Podcasts about Beatitudes

Send us a textThe Beatitudes of Matthew 5 make up some of the most beautiful and comforting teachings of Jesus. He addresses people that encounter various stages of life. And each stage, as difficult as it may seem, end with hope.If you are in need of an injedtion of hope, this message is sure to deliver. People then are not much different from people today. We share many of the same trials and tribulations.

Matthew 5 "The Beatitudes"

This week, Pastor Abraham leads us into a new series taking a deeper look at the Beatitudes in Matthew and Luke. Starting off with Matthew 5:3.

Pastor Lonnie's message introduces a series on the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that Jesus' main message is about spiritual transformation rather than just religious deeds. It urges us to move beyond feelings of defeat and despair into a life filled with spiritual abundance, joy, and purpose. Focusing on Matthew 5:1-12, it explains the Beatitudes and illustrates how happiness often arises from unexpected qualities: humility, mourning, meekness, a hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and enduring persecution. These traits, although often conflicting with cultural norms, reveal a deeper joy and meaning. 

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.13.25Preaching: Reverend Sandi AnthonyScripture: Leviticus 19:18, 33-34; Luke 10:25-37If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 13, 2025

The Beatitudes: The Hungry and Thirsty by Glasgow Grace

Our next installment of our summer series, “Grab Bag,” draws our attention to a series of “blessings” Jesus pronounces in the Gospel of Matthew. Known as “The Beatitudes,” these blessings are announced to people in unlikely situations - we don't often feel blessed when mourning, hungry, or persecuted, for example. What is Jesus doing with these blessings? What do they teach us about Jesus's vision for the world? Josh explores this and more in this week's message!⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us

Shawn, Janet, Justin and "Other Justin" dive verse by verse into Matthew 4:23 - 5:4.Jesus' Healings and the Beatitudes. 

In this inspiring message, guest speaker Michael Rondon takes a break from the regular series to dive into Matthew 5 and the Sermon on the Mount. Michael explores the Beatitudes, unpacking the eight blessings that Jesus presents as a roadmap to a fulfilled life, emphasizing a desperate dependence on Christ and a heart for Scripture. He challenges the congregation to live as "salt" and "light" in the world—called to be rare, precious, and impactful in Jesus' name, influencing their communities without being diluted by cultural values. Michael encourages believers to embrace kingdom values over worldly virtues, pursue intimacy with God, and return to Matthew 5-7 annually for spiritual renewal. Join us for a compelling call to live boldly and sacrificially for Christ, starting where you live, work, and serve.Watch all our sermons on our YouTube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Join us in this episode as we discuss the blessing that comes to those who mourn.

Beatitudes sermon series Pt IV.

Life can be hard. We all have felt feelings of lost, desperation, and despair. In Matthew 5:3-4, Jesus teaches that spiritual emptiness and heartfelt sorrow aren’t signs of failure, but opportunities to encounter God’s Kingdom and His comfort. These verses remind us that God draws near to the broken and fills us with eternal hope. In a world that values strength and self-reliance, Jesus invites us to find blessing in our weakness and hope in our grief. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

Pastor John goes over Matthew 5:8 and how we have come to a place where we are focused on the outward appearance of what we do, and not what is actually going on in the heart. 

This summer we will be exploring Jesus words in Matthew 5:1-12 famously called The Beatitudes.These verses have often been read as a guide for Kingdom living, and they are no less applicable today than they were two centuries ago. For this Sunday, Pastor Jenna, will preach her sermon"Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"from the scripture passage of Matthew 5:1-6.

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Message: The Reality Choice Series: Life's Healing Choices Original Date: July 13, 2025 Click HERE for Message Outline Click HERE for Discussion Guide Life's Healing Choices: An 8-Week Journey Through the Beatitudes Based on Jesus' powerful teachings in the Beatitudes, Life's Healing Choices invites us into a path of real transformation. Each week, we'll explore a choice that leads us closer to healing from our hurts, freedom from our hang-ups, and victory over harmful habits. It's an honest, hope-filled journey toward wholeness—rooted in grace, guided by truth, and open to everyone. Join us for 8 weeks of healing, growth, and spiritual renewal.

Matthew 5:1-12 English Standard Version The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons[a] of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Footnotes Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface  

Pastor Craig Rutherford Linkshttps://arriolabiblechurch.org/https://www.facebook.com/ABCinCortez/Worship Services10:00 am : Sunday School – All Ages11:00 am : Sunday Service Location15998 Road 22, Dolores, CO 81323On the corner of Hwy. 491 and County Road S

Our meetings are called Principles in Application, they are held virtually on Zoom.  There is a Principles in Application meeting every day.  All of the meetings are based on 12 steps and start with 20 minutes of meditation. These are meetings based on living by spiritual principles in our lives today right now. For a meeting schedule please visit https://www.randymermell.com/meetings Randy Mermell is an international coach, speaker, and podcaster. Randy helps people live happy and purposeful lives. Drawing from his own experience from 20 years of happy marriage, raising two daughters, and his success as an entrepreneur, he has helped others get through all types of professional and personal challenges, including love, marriage, children, jobs, and finding passion in everything we do. With over 28 years of sobriety, and success in his own life overcoming low self-esteem, addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, and coffee Randy draws on his real-life experience to lead meditation and recovery retreats internationally. Our meetings are called Principles in Application, they are held virtually on Zoom. There is a Principles in Application meeting every day. All of the meetings are based on 12 steps and start with 20 minutes of meditation. These are meetings based on living by spiritual principles in our lives today right now. For a meeting schedule please visit https://www.randymermell.com/meetings

The Junior Detectives craft a daring plan to uncover the mastermind behind the copycat poems. Working together with Detective Irving and Detective Thames, they must piece together the puzzle and capture the mysterious criminal. All of the lessons learned about Jesus' upside-down kingdom lead them to the final riddle.

What do you truly hunger for? In this study of Matthew 5:6, we uncover the powerful distinction between worldly happiness and divine satisfaction. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” isn't just a religious sentiment—it's a revolutionary approach to fulfillment that directly contradicts our culture's relentless pursuit of happiness through acquisition and self-gratification.The world constantly tells us that happiness comes through possessions, status, and doing whatever feels good regardless of consequences. But Jesus offers a radically different perspective. When He uses “blessed” in these Beatitudes, He's describing a true, lasting joy that only comes as a byproduct of pursuing something greater—righteousness itself. This isn't about rule-following or religious perfectionism; it's about hungering for right relationship with God with the same intensity we feel when physically starving.Think about this: most of us would never consider feeding our physical bodies just once a week, yet many believers attempt to sustain their spiritual lives on nothing more than a weekly church service. We meticulously plan three meals daily for our bodies while allowing our spirits to starve. As the teaching reminds us, “What you feed grows, and what you starve dies.” Which appetite are you feeding—your flesh or your spirit?Pursuing righteousness means actively making time to engage with Scripture until it transforms you from within, surrounding yourself with others who share your spiritual hunger, and specifically asking God to reveal unhealthy appetites while increasing your desire for Him. The beautiful promise attached to this Beatitude isn't that you'll get everything you want—it's that your deepest soul hunger will finally be satisfied through right relationship with God. Will you join us in this countercultural pursuit of hungering for what truly satisfies?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

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!In a world that celebrates rapid growth, platform-building, and constant success, it's easy to take on leadership strategies that promise bigger, better, and faster results. But when these approaches clash with the invitation of Jesus to embrace the cross, where does true, lasting influence come from?In this episode, Nicole Massie Martin, author of Nailing It, unpacks the spiritual paradox at the heart of healthy leadership—how surrender, humility, and even seasons of struggle can form us as leaders and empower the people we serve.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCUDE:Christian leaders often merge values like maximizing and growing their ministries, risking a "resurrection only" mindset that ignores suffering.Markus Watson highlights that the moments of deepest closeness with God often emerge from times of pain.Nicole Martin frames power neutrally, stating that its impact depends on how leaders use it—to empower or to hoard.Power must be used for God's glory and for empowering others, not for self-aggrandizement.Markus Watson admits that the temptation for influence and control is a real struggle in leadership, even when intentions are good.Nicole Martin explains that surrendering power as a leader looks like developing teams and creating an environment where others feel empowered to fulfill their calling.Nicole Martin shares a personal story of feeling powerless as a board member until another leader affirmed her authority and encouraged her participation.Empowerment should be modeled by leaders who intentionally invite others to use their own power and gifts.Ego is complex and influenced by cultural worldviews such as honor-shame, guilt-innocence, and power-fear.Nicole Martin emphasizes the importance of anchoring one's self-worth in the love of God, not in achievement or shame.Markus Watson describes how personal failure and pain loosened his unhealthy grip on ego and led him to ground his worth in being God's beloved.Nicole Martin asserts that healthy ego in leadership is characterized by deep confidence, humility, and openness, rooted in one's belovedness by God.Leaders must recalibrate their pace and surrender speed to God's timing, resisting the burnout that comes from adopting the relentless pace of the world.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Christianity TodaySoulfire International MinistriesBooks mentioned:Nailing It, by Nicole Massie MartinLife of the Beloved, by Henri NouwenAbba's Child, by Brennan ManningSurrender to Love, by David BennerEmotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Peter ScazeroFalling Upward, by Richard RohrRelated episodes:112. The Beatitudes and Spiritual Leadership, with Mark Scandrette252. Navigating the Pain of Being Othered, with Jenai AumanClick HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

The Beatitudes: Jesus's Pathway to True Blessing | Matthew 5:3-8What does it truly mean to live a blessed life? In this powerful message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Joel Ramsey explores Jesus's famous Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:3-8, revealing God's upside-down kingdom where the poor in spirit inherit heaven and the meek inherit the earth.In This Episode:The real meaning of "blessed" beyond happiness and prosperityWhy Jesus calls us to be poor in spirit and what that looks like practicallyUnderstanding mourning over sin vs. earthly griefHow meekness is actually strength, not weaknessWhat it means to hunger and thirst for righteousnessThe heart of mercy and purity that God desiresWhy humility is the pathway to true spiritual blessingKey Scripture References:Matthew 5:3-8 (The Beatitudes), Matthew 5:48, James 4:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 21:1-4Perfect For:Bible study and small group discussionAnyone studying the Sermon on the MountChristians seeking to understand kingdom livingThose questioning what true blessing looks likeNew believers learning foundational Christian teachingsPastor Joel Ramsey serves as Lead Pastor at Citipointe Church in Nashville, Tennessee. His teaching focuses on practical application of biblical truth for everyday Christian living.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.6.25Preaching: Dr. Richard A. WingScriptures: Psalm 10:14b, 17-18a; Psalm 18:6, 16; Psalm 121:1-3 (NRSV)If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 6, 2025

In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus opens His Sermon on the Mount with a series of surprising, upside-down declarations we now call the Beatitudes. He pronounces blessing not on the powerful or popular, but on the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, and those who mourn. This passage reveals the heart of God’s Kingdom — a place where humility is honored, mercy is rewarded, and persecution comes with promise. It reminds us that true blessing isn’t found in earthly success, but in a life aligned with God’s values. These words still challenge and comfort us today, inviting us to live differently in a world desperate for hope. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

What does it mean to live as a citizen of God's kingdom in a world that values power, success, and self-promotion? In this episode, we explore the radical teachings of Jesus in the Beatitudes—His opening words in the Sermon on the Mount. Far from being a list of nice virtues, the Beatitudes outline a countercultural ethic—a Kingdom Ethic—that redefines blessing, strength, and greatness. Join us as we unpack how Jesus calls His followers to be poor in spirit, merciful, pure in heart, and more. It's not just a different way to live—it's the way of the King.

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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit (Matthew 5:3) // Speaker: Jonathan Hodges Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250706_JonathanH.pdf

Sunday June 29, 2025 – By Dominic Maillet Luke 6:20-23

Ever been criticized for your faith? Jesus says that's not failure—it's blessing. Find out why it's worth rejoicing in today's Daily Dose. Video available at: https://youtu.be/1M6j18k0zKQ Message by Spencer Osborn.

Send me a Text Message!I can't get away from James' words, "God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith." It reminds me of Jesus' words in the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in Spirit." Blessed are the broken, the desperate. Blessed are those standing without pretense before God, stripped of all self-sufficiency, self-security, and self-righteousness. That's not easy for us to hear. Can I be honest? Growing up my  heroes were not the poor and desperate. It wouldn't be far from true to say that I've spend the better part of my life running from brokenness, not chasing poverty.God has chosen the poor...and I just have to ask, "What's so good about being poor?"  

Want to help kids discover how blessed they truly are? Dive into the Beatitudes with hands-on activities that show children they're blessed to bless others!

Keeping the peace is easy. Making peace takes courage. Step into the challenge with today's Daily Dose. Video available at: https://youtu.be/MsrwtOQJm9o Message by David Garcia.

This week, Pastor Abraham concluded our series in Philemon with "The Gospel Of Reconciliation." We hope you've enjoyed this series, and tune in next week as we begin our series in the Beatitudes.

Want to see God more clearly? It starts with the heart. Dive into today's Daily Dose with Pastor Chris Brown for a heart check. Video available at: https://youtu.be/GCc8oMQ3M0Q

In this video JC Schroeder reviews the "The Beatitudes through the Ages" by Rebekah Eklund published by Eerdmans in 2021. This is one of the most helpful books to understand the Beatitudes. This is a go to resource for sermon preparation, research, or just to have the Beatitudes explained. Works Cited:Rebekah Eklund, The Beatitudes through the Ages (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2021)Timestamps:0:00 Introduction3:15 What is this books about?9:58 Who is this book for?11:38 Observations/Pros17:38 Questions/Cons19:48 Conclusion---------------

Ever feel like you're being targeted for doing the right thing? Jesus sees it — and calls you blessed. Don't miss today's Daily Dose looking at Matthew 5:10, "Blessed When It's Hard."Video available at: https://youtu.be/DfdHAhynFEQ Message by Allison Vandewarker.

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Lean in for the kick off of Jesus' famous sermon on the mount.CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE.You can find us here:www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder

Part II of our continuation through the Beatitudes sermon series at Urban Hope Community Church.

A lot of Christians are surprised you tell them that what we call the beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount listed in Matthew 5 were not written to the New Testament Church found in the body of Christ. Far from it, the Sermon on the Mount is Jesus telling the Jews about what life will be like in the Millennium when He returns as King to sit on the throne of David and rule over the whole Earth for a thousand years. But even though it was not written to us as doctrine, there is a boatload of doctrinal dynamite contained in these 9 beatitudes given by the Lord, and we would do well to rightly divide and understand them. "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:1-3 (KJB)The Sermon on the Mount and the 9 beatitudes, or blessings, contained therein are actually the foundational pillars that comprise the 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven' that Jesus will rule and reign over. The blessings mentioned in the Sermon on the Mount constitute what life will be like during that time period, it is a constitution of that kingdom as prophesied in the Old Testament. It is not doctrine for Church Age believers, but a wonderful promise of what is to come when King Jesus is ruling in perfect righteousness.

In this powerful message, Pastor Ike unpacks the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount—eight revolutionary blessings that flip the world's values upside-down. True greatness isn't found in power or pride but in humility, mercy, and spiritual surrender. Discover how this sermon didn't just change the world—it can change your world too.#PiedmontChurch #VerseByVerse #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #IkeReighard #Matthew5 #KingdomValues

Isaiah 58:6-7 | Psalm 24 | Col 1:15-20 | Matthew 5:1-12

Do they deserve your kindness? Maybe not. But neither did we. Today's Daily Dose reminds us why mercy matters. Video available at: https://youtu.be/b-T8sS9fqE0 Message by Tracie Moss.

What are you really hungry for? Jesus says those who crave righteousness won't walk away empty. Listen in today. Video available at: https://youtu.be/sXNMaVncUF0 Message by DJ Trento.

Is meekness just being a pushover? Not even close. Find out what Jesus really meant in today's Daily Dose. Video available at: https://youtu.be/AEIF0AnU-Nc Message by Lindsay Marsolais.

Ever wonder where God is in your pain? He's right there with comfort in hand. Catch today's Daily Dose. Video available at: https://youtu.be/ZgLHlOAZHp0 Message by Rey Azofeifa.

Episode 269 - End of the Season What would the Jubilee rest look like on your end? After 269 episodes, the friars are stepping away for a season of Jubilee, renewal, and obedience.  In this heartfelt season finale, they share honest life updates, reflect on God's invitation to deeper trust, and remind us that real rest isn't about burnout. It's about surrender. This one's full of laughter, brotherhood, and real discernment.  Thank you so much! See you in Season 2! The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!