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Missio Dei - Part 7Missional God, Missional Church | Various TextsBig Idea: The church is a sent people.  How does the church fulfill God's mission?1. We continue the ministry of Jesus (John 20:21)2. Preach the message of Jesus (Luke 24:44-49)3. Make disciples who obey Jesus (Matthew 28:18-20)

Matthew 26:1-13 | 15 February 2026

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Matthew 11:28 — Jesus, Lift My Burdens and Give My Heart Rest Tonight” Matthew 11:28 (NIV): “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Brazil • Nepal • Mozambique • Canada • Portugal Jesus, as night settles across Brazil, Nepal, Mozambique, Canada, and Portugal, Your invitation becomes gentle and unmistakably clear: “Come to Me.” These words from Matthew 11:28 soften the worries that sit quietly within the mind. Senhor Jesus, dá descanso ao meu coração esta noite. The day may have been full, scattered, uncertain, or emotionally heavy, but Your voice calls me into calm. You do not ask me to hold everything together. You simply ask me to come. 1 Peter 5:7 reminds me that every thought, every fear, every hidden weight can be released into Your care. Jesus, let Your peace stretch across the tired places of my heart. Let the pressure ease. Let the anxious thoughts slow down. Senhor, leva a minha ansiedade e enche-me de paz. Many around the world are searching right now for rest that feels real, steady, and lasting. You provide that rest—not by removing responsibility, but by lifting the emotional load. Jesus, tonight I place every burden into Your hands. The expectations, the uncertainty about tomorrow, the quiet pressures that linger in the background—take them. Replace them with renewed strength, gentle clarity, and a calm confidence in Your nearness. As I breathe, let my heart settle. As I rest, let my mind quieten. As I sleep, let Your peace stay close. In every place where I feel weary, breathe hope again. In every place where I feel stretched, speak comfort. Draw me into a deep rest that prepares my spirit for tomorrow with thankfulness and quiet courage. Matthew 11:28 devotional, 1 Peter 5:7 prayer, Portuguese Christian encouragement, Brazil night prayer, Nepal hope devotional, Mozambique comfort message, Canada spiritual rest, Portugal evening peace, global burden-lifting prayer, emotional rest in Jesus  Matthew 11:28, 1 Peter 5:7, rest, peace, Jesus, devotional, Portuguese, India, USA, hope, night prayerSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Second Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Matthew 11 records three different doubts to Jesus' works and words: i.e., doubts that come from emotion, disposition, and volition. These same doubts persist even to today, carrying the same reasons and responses that people struggle in matters of life and faith. To some, Jesus comforts. To some, Jesus confronts. To others, Jesus condemns.

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25Preacher: Mark SmithService: 7pmDate: Sunday 8 February 2026Attribution: For Podcast, DayNightMorning (Free Music Archive) License type (CC BY-NC-ND)

THE FLAVOR OF JESUS - Matthew 5:1-16 I. The Happy Heart; vs.1-9 II. The True Test of The Heart; vs.10-12 III. The Heart That Shines; vs.13-16 The Beatitudes can be looked at as attitudes with benefits. Each beatitude holds a unique promise where goodness is surely rewarded.

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Paul Buckley - No Neutral Ground: What will you do with Jesus - Matthew 12v22-50 - February 8th, 2026 by King of Grace Church

Joanna starts a 7 week series looking at the invitation to be an apprentice of Jesus (Matthew 4: 18-22).

Passage: Matthew 1:1-17Preacher: Mark SmithService: 7pmDate: Sunday 1 February 2026Attribution: For Podcast, DayNightMorning (Free Music Archive) License type (CC BY-NC-ND)

In this teaching, Pastor Mike unpacks one of the most difficult sayings of Jesus: Matthew 11:12, where Jesus says “the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” Pastor Mike explains the historical, biblical, and theological background of the passage, showing how the kingdom's arrival through John the Baptist and Jesus overturned the religious status quo. Rather than respectable religious elites, it was repentant sinners, outcasts, and unlikely followers who urgently embraced the kingdom. This explanation helps clarify how spiritual hunger, repentance, and bold faith—not social status or religious pedigree—marked those who truly entered God's kingdom.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

THE MINISTRY OF JESUS (Matthew 4:12-25) I. Jesus Begins to Preach; vs.12-17 II. Four Fishermen Follow Jesus; vs.18-22 III. Multitudes Follow Jesus; vs.23-25 The ministry of Jesus involved teaching, preaching, healing and inviting others to partner with him.

Send us a textMatthew 28:18-20 says And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew has wanted us to understand the authority of Jesus throughout his whole Gospel.  Now that Jesus has been resurrected and done all that He was tasked with to forgive us and save us that authority is in full force.  The disciples had a limited task of sharing the Gospel with Israel before this time and now the time for them and all believers to go and make disciples has been started.  This means we are to share the Good News, the Gospel that is in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, that Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection is what paid for our sins. Is this the most important goal of our life?  It should be because that is why Jesus when He saved us left us here, so we can tell others who He is and what He has done in our lives.       Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32          Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F             The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

Series: Matthew 1-7 Passage: Matthew 1:1-25 Preacher: Rev. Eion Simmons Date: 01/02/2026

Jesus is prepared for ministry by victory over the devil.

Passage: Matthew 20:1-16Preacher: Mark SmithService: 10mDate: Sunday 25 January 2026Attribution: For Podcast, DayNightMorning (Free Music Archive) License type (CC BY-NC-ND)

Pilate, Cancel Culture, and the Blood of Jesus | Matthew 27:19-26They wanted Jesus DEAD. But why?In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most intense moments in Scripture—Jesus standing trial before Pilate. You'll see how cancel culture isn't new (it's been around for 2,000+ years), how fear makes us follow the crowd instead of God, and why Pilate's attempt to "wash his hands" of Jesus reveals something dark about all of us.We also dive into: ✓ Why the crowd chose a murderer over the Messiah ✓ How you become what you consume (and why that matters) ✓ What it means that Jesus took Barabbas's cross (and yours) ✓ The only thing that can truly wash away our sinsKEY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Street League & Pilate's Impossible Position 5:55 - Pilate's Wife's Warning Dream 7:14 - The Enemy Influencing the Crowd 10:10 - Calling for Barabbas Instead of Jesus 11:10 - You Are Barabbas 13:54 - Cancel Culture 2,000 Years Ago 16:08 - Different Crowd or Same Crowd? 17:57 - Jesus Doesn't Trust His Heart to Men 21:59 - You Become What You Consume 24:11 - "His Blood Be On Us and Our Children" 27:55 - Jesus Never Changed His Mind 32:34 - After the Amen Q&AAFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: In what ways do you need to follow God instead of following the crowd?ABOUT AMEN PODCAST: We're Alex and Lokelani, pastors of House Church in Kauai, Hawaii. We create biblical content for young Christians (18-30) who want theology that's deep but accessible. We preach verse-by-verse through Scripture because faithfulness > fame.SUPPORT THE MISSION: We're 100% donor-funded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit Venmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalex Website & More: amenpodcast.comCONNECT WITH US:  Listen on all podcast platforms

Pilate, Cancel Culture, and the Blood of Jesus | Matthew 27:19-26They wanted Jesus DEAD. But why?In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most intense moments in Scripture—Jesus standing trial before Pilate. You'll see how cancel culture isn't new (it's been around for 2,000+ years), how fear makes us follow the crowd instead of God, and why Pilate's attempt to "wash his hands" of Jesus reveals something dark about all of us.We also dive into: ✓ Why the crowd chose a murderer over the Messiah ✓ How you become what you consume (and why that matters) ✓ What it means that Jesus took Barabbas's cross (and yours) ✓ The only thing that can truly wash away our sinsKEY TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 2:33 - Street League & Pilate's Impossible Position 5:55 - Pilate's Wife's Warning Dream 7:14 - The Enemy Influencing the Crowd 10:10 - Calling for Barabbas Instead of Jesus 11:10 - You Are Barabbas 13:54 - Cancel Culture 2,000 Years Ago 16:08 - Different Crowd or Same Crowd? 17:57 - Jesus Doesn't Trust His Heart to Men 21:59 - You Become What You Consume 24:11 - "His Blood Be On Us and Our Children" 27:55 - Jesus Never Changed His Mind 32:34 - After the Amen Q&AAFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: In what ways do you need to follow God instead of following the crowd?ABOUT AMEN PODCAST: We're Alex and Lokelani, pastors of House Church in Kauai, Hawaii. We create biblical content for young Christians (18-30) who want theology that's deep but accessible. We preach verse-by-verse through Scripture because faithfulness > fame.SUPPORT THE MISSION: We're 100% donor-funded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit Venmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalex Website & More: amenpodcast.comCONNECT WITH US:  Listen on all podcast platforms

High performance doesn't always feel urgent. If burnout recovery, decision fatigue, or success feeling empty has left you unsure what's next, this episode anchors identity beyond effort and reminds you that you are held — even in quiet seasons.This Sunday episode of The Recalibration explores Vertical Alignment — how identity is rooted beyond performance, pace, or visible progress.For many high-capacity humans, the most unsettling seasons aren't chaotic — they're quiet. When urgency fades and momentum slows, questions surface: Is anything actually happening? Am I falling behind?In this episode, Julie Holly offers a faith-rooted reframe for burnout recovery, success without fulfillment, spiritual exhaustion, and identity drift — especially when growth feels invisible.In this episode, you'll hear:Why quiet seasons often signal less resistance, not less progressHow burnout recovery can feel unfamiliar when urgency disappearsWhy high performers struggle when success no longer requires self-pressureThe difference between effort-driven momentum and identity-rooted movementA biblical pattern of identity preceding action, illustrated through Jesus (Matthew 3:17, NLT)Why ILR is not mindset work, habit stacking, or productivity reframing — but a root-level recalibration that restores identity so every other tool can finally workThis episode gently reminds listeners that belonging comes before becoming, and that alignment deepens long before it shows up externally.Today's Micro RecalibrationThere is nothing to fix or apply.Simply notice:Where did I stop pushing this week — and nothing fell apart?Let that noticing build trust.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things

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Preached during Joyful Hour Sunday Service | Pastor Elliot Lamptey

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Matthew 5:48 Christians embody God's kingdom by becoming whole people like Jesus. *WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE POOR AUDIO QUALITY OF THIS SERMON*

Sunday Morning ServiceJanuary 18th, 2026

As we continue in the Epiphany season we move to another theme in this season and that is Jesus' invitation to the world to come to Him. Just as the Wise Men were "invited" to come and see and worship Jesus, so this invitation is for all people. This weekend we will hear and read examples of that invitation which Jesus offers to the world of sinners.  The hymn we are studying this weekend is 277 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say." This hymn was written by a Scottish pastor, Horatius Bonar, who was compelled to write hymns that children could understand. You will see in this hymn a very simple style and simple concepts drawn from three different statements and invitations of Jesus:   Matthew 11:28 - “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The first verse is based on Jesus' invitation in Matthew, for rest which only He can give. John 4:14 - “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” The second verse is based on Jesus' words to the Woman of Samaria about the Life that He alone offers through His Word. John 8:12 - Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” The third verse is based on the words of Jesus in John 8 about the Light that He brings to the dark world because of sin and death. Each of these invitations is followed by the Christian's response to that invitation, by God's grace, and describes what we receive from Him as a result of His life and death for us, and the gifts He offers us in His Word and Sacrament.  Lord, lead us to listen to and respond to Your invitation of Grace, that we might receive Your rich blessings! May the LORD bless your reflection on this truth this weekend.

Are you living the life God called you to live, or are you settling for spiritual mediocrity? In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from John 15:5-8 about how to make your life count through abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit. Jesus promises that when you abide in Him and He in you, you WILL bear much fruit—guaranteed. This isn't about working on church staff or having perfect circumstances. It's about immediate obedience and refusing to waste the time God has given you. Discover why Peter and Andrew immediately left their nets to follow Jesus, and what that means for your life today. Learn how Pastor Jerry's mother, working graveyard shifts while raising three sons, made an eternal impact by prioritizing discipleship. Understand why Jesus said "many are called, but few are chosen" and how you can be among the chosen who follow Him wholeheartedly. If you've been feeling stuck, spiritually mediocre, or like your life isn't making the impact God designed, this message is for you. Pastor Jerry shares the truth that will set you free: "If you wait, you waste." The time to follow Jesus is now—immediately, not after you get your circumstances in order. Start your own discipleship group at therocknetwork.com. Let's refuse to live average Christian lives and instead build solid lives that build solid lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  ✓ He who abides in Christ and Christ in him bears much fruit (John 15:5) ✓ Fruitfulness isn't about human energy—it's about Holy Spirit power  ✓ Immediate obedience is required when Jesus calls  ✓ You don't need perfect circumstances to make an eternal impact  ✓ Making disciples who make disciples is the path to kingdom impact  ✓ If you wait, you waste—don't delay following Jesus SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:  • John 15:5-8 - Abiding in Christ and bearing fruit  • John 8:31-32 - Continuing in God's Word brings freedom  • Matthew 4:18-22 - Disciples immediately left their nets  • Luke 9:57-62 - The cost of following Jesus  • Matthew 28:19-20 - The Great Commission to make disciples NEXT STEPS:  

Are you living the life God called you to live, or are you settling for spiritual mediocrity? In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from John 15:5-8 about how to make your life count through abiding in Christ and bearing much fruit. Jesus promises that when you abide in Him and He in you, you WILL bear much fruit—guaranteed. This isn't about working on church staff or having perfect circumstances. It's about immediate obedience and refusing to waste the time God has given you. Discover why Peter and Andrew immediately left their nets to follow Jesus, and what that means for your life today. Learn how Pastor Jerry's mother, working graveyard shifts while raising three sons, made an eternal impact by prioritizing discipleship. Understand why Jesus said "many are called, but few are chosen" and how you can be among the chosen who follow Him wholeheartedly. If you've been feeling stuck, spiritually mediocre, or like your life isn't making the impact God designed, this message is for you. Pastor Jerry shares the truth that will set you free: "If you wait, you waste." The time to follow Jesus is now—immediately, not after you get your circumstances in order. Start your own discipleship group at therocknetwork.com. Let's refuse to live average Christian lives and instead build solid lives that build solid lives. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  ✓ He who abides in Christ and Christ in him bears much fruit (John 15:5) ✓ Fruitfulness isn't about human energy—it's about Holy Spirit power  ✓ Immediate obedience is required when Jesus calls  ✓ You don't need perfect circumstances to make an eternal impact  ✓ Making disciples who make disciples is the path to kingdom impact  ✓ If you wait, you waste—don't delay following Jesus SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:  • John 15:5-8 - Abiding in Christ and bearing fruit  • John 8:31-32 - Continuing in God's Word brings freedom  • Matthew 4:18-22 - Disciples immediately left their nets  • Luke 9:57-62 - The cost of following Jesus  • Matthew 28:19-20 - The Great Commission to make disciples NEXT STEPS:  

Original Date: 01/11/2026Rev. Samuel Husband

Every generation asks "Who is Jesus?" but eventually it becomes deeply personal. Even John the Baptist, one of the strongest believers, wrestled with doubt while imprisoned. Yet when he doubted, he didn't turn away from Jesus - he turned TO Jesus with his questions.Jesus didn't rebuke John for his doubts. Instead, He patiently pointed to the evidence: "The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the deaf hear, the dead are raised" (Matthew 11:5). These weren't random miracles - they were fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecies about the Messiah.If Jesus isn't our Savior, we'll inevitably look for someone or something else to save us. But when we truly believe Jesus is "the one," our future becomes secure no matter what circumstances we face.The question remains: Who do YOU say Jesus is?

"The Baptism of Jesus"Matthew 3:13-2713 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

When Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River, he changed the meaning and the blessings of John's baptism. As we are baptized into Christ, we receive the blessings of him being our representative and our substitute. Through that union with him, we receive life and salvation from the Father because the Spirit of God comes to be with us and we are adopted. We can now rejoice in the goodness and mercy of God the Father because Jesus was baptized and transformed baptism to be a gift and blessing to us.Image: The Baptism of Christ, Nicolás Enríquez, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jesus is born and given the name Jesus, because he will be the savior of God's people.

As we turn the calendar, many of us make lists of goals or even resolutions for the next year.  Often times, we skip the necessary step of asking ourselves:  Is this goal something that God intends for me? Working with the story of the magi visiting Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12), Pastor Rob reflects on how we can discern God's purposes and will in our lives.  It turns out that it isn't about a formula, but more like a recipe for a slow cook sauce, one that has a number of ingredients and takes some time. 

Rev. Austin Pfeiffer explores our fear that God's love must be earned and how Jesus's baptism answers that fear. Jesus' baptism reveals both his humility in identifying with sinners and his perfect righteousness given to us through his life, death, and resurrection. Not because of anything we've done, Jesus' answers the reality that we cannot earn God's love. Because we are united to Christ, the Father views us with the same approval and affection he declares over his Son.

Practice the Way of Jesus Jesus does not flatter us with comforting abstractions. He speaks with piercing clarity. “Everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice…”—and there He draws the line that divides all humanity. Not between the moral and immoral, the religious and irreligious, the fortunate and the afflicted—but between the practiced and the merely informed. The striking truth of Jesus' words in Matthew 7 is that everything else is the same. The storm does not discriminate. Rain falls on obedience and disobedience alike. Winds beat against every house. The difference is not the weather of life but the weight-bearing obedience beneath it. One hears and does. The other hears and delays. And delay, in the kingdom of God, is already a decision. Throughout Scripture this pattern is relentless. God speaks; people respond—or refuse. Noah builds while the sky is blue and finds salvation when it turns black. Abraham keeps obeying long after obedience feels unreasonable and discovers that God keeps promises beyond biology. Moses lifts a staff, Israel walks, Naaman washes, blind eyes open, empty nets break with abundance. God's power is never detached from trust expressed through action. Equally clear is the sobering witness of those who heard and did nothing. They were invited. They were informed. They were near the truth. Yet they watched storms without experiencing salvation, commands without deliverance, Christ without transformation. It was not ignorance that robbed them—it was unpracticed truth. Jesus never asked for admirers. He commanded apprentices. “Teach them to obey,” He said—not merely to agree. Christianity left at the level of belief alone becomes weightless. It can grow numerically, organize efficiently, and yet remain untouched by the living power of God. But obedience—real, embodied obedience—becomes the narrow gate through which life flows. This is why practicing the way of Jesus feels so often unreasonable. Forgive when wounded. Give when anxious. Pray when exhausted. Speak when silence feels safer. These instructions offend our instincts because God has chosen the foolish-looking things to train our trust. We do not drift into this kind of life. We must aim. Jesus Himself told us it would be harder. Easier roads are always available—but ease is often destructive. What is easiest rarely fuels what is eternal. The narrow way is demanding, but it is alive. As Chesterton observed, Christianity is not tried and found wanting; it is found difficult and left untried. Yet hear the mercy in all this: Jesus never commands without empowering. He died not only to forgive sin, but to place His Spirit within us—to make obedience possible from the inside out. “It is God who works in you to will and to act…” Our responsibility is not self-powered righteousness, but surrendered cooperation. So where is the storm pressing hardest right now? Where do you long to see God's power break through? Do not ask first for relief—ask what obedience looks like there. Search the Scriptures. Seek counsel. Then act. Build there. Practice there. And you will find that the life you most truly crave is not found in hearing more—but in practicing what you already have heard.

Happy New Year! This week, we launched a new series called Gifts from Jesus, exploring how Jesus reshapes the ways we live our lives. Turning to the arrival of the Magi in Matthew 2, we reflect on the Gift of Wonder and how wonder leads us to the courage to stay open, to keep paying attention, and to trust that God is still surprising us with love. 

As the fifth and final discourse of Jesus comes to a close, Jesus will tell us what the day of judgment will look like and what we need to know before it comes. We encourage you to be kind and to love the least of these Christ's brethren.

IN SERCH OF JESUS  - Matthew 2:1-23   The Seach vs. 1-12 The Flight vs. 13-15 The Massacre vs. 16-18 The Return vs. 19-23

Pastor Cody Podor

Today’s Bible Verse “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” — Matthew 2:11 Matthew 2:11 captures the heart of Christmas worship. The Magi traveled far, followed faithfully, and when they finally encountered Jesus, their response was surrender. They bowed, they worshiped, and they offered their treasures. On Christmas Day, this verse reminds us that worship is more than words—it’s a posture of the heart. Jesus doesn’t ask for what we can afford to give; He invites us to offer what we value most. True worship begins when we recognize who He is and respond with our whole selves. From all of us at Lifeaudio & Your Daily Bible Verse team: Merry Christmas! Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

Thanks for worshiping with us! Let us know you're here at tulsafbc.org/next we'd love to connect with you! Minor Prophets – Hints of Jesus: Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon from December 24, 2025 – Deron Spoo, Pastor Part 12 of 12 in the series Minor Prophets

"Prepare your Worship"Matthew 2:1-12Advent SeriesPastor Nate ClarkeDecember 21, 2025Christmas Eve Candlelight service is Wednesday, December 24th at 4:30pmHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAVirginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- Matthew 2:1-12- Prepare Your Worship- King Herod (this is the first response to Jesus)- Matthew 2:2-3- King Herod: open hatred and hostility toward God- A hostile heart toward God has their misconceived lordship and realities threatened by God's ultimate truth and Lordship.- Acts 9:1-5- Priest & Scribes (this is the second response to Jesus)- Matthew 2:4-5- Priest & Scribes: Indifference towards God; maintained religious respectability- An indifferent heart toward God can often answer about God, but is not concerned about answering to God.- The wise men (this is the third response to Jesus)- Matthew 2:1, 9-10- Wise men: hungry & worshipful hearts- A hungry heart will look to see God. Those who see God will worship God. Those who worship God will bring their best to Him.- Gold: kingship, royalty, authority- “Before he mounts the throne, friends bring him presents, and his enemies compass his death.” Charles Spurgeon- Frankincense: God with us, divinity (Exodus 30:34-38)- Hebrews 4:14-15- Myrrh: death, suffering savior (John 19:39)- Isaiah 53:4-7- Is your worship more of a reflection of you or a reflection of who Jesus is?Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

A comforting, formational, year-end episode. As the year comes to a close, many of us feel pressure to evaluate, wrap up loose ends, or “finish strong.” But maybe there’s another way. In this grace-filled conversation, Alan and Gem explore how to end the year without pushing yourself… and instead rest in the easy yoke of Jesus (Matthew 11:28–30). Together they unpack Scripture, share lived wisdom, and offer spiritual practices that help you breathe again. If you’re feeling weary, overwhelmed, or unsure how to approach the end of the year, this episode will give you compassion, grounding, and hope. Download the FREE Year End Reflection Resource to enter 2026 with grace. Connect with Alan and Gem to learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join Pastor Derek Neider in this inspiring episode of The Daily Devotional as he kicks off a powerful new series on the book of Matthew. Through thoughtful reflections, Derek encourages us to embrace our calling to serve Christ wholeheartedly and live out our faith with purpose and surrender.Tune in for insightful teachings, practical application, and a fresh perspective on what it means to live as servants of the gospel. This is just the beginning—there's so much more to come as we journey through Romans together!Thank you for listening! Here are some ways to learn more and stay connected!New to faith? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Pastor Derek Neider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Derek on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the daily devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore recent messages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was created by Pastor Derek Neider as a ministry of Awaken Las Vegas.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are located at 7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113.  Our gathering times are 9am & 11am Sundays and 6:30pm Thursdays.

The Unedited Genealogy of Jesus “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah…” — Matthew 1:1 We are accustomed to telling our stories selectively. We polish the edges, omit the failures, and highlight the moments that make us appear respectable. Scripture itself records that genealogies were often written this way—compressed, edited, and curated. Yet when Matthew opens his Gospel, he does something startling. He edits, yes—but not the way we would expect. He leaves the shame in. The family line of Jesus Christ is not a showcase of uninterrupted virtue. It is a record of sinners, scandals, and severe moral collapse. Judah and Tamar. Rahab the prostitute. Ruth the outsider. David and “the wife of Uriah.” Kings who shed innocent blood and led God's people into darkness. Matthew does not blur these names into obscurity; he underlines them. He insists that we see the Messiah standing at the end of a long, broken line. This is not carelessness—it is purposeful. God is telling us something essential about the heart of redemption. If Jesus were ashamed of broken people, He would have edited them out of His own family tree. But He did not. The people we would hide are the very people God highlights. The people we would disqualify are the people God deliberately includes. From the beginning, the incarnation declares that Jesus did not come from sanitized humanity, but from real humanity—and therefore He has come for it. Here is the first truth we must face: anyone can belong to His family. Not because sin does not matter, but because grace matters more. The genealogy preaches before Jesus ever speaks. It announces that doubt, failure, addiction, and disgrace do not place you beyond reach—they place you precisely within the kind of reach Christ came to extend. The bloodline of Jesus says to the least and the lost, “There is room.” But Matthew presses us further. This family tree also reveals that God redeems what we assume is ruined. David's greatest failure is not erased; it is transformed. From a union marked by adultery and death comes Solomon—and through Solomon, the promises of God move forward. Redemption does not deny the damage of sin, but it refuses to let sin have the final word. God takes what we are most ashamed of and makes it the very place where His life breaks through. What we call disqualifying, He calls redeemable. What we bury, He resurrects. Do not ask whether Jesus can handle your past. Look at His genealogy. Do not wonder if your worst mistake is too far gone. Look at the cross, where the Son of God was hung on a tree, covered in the full weight of human shame, so that shame would no longer own us. The question is not whether He can redeem—it is whether you will hand Him what needs redeeming. Bring it into the light. Invite Him into the place you avoid. He is not embarrassed by your story. He entered history precisely to transform it. Let Him.

Your Story in the Christmas Story: Lessons from the Genealogy of Jesus-Matthew 1:1-17 by Chaplain Braswell