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Scripture Reading | Matthew 28:1-10

Scripture Reading | Matthew 7:13-14, 21:1-12

Sunday, April 13, 2025Episode 40: Palm SundayIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and the profound significance of His journey towards the cross. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 21: 10-11Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:Consider the ways in which Jesus' journey towards the cross parallels your own spiritual journey. How can you emulate His example of selflessness and obedience?Reflect on the significance of Palm Sunday in your own faith journey. How does Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem inspire you to live boldly for Him?Contemplate the areas of your life where you may be called to endure suffering or difficulty for the sake of righteousness. How can you trust in God's provision and guidance during these times?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Title: If You Could be Any Animal, Which One Would You Be?Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:11-16Series: Sermon on the MountCoinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7. Picking up where we left off last week, what are the practical implications for Matthew 7:6? How can we live out Matthew 7:6 in our own lives? Jesus shows us. We must be three animals: 1. Be Snakes 2. Be Dove 3. Be Sheep.Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read through the entire sermon, Matthew 5-7, at least once per week. Share your stories and takeaways on our shout out board here: https://t.ly/pvx50

4-13-25 AM "A Palm Sunday Meditation"Scripture Reading:Matthew 21:1-11Sermon Text: Psalm 118:19-28Because Christ is the cornerstone which has endured rejection, we need to livejoyfully as the temple God is building upon Him:I. We must refuse to fight God any longer…II. We must revel in our acceptance before the Father…III. We must repudiate this world's popularity contest…IV. We must renew our investment in God's great building project…Rev. Mike Kearney

Saturday, April 12, 2025Episode 39: Preparing for Holy WeekIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on how you can prepare for Holy Week. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 26:36Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:Consider the role of companionship in your own spiritual journey. How have supportive relationships influenced your faith and resilience?Reflect on moments when you have turned to God in prayer during times of trial or doubt. How has His presence provided comfort and reassurance?Contemplate the significance of Christ's sacrifice and the profound love He demonstrated through His obedience to the Father's will.I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading | Matthew 6:5-14

Scripture Reading | Matthew 7:24-29

Sunday, March 30, 2025Episode 26: Never AloneIntroduction:I invite you to consider the profound impact of Jesus' enduring presence in our lives. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 28:19-20Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. Reflect on a time when you felt Jesus' presence most keenly in your life.2. How does the assurance of Jesus' eternal presence impact your daily walk with Him?3. In what areas of your life do you need to lean on Jesus' presence more fully? Consider how you can invite Him into those spaces with trust and openness.I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Title: Hide it Under a Bushel? No!Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16Series: Sermon on the MountCoinciding with the start of Lent, we are in a series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew chapters 5-7. Jesus, in Matthew 5:13-16, gives us an equation: Salt + Light = Glorified Heavenly Father. As a part two to last week's message, how can we glorify our Heavenly Father by living as salt and light? There are three Ways. 1. Engage the Wealth. 2. Engage the Word. 3. Engage the World.Please join us in Pastor Bill's challenge to read through the entire sermon, Matthew 5-7, at least once per week. Share your stories and takeaways on our shout out board here: https://t.ly/pvx50

Success is measured by humility and grace, not status or achievement.SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 20:1-16KEY REFERENCE: Matthew 20:16ADDITIONAL REFERENCE: Mark 10:31This Sunday, we're diving into one of Jesus' most surprising teachings: The last will be first, and the first last. In a world chasing status and recognition, Jesus flips the scriptHis call challenges us to redefine success. It's not about accomplishments but humility, grace, and service. We'll explore Matthew 20:1–16 and unpack what this means for our daily lives.If you've ever struggled with comparison or felt overlooked, this message is for you. Invite a friend and let's answer God's call together! #FaithOverAchievement  #GospelTruth  #ServantHeart  #KingdomPerspective  #SuccessInHumility  #GraceOverStatus  #FirstLastParable  #HumilityWins Support the show

A central part of Jesus' mission was to announce, inaugurate, embody, describe, and guide us into a bold new reality that he calls the “Kingdom of God.” It's safe to say that the “Kingdom” is what Jesus is all about. And as his followers, the “Kingdom” is what Jesus calls us to be all about. So how do we do that? What does it look like for us to live into this “Kingdom”? In today's sermon, Jesus is the preacher and we'll hear him answer this question in his own words, unfiltered. Buckle up! And join us as we continue our series, “The Way.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 5 - 7 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-3-23-2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025Episode 19: Let Your Light ShineIntroduction:Today let us reflect on the light that God has given us. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 5: 15-16Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts:How can we embody the love of Christ in our interactions with others? How can we be instruments of peace and reconciliation in our communities?What are some ways in which you can let your light shine during this Lenten season?Is there someone in need of encouragement or support? Is there an opportunity to extend forgiveness or show compassion?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading | Matthew 7:15-23

Saturday, March 22, 2025Episode 18: Being an ExampleIntroduction:I invite you to reflect on following God's commandments and being an example of obedience. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 5:19Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:Let's reflect on what it means to be great in the eyes of God.Are there areas where you can better adhere to God's commands?How can you share His teachings with others through your words and actions?Are you a daily example of following God's teachings?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Friday, March 21, 2025Episode 17: TrustIntroduction:Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 6:25-26Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Reflection Prompts:Take a moment now to reflect on your own journey of trust in God. In what areas of your life do you struggle to let go and trust in His plan? How can you cultivate a deeper sense of trust and surrender during this Lenten season?I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:14-21 It is easy for individual churches to become so absorbed in their own local programs that the idea of missions plays a secondary, and not very important, role.  After all, the programs of any church (Sunday School, children's groups, youth work, music, women's and men's groups, building maintenance) take a great deal of effort on the part of many people if they are going to be effective.  This is all well and good and absolutely necessary for the health of any congregation.  But we must not forget that the ministry of a church has twofocuses.  The inward focus is that we care for each other, through teaching and friendships and mutual encouragement.  The outward focus is to care for those outside the church, including those who live in the far ends of the earth. We are moved by world evangelization (and local evangelization) when we consider our personal relationship to Jesus and when we consider who Christ is to the nations, globally.  Personally, He is the tender lover of our souls.  He does not run roughshod over our fragile hearts.  He cares for us in our brokenness and comforts us in our weaknesses (Mt 12:20).  On a global scale, Jesus is the hope of the nations.  "And in His name the Gentiles will hope" (Mt 12:21).  In Isaiah 49:6, God declares that to redeem Israel alone is too small a thing.  The Father says to the Son, "I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth."  This is the wondrous purpose for missions ... universal and eternal glory for God.

Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:1-12

Scripture Reading | Matthew 7:1-5

Welcome to the Amen Podcast, where we believe that the gospel changes everything. Today's message explores Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees with a profound question about his identity.Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:41-46Now, while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus, asked them a question, saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The Son of David." He said to them, "How is it then, that David in the spirit calls him Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet?' If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?" And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.The Big Revelation: Jesus is More Than You ThinkI was watching surfing with my son Leon recently. He had a sudden interest in it, partly because he wanted to connect with something I enjoy, but also because he's spent enough time in the water himself to understand the scale of those waves.When you don't surf or go to the ocean much, every wave looks the same. It all blends together - same guy, same wave, over and over. But the closer you get to surfing, the bigger the experience becomes.It's the same with the Lord. The closer you get to God, the bigger He gets to you.The Pharisees were far from God, even though Jesus—God Himself—stood right before them. This distance is evident in their approach to Jesus with questions meant to trap Him.A Question That Silenced the Religious LeadersThroughout Holy Week, Jesus faced continual challenges from His enemies. After answering their questions perfectly, Jesus turns the tables. He asks them: "What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?"They quickly answered "Son of David," as any Jewish person would. This wasn't wrong - Matthew's gospel begins by identifying Jesus as "the Son of David, the son of Abraham" to connect Him to messianic prophecy.But Jesus pushes deeper: "How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him Lord?" quoting Psalm 110:1. Jesus points out a paradox they couldn't resolve: Why would David call his own descendant "Lord"?The Pharisees had no answer. They couldn't reconcile how the Messiah could be both David's son (his descendant) and David's Lord (his superior).The Big Problem Behind Our Small ProblemsThe Pharisees missed something crucial: They thought the Messiah would be merely a national leader who would free them from Rome. They saw their biggest problem as Roman occupation.But Jesus reveals that the Messiah's role is much bigger—universal, not just national. Their actual problem wasn't Rome but sin and death. This required a Messiah greater than they imagined—not just the Son of David but the Son of God.When God appears bigger to us, our problems don't necessarily get smaller. Instead, we realize that our true problem—sin and death—is actually much larger than our daily concerns. But this realization gives us peace because we have a Savior big enough to handle our greatest problem.The Waves of Sin and DeathThink about surfing again. From the beach, waves might look manageable. But as you paddle out and get closer, you realize their true size and power. The closer Jesus got to the cross, the more real His suffering became. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He sweat drops of blood as the "wave" of our sin loomed before Him.Yet Jesus paddled toward that wave willingly, holding nothing back. The crushing weight of sin and death—our biggest problem—overwhelmed Him completely. But three days later, He rose from the dead, defeating what was previously undefeatable.If Jesus conquered sin and death—our greatest problem—then why do we let smaller problems defeat us? When we see God as truly big, we recognize how holy He is and how sinful we are. But we also see that if Christ defeated our biggest problem, then no matter how overwhelming our daily challenges seem, they're nothing compared to what Jesus has already overcome for us.Living in Light of the ResurrectionThis perspective change comes from spending time with God—praying, reading Scripture, attending church, and surrounding yourself with believers. Don't let small problems consume you when your biggest problem has already been solved.What scares you about your problems? Maybe it's taxes, and you worry: "What if they take all my money?" But dig deeper, and the fear is really: "What if I'm not going to be all right?" which ultimately points to fear of death.Or with relationships: when someone breaks up with you, what you feel isn't just rejection—it's as if you're going to die. These "small" problems mask our ultimate fear of sin and death.But once you realize Jesus has taken care of sin and death, you can face any challenge with confidence. If Christ is with you through your problems, and He has already handled your biggest problem, then you can handle whatever comes your way.After the Amen: ApplicationLokelani's Amen: We often worry about the wrong things—small problems instead of the big one. What's freeing is living in confidence knowing that the answer to my biggest problem is settled. Why am I consumed by smaller worries when Jesus has already answered my greatest need?Alex's Amen: My small problem that feels big is fear that people will discover "I'm not that awesome" and leave me. This fear is really about sin winning in my life. But sin won't win—it's already been defeated. And I'll never be alone because the One who loves me most will never leave or forsake me.That's how the gospel changes everything in our lives. We make small problems the big problem when they're not. But Christ is bigger than we think, and our biggest problem has already been answered.Do you want to be encouraged throughout your week? Subscribe to Amen Podcast on Substack, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @amenepodcast and visit amenepodcast.com to support our ministry.Until next time, go out and be the church! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Welcome to the Amen Podcast, where we believe that the gospel changes everything. Today's message explores Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees with a profound question about his identity.Scripture Reading: Matthew 22:41-46Now, while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus, asked them a question, saying, "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The Son of David." He said to them, "How is it then, that David in the spirit calls him Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet?' If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?" And no one was able to answer him a word, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.The Big Revelation: Jesus is More Than You ThinkI was watching surfing with my son Leon recently. He had a sudden interest in it, partly because he wanted to connect with something I enjoy, but also because he's spent enough time in the water himself to understand the scale of those waves.When you don't surf or go to the ocean much, every wave looks the same. It all blends together - same guy, same wave, over and over. But the closer you get to surfing, the bigger the experience becomes.It's the same with the Lord. The closer you get to God, the bigger He gets to you.The Pharisees were far from God, even though Jesus—God Himself—stood right before them. This distance is evident in their approach to Jesus with questions meant to trap Him.A Question That Silenced the Religious LeadersThroughout Holy Week, Jesus faced continual challenges from His enemies. After answering their questions perfectly, Jesus turns the tables. He asks them: "What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?"They quickly answered "Son of David," as any Jewish person would. This wasn't wrong - Matthew's gospel begins by identifying Jesus as "the Son of David, the son of Abraham" to connect Him to messianic prophecy.But Jesus pushes deeper: "How is it then that David, inspired by the Spirit, calls him Lord?" quoting Psalm 110:1. Jesus points out a paradox they couldn't resolve: Why would David call his own descendant "Lord"?The Pharisees had no answer. They couldn't reconcile how the Messiah could be both David's son (his descendant) and David's Lord (his superior).The Big Problem Behind Our Small ProblemsThe Pharisees missed something crucial: They thought the Messiah would be merely a national leader who would free them from Rome. They saw their biggest problem as Roman occupation.But Jesus reveals that the Messiah's role is much bigger—universal, not just national. Their actual problem wasn't Rome but sin and death. This required a Messiah greater than they imagined—not just the Son of David but the Son of God.When God appears bigger to us, our problems don't necessarily get smaller. Instead, we realize that our true problem—sin and death—is actually much larger than our daily concerns. But this realization gives us peace because we have a Savior big enough to handle our greatest problem.The Waves of Sin and DeathThink about surfing again. From the beach, waves might look manageable. But as you paddle out and get closer, you realize their true size and power. The closer Jesus got to the cross, the more real His suffering became. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He sweat drops of blood as the "wave" of our sin loomed before Him.Yet Jesus paddled toward that wave willingly, holding nothing back. The crushing weight of sin and death—our biggest problem—overwhelmed Him completely. But three days later, He rose from the dead, defeating what was previously undefeatable.If Jesus conquered sin and death—our greatest problem—then why do we let smaller problems defeat us? When we see God as truly big, we recognize how holy He is and how sinful we are. But we also see that if Christ defeated our biggest problem, then no matter how overwhelming our daily challenges seem, they're nothing compared to what Jesus has already overcome for us.Living in Light of the ResurrectionThis perspective change comes from spending time with God—praying, reading Scripture, attending church, and surrounding yourself with believers. Don't let small problems consume you when your biggest problem has already been solved.What scares you about your problems? Maybe it's taxes, and you worry: "What if they take all my money?" But dig deeper, and the fear is really: "What if I'm not going to be all right?" which ultimately points to fear of death.Or with relationships: when someone breaks up with you, what you feel isn't just rejection—it's as if you're going to die. These "small" problems mask our ultimate fear of sin and death.But once you realize Jesus has taken care of sin and death, you can face any challenge with confidence. If Christ is with you through your problems, and He has already handled your biggest problem, then you can handle whatever comes your way.After the Amen: ApplicationLokelani's Amen: We often worry about the wrong things—small problems instead of the big one. What's freeing is living in confidence knowing that the answer to my biggest problem is settled. Why am I consumed by smaller worries when Jesus has already answered my greatest need?Alex's Amen: My small problem that feels big is fear that people will discover "I'm not that awesome" and leave me. This fear is really about sin winning in my life. But sin won't win—it's already been defeated. And I'll never be alone because the One who loves me most will never leave or forsake me.That's how the gospel changes everything in our lives. We make small problems the big problem when they're not. But Christ is bigger than we think, and our biggest problem has already been answered.Do you want to be encouraged throughout your week? Subscribe to Amen Podcast on Substack, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @amenepodcast and visit amenepodcast.com to support our ministry.Until next time, go out and be the church! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Thursday, March 13, 2025Episode 9: Seeking God's PresenceIntroduction:Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 7:7Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. I encourage you to look for ways you can seek God's presence all around you.Reflection Prompts:Consider ways you can seek God in the small things in your daily life.*********************I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

Blessed are the Babies Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:13-16 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Coming to Jesus in Worship Do We Bring Our Children to Worship Too? Why Then Baptize Children of the Covenant? Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/v-zmXRFFqeQ   Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:13-15 (King James Version) 13 Then were […] The post Blessed are the Babies appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Sunday, March 9, 2025Episode 5: Listening to GodIntroduction:On this first Sunday of Lent, I invite you to continue to explore what meditation means to you. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Matthew 6:6Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Today we will focus on keeping our minds quiet, despite wandering thoughts.Reflection Prompts:- Were you able to keep your mind quiet during today's meditation.- Did you feel that God was speaking to you?******I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

On Ash Wednesday we begin our forty-day journey toward Easter with a day of fasting and repentance. Marking our foreheads with dust, we acknowledge that we die and return to the earth. At the same time, the dust traces the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism. While we journey through Lent to return to God, we have already been reconciled to God through Lent to return to God through Christ. We humbly pray for God to make our hearts clean while we rejoice that “now is the day of salvation.” Returning to our baptismal call, we more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world. Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:1-20, 48

Scripture Reading | Matthew 5:43-47

2-9-25 PM "Jesus Walking on Water to Rescue His Disciples"Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:24-33I. The MeaningII. The ResponseIII. The SignificanceRev. Nathan Brummel

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: Matthew 28 (2025) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 2/9/2025 Bible: Matthew 28 Length: 26 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: Matthew 27 (2025) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 2/9/2025 Bible: Matthew 27 Length: 37 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: Matthew 26 (2025) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 2/2/2025 Bible: Matthew 26 Length: 36 min.

2-2-25 AM "Saved by Faith" Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:20-22 I. The Act of Faith A. A Desperate Act B. An Embracing Act II. The Hope of Faith A. The Content of Hope B. The Focus of Hope III. The Result of Faith A. A Comprehensive Salvation B. An Assured Salvation Rev. Greg Lubbers

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28:16-20 How big is your view of God? Then, how does your view of God color or affect your life? Too often, our theology is divorced from our lifestyle. If your theology doesn't change your life, how much do you really believe it? In one of Jesus's last discussions with his disciples, Jesus gives one of the clearest statements about himself, claiming all authority in heaven and on earth. He wasn't just a prophet, nor even an angel. No, Jesus was no less than the divine son of God, and he emphasizes his supreme authority in order to introduce one of his most supreme commands: as disciples, we are commanded to make other disciples. You might be theologically well informed at this church, but are you obeying one of our Lord's most important and strategic commands to make disciples (not just donations)? Jesus also states that the reason why we should obey this command is the same motivation for everything we do in all of life: the glory of the triune God, that is, do it to make God look supreme. This passage simply can't let us see Jesus or the Holy Spirit as any less glorious, less powerful, less divine, less immortal, or less infinite than the Father. Last, Jesus gives powerful reassurance with this weighty command: Jesus promises us that he will be with us until the end. We will never be alone, whether we're showing the love of Jesus to a stranger, telling a neighbor about the loving sacrifice of Christ, or out in the desert of a Muslim country where our visa and maybe even our lives are constantly in jeopardy. Who have you told about Jesus? What disciples have you made?  What are you doing to intentionally get to know unbelievers? If we're not careful we can become isolationist so that the only things we ever do are always with believers. How many unbelieving neighbors/family members/friends do you have and do you ever try to invite them over, go out with them, go shooting, go for a walk? In what ways do you support others who are going, and leaving houses and land and family and comfort and the familiar, counting it all as rubbish that they might make Jesus Christ known to a people that have never heard? (1 John 3:5-8)

We humans instinctively hate feeling limited. When we're told “you can't,” or “that's enough,” or “you must,” we tend to bristle and push back. But while that defiant spirit is sometimes justified, it's often destructive to us. In fact, our stubborn determination to live without any limits is a driving force behind the relentless pace of our lives and our constant exhaustion. So in today's sermon, we'll explore how Jesus invites us to embrace our limitedness, finding true purpose and deep rest in the process. And as we celebrate Dr. King this weekend, we'll learn about a pivotal decision he made to embrace his personal limits that ultimately empowered his leadership in the Civil Rights movement. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-19-2025

I. Looking for What?II. Looking for It How?III. Looking with What Sure Expectation?Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:29-51Text: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 19Psalter Numbers: 349, 60, 130, 261

Covenant Convergence on Christmas Scripture: Matthew 1, Isaiah 9:6-7 Preacher: Rev. David Inks   Sermon Outline: Introduction Light and Life Arrives Light and Life Achieved Light and Life Applied Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/1HLsgHa8348   Scripture Reading: Matthew 1 (King James Version) 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, […] The post Covenant Convergence on Christmas appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25Art By: Karen Eckmeier

In this episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Joe Boot and Pastor Nate Wright talk about the turbulence of the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Baby Jesus, the meek and mild babe in a manager, shook the entire fabric of the world, troubling many, filling others with wrath and fear, but causing many to come from afar to prostrate themselves before him in worshipful service. What's your response to the lowborn King of Kings? May it be the way of wisdom: worship and adoration. Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government;The WAIT is OVER!!! Pre-order your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide! Get it here: https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; CHAPTERS:00:00 Mission of God AD00:25 Opening00:36 Intro01:05 Welcome02:29 Christmas Gift - Mission of God: 10th Anniversary Edition03:23 Conference ADs05:18 Scripture Reading | Matthew 2:1-1607:23 Sanitizing the Christmas Story08:51 Trouble in Jerusalem: The Menacing Arrival of the Magi12:23 Herod, the Great: The Tyrannical Imposter King of the Jews19:05 Signs in the Skies26:46 The Magi & the Messiah32:35 The True King of the Jews, the Ruler of the Kings of the Earth35:45 Herod's Relevant Response to Jesus and Ours43:20 Christmas: A Disturbance in the Force44:26 Conclusion45:50 Outro UPCOMING CONFERENCES:Christ is King World Missions Conference - "Gospel Culture" | January 19-22, 2025 | San Antonio, TX: https://christisking.church/lyw;The Mission of God Conferences:U.S. – Denver | Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025 @ 8:00 - 16:00 MST@ Faith Church | Arvada, Colorado: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/mission-of-god-denver/;Faith & Medicine Conference | January 19-22, 2025 | Atlanta, GA: https://faithandmedicine.org/; REFORMCON '25 | "Out of the Ashes" | April 24-26, 2025 @ Tucson, AZ: https://reformcon.org/ Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

In this emotional pressure cooker that our culture calls “the holidays,” we're told we should all be feeling extra joy.  But in reality, as we contend with all the overwhelming demands of this season, we often feel anything but joyful. So in today's sermon, we'll consider why joy so often escapes us, how our culture sets us up to fail, and how we can truly find joy this Christmas. Join us as we continue our series, “Unlikely Advent.” Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter :https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-12-15-2024