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Alfie and Theo's Baptism Service sermon. Reading: Matthew 28:16-20

Thank you to Amy, Ed, Rhonda, Don, and everybody else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Christina. Songs from this service: Come, Let Us All Unite to Sing - https://youtu.be/4mInRCqnsUs -- The Steadfast Love Of The Lord - https://youtu.be/KJYf9KnxwbQ -- Because He Lives - https://youtu.be/fXRZZi-dlN8?t=6 -- I'll Be A Friend To Jesus - https://youtu.be/gWQqATWrqyc -- Love Divine - https://youtu.be/Cwi_-rUDg0Q -- Rise With The Sun - https://youtu.be/bY1ph_PYMtg Scriptures from this service: Reading - Matthew 19:13-15. Communion - Matthew 18:3-4 (GNT); 18:4; 18:3; 5:14-16; Galatians 2:20 (GNT); Philippians 4:13 (NKJV). Sermon - 1 John 4:8; John 15:10-11 (NKJV); 16:20 (NKJV); Matthew 24:6; John 14:27; Romans 12:18 (NKJV); Colossians 3:15; Hebrews 13:5; Proverbs 15:1; James 3:17-18 (NKJV); Matthew 11:29; 5:5 (NKJV); Galatians 5:22-23. Closing - Proverbs 17:28; Galatians 5:22-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="NKJV Copyright" state=closed]Scriptures marked NKJV taken from the New King James Version©. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scriptures marked NKJV taken from the New King James Version©. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Reading: Matthew 9:35-38Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post The Harvest is Ready first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

September 26, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 4:1-11Daily Lectionary: Malachi 2:1-3:5; Matthew 4:1-11“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The Spirit that descended upon Jesus at his Baptism now leads him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Jesus, the “anointed one,” faces the first test of his office as Savior of the world. But notice what temptations are thrown his way! He is tempted to 1) turn stones into bread, 2) test God's will, and 3) deny God's kingdom. Sound similar? The Lord's Prayer takes its source from Jesus' inner life. The Gospel of Luke records that Jesus prayed at his Baptism (Luke 3:21). In his baptism, he prays according to God's name (1st Petition), and in his temptation, he applies God's kingdom (2nd Petition) and will (3rd Petition) to our daily life (4th Petition). After we are baptized, we can expect temptations to come. When we fast or forsake the pleasures of this world, the devil will tempt us to serve our fleshly lusts. When we place ourselves under God's will, the devil will tempt us to question God's provision. When God gathers us into his lowly kingdom, the devil will tempt us with the fame and fortune of this world's kingdoms. But in Christ, we will rise victorious over the devil. In Christ's Spirit, we will resist the temptations of the flesh. We do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weakness, but one in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. We have a Savior who knew no sin but was made to be sin for us, that we might be righteous in him. Christ proceeds from his baptism and temptation to his ministry. He begins to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” as he offers the assurance of the forgiveness of sins (5th Petition), protects his people from temptations (6th Petition), and delivers them from evil diseases and afflictions (7th Petition). Already in our Lord's life, his prayer is taking shape. As the Lord's Prayer has its root in his life, it now has its root in ours. The Lord's Prayer forms us into Christ's baptism and temptation, and it prepares us for lives of service in his name and kingdom, and according to his will. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Mark how the Lamb of God's self-off'ring Our human sinfulness takes on In the birthwaters of the Jordan As Jesus is baptized by John. Hear how the voice from heaven thunders, ‘Lo, this is My beloved Son.' See how in dovelike form the Spirit Descends on God's Anointed One. From this assurance of God's favor Jesus goes to the wilderness, There to endure a time of testing That readied Him to teach and bless. So we, by water and the Spirit Baptized into Christ's ministry, Are often led to paths of service Through mazes of adversity. (LSB 600:1, 2) Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Join author R. Reed Lessing helps with this chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Book of Numbers in Hope in the Wilderness. With helpful maps, diagrams, and connections to the rest of the Bible, you'll be able to understand the beauty of Numbers.

Join CJ Muston from First Christian Church in this inspiring youth sermon from the "Worship Uncoiled" series. Aimed at teenagers entering middle school, high school, and college, this Sunday evening message explores building a firm faith foundation based on Jesus' teachings in Matthew 7:24-27. Learn why your faith must become your own—not just what parents or influencers say—and how to hear Jesus' words directly while putting them into practice for a life that withstands storms.Discover practical steps: Question "Did Jesus really say that?" when hearing advice from podcasts, social media, or church. Use real-life analogies like no-bake cookies to see how trying Jesus' way leads to stronger belief. Perfect for Christian youth seeking teen faith growth, biblical foundation, and spiritual development.Timestamps:0:00 - Opening and Prayer1:15 - Skit Guys Story Continuation2:35 - Recap: Building Faith Series4:21 - Reading Matthew 7:24-275:06 - Importance of Firm Foundations6:22 - How to Build: Hear Jesus' Words8:19 - Question: Did Jesus Really Say That?11:46 - Put Jesus' Words into Practice13:20 - Cookie Analogy: Trying Jesus' Way16:16 - Facing Storms with Strong Faith17:08 - Weekly Challenge and Closing Prayer18:28 - Small Group InstructionsSubscribe for more youth sermons, teen Bible studies, and Christian inspiration. What storms are you facing? Share in the comments! #YouthSermon #BuildingFaith #JesusFoundation #TeenFaith #Matthew7 #ChristianYouth #WorshipUncoiled

September 21, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 9:9-13Daily Lectionary: Nehemiah 5:1-16; 6:1-9, 15-16; 1 Timothy 4:1-16“As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.' And he rose and followed him” (Matthew 9:9)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.If you have seen the popular TV Series, “The Chosen,” then you know that the producers use artistic license when they portray Matthew as quirky, uptight, anxious, and obsessed with numbers. While his character adds fun humor to the series, it also helps demonstrate that the Twelve disciples were men, just like we are, with all their foibles and failures, their quirks and quibbles. However, we would miss the point if we stopped there. God's Word teaches us to look further into the lives of these men. It reveals the spiritual kingdom that they, and we, have been called into! And this is where Matthew plays such a significant role in the revelation of God's kingdom. His name, “Matthew,” gives it away. He is “a gift” to the kingdom, “a gift” to Christ's Church. One thing to notice about our reading from Matthew 9 is that Matthew's house becomes the location of Christ's kingdom! It is a place of hospitality for Christ, for other tax collectors, and for other sinners. Jesus has come not to call the righteous, but sinners. Matthew is a sinner, and he is the one whom Jesus calls. So it is that this sinner becomes a gift, this sinner's house becomes God's house, and this sinner's life is used by God for more gift-giving. What a “gift” Matthew is to us! He was called not only to follow Jesus but to write the Holy Gospel for the upbuilding of Christ's Church. His Gospel is truly the gift that keeps on giving, and through him, Christ still speaks his message of forgiveness for sinners. Through Matthew, Christ still calls men to “Follow me,” and Christ still reclines at table, though now in the houses in which we gather! The holy wounds of our Physician are the balm that heals our wounded heart, it is the peace that flows from sin forgiven, it is the joy that lifts our soul to heaven, and his Body and Blood give us the faith and hope to walk with God, so that we, with Matthew and all the saints who have gone before us, might be a “gift” to others. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Son of God, our blessed Savior Jesus Christ, You called Matthew the tax collector to be an apostle and evangelist. Through his faithful and inspired witness, grant that we also may follow You, leaving behind all covetous desires and love of riches; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Rev. David Woelmer, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Smithville, Texas.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Join author R. Reed Lessing helps with this chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Book of Numbers in Hope in the Wilderness. With helpful maps, diagrams, and connections to the rest of the Bible, you'll be able to understand the beauty of Numbers.

Thank you to Don, Dave, and everybody else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Ernie and to Lynn. Songs from this service: We Shall Assemble - https://youtu.be/qapKATi5vhk?t=4 -- I Love You Lord - https://youtu.be/Bxi4PI0Bf7g -- Agnus Dei - https://youtu.be/HRHJjYTeaU8 -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- Bible Project - Ahavah - https://youtu.be/HV_LUs2lnIQ -- How Sweet, How Heavenly - https://youtu.be/6rNnNE7fbb0 Scriptures from this service - Welcome - Psalm 89:5-18 (EEB). Reading - Matthew 22:37-40. Communion - Hebrews 4:14; Revelation 1:8; Matthew 1:23; Acts 10:36; John 8:58; Ephesians 2:20; Colossians 1:15; 1:18; Mark 1:24; Acts 10:42; Revelation 17:14; John 8:12; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 9:58; John 1:14; 1 John 1:1; Hebrews 12:2 (ERV); John 6:35; Romans 11:36; John 10:11; Hebrews 4:14; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Corinthians 10:4; John 15:1; John 14:6; 11:25. Sermon - Galatians 5:22-23; Psalm 100:5; 109:21; 118:1; 118:4; 1 Corinthians 13:1; 13:2; 13:4-5; 13:6-8; Matthew 3:17; Galatians 5:6; Ephesians 3:14-19; Psalm 25:4-6; 1 John 3:1; James 1:12; 1:17-18; Deuteronomy 10:12; Galatians 5:22-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="ERV Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked ERV taken from the Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version (ERV), International Edition © 2013, 2016 by Bible League International and used by permission. https://www.bibleleague.org [/accordion-item][accordion-item title="EEB Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked EEB are from the EasyEnglish Bible Copyright © MissionAssist 2018, 2024 – UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1162807. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

2nd sermon in our current series in Matthew. Reading Matthew 24:1-35

Discover why the first Beatitude is the foundation of the blessed life. In this powerful sermon on Matthew 5:1-12, we explore what it truly means to be "poor in spirit" and how admitting our need for God transforms everything. Key Points Covered: The real meaning of being "poor in spirit" Why trying to play God always leads to failure How humility opens the door to God's blessing Practical steps to live the blessed life ⏱️Timecodes 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:55 – When Life Feels Stuck 03:30 – The Struggle of Persistent Sin 06:00 – Playing God: Our Biggest Temptation 07:45 – The Cure: The Beatitudes 08:10 – Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (NEB) 10:00 – Blessed are Those Who Know Their Need of God 13:00 – What It Means to be Poor in Spirit 18:20 – Learning Humility and Dependence 22:00 – Paul's Testimony in Romans 7 25:00 – Receiving God's Grace, Not Relying on Willpower 30:40 – Responding to God's Call 33:15 – Closing Prayer Join us for this life-changing message that will shift your perspective from self-reliance to God-dependence. #Beatitudes #BlessedLife #ChristianSermon #SalvationArmy #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #Humility #KingdomOfHeaven #DailyDevotional #ChristianMotivation #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew5 #PoorInSpirit #ChristianFaith #GodsGrace The use of songs/music/videos in this broadcast is covered by the following licences: CCLI Church Copyright Licence No. 135015 CCLI Music Reproduction Licence No. 637726 CCLI Church Video Licence No. 1420420 CCLI PPL Church Licence No. 1708173 CCLI PRS for Music Church Licence No. 1420413 CCLI Streaming Licence No. 21427058

Discover why the first Beatitude is the foundation of the blessed life. In this powerful sermon on Matthew 5:1-12, we explore what it truly means to be "poor in spirit" and how admitting our need for God transforms everything. Key Points Covered: The real meaning of being "poor in spirit" Why trying to play God always leads to failure How humility opens the door to God's blessing Practical steps to live the blessed life ⏱️Timecodes 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:55 – When Life Feels Stuck 03:30 – The Struggle of Persistent Sin 06:00 – Playing God: Our Biggest Temptation 07:45 – The Cure: The Beatitudes 08:10 – Reading Matthew 5:1-12 (NEB) 10:00 – Blessed are Those Who Know Their Need of God 13:00 – What It Means to be Poor in Spirit 18:20 – Learning Humility and Dependence 22:00 – Paul's Testimony in Romans 7 25:00 – Receiving God's Grace, Not Relying on Willpower 30:40 – Responding to God's Call 33:15 – Closing Prayer Join us for this life-changing message that will shift your perspective from self-reliance to God-dependence. #Beatitudes #BlessedLife #ChristianSermon #SalvationArmy #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #Humility #KingdomOfHeaven #DailyDevotional #ChristianMotivation #SermonOnTheMount #Matthew5 #PoorInSpirit #ChristianFaith #GodsGrace The use of songs/music/videos in this broadcast is covered by the following licences: CCLI Church Copyright Licence No. 135015 CCLI Music Reproduction Licence No. 637726 CCLI Church Video Licence No. 1420420 CCLI PPL Church Licence No. 1708173 CCLI PRS for Music Church Licence No. 1420413 CCLI Streaming Licence No. 21427058

First sermon in our current series in Matthew. Reading: Matthew 23: 37 - 24:14

Reading - Matthew 11, 25-30, 07-09-25 by St. John's Church, Southbourne

Jesus didn't just speak to situations—He spoke to the eternal issues within us. In today's podcast episode, we see how the red words expose the thief in us, the parts of us that take, hide, or compromise. But the remedy isn't more rules—it's giving. It's identity. It's simplicity. Just like the woman with the oil or Zacchaeus the tax collector, the way forward is always rooted in returning to who we truly are.Today's Reading: Matthew 1-3 Get full access to REDIN30 at redin30.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you to Earl, Dianne, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Earl and Peter, and happy anniversary to Ruthu & Kranti. Songs from this service: Above All Else - https://youtu.be/qcihEmfBPtQ -- Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/h4KGkH7naKY -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- How Firm A Foundation - https://youtu.be/sKrJECG_0Uw -- Hark the Gentle Voice - https://youtu.be/faeQ1RBwphU Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 Peter 1:3-9. Reading - Matthew 22:29-30. Sermon - Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 1:67-71; 1:75; Luke 3:15-16; Acts 2:22-24; Romans 8:31-32; 8:35; 8:37-39; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 4:1-2; 2 Corinthians 13:5-6; Galatians 1:6; Ephesians 1:3-4; Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8; 2:11-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-2; 4:4-5; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Titus 2:1-2; 2:6; 2:12-14; Philemon 1:6; Hebrews 10:35-36; James 1:16-18; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 2:1-2; 2 John 1:5-6; 3 John 1:3; Jude 1:17- Revelation 7:9-10; 7:12. Closing - 2 Timothy 3:14-17; John 1:14. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." - Matthew 28:18

So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves." - Matthew 27:24

June 29, 2025 Today's Reading: Matthew 16:13-19Daily Lectionary: Joshua 4:1-24; Acts 9:23-43“Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'” (Matthew 16:16)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.What's the point of Peter's confession? He gets it right. Jesus is not just a reincarnated Moses or Elijah. He's not just another religious figure with good ideas on how to be kind to one another. Jesus asks His disciples, “Who am I?” not to trap them but to reveal to them who He is. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, the one all of Scripture points to as the one who will save and deliver God's people. There's more to it than that, though, more to Peter's confession than even Peter realizes.This confession is one that is seen with eyes of faith. It's the confession that the church, the baptized community, makes every Sunday in the Creed. It is your and my confession when we remember our baptisms: that we are united to Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God who saved us from our sins. Peter is not handed the keys to the “pope mobile” here to guide the church in confessing. No, friends, this is the beginning of Peter's confession—or rather, his struggle against his own flesh to continue to confess boldly in season and out of season.And then there's Paul. Paul is the persecutor turned pastor to the Gentiles, whose ministry is defined by suffering as Jesus suffered, for the sake of the Gospel and being content in all things. Paul's confession was all things to all people. Not sacrificing the substance or truth, but truly embodying that Christ Jesus, the Son of the Living God, came into the world to save sinners “of whom I am the foremost” (1 Timothy 1:15).Confession of who Jesus is matters. He's not Moses or Elijah or John the Baptist. He is the Christ who took on our flesh and came into the world. The Son of the Living God to save you that this might be revealed to all who hear His Word and open their eyes of faith as Peter's and Paul's were. When you stand and confess the Creed, you see those witnesses around you but know that there's a whole host of witnesses saying it who have gone before you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Merciful and eternal God, Your holy apostles Peter and Paul received grace and strength to lay down their lives for the sake of your Son. Strengthen us by your Holy Spirit that we may confess Your truth and at all times be ready to lay down our lives for the one who laid down His life for us, even Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.- Justin Chester is a seminary student at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.In Clarifying the Great Commission, Rev. Daniel Christian Voth identifies common omissions from our collective understanding of Jesus' farewell discourse—omissions that turn Christ's promises of forgiveness, life, and salvation into a legalistic command. Come and discover a richer understanding of The Great Commission.

Reading: Matthew 6:1-18, Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 45 1. Necessary 2. Proper 3. Continual

His master said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master." - Matthew 25:21

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." - Matthew 24:44

Then he said to them, "Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." - Matthew 22:21

He said to them, "It is written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer,' but you make it a den of robbers." - Matthew 21:13

"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea." - Matthew 18:6

But Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." - Matthew 14:16

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." - Matthew 13:44

"You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." - Matthew 12:34-37

"Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." - Matthew 10:39

When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to him, "Yes, Lord." - Matthew 9:28

Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them. - Matthew 5:1-2

But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" - Matthew 4:4

"Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). - Matthew 1:23

George shares his powerful journey from addiction to grace, demonstrating how the gospel's true message breaks cycles of sin and religious performance when properly understood.• George was a 24-year-old alcoholic and porn addict when he first encountered God in 2007• Initial freedom through salvation gave way to legalistic Christianity that created deeper bondage• Five years of religious performance led to suicidal thoughts despite being heavily involved in church• The turning point came when God spoke to him during a suicide attempt in his garage• Understanding his value and identity in Christ broke the cycle of guilt and condemnation• Reading Matthew 6 with fresh eyes revealed how God saw his worth beyond his performance• Freedom came not through fighting temptation harder but through embracing his true identity• Religious legalism creates a mindset that makes freedom impossible by focusing on sin management• True transformation occurs when believers see themselves as already free rather than constantly fighting sin

In this bible study, we cover Matthew 5.1-12 looking at the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a list of 8 statements from Jesus, each with a promise. “Blessed” - happy, joyful, on the right path- is the person who follows each of Jesus' calls. This includes a call to be poor in spirit, to mourn our sinful state, to be meek, to thirst for righteousness, to show mercy, to be pure of heart, to be a peacemaker, and to rejoice in persecution.The Beatitudes are a progressive ladder, with each separate step being critical to understand before attempting the next step. Some of the steps are easier for some than others, and that's ok, but we need to take these one at a time, and do our best to follow Jesus' call. Keeping in mind that on our own, without the help of the Holy Spirit, we are not capable of any of them. Outline:00:24 - Introduction to Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount02:10 - What is sanctification? 02:58 - Prayer03:43 - Reading Matthew 5.1-1204:54 - What are the Beatitudes?The name “Beatitude” comes from the LATIN: BEATUS - bā-ˈä-təs (“Bay a tues”) The Greek is μακάριος makarios mak-ar'-ee-osEnglish - “Blessed,” “Bless-ed” or “happy” 1 Peter 1.8Think of the Beatitudes as a road map, better yet, think of it as a ladder. A step ladder of the sanctification process. 07:53 - Matthew 5.3 - Blessed are the POOR IN SPIRIT 08:05 - What does it mean to be poor in spirit?STEP 1 - Be humble. Realize you are nothing without God. John 15.5Php 2.3-4Read Luke 18.9-14.Pro 16.1813:51 - Matthew 5.4 - Blessed are THOSE WHO MOURN14:06 - What does it mean to mourn in the Bible?Gen 23.2 - Abraham mourned the loss of his wife SarahRom 3.23Rom 6.23READ Rom 7.24-25 - 8:1-2Prov. 28:13STEP 2 - Mourn your sin.20:01 - Matthew 5.5 - BLESSED ARE THE MEEK20:14 - what does it mean to be meek? What is meekness?Meekness is not weaknessMeekness is power under controlMatt 11:28-30READ John 18:1-6. Jesus gives us an example of meekness under control in the Garden of Gethsemane.STEP 3 - Be meek, Power under control.Matthew 5.6 - BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. 25:55 - What is Righteousness? How is Righteousness defined in the Bible?Isa 64.6Rom 3.22Titus 3.4-7God is the ultimate source of all righteousness. So to hunger and thirst for Righteousness is to hunger and thirst for people to have a right relationship with their creator. STEP 4 - Have a hunger to see people with a right relationship with God. Hunger for people to be saved. 32:27 - Matthew 5.7. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL 32:32 - What does it mean to be merciful? What is Mercy? What is the difference between Grace and Mercy?What does it look like to be Merciful? Forgiving someone even when they do not deserve to be forgiven. Forgive someone even if they don't even seek your forgiveness.Mat 6.14-15Rom 12.18STEP 5 - Show mercy. Let go and let God!37:56 - Matthew 5.8. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART.What does the world say about your heart, and what does the Bible say?Jer 17.9Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/pure-in-heart.htmlPsalm 51:10, STEP 6 - Pray and plead for the Lord to create a pure heart in you.43:19 - Matthew 5.9 - BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS 43:26 - What is a peacemaker?What is peace? שָׁלוֹם šālômPro 18.21Isa 9.6Rom 10.17STEP 7 - be a peacemaker - not a mayhem manifestor48:43 - BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED2 tim 3.12Luke 6.22https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/whatever-happened-to-the-twelve-apostles-11629558.htmlJohn 16.33Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD

April 19, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 27:57-66Daily Lectionary: Exodus 13:17-14:9; Hebrews 7:1-22“Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,' and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” (Matthew 27:64)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.The church leaders go to great lengths to make sure that there will be no confusion about the death of Jesus. Jesus died and is buried. Saturday is a day of silence. Nothing is written about what transpires from Friday evening until Sunday morning other than the placing of the guards at the tomb of Jesus. Silence covers the world. The Son of God is silent. The Son of Man, The Son of God, rests on the seventh day. He rests on the Sabbath. He will rise from the dead on the eighth day, finalizing His work of conquering death.On this day, Christians all around the world are reflecting on the time of Christ in the tomb. Vigils are held, and Scriptures are read in the sanctuaries. In Christian homes, there is silence as the death of the Son of Man is remembered. In the midst of our silence, there is a lot of noise. Noise from sin, satan, and the world. The noise of a fallen creation is the complete corruption of God's Holy creation. The chaos we experience in life. The reality of broken homes. The struggle with broken relationships. The confrontation of death at any age. The Old Adam in us reminds us that we are tired from all the chaos. Satan still lays out his temptations before us as we are drawn into secular activities surrounding Easter. We feel as if the world is against us, and we are flailing in the deep end of the pool of life. The desire for silence consumes us, but it does not come.On this day, many of our sanctuaries are preparing for the Easter Services. As post-pentecost churches, we know the rest of the story. We know that the silence is not permanent. The tomb will be opened, and Christ will rise from the dead. Death is conquered. No longer is there silence in the world as the gates of the grave are burst open. All of Christ's words come to fruition. He will suffer, He will die, and on the third day, He will rise from the dead. His rest in the tomb on the Sabbath is the final rest He takes. Today, as we enter into His Sanctuaries, He works while we rest and receive the Gifts He gives to us in His Means Of Grace. We receive the promise that we, too, will rise from the grave on the Last Day.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O God, creator of heaven and earth, grant that as the crucified body of Your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with Him the coming of the third day, and rise with Him to newness of life, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for Holy Saturday)-Rev. Timothy Davis, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens, GA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

The Brandons are back! This season we are going through Matthew's Gospel again – this time, reading it under American authoritarianism, as literature written under authoritarianism, and written against authoritarianism. Get reintroduced to a Jesus whose social imagination was relentlessly critical of the attachments, avarice, and agendas of authoritarianism.This season we're going to do it a little different: each episode will have a guest co-host to join us in exploring the text....Read LIT online: https://www.litbible.net/matthew-introMore about the Liberation & Inclusion Translation: https://www.litbible.net/translation-commitmentsSupport LIT & FIT: https://donorbox.org/found-in-translation-1...Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

March 19, 2025Today's Reading: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23Daily Lectionary: Genesis 22:1-19; Mark 7:1-23And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my son.” (Matthew 2:14-15)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.St. Joseph has a small but very important role to play in the history of salvation. He is only featured in the infancy narratives of Jesus and in His genealogy. He is referred to again in the story of Jesus teaching in the temple as an adolescent, though not by name. Then, he disappears from the story. Presumably, St. Joseph died when Jesus was a teenager or a young man. The Bible doesn't say for certain, but when Jesus entrusts His mother, Mary, to the care of His beloved disciple, John, it confirms that Joseph was no longer around to care for Mary.Despite his almost cameo appearance in the biblical narrative, Joseph's role is very important. First, in a very simple way, Joseph was entrusted with taking care of the Christ child along with His mother. While he was not Jesus' father by blood, he was a father in office. He was the legal guardian and adopted father of Jesus, and so Jesus was legally part of Joseph's family tree. By willingly taking on this role when He was called by God through the voice of an angel, Joseph confirms the goodness and necessity of dads, and he provides an example of the kind of sacrificial love dads should have for their families. Any young men who read the story of Joseph who hope to be dads one day, or who have already become dads, should be encouraged by his example and selfless service to his wife and child.But Joseph also plays a spiritual role in the history of salvation. In carrying out his role as the guardian of Jesus, he takes Him to Bethlehem to be born and then into Egypt to hide from Herod's wrath. He brings Him back out of Egypt after Herod's death and settles in His hometown of Nazareth. His guardianship of Jesus fulfills prophecies that show Jesus to be the Son of God. “This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, ‘Out of Egypt I called my son.'”In his adopted fatherhood, Joseph also reveals the Fatherhood of God and the divine Sonship of Jesus. Thanks be to God for the service of St. Joseph, and for all fathers.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, from the house of Your servant David You raised up Joseph to be the guardian of Your incarnate Son and the husband of His mother, Mary. Grant us grace to follow the example of this faithful workman in heeding Your counsel and obeying Your commands; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Collect for the Festival of St. Joseph)-Rev. Jacob Ehrhard, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church and School in Chicago, IL.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

March 5, 2025 Today's Reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21Daily Lectionary: Genesis 1:1-19; Mark 1:1-13“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. It's always fascinating that the Gospel reading for Ash Wednesday, the day we put very visible ashes upon our foreheads as a sign of our repentance, is the one in which Jesus says not to let your good works be seen by others. So what did we just do then? Don't we want to be seen? Don't we want the good works, carried out in faith, to be seen by the world? Just a few verses earlier, Jesus does say, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16 ESV) Don't our good works at least get people to ask why anyone would do these things? At least start a conversation? They may. But remember, Jesus is criticizing those who do things in order that they might be praised for them. And that's a far more present danger than putting some ashes on in public. Who doesn't love praise? Yes, please thank me for helping others in need. Shower me with gifts to show how much you appreciate my awesome praying skills. Maybe those aren't your go-to works. But when we start expecting rewards for doing the right thing, then our hearts are far from being in the right place. It is better to do good with no praise at all than to do good in order to get something for me out of it. This is how Christ does His greatest work of all. There isn't anyone patting Him on the back for going up on that cross on the day He goes. They're all telling Him that they'll pat Him on the back if He comes down. There's no one telling Jesus how awesome He is for bearing the sins of the world. They're scoffing at His inability to do anything for Himself. However, by Jesus' very public work of dying on that cross and paying for all our sin, He saved us all. Our sins are forgiven. Our shame has been carried. Our death has been overcome. And we're made God's children, clothed in His righteousness, and given a seat at His table. As far as the ashes go, ask what they're there for. I mean, it's possible you might do it for praise. But probably, the response of the world will be, “What did you do to your forehead?” However, if they're there to remind you of your repentance, then they are well and good. For in repentance, we turn from our sinful hearts and look forward to the sure and certain hope of Christ's forgiveness and the resurrection that He has for us. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Death you cannot end my gladness: I am baptized into Christ! When I die I leave all sadness To inherit paradise! Though I lie in dust and ashes Faith's assurance brightly flashes: Baptism has the strength divine To make life immortal mine. (LSB 594:4)-Rev. Eli Davis, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Grants Pass, OR.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you. Order Now!

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our Sermon on the Mount series. What if everything you thought about rules, sacrifice, and righteousness was about to be radically redefined? In this part of His sermon, Jesus delivers a powerful and pivotal message - a moment of fulfillment, challenge, and transformation - turning 1,500 years of tradition into a call for something deeper, harder, and far more beautiful. It's a statement that surprised everyone when He said it and one that we still grapple with today. Jesus freed us from the Old Testament law and gave us something much harder. Are you ready to wrestle with what it means to truly follow Him? Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on January 19, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome 01:04 Message: Radically Redefining Rules 02:05 A Prayer for Our Nation 04:26 Reading Matthew 5:17-20 11:05 The Heart Behind the Laws 17:48 Jesus Fulfills the Law 27:35 The Importance of the Old Testament 31:39 Reflecting on Our Motivations

A Sunday sermon by Pastor Brett Deal. In the middle of the second century, around AD 160, a Christian by the name of Justin found himself in a deep discussion about the Messiah with a Jewish teacher named Trypho. For two days, they dialogued back and forth about the belief of Jesus' people that He was the long-awaited Messiah. Together they discussed from the richness of the Old Testament. Justin expressed the gospel of Jesus as the fullness of the Law and the fulfillment of the Prophets. Whole chapters of his record, passed down through the centuries as his Dialogue with Trypho, are little more than long recitations of Scripture. At one point, Justin entreats Trypho and those with him to “learn of us, who have been taught wisdom by the grace of Christ.” Having just had a great conversation about word order and the implication of how we read them, this phrase lights up the page. Justin could have said he'd learned grace by the wisdom of Christ; this might even fit our approach to biblical learning better. But instead, he says he learned wisdom by the grace of Christ, and now he longs to share what he's learned with others! At the base of the mount with Jesus, where He will begin to unpack for us wisdom, we are taught by His grace. Reading Matthew 5.1-20, we find the Beatitudes which challenge our understanding of blessedness. We are charged to take to heart what it really means to be salt and light in this world. Jesus' grace is the key which opens the door to true wisdom. Craig Keener challenges us when, reflecting on these verses, he says, “Religious people without transformed hearts will have no place in the kingdom.” Beloved, as we learn at the feet of Jesus our Messiah on this mountainside of life, may we learn the wisdom that only comes to us by the grace of Christ, for that is the way to true spiritual transformation.

We're back! Brandon and Brandon pop out of their winter hibernation to share how their plans for Season 7 changed after the US election. But will they see their shadows?...Read LIT online: www.litbible.net/matthewMore about the Liberation & Inclusion Translation: https://www.litbible.net/translation-commitmentsSupport LIT & FIT: https://donorbox.org/found-in-translation-1...Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Reading Matthew 19 this week, something really caught my attention. Jesus asks a simple question when challenged in verse 4: "Have you not read?" It made me pause. When Satan tempted Him, Jesus responded, "It is written," but with these guys, He throws the ball in their court.This line, "Have you not read?" isn't just a question; it's a challenge. It's like Jesus is saying, "You should know this from the scriptures." And it hit me: am I digging into the Bible enough? Knowing God's word isn't just about reading; it's about understanding His will for our lives. Let's make sure we're not just flipping pages but really soaking up what God is telling us.

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