Podcasts about Matthew 11

Cypress Campus Pastor, Jason Swiggart, explores what happens when life brings difficult questions about God's presence and timing, especially during loss and uncertainty. Through Jesus' interactions with John the Baptist, indecisive crowds, and weary souls in Matthew 11, we discover that God's responses serve different purposes. His 'no' often provides protection and redirection rather than rejection. His 'maybe' demonstrates holy patience, giving us time to respond while warning that delayed obedience can become disobedience. His 'yes' offers rest and partnership through a custom-made yoke that fits our specific needs. Instead of giving God feedback about his methods, we should humbly seek his feedback about our lives.

Even Jesus was often misunderstood! Our perspective of Him will shape our perspective of prayer. Are we praying to a God who is truly sovereign or only sort-of-sovereign? Learning to trust Him will help us come to Him with humility, honoring God in the way we pray.

Knowledge Puffs Up (Matthew 11:20-30)

Sermon for Reformation Day (Observed) Sunday, 26 October A+D 2025 Rev. Matthew D. Ruesch

Matthew 11:20-30 Woes & Rest (Behold Your King Series)

The Scripture readings are Habakkuk 2:1-4; Romans 3:19-28; and Matthew 11:12-19. When this world is filled with wickedness, violence, and opposition, remember what Jesus says to you. “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

   Christ's way is gentle.Listen to what the Bible says, from Matthew.(click for podcast)hibir ner yoke upon gar, bal hibirar teh ni, par ni am gentle bal lowly o'r kar'rta; bal gar will mar'eyir udes par gar souls.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.Listen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far awayOnline Bible

Come to me all who are weary and I will give you rest.

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Life can feel heavy — like you're carrying a weight you were never meant to bear. In Matthew 11, Jesus extends a gentle invitation: “Come to Me... and I will give you rest.” The rest He offers isn't just physical relief; it's a deep, soul-healing renewal that reorients our hearts and brings peace in the middle of life's pressures. Will you come and receive the rest Jesus offers?

Worship - October 19, 2025“The Danger at the Door: Take my yoke and learn from me” Matthew 11:25-30Pastor Don Meeks and Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

Will You Cry and Will You Dance? (Matthew 11: 7-19)

"Church at the Park 2025" (Matthew 11:28-30)

Matthew 11_1_19 Are You the ONE (Behold Your King Series)

Dive into Matthew 11:12 with me

What happens when even the most certain faith is shaken by doubt? John the Baptizer, the forerunner of Christ who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Lamb of God, now sits in a cold prison cell. From the darkness of his dungeon, he sends his disciples to Jesus with a desperate, soul-searching question: "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" Is this John experiencing doubt? A crisis of faith? Or is this an object lesson for his own disciples? Opinions vary. In this episode, we dive into Jesus' compassionate and powerful response.  The Rev. Mark Duerr, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe, MI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Matthew 11.  To learn more about Trinity Lutheran, visit www.tlcmonroe.org. The Gospel of Matthew bridges Old and New Testaments, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills the Law we could never keep and establishes His kingdom of grace for all nations. Written by a tax collector transformed by pure grace, Matthew reveals Christ as the true Son of David and Emmanuel (God with us) who challenges us with the crushing demands of the Law in His Sermon on the Mount to the sweet comfort of the Gospel in His death and resurrection. From royal genealogy to glorious resurrection, this verse-by-verse study proclaims the One who conquered sin, death, and the devil for us, now delivering forgiveness, life, and salvation through Word and Sacrament as He remains with His church always, even to the end of the age.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

People saw Jesus's mighty works firsthand & they still missed it-but His invitation remains.Saying yes to following Jesus means rest for your soul-eternal & temporal shalom.1. Mighty Works Missed (11:20-24)2. God's Gracious Revelation (11:25-27)3. Rest for Your Soul (11:28-30)

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Reading by Heidi Wilson ---   Matthew 11   https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011&version=ESV&interface=print

Should We Expect Someone Else? (Matthew 11:1-19)

Day 285: Matthew 11✝️Daily Scripture: Chronological Bible Readings (KJV)The complete King James Bible in a year, in chronological order. Read by C Levi Farrell.This podcast is free, and ad-free. To support its creator or purchase lossless audio, visit CLeviFarrell.com

Today's sermonette based on Matthew 11:1-19 is given by Rev. Ingo Dutzmann. Today's sermonette is a rebroadcast from October 10, 2013. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Todd and David discuss both the justice and gentleness of Jesus who invites us to come and rest in him.

1 Chronicles 4-5; 19 Psalms 22-23; 40 Matthew 11

This is teaching 2 of 4 from the Steel Wool Men's retreat at Camp Pinnacle in Voorheesville, New York October 3-5, 2025.Watch the other teachings:1 - Identity w/ Mat Hauserhttps://youtu.be/p6lQknrtyGY3 - Reckon it Dead w/ Dave Biglerhttps://youtu.be/4LpZvUOM6Kk4 - What do we need w/ Jeff Staskohttps://youtu.be/ioQ5uInWq9sSave the date for the 2026 retreat: October 3-5th 2026.For more information on the retreat visit:https://ironsheep.org/steelwoolTeaching Notes:Colossians 1.24-29 Christ in you, the hope of glory!Not just a future date, although we look to that time of seeing Him face to face. But Eternal Life is ours now: The God of Heaven lives in our hearts.1 Corinthians 6.17 But he who is joined to the Lord is 1 spirit with Him. So deep is our UNION with Christ that Paul explains, in 1 Cor 6, that to join our bodies with a harlot is to join Christ to one. The physical union expressed in marriage is a picture of the spiritual union we have with Jesus. We are the Bride of Christ.Romans 8.28-29 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. God's plan, working His will, IN US, is to conform (also can translate: transform)us to be like Him. This is not to copy Him, but to express the life of Jesus within us.Psalm 103.7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.Moses knew why God did what He did, while most of the people only saw His works, and were not changed by them. Moses wanted more, to know God for who He is; “show men Your Glory”. And God revealed His nature to Moses, in a personal way.1 Peter 1.10-12 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to [e]us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. (2 Corinthians 5.17 New creatures in Christ!)The prophets, including Moses, did not understand fully, or even experientially, what we have been given in the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Even angels, who are in the presence of God, ‘long to look into' this relationship with God. And as God is love, He is fully love, but He is also Mercy, Justice, Righteousness, etc. And He is not broken into pieces, but is fully each of these attributes to each of us. Our INNER LIFE verses our OUTER LIFE needs explorationMatthew 11.28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 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. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”So, because we are one with Christ, as He dwells within us, we do not have a transactional relationship with Him. Rather, we belong to Him, with Him, and for Him. And He is ours, He is our peace, and He, not a day, is our true rest. Are you able to stop in heart and mind-simply be with Him, appreciating what you truly have? To rest in Him is to not need anything. John 19.30 So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.The work of salvation is finished by Jesus, and this also applies to the provision of rest to our souls. We won't experience this reality in a 2 day retreat, but we can ask God to reveal His true rest and begin to bring us to the full realization that we are complete in Him, and He is living in us.

When you have doubt remember you are in good company.Decide where you will go to get answers and clarity.Look to what God has done and is doing around you.Look to ScriptureDon't miss Jesus!

TA continues our Year of the Word series by reminding us that when life feels heavy and overwhelming, Jesus extends a simple but profound invitation: “Come to me.” He doesn't promise to remove every burden, but to give rest for our souls and refreshment that only comes from being with him.

TA continues our Year of the Word series by reminding us that when life feels heavy and overwhelming, Jesus extends a simple but profound invitation: “Come to me.” He doesn't promise to remove every burden, but to give rest for our souls and refreshment that only comes from being with him.

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I remember back in high school hearing about the Exxon oil spill in Alaska and feeling so bad for all of the wildlife that was hurt as a result. In fact, I was so affected by what had happened that I decided I would never get gas from an Exxon gas station again.One day, I came home bragging to my dad about how much I cared for the environment. I told him that, in my effort to avoid going to an Exxon station, I had driven around for almost an hour until I finally found a gas station I thought was good enough for my environmental convictions.I remember my dad saying, “I want to make sure I understand this. You avoided Exxon and other gas stations because you care about the environment, right?”I proudly responded, “Yep!”To which my father said, “What about the harm you do to the environment by wasting an hour's worth of gas to find a gas station that's really not that different from the ones you were trying to avoid?”Yeah… I hadn't thought about that. In my effort to do the right thing, I had actually worked against my original goal. Today, I just use whatever station is closest, but I often think back on that moment as a reminder of how easy it is to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture.Why do you think it is so easy to focus on rules or appearances instead of the real purpose behind them?This Sunday, we will be looking at some verses where Jesus is confronted by Pharisees who interpret the law of rest in a way that actually causes more work. Matthew presents a contrast between the heart of the law that Jesus shows us and the rigid religious structures the Pharisees worked so hard to keep in place.As we read Matthew 12:1-21 together, think about what differences you notice between the Pharisees' approach and Jesus' teaching. What might it look like for us to live by the heart of God's law rather than getting caught up in rigid structures?I invite you to join us this Sunday at 10:00AM as we read and reflect together on how this passage might apply to us today.Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Matthew 11:2-11 John's disciples wanted to verify that Jesus was the Messiah. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for the church season. […]

Main Point: Jesus alone reveals the Father and gives rest for your soul.1. Give thanks to God.2. Come to Jesus.

Who would've thought so much discussion could surround taking time, after the work is complete, to purposefully rest during the week? But what constitutes work? Conversely, what constitutes rest? Consider the work of creation and redemption... the two most important works in human history. Where did rest fit in?

We learn later in Matthew's gospel that John the Baptist was imprisoned because he had been telling Herod the tetrarch that it was unlawful to have his brother's wife. Herod wanted to kill him, but kept him in prison because he was afraid of the crowds. John the Baptist was a faithful prophet and forerunner to Christ, but he was still just a man who didn't have all of the answers. Today, he asks if Jesus is the one who is to come, or if there is someone else. Christ's response is to point to the signs and wonders he is performing while validating John's ministry. By contrast, Jesus condemns his critics as well as those towns that did not repent after he performed miracles within them. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

We live in an unprecedented time where incredible amounts of information are readily at our fingertips, and at the same time we are starving for wisdom. We know that information is not the same as wisdom, but the keen observer will also recognize that human wisdom will only take us so far. In fact, the whole mess the human race is in, according to the Bible, stems from humanity grasping for knowledge and forsaking the wisdom of Creator God.Still – God offers us his wisdom, again and again, all through the biblical narrative.Our response to God's wisdom will effect the way life plays out, and never more so than when it comes to the wisdom revealed in Christ. How we respond to God's kingdom closing in on this world will have varying results in accordance with our response. That is something Jesus will highlight in the section of Matthew we'll be reading this Sunday, Matthew 11:20-30.Jesus gives some of his harshest rebukes outside of the religious leaders in v20-24. What is the repeated reason for their looming judgement? Do you think Jesus is angry with these people? What do you believe is motivating his words? What appears to be the result of rejecting God's kingdom?In v25-27 we see that everyone didn't reject Jesus' presentation of the kingdom. Who does it say it was revealed to? What do you think is significant in the contrast between the “childlike” and the “wise and clever” ones? What implicit attitudinal response seems necessary for recognizing and embracing God's wisdom revealed in Christ?Some of Jesus' most beautiful words are spoken in v28-30. Here's the thing – read them. Read them again. Read them from the Message version. Read those words out loud and hear them coming from Jesus to you, personally. Tell me how those words make you feel. What is the result of surrendering to Jesus and the wisdom of God?I can't wait to dig into this passage together! Hope to see you Sunday!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

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"What is meant by ""blasphemy against the Holy Spirit,"" and am I in danger of committing an unforgivable sin? in today's episode, Emma Dotter and Jo O'Steen talk about Matthew 11-12 and explain what it means to blasphemy and the difference between blasphemy against Jesus and the Spirit. Check out the article from GotQuestions: https://www.gotquestions.org/blasphemy-Holy-Spirit.html To learn how to serve with International Students: https://www.watermark.org/outreach/international-students You can also check out the Join The Journey Jr. Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6SG7aaE1ZjjFkgB34G8zp3?si=c960a63736904665 Check out the Join The Journey Website for today's devotional and more resources! https://www.jointhejourney.com/ Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Watermark-Community-Church/author/B0BRYP5MQK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1755623322&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=8aeeec3b-6c1c-416d-87ae-5dfbbb6981df Check out the study sheet for the book of Matthew: https://assets.ctfassets.net/t8fa2ob1jrlx/5i70m1Udg6twAQhWIxyWyS/2f298cba3d5e53ca762b9f0e7dcf341f/40-Matthew-Study-Sheet.pdf"

Anomalous: deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.We face a lot of disappointments in life, all of which extend from our own expectations. Have you ever been disappointed in how God's plans seem to be working in your life? If we're honest about it, there are probably a lot of times when God doesn't seem to be responding or doing what we think he should be doing.We're going to be reading a section in Matthew's gospel (chapter 11:1-19) where Jesus addresses some questions that John the Baptist has asked him from his jail.Why do you think John is asking Jesus if he's really the One they're waiting for? Consider where John is, imprisoned by Herod, getting word that Jesus has been going to banquets with tax collectors…basically Herod's employees. John had said Messiah would come the ax of God and an winnowing fork to separate the faithful from the unjust…which was sort of a different picture than feasting with oppressors.John was waiting for Messiah to execute judgement on unfaithful Israel and Rome. What does Jesus point to as the focus and evidence that God's kingdom is indeed present and at work? How can that help us to understand the unexpected ways in which God works in our world? How can that shape our mission?Jesus makes a few cryptic comparisons between John the Baptist and Herod and the rulers of Israel at that time. We'll get deeper into the specifics of it on Sunday – but the comparison forces us to see the difference between people's expectations about the force Messiah would use on his enemies…and what Jesus actually did.Jesus then compares his critics to spoiled children who refuse to get on the same page and play the same game. They criticized John because he was too austere, they rejected Jesus because it looked like he was having too much fun. There was no pleasing them. So what does Jesus point to in answering his critics in v19? As Christians, we will always have people criticizing or questioning our faith. Following Jesus' lead, what should we be pointing to as evidence that God is at work in our efforts?I'm really looking forward to digging into this text on Sunday! Hope to see you there!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today's readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matthew 11:21-30 - True Rest for the Weary | Kingdom Come Bible Study Part 21 by Tim Hatch