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SCRIPTURE- Matthew 5:8-9"Blessed are the clean of heart for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."REFLECTION- JacksonMUSIC- "Contándote Todo" by Daniela Romo- "Bubbles" by Holly Jones- "Be Thou My Vision" by Audrey AssadBe Thou my vision, O Lord of my heartNaught be all else to me, save that Thou artThou my best thought, by day or by nightWaking or sleeping, Thy presence my lightBe Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true wordI ever with Thee and Thou with me, LordThou my great Father, and I Thy true sonThou in me dwelling and I with Thee oneRiches I heed not, nor vain, empty praiseThou mine inheritance, now and alwaysThou and Thou only first in my heartHigh King of heaven, my treasure Thou artHigh King of heaven, my victory wonMay I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sunHeart of my own heart, whatever befallStill be my vision, O ruler of allHeart of my own heart, whatever befallStill be my vision, O ruler of allNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

In this message, we'll address the most significant question that has ever been asked, in one of the darkest places it could ever be asked in. In doing so, we'll examine what it looks like for us to confess Jesus as Lord, and be sent as His church, to charge the gates of Hell with the greatest news that has ever been heralded. Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel IntroductionHappy Father’s Day! For the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the temptations that Christ went through and how he did not sin, was prepared, and how Satan will come after us. Today we are talking about the external things Satan can tempt us with. Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Luke 4:5-7 2 Corinthians 4:4 Job 1:6-7 Luke 4:6-7 James 4:4-5 Galatians 6:14 Points: Satan Has Powers! Satan is the God of This World! Even Jesus Was Tempted By The World! Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

Sermon Title: What Were You Expecting? Scripture: Matthew 11:2-19 John the Baptist finds himself sitting in prison, and his famous cousin (Jesus) seems to be doing nothing about it. In fact, he doesn't seem to be doing much of what John thought the Messiah would do. Which leads us to wrestle with the question: what are we expecting of Jesus? LakesideUMC.net

June 21, 2026, The Rev. Lauren Scott, Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39; Romans 6:1b-11

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-18 Bob Campanella takes us through the “Lord’s Prayer” and the spiritual discipline of fasting from the Sermon on the Mount. Slides Download

The future of faith is not built on programs but on people. Scripture repeatedly calls God's people to cultivate a wholehearted love for God and to pass that faith on through the rhythms of everyday life. Join us as we explore the sacred responsibility and lasting joy of shaping the next generation.Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15**For the best uninterrupted livestream experience, participate in this week's sermon at nblc.net/sermons

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 5:43-45"You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust."REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "Imagining" by Brian Crain- "They'll Know We Are Christians" by Kaleb BraseeNOTES- Blog: A Spiritual Perspective on the Theology of Woundedness by Terri Edgington PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this episode of Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright welcomes Matthew Mark McWhorter, author of Canon Crossfire, for a thoughtful conversation about faith, Scripture, evidence, and the formation of the biblical canon.Matthew shares how his journey began not in church, but through a personal crisis. After facing cancer and surviving a massive “widow maker” heart attack, he began reading the Bible seriously for the first time. As someone trained as a lawyer, Matthew approached Scripture through investigation, evidence, and comparison—reading across multiple Bible translations and Christian traditions.The conversation explores Matthew's path from skepticism to faith, including how books like The Case for Christ and Evidence That Demands a Verdict helped him examine whether Christianity is true. Matthew explains why he believes Christians must be grounded not only in the goodness of Christianity, but in the truth of Christianity.TS and Matthew also discuss Matthew's book, Canon Crossfire, which addresses questions surrounding the Old Testament canon, the differences between Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Ethiopian, and other biblical traditions, and why simplistic answers about the canon can create problems when examined historically.A major theme of the episode is the importance of honest investigation. Matthew encourages believers, students, pastors, and scholars to look carefully at the evidence, especially when discussing disputed books such as 2 Maccabees and the broader historical development of the Bible.In This EpisodeTS and Matthew discuss:Matthew's personal testimony and health crisisHow reading the Bible changed his lifeWhy Christianity's truth claims matterThe role of apologetics in strengthening faithThe historical complexity of the biblical canonDifferences among Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Ethiopian, and Syriac canonsAthanasius and the early recognition of the New Testament writingsWhy Christians should avoid shallow answers when defending ScriptureMatthew's book Canon CrossfireWhere listeners can find Matthew's workGuest ResourceLearn more about Matthew Mark McWhorter and his book at:CanonCrossfire.comMatthew also mentions that his book is available in multiple formats, including print, ebook, audiobook, large print, and free copies for seminarians.Mentioned in this episode:TUVU - God Centered Concept Academy

In this text we will see how Jesus teaches us to understand the threat of the Pharisees and Saduccees.   Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Today's Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9Jesus fulfills God's law to become a perfect spotless sacrifice and atone for our sin. He fulfills the prophecies of Messiah doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves.

The Sermon on the Mount: More Than You Think | Matthew 5 | Family Church Matthew Chapter 5 contains some of the most well-known words Jesus ever spoke — and some of the most misunderstood. In this message, our guest speaker walks us through the entire chapter, verse by verse, unpacking what Jesus was really saying in the Beatitudes, in His teachings on murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, and loving your enemies. Here's what most people miss: Jesus wasn't coming to get rid of the Old Testament. He came to complete it — to be the lens through which all of it finally makes sense. And when you read Matthew 5 through that lens, everything shifts. In this message you'll discover: What "poor in spirit" and "blessed are those who mourn" actually mean Why the hunger and thirst Jesus talks about is nothing like a mid-afternoon snack craving How Jesus raises the bar from action to heart — and why that's actually good news What the Sermon on the Mount has to say about your marriage Why "love your enemies" is the most radical thing Jesus ever said This is part of our ongoing series reading through the book of Matthew together — because the Bible is enough.

We had the joy of hearing from some of our students for our 2026 Youth Sunday. We hope you are encouraged by what God is doing in Joanna & Elizabeth's lives and that you are challenged by their call to follow Jesus in whatever He is asking you to do.Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, 2:6-16

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel IntroductionFor the past two weeks we have been talking about the temptations that Christ went through, reviewing how He was tempted but did not sin, how He was prepared by being submitted to the Holy Spirit, how the Spirit leads us to hard places, and how Satan can use anything to tempt us. Last week we talked about the physical things that Satan will tempt you with, and today we are talking about the internal things that Satan comes at us with. Scripture* Matthew 4:1-11* Acts 20:29-30* Galatians 1:10* Deuteronomy 6:14-18 Sermon Points* Satan is no respecter of holy places!* Satan will double down on your identity!* All of us are tempted to take it for granted! ClosingWe are not to test God by disobeying him and testing his patience or grace with us. That is very unwise as we never know when it will run out. However, we are invited to test him as he promises us good things, such as in giving in Malachi 3:10. God invites us to obey him. He never invites disobedience! Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

June 14, 2026 The mission of the church is to gather a harvest of people by following the example of Christ. We need to rely upon the Lord of the Harvest and fervently pray for more laborers motivated by compassion and love for the Savior. Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8

June 14, 2026, The Rev. Dr. Brian Lays, Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:8; Isaiah 6:1-11a

SCRIPTURE- Matthew 11:29-30"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.”REFLECTION- JustinMUSIC- "Fly With the Strings" by Prayer Pray- "What Wondrous Love is This" by Fernando Ortega- "Sacred Heart of Jesus" by Donna LeeSacred Heart of Jesus, may the whole world burn with love for you.Sacred Heart of Jesus, I adore you. Sacred Heart of Jesus, may the whole world burn with love for you.Sacred Heart of Jesus, I adore you. I love you, sweet Jesus. I offer you my poor heart. May I live in you and for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. I love you, sweet Jesus, I offer you poor heart. May I live in you and for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I love you, sweet Jesus. I offer you my poor heart. May I live in you and for you, may the whole world burn with love for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. May I live in you and for you, may the whole world burn with love for you, Sacred Heart of Jesus. NOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20 and Mark 3:13-15Sermon Series: Summer Mix Tape #1Sermon Discussion Guide:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L6ovR1zsni9-0xTYRYsFBRMLf2BsDvJu/view?usp=sharingSermon Notes:https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/43173/note-268222.html

Jesus, I believe in and long for what you are offering.Scripture: Matthew 21:32Keywords: Parable; love; unconditional; John the Baptist; receptive; religious.Best of, Summer.

In this message, we see how Jesus shows His disciples that He is building His church as He calls the unlikely and welcomes the undeserving. Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39

Today's Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8Would you believe that God sees every single person the same way basketball scouts looked at Victor Wembanyama at age 15 in France? He sees not just what you are but what you were made to become.God sees the glory He wrote into your design before you were born. 

June 7, 2026 The Lord’s call to Matthew the tax collector is encouraging to every Christian. Matthew is an example of those who have no righteousness of their own. Jesus has a specific mission to save sinners who repent. He has authority to forgive sins and change lives. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel! http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel Introduction: In the first temptation of Christ, we see Satan immediately attack the identity of Jesus. By bringing His identity into question, Satan sets a trap using a physical need—hunger. This sermon explores how the enemy still uses our identity, custom-tailored bait, and ordinary things to tempt us today, and how we must rely on the Word of God to overcome. Scripture: * Matthew 4:1-11 * Ephesians 1:4-5 * 1 John 2:15-17 Sermon Points: * Satan loves to attack our identity! * Satan will use bait just for you! * Satan will use ordinary things as temptations! Closing: Jesus simply responds, “People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” The simplicity and directness of this passage often gives us a total misunderstanding of the event we just read about. We formulate this crazy image of Jesus walking through the wilderness in a graceful stroll, totally unscathed and uninterested. Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

June 7, 2026, The Rev. Dr. Brian Lays, Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26; 1 Samuel 7:5-12

A weekly program produced by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.   SHOW TITLE: The Crisis of Masculinity in the Catholic Church: How to Lead with Faith SHOW DESCRIPTION: Dr. John Bishop, founder and executive director of FORGE, discusses the crisis of masculinity in the Catholic Church, the importance of authentic Catholic masculinity, and practical ways men can lead their families in faith. SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:33 SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Joseph  

David Platt addresses how believers can share the gospel naturally in everyday circumstances. Prioritizing questions applicable to broad audiences, Platt focuses on equipping Christians to proclaim the gospel with both compassion and boldness. The goal of gospel sharing is not merely personal conversion moments but fruit that extends to people's spheres of influence, airplane conversations, and gospel witness that bears fruit for decades. Commit to speaking the gospel with both greater compassion for the lost and greater boldness in your everyday conversations. Scripture: Matthew 4:19; Matthew 28 Topics: Gospel witness, Evangelism, Discipleship, Boldness, Compassion

Trinity Sunday: Faith, Doubt, and the Mystery of GodRev. Laura Johnson | North Raleigh United Methodist ChurchWhat if doubt isn't the opposite of faith?On Trinity Sunday, Rev. Laura Johnson explores one of Christianity's most profound mysteries: the doctrine of the Trinity. Drawing from Matthew 28:16-20, she examines the surprising detail that even as the disciples encountered the risen Jesus, "some doubted."This sermon challenges common assumptions about doubt and faith. Looking at the original meaning of the biblical word for doubt, Rev. Johnson suggests that doubt is often not disbelief, but the natural human response to encountering realities that are bigger, deeper, and more beautiful than we expected.Along the way, she guides listeners through the church's historic understanding of the Trinity, exploring how early Christian thinkers wrestled with the mystery of one God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Rather than offering easy answers, this message invites us to embrace humility, wonder, and curiosity as we grow in our relationship with God.Whether you're wrestling with questions, seeking a deeper understanding of Christian theology, or simply longing for a faith that can hold both conviction and mystery, this sermon offers encouragement for the journey.Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20North Raleigh United Methodist ChurchRaleigh, North CarolinaLearn more about our church and ministries at North Raleigh UMC.Topics Covered:Trinity SundayThe doctrine of the TrinityMatthew 28 and the Great CommissionFaith and doubtThe Nicene CreedChurch history and theologyThe Father, Son, and Holy SpiritChristian discipleshipSpiritual growth and questioning faithKeywords: Trinity Sunday, Holy Trinity, Matthew 28, Great Commission, faith and doubt, Christian theology, Nicene Creed, United Methodist Church, Methodist sermon, Rev Laura Johnson, North Raleigh UMC, Christian discipleship, Holy Spirit, Father Son Holy Spirit, church history, resurrection, biblical interpretation, Christian faith, Raleigh NC church, Sunday sermon

Life can feel confusing when your heart is heavy and the world feels divided. You can be deeply burdened by what's broken around you and still choose gratitude for what God is doing in the middle of it.In this message, we explore what breaks God's heart, what should break ours, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in a world full of fear, division, and noise. If you've ever felt discouraged by church, overwhelmed by culture, or unsure how faith fits into today's world, this message is for you.You'll discover:• Why Jesus-centered faith looks different than religion • What Jesus actually commanded His followers to do • Why love—not fear—should shape the church • How gratitude can grow even when your heart feels heavy • What it means to remove obstacles that keep people from Jesus • Why disagreement doesn't have to destroy compassionJesus didn't call His followers to fear people, shame people, or build barriers. He called us to love boldly, serve generously, forgive freely, and invite people into hope.No matter where you've been, what you believe, or what questions you're carrying, there's still an invitation for you. God is still making things new.

What does true repentance really mean? In this message from Matthew chapter 3, Pastor Woody explores the powerful message of John the Baptist and reveals that repentance is far more than feeling sorry for sin. Biblical repentance is a complete change of mind that leads to a changed life. Discover why confession brings healing, why mindset matters, what it means to turn toward God, and how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to live transformed lives. Whether you're struggling with recurring sin, seeking spiritual growth, or wanting a deeper relationship with Jesus, this message will challenge and encourage you to take your next step of faith.  

What does it really mean to be happy? In a world that equates happiness with success, wealth, popularity, and comfort, Jesus offers a completely different perspective.In this message, Pastor B. explores the Beatitudes from Matthew 5 and discovers how Jesus redefines what it means to be truly blessed. The Beatitudes are not a list of rules to follow but a description of the heart of those who belong to God's kingdom. Jesus begins His most famous sermon with blessings, revealing the qualities that mark genuine followers of Christ.We will examine the progression of spiritual transformation that begins with recognizing our spiritual poverty, mourning over sin, and developing meekness and dependence on God. As believers hunger and thirst for righteousness, their lives begin to reflect the character of Christ through mercy, purity of heart, and peacemaking.This message also addresses the challenges of living as citizens of God's kingdom. Following Jesus often creates tension with the world around us, and persecution for righteousness is a reality for those who faithfully live out the Gospel. Yet Jesus promises that those who endure are truly blessed.If you are searching for lasting joy, purpose, and fulfillment, this teaching will encourage you to look beyond temporary happiness and discover the abundant life found only in surrendering to Jesus Christ.

Jesus sends his believers out into the world, not alone, but together.  We are equipped differently so that we can better serve together. Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

May 31, 2026 At the end of the Matthew’s Gospel, we receive our orders as the disciples of Christ and Church members. Our mission as a Church is to make disciples by baptizing and teaching everything Christ has commanded. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Matthew 6:5-6 on a prayer life that leads to rewards. In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs teaches on the importance of prayer and how that it leads to a reward when done like the scripture teaches. Scripture: Matthew 6:5- 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. Matthew 6:6 - But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Matthew 6:5-6 on a prayer life that leads to rewards. In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs teaches on the importance of prayer and how that it leads to a reward when done like the scripture teaches. Scripture: Matthew 6:5- 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. Matthew 6:6 - But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20As we bless graduates on their next adventures, Jesus sends out his beloved disciples to baptize in the name of what we now call the Trinity. But what he, and we, may be hoping we share is not a particular name of God, but the unending activity of God: loving, communicating, and connecting. The post Community of Blessing appeared first on Foreside Community Church.

Principle 5 – Matthew, The Power of Scripture     Matthew 3:13-4:11When we're tempted to violate God's will, we are to follow Jesus' example and use Scripture to thwart Satan's efforts.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

As we wrap up our Mothers of the Bible series, we're looking at one of the most complicated and heartbreaking stories in Scripture: Bathsheba. Her life was marked by loss, pain, shame, and circumstances she never would have chosen, yet God was still at work redeeming her story. In this episode, Karen and Emily talk about how our worst moments do not define us, how God meets us in brokenness, and why it's never too late for redemption.Episode Recap:Soar is coming up in September - join us and see Karen live! (4:00)What we know of Bathsheba's story begins with David's lust (6:54)Bathsheba becomes the mother of Solomon (11:12)Bathsheba was not in control of what was happening to her (12:35)God is in the business of redemption (14:00)Our worst days or seasons do not define our identity (16:00)No one is too far gone for God to use in His story (18:19)Do not let Satan convince you that you are unworthy (19:20)Scripture: Matthew 1:6 (NIV) “David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah's wife…”Discussion Questions: Have you ever felt defined by a mistake or painful season in your life?What parts of Bathsheba's story stand out to you the most, why?Is there an area of your life where you struggle to believe God can bring redemption?What does it practically look like to separate your identity from your past?Resources:Register for the SOAR Conference today. Snag How to Teach Your Kids the Bible and work through it with your kids this summer! Become a WT+ Insider today! boaw.mom/insiderWant More of This Conversation?During Wire Talk+, Karen and Emily share a family story that illustrates the importance of bringing our sin into the light and allowing Christ to redeem our past. Head HERE and join us for the full conversation.

SCRIPTUREMatthew 6: 25-27MUSICELOHIM by Marty SamsonClick Here for the YouTube Video to the SongVERSE 1: I stand upon the solid rock Of faith in Christ This steadfast hope shall not Break apart within the trial I am assured His promises will never fail As long as life remains He is faithful CHORUS: God is patient God is kind He does not envy He does not boast His ways are higher than my own His thoughts consume the great unknown Of this alone I am sure My God is love VERSE 2: I draw my breath under His Created windswept sky I know my hope shall last Long after my flesh retires From dusk until the dawn He calls His children home His righteous love outlasts generations BRIDGE: He is Almighty God Elohim Maker of the earth He is the Lord of hosts Heaven's King God of endless worth His kingdom stands above Every power Every living soul His love is like the sun Ever true Shining over all NOTES- Blog: 

In this message, we'll look at the great faith of a Canaanite woman, who received mercy from Jesus in her time of need. In doing so, we'll consider the Gospel of Jesus that both saves us and sends us into a world of need.   Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

A sermon from our "Sent" sermon series.Scripture: Matthew 9:35–38

The First sermon in our series: "This Means War"Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11Mark HutchinsonTeaching Pastor 

In this message we explore Matthew 5:13–16 and Jesus' call to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Rather than being salty toward culture, believers are called to influence it through love, compassion, and the fruit of the Spirit. This message challenges us to shine brightly in a dark world, living as children of light who point others to Christ through grace, truth, and transformed lives.Scripture: Matthew 5:13–16Speaker: Pastor Kyle HornerDid you make a decision to follow Christ today? We'd love to support you—email us at info@theconnectchurch.com.Learn more about The Connect Church and stay connected: https://linktr.ee/theconnectchurch

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 1, 1998. Series: Jesus – On Finding God. Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 25, 1998. Series: Jesus – On Finding God. Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Today's Scripture: Matthew 5:29–30 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.** Some Bible passages don't just make us think—they make our bodies brace. In today's reflection on Matthew 5:29–30, Dr. Alison Cook offers a compassionate way to read one of Jesus' hardest teachings without fear, shame, or self-condemnation. This episode explores: *How fear-based religion can shape the way your body hears Scripture *What happens in the brain when the amygdala perceives threat *Why repentance means turning toward love, not turning against yourself *How God's holiness always leads us toward healing and wholeness. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the burden of your work isn't that there's too much to do — but that there's an anxiousness in your soul that no productivity system can fix?This Sunday we looked at Matthew 11:25-30, sitting with the weight of Jesus' invitation to all who are "heavy laden." The Greek word for burden, notably, carries with it not just the image of an animal loaded past its capacity — but the idea of spiritual anxiety, an unsettledness beneath the labor. The problem isn't the workload. It's the heart beneath it.The sermon names what modern marketing has always known: the heart is the most manipulable part of the soul. It longs, aspires, loves — and in a world of unlimited options, it is constantly being pulled toward someone else's end. We pile on not just more work, but more expectations, more routines, more rituals, more rumors of wisdom. We have become a society of excess baggage. And so the work that was meant to free us buries us instead.The answer, Jesus says, is not less work. It's a different heart. "Take my yoke upon you… for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." The yoke is a joining — two laboring together. Not handing off, but sharing. Thus, when our hearts are shaped by and fused with Christ's, the work doesn't merely become easier — it becomes transfigured as rest-full. Work, then, properly received, is itself a way to rest. Spiritual, mental, and bodily satisfaction — not in spite of the labor, but through it. Reflection QuestionsWhat labor and loads have you taken on that are not shared with Christ?Conversely, what labor and loads have you tried to give up that were yours to carry in Christ?In what labor and loads has your soul experienced rest?Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30; Psalm 40:1-8; Romans 12:1-2; John 14:31; Colossians 3:23Voices:Dorothy Sayers, Leading Lives That Matter: what we should do and who we should beTom Nelson, Work Matters: connecting Sunday worship to Monday workSirach 6:24-31 (NRSV)Leon Morris, The Gospel according to Matthew, TPNTSermon Notes & Liturgy⁠⁠We take a month or so every year to consider, together, the rhythm of creation according to God's design: ⁠⁠Sabbath & Work⁠Christ City Church is a small faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas. We gather Sundays at 10:10 AM at the Chapel at Lake Highlands Baptist Church, 642 Brookhurst Dr., Dallas, TX 75218.Learn more at ⁠christcity.life

This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on October 18, 1998. Series: Jesus – On Finding God. Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Indian paintbrush showed up at Porter Prairie Family Farm this week — native Oklahoma wildflower, first time Adam's seen it on his property. He didn't plant it. Nobody did. The seed bank was just dormant, waiting for the soil to be right. Two years of cattle grazing in the back pasture, no mowing, better land management — and something long dormant finally decided it was safe to bloom. Joel Salatin talks about this: when the practices change, when a property gets new stewardship, the land seems to know it. So does grace.David's been busy in a different direction. He wired up an automatic door for the chicken coop — actuator, relay, battery, timer — a sliding gate that covers the nesting boxes so the younger chickens stop sleeping in them and fouling the eggs. Under $150 total, including an actuator that lifts 300 pounds for thirty bucks. When he asked Lady Pamela what she wanted it to look like, she said: prison bars coming down. "We'll call it the Henna Tincture." David said say no more. The Henna Tincture it is.This week we're sipping Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond, Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 7 years — same distillery as Elijah Craig and Evan Williams. No gimmicks, under fifty bucks, smooth finish with a peanut butter quality that works. Bottled in bond since the Act of 1897. Very solid.Quick update on baby Mary: she's still having good days. Praise God. Keep her and Lady Haylee in your prayers. Adam also headed out to Arkansas over Mother's Day weekend to be with his goddaughter JoJo Kleine for her First Holy Communion — and got to watch nephew Danny Kleine go two-for-two at the plate with at least one RBI. After months of watching a daughter fight for her life in a NICU, sometimes what a soul needs is family, a Mass, and a kid absolutely cranking baseballs.Then we get into it: the papacy. A year in with Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope, the man who took the name knowing exactly whose shoes he was stepping into — and what does all of it mean? Where does that authority come from, and what's it actually for?Dave traces it back to the Davidic kingdom. When the king left for war, he handed the keys to his steward, who operated with full royal authority until the king returned. Matthew 16 isn't symbolism. "What you bind on earth will be bound in heaven" — the Jews at the time knew exactly what that meant. That's why Peter is listed first among the apostles almost every time. He was their leader. He had the keys. Two thousand years of unbroken succession later, here we are.But then the conversation goes somewhere unexpected. Authority is given to you so that you might serve those over whom you have authority. Not for your own glory. Not so people owe you. The pope is literally titled Servant of the Servants of God. The same authority Christ handed to Peter is the same authority He described in the upper room — the pagans lord it over their subjects, but not so among you. You will be the one who serves.For fathers, that cuts. Pope John Paul II stood up against governments, even after taking a bullet. He kept going out. What does that courage look like in an ordinary household? Probably not a wound in the square. More likely a different kind of martyrdom — the kind where you make a decision for your family that nobody else understands, that your kids resent for a season, that costs you something in your social circle. You make it anyway. Because you've prayed about it, talked it through with your wife, and you know in your gut it's the right thing for your people. You stand on the island by yourself if you have to.Dave closes with something worth trying: he prays specifically to the Holy Spirit to give Lady Pamela strong motherly intuition into the inner lives of their children. When she says something feels off, he pays close attention. That's him exercising his authority — his fatherly papacy — to draw more grace into his household. Not to control everything himself. To pray for the right graces for the right people.The fatherly papacy, if you will.Raise your glass.TOPICS COVEREDIndian paintbrush flowers appearing at Porter Prairie — and why the land responds to new stewardshipJoel Salatin and the School of Traditional Skills on how cattle and management change soil biologyDavid's automatic chicken coop door: actuator, relay, timer, and the Henna TinctureDavid's wheat harvest coming up — 12,000 square feet, building a grain cradle for the scytheBourbon of the week: Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond, 7-year Kentucky Straight BourbonJoJo Klein's First Holy Communion and nephew Danny Klein's two-for-two at the plateBaby Mary update — still having good days, keep her in your prayersPope Leo XIV's one-year anniversary — the first American pope and what it means to hear him speak in American EnglishThe modern problem of instant information and why it's harder than ever to be the popeWhy interview questions on a plane, stripped of all context, are unfair to any human beingThe name you give a child is an inheritance — a new name inherits nothingWhy Adam named Leo Thomas after Pope Leo XIII and Thomas Aquinas, and John Dominic after the Apostle and the DominicansPope Leo XIII: the Marian pope, the social doctrine pope, the first pope ever filmedThomas Aquinas on the papacy — Contra Gentiles and the SummaThe Davidic kingdom and the keys: Matthew 16 as a transfer of royal authority, not a metaphorThe question of authority — Trent Horn, Protestants, atheists, and why it always comes down to thisWhy the things closest to heaven get attacked the hardest — authority and sexuality as parallel examplesThe pope as Servant of the Servants of God — and what that actually costsPope John Paul II standing up against communist governments even after being shotWhat putting yourself in harm's way looks like for fathers: social martyrdom, not bulletsMaking decisions for your family that your kids, their friends, and their friends' parents all disagree withThe German church and what a timeout looks like at the universal levelWhy the Church has been around for 2,000 years and what that tells youPraying for your wife's specific graces — and why Dave prays for Lady Pamela's motherly intuitionAuthority as the source of efficacious prayer — a father's prayers for his childrenThe TOTUS TUUS decision and trusting a mother's intuitionPope Leo's upcoming AI encyclical — and why millennials are the generation tasked with figuring this outThe fatherly papacy — what domestic authority and universal authority shareREFERENCED IN THIS EPISODEBooks & Writings:Summa Theologiae by St. Thomas AquinasSumma Contra Gentiles by St. Thomas AquinasSaints & Historical Figures:St. Thomas AquinasPope Leo XIII (social doctrine, Marian encyclicals, first pope ever filmed)Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost, first American pope)Pope John Paul II (stood against communist governments, continued ministry after assassination attempt)Pope Francis (repose of his soul — the men still catching themselves saying the wrong name)King David / the Davidic kingdom (Old Testament typology for the papacy)St. Peter (first pope, holder of the keys)People & Guests:Joel Salatin — School of Traditional SkillsTrent Horn (Catholic apologist, debates on authority)Patrick Stephen (listener and Instagram follower who suggested the topic)JoJo Klein — Adam's goddaughter, received First Holy CommunionDanny Klein — Adam's nephew, baseballLady Haylee MinihanLady Pamela NilesLuke Minihan (Adam's oldest)Mary Minihan (in the NICU)Programs:TOTUS TUUS (Catholic youth formation program)School of Traditional Skills (online homesteading video subscription)Scripture:Matthew 16:18-19 — "I give you the keys to the kingdom"John 20:23 — binding and loosingSPONSOR BLOCKSponsor: Select International Tours — selectinternationaltours.comWhen Adam and Dave decided to lead their first pilgrimage, they asked around, and the same name came up over and over: Select International Tours. 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