Time and Advent/Easter cycles), is recommended for intentional development.
In today's discussion on Pentecost Sunday, we examined the biblical and theological significance of Pentecost by connecting New Testament events to Old Testament backgrounds. We highlighted Pentecost's timing with the Jewish Festival of Weeks, symbolizing liberation, rest, and firstfruits, and noted the diversity of Jews gathered in Jerusalem for the event. We noticed parallels between Pentecost and the Tower of Babel, emphasizing Pentecost as a divine reversal that unites people through the Spirit, fulfilling God's promise to bless all nations. The conversation explored how God's presence, once manifest in fire and the temple, now personally indwells each believer, making individuals temples of the Holy Spirit. Participants reflected on the personal and communal aspects of the Spirit's work, stressing the importance of practicing God's presence in daily life, both in extraordinary and ordinary moments. We concluded with thoughts on holiness, identity, and the Spirit's ongoing transformative work in individuals and the community.
In today's episode we discuss these three practices that Jesus talks about in Matthew 6 - Giving, Prayer, and Fasting. These three practices can be utilized as a means of cultivating our relationship with God as our Father. To give to those in need is to give to the Lord (01:12)The lifestyle of Jesus (04:34)Prayer, Talking to God (28:14)Prayer, Talking with God (35:06)Prayer, Listening to God (39:27)Fasting (49:08)Gathering for Pentecost Sunday (55:18)
In today's discussion we talk through Matthew 6:1-21 where Jesus teaches that we should not practice righteousness in order to be seen by others. Instead, we practice righteousness in secret because the Fathers sees and rewards his children. We talk through some ways we can avoid hypocrisy, as well as some strategies for pursuing pure rewards from God.
In today's discussion we consider Jesus' teaching in the sermon on the mount from Matthew 5:38-48. We go over some of our reflections regarding loving our enemies. We also talk through how this teaching reconciles with some of what we find in the Psalms about enemies. Lastly, we talk through how there is nuance needed in applying this teaching.
In today's discussion we look more deeply at Jesus' words in the sermon on the mount relating to divorce and oaths. What is the emphasis here? How can we better apply Jesus' teaching?
In today's discussion we consider Jesus' word against lust. How can we grow and move forward in confession and receiving the confessions of others.
In this episode of sermon plus we discuss how forgiveness and reconciliation work together. We discussed the challenge of addressing our anger consistently, and we examined root causes for our anger- all with the hope of Jesus's presence to help us
In today's episode we discuss:-Personal reflections of considering the resurrection-How the historical evidence for resurrection and faith complement one another-Should we pray for resurrections today?
In today's discussion we talk through the connection between faith and obedience. We go to Romans 8 to look at the agreement between Paul and what Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount.
Today we further explore these familiar metaphors of salt and light. We also talk about the tension between visible good works that lead to others glorifying God as opposed to practicing our righteousness before others.
In today's discussion we continue to consider the distinction between "peace-keeping" and peacemaking. We then turn our attention to the topic of persecution. How do we process this in a land of religious liberty?
In today's discussion we continue to meditate on the reality of the righteousness of God in terms of doing right by our neighbors. What does it mean to hunger and thirst? How can we assess what we're currently hungry and thirsty for? How can we begin to move forward in practicing righteousness?
In today's discussion we continue to break down what we're learning from the beatitudes. When Jesus says blessed, what does he mean? How should those who are rich respond to the news that the poor are those who are blessed? What are some of the ways that grief and mourning can shape our formation?
In today's discussion we turn our attention back to the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5:1-7:29. What responses does this sermon draw out of us? What do we really mean when we say that transformation is greater than behavior modification? How do we not feel crushed by this demand for greater righteousness?
In today's podcast we discuss this message of the gospel that Jesus begins his ministry with - Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is here. How is this in contrast with some of the other ways that the message of the good news has been abbreviated over the years? We then take some time to think through how we can communicate this gospel of the kingdom.
Matthew 4:1-11In today's episode we discuss the character of the devil (the satan). We consider the personhood of this creature in distinction from humanity. We then offers some suggestions on practices that can be exercised in connection with this passage. Lastly, we talk about the Camden congregation services that begin this Sunday evening.
In today's discussion we consider the connection between Jesus' identity (revealed at his baptism) and his mission. In this we consider how Jesus was led and empowered by the Holy Spirit during his ministry on earth. We experience union with Christ as we follow him in baptism.
As John the Baptist prepared the way of the Lord he did so with urgency, preaching a baptism of repentance. Today we reflect on this section, Matthew 3:1-12. How do we think about this concept of urgency? How does John actually prepare the way for King Jesus?
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