Podcast appearances and mentions of jesus matthew

More Than a Meal – Pt. 3 | Look Around“This is my body… this is my blood.” — Jesus (Matthew 26:26–28)Communion isn't just something we think about — it's something we participate in. In Part 3 of our More Than a Meal series, Pastor CJ Witkoe invites us to stop overthinking, slow down, and look around at what Jesus is actually doing in communion.When Jesus said, “This is my body… this is my blood,” He took the familiar symbolism of the Passover meal and radically redefined it. No longer shaped by the lamb of Egypt, the bread and cup now point to the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.In this message you'll discover: 

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our faith - we will be able to see ourselves for who we are: imperfect sinners saved by grace through faith. Join us at The Story, Sundays in November, as we fix our eyes to see God's vision for our lives!

Preached during Joyful Hour Sunday Service | Pst Dr Elliot Lamptey

In this episode, Jesus will finish the pronouncement of His eight woes upon the scribes and the Pharisees. They have played the hypocrite, and it is time for the world to know. The chapter concludes with the lament of Jesus, over the city of Jerusalem.

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our faith - we will be able to see ourselves for who we are: imperfect sinners saved by grace through faith. Join us at The Story, Sundays in November, as we fix our eyes to see God's vision for our lives!

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sermons, November 2025, Matthew, Baptism, Pastor Ray Fowler

As we continue to read through Matthew 23, we are listening carefully to Jesus as He pronounces eight woes against the scribes and the Pharisees. They are hypocrites, and on this day the Lord will take off their masks and expose them for who they really are. Let's be sure not to make the same mistakes as they did.

Tuesday, 4 November 2025   At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the report about Jesus Matthew 14:1   “In that time, Herod the tetrarch, he heard the ‘Jesus hearing'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Chapter 13 ended with words concerning Jesus' not doing many miracles in Nazareth due to their faithlessness. Chapter 14 now begins with, “In that time, Herod the tetrarch.”   A new word is seen, tetrarchés. It signifies the ruler of the one-fourth part of a country or region. In other words, he is not a ruler of a country with three other rulers. Instead, his rule covers one-fourth of the area of a county.   Thayer's Lexicon notes that “the word lost its strict etymological force, and came to denote ‘the governor of a third part or half of a country, or even the ruler of an entire country or district provided it were of comparatively narrow limits; a petty prince.'”   Of this particular Herod, Charles Ellicott provides the following description –   “The son of Herod the Great by Malthace. Under his father's will he succeeded to the government of Galilee and Peræa, with the title of Tetrarch, and as ruler of a fourth part of the Roman province of Syria. His first wife was a daughter of Aretas, an Arabian king or chief, named in 2Corinthians 11:32 as king of the Damascenes. Herodias, the wife of his half-brother Philip (not the Tetrarch of Trachonitis, Luke 3:1, but son of Herod the Great by Mariamne, and though wealthy, holding no official position as a ruler), was daughter of Aristobulus, the son whom Herod put to death, and was therefore niece to both her husbands. Prompted partly by passion, partly by ambition, she left Philip, and became the wife of Antipas (Jos. Ant. xviii. 5, §4). The marriage, at once adulterous and by the Mosaic law doubly incestuous, shocked the conscience of all the stricter Jews. It involved Antipas in a war with the father of the wife whom he had divorced and dismissed, and it was probably in connection with this war that we read of soldiers on actual duty as coming under the teaching of the Baptist in Luke 3:14. The prophetic spirit of the Baptist, the very spirit of Elijah in his dealings with Ahab and Jezebel, made him the spokesman of the general feeling, and so brought him within the range of the vindictive bitterness of the guilty queen.”   Concerning this Herod, Matthew records, “he heard the ‘Jesus hearing.'” In other words, the news (it is a noun signifying “a hearing”) of Jesus was circulating everywhere. He heard of this exciting news, and it set the stage for what lies ahead. Today, such a hearing might be precipitated by a statement like, “Have you heard the news about the guy from Nazareth, Jesus? He is incredible!”   Such a statement is the hearing. Herod heard it and will react to it.   Life application: Some of the translations of this verse say, the fame of Jesus, the news of Jesus, the report of Jesus, the reports of Jesus, heard about Jesus, the hearing of Jesus, concerning Jesus, etc. Various smaller changes from some of these exist.   Don't think that because a translation doesn't exactly match the original that there is an error. The intent is essentially the same. Some versions give a thought-for-thought rendering. Some attempt to give a closer rendering of each word, but amend it to sound more common to the hearing of the audience.   A literal, or close to literal, translation can be extremely unpleasant to listen to and tiring to the mind to read. Trying to make sense of the structure of the original language while also trying to understand the intent in a reasonable way is much more difficult with a direct rendering of each word.   Also, there is the consideration that different people will come up with different words to describe the same original word. Therefore, at times, there are going to be a seemingly infinite number of differences in translations, but they all will carry the same message to some extent.   We should never tolerate purposeful manipulation of the text, something that scholars will search for and highlight. Such manipulations have occurred in the New World Translation of the Jehovah's Witnesses as well as some Hebrew Roots Movement translations.   In order to meet their perverse agenda, such manipulations are underhandedly introduced. If you are looking for a new translation to read, be sure to check up on whatever you are leaning towards buying, just in case someone has identified such things.   But be sure to check the source you are reading as well. Some commentaries on Bible translations are biased towards one translation, the KJV, for example. Therefore, they will find all other versions damnable. That is not a healthy way of looking at such things either.   In the end, just keep reading the word. Keep thinking about what God has done in the giving of Jesus. Let the word of God dwell in you richly. It will bring delight to your heart, joy to your day, and contentment to your soul as you consider the eternal blessings that lie ahead for the redeemed of the Lord.   Lord God, thank You for allowing us to enter into the study of another chapter of the book of Matthew. We anticipate a great adventure as we analyze it day by day. Give us the clarity of mind that is needed to properly understand what is being conveyed. Amen.

The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. - Jesus (Matthew 6:22) Faith is the habit of seeing what God sees, but most of us suffer from vision deficiency. In the final chapters of the book of Hebrews, the author urges believers to fix our eyes on Jesus. By seeing Jesus for who he really is - the image of perfection and the pioneer of our faith - we will be able to see ourselves for who we are: imperfect sinners saved by grace through faith. Join us at The Story, Sundays in November, as we fix our eyes to see God's vision for our lives!

Bringing Your Friends to Jesus , Matthew 9:1-8 by The Chapel Sandusky Campus

Bringing Your Friends to Jesus , Matthew 9:1-8 by The Chapel Port Clinton Campus

Bringing Your Friends to Jesus , Matthew 9:1-8 by The Chapel Norwalk Campus

The Authority of Jesus, Matthew 8:23-34 by The Chapel Sandusky Campus

The Authority of Jesus, Matthew 8:23-34 by The Chapel Port Clinton Campus

The Authority of Jesus, Matthew 8:23-34 by The Chapel Norwalk Campus

The Live recording of the 10 am Service at Steadfast Church in Carlsbad, California with Pastor Chris Fik, October 26, 2025.

The Pharisees and Sadducees sought to trap Jesus. However, none of their tactics worked because Jesus, as God, cannot be trapped by human logic. After they finished, Jesus asked them a pointed and essential question. "Whose son is the Christ?" They couldn't answer.

Though the scribes and the Pharisees were publicly revered by the people, they were privately corrupt. As they proved themselves to be masters of appearance before men, they were turning their backs on God and His will for their own lives.

Vermon Pierre | The Demon Killing Power of Jesus | Matthew 12:22-37 | October 19, 2025

Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from Professor of Systematic and Applied Theology at Cedarville University, Jeremy Kimble, where he walks us through the latter half of Matthew 5. He shows us the transformative power of Jesus in 6 vital arenas of life, challenging us to consider carefully what the Lord is doing in those areas to make us look more like Him. Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have made it to the final discourse of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has told all of Israel the truth about heaven, His Father, and His Father's will for their lives. Now it is time to speak clearly and openly about the Scribes and the Pharisees. This message will push them over the edge, but Jesus will always tell the truth about our condition before God and what we must do about it. We love Him for that.

As Jesus' fourth major discourse comes to a close, Jesus will give us the parable of the unforgiving servant. The point of this parable is to show us that when God forgives us, He fully expects us to be people who forgive. Grace and mercy that is measured by men, is not divine.

Jesus isn't just the promised human Son of David—He's also the eternal Son of God, revealing both God's faithful promises and His power to surprise and transform our lives.

We have arrived at a place in Matthew's Gospel where we find Jesus genuinely amazed. What amazed him, and why? Have a listen!

We have arrived at a place in Matthew's Gospel where we find Jesus genuinely amazed. What amazed him, and why? Have a listen!

Join us this week as we look at Jesus encounter with the devil in the desert.  

You Shall Call His Name Jesus- Matthew 1:18-21

Pastor John Bingham - The Parables of Jesus - Matthew 13:36-40

In these verses, Jesus continues to explain the value of "little ones" in His kingdom. He will tell His disciples how important they are to God and that we should not despise them. Instead of despising them do this, "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother."

In previous eras, people fought and died for their views of baptism. But in our era, it's often seen as a religious ritual that has little practical significance. In Matthew 3, Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist, demonstrating that he has come to identify with sinful humanity. In this sermon, we explore the significance of Jesus' baptism and how, in Christian baptism, the Christian receives the gift of the Spirit, the intercession of the Son, and the loving voice of the Father.Series Description: Jesus is the hero of all of Scripture, the center of the biblical story, and the most important figure in history. The Gospel of Matthew gives us a firsthand look at the life and teachings of Jesus. It stands as a “bridge” between the Old and New Testaments, grounding us in the rich story of Israel while revealing the in-breaking reality of the kingdom of heaven. Through this preaching series, we seek to help people encounter the gospel of the kingdom and embody it as flourishing disciples who live under the gracious rule of God.

Jesus outsmarts his opponents and shows us God's wisdom on politics, resurrection hope, and the priority of loving God and neighbor.

This episode marks the beginning of Jesus' fourth major discourse in the gospel of Matthew. This discourse is known as the "Discourse on the Church" and it is kicked off by a question from His disciples. "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

The ministry of Jesus extends beyond Israel to the Gentiles.  As we see conflict increasing between Jesus and the Jewish religious rulers, we also see faith increasing and the reach of the Gospel expanding.  

Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from Bill Moore, CEO and Co-Founder of Heart of a Man. Bill walks us through Matthew Chapter 2, where we see the responses from the Magi, King Herod, and Joseph. Through their responses, Bill challenges us to consider how we approach Jesus, and how we will respond when He calls us. Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!

Join us LIVE every Tuesday at 6:30 PM EST for transforming prayer, inspirational teaching and a catalytic question for you to process. UG Live 6 - How to Pray Like JesusLearn to pray the way our Master taught us and watch your life and relationships be transformed.When Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer, He wasn't giving us empty words to recite. He was revealing the blueprint of heaven for how we can approach the Father with confidence and expectation. Each part of the prayer unlocks a dimension of God's heart and His work in our lives:The Father's CHARACTER – We begin by lifting our eyes to who He is: holy, faithful, and worthy of honor.The Father's KINGDOM – We align ourselves with His will, inviting His rule and reign into our lives, families, and communities.The Father's PROVISION – We trust Him as our source, asking boldly for our daily bread and every need to be met.The Father's FORGIVENESS – We receive mercy and extend it, keeping our hearts free and our relationships whole.The Father's GUIDANCE – We lean on Him for wisdom to walk in His ways and avoid the traps of the enemy.The Father's PROTECTION – We rest secure in His covering, knowing He delivers us from evil and keeps us safe.Prayer isn't just communication—it's communion with the Father that reshapes how we live.

As we come to the end of the Lord's third major discourse, Jesus teaches the parable of the hidden treasure, the pearl of great price, and the dragnet. Danny and Robert will listen closely to Jesus and discuss the deep truths that are seen here.

The multitude has been sent away and Jesus and His disciples have returned to the house. It is here that the disciples of Christ will ask Him about the parable of the Wheat and the Tares. With the explanation of this parable, comes a better understanding of the kingdom of heaven.

Gift of the Spirit—Salvation (Acts 2:38, 11:17)Gifts of the Spirit—Service (1 Peter 4:10)Fruit of the Spirit—Character/Attitude (Gal 5:22-23)Love. Joy. Peace. [GOD]Patience. Kindness. Goodness. [OTHERS]Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. [SELF]GentlenessPre-Christian use of the word “gentleness” (Greek: prautes):·     Aristotle (Greek Philosopher: 384-322 B.C.)—Balance between anger and passivity.·     Plato (Greek Philosopher: 428-348 B.C.)—Behavior of a ruler seeking power.·     Pinder (Greek Poet: 518-438 B.C.)—Mild and kind king.·     Herodotus (“Father of History”: 484-425 B.C.)—Opposite of anger.Gentleness: “Strength under control.” “Power harnessed.” Two Biblical Examples of Gentleness Moses (Numbers 12:3)Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.Jesus (Matthew 11:29)Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Gentleness begins by being in the Word.Gentleness shapes my words.Gentleness shapes my actions. --------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

This podcast episode with Pastor Peter delves into the "house to house" season, a prophetic encouragement for the church to make diligent room for the Lord's spirit to move. Drawing extensively from David's Tabernacle as a blueprint for Jesus's church, the message outlines seven distinctives that connect us to the New Testament church, including open access into God's presence, ongoing singing and intercession mirroring heaven's throne room, prophetic direction, and the engagement of all nations. Pastor Peter emphasizes that all ministry flows out of ministering to the Lord first, preparing the church to fulfill its calling as a "house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7) and implementing the "house of peace" strategy modeled by Jesus (Matthew 10, Luke 10). This strategy centers on prayer and hospitality in homes, acting as gates into communities where the gospel can freely spread, leading to a "quiet revival" where God's presence itself becomes the evangelism strategy. With the local area experiencing massive growth, the church is called to engage this "harvest field", making a personal decision like King David (Psalms 132) to prioritize Jesus, becoming like Him, and making room for Him in every aspect of life.

Our vision is clear: to see God's hope transform our cities one story at a time. In this powerful Vision Sunday message, Pastor Aaron McRae unpacks what it means to live as a people marked by transformation through Jesus and how our church is called to live out God's mission together.This year, we're focusing on four key mission strategies:1️⃣ Experiencing God's Love – discovering the life-changing reality of God's love through Jesus (1 John 4:7-10, Acts 2:47).2️⃣ Growing in Community – building authentic, soul-level relationships that strengthen our faith (Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47).3️⃣ Serving with Compassion – meeting needs in our church, city, and world with the heart of Jesus (Matthew 9:36).4️⃣ Multiplying Impact – raising disciples, leaders, and churches for lasting Kingdom impact (Ephesians 4:12-13).As we look toward our 50th anniversary in 2029, we are committed to being a Christ-centered community marked by love, generosity, and transformation. Imagine the impact if each of us lives out this vision daily—together, we'll see God move in ways we can't yet imagine.