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The meaning of meek in the 3rd Beatitude has changed over the centuries, and has a far greater meaning in our present day language.

10-24-25: Gratitude is the Attitude of Beatitude - Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God Part 2 by

Week 5 | The Sermon on the Mount (1995)This week on the podcast, we're in Week 5 of a 6-month series on the Sermon on the Mount that Darrell preached in 1995. The text discusses the third Beatitude, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Darrell explains that meekness is not very well understood and that it is  a rich quality of trusting in God. The meek know that the old order is passing away and the new order of God's kingdom is coming, so they do not need to be worried about those who seem to be succeeding on the world's terms. The meek will inherit the earth, not just in the end, but also in the present, as they are free to enjoy God's creation without the need to constantly acquire and control.__We also wanted to remind you that we are excited to be celebrating a new book release from Darrell. "Awaken Wonder" is a 4-week journey through the Advent season and is born of Darrell's desire to help you encounter Jesus afresh in the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is now available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions.⁠⁠Purchase Awaken Wonder.⁠⁠We've also launched a giveaway of 3 personally signed copies of the book. To enter, all you need to do is be subscribed to our mailing list. Deadline for entry is October 30.⁠Sign up now.__⁠⁠⁠⁠The Bible Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Madeline chats with Edmund Lazzari, a professor in the Catholic Studies department at Duquesne University. During their conversation, they discuss the kinds of questions that science and theology ask, the value of a liberal arts education, the Inkwells and Anvils writing community, what it means to be interdisciplinary, the importance of knowing something's purpose/function, his time in seminary, what he learned from his time as a FOCUS missionary, the importance of philosophy, experiencing beauty and majesty for yourself, and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include the Story of Salvation bible study, the USCCB's Ethical and Religious Directives for Hospitals link, Biomedicine and Beatitude by Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP. You can also check out some of Edmund's book on natures here.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

10-23-25: Gratitude is the Attitude of Beatitude - Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God Part 1 by

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they dive into the deep end of our faith, discussing the sixth Beatitude and its application in our lives today.

Mercy is an action, not just a feeling. Let's look at it together from Matthew 5:7! Foundation Stones Devotional on Amazon: https://a.co/d/hKBhWmqSupport the show

This week as we continue our Fall Sermon Series A Beatitude Legacy: Old Testament Forebears of the Kingdom Come Near. Were looking at characters in the Old Testament who were trailblazers in how they sought to have a Beatitude impactdespite the pressures of other kingdoms, rulers, and peers telling them to live otherwise. This Sunday, Pastor Jenna will be preaching her sermon "A Beatitude Hospitality" from the scripture passage of Ruth 2:1-18.

10-17-25: Gratitude is the Attitude of Beatitude - Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God Part 2 by

10-16-25: Gratitude is the Attitude of Beatitude - Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God Part 1 by

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they go into the deep end of our faith, discussing the fifth Beatitude and how it applies in our lives today.

This week as we continue our Fall Sermon Series A Beatitude Legacy: Old Testament Forebears of the Kingdom Come Near. Were looking at characters in the Old Testament who were trailblazers in how they sought to have a Beatitude impactdespite the pressures of other kingdoms, rulers, and peers telling them to live otherwise. This Sunday, Pastor Jenna will be preaching her sermon "A Beatitude Trust" from the scripture passage of Judges 4:1-10.

This week as we return to our Fall Sermon Series A Beatitude Legacy: Old Testament Forebears of the Kingdom Come Near. Were looking at characters in the Old Testament who were trailblazers in how they sought to have a Beatitude impactdespite the pressures of other kingdoms, rulers, and peers telling them to live otherwise. This Sunday, Pastor Jenna will be preaching her sermon"A Beatitude Footprint"from the scripture passage ofDeuteronomy 34:1-12.

Chris Sallade speaks at our Friend's Night FNF meeting on the 4th Beatitude: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." (Matthew 5:6)

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they dive into the deep end of our faith, discussing the fourth Beatitude and its application in our lives today.

Beatitude #4 is significant - do we hunger and thirst  for God's righteousness or do we crave the world? God teaches that if we'll pursue Him, He'll meet us. Open your Bible and let's get ready for God's Word! Foundation Stones Devotional on Amazon: https://a.co/d/guRUu9QSupport the show

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they go into the deep end of our faith, discussing the third Beatitude and how it applies in our lives today.

Matthew 5:5 - Strength Submitted...easier said than done! But it's imperative because God wants to give us influence on His earth. Let's explore! Foundation Stones Devotion - Click the link to order yours today! https://a.co/d/gmq5TqISupport the show

Why do the high standards of Christian character, like the Beatitudes, often feel so unattainable? Many believers strive to be meek, merciful, and pure in heart, only to find their own spiritual resources completely depleted. Examining the first Beatitude, Pastor Daniel argues that this feeling of inadequacy is not a failure, but the essential starting point for a vibrant faith. He illuminates what it means to be "poor in spirit"—a continuous realization of our own spiritual insufficiency and complete dependence on God. This posture of humility is presented not as a weakness, but as the foundational prerequisite for receiving God's strength and grace. Listeners are challenged to cultivate this spiritual poverty through a more sincere and fervent prayer life.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join Us Find service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join. Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give.

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 21, 2025 – Matthew – Alan Conner Matthew 5:1-3 Intro to the Sermon on the Mount Intro A. WHO IS THIS SERMON FOR? 1.  Given to His disciples  (Matt. 5:1).     2.  You can find these teachings scattered throughout the rest of the NT. 3.  Matt. 28:20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you;  B. EMPHASIS ON THE LAW.   1.  The law reveals and condemns us all as sinners.    2.  The moral law of God is still a standard of righteousness for believers.   Rom. 7; 1 Cor. 7:19; 1 Tim. 1:8; Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 2:3 C. PURPOSE OF THE SERMON 1.  To give to His disciples the ethical standards for living in His kingdom 2.  To show that we need a new heart. 3.  To show us our need for Christ.   4.  To show us the blessings of righteous living by God's grace.    D. OUTLINE OF THE SERMON 1. Christian character (Matt. 5:3-16). - Beatitudes - Salt and Light 2. Christian and God's law (Matt. 5:17-48). 3. Christian and God's presence (Matt. 6:1-34). 4. Christian and others (Matt. 7:1-12). 5. Christian and the narrow gate (Matt. 7:13-27). E. THE BEATITUDES 1. What is a Beatitude? 2. The order of the Beatitudes. 3. The structure of the Beatitudes. Conclusion

Fall Sermon Series A Beatitude Legacy: Old Testament Forebears of the Kingdom Come Near:This Falls sermon series is a follow-up to the summer Beatitude series. Were looking at characters in the Old Testament who were trailblazers in how they sought to have a Beatitude impactdespite the pressures of other kingdoms, rulers, and peers telling them to live otherwise. These are characters who did not conform to the patterns of the world around them but were led and transformed by the God of Israels way of thinking. And in-so-doing, they were foreshadowers of Christ. This Sunday, Pastor Jenna will be starting our new Fall Sermon series with her sermon on"A Beatitude Adoption"from the scripture passage ofExodus 2:1-10.

Chris Sallade continues our sermon series on the Beatitudes by reflecting on the second Beatitude "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4)

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they go into the deep end of our faith, discussing the second Beatitude and how it applies in our lives today.

Continuing in our study of the Beatitudes, let's look at Beatitude #2 - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn. Open your Bible to Matthew 5 and let's get started! Support the show

Introduction: Watch! (Matthew 7:15-20) Watch Out: FALSE PROPHETS! (Matt 7:15) Watch For: FRUIT! (Matt 7:16-20) What They DO. John 7:18 – The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. What They SAY. 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 – Do not despise prophesies but test everything: hold fast to what is good. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 7:15-20What was your big take-away from this passage / message?Why did Jesus say BEWARE of false prophets? What exactly is the danger?What are examples of good fruit you should look for in a “prophet” (preacher, pastor)?What are examples of bad fruit?What are some topics many false prophets talk about? What are some topics they often avoid?False prophets talk about the Bible but not out of the Bible. What is the difference? BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Before we continue in our series on the Sermon and Amount, I want to say a few things.In light of the events of last week, with the death of Charlie Kirk, the murder of Charlie Kirk,absolutely horrible.But at the same time, it's horrible.It's not really shocking, is it?It's not really shocking that something like that would happen.And I would say if you are shocked that something like that could happen in our country,then you haven't been paying attention.It's not shocking because this is exactly the kind of climate that the Lord told us we would be living in.Look at 2 Timothy 3.Turn in your Bibles there for a second, please.2 Timothy 3.Paul says, "But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents,ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good,treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God."Does that sound familiar at all?This is where we are.Charlie Kirk was a man who was murdered because of what he said.Because there were people that didn't like what he said. Does that sound familiar?The whole reason we're here is to worship God incarnate who came and said things that people didn't want to hear.And they murdered him for it.Yet God accomplished his purposes through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.There's a young man who spoke boldly of the Lord who was publicly executed. His name was Stephen.God used that to advance his gospel purposes. There's a young man who spoke boldly for the Lord who was publicly executed.His name was Charlie.And already we're seeing God is using that to advance his gospel.It's a little terrible for Charlie's family and friends, but Charlie himself, he's having a good day.He is experiencing the fulfillment of the hope in Jesus Christ that he believed in.He's having a good day.As we had done this last stretch of the Sermon on the Mount, last week we talked about the command that Jesus gave us to enter the narrow gate.He said, "The way is hard." And here is another reason that the way is hard.Jesus said that we have to be willing to die.That's the call to discipleship. For anyone who has followed Jesus, Charlie got that.If he were here right now, what do you think he would tell us to do?What would you tell us to go after the Lord? To seek Jesus Christ, to get in His Word?And that's what we're going to do.So I'd like you to bow your heads, please. I want you to please pray for me.To be faithful to communicate God's Word as I should, and I will pray for you to have a heart open to receive what it is the Lord wants to teach us today.Father in heaven, we live in the days that you advertised. You told us exactly what this would be like.Father, we were just singing about how worthy you are.Father, may we all, like this faithful saint this past week, Father, may we all demonstrate how worthy we consider you by our willingness to lay down our lives.It's not going to get any better until our Lord returns.Calm Lord Jesus. Open up our hearts and minds to your Word today, Father.We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.Open up your Bibles to Matthew chapter 7, and we'll be picking up in verse 15.Last Halloween, I was at work. Aaron sent me a video at the house of a mysterious knocking.She's going through the house recording this. There was this knocking. She went to the doors. She went outside.Nobody but just this constant mysterious knocking. Creepy at any time, especially on Halloween, right?Well, we found out who was knocking. We have a woodpecker problem.Oh yeah, funny for you. We got a woodpecker problem.So we got on the Internet to figure out what we need to do to deter the woodpecker.And one of the things that they recommended was getting a plastic owl.They say that owls are just like natural woodpecker predators, right?So you're going to put an owl where the woodpeckers want to come, and that scares the woodpeckers away.So I dragged the ladder out, and I climbed up the side of the house, and I lashed the owl to the raid on vent with thick twine.And you know that woodpecker came back. So I went outside.Like, what did I do wrong here? And you know, I think I see the problem.That owl doesn't look ready to attack, does he? Looks like what we got here is a hostage situation.And I think the woodpecker saw this and was like, "Oh, this house is awesome."They just take my predators and lashed them to the house.You know what I learned from this? I'm not very good at deceiving.I can't even deceive a bird. But you know, there are, unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there today who are great at deceiving.Last week we talked about entering the narrow gate. Jesus said the way is hard.He said the narrow gate is hard to find. It's hard to walk.And here's another reason the narrow gate is so hard to enter. Look at verse 15.Jesus says, "Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."It's hard to enter the narrow gate because there are false prophets that are good at deceiving.It's hard to enter the narrow gate because you have people that are standing saying that they represent God and they don't, and they're ushering people into the wide gates.Like, well, who would fall for that? Well, according to verse 13, Jesus said many, many.If you look at the flow of Jesus' sermon here from last week to this week, here's what our Lord is saying.Jesus is saying strive to enter the narrow gate and beware of those who would mislead you away from it.I want you to draw some things down on your outline. Here's what, it's really about one word today. Watch. Watch.Watch number one right this time. Watch out. False prophets."Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves."See, God has this plan to save sinners, and the plan to save sinners, it has two tracks. One track is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ."Took away our sin, provided eternal life." That's one, that's one track.The other track that this train of salvation runs on is the gospel message being spoken through the people of God.Satan has his counterfeits. Just as God sends his people out to usher people into the narrow gate,Satan has his counterfeits leading people into the wide gate. And Jesus tells us in verse 15 about these false prophets that they're not always obvious, but they are always dangerous.Do you see that? They're not always obvious, but they are always dangerous. Let's break that down. They're not always obvious, first of all.Notice Jesus says that they're in sheep's clothing. What is sheep's clothing? That's just another way of saying, "Wool."Our Lord wasn't talking about going to the Spirit of Halloween store and buying a lamb costume. He's not talking about that.He's talking about a wool coat, because in those days that's what a shepherd wore. They wore a wool coat.So Jesus is saying false prophets are dressed as a shepherd. In other words, they look like a legitimate pastor.Oh, they sound so good and people just love them, but they're not always obvious, but they are always dangerous.That's why I look at the first word of verse 15, "Beware." Jesus didn't say, "Take note or notice." Beware. Look out for these people.Always dangerous. Jesus says they might look like shepherds, but inwardly they're wolves.Number one enemy of sheep. Inwardly evil.What does a wolf do with sheep? Does a wolf show up to feed the sheep? Does the wolf show up to care for the sheep? No.Wolves, when they show up, they're there to take. A wolf is there to get what the wolf wants. A wolf is there to destroy the sheep.And Jesus said that is what false prophets are like.Jesus said you have to beware. It's all through the Bible. All through the Bible. Read Old Testament, Deuteronomy 13, Isaiah 30, Jeremiah 14.We talked about this recently through the New Testament, Matthew chapter 24.Almost every New Testament epistle warns against false prophets.And here once again Jesus is calling us church to discernment.And you've heard me say this before, that is my biggest concern for the church at large, but that is my biggest concern for this church.It's lack of discernment.Like, well, what's discernment? Disernment is the ability to detect what's from God and what's not from God.My concern is for this church.My concern is for people here who genuinely love the Lord, genuinely love His Word, being led astray.Because more than ever we have countless opportunities to listen to junk teaching.Internet, podcasts, YouTube. Jesus tells us to beware and church never, never has it been a bigger problem because wolves have a bigger platform than ever in history.You have to discern who you follow, who you listen to, who you read. You have to discern.I'm shocked at the lack of discernment that we have in the church today.People just gobble up anything as long as it has a sticker on it that says Christian.It's not all from God. It's not.That's why Jesus tells us to beware. It's not all from God.Like, well, does it really matter? Does it really matter? I mean, come on.Aren't we just nitpicking here a little bit, Pastor Jeff? Does it really matter?Well, let me ask you this. Imagine that you woke up tomorrow morning and you had the most severe stomach cramps.I mean, it just felt like razors in your intestines and you're just like doubled over in pain, can't function, calling off work.I got to get to a doctor. Which doctor are you going to?Do you want the trendy doctor who has the most patience, who will lie to you to make you happy, but is really using you and misleading you?Or do you want the doctor who cares about you and will tell you the truth?You're like, well, it's a no-brainer, isn't it?Why isn't a no-brainer there? But when it comes to Bible teaching, we want the trendy lying guy.The wide gate leads to destruction. Does this stuff matter? Yeah, it matters, because your eternity is on the line.And you better be sure that you haven't been ushered into the wide gate by some false prophets.They're not always obvious, but they are always dangerous. They're dangerous to Christians.They're dangerous to the church. They're dangerous to our families.If Jesus, if God Himself is telling us we need to beware of these people, then we better be paying attention.Watch out for the false prophets. You're like, all right, well, how do I know?Like, if these people are out there and they're not obvious, but they're dangerous, how do I know?How do I recognize them? Well, number two in your outline, watch for fruit.Look at verses 16 through 20. Jesus tells us to beware.Look at verse 16. He says, "You will recognize them by their fruits."Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes or figs from thistles?So every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruits.A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruits.Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.Thus, you will recognize them by their fruits.I gotta tell you, this is one of the most comforting passages in the Bible.Jesus says you will recognize them. You will.Jesus didn't say, there's false prophets out there that'll lead you to hell. Good luck.You'll recognize them if you discern, if you care to discern.If you take the Lord's warning to beware, if you take that seriously, you'll recognize them.I recognize them how. Jesus said you'll recognize them by their fruits.You mean like a tree? Yeah, like a tree.You recognize a tree by what it produces, right?In the same way Jesus is telling us you recognize false prophets by what they produce.I don't really have to explain Jesus' analogy here too much, do I?Jesus illustrates it by saying, look, good trees make good fruit. Bad trees make bad fruit.Like, that's how you know. You're like, whoa, whoa, whoa, hang on, hang on, hang on.Back in verse 1 of chapter 7, I thought you said we're not supposed to judge someone's heart.That's right. You can't judge someone's heart. That's why Jesus says to judge the fruit.Jesus here is telling us, look, you have to judge by looking at what they produce.Like, well, what is that? Very simply church, it's two things.There are two things, any preacher you listen to, whether it's here or down the street or on the YouTubesor the Facebooks or whatever, wherever you're listening to preachers, you have to look at two things.In verse 1 of chapter 8, I thought you said, look, what is that?I thought you said, look, what is that?I thought you said, look, what is that?I thought you said, look, what is that?It'll come out. It always comes out eventually.What's in the heart is always revealed in actions. You will recognize them by their fruit.There's good fruit to look for.This pastor, this preacher you're listening to, you're following. There's good fruit to look for.What about things like humility and selflessness, repentance and obedience, generosity and hospitality?What about the fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5? Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control?Do they seem to have a motive to want to glorify God?Are they a person that wants holiness and righteousness? Do they seem like they want to magnify Jesus?There's a lot of fruit that we can talk about, but really, I guess since we're in this current sermon series, let's boil it down to this.Let's make it this easy.This preacher that you're evaluating, is he a Beatitude guy?Because a true Christian and a true prophet, someone speaking for God, is someone who exemplifies the Beatitudes.That's what our Lord is saying. You want good fruit, you're not going to find it from a false prophet.Because nothing good comes from them.You don't get grapes from thorns.You don't get things from thistles, do you?You know, Jesus made a very powerful statement of evaluation in John 7.18.Look at this. Jesus said, "The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory."But the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.The second part of that verse, Jesus is speaking obviously of himself.That's Jesus' standard for his own identity.But here, in the first part of that verse, Jesus is giving us a clue on how to identify a false prophet.Look at this. He says, "The one who speaks on his own authority is the one who seeks his own glory."See, that's the bad fruit that you need to be looking for.That preacher that is constantly looking for more attention.It's about his branding, his image, him being the face of it. More spotlight on me, please.Ain't I great?It's all about his pride, his ego, his power. Self-centered.Watch out for that guy. Watch out for the guy that's seeking his own glory.Self-centered and self-indulgent.You know, these people will put on a pure and holy front, write this down.Eventually, false prophets are found to be full of greed and/or lust.And that comes out eventually.You're like, "Well, Pastor Jeff, it's sort of hard to evaluate this fruit,because this kind of stuff often gets covered." You're right.This is the kind of fruit that's not always so readily seen,but there is a more obvious fruit that we need to evaluate.And that's the letter B. Listen to what they say.Listen to what they say.And oh, what they say matters, by the way, because Jesus says, "Beware of false prophets."Prophets?Prophets?It's about someone giving a message, right?A couple years ago, back when we were chicken farmers,we were chicken farmers. I heard a couple people laugh.At least that's what I like to refer to myself as.But we went to the rural king and we got ourselves six leg horns.And when you buy them at the rural king, they're sexed,which means you're getting all females, right?Because we wanted them eggs.Well, our leg horns grew up.They're so cute when they're little.And then when they get to that adolescent age, they get really ugly.And then they turn into beautiful creatures.Like humans, right? I know you're thinking it.I knew you were thinking it.All right, so we had these six chickens and the one day Aaron goes,"Hey, you need to come out and look at something. I need your opinion."And I went outside and our one leg horn, again, just coming out of adolescence,but our one leg horn was like, "Ah, ah, ah!"And I'm like, "Hmm, little gene, little J-E-A-N is actually little G-E-N-E."And you know what little gene we didn't know what he was until he opened his mouth?And that's true about false prophets.You might not know what they are until they open their mouth.Listen to the message.What am I listening for?And this is discernment 101. We've talked about this stuff.Disturment 101. What are we listening for?False prophets always have a twisted view of Jesus, always.His person, His work, who Jesus is, what He did, what it means.False prophets always have this twisted view.According to the Bible, the incarnation is Jesus Christ, fully God, fully man.God became a man to die as a man for men.That's who Jesus is. That's what He did.He rose from the dead to give us eternal life.That's who Jesus is. That's what He did.And if you don't get that doctrine right, nothing else really matters, right?And it's easy to take the shots at the Jehovah's Witnesses and the Mormons and the Christian scientists.And those ones are obviously off about who Jesus is and what He did.I mean, that's so obvious. They're not really my concern.I'm more concerned about the ones who present themselves as being biblical.Listen to the message.Are they accurately representing God's Word?You've got to have discernment people.False prophets will teach some man-centered nonsenseand they like to sprinkle in some random out-of-context versesand non-discerning people say, "Well," he mentioned the Bible,"so that has to be from God."They twist Scripture to attract an audience.Do you ever wonder how they fill those massive auditoriums?Like, how do they do that?Like, if they're false prophets, how are there so many people packed in to hear them?It's because they tell people what they want to hear. That's why.They tell people what they want to hear.Their message is, they're going to talk about things like, look, God is love.That's really the only thing you need to know is God is love.Is that true? Is God love? Yes, absolutely.You see, the problem is that's the only aspect of God that they talk about.You know, the Bible at the same time talks about other attributes of Godthat are also just as true and just as important as the fact that God is love.God is love. That's all you're going to hear.And if you just believe, if you have enough faith, deep down in your heart of hearts,deep down in your hearts, way deep down in your heart, if you really believe,you're going to be physically healed and you're going to be wealthy,they say things like, you know what, you have the power to control your destiny.They say things like, it's never God's will that you lack.It is never God's will that you suffer.And then we sprinkle in a couple of verses to make it sound like I'm saying what the Bible says.And then the world comes along and they're like, oh, that's the kind of religion that I want.It puts the spotlight off of Jesus and on to me.That's the problem.Self-centered teaching attracts self-centered people.You know, we tend to measure success with numbers and then we somehow equate numbers with authenticity.Listen, huge red flag, when the focus of preaching is all about our benefits, not God's glory.I mean, that kind of preaching might be attractive to people, but not to God.So preaching, it leads to the wide path.Listen to what they say.And listen, not just listen to what they say, listen to what they never say.Listen to what they never say.Yeah, we're going to go with that.Are they teaching the whole counsel of God's Word?Or do they cherry-pick topics?It's a huge clue for false prophets.They're never going to talk about sin or repentance or denying yourself or judgment or hell.They're never going to talk about that.It's all so easy.It's nothing offensive.It's nothing that convicts.It's nothing that could possibly bring godly sorrow into your life.We're not going to talk about that.We don't want anyone to feel bad.We just want you all to feel comfortable.All the way to hell.The false prophet, listen, talks about the Bible, but not out of the Bible.And if you learn to discern the difference between those two things,you're going to be able to spot a false prophet instantly.They talk about the Bible, not out of the Bible.They're not preaching a narrow gate.And if they're not preaching a narrow gate, which gate are they leading you into again?1 Thessalonians 5, Paul says, "Do not despise prophecies, but test everything.Hold fast to what is good."Any teaching that includes here, any teaching that you hear must be tested with the Word of God.You see, in God's infinite wisdom, that's why he gave us a book.Why?Because anybody can walk around and say, "Well, this is what God says.I have a message from the Lord.Let me tell you what the Almighty is saying.Anybody can do that."But God gave us His Word in written form so that we could read it, and we can understand it,and we can compare what we hear with it, and know for sure what's from God and what's not.And here our Lord tells us, "Beware.Beware of false prophets, because not everything called Christian is from God."Satan is not going to make it obvious for us.Deception is his MO, and he's going to make sure that his false prophets wear sheep's clothing.They're going to be dressed just like a shepherd.Like that's the worship team to come back up.And church, I want you to stand.I want you to stand.We're going to get into prayer groups.So in just a moment, I want you to stand up.Go ahead, stand up.Don't be shy.And here's what I want you to do.I want you to grab a few people near.You're getting a little groups of about six or eight or so.Look, we're not going to go through and count.All right?And if you want to stand and pray by yourself, that's your business,but I want to encourage you to just grab a few people nearby, get into little groups.And here's what I want us to do today.I want us to heed the warning of Jesus.We need to pray.We need to pray for our church, for our families, for our little ones.We are bombarded more than ever with false teaching.So what I want you to do in your little prayer groups,I want you to pray just two things, all right?Number one, I want you to pray that we would know and love the Word of God.All right?And number two, that we would learn to recognize false prophets by their fruit.Those are the two things that we're praying about now.

Fall Sermon Series A Beatitude Legacy: Old Testament Forebears of the Kingdom Come Near:This Falls sermon series is a follow-up to the summer Beatitude series. Were looking at characters in the Old Testament who were trailblazers in how they sought to have a Beatitude impactdespite the pressures of other kingdoms, rulers, and peers telling them to live otherwise. These are characters who did not conform to the patterns of the world around them but were led and transformed by the God of Israels way of thinking. And in-so-doing, they were foreshadowers of Christ. This Sunday, Pastor Jenna will be starting our new Fall Sermon series with her sermon on"A Beatitude Limp"from the scripture passage ofGenesis 32:22-32.

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they go into the deep end of our faith, discussing the first Beatitude and how it applies in our lives today.

Have you ever thought about what the word "Beatitude" means? Find out more about the meaning behind this word on today's reflection from Fr. Kubicki.

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Send us a textFollowing Jesus is a choice, not a feeling. In this conversation, we continue our look at the Beatitudes with a couple of new guests you're going to love! Chet Hunter and Madison Hunter have such great insight into what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness throughout the seasons of life. 02:30 Recap & today's Beatitude 04:00 Defining Terms10:00 How our journeys began20:00 Going after the healthy food for your soul28:00 What does it look like to find satisfaction in God?30:00 Following God is a choice, not a feeling40:00 How do we identify what's missing?50:00 People can be weird, God is not55:00 The Power of Community___________________________________________If you're new to the Bible or want to take your study further, consider these free resources we use ourselves:Bible.com - A free, digital Bible with many translations from YouVersion that also provides hundreds of devotionalsBibleProject.com - A free resource from The Bible Project that provides in-depth overviews and studies of Scripture as well as key concepts and themes within the Bible.What Matters Most is a podcast from Faith Community Church. Connect on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube channelNo matter where you're at on your journey, you are welcome here.Faith Community Churchinfo@faithcommunity.co636.671.4190

Life Group Questions: How did God speak to you through this week's sermon? In the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, who do you identify with the most? (Luke 18:9-14) In what way did the first Beatitude confront your heart? Would you consider yourself poor in spirit?

Beatitude #1 - Blessed are the poor in spirit. What does this mean? It's time to find out! This is a powerful Foundation Stones. Open your Bible to Matthew 5 and we'll get started! "Foundation Stones" Book:https://a.co/d/076hUZUSupport the show

There's a quote from one of my favorite western movies I have taken to heart these past few months in light of all the escalating tension across our nation and around our world.  In a way I've never considered before, it sets the table for what might take place if we dared to follow Jesus' challenge of accepting Beatitude #7 - "Blessed are the peacemakers." (Matthew 5:9) "Don't force me to fight because you won't like my way of fighting." I get it.  There is much to be angry about right now.  There is a spiritual battle that is greater than any so-called culture war.  The kingdom of heaven, established by Jesus Christ, is advancing upon the earth.  And the forces of darkness are resisting.  Don't get suckered into using the same tactics as the enemy.  Fight the battle as Jesus taught us to fight. Resistance begins by spreading tables and inviting the opposition to break bread.Resistance begins by sowing seeds of kindness in the lives of others.Resistance begins by daring to fight the good fight in such a way that neither side will understand or appreciate it.Resist anyway.Viva la resistance! Featuring "Gardening" by JJ Heller (Used by Permission through Musicbed).

Today, we come to the eighth and final Beatitude of Christ, a teaching He gave as part of His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter five.  “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,” He said, “for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Ron unpacks this teaching today as he continues his series, “Your Happy Place: Living The Beatitudes of Jesus.”  

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In this final session of our Beatitudes study, Matthew Atchley teaches from Matthew 5:10—“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus speaks this in the present tense, promising that the kingdom belongs now to those who endure persecution for His sake. This session draws together the whole Sermon on the Mount, showing how each Beatitude serves as a key to the kingdom of heaven—planted like mustard seeds that come to life through the work of the Holy Spirit.Matthew reminds us that Jesus wasn't calling His followers to become better rule-keepers but to examine the state of their hearts. Our identity is not in our own righteousness but in the righteousness of Christ living in us. Persecution comes when the fragrance of Jesus is present in our lives. Without it, the world has no reason to push back. But with it, the believer shines with a different identity—one that cannot be hidden.Through his own testimony of being struck while witnessing on Cumberland Avenue as a new believer, Matthew illustrates that persecution is not just hardship or trial—it is the cost of bearing Christ's name. He shares recent experiences of opposition faced in prison ministry, where the spread of the gospel has stirred resistance from authorities. These real-life examples point us back to the words of Jesus: persecution is inevitable for those who follow Him.The session also connects the nine Beatitudes of Matthew 5 with the nine fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5, showing how the Spirit equips believers to live out the character Jesus describes. From Stephen's bold witness in Acts to the promises in Revelation 2, we see that persecution has always been part of the church's story. Yet in every instance, God's peace and glory shine through the suffering of His people.As Matthew emphasizes, the Beatitudes are not just lofty sayings but treasures that reveal who we are as children of God. They call us to embrace our identity, surrender to the Spirit's work, and prepare to stand firm in a world where persecution is certain. This concluding session challenges us to move beyond religious routine and to be ready to display the fragrance of Christ—whether in daily life or in the face of opposition—knowing that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who endure for His name.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

You may have heard the expression, garbage in, garbage out. But it's far more likely that when garbage comes in, it stays in. You know, God's Word has a lot to say about purity. But it's not just our actions that need to be pure. It's our motives, our thoughts, our hearts, which is why we should be careful what we put in our minds. “Blessed are the pure in heart,” says Jesus, “for they shall see God.” Ron dives into this Beatitude today as he continues his series, “Your Happy Place: Living The Beatitudes of Jesus.”  

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. What does it look like to humble yourself before God? Jesus gave us part of the answer when He said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit." This is the first Beatitude, found in Matthew chapter five, and Ron takes an in-depth look at it today as he moves ahead in his series, “Your Happy Place: Living The Beatitudes of Jesus.”  

Join us as Pastor John concludes the Beatitude series with Matthew 5:10 speaking on "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of Righteousness" 

By Pastor Mike VanderpoolOn July 20, 2025

Join us as Pastor John continues the Beatitude series in Matthew 5:8 speaking on Peace makers.

Scott Carter is our guest on this episode. He is the coordinator of the office for the Beatification of Venerable Fr. Emil Kapaun. Fr. Kapaun is one of the newest deceased persons to be declared Venerable by the late Pope Francis in February 2025, which is a step closer to being declared a saint in the Catholic Church. Fr. Kapaun is best known for his faith-filled and heroic participation in the Korean war. Scott tells us about the young Emil's penchant for being an outdoorsman at a young age and his love for sports while he was in the seminary. Fr. Kapaun was ordained on June 9, 1949, and was assigned to a parish in Kansas. Fr. Kapaun's real calling was to minister to and serve soldiers in the war. He served as a chaplain in World War II and returned to the States when the war ended. In 1949 the Army put out a letter requesting chaplains for the Korean War and Fr. Kapaun told his bishop that he wanted to go. Scott says that Fr. Kapaun had a missionary spirit. There is an iconic picture of Fr. Kapaun celebrating Mass on the hood of a jeep. While in the Korean War, Fr. Kapaun was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor and the Medal of Honor for saving a soldier about to be shot. Eventually Fr. Kapaun was captured and sent to a prison camp. While in the prison camp, Fr. Kapaun did everything he could to help his fellow prisoners maintain their dignity while encouraging those that wanted to give up. While his captors took Fr. Kapaun to his death, he asked forgiveness for any wrong he might have done to any one of them. Throughout his life and at the hour of his death, Fr. Kapaun put his faith into action. Miraculously, Fr. Kapaun's remains were found many years after his death in Korea and were returned to Kansas where he is buried at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Scott ends the podcast by recalling a reflection given by Fr. Kapaun on the radio in Tokyo in April of 1950 on the Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers…” Scott asks anyone who is praying for the intercession of Fr. Kapaun to contact him at the website listed below. For more information about Fr. Kapaun and/or to contact Scott: Venerable Emil J. Kapaun | Official Home Page For information about the process of sainthood in the Catholic Church: Saints | USCCB #catholicsports, #frkaupaun, #frkapaunkoreanwar

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Hosts: Fr. Steve & Rich Budd In today's episode, we talk about being a cheerful giver. We hear a reflection on the Beatitude, "Blessed are the Persecuted." And we hear a poem by Gerard Manely Hopkins, “Pied Beauty,” read by Chris Veneklase.

As we near the end of our series in the Beatitudes, we turn to Jesus' blessing on those who make peace. They shall be called “sons of God,” the Son of God assures us. In a world filled with war and turmoil, the prospect of peace seems like a distant dream. In a church that has recently undergone conflict, the pursuit of peace may seem hopeless. So, how do we live into this Beatitude? What must be true of us to be peacemakers? And how do we live, as far as it is possible, at peace with all men? This Sunday will be a personal and vulnerable exploration of a Beatitude that may seem out of reach for many of us today but is a blessing Jesus has bestowed on his church.

In this video, JC Schroeder looks at the Greek text of the first Beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3 and Luke 6:20).Works Cited:Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021).Wesley G. Olmstead, Matthew 1-14: A Handbook on the Greek Text, Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament (Waco: Baylor University Press, 2019).Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing: A Theological Commentary (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2017).Charles L. Quarles, Matthew, Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament (Nashville: B&H Academic, 2017).Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction0:38 "Blessed"5:21 "the poor in spirit"7:41 "for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"10:56 "theirs"12:46 "kingdom of heaven"17:03 Comparison with Luke 6:20---------------

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. Lane G. Tipton's Reformed Academy course, Calvinistic Trinitarianism: A Reformed Federalist Alternative to Thomistic Sacerdotalism. Register for this free on-demand course on our website to download supplemental materials, track your progress, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-three additional five-hour video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/cal... Your donations enable us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you all across the world: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #johncalvin #trinity #reformedtheology

Send us a textAs we continue our discussion on the Beatitudes, we're chatting about the next Beatitude in our series - Blessed are the Meek. Tabitha sat down with a couple of friends to discuss the common misconceptions of meekness and how practicing it leads to God's blessing in our lives. Spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with weakness! 00:00 Last Episode Recap03:30 The misconceptions & truth of "meekness"17:50 What meekness means Biblically & how it makes us feel20:00 It's not about me24:50 Learning to be content with how God made you27:00 The why behind the what39:00 The promise of meekness50:00 The power of the pause ___________________________________________If you're new to the Bible or want to take your study further, consider these free resources we use ourselves:Bible.com - A free, digital Bible with many translations from YouVersion that also provides hundreds of devotionalsBibleProject.com - A free resource from The Bible Project that provides in-depth overviews and studies of Scripture as well as key concepts and themes within the Bible.What Matters Most is a podcast from Faith Community Church. Connect on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube channelNo matter where you're at on your journey, you are welcome here.Faith Community Churchinfo@faithcommunity.co636.671.4190

Bankruptcy is not a fun place to be, but can offer protections for a new start. Jesus offers the spiritually bankrupt something even better: the Kingdom. The first Beatitude about the poor in spirit is the beginning to unlocking the resources of Heaven. From Matthew 5:3.