Podcasts about Beatitudes

We break down the Beatitudes in all of the ways.

As a child of the 1950s and 60s, I grew up in the era when “America’s pastime” was baseball. I couldn’t wait to go to the park and play ball, and one of my greatest thrills was when I received my baseball jersey emblazoned with our team’s name—GIANTS! Though the number 9 on the back distinguished me from the others, the common uniform identified us as being on the same team. In Matthew 5:3-10, known as the Beatitudes, Jesus identified those who belong to the kingdom of heaven as those who “wear the jersey” of Christlikeness. The kingdom of heaven is comprised of those who assume the posture and character of their king. According to Jesus, “blessed” persons aren’t characterized by external appearance, health, or possessions. Rather, it’s the inside or heart, of a person that counts. “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (v. 3)—the humble—those who are spiritually needy and know it. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness” (v. 6)—those whose soul’s yearning is to please and honor God. “Blessed are the peacemakers” (v. 9)—those who join Jesus in the pursuit of harmony. As the Spirit helps us, we can put on the garment of Christlikeness, which identifies us as believers in Jesus and members of His team. As such, we’re blessed indeed!

Some two thousand years ago, on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus delivered the longest recorded message in the Bible. Today, Ron takes us to the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ. It's all part of his continuing series, “Highway To Happiness: Living The Beatitudes of Jesus,” and it starts right now.  

This week, we have Pastor Tim leading us through Matthew 5:6 in our series on the Beatitudes. Come hear his take on those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Do you long for more peace and self-control and less fear and regret as you navigate life's challenges and hardships? In this episode, we explore how the Beatitudes and Jesus’ instructions for kingdom living offer a powerful blueprint for thriving in today’s anxious and chaotic world. When we align our lives with Christ’s teachings and depend on His strength and wisdom, we experience lasting peace, greater emotional resilience, and freedom from fear. Even in seasons of deep pain or uncertainty, Jesus draws near to comfort us—then equips us comfort to others. Because of Him, we can live with the confidence that we’ve been made right with God, positioned to receive His favor, and invited to experience the blessings of His kingdom. Resource referenced: "Deep Rooted Bible Study" Series. Discussion/Reflective Questions: What resonated with you most in this episode? In what ways has, or can, increased dependence on Christ lead to greater peace? What are some ways you intentionally rely on Christ's strength in difficult times? When have you sensed God comforting you with His compassion during painful seasons? What are your thoughts or feelings when you hear that, through your faith in Christ, you are currently living under God's favor? What is one action step God might be inviting you to take having listened to this podcast? Find Kathy Howard: On her website On Instagram On Facebook On Amazon Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us a textFor what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?   Mark 8:36Money is considered the ultimate reward on this earth. We center our whole lives around it. However, we should centered our lives on Heaven instead. There is no greater reward than that. A place where is there is no sorrow, or pain or death. The way you live your life on this earth determines what eternal reward you will get so are you carefully evaluating that? I hope after you listen to this episode you will!Let's Connect!Rate & Review our podcast HERE Check out our website HEREWe appreciate your support ❤️Subscribe & follow us on ➡️ social mediaSupport the showThanks For Listening

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.27.25Preaching: Reverend Sandi AnthonyScripture: Hosea 1:2-10If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 27, 2025

Today we'll start to look at the Beatitudes and where we can find similar concepts in the book of Isaiah https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

Join us in this episode as we share the recipe from Jesus' sermon on the mount to keep you satisfied!

The Beatitudes: The Pure in Heart by Glasgow Grace

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

Did you know that God has a biblical plan to help you recover from your hurts, habits, and hangups?  During this series we will look at the Eight Principles of recovery based on the Beatitudes. We hope that this ministry has blessed you in some way and that you would consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this channel with your friends, family, or a person God has placed on your heart. As always if you would like prayer please Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 and if you've made a decision to follow Christ today  or have more questions would you please consider  texting the word “Decided” to 561.867.3957  so that we can pray with you and provide you with  some resources to begin your journey with the Savior. Have a blessed day your family @ FBC Lantana Connect Card: Text "Connect" to 561.867.3353 Prayer Request: Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 I have decided to follow Jesus: Text “Decided” to 561.867.3957

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) // Speaker: Tina Avila Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250727_DavidM.pdf

Send us a textGuest preacher Preston Busch brings a message from Matthew 5:5 as we continue our summer sermon series in the Beatitudes.

Series: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Luke Hayes

Message: The Commitment Choice Series: Life's Healing Choices Original Date: July 27, 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.

Stories are the ways that we can relate our experiences to others. It is the most primary form of human communication, which makes it kind of ironic that people seem to be discovering the importance of storytelling. Through stories things become memorable, or more easily remembered. Growing up going to Catholic school, I might have a hard time remembering the Ten Commandments or the Beatitudes, I could remember the gist of the parables. A good story can be transformational, changing the ways that we look at the world and ourselves. The importance of story is at the center of my conversation with today's guest Diane Kahn of the Humans of San Quentin. If you are not familiar, San Quentin is one of the state prisons in California. It houses approximately 4000 inmates, which is over its original capacity of 3,084. It is the state's oldest facility, founded in 1852. In March of 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the future transformation of the prison to focus on rehabilitation rather than just incarceration.Diane started Humans of San Quentin with a similar goal in mind. She has a background of an educator, which involved going to the University of San Francisco. That led to an opportunity to engage with inmates at San Quentin. Through that opportunity, she heard the stories of those behind the walls, and knew that she had to do what she could to bring them to the outside world. As she relates, the program aspires to educate and build compassion by sharing the lives of humans living behind bars. The inmates feel affirmed in realizing they have something worth saying, and that people want to learn about them. We also talk about her educational experiences of teaching in San Quentin, having an audience that wants to learn, and not having to compete with the distraction of electronics in the classroom. We explore how by demystifying inmates we can create programs and heal both victims and offenders.Finally, we talk about how the program is not in over 100 prisons in the US, as well as around the world, showing that there is a broader need to have people's stories told and heard. Humans of San Quentin: https://humansofsanquentin.org/The Prison Podcast: https://humansofsanquentin.org/connections/the-prison-podcast/Diane Kahn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-kahn-1a04b1b4/

Whatever name you choose to give it—happiness, blessedness, joy—people pursue it in all sorts of ways. But pursuit is not the same as achievement. The God who created us has given us all the information we need to pursue, and achieve, happiness, and Ron shares it with us today as he begins his teaching series, “Your Happy Place: Living the Beatitudes of Jesus.”  

The Beatitudes tell us the definition of happiness (Makarios) in 7 sentences.

Sermon: The Beatitudes: Blessed are Those Who Hunger & Thirst; Bradley Fritch Matthew 5: 1-2, 6

What does it truly mean to be merciful? In this powerful session on the fifth Beatitude—“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy”—Hannah Silverberg leads us into a deeper understanding of how this seemingly simple statement holds profound implications for our spiritual lives and relationships.She begins by addressing a common misunderstanding: the belief that we earn God's mercy by showing mercy to others. Quoting Charles Spurgeon, she clarifies that the Beatitudes aren't a list of salvation requirements but a description of the heart of someone already transformed by grace. Our ability to show mercy doesn't qualify us for mercy—it flows from having already received it.From there, the session unfolds around three vital truths about biblical mercy. First, mercy costs. It goes far beyond mere sympathy; it acknowledges real wrong and pain and chooses to bear the cost instead of demanding payback. Jesus modeled this perfectly—He taught about mercy knowing it would cost Him the cross. Likewise, our mercy may cost us emotionally, relationally, or materially. But it never compromises God's holiness. As Hannah notes, “To be passive to sin that will send people to hell is not godly mercy—it's fear of man. And to be passionate against sin and not brokenhearted for the sinner is not godly justice—it's pride.”Second, mercy heals. It doesn't just bring peace to the person we forgive—it also brings freedom to our own hearts. When we release bitterness, we open space for God's healing to take root. Through powerful real-life examples—including courtroom moments where families forgive the very people who took their loved ones—Hannah shows how mercy can break cycles of pain and set both the wounded and the wrongdoer on a path to healing.Finally, mercy transforms. Looking at the life of Peter—from his proud declaration of loyalty to his devastating denial and ultimate restoration by Jesus—we see how mercy didn't just forgive him, it changed him. Christ's mercy took a broken, fearful man and transformed him into a bold apostle willing to die for the gospel. “The mercy of Christ transformed Peter,” Hannah reminds us, “and the mercy of Christ transforms us.”This session concludes with the encouraging truth that we can never out-give God's mercy. Every act of mercy we offer is rooted in what we've already received, and as we pour it out, God is faithful to fill us again.Are you ready to experience mercy as more than a concept—as a powerful force that heals, restores, and reshapes your life? Come explore how receiving and giving mercy can deepen your walk with Christ and transform the way you respond to a broken world.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

In this episode, we hear the Beatitudes in a new way and realize that they flow against the grain of society.

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 7.20.25Preaching: Dr. Richard A. WingScriptures: Psalm 46:1-2, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Luke 5:17-20If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | July 20, 2025

In this episode of the Radio Coffee House, host Clint Armitage takes listeners on a heartfelt exploration of childlike faith, drawing inspiration from the uplifting story of Tanner Smith, a participant on the Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum." Clint highlights Tanner's pure and genuine perspective on love and relationships, showcasing how his excitement and innocence serve as a beautiful example of faith in action. Through audio clips from Tanner's journey, listeners will be captivated by his candid thoughts on dating and his joyful encounters, including a memorable moment with actor Jack Black. Clint emphasizes the importance of maintaining a childlike heart, reminding us that faith should be about trust, openness, and joy—qualities that Tanner embodies effortlessly. As the episode unfolds, Clint dives into biblical teachings on childlike faith, referencing Matthew 18 and the Beatitudes to illustrate how humility and a lowly position in our hearts are essential for entering the kingdom of heaven. By contrasting the perspectives of children with the pride often found in adulthood, he encourages listeners to embrace a mindset that is grateful, loving, and free from envy.

Part V of our ongoing Beatitudes sermon series.

7/20/2025 6th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:1-13 Chris Breslin   Music for Sunday's worship gathering Beatitudes by Meek Squad Bring in the Year of Jubilee by Porter’s Gate Worship He Leadeth Me by Gilmore Our Salvation is Bound Up Together by Zach/Bluett Heal Us by Cowper/Twit/Morton I’ve Got a River of Life by Lathbury Psalm 126 by Bifrost Arts Doxology

The Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount reveal a radically different approach to happiness than what our world typically offers. These teachings describe supernatural character traits of Kingdom citizens, beginning with recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy and progressing through mourning over sin, meekness, hungering for righteousness, showing mercy, pursuing purity of heart, and becoming peacemakers. Rather than being a path to salvation, the Beatitudes describe how those who belong to God's Kingdom naturally live. This countercultural lifestyle inevitably leads to persecution, which Jesus says should be met with rejoicing because of the heavenly reward and connection to faithful believers throughout history.

In a world that often celebrates aggression, dominance, and self-promotion, Jesus highlights the quiet strength of meekness — a power under control, rooted in humility and trust in God. This verse reminds us that true influence and lasting impact don’t come through force, but through a surrendered heart. God promises that the meek, though overlooked by many, will one day inherit everything He’s prepared for His people. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

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

Did you know that God has a biblical plan to help you recover from your hurts, habits, and hangups?  During this series we will look at the Eight Principles of recovery based on the Beatitudes. We hope that this ministry has blessed you in some way and that you would consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this channel with your friends, family, or a person God has placed on your heart. As always if you would like prayer please Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 and if you've made a decision to follow Christ today  or have more questions would you please consider  texting the word “Decided” to 561.867.3957  so that we can pray with you and provide you with  some resources to begin your journey with the Savior. Have a blessed day your family @ FBC Lantana Connect Card: Text "Connect" to 561.867.3353 Prayer Request: Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 I have decided to follow Jesus: Text “Decided” to 561.867.3957

Beatitudes 3: Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5) // Speaker: Jon Waind Our message notes can be found here http://www.gatheringcafe.com/thewestsidegathering/podcasts/WSGmsg20250720_DavidM.pdf

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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.

This week, Pastor Abraham continues our Beatitudes series with Matthew 5:4.

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

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!