Podcasts about blessed life

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Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: The Blessed Life Text: Psalm 1

What does it actually mean to live a blessed life? In Week 4 of Summer of Wisdom, Pastor JC explores what the book of Proverbs teaches about blessing—and it's probably different than what you've been told. A blessed life isn't measured by wealth, success, or comfort. It's the deep joy, peace, and fulfillment that come from walking closely with God and living according to His wisdom. In this message, you'll discover: - Why God's definition of blessing is different from the world's - How walking with God leads to lasting fulfillment - Why creating margin brings peace instead of pressure - How generosity transforms your heart - Why gratitude is the evidence of a truly blessed life

What does it actually mean to live a blessed life? In Week 4 of Summer of Wisdom, Pastor JC explores what the book of Proverbs teaches about blessing—and it's probably different than what you've been told. A blessed life isn't measured by wealth, success, or comfort. It's the deep joy, peace, and fulfillment that come from walking closely with God and living according to His wisdom. In this message, you'll discover: - Why God's definition of blessing is different from the world's - How walking with God leads to lasting fulfillment - Why creating margin brings peace instead of pressure - How generosity transforms your heart - Why gratitude is the evidence of a truly blessed life

[John 3.16] For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. We should be ______________ because ___________ is generous. [Hebrews 13.16] And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased [Matthew 25.34-40] “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. [35] For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, [36] I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' [37] “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? [38] When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? [39] When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' [40] “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' Generosity ______________ God and directly _____________ Jesus. [Acts 20.35] remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: It is more blessed to give than to receive. It is ______________ blessed to give than to ______________. [2 Corinthians 9:7-8] Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. [8] And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Generosity is not ______________, it is intentional, thoughtful, prayerful and cheerful. Your ______________ will ______________ your blessing. [Psalm: 24:1] The earth is the Lord's and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. All our ____________ belong to God, not just what we ___________. [Proverbs 19.17] If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord – and he will repay you. God will always ______________ generosity. [Proverbs 11.24-25] One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. [25] A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Give out of God's _____________ not your ____________ resources. [Malachi 3.10] Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. [James 4.17] Remember it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it. Generosity is an act of ______________ that starts with a ______________ heart and ends with ______________ hands.

Who really gets the good stuff?In this reflection on Psalm 113, John Ortberg explores what Dallas Willard called the Law of Inversion—one of the great themes running through the entire Bible.Again and again, God overturns the world's prestige system.The first become last.The overlooked become honored.The humble are lifted up.From Abel to Jacob, Hannah to Mary, the Beatitudes to Jesus washing His disciples' feet, Scripture tells one remarkable story: God's kingdom operates differently.This episode explores:- Psalm 113 and God's care for the overlooked- The Law of Inversion- The world's pecking order- Hannah's prayer and Mary's Magnificat- The Beatitudes- Jesus' upside-down kingdom- Why every person has access to "the good stuff"Scriptures:- Psalm 113- Genesis- Exodus 15- 1 Samuel 2- Luke 1- Matthew 5- John 13- Philippians 2#Psalm113 #JohnOrtberg #DallasWillard #KingdomOfGod #Beatitudes #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Humility

"The Blessed Life" (Psalm 128:1-6)

[Galatians 6:7] Don't be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. There's usually a gap between your ________________ and your ________________. God often uses those who are ___________________, for his glory. [1 Samuel 17.13-17] Jesse's three oldest sons—Eliab, Abinadab, and Shimea—had already joined Saul's army to fight the Philistines. [14] David was the youngest son. David's three oldest brothers stayed with Saul's army, [15] but David went back and forth so he could help his father with the sheep in Bethlehem. [16] For forty days, every morning and evening, the Philistine champion strutted in front of the Israelite army. [17] One day Jesse said to David, “Take this basket of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. Nothing is insignificant in your life when it is done for the ________________ of Jesus. The best opportunities come when we wholeheartedly serve Jesus in the __________ __________ [Luke 16.10] “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. [1 Samuel 17.17-23] One day Jesse said to David, “Take this basket of roasted grain and these ten loaves of bread, and carry them quickly to your brothers. [18] And give these ten cuts of cheese to their captain. See how your brothers are getting along, and bring back a report on how they are doing.” [19] David's brothers were with Saul and the Israelite army at the valley of Elah, fighting against the Philistines. [20] So David left the sheep with another shepherd and set out early the next morning with the gifts, as Jesse had directed him. He arrived at the camp just as the Israelite army was leaving for the battlefield with shouts and battle cries. [21] Soon the Israelite and Philistine forces stood facing each other, army against army. [22] David left his things with the keeper of supplies and hurried out to the ranks to greet his brothers. [23] As he was talking with them, Goliath, the Philistine champion from Gath, came out from the Philistine ranks. Then David heard him shout his usual taunt to the army of Israel. When you serve, you are ________________ people to the power of Jesus. [Ephesians 6:7-8] Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. [8] Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free. Life's greatest ________________ are received when we ________________ Jesus.

Ian Weber, Student PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Blessed LifePsalm 11. How someone becomes blessed v.1-2- Matthew 5:2-3Traditional Hedonism says "pursue pleasure as your highest good"Christian Hedonism says "pursue pleasure in God as your highest good" - John Piper2. The natural bi-product of a blessed person v.3-4- Matthew 7:17- Matthew 10:393. The end result of a blessed person v.5-6- Matthew 7:13-14Mental worship...1. What areas of your life require guarding against the slippery slope of sin (walking, standing,sitting)?2. What would change in your life if you "pursued pleasure in God as your highest good"?3. What would you say you most delight in and how does that affect your relationship with God?4. Is your life producing fruit or chaff? How would you know?5. What's your next step in becoming the super blessed person?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube

The Blessed Life (Psalm 84) by Timberline Baptist Church

A message from our sermon series - Sacred Exhortations - A study in the Psalms - Psalm 112:1-10 (ESV).

Pastor Thomas Anderson explores the pursuit of true blessedness by contrasting the fleeting happiness of the world with the lasting joy found in God. We examine Psalm 1 to illustrate that the blessed life is characterized by a rejection of wicked counsel and a deep delight in God's law. Pastor Thomas argues that this spiritual rootedness finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who perfectly embodies the righteous man described in the text. By taking refuge in Him, believers escape the judgment awaiting the wicked and gain an intimate relationship with God. The message calls listeners to examine their own visions of success and to reorient their lives toward divine felicity (happiness given by God) through faith in Christ.

[2 Chronicles 26:5] Uzziah sought God during the days of Zechariah, who taught him to fear God. And as long as the king sought guidance from the Lord, God gave him success. The ______________ you get to God, the more _______________ you become. James 4:8a Come close to God, and God will come close to you. [2 Chronicles 26.16] But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall. He sinned against the Lord his God by entering the sanctuary of the Lord's Temple and personally burning incense on the incense altar. Your ______________ will lead to your ______________. [James 4:6-7] And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” [7] So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Humility is being ______________ in God rather than in yourself. [Numbers 12:3] (Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.) Humility is ____________ and _______________ dependence on God. [Matthew 5:3] “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Humility is seeing yourself from God's ___________. We need to __________ the __________ in our life. [1 Peter 5:6] So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. The more you ________________ yourself the more you will ____________ God. Humility means _______________ God no matter the cost.

What kind of life are you building—one that lasts for today or for eternity? What if the most extraordinary life is built through ordinary faithfulness? This week in his message, A Blessed Life, Pastor Jess Strickland explores the bedrock, the building, and the blessing of a life transformed through daily surrender to Jesus. As we commit to spiritual practices like sabbath, devotions, generosity, groups, and serving, we become more deeply rooted in Christ and reflect His kingdom wherever we go. A life shaped by these allegiant rhythms doesn't just leave a lasting legacy, it positions us to one day hear the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Pastor Chris teaches further in this series.

In Christ, God Invites Us to Live Truly Blessed Lives.

Message: God Blessed Life Songs: Yesterday Today Forever; Alleluia Host: Dennis Campbell – President/CEO – MissionGO The post Rev. Art Larson- God Blessed Life appeared first on MGO Radio/Canada's National Bible Hour.

Title:  A Blessed Life Text:  Psalm 1 (NIV) Date: June 28, 2026 Speaker:  Clint Nelson

In her now book Living the Blessed Life, author Melissa Overmyer unveils seven transformative keys that will deepen your faith and fill your life with authentic joy. She joins Brenda to share more.Purchase a copy from Ascension Press.More on Melissa Overmyer can be found on her webpage.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

A Blessed Life Heath Cummings

Pastor Chris teaches further in this series.

Pastor Geoff Alfassa preaches on Psalm 112.

A Blessed Life: Responding to the Beatitudes - 9am

A Blessed Life: Responding to the Beatitudes

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Nachi Gordon sits down with Rabbi Shmuel Diamond for an unforgettable conversation about one of the most dramatic transformations you'll ever hear. Rabbi Diamond grew up completely secular in North London, in a world where the very idea of God was treated as ridiculous, and didn't learn the Aleph Beis until he was 21. He takes us back through his years of searching, traveling through India, chasing photography, and sinking deeper and deeper into drugs, until he hit a point so low he knew something had to change. Then came the small, almost absurd moment in a Manchester shop that he still points to as the night his teshuva truly began.   From there, the conversation follows his climb back, his move to Israel, and his journey to becoming religious. Rabbi Diamond shares how discovering Rabbi Manis Friedman's teachings on Tanya completely changed his approach to Yiddishkeit, taking him from a Yid who looked the part to someone who finally felt genuinely connected.   He also shares the story behind his "Journey to a Blessed Life" course, which is helping thousands rebuild their relationship with themselves, with others, and with Hashem. This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp   _________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________ ► EL AL   From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing: "ברוכים הבאים לישראל."   Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa   _________________ ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness.   OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________ ► Gutnick Chumash   The Chumash that brings Rashi to life, weaving his explanations into the text with the Rebbe's approach. A favorite in homes, shuls, schools, and Chabad Houses worldwide. Synagogue Edition now 45% off, just $49.50 through June 19.   Visit KolMenachem.com or call 718-951-6328   _________________ ► UJA   UJA is at the center of Long Island's Jewish community with the shared purpose of strengthening our Jewish future.   https://ujafedny.org/five-towns   _________________ ► Rothenberg Law Firm   Personal Injury Law Firm For 50+ years! Reach out Today for Free Case Evaluation   https://shorturl.at/JFKHH   _________________ ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

Summer Of Psalms: Psalm 1 "Finding The Blessed Life" (Harold Guerra) by Pastor Harold Guerra

With 15,000 self-help books published every year and a $14 billion industry built around one question - "how can I make my life better?" - what if we've been looking in the wrong place? As we kick off our new series, We Are: One Church, we are looking to Psalm 1 to find a different kind of answer: a blessed life isn't found in mastering your own destiny, but in delighting in God and staying rooted in His Word. Join us as we discover what it looks like to live in faithful obedience, delight in God's truth, and stand firm, drawing life from the only source that never runs dry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Activated Revealed Love of a Son to his Father by connection to Moshe Rabeinu within us all - Learning Weekly Lessons in Tanya Chapter 44 at Shirat David Efrat

R' Shmuel Diamond is a Jerusalem-based educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and former internationally sought-after photographer whose work and teachings bridge the worlds of creativity, psychology, personal growth, the inner wisdom of Torah, and selfless Divine service.After a successful two-decade international photography career photographing high-profile Jewish families around the world, he transitioned toward education, mentorship, and spiritual teaching. Deeply influenced by Tanya, Chassidus, Kabbalah, psychology, and Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Shmuel is the founder of Bnei Aliyah and creator of “Journey to a Blessed Life,” a revolutionary new approach to self-mastery and the art of living. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children. --Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels:Facebook: @shlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: TheLevExperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Pastor Luke Simmons closes out our “The Blessed Life” series by teaching on the final Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.”In this message, he explains the call to live the way of Jesus, what we should expect when we do (including opposition and persecution), and how to respond by reframing our suffering with eternal perspective and rejoicing. Luke also shares the powerful story of Hakan, a Turkish pastor who has endured real persecution and continues to serve Christ with hope.The Hakan video is available at: https://youtu.be/BP7IKBruZsM00:00 - Introduction04:32 - Call to Action:  Live the Way of Jesus08:16 - What to Expect:  Opposition and Persecution16:11 - How to Handle It:  Reframe with Rejoicing**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit can give you tranquility and equanimity to live by the Spirit so that you may walk by the Spirit! The transcription for this Podcast can be found at https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/Twelve-Fruits-Of-The-Holy-Spirit.html

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, **“The Blessed Life,”** by unpacking Jesus' words, *“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”* (Matthew 5:9). In a world filled with conflict, gossip, and division, what does it actually mean to resemble our Father in heaven by making peace?Drawing from Scripture and everyday life, Pastor Seth explores how true peacemaking begins with peace with God through Christ and then flows into our relationships—with friends, family, enemies, and even those who have deeply hurt us. He also contrasts real, costly peacemaking with both destructive conflict and a shallow “peace, peace” that ignores reality.Whether you struggle with conflict avoidance, anger, gossip, or just feel overwhelmed by broken relationships, this message will help you see both the hope and the responsibility of living as a peacemaker.---⏱️ **Message Outline****00:00 – Introduction**  Seth opens with a personal story about resembling his earthly father and connects it to how followers of Jesus are called to resemble their Father in heaven. He introduces Matthew 5:9 and frames the sermon around what it means to be a peacemaker in a fractured world.**03:54 – Anti-peace Makers**  Before defining biblical peacemaking, Seth looks at its opposites: gossip, slander, division, faction-building, and false “peace.” He shows how our culture often celebrates these patterns, and how even Christians can justify them. He also explains the danger of saying “peace, peace” when there is no peace, and how Jesus disrupts false peace in order to bring true reconciliation.**25:58 – The Ultimate Peacemaker**  Here Seth turns to Jesus as the model and source of all peacemaking. He walks through how Christ makes peace between God and people through the cross, and how Jesus brings peace to surprising groups: sellouts, outcasts, oppressors, obvious sinners, judgmental religious people, and even close friends who have failed Him. From 2 Corinthians 5, he explains our calling as ambassadors of reconciliation.**34:30 – Wisdom for Peacemaking**  In this final section, Seth offers practical, biblical wisdom for living as peacemakers: seeking first to understand, refusing one-sided narratives, resisting gossip, and doing “as far as it depends on you” to live at peace with others (Romans 12:18). He also addresses why we often struggle to make peace—our insecurity before God—and calls us back to the grace and security we have in Christ as the foundation for real peacemaking.---This message is part of **“The Blessed Life”** series through the Beatitudes, exploring what it truly means to live under the blessing of Jesus in everyday life.00:00 - Introduction03:54 - Anti-peace Makers25:58 - The Ultimate peacemaker34:30 - Wisdom for peacemaking**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Luke Simmons explores what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). In this message from our series “A Blessed Life,” Luke unpacks what the Bible means by “heart,” why purity of heart matters, and how it clears or clouds our vision of God. He also shows how we can pursue a pure heart through trusting Christ and guarding what we allow to shape our inner life.BOOKMARKS:00:00 - Introduction: Until Initiative update & breaking ground05:39 - Big Idea: Your vision of God is clarified or clouded by your heart06:46 - Your Heart: What the Bible actually means by “heart”11:14 - Pure in Heart: Internal vs. external and the single-minded heart15:59 - Seeing God: What it means to “see” God now and in eternity24:25 - Pursue Purity of Heart: Put your hope in Jesus and guard your heart**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Most people are looking for the blessing in the wrong place. We think the blessing is the breakthrough, the healing, the answered prayer — the suddenly moments. But every suddenly is built on a thousand graduallys nobody saw. In this episode of Think Like a Champion, Gregory Dickow reveals why the most blessed people aren't the ones who see the most — they're the ones who keep believing when they don't see anything yet. The blessing isn't out there. It's already happening.SUPPORT:You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more lives around the world here.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠

Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” by teaching on Jesus' words, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In this message, Luke explains what mercy is, why it is central to God's character and to our own experience of salvation, and how followers of Christ are called to live merciful lives.  Looking at parables like the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18) and the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), we see that mercy is compassion in action—expressed through forgiveness and practical care for those who are hurting. As people who have received an unpayable debt of mercy from God, we are invited to extend that same mercy to others.00:00 - Introduction07:19 - What does it mean to be merciful?10:37 - Why are Christ's people to be merciful?19:31 - What does it look like to be merciful?**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” teaching on Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” In this message, Pastor Seth explores:- Why our deepest desires are often unsatisfied  - The difference between righteousness and self-righteousness  - How our longing for “things to be right” ultimately leads us to God himself  - Practical ways to train our desires through comparison to God, fasting, and feasting on his Word  Discover how Jesus reframes desire, disappointment, and true satisfaction in the Christian life.00:00 - Introduction03:46 - Desire11:53 - Disappointment15:37 - Dikaiosunē23:53 - Discipline**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “The Good Life,” by unpacking what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a world that celebrates aggression, self-promotion, and getting even, meekness can sound like weakness or irrelevance. But Jesus presents meekness as a Spirit-shaped strength: the steadiness of a “heavy bag” that absorbs insult without lashing out, and the yielded power of a “broken and bridled” horse led by its rider.In this message, Pastor Seth:- Explores the nature of biblical meekness (or gentleness)  - Looks at examples of meekness in Moses, Paul, and Jesus  - Talks about how daily, deliberate discipleship forms meekness in us  - Points us to the staggering promise that the meek will inherit not just the land, but the whole earth in Christ  This sermon is part of our Beatitudes study in “The Good Life,” where we learn how Jesus turns the values of the world upside down and invites us into a better way to live.00:00 - Introduction08:30 - The Nature of Meekness14:12 - The Meekness of Moses16:51 - The Meekness of Paul19:25 - The Meekness of Jesus28:16 - How We Become Meek34:10 - What the Meek Inherit**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series The Blessed Life with a message from Matthew 5:4, exploring what it means to be “those who mourn” and why Jesus calls them blessed. This sermon looks at the kind of sorrow that leads to real comfort, focusing on a right response to sin, both in our own lives and in the world around us.Rather than avoiding grief or numbing it, Jesus invites us to face it honestly. In this message, Pastor Luke explains how a healthy, God-centered sorrow shapes our hearts, draws us closer to Him, and ultimately leads to lasting comfort and restoration.If you've ever wondered how sadness, repentance, and hope fit together in the Christian life, this teaching offers a clear and grounded perspective.00:00 - Introduction13:03 - What Jesus Did19:41 - Who We Are28:16 - How We Now Live**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/