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Our Generous God, Matthew 20:1-16 by The Chapel Sandusky Campus

Our Generious God, Matthew 20:1-16 by The Chapel Port Clinton Campus

Our Generous God, Matthew 20:1-16 by The Chapel Norwalk Campus

Rector Amy Winkle preaches from Matthew 20 on God's geneorsity that requires our trust in His goodness. 

Youth Pastor Jon-Michael Shelley reflects on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant and the responsibility of forgiveness.

Justin Paul-Lawrence, Executive Director

On Sunday, 09/06, Pastor Jon Saunders preached the first message in a new three part series expounding Redeemer's three loves. The sermon text is Matthew 22:34-40For more information about Redeemer Presbyterian Church Detroit, visit us online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://redeemerdetroit.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• The Reluctance of Jonah • The Rescue of Jonah • The Repentance at Sea • The Repentance at Nineveh• The Revival in Nineveh • The Reasoning of Jonah • The Heart of God - Matthew 5:43-45; Matthew 12:38-41; Romans 5-1-11• The Harshness of Jonah   = The Gospel Picture (3 days)  = The Judgment of Jerusalem • God CAN make you do something you don't want to do — • From Joppa (Tel Aviv, Israel) to Nineveh (Mosul, Iraq)• The Major Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel) • The Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, JONAH, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (a third category?) • The Messed Up Prophet - there's no other prophet like Jonah (Thank goodness)I. The Focus of Jonah is:1. God - judgment and mercy; The influence of Moses and Joel (Exodus 34:6-7; Joel 2:12-14); Jonah knew the words of Moses & Joel but lacked their heart 2. Jonah - selfish, heartless, & w/out humility 3. Sailors (pagans) - humility, repentance, & faith 4. Assyrians (enemies) - humility, repentance, & faith II. The Foolishness of Jonah - 1. Running from God (Adam) 2. Acknowledging God (Creator)3. Hoping for death 4. Being reassigned 5. Picture of a pathetic prophet - unlike God's other prophets III. The Frustration of Jonah - 1. Fleeing in chapter 1 2. Praying in chapter 23. Preaching in chapter 34. Picturing God as gracious 4:25. Venting in chapter 4

Why Even Some Christians Fail to Come to God | Matthew 11:28-30 | 30 August 2026 - Sunday Evening | Dr. Brad Weniger, Pastor

Words (Matthew 12)o   “For from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks…I tell you, on the day of judgment people will render an account for every careless word they speak. By your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”Thoughts (Matthew 5)o   “But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment…But I say to you, everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into Gehenna.”Willingness to forgive (Matthew 18)o   “Then in anger his master handed him over to the torturers until he should pay back the whole debt. So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart.”Works of Mercy (Matthew 25)o   “Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?' He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.' And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”Doing the Will of God (Matthew 7)o   “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.”

LOVING GOD - Matthew 18:21-35 - Scott Henning by FBC Benicia

Sermon for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost (A) Sunday, 30 August A+D 2026 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch   Matthew 16:21–28 21From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. 22And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” 23But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” 24Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life? 27For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. 28Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

Read OnlineA Stark Contrast“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Matthew 16:23This scene likely unfolds in or near Caesarea Philippi, a Gentile region steeped in pagan worship. There, at the mouth of a cave long associated with the entrance to the netherworld—believed by some pagans to be the very gate of Hades—Jesus had just questioned His disciples: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” and then more directly, “But who do you say that I am?” (cf. Matthew 16:13–15). Peter, speaking with conviction on behalf of the Twelve, boldly proclaimed, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). Jesus responded by declaring him “Peter,” the rock upon which He would build His Church, promising that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”Just moments later, Jesus issues one of the strongest rebukes recorded in the Gospels: “Get behind me, Satan!” The same Peter who had just spoken divine truth now speaks human fear and shortsightedness. In trying to dissuade Jesus from His suffering and death, Peter unknowingly opposes the very mission of the Messiah. Jesus calls this mindset not merely a mistake, but a diabolical temptation—echoing the same temptation He faced in the desert, when satan sought to lure Him away from the Cross with promises of worldly glory.What a stark contrast. Peter goes from being the rock of faith to an obstacle in the Lord's path. But why was Jesus so severe in His response?Because the stakes were eternal. The Cross is not optional. It is the means of salvation—not just for Jesus, but for all who would follow Him. To think otherwise, even with good intention, is to prefer human comfort over divine wisdom. Peter's protest reflects a natural aversion to suffering, but Jesus exposes it for what it truly is: a stumbling block to the will of the Father.This dramatic Gospel scene is recorded for a reason. By calling Peter “Satan,” Jesus wanted to warn him, and us, of the real and ever-present danger of rejecting the way of the Cross. Like Peter, we can easily fall into the trap of wishful thinking and misguided compassion by saying about ourselves or those close to us, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen…” We are saying, in essence: “Lord, please make sure that neither I nor anyone I love ever has to suffer!” But such a prayer, though well-meaning, is clearly mistaken, and Jesus wants that point to be clearly understood.Peter was troubled because “Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” But all that Jesus revealed about His suffering was good—very good. Though His suffering was inflicted by the sins of others, His free and loving embrace of that suffering was the greatest act of love the world has ever known. Peter was blinded to this truth. He could not yet see beyond the horror of suffering to the divine good that would come through Jesus' sacrificial embrace of it.Reflect today on Peter's and Jesus' words: “God forbid, Lord!” and “Get behind me, Satan!” In this exchange, Jesus is also speaking to each of us, saying, “Never run from the Cross!” We must never flee from a selfless and sacrificial embrace of suffering, even when that suffering is unjust. God can and will transform all freely embraced suffering into a means of His eternal glory and our sanctification. With our Lord, reject the evil one's false empathy. Reject the lie that suffering is meaningless. Choose instead to lay down your life in love with Christ, and in doing so, you will rise with Him, victorious over every sin and diabolical lie, overcoming even the sufferings of this life through your free and faithful embrace.My compassionate Lord, Your firm rebuke of Peter was direct, powerful, and loving. Rather than offering false comfort or misleading empathy, You spoke a hard truth to awaken Peter—and all of us—to the spiritual necessity of the Cross. Grant me the grace, dear Lord, to say “Yes” to the suffering I must face. May I embrace it not with fear or resistance, but with a heart filled with Your love and unwavering courage. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Wilfredor, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

We start our relationship series with the most fundamental of our relationships: with God. Looking at the Lord's Prayer, we discuss the three primary ways the Bible describes how God and his people relate: creatures to a Creator, subjects to a King, and children to a Father.

In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus teaches His disciples essential lessons about what it means to be used by God. Ministry begins with compassion, accepts responsibility, develops others, and trusts God rather than human resources. We are not the producers. We are the distributors. God supplies what is needed. Our responsibility is to faithfully use what He places in our hands and allow His provision to flow through us to others. Hashtags #BeingUsedByGod #Matthew14 #FeedingThe5000 #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #ChristianMinistry #TrustGod #GodsProvision #BiblicalLeadership #Faith #Discipleship #BrandonHolthaus #RockHarborChurch

In the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus teaches His disciples essential lessons about what it means to be used by God. Ministry begins with compassion, accepts responsibility, develops others, and trusts God rather than human resources. We are not the producers. We are the distributors. God supplies what is needed. Our responsibility is to faithfully use what He places in our hands and allow His provision to flow through us to others. Hashtags #BeingUsedByGod #Matthew14 #FeedingThe5000 #JesusChrist #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #ChristianMinistry #TrustGod #GodsProvision #BiblicalLeadership #Faith #Discipleship #BrandonHolthaus #RockHarborChurch

Discouraged & Questioning God (Matthew 11:1-19) by Faith Family Church Oak Grove

Jesus asked, “Who do you say I am?” It's the most important question in the world, and it is a question every human being must answer. The expected answer may be dead wrong. Some in Jesus' day thought he was John the Baptist. Some thought he was the prophet Elijah who had come back from the dead. Today plenty of people believe that Jesus existed. They think that Jesus was a wise teacher or a role model for love. Both answers are expected. Both miss the main point. Jesus is a real human being, the Son of Man. He is also Lord and Savior, the Son of the living God. This unexpected truth is the core of saving faith.Support the showMessages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL.To find out more about King of Kings...Please visit VisitKoK.comLike us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok)Email us @ info@visitkok.comRemember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

Watch the Devotion Based on Matthew 16:13-20 Who is Jesus?  Who is Jesus? That was the topic of discussion I had with a young US Army Soldier. He had studied the world religions—Islam, Christianity, Hinduism—and concluded that Jesus was a good teacher, a moral example, but not Savior.  “Who do people say I am?” Jesus asked his disciples. They shared the whisperings they heard as they mingled with the crowds and listened in the marketplaces, “One of the prophets from old, raised from the dead.” This was nothing new. Jesus dealt with false assumptions about his identity since he walked this earth.   For some, Jesus is a cheerleader who will affirm whatever it is they want to do in life. For others, he is the “giver of bling,” a genie who will grant them whatever their heart desires. For some, he is a teacher, a moral guide to follow and somehow earn their way to heaven. And others will look at the pluralistic religious environment in which they live and determine, “He is one of many ways to heaven.” But if that's all Jesus is, why follow him at all?   This is the question you and I and everyone needs to answer, “Who is Jesus?”    When the disciples answered as they had heard from crowds, he asked them, “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of living God” (Matthew 16:16). How did he come to that conclusion? He listened, he watched, he read the Old Testament promises and compared them with this man before him and concluded—and believed—“This is the Son of God, the Savior for the world, but more importantly, for me.”   Yes, my friend, Jesus is more than just a good teacher, for his teachings give life, because they are living words, life-giving words. Jesus' words give rescue from death. He is more than an example, for we could never perfectly follow it. But the life he lived, he lived for us, for you. Who is Jesus? He is the life, the truth, the way, the one upon whom the Church is built. His is the name which saves you. “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Romans 10:13). When you have those spiritual and religious conversations, please redirect the convo back to the question, “Who is Jesus?” And then listen. Be patient. Seek to understand. And then confess, “Can I share with you what I know to be true about Jesus? He is the eternal Son of God, who lived for me, died for me, and rose from the dead for me, to give me life eternal, and he has for you, too.” Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, you are the eternal Son of God, our promised Messiah, and our only Savior. Thank you for living the perfect life we could not live, dying for our sins, and rising again to give us eternal life. Strengthen the faith of Christian war fighters to confess you boldly and lovingly whenever opportunities arise. Give them patient hearts to listen, compassionate words to speak, and confidence that your life-giving gospel is the power that saves. Keep us all steadfast in the truth that you are our Lord, now and forever. Amen.  Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

"Don't hoard treasure down here... Stockpile treasure in heaven, where it's safe from moth and rust and burglars." — Matthew 6:19–20 Donate to Water For Life Day : https://convoyofhope.org.au/water-for-life/thelight/ What if the biggest danger isn't having money or possessions—but becoming so comfortable that we forget we need God? In this episode of Everyday Joy, Ash is joined by Kate for an honest and challenging conversation about possessions, comfort, generosity and what we're actually living for. Together, they unpack Jesus' words in Matthew 6 about storing up treasure in heaven rather than building our lives around things that eventually break, disappear or get taken away. They explore why this can be particularly challenging in the Western world, where comfort is so readily available that we can sometimes go days—or even weeks—without acknowledging how much we need God. Kate shares honestly about the sentimental things she's held onto after losing her mum, and how possessions can slowly move from something we enjoy into something that weighs us down. Ash and Kate also explore the difference between having possessions and being possessed by them, and why the real question isn't necessarily how much money we have, but how tightly we're holding onto it. The conversation challenges us to think about what it means to live with an open hand: Am I willing to have less if it means someone else can be blessed? Am I using what God has given me for myself—or for His kingdom? Because Jesus' teaching isn't simply about having less. It's about investing in what lasts. Generosity, caring for the poor, serving others and using our resources to make an eternal difference are the kinds of treasures that don't disappear when the things around us do. If you've ever wondered whether your pursuit of comfort, money or possessions is becoming too important—or simply want to rethink what it means to live generously—this conversation will challenge you to loosen your grip, refocus your priorities and ask what you're really building your life around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Weekly sermon from Trinity Church Denver

We all have routines that shape us, but not every routine brings life. Join Celebration Church Orlando as we look at Matthew 6 and discover that the rhythms Jesus invites us into aren't demands, but invitations to meet with God. If you've been longing for a faith that feels less like obligation and more like connection with God, this message is for you.Connect with Us:Next Steps: https://celebrationorl.org/Subscribe: Don't miss an episode or message—follow along!Follow Us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2MConG0 / Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Yxe6h7Feedback: Have questions? Need prayer? DM @celebrationorl or email celebra...

Pastor Chad Kincer's sermon on Matthew 6:25–34 reminds us that Jesus' command not to be anxious is rooted in the truth that we have a Father who sees us, cares for us, and knows what we need. Instead of getting trapped in our own thoughts and fears, Jesus invites us to look outside ourselves and trust the Father's presence and provision, remembering that if He cares for the birds and flowers, how much more does He care for us. Ultimately, Jesus lived this teaching Himself through Gethsemane and the cross, showing us that even in our darkest moments, our Father knows the way out the other side.

"Focus: Talking with God"Matthew 6:5-13Matt Roe, Senior PastoOriginal Date: August 2, 2026

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Devoted to God - Matthew 6:22-24

The world put Jesus on trial the first time, but He will return as the King and Judge and put the world on trial. 

Jesus' parables about the Kingdom of Heaven answer some of the deepest questions of the human heart. Ones like: “Why is the world so broken? Why does evil seem to be winning? God, do you care? Are you going to do anything about this mess?” And “Why do your purposes seem to move so slowly? How will you accomplish your will through what seems weak, hidden and insignificant?” In Matthew 13:24-43 when Jesus communicates three more parables, he isn't interested in simply giving you information – he is fiercely interested in your spiritual formation. The Kingdom of Heaven is a reality he wants you to enter and go on to embody. A reality that brings comfort in the face of evil, patience when all we want are immediate results and trust in the hidden, but totally pervasive, work of God.

Preached during Joyful Hour Sunday Service Elder Damilare Oladimeji

In this episode, Je'Qwan Owens preaches through Matthew as we begin the New Testament in our multi-year Heart of God Series preaching through every book in the Bible. 

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Summer On the Mount: A Life That Makes People Hungry for God (Matthew 5:13–16) Pastor Edward Arias by Lifehouse

We talk about emotional clutter and why hidden burdens can make life feel heavy even when everything looks “fine” on the outside. We break down how to process what hurts instead of carrying it, using Scripture and simple practices that lead to real rest for your soul. • emotional clutter as unprocessed feelings, thoughts, stress, and unhealed moments • the difference between processing and carrying, with the delivery truck and big box examples • how buried emotions resurface as irritability, anxiety, overthinking, numbness, and exhaustion • why we avoid processing: busyness, fear of feeling it again, not knowing how, being taught to “move on” • Psalm 62:8 and the practice of pouring out your heart to God • Matthew 11:28-30 and the promise of rest for the weary and burdened • a clear path to decluttering: name it, process it, release it, create quiet space • praying out loud and journaling as tools to make emotions concrete and manageable So the challenge is can you start clearing the clutter this week by by naming it, naming it, then processing it, whatever way that is, then releasing it to God, and then and then create that space for Him to communicate with you. https://aarondegler.com/

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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/

Matthew 3:13-17 Michael Lawrence May 24, 2026

Why do I know what's true, but still feel stuck, powerless, or unchanged?Jesus shows us that faith was never meant to be only knowledge—it was meant to be power through the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:44–49). Yet He also warns that it's possible to know Scripture and still miss the power of God (Matthew 22:29).This message explores what it means to live by the Holy Spirit's power in everyday life—identity, conviction, wisdom, and courage—not just moments of inspiration. The Spirit doesn't just inform us; He transforms us, helps us, and empowers us to be witnesses (Acts 1:8, John 16).If your faith has felt dry or disconnected, this is an invitation to something deeper than information—real life with God's presence and power.Watch and reflect as you consider what it means to truly live by the Holy Spirit.

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/

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The rich young ruler didn't just have wealth—he trusted it (Matthew 19:16–30). His money gave him a false sense of security and self-sufficiency, convincing him he was in control. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef shows why Scripture repeatedly warns against that trap and calls believers to live differently. Paul's instruction to Timothy is direct: don't be arrogant, and don't put your hope in wealth “which is so uncertain,” but in God who provides richly (1 Timothy 6:17). Jesus goes even further, urging us to stop stockpiling temporary treasures and instead invest in eternity—because what you treasure reveals what you truly worship (Matthew 6:19–21). Dr. Youssef also exposes the deeper misconception behind the ruler's mindset: thinking salvation can be earned, purchased, or donated into existence. No amount of rule-keeping, good deeds, or financial generosity can reconcile a sinner to God. Jesus makes the point unmistakably: what is impossible with man is possible with God (Matthew 19:26). Only God can change a sinful heart, and only the blood of Jesus can secure forgiveness and eternal life. If you've been tempted to rely on resources, status, or self-effort for security, this devotional will redirect your hope to the only sure foundation: Christ alone. Prayer: God, thank You for sending Your Son to die on the cross for me. Help me to remember to put my hope in You every day, not in my finances. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “For where you treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Encountering Christ, Arms Wide Open: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The Power of God - Matthew 12:22-37

What if healing isn't something you have to chase—but something already planted within you?In this powerful message, we unpack what Jesus revealed: the seed is the Word of God. When that seed is planted in the soil of your heart, it carries everything needed to produce life, breakthrough, and healing.Looking at the ministry of Jesus, we see a clear pattern—He taught, He preached, and then He healed. Healing wasn't random. It flowed from truth received, understood, and believed.This message will help you:• Understand how God's Word produces healing• See the difference between natural and supernatural healing• Discover how faith is formed through revelation—not just repetition• Learn how to position your heart to receive from GodIf you've been believing for healing, breakthrough, or deeper spiritual understanding, this message will shift your perspective and strengthen your faith.Key Scriptures:Luke 8:11 — “The seed is the Word of God”Matthew 4:23 — Jesus taught, preached, and healedMatthew 13:13–15 — Seeing, hearing, and understandingPsalm 107:20 — He sent His Word and healed themRomans 10:17 — Faith comes by hearing Sundays at 8:30 & 10:30 AMWe are branded by the fire of God. We carry the fire of God to ignite our generation to burn for Jesus. Find us:www.fuquayrevival.comwww.facebook.com/cornerstonefuquayig: @cornerstonechurch.fv