Podcasts about Matthew 7

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In this message, we examine one of the most sobering and straightforward teachings of Jesus from Matthew 7:13-14 — the reality that life offers only two paths.

The Narrow Junior High Ministry

As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, he invites us to make a choice: Will we build our lives on his words or not? In this episode, we explore the four closing scenes of Matthew 7, two gates, two trees, a warning, and two builders. Each image calls us beyond passive listening into active following. Jesus calls us to a life formed by trust and obedience. The narrow way may be hard, but it leads to life.   Episode Links: Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 simplyrevised.org: https://bit.ly/3K8EINi Contact Us: https://bit.ly/3V9yKlD Receive our newsletter: https://bit.ly/48S3E5L Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t   Music Provided by Eric Gwin: https://bit.ly/45uDiGO

We are concluding this Men's Series on Jesus Christ our Lord's Sermon on the Mount. We will begin again in Matthew 8In His sermon, which is very powerful, He is correcting the poor, conclusive teachings of the Pharisees, which helped misguide the Jews to false conclusions about the law, AND AWAY FROM THE LORD.  Instead of teaching the law of Moses (the first five books of the Bible), they taught their interpretation of the Bible; as such, they teach commentary! They called this the "traditions of the fathers". Not the tradition of their Father in Heaven.  So John the Baptist was sent to get the Jews back on track because they knew what sin was, and keeping man's traditions is not a biblical approach, nor does it lend change in the person's heart for the Holy Spirit and to please God. They needed to repent of their sin to God, not the breaking of Jewish laws vs God's laws. We need to be aware of this in our own lives today. What laws are we following...Sadly, we often do this in church. We put our programs and traditions ahead and want people to conform to those to fit in. It is powerful and subtle. We need to ensure that we submit ourselves to the word of God as our source, and this is the focus of our study today.  Learn about the laws in the book of Moses, 613, and how to love God through Christ Jesus by obeying His commandments through His disciples in our new covenant. There are 1642 laws!  The law of God is to convict us of sin and show that we need a Savior. We must be born again to follow God into Eternity.  Youtube video is here:https://youtu.be/dHIXqr_sj2sto be born again: https://biblestudycompany.com/blog/article/81

Pastor Micah Stephens concludes the Sermon on the Mount series with a powerful message from Matthew 7, urging believers to choose the narrow road of obedience to Christ. He presents three binary contrasts—two gates (narrow to life, wide to destruction), two trees (good fruit or bad), and two foundations (rock or sand)—emphasizing that true discipleship requires doing, not just hearing, God's Word. Using personal anecdotes, like Jordan Peterson's hesitation to claim Christianity, and cultural critiques, Pastor Micah warns against false prophets and deceptive doctrines that lure toward the wide path. He calls for repentance, submission, and reliance on the Good Shepherd, tying communion to the Passover and the firm foundation of Christ's sacrifice, empowering believers to overcome through faith.Verse References: Matthew 7 verses 13–29, John 14 verse 6, Luke 14 verses 25–33, Luke 9 verse 23, Romans 8 verse 18, James 2 verses 18–20, 1 John 1 verses 8–9, John 10 verses 1–5, James 1 verses 22–26, Romans 8 verse 37, 1 John 5 verses 1–5Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

Daily Dose of Hope June 3, 2025 Day 2 of Week 9   Scripture - Matthew 7:15-29   Prayer:  Almighty God, Search our hearts today.  Show us those places that we need to change.  Show us where we aren't fully devoted to you and your Kingdom.  Lord, we need your wisdom and guidance.  On our own, we falter and drift.  Lord, we want to know you more.  We want to be a living example of your love and holiness.  Help us, Jesus.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional that complements the New Hope Daily Bible reading plan.  Currently, we are doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we finish up Matthew 7.  This is our last day covering the Sermon on the Mount.   Today's scripture starts with a discussion of true and false teachers.  Jesus uses the analogy of wolves in sheep clothing to describe false teachers/prophets.  They look good on the outside, like really righteous and smart people, but inside they are deceptive and even evil.  They aren't batting for the right team.    False teachers have been an issue in the faith for 2000 years.  Even today, we need to be really careful about the voices we allow to speak into our lives.  This is the importance of knowing Scripture, being intimately familiar with the whole Biblical narrative.  Know your Bible!  And be careful.  There are two things I tend to watch out for like a hawk.  First, I am always skeptical of people who take a piece of Scripture and want to plop it down into our lives in 2025 with no context or interpretation.  All kinds of horrors have been justified this way.  Run, don't walk, away from these people!  Second, I am incredibly wary of people who add to Scripture.  Yes, this is true but... and then there is something else.  If something doesn't seem right to you then it might not be.  Be prepared to do your own research, searching the whole Bible for what God says on a specific topic.    Jesus then moves to true and false disciples.  This one is a little scary.  Jesus says that some people will say, “Lord, Lord, we did all this spiritual stuff in your name...” but they will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.  What does Jesus mean by this?  Obviously, a false anything is usually bad.  But false disciples?  Can people pretend to be Christ-followers but not really be believers? And, if so, are these false disciples aware they are faking it, or do some of them genuinely believe they are biblical Christians?    After researching this, it seems these false disciples were doing Christiany things but weren't really Christians.  They weren't doing the will of the Father.  Maybe they were trying to earn salvation.  They were doing good works, but all for the wrong reasons.  We aren't given a lot of details.  Bottom line is that we don't earn a spot in heaven.  We are saved by grace though faith in Jesus Christ alone.  Good works are a result of the work of God within us.  These “false disciples” are people who were really mixed up about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus or they possibly knew but weren't willing to commit their lives to Jesus.   The Sermon on the Mount closes with a serious spiritual warning about faith in Jesus. The wise person is the one who hears the words of Jesus and heeds them. The result of this kind of obedience is security. The house does not fall because it is built on a strong, solid, unwavering foundation in Jesus. That doesn't mean the house won't be knocked around a bit by the weather events of life but it will NOT fall down.   On the other hand, the foolish person is one who hears the words of Jesus and does not heed them. That person builds their house on sand and we all know what happens to sand when a terrible storm comes–erosion! Sand is not a solid foundation. The result of a life built on anything other than Jesus is erosion/destruction.   The teachings of the Sermon on the Mount provide followers of Jesus with wonderful practical guidance on what it looks like to be his disciple. This final teaching, as hard as it is, sums it all up–a life built on the solid foundation of Jesus yields safety and eternal security. A person who chooses to build their life on worldly security will ultimately face death and destruction.   There really isn't a way to sugar coat this and frankly, we should not even try. Jesus speaks with great clarity–we have a choice.   What do you choose?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Guest Speaker: Joseph Clair

Jesus taught that we must choose between two paths in life. He lays a choice before us, carefully articulating the rewards and consequences of each path. Offering this choice to people has been the primary approach I've used in sharing the gospel in recent years. I call this The Two Paths Gospel Presentation. I think you would benefit from learning this presentation, so I will be developing it over the coming week.Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 7:13-14If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism experiences.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

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Daily Dose of Hope June 2, 2025 Day 1 of Week 9   Scripture – Matthew 7:1-14   Prayer:  Abba Father, We come to you today with gratitude.  Thank you for loving us.  Thank you for wanting a relationship with us. Thank you for never leaving our side.  Help us to follow you more closely, Lord.  We need your truth.  We need your guidance and direction.  With every fiber of our being, we need you.  As we read your Word today and reflect on it, Lord, speak to us.  Help us grow closer to you.  Let us know where we are falling short so that we can be the people you have called us to be.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Happy Monday!  Yesterday, we had a big baptism celebration at New Hope and it was such an amazing event.  We had roughly 30 people get baptized or remember their baptisms between the English and Spanish-speaking congregations.  What a day of joy, as we celebrate new life in Christ!   Today and tomorrow we are finishing up the Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus has been teaching us that while outward actions matter, what really matters to God is our heart.  We are to behave and think fundamentally different from the world around us.  Up until this point, we have learned about the different groups that God honors, such as the poor in spirit, the merciful, and those who are persecuted for belief in Jesus.  We've learned about what it means to be salt and light in our world, pointing others to Jesus.  We have also talked a lot about how Jesus took concepts like divorce, adultery, giving to the needy, fasting, and prayer, and turned them on their heads.  Jesus is raising the bar for his people.    Today, the teaching is just as difficult and yet, critically important.  The first portion of the chapter deals with judging others.  Judgement is something that has gotten Christians in a lot of trouble with the world around us.  In fact, being judged by Christians is one of the main reasons people say they have avoided the church or left the church.  This should be heart-breaking to all of us.  Something has gone terribly wrong.    Jesus is saying you will be judged by the same measure you use to judge others. Think about this. How do you want to be judged? I can tell you that I want to be judged with mercy and compassion. Jesus talks about not trying to take the speck out of a friend's eye without taking the plank out of our own.  Why do we obsess over others' specks, over their short-comings? Well, because it's easier, it's more fun, but most of all we feel so much better about ourselves when we point out someone else's stuff. It distracts me from dealing with my own stuff.  I wonder if sometimes we don't even notice the plank hanging from our own eye. Maybe we just aren't very self-aware or we don't want to be self-aware. We are happy being ignorant about our own issues.    Jesus brings up hypocrisy again.  It's worth a review.  A hypocrite is someone who is more concerned with what's wrong with someone else than what's wrong with themselves. Urban dictionary has three definitions:1) A person who engages in the same behaviors he condemns others for. (2) A person who professes certain ideals, but fails to live up to them. (3) A person who holds other people to higher standards than he holds himself.  Sounds about right.  And as Christians, we have often been accused of hypocrisy.  Some of it has been fairly earned.   Jesus is saying, before you start pointing out other people's issues, examine yourself. Stop to see where you have traces of sin in your own life.  We all have it. Sometimes when we notice sin in the lives of other people, it's time to do a self-examination.  We need to examine our own behavior, speech, and thoughts.  We have to look deep in our own hearts and see what we need to fix. Just FYI – we all have something to fix.   So do we just stop there?  No.  Following Jesus means we never stop with what's in it for us. Sure, we've looked at someone else and seen their mess and it's been a big signpost to what's wrong in our lives. But that is not where it ends. Jesus says, “First get rid of the log in your own eye; THEN you will see well enough to deal with speck in your friend's eye.” This is where it gets really hard.   One of the main points of Jesus' ministry was teaching his followers to love each other. Love your neighbor. Love one other. John 13:34-35, So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.  This teaching on judgement is not just about letting people do whatever they want, about never confronting people. Judge not is not just about letting people live and think and speak in whatever way they want to because, well, Jesus said “Don't judge others.” It is so much more than that. It's not just about dealing with our own stuff either, although we do need to do that. When we see others' issues, it should be an impetus for us to look at ourselves and say, “Do I have that issue? Am I addressing it? What issues do I have that I need to address? What do I need to do to become more like the person Jesus wants me to me?” This is called being self-aware, knowing where your weaknesses are, and trying to deal with them.   But Jesus' lesson on not judging is more than that. We deal with the log in your own eye and then we may need to approach someone else about the speck in their eye.  Part of loving others well is holding other believers accountable.  We need each other.  Judge not does not mean care not.  It doesn't mean act not.  It doesn't mean don't get involved.  We need to keep our motives in check and be humble, but there will be times in Christian community where we truly need to get involved and let others know that while we care about them, they are off the mark.   Moving on in the passage, Jesus then teaches about praying expectantly.  This is the ask, seek, knock passage and many of you have probably heard this a lot.  It's powerful.  But does this mean that if we ask, God will give us whatever we want.  Not exactly.  But it does mean to pray expectantly; pray expecting that God will us an answer.   This can be a difficult scripture to teach. Some of you might be thinking, “Well, I prayed for my mother, or my son, or my husband to be healed and I prayed both persistently and expectantly, and it didn't work. They still died.” How do we make sense of this? I believe that part of it is understanding the context. Just as Jesus often used parables in his teaching he also used hyperbole in his speech, which is an overstatement or an exaggeration.  This was a really common way of explaining things at that time, in that culture, and it would have just made a lot of sense to first-century people. We, on the other hand, are products of twenty-first century modern life. In our culture, we tend to read everything very literally. And this isn't a bad thing–we just need to consider that Jesus was trying to make a point.   The reality is that this world would be even more chaotic if Jesus' words on prayer were actually meant to be taken literally. For instance, if we could just pray to have money and it appeared, well, then why work a job? If we could just pray to have an A on that Calculus test without studying for it, then everyone would have A's and grades wouldn't really have much meaning. That doesn't mean we don't pray, and it doesn't mean we don't pray boldly, because God intends for us to do so.  He says to pray without ceasing.  But it means we know that prayer isn't a get rich quick scheme or a way to get all our dreams to come true, but rather a way to get closer to God, a way for God to sustain us, a way to know that God is always with us. Pray expectantly because prayer does change things, but not always the way we want them to be changed. Pray expectantly because God always answers prayers, sometimes just not the way we want them to be answered.   The last few verses in today's reading are short but powerful.  Jesus tells his listeners to enter through the narrow gate.  This means following him and his ways.  Most people will enter through the wide gate.  On first glance, the wide gate seems easier.  It's the way of the world, it's living for yourself, it's doing what you want when you want and how you want.  Less people choose the narrow gate but it's that road that leads to Jesus which leads to life.   This Scripture always reminds me of Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken.  Many of you probably know it.  I would close with the poem except for Frost was a complicated man who was never that clear about his faith.  He had some kind of belief but never professed Jesus as Savior.  I think he struggled with this narrow door/wide door issue.  And there really isn't anything more important in life, getting the doors and roads correct.  Yet, elements of Frost's work point to exactly what Jesus is saying, “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”    Which door have you chosen?  Which road will you pursue?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

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The Mount: Practicing The Words of Jesus Sunday, June 1, 2025

As we come to our sixth week of exploring Dynamic Faith: The Power of theMustard Seed, we come face to face with a passage that can give great hope orgreat frustration. As Pastor Karin breaks down the myths surrounding Matthew7:7-11, we discover that Jesus's promises associated with asking, seeking, andknocking are not for a few select people, but for everyone longing to beconnected to the heart of our Heavenly Father. Whether you are new to the faithor have walked with the Lord for years, the enemy loves to plant seeds of doubtin our minds about the goodness of God. Combat those doubts with truth so youcan ask, seek, and knock with confidence.

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 7:7-29. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Why are Christians so judgy? Why do some churches feel more like courtrooms than communities? Why does religion sometimes amplify shame instead of offering healing? In this episode, we take a fresh look at Jesus' words in Matthew 7:1–12, “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” But instead of pulling that verse out as a soundbite, we explore the deeper kingdom vision behind it. Jesus wasn't banning discernment, He was calling us to humility, mercy, and transformation. What if the church was known more for grace than judgment? What if Christians led with compassion rather than condemnation? Join us as we walk through the words of Jesus, not to shame the church, but to rediscover the radical, mercy-shaped life He invites us into.   EPISODE LINKS Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/3YRxOE1 simplyrevised.org: https://bit.ly/3K8EINi Contact Us: https://bit.ly/3V9yKlD Receive our newsletter: https://bit.ly/48S3E5L Facebook: https://bit.ly/3O4a8qn Instagram: https://bit.ly/47yQv0t Music Provided by Eric Gwin: https://bit.ly/45uDiGO Appian Media: Sermon on the Mount BibleProject: Sermon on the Mount 

Matthew 7:12–14 contains two of Jesus most famous Sermon on the Mount sayings: the golden rule (v. 12) and his teaching on the wide and the narrow gate (vv. 13–14). Taken to heart, these exhortations rescue us from pursuing a life of ease and help us to die to self, take up our cross, and daily follow him. We consider two things from these verses: 1. Christian Love (v. 12) 2. The Way to Life (vv. 13–14)

The Gospel of Matthew is a wonderful book, the first text in the New Testament, which gives us an exciting shift from the prophecies of the Old Testament to the fulfillment of those very prophecies in the person of Jesus. You are sure to be equipped and inspired as Jesus Himself shares about the hope we have, gives practical lessons for how to live life the way God intended, shows the love of God through miracles and healings, and makes a way for you to be reconciled to God for all eternity.  Join Jerry as he dives into Matthew and walks us through the life, ministry and profound teachings of Jesus. There's no better day than today to take your daily reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!   Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Sermon May25: Two Foundations - Matthew 7:24-27 by Sunnybrook Christian Church

The 2 houses serve as a warning & as a way to live: hearing & doing (CultivatingKingdomLiving). The wise build their lives on Jesus's teachings & endure. The foolish ignore Jesus's words & tragically fall because of it. In all of the Sermon On the Mount it's evident that Jesus's teaching is not like the religious establishment; He has authority that comes from above.

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The beloved patriarch of Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson, has passed away at 79. Meanwhile, a car plows through Premier League fans in Liverpool, injuring dozens. Plus, Trump's “Big Beautiful Bill” faces resistance in the Senate from both sides of the aisle. FOCUS STORY: We reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Phil Robertson—his journey from darkness to redemption, and how Jesus transformed him into the man millions came to know and love. MAIN THING: In a powerful interview recorded ahead of the film The Blind, Phil and Miss Kay share their testimony—from brokenness to grace. We revisit that moving conversation in memory of Phil Robertson. LAST THING: Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” SHOW LINKS Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035 NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news

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Pastor Scott Bland delivers a powerful message from Matthew 7, nearing the end of the Sermon on the Mount series, emphasizing persistent prayer as a cornerstone of spiritual growth. He urges believers to ask, seek, and knock with unwavering faith, trusting God's will as a good Father who knows our needs before we ask. Drawing from personal stories, like praying for healing despite unanswered prayers, and biblical examples, such as Paul's thorn and Jesus in Gethsemane, Pastor Scott highlights the importance of aligning prayers with God's purpose to glorify Him and conform us to Christ's image. He challenges disciples to overcome doubt, model dependence on God, and pursue prayer relentlessly, knowing that even a “no” serves God's perfect plan.Verse References: Matthew 7 verses 7–12, Matthew 6 verse 8, Matthew 6 verses 14–15, Matthew 6 verse 16, Matthew 6 verse 24, Matthew 6 verse 25, Matthew 6 verse 33, 2 Corinthians 5 verse 21, Matthew 21 verses 18–22, John 15 verse 7, Jeremiah 29 verse 13, Proverbs 2 verses 1–8, 2 Corinthians 12 verses 7–9, Matthew 26 verses 36–46, Matthew 17 verses 14–21, James 5 verses 14–16Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

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The Mount: Practicing The Words of Jesus Sunday, May 25, 2025

Series: Seek First

Matthew 7:22-23Romans 5:1-11Revelations 2:5Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - "Rejoice always"

Jesus' teaching to "judge not" warns against hypocritical judgment, urging us to confront our own flaws before criticizing others. In His kingdom, we're called to humility—applying the same standards to ourselves that we do to others, with grace rather than superiority.

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Wednesday Evening

Lucas Crawford delivers a compelling message from Matthew 7, continuing the Sermon on the Mount series, challenging believers to judge righteously with humility and restoration in mind. Framing the sermon around a baby dedication for Hank Holland, Lucas emphasizes the community's role in raising children in faith. He unpacks Jesus' teaching on avoiding hypocritical judgment, urging self-examination before correcting others, using vivid illustrations like a house beam versus a speck and a personal story of handling cactus spines. Lucas warns against misinterpreting “judge not” as a blanket excuse for sin, instead calling for God's standard alone to guide correction. With practical applications like using the Ten Commandments for self-reflection, he encourages a church of soft hearts, committed to mutual growth and gospel-sharing with wisdom.Verse References: Matthew 7 verses 1–6, Leviticus 19 verse 15, John 7 verse 24, 1 Corinthians 5 verses 12–13, Matthew 6 verse 12, Romans 2 verse 1, Galatians 6 verse 1, 1 Corinthians 5 verse 5, 2 Peter 2 verse 22, Matthew 13 verses 45–46, Acts 13 verses 45–46Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

In the conclusion of Matthew's take on the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes authentic faith. 2 Roads & 2 Trees + 2 Claims, & 2 Houses. The Kingdom Choice: In this text the focus is on recognizing & possessing authentic faith. Authentic faith has a real, fruit producing, relationship with God. (Kingdom Choice: receive & reflect this)

Series: Seek First

Sunday Morning

In a culture that constantly demands more—more productivity, more entertainment, more commitments, more distractions—many people feel stretched thin, exhausted, and unsure whether their time is being spent on what truly matters. The way we use our time reveals our deepest values, yet many of us are caught in patterns that leave us anxious, hurried, and […]