Podcast appearances and mentions of John D Martin

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss his favorite topic, the Kingdom of God.God's kingdom here on earth is to be a colony of heaven that demonstrates how God intends the whole world to be. However, as humans there are times that we fail in being ambassadors that represent our nation well. After laying the groundwork for this marvelous kingdom, John will then look at three challenges we face in making this a credible present reality: two kingdom confusion, two kingdom clarification, and two kingdom caution.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.Credit: In this Talk, John D. Martin shares the “Eight Powerful Effects of the Kingdom” by John Piper.https://strengthtostrength.org/thy-kingdom-come-gods-kingdom-vision-for-the-world/

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss what sacrificialism in finances looks like.Join us for a heart-searching message on possessions. This message is intended to encourage Christians everywhere to spend more on helping the needy. The kingdom calls for it. In this Talk, John D. Martin will challenge this generation to be the most sacrificial generation.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Faith Christian Fellowship Sermon

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss Jesus' ultimate purpose of coming to this world.God created a perfect humanity. All of us still carry the ideals of that humanity in our hearts. But attempts to fulfill those ideals in a fallen world usually end in disillusionment. Have these ideals been left to mock fallen man, or has God given us a way for their genuine fulfillment?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to share some words of Jesus as a reminder to those who diligently seek Him.The Sermon on the Mount presents Jesus' ideal, a colony of Heaven on earth as visualized in the Lord's prayer, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”In Matthew 7, Jesus presents four rules of life for those on the kingdom road:“Judge not”“Do not cast your pearls before swine”“Ask, seek, and knock”“Whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them”Put aside your pat interpretations, and allow yourself a fresh perspective from Jesus' Constitution.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Thursday Morning 1st session. by John D Martin

Thursday Morning 1st session. by John D Martin

What are the basic ideas for understanding how Christians should value and relate to money? John D. Martin points us to the Old Testament year of Jubilee and Jesus's teachings about laying up treasures. He challenges us to embrace Jesus's values and ensure we are worshiping him, not money. Recommended Resources: Through the Eye of a Needle by Roger Hertzler: https://scrollpublishing.com/products/through-the-eye-of-a-needle/ Various works by James M. Stayer: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/82831.James_M_Stayer Anabaptist Perspectives offers a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Visit our https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ (YouTube channel) Connect with us on https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ (Facebook) Listen to our episodes on our https://www.soundcloud.com/anabaptistperspectives/ (podcast) Read our https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ (blog) https://anabaptistperspectives.org/donate/ (Support us) or https://anabaptistperspectives.org/about (learn more about us!) The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

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Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to share about music and what it means to “Sing the New Song.”In the first part of the discussion, John D. spoke about the importance of music and what it accomplishes in the life of the Christian.In the second part of the discussion, he covered more practical aspects of what our music should be like, using Revelation 5:9 as a model for the music of the redeemed:And they sang a new song, saying:“You are worthy to take the scroll,And to open its seals;For You were slain,And have redeemed us to God by Your bloodOut of every tribe and tongue and people and nation.Revelation 5:9 NKJVAn interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/sing-the-new-song/

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss his favorite topic, the Kingdom of God.God's kingdom here on earth is to be a colony of heaven that demonstrates how God intends the whole world to be.God's righteous rule is just, and kind, and good, and right. The problem is that the gospel is presented a lot of times as a “save me” gospel. Salvation is a means to an end, not an end in and of itself.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/patriotic-ambassadors-advancing-jesus-kingdom/

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to discuss the third segment of this “King and Country” series.The Sermon on the Mount is often referred to as the constitution of the Kingdom of God. Is that just an oft-repeated phrase, or is there reason to understand this sermon as foundational?When Jesus concluded this sermon, “the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” (Matthew 7:28, 29). If we understand Jesus' authority in these words, how will it affect our lives?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength welcomes John D. Martin to discuss what Jesus intended for his followers in relation to finances.Using the Sermon on the Mount as his text, he explores the difficult words of Jesus. Can we make sense of these passages without dodging its plainest meaning?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Strength to Strength welcomed John D. Martin to share about the Lord's Prayer, as recorded by Matthew:Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.Matthew 6:9-13 KJVHow is this easily memorized and commonly recited prayer applicable to us? How did the early believers use this prayer? Is this a prayer for us to pray, or is Jesus illustrating the types of concerns to be prayerful of?An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Possess Your Potential - John D. Martin - Monday by Various Speakers

Bad Character Tells - John D. Martin - Thursday by Various Speakers

What Do You Think? - John D. Martin - Friday by Various Speakers

Back To The Facts - John D. Martin - Tuesday by Various Speakers

Let The Heart Beware - John D. Martin - Wednesday by Various Speakers

This is the first episode in Season Three of Anabaptist Perspectives. What part does the Kingdom of God have in the gospel? How does a Biblical understanding of God's Kingdom change one's view of Christian living? In this episode, John D. Martin describes what the Kingdom of God is. He shows us how a proper understanding of God's Kingdom and the gospel will give one a passion for the Church. John D. Martin works for Christian Aid Ministries in the Billboard Evangelism program. To find more information about this program visit: https://christianaidministries.org/program/billboard-evangelism/ This is the 96th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read the blog: https://www.anabaptistperspectives.org/blog Visit our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Support us: https://www.patreon.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Music: "The Basket" by Blue Dot Sessions The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.

Maintaining Anabaptist Cultural Integrity - John D. Martin by Various Speakers

In this conversation with John D. Martin, several aspects of the way that Jesus wishes for his followers to treat their enemies is discussed. Throughout this episode historic examples are given to help us understand how Jesus’ teachings should be applied. John closes with encouragement to keep the Kingdom of God first. This is the 45th episode in the first season of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, and YouTube channel that examines various aspects of conservative Anabaptist life and thought. Read the blog: www.anabaptistperspectives.org/ Visit our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/anabaptistperspectives/ Music: "These Times" by Blue Dot Sessions Though Anabaptist Perspectives is organized in cooperation with Wellspring Mennonite Church, Wellspring Mennonite Church does not endorse every view that is expressed in this podcast.

By John D. Martin

Teachers should be people who understand the times and are wise about teaching truth. John D. Martin lists four concerns that he urges teachers to address: teaching young children to carry a tune, having children participate in singing, teaching songs rich in truth, and not neglecting historical music in favor of modern tunes.

A call to live and to preach the church as the Kingdom of God today.

How did Jesus teach? John D. Martin lists things Jesus did that made His teaching effective and life-changing for His students.

The Anabaptists believed in the centrality of Jesus' life and teachings in their understanding of scripture and how they should live. In this talk, learn how this makes a difference in our lives today.