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Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity
Can You Do a Great Deal With Bad People? 5-20-25

Becker Group C-Suite Reports Business of Private Equity

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 7:19


In this episode, Scott Becker examines the challenges of doing business with people who are either overly difficult or lack honesty.

Todd N Tyler Radio Empire
5/15 5-3 Bad People

Todd N Tyler Radio Empire

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 12:56


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Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 84: The Cherry Pit and The Bargain

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 114:20


It's time for Jack and Kate to explore their vintage paperback piles and trade tales from the yellowed pages of the past. Jack wades through the sweltering psychosexual Southern Gothickry of Donald Harington's 1965 sex comedy (?) The Cherry Pit while Kate learns what happens when Hitler faces off with Dracula in Jon Ruddy's 1990 shock-horror masterpiece (?) The Bargain. Will we encounter the worst Van Helsings of all time? Why don't the cool madams in exploitation novels get their own books? What are “big dinners” and how often will “big dinners” be referenced? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com 

The Hope Club Podcast
Episode 758 The Kingdom Of God Has Good And Bad People

The Hope Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 27:49


Send us a textYou wouldn't think that the Kingdom of Heaven would have bad people in it but it has good "and" bad people. That's because the Kingdom of Heaven is God's authority n the earth and the Kingdom of God is His throne room in Heaven.Jesus told a story about wheat and tares sown in a field. the field is the church, the wheat is the believers and tares or weeds the false Christians. Listen carefully to learn how to tell the difference and not be deceived by the wolves in sheep's clothing.

Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder
307 Bad People Can Do Good Things

Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 39:23


How is it possible for someone who doesn't have faith in Jesus to do something more Christ-like than a Christian? This is what we discuss through one of the most popular parables Jesus ever told. We also discuss the book of Daniel and how the proper understanding might be different than we've ever heard. 

Mindful Builder
Not all developers are bad people

Mindful Builder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 50:31 Transcription Available


When you think of developers, what are the descriptive words that come to mind?For so many of us, developers are synonymous with greed and arrogance. It's an unfortunate stereotype that the construction industry is rife with. And although developers have earned this reputation, not all are created equal. There are some diamonds in the rough and Liam Wallis happens to be one of them. Liam Wallis is the founder of HIP V. HYPE, a group that is revolutionising sustainable development in Australia. Their mission resonates powerfully: "to leave our cities and regions in a better condition than we found them."For those interested in the future of sustainable development, this episode offers valuable insights into how thoughtful design and ethical business practices can transform our built environment. The full conversation explores detailed strategies for creating developments that serve both community needs and environmental goals.LINKS:Thanks to Hip Vs Hype for having usConnect with us on Instagram: @themindfulbuilderpodConnect with Hamish:Instagram: @sanctumhomesWebsite: www.yoursanctum.com.au/Connect with Matt: Instagram: @carlandconstructionsWebsite: www.carlandconstructions.com/

Girls in Real Life
Why Do “Bad” People Keep Winning?

Girls in Real Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 34:55


Happy Monday girlies! We don't like to admit it, but sometimes comparison feels justified—especially when it seems like people who don't even believe in God are thriving. In this episode, I'm diving into the tension we feel when life seems unfair and non-believers are flourishing and successful. We'll explore what Scripture says about this kind of comparison, how to reframe our perspective, and why trusting God's timeline matters more than ever. If you've ever wondered “why not me?”—this episode is for you.FOLLOW US: @girlsirlpod@mariahclayton_Don't forget to leave a 5 star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Journey Christian Church
Face To Face: Good News for Bad People

Journey Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 36:05


Pastor Harvey closes the Face-to-Face series with the story of Zacchaeus, showing how Jesus brings good news even to those we often overlook or write off. This powerful encounter reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God's love—and grace is waiting for anyone willing to respond to Jesus' call. Website: https://journeychristian.com New Here? https://journeychristian.com/new Need Prayer? https://journeychristian.com/prayer  Next Steps: https://journeychristian.com/nextsteps  Instagram: https://instagram.com/fljourneychurch Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fljourneychurch

Bad Books for Bad People
Episode 83: Rogue Moon - Sweaty Sci-Fi

Bad Books for Bad People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 108:55


Algis Budrys's 1960 novel Rogue Moon is a masterpiece of Sweaty Sci-Fi, a freshly-patented subgenre that will be revealed during the course of this episode. Jack and Kate take a trip to the dark side of the moon to ponder the meaning of life, love, the universe, and manly perspiration. What happens when you get some Jim Thompson in your moon mystery? Are women more dangerous than a murderous labyrinth on the moon? And what, exactly, characterizes a work of Sweaty Sci-Fi? All these questions and more will be explored in this episode of Bad Books for Bad People. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Pastor Mark Barlow Sermon Audio
Good Law, Bad People

Pastor Mark Barlow Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 60:37


Romans 7:13 - Sun, April 6, 2025

Crime Alert with Nancy Grace
Montana Man Tries to Steal Plane on Behalf of "Bad People" | Crime Alert 6AM 04.04.25

Crime Alert with Nancy Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 5:34 Transcription Available


Missoula man says "bad people" told him to fly 737 to Estonia. What's on the menu? Spaghetti a la battery. For more crime and justice news go to crimeonline.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder
303 Do Bad People Get to Heaven?

Anything But Quiet Time with Rachelle & Carder

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 33:15


Can a truly bad person receive the grace of Jesus? Even if it's at the end of their life? We discuss, with Rachelle sharing the story of an awful person on his death bed. 

God Is
#1936: God Is Good, Mark 10:17-18, When Good Things Happen to Bad People

God Is

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 12:50


CSC Talk Radio
THEY ARE BAD PEOPLE

CSC Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 53:59


3605 – March 31,2025 – THEY ARE BAD PEOPLE – THE “TAKE AWAY” WORDS TODAY ARE: YOU HAVE TO CARE, PROMISES MADE PROMISES KEPT, THEY ARE BAD PEOPLE Absurd words and accusations are being thrown around by the LEFT. We are entering the twilight zone of 2020 … once again burning buildings are now peaceful protests. Nonsensical rhetoric from the LEFT ... The post THEY ARE BAD PEOPLE appeared first on CSC Talk Radio.

Popcorn for Dinner
'Yellowjackets' Season 3, Episode 7: Are the Yellowjackets Just Bad People?

Popcorn for Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 27:31


Bankole is all alone in the Wilderness this week as he discusses a frenetic episode of 'Yellowjackets'. He tries to make sense of Lottie's actions and the chaos they inevitably bring, before excitedly praising the reunion of the AdultJackets and questioning if we had it wrong about these characters all along!You can support us here.Subscribe to our Newsletter.Also available on YouTube.Host: Bankole ImoukhuedeProduction by: Bankole Imoukhuede

Full Release with Samantha Bee
Dark Place/Good People or Bright Place/Bad People? (with Tarana Burke)

Full Release with Samantha Bee

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 48:39


Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement joins Sam to celebrate Women’s History Month and talks about how she’d rather be with good people in a dark place than bad people in a bright place and how Tesla cybertrucks are the only things that make them laugh these days. Sam and Tarana discuss how so many people in the administration are credibly accused of sexual violence and what to do when funding and policies for life-changing work are in jeopardy. They commiserate over the chokehold Amazon Prime has over them, what it’s like to run a global organization when the US acts like it doesn’t care about the rest of the world, and how we can do more together than apart. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking Responsibility for Torah
Paskening for Bad People: Chavot Yair 163) Gruss Version

Taking Responsibility for Torah

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 73:58


In dialogue with Rav Aharon Lichtenstein's reading of this teshuvah in Values and Halakhah

Taking Responsibility for Torah
Paskening for Bad People: Chavot Yair #163 (Har Etzion version)

Taking Responsibility for Torah

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 56:05


In dialogue with Rav Lichtenstein zt"l's reading in Values and Halakhah

Sermons
The Party for Bad People

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025


The Kenny Wallace Show
The Two "Bad" People in NASCAR From Atlanta | Coffee With Kenny

The Kenny Wallace Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 15:02


Kenny Wallace discusses the NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway won by Christopher Bell.#nascar #racing #kennywallace #carsonhocevar #christopherbell Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: http://jegs.ork2.net/rQ9Oy5***thumbnail photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media & Charlie MarlowUse Promo Code DEALS To Save Up To 50% OFF Sitewide! Shop Doorbusters, Stackable Savings & 1,000's of Deals at JEGS!JEGS has been in business since 1960.Racers selling to racers.Focusing on American Muscle – but also big product line of automotive tools, garage gear & other performance parts.JEGS is well established with racers of all kinds, including the NHRA, bracket racing, circle track & more!Free shipping on orders over $199.Unrivaled expertise from techs.Millions of parts for every car person's needs.Sign up for their email for exclusive deals!

Love Worth Finding on Oneplace.com
Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People? | Part 2

Love Worth Finding on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 25:00


Adrian Rogers reveals four promises in Romans 8 that explain why good things happen to bad people like us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29

Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 10 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 23:07


Love Worth Finding on Oneplace.com
Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People? | Part 1

Love Worth Finding on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 25:00


Adrian Rogers reveals four promises in Romans 8 that explain why good things happen to bad people like us. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29

Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 9 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 22:42


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 8 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 23:03


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 7 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 23:03


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 6 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 23:07


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 5 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 23:30


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 4 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 23:49


indoubt Podcast
Why Do GOOD Things Happen To BAD People? Psalm 73 w/ Jim Osman

indoubt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 28:00


Have you ever asked yourself why good things happen to bad people? Why does it seem like the wicked get to experience and enjoy money, rewards and prosperity while the righteous suffer and always seem to be enduring some sort of hardship or struggle? Many people believe that once you become a Christian, your life is perfect and everything always goes well with you. That is just simply not the reality! Check out this episode of THE INDOUBT SHOW with host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with pastor and author Jim Osman where they unpack the realities of life and how worldly prosperity that the wicked enjoy could be a part of their very judgement! 

Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 3 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 22:13


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 2 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 23:33


Sunny Slope Church of Christ
WHY DO GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE? - PART 1 (RADIO SHOW)

Sunny Slope Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 23:40


The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle
Childhood Neglect & The Urge to Abandon Yourself Around Bad People

The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 27:15


When you grew up neglected, abandoned, and with none of your needs met – you may be likely to fall in love with people who are unable to provide the solid, caring love that you need and crave. And at the same time, the wounds of neglect drive you to cling to them, even after it's clear they're unstable, emotionally unavailable, or not safe to be near you. This is the critical juncture where trauma in one generation, can HOP over into the next – when your own trauma BINDS you to people who make you FEEL like something is happening, but who will bring nothing but grief into your life. Now as you know, I'm not a therapist. I'm someone who healed from my own destructive relationship patterns, and here to help you when magical thinking has convinced you that the terrible pain you're in because of someone you've dated is a SIGN that they are the one for you. My letter today is from a woman I'll call Kristin. Watch Out For These Dating Red Flags DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3T7surQ

Practical Wisdom
Plato on why friendship between bad people is not possible

Practical Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 4:19


“‘Have you come across the writings of our wisest men, which say that like must always be friend to like? These are, of course, the men who discuss and write about nature and the universe.'‘That's true,' he said.‘Well,' I said, ‘are they right?'‘Possibly,' he replied. …[But] ‘We think that the closer one wicked man gets to another wicked man and the more he associates with him, the more he becomes hated by him, because he wrongs him; and it is, of course, impossible for wronger and wronged to be friends, isn't it?'‘Yes,' he replied. …‘Well then, in my opinion, Lysis, this is what people mean when they say, in their cryptic way, that like is friend to like: friendship exists only between good men, whereas the bad man never achieves true friendship with either a good or a bad man. Do you agree?'He nodded assent.”(Lysis, 214b-214d)The Philosophy Garden: Stoicism and Beyond is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thephilosophygarden.substack.com/subscribe

Congratulations with Chris D'Elia
422. Get The Bad People

Congratulations with Chris D'Elia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 57:30


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Morning Prayer with Pastor Sean Pinder
Walk Away From Bad People

Morning Prayer with Pastor Sean Pinder

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 15:43


Are you struggling to break free from toxic relationships that drain your energy and spirit? In this uplifting video, join us for a powerful morning prayer designed to help you walk away from negativity and focus on your destiny!

Grace | Santa Maria
Why Bad People Make Good Missionaries | Benji Magness - PDF

Grace | Santa Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024


Cheer up! You're far more sinful than you could ever imagine. Cheer up! You're far more loved than you could ever dream.

Grace | Santa Maria
Why Bad People Make Good Missionaries | Benji Magness - Audio

Grace | Santa Maria

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 37:25


Cheer up! You're far more sinful than you could ever imagine. Cheer up! You're far more loved than you could ever dream.

South Hills Corona
Dumpster Fire - Adam Smith “Bad People & Being Wrong” - 11.3.24

South Hills Corona

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024


You've been there—you thought you knew someone and then you found out WHO or WHAT they voted for. Now you wonder if you completely misjudged them. You thought you had more in common; that they saw the world as clearly as you do. You assumed they were a person of good character, values, & morals. But I guess not. God's opinions are obvious, aren't they? How can a person of faith come to completely different conclusions than you? You know YOU'RE not wrong. That must mean they're not a real Christian. Which is disappointing and confusing because sometimes they seem Christlike. What do we do with these discrepancies? If you're new with us, let us know how we can be praying for you, we invite you to fill out an online Connect Card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/91550—If you are looking for what is next for you, we invite you to fill out an online “Next Steps” card by visiting https://southhillschurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/672517To give with us select the Give tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/giving/ and select the Corona Fund or Corona BOW Fund—Visit our Linktree to find out more about everything mentioned in today's message or follow along with the message slides:https://linktr.ee/SouthHillsCorona —To RSVP for On-Campus Events select the Events tab on the Church Center App or visit https://southhills.org/corona/

Dogs of Browntown
Ep 41: Good Music, Bad People (with Jessie "Jetski" Johnson)

Dogs of Browntown

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 46:46


Jetski (Bad Friends Podcast, Comedy Store regular, Kill Tony band member) stops by the pod to chat with Saul and Hormoz about 80s movies, R. Kelly, and so much more. Dogs of Browntown stars comedians Hormoz Rashidi, Joel "Joelberg" Jimenez and Saul Trujillo. Three brown dudes, one good time. Coming atcha from Joel's abuela's house in Los Angeles, CA. Follow Jessie "Jetski" Johnson on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jetskijohnson/ Buy sick "Jetski" merch (modeled by Saul and Hormoz in this episode):https://www.jetskijohnson.com/merch Follow the Dogs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dogsofbrowntown Hormoz Rashidi: https://www.instagram.com/hormozcomedy/ and https://www.instagram.com/nothormones/ Joel Jimenez: https://www.instagram.com/joeljimenezcomedy/ Saul Trujillo: https://www.instagram.com/saulcomedy/ Produced by Drew Daly and Armand Gorjian. https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drewdaly/ https://www.instagram.com/armandgorjian_comedy/

Brew Crime Podcast
Episode 151 - Grab Bag of Bad People - Celebrated Monsters

Brew Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 65:25


We are back this time with our theme of Celebrated Monsters.  JT discusses a bunch of Celebrated Monsters in Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Oliver Cromwell, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock and CoCo Chanel.  SourcesHenry Fordhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/henryford-antisemitism/https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-resources/popular-topics/henry-ford-and-anti-semitism-a-complex-storyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_FordSteve Jobshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobshttps://medium.com/@jaywala/the-ugly-truth-about-steve-jobs-d9bf63ee3c8dhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5578642https://finance.yahoo.com/news/memoir-steve-jobs-apos-daughter-133000491.html?guccounter=1https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-jobs-jerk-2011-10 Oliver Cromwellhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Cromwellhttps://www.history.co.uk/shows/al-murray-why-does-everyone-hate-the-english/articles/oliver-cromwell-the-most-hated-man-inhttps://www.thecollector.com/oliver-cromwell-english-civil-war/https://simondillon.medium.com/oliver-cromwell-was-a-killjoy-and-a-hypocrite-ba057fece6fc John Waynehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Waynehttps://lithub.com/on-john-wayne-cancel-culture-and-the-art-of-problematic-artists/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/john-wayne-made-a-racist-joke-at-oscars/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/sacheen-littlefeather-says-john-wayne-charged-towards-her-to-assault-at-1973-oscars-news-217471https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-issues-people-have-with-John-Waynehttps://www.grunge.com/242262/the-dark-side-of-john-wayne/ Alfred Hitchcockhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Hitchcockhttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-issue-with-alfred-hitchcock/https://lithub.com/the-dark-side-of-an-auteur-on-alfred-hitchcocks-treatment-of-women/https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/11/hitchcocks-blondes-laurence-leamer-book/675861/ CoCo Chanelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanelhttps://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240220-the-truth-about-coco-chanel-and-the-nazishttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/roadshow/stories/articles/2022/1/3/coco-chanel-fashion-designer-and-nazi-informanthttps://www.france24.com/en/europe/20231127-historian-debunks-claims-that-coco-chanel-served-in-the-french-resistancehttps://www.biography.com/history-culture/coco-chanel-nazi-agent Promo:  Rouge White and Blue PodcastBrew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreon, Supporter

The Salt Company - Minneapolis
When Good Things Happen To Bad People

The Salt Company - Minneapolis

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024


Kevin Klingbiel teaches from Psalm 73.

The Rob Skinner Podcast
293. What Do You Do with Bad People? Exposition of Matthew 13:24-43

The Rob Skinner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 26:12


How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner Have you ever felt the discouragement of a friend or family member walking away from Christ?  Have you ever been frustrated by the apparent slowness of God's Kingdom?  Have you ever thought that the forces of evil seem to be gaining ground in this world and God doesn't seem to be doing anything.  These are the very questions and situations that Jesus addresses in this section of Matthew 13:24-43.  Listen today as I continue my series on the book of Matthew. Transcript:  Matthew Series Matthew 13:24-43 Introduction Recently there has been an uproar about the Olympic opening ceremonies.  They were sacrilegious and worldly.  Crossdressers reenacted the Lord's Supper.  Is that good?  No!  What should we do?  Kill them?  What do you do when there is obvious evil in the world, evil in the church, evil that mocks Jesus?  Jesus addresses these things starting in verse 10 about the nature of Kingdom Growth in the parables of the weeds, the mustard seed and the yeast.  Jesus describes ·       The reality of evil and good in the world  ·       How great things start from insignificant beginnings and,   ·       The patience needed in seeing God's purposes fulfilled.   1.    The Parable of the Weeds 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 “The owner's servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28 “‘An enemy did this,' he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29 “‘No,' he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'”   36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. 42 They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear. ·       24  Jesus told them or “set before them” a parable.  The phrase is used of serving a meal before guests.  Jesus won't spoon feed people, he let's them feed themselves.  This is often explained as describing the church and there being good and bad people in the church, but it's broader than that.  Jesus says that the field is the “world” not just the church.  He compares the parable not to the man who is sowing seed but the situation resulting from his scattering seed.  ·       Jesus is warning against having naïve expectations that this world and the church should be perfect like what heaven will be like.  We expect the church to be perfect and every person to be a saint.  Satan is at work in planting bad seed.  Where does evil come from?  Why do bad things happen?  Why does God allow evil in the world?  Jesus doesn't answer why, he simply states that there is a spiritual force of evil at work in this world.  ·       Darnel is a weed that looks like wheat but has a poisonous head.  Roman law prohibited people from scattering these weeds in a wheat field as acts of revenge.  ·       The church has done the most damage when it has ignored this teaching.  When we take the sword of judgment into our own hands, we make massive mistakes.  o  Think about the inquisition.  Religious people tried to pull out the roots of those who differed from themselves.  It stained Christianity.  Jesus' teaching is the exact opposite.  Let God separate out true believers from false.  Be patient.  Focus on growing yourself and making it to heaven.  o  The Bible does say that we need to judge those inside the church.  There is church discipline for those who are living in sin inside the church.  They are put out of the fellowship, but not killed.  The hope is that they will repent and come back to Christ. o  Jesus finishes it by saying that people will either shine or burn.  There will be a reward and punishment for every person.  No one is going to “get away” with anything.  2.   The Parables of the Mustard Seed 31 He told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” ·       It's important to remember the context that Jesus is speaking these parables in.  The disciples and others were hoping for the messiah to make a bigger splash a more sudden change.  However, Jesus' ministry is not really taking off like many had hoped.  There are a few followers and many opponents.  The disciples were looking for a massive and sudden revival that would change everything quickly.  Jesus is managing expectations (Tom Cruise) so that they understand that his Kingdom will start tiny and get huge.  ·       Jesus is encouraging his disciples.  What can we learn? o  The Kingdom always starts small o  The Kingdom has the power of life in it to make it grow o  It becomes huge in time o  It's growth is beneficial to the entire world ·       We want amazing things to happen quickly.  Jesus says that it takes time and it starts small.  Technically, there are smaller seeds than the mustard, but it's best not to get hung up on that.  Jesus used hyperbole and exaggeration to teach.  “Great oaks from little acorns grow.”  In Zechariah 4:10 it says, “ “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” ·       This small seed becomes a bush so big the birds of the air can sit in its branches.  This is similar to Nebuchadnezzars vision in Daniel 4:12, 21.  The birds are the subject nations.  Jesus was making a passing reference to all nations being brought into his kingdom. All nations will benefit from the tree. o  11 The tree grew large and strong and its top touched the sky; it was visible to the ends of the earth. 12 Its leaves were beautiful, its fruit abundant, and on it was food for all. Under it the wild animals found shelter, and the birds lived in its branches; from it every creature was fed… 21 with beautiful leaves and abundant fruit, providing food for all, giving shelter to the wild animals, and having nesting places in its branches for the birds— 22 Your Majesty, you are that tree! You have become great and strong; your greatness has grown until it reaches the sky, and your dominion extends to distant parts of the earth. ·       Acts 16:14-15 illustrates this concept.  A woman named Lydia was the first known convert in present day Europe.  The entire continent was changed starting with her conversion.  o  “14 One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message. 15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.” ·       That's why I love church plantings.  God works through a few people to build something amazing.  Show picture of mission team   3.   The Parable of the Yeast 33 He told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.” 34 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; he did not say anything to them without using a parable. 35 So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables,     I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world.” ·       Jesus builds on his theme of a tiny beginning having a huge impact.  Here he is explaining how a woman takes a small amount of dough with sourdough starter or active yeast in it and puts it into 60 pounds of flour.  That's enough flour to feed a small town of 100 people.  The term mixed is also the word, “hid” which goes along with the theme of secrets, of the message being hidden from the wise and revealed to the simple. ·       Jesus reveals the means by which his kingdom would grow and spread.  He wouldn't be doing it by force but by stealth.  Individuals would mix among the masses and slowly transform the entire world.  The kingdom won't tear down governments but will build up men and women who change the culture.  Not with weapons or armies, but with lives that are transformed. ·       The kingdom of heaven may start insignificantly but it will pervade and transform the entire world.  Yeast by it's very nature will grow, multiply and spread by being in close connection with it's host.  We have to be connected and working with the people around us if we want to see change. ·       34-35  These lines echo Jesus' earlier teaching that parables reveal hidden truth and he typically taught in parables to the crowds.  From these parables we learn that over time, enough people understand the meaning of his teaching Maand their change transforms the world around them.  Jesus' intention is that his teaching will ultimately change the world.  We know from the benefit of hindsight that what he predicted is exactly what happened.  The known world of that time was changed over the next three or four centuries.   Next Steps ·       Accept the world as it is, fallen and filled with sin ·       Work on preparing yourself to face God, don't worry about others ·       Have faith and mix with those who don't know God.  Be the yeast that transforms the flour.

Internet Today
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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 32:43


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Smart Social Podcast: Learn how to shine online with Josh Ochs
"If we know bad people hurt kids, we keep them out of our schools" with Superintendent Bill Dolezal

Smart Social Podcast: Learn how to shine online with Josh Ochs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 26:59


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Podcast Tuesday - Bad People Like Brian Flores MUST Be EXPOSED!

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 7:48


Time Of Grace
Jesus' Growth Plan for Me: Why Jesus Allows Bad People Among Us, Part 2 (radio edit)

Time Of Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 26:01


There's always another awful headline, another hypocrite, another problem we want to fix in our broken world. If only it were as easy as plucking out the bad people from the good. But we know it's not that simple. It's for these moments of frustration that Jesus told this particular story of the weeds and the wheat to give us hope. Part 2 of 2.Today's Tough Questions:- How do you keep doing right in the eyes of God when those around you are not living biblically? - Why Wait Until Marriage to Have Sex?** Program note: This is the radio edit of our program! On April 29, "Time of Grace With Mike Novotny" started broadcasting on the many FM and AM stations of the Faith Radio Network. Here's a link to the station listings. Going forward, the radio edits will populate this podcast feed!For more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email!Check out our video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breathCheck out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy– Grace Talks Daily DevotionalsIf you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith.