Podcasts about from matthew

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.

In this Mother's Day message, we discuss a desperate mother who seeks Jesus out for help with her demon possessed daughter and gets a surprising response. Many people misunderstand Jesus's response in seemingly calling her a "dog" and get sidetracked on the real power of the story - the persistent faith of a determined mother. By the end of the encounter, Jesus calls her a "mother of great faith". Listen to find out what it takes to be a mother of great faith.  From Matthew 15:21-28.Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715

A lack of vision is debilitating. Clarity of vision is life-saving. Jesus says those who have a pure heart will see him clearly. Is there anything in your life that is hindering you from seeing him clearly? If so, Jesus offers us a way forward. From Matthew 5:8

We live in a world that is short on peace. Yet Jesus offers abundant peace. When we have it and live in it, there are many blessings to be had. From Matthew 5.

Jesus, even in his perfection and love for others, received harsh treatment. Although innocent, eventually his life would be taken. When we live for Jesus, we too should expect a certain level of opposition. How we respond to it is an important part of our witness. From Matthew 5:10-12.

From Matthew 28

From Matthew 28, an Easter/Resurrection Message for all times

From Matthew 21, Emma explores how Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey marks a hinge moment in Jesus' life, and encourages us to reflect on what our expectations of Jesus are, as we come into Holy Week.

From Matthew 21 - and the Triumphant Entry

In this  Palm Sunday message, Pastor George Sawyer walks us down the sacred road into Jerusalem with Jesus—the road that changed everything. From Matthew 21 to the dusty road where Bartimaeus threw off his cloak, this message connects the triumphal entry to our modern-day battles. It reveals how Jesus, the humble King riding a donkey, came not just to fulfill prophecy, but to unbind the broken, cleanse hearts, and call each of us to a life of purpose and praise.Whether you're familiar with the story or hearing it anew, this message will deepen your understanding of Holy Week, stir your faith, and ignite gratitude in your soul.00:00 | Welcome to Palm Sunday at Calvary – A special celebration of Jesus' triumph00:05 | A Personal Story: Explaining Palm Sunday to Remy – Passing faith to the next generation01:03 | The Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem – Fulfillment of prophecy begins02:11 | Matthew 21:1–11 Scripture Reading – The King comes in humility04:22 | Jesus' Impact on the Crowds – Praises that turned to silence05:03 | Jesus Cleanses the Temple – A righteous passion for purity and purpose06:59 | The Significance of His Entry – A King of peace, not war08:47 | Making the Message Personal – What does this moment mean for you?10:16 | God's Plan and Purpose for You – He sees you in the crowd17:12 | Biblical Examples of God's Chosen – You're not too broken or too far gone20:46 | The Call of Jesus Over Your Life – He still calls your name today23:01 | Bringing Your Life to Jesus – Surrender opens the door to healing23:25 | Using the Name of Jesus in the Face of Opposition – Power in the Name24:56 | Testimonies of Faith and Healing – Real stories, real breakthrough29:34 | The Cloak of Bartimaeus – Letting go of what once defined you34:53 | The True Meaning of “Hosanna” – A cry for salvation and victory37:11 | Trusting God's Timing in Your Life – Even when the crowd changes41:54 | Living a Legacy of Faith and Gratitude – What will your Hosanna echo?

Jesus spoke about generosity in a unique way. Rather than out of compulsion, Jesus framed it with a heart of joy and eagerness. But how does one develop that mentality? His answer: it comes by seeking a greater treasure. From Matthew 13.

Top of the morning everyone! Howis it going? We can give thanks to God for the stable condition of PopeFrancis. There have been no emergency procedures needed. But continue prayingfor the pope. This is a good habit to develop. A new season in the Church kicksoff today. Lenten season opens with Ash Wednesday. We may encounter people witha faint dark sign of the cross marked on their foreheads. It is not a holidayof obligation, but, all the same, it is a nice national and Christian custom tomaintain and transmit to our children.From Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, weread, “Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deedsin order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense fromyour heavenly Father.” This reminds us of the basic internaldisorder in our being. The points it out. We do perform good, or even holy,actions to be seen by the others. Instead of focusing on the goodness orholiness of the behavior we prefer to be superficial about it. Externally itlooks good but internally it is rotten. This disorder is referred to asoriginal sin, that is, the sin our first parents committed. Its effects in usare evident, namely, weakness in doing good and avoiding evil,self-centeredness as main concern for doing things, obtuseness in havinginitiatives in doing good and helping the others, being judgmental, etc. This sin is not Merely theirpersonal sin and something of the long past. That first fault persists today inour fallenness. It affects our nature to the core. We all receive a weakenedhuman nature from our parents. As long as one is a descendant of Adam and Eve,he or she begins to exist with this inherited sin in his soul. The effects of disobeyingGod's direct and simple commandment in the Garden of Eden of not eating of theTree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, is the loss of all their preternaturaland supernatural gifts. Thus, each of our faculties suffers a wound. That iswhy we are all basically weak and inconsistent. Hence, human nature is better referredto as fallen human nature. Now, one manifestation of theeffects of original sin is our loss of rectitude of intention since we tend torevolve more around ourselves and our egos being hurt or affected by thingsthat happen, that we do or suffer from. We worry unreasonably about what andhow people see us. In fact, as the Lord says, we do good deeds for men to seeand forget doing good, to help the others for love of them, etc. The rest of the gospel enumeratesthree examples of doing precisely that, namely, so that people see our gooddeeds. The deeds Jesus mentions are the three forms of penance that we need todo in a special way during Lent.Why should we do penance? Lentreminds us of some basic truths of our faith. First, we recall the reality andgravity of sin. Sin is an offense against God.  We cannot just shove it under the rug afterasking for forgiveness, and forget about it. We cannot write sin off as amistake. God is offended. Thus, we need to fix what we have destroyed. We proveour sincerity in asking for pardon by fixing what we have done. This is thenature of justice and it requires us to give what is due to another responsibly.If we offend someone, we need to repair it. The Passion and Death of Jesus isrecalled in Lent so we remember our transgressions of God's Will. We can ask for pardon and can bepardoned. But there still remains the damage we have caused with our sins. Weneed to fix that damage. The problem is the cost of the damage is infinitebecause the offended one is God. No man can possibly foot that bill. Sinning islike we fall into a pit so big, deep and dark that we cannot extricateourselves from it. We need a helping hand. This is where Jesus Christ comes in.He is true God and true man. He is perfect God and perfect man. So, He can paythe price of sin because all he does is of infinite value since He is God. He canrepresent man since He is human as well. Perfect!

What is the most useless and unproductive thing most of us do very often? I would say the most worthless thing we do is worry! And yet, I ask you, how many days go by you don't worry about something? It just seems to be the place our thoughts go to when we experience any level of uncertainty or fear or lack of control. Jesus fully understood our propensity to worry, and he addressed it strongly in his Sermon on the Mount. From Matthew 6 we read: Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes. Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these…So do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For…your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:25-34). In this sermon Jesus gave us three reasons not to worry. First, if you are a born-again Christian, you should not worry because of who you are! Jesus said God takes care of little birds, and even though they are not capable of taking care of their need for food, he provides food for them. And Jesus asks, “Are you not more valuable than they?” Are you more valuable to God than little birds? Surely the knowledge of how much God loves you, how deeply he cares for you should cause you to stop worrying. After all, our Heavenly Father is sovereign over everything and everyone in your life; he is always in control, and because you are his child, he has pledged to take care of your needs. That's the first reason you should not worry—because you are a child of God, and he never leaves you or forsakes you.

From Matthew 5v6 with David Thomas In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus introduces the upside down kingdom of God—the last will be first. His kingdom doesn't follow a worldly structure of power, fame, or notoriety, but instead, Jesus says that the poor and meek will be blessed. https://bridgetown.church/teaching

From Matthew 5v9 with David Bailey In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus introduces the upside down kingdom of God—the last will be first. His kingdom doesn't follow a worldly structure of power, fame, or notoriety, but instead, Jesus says that the poor and meek will be blessed. https://bridgetown.church/teaching

From Matthew 5v7

Resentment, revenge, and bitterness are natural human instincts. But their destructive power can keep us from intimacy with God and healthy relationships. Fortunately Jesus models a better way. Because of what we have received we can be an extension of God’s forgiveness into the lives of others. From Matthew 6 & 18

From Matthew 5v5

From Matthew 5v10-12

From Matthew 5v8.

Lies cause incredible destruction. Even the earliest people on earth struggled with deception. Yet we have a God who loves us enough to never lie to us. Jesus calls us to walk in truth-telling to keep in step with him. From Matthew 5.

From Matthew 5v1-12.

Monday, January 6, 2025 From Matthew 6:5-14

From Matthew 2:13-15Preached by Jason Brown

In this insightful episode of the Zenhard Podcast, Jared Goetz sits down with Matthew Fink, a seasoned entrepreneur and wellness enthusiast, to explore the intersections of health, mindfulness, and career success. From Matthew's journey into intermittent fasting to his deep reflections on life's true riches, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone seeking balance and growth. The conversation weaves through topics such as building meaningful relationships, navigating the complexities of manufacturing, and the importance of aligning energy with intention. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply someone looking to optimize your lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen.

You're Listening to Parallax Views https://parallaxviews.podbean.com/ Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parallaxviews Recorded: 12-18-24 On this edition of Parallax Views, a separate portion of the recent conversation between J.G. and Reason Magazine's Matthew Petti is presented. In the course of their most recent conversation, J.G. and Petti ended up talking about the recent flap of mysterious drone sightings that have occurred in New Jersey and seemingly spread to other states like Pennsylvania. These drone sighting and the sensationalistic response to them are akin to the UFO sightings of old, conjuring up a slew of conspiracy theories and, arguably, mass panic. Chief among those conspiracy theories is that the Islamic Republic of Iran is behind the drones. From Matthew's recent Reason Magazine piece entitled "No, an Iranian ‘mothership' isn't attacking New Jersey with UFOs": Something weird is going on in New Jersey, and it's not just the swamp gas. Residents across the state have been calling in nighttime sightings of unidentified flying objects for the past month, including over military bases and President-elect Donald Trump's golf course. Neither local police nor the feds can explain what is going on—but Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R–N.J.) believes he has the answer. "Iran launched a mothership, probably about a month ago, that contains these drones. It's off the east coast of America," the congressman told Fox News on Wednesday, citing "sources who can't reveal who they are." Then he hedged his bets, saying that the "drones should be shot down, whether it was some crazy hobbyist that we can't imagine, or whether it is Iran, and I think it very possibly could be." So, the conspiracy theories have already started. We'll talk about that, but we'll also have a more general discussion about drones, drone hobbyists, the legal issues around shooting down drones, and much more!

Even before his birth the Scripture foresaw Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s mercy. Throughout his life people cried out to him to extend mercy in their pain. He was willing to do and still does it today. As recipients of that mercy, has it changed us? Jesus challenges us to make sure we are a people of mercy. From Matthew 18 & 20.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

From Matthew 2, the story of Christmas and the wisemen is read - with several readers - as an introduction to a message on how good things can come from worshipping The Lord.

In the first part of chapter one, Matthew places Jesus, the messiah God's people have been waiting for, in the context of redemptive history. Matthew now turns to the human beginnings of Jesus. From Matthew's story about the birth of Jesus, we get a glimpse of who this Messiah is. His identity. His names. The names given to Him by God. Son of David, Jesus, and Immanuel.

Make way for British Royalty! Well… he does at LEAST have a crown! On this episode of the Cosplay Crunch, we invite Matthew Barry onto the show to bring us all things UK cosplay! From Matthew's personal journey into the world of conventions to the skills he developed along the way to his first contest, we explore the challenges and joys of creating costumes, the importance of personal health, and the impact of winning prestigious competitions like the C2E2 Global Cosplay Championship. Matthew shares his profound and unique journey through the cosplay community, detailing the emotional highs and lows of competition, the burden of expectations, and the importance of community and friendship. We highlight the innovations he explored in his craft, particularly in electroplating techniques, and reflects on the lessons learned from both success and failure. We talk about conventions like C2E2 and Japan Weekend Madrid, reflect on the evolution of his storytelling through photography, and the importance of community and connections in the cosplay world. Matthew emphasizes the significance of believing in oneself and others, highlighting the love and support that defines the cosplay culture.Find us at the below:Website:CosplayCrunch.comInstagram: @cosplaycrunchpodcastYouTube: @TheCosplayCrunchPodcastIf you have a question for one of our amazing guests, you can email us at cosplaycrunchpod@gmail.com

Have you ever left your faith in the "package," untouched and unused? Today, we explore what it means to take your faith out of the box and put it into action. From Matthew 25:14-30 and other passages, pastor Jon Kragel will share how fear wastes what faith multiplies. Join us as we challenge one another to steward our time, talent, and treasure with faith instead of fear. Discover how God blesses faithful risk with fruitful return and learn how to embrace gratitude as an active response to His incredible gifts.

Our aim, in the way of Jesus is to become a gift of sacrificial love for the sake of others. But the thing about “others” is that no matter how pure the intentions to love, we inevitably wrong and are wronged by the very people we're trying to love. If we are to truly become a gift of sacrificial love for the sake of others, we also need to become a people of sustained forgiveness for the sake of others. From Matthew 18v21-35.

From Matthew 28:16-20Preached by Charles Boswell

From Matthew 25v14-30, with Gavin Bennett.

From Matthew 6v19-24.

Jesus claims that external fruitfulness reveals the inner life of the disciple. This teaching traces that theme through Matthew's Gospel, drawing an abstract, ancient metaphor into concrete, modern realitultimately revealing that all true spiritual formation is for the sake of others. The aim and goal of apprenticeship of Jesus is to become love. From Matthew 7v15-20.

From Matthew 6:11Preached by Charles Boswell.

Luke is giving us a detailed description of the circumstances and people involved in the birth of Jesus that we do not find in the other Gospels. Luke first introduces us to Jesus the Baby in a stable lying in a manger. Then we read about Joseph and Mary taking Jesus to the temple about forty days after his birth to fulfill the Law of Moses concerning the purification of Mary after giving birth to a son. It is there that Simeon and Anna give us their witness recognizing the Jesus is the promised Messiah who will bring redemption to His people and be “a light to bring revelation to the Gentiles” (v. 34).   Now Luke introduces us to Jesus the Child growing up in Nazareth, the home city of Joseph and Mary. It might be interesting to note here that we know very little about the childhood of Jesus. From all the Gospels we find very little information. The Gospels of Mark and John make no mention at all about Jesus early years. From Matthew's Gospel we know Jesus was born in Bethlehem where the wise men came and worshipped Him, possibly within two years after His birth. But then when Herod tried to kill Him, Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt for a short period of time until Herod was dead, and then they returned to Nazareth (Matthew 2:13-23).   Here Luke informs us that having obeyed the Law in everything, Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth, which would be our Lord's home until He started His official ministry. There were many Jewish men with the name Jesus (Joshua), so He would be known as "Jesus of Nazareth" (Acts 2:22); and His followers would be called "Nazarenes" (Acts 24:5; see Matt. 2:23). His enemies used the name, scornfully and Pilate even hung it on the cross (John 19:19), but Jesus was not ashamed to use it when He spoke from heaven (Acts 22:8). That which men scorned (John 1:46), Jesus Christ took to heaven and made glorious!   What did Jesus do during the "hidden years" at Nazareth? Dr. Luke reports that the lad developed physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually (Luke 2:40, 52). In His incarnation, the Son of God set aside the independent use of His own divine attributes and submitted Himself wholly to the Father (Phil. 2:1-11). There are deep mysteries here that no one can fully understand or explain, but we have no problem accepting them by faith.   Jesus did not. perform any miracles as a Boy, traditions notwithstanding, because the turning of water into wine was the beginning of His miracles (John 2:1-11). He worked with Joseph in the carpenter shop (Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3) and apparently ran the business after Joseph died. Joseph and Mary had other children during those years (Matt. 13:55-56; John 7:1-10), for the "until" of Matthew 1:25 indicates that the couple eventually had normal marital relations.   At Nazareth, Jesus went through all of the stages of growing up. He lived in a home that He shared with brothers and sisters, all of whom manifested at times the Adamic nature. But He had no such nature. He was filled with the Spirit. He was always happy, always helpful, always holy. He was a familiar sight around the village, doing always those things that pleased His Father. The weak and sickly found a friend in Him for as was the Man, so was the Boy, known and liked by everyone for "the grace of God was upon him."   Because Scripture does not reveal much to us of the childhood of Jesus, we can only imagine what His growing up years at Nazareth must have been like! But for sure He was sinless, and during this time He developed the knowledge of His relationship with His Father in heaven through the Old Testament Scriptures. I believe as Jesus was reading the prophesies concerning the Messiah in the Old Testament in the Hebrew language, the Spirit of God was revealing to Him that He was the fulfilment of them!   Today, we can only marvel at God's wonderful love and grace in how He Himself becomes flesh to redeem us from our sins!   God bless!

Be Like Jesus. Become Like Jesus. Do What Jesus Did. From Matthew 7v13-14.

From Matthew 5, Alex looks at why we lie, and how to become believable. Readings from this service:Leviticus 19: 12James 5: 12Psalm 76: 11-12Matthew 5: 33-37Thanks for listening! CONNECT with CCFC:Visit us on FacebookVisit our websiteDownload our app!

From Matthew 5:27, Ben and Alex discuss the call to sexual purity and the grace of God when we fail. Tune in to Bonus Episode #27 to dig deeper in to the subjects of divorce & remarriage.Thanks for listening! CONNECT with CCFC:Visit us on FacebookVisit our websiteDownload our app!

The 9 core practices for the way of Jesus are practiced sustainably in our lives through the ancient way of a rule of life—a vow to express Jesus' vision continuously. From Matthew 9v14-17. 

A community of contentment in a culture of consumerism through the practice of generosity. From Matthew 13v44-46.

Intro teaching to our new series "Unforced Rhythms of Grace." From Matthew 11v28-30.