Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

The Sermon on the Mount will make its once-every-three-years appearance in the lectionary starting in late January, so here is a re-release of Sarah's poetic paraphrase thereof. For downloads and print purchases of Sermon on the Mount: A Poetic Paraphrase visit Thornbush Press.

New on Fringe Radio Network for 2026 is the latest offering from Chris White: Vine Abiders.Chris White is an American filmmaker, author, and podcaster known for his work in Christian theology, apologetics, and biblical studies.  He hosts the Bible Prophecy Talk podcast, focusing on end times news and theology and more recently, the Vine Abiders Podcast, in which he explores themes in Holiness, Wesleyan traditions and Early Church teachings. White directed the 2024 documentary film Once Saved Always Saved?, a thought-provoking examination of the doctrine of eternal security in Christianity. His broader contributions include missionary work in Africa, lecturing on topics like the occult, New Age beliefs, biblical prophecy and ancient astronaut theories.Notes:Welcome back to the Vine Abiders study. We are continuing our walk through the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we began looking at Jesus' “new commandments” in Matthew 5:21–22, where He equates anger with murder. This week, we move into verses 23–26, which are still about anger, but focus more on its consequences.This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit https://vineabiders.substack.com/

Pastor Justin Hall preaches from Matthew 1:1-12 in the sermon series, Wisdom from the King: the Sermon on the Mount.

Have you ever wondered why the religious establishment missed Jesus, or what it truly meant for the first Jewish believers to declare him as Messiah? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders guides us through the Gospel of Matthew, unveiling how it was written to make a case for Jesus as the long-awaited King. Discover the historical backdrop, the significance of Jesus' royal lineage, and the powerful Sermon on the Mount—all while exploring what life in the Kingdom looks like then and now. Dive in and see Matthew like never before, as both a compelling argument and a transformative spiritual journey."Matthew isn't proving Jesus fits the prophecies. He's showing that Jesus is what the prophecies pointed to." - Tim WindersEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to the Series00:36 Resources and Preparation01:11 Overview of the Gospel of Matthew02:35 Historical Context and Audience04:40 Structure and Themes of Matthew06:32 Personal Reflection on the Sermon on the Mount08:29 Parables and Teachings of the Kingdom08:54 The Olivet Discourse and Its Significance10:19 Reading Plan and Final Thoughts

Happy New Year! Thank you for joining us today for worship! In our first Sunday of 2026 we begin a new sermon series entitle Follow Me: The Way of the Kingdom. Pastor Bobby starts by looking at the end portion of chapter 4 which depicts the start of Jesus' ministry. We'll spend the next few months leading to Easter looking at the Sermon on the Mount.

In this lecture, the speaker, Pastor Ian, addresses the congregation as they embark on a new year filled with varied emotions stemming from current events and personal experiences. He acknowledges the complexity of feelings such as rage, fear, sadness, and grief, emphasizing the importance of bringing these emotions into the community without judgment. Ian shares an update regarding the church's visa application process for a new pastor, interpreting the request for further information as a positive sign of progress.Shifting focus, Ian introduces the church's tradition of studying one of the Gospels from January through Easter, this year choosing to delve into Matthew's Gospel. He provides context about the significance of Matthew's Gospel in early Christianity, noting its widespread circulation and prominence among the Gospels in the first few centuries post-Jesus. Ian highlights distinctive stories and teachings found in Matthew, such as the Sermon on the Mount and the Great Commission, while also acknowledging the challenging aspects of the text that reflect the divisions surrounding Jesus's ministry.Throughout the series, the preaching team aims to present a representative sampling of Matthew's Gospel, covering various teachings, miracles, and narratives, albeit with the understanding that not all segments can be included within the limited timeframe until Easter. Ian encourages the congregation to engage with Matthew's text personally as a supplement to the preaching, framing the main goal of the series as fostering a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and how his presence and mission resonate in their lives.Next, Ian addresses the passage of Matthew's genealogy, warning that while the listing of names may be daunting, it serves a profound purpose. He suggests that understanding ancient genealogies differs from modern ones, with a stronger emphasis on symbolic identity rather than genetic lineage. Ian explains that Matthew's genealogy highlights key figures such as Abraham and David, establishing Jesus's identity and connection to significant biblical promises. He outlines the importance of these figures in the Jewish narrative and how they relate to the fulfillment of God's intentions through Jesus.Focusing on Abraham, Ian discusses the meaning of Jesus being a descendant of Abraham and the far-reaching implications of God's promises to him. He mentions Abraham's pivotal role in the formation of the Jewish nation and the expansiveness of God's blessing meant for all nations through Abraham's lineage. Ian encourages reflection on how individuals perceive blessings and the responsibility that comes with them, using analogies like the contrasting fates of the Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee to emphasize the importance of being conduits of blessings to others.As he transitions to David, the speaker elaborates on David's reign and legacy, underscoring the duality of his achievements and moral failures. David's lineage is crucial as it relates to the promise of a lasting kingdom. Ian raises the question of Jesus's rightful claim to David's throne, challenging the congregation to discern which "kings" they follow in their own lives amidst many contemporary voices.The discussion progresses to the theme of exile, framing Jesus as the one who embodies the resolution to humanity's search for homecoming and restoration. Ian posits that the true essence of understanding Jesus as the Messiah draws from the culmination of these genealogical identities and historical promises. Through a lens of repentance and reception of Jesus, the pastor indicates that each individual's response to Jesus—be it acceptance or rejection—determines their journey toward spiritual homecoming.In closing, Ian offers a heartfelt prayer, inviting the community to seek God's presence throughout the new year. He underscores the significance of divine companionship and support as they navigate challenges and opportunities alike, fostering a collective reliance on God's guidance. The lecture concludes with a call to worship, reinforcing the community's commitment to following Jesus as their true king and embracing the promise of restoration and blessing that stems from understanding their faith through the lens of Matthew's Gospel.

Matthew 7:12-20; Charles Johnson, Senior Pastor at RMC; the 16th sermon in the series on the Sermon on the Mount, "He Sat and Taught."

When you hear the word "seek," what comes to mind? Hide and seek? Explorers? Searching for something you lost? Well, Matthew 6:33 is one of the best-known scriptures in our Bible. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” What does this summation mid-way through the Sermon on the Mount actually mean and how can following its guidance impact our lives?WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

When Jesus opened the Sermon on the Mount with the words “Blessed are…,” He wasn't just offering inspirational quotes for wall art. These powerful statements, known as the Beatitudes, were spoken to people living under Roman occupation—people whose lives looked anything but “blessed” by worldly standards. Yet, through these words, Jesus extended a bold invitation to a radically different way of life: one that honors the values of God's Kingdom, not the world's. In this message, Pastor Shawn Williams unpacks the meaning behind Jesus' Beatitudes and explores how this call to countercultural, Kingdom-centered living still challenges and shapes the Church today.

Welcome to River of Life Church's podcast! We are a body of believers who gather together to worship God & grow in His grace. We are a church of His presence, His promises and we are for all people. More info can be found at www.rol-ag.com.

The Book of James deals a deck of wisdom, guiding us to live with faith, love, and discernment through actionable teachings, inspired by Proverbs and the Sermon on the Mount. Like a dealer laying out cards, James introduces God's wisdom as a gift, always there during trials, when we need guidance, and when tempted to be selfish or petty. Join Horizon for James: LIVE AND LOVE WISELY, a verse-by-verse study.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that spiritual growth begins with honest self-assessment, not outward behavior. Using Matthew 5 and the life of Saul, he reveals how refusing to confront our attitude quietly undermines leadership, clarity, and long-term purpose.

John 13:12–17,When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.In the year 1521, an artist named Lucas Cranach published a pamphlet of several woodcut images he had made of the pope. The printing press had been around almost a hundred years, but only a small fraction of the population could read, and so pictures were an important way to get a message across. And in these woodcuts images, Cranach, who was a good friend of Martin Luther, had two panels side by side: on the right side was a depiction of Pope Leo, but on the first side was a depiction of Jesus. And one of his most famous woodcuts features the scene of Jesus in John 13. The text beneath the image is our passage today, John 13:14–17.In this image of Jesus, you can see he is basically doing what the passage says: his disciples, a ragtag looking bunch, are huddled together in line, and Jesus is stooped down on his knees, by a water basin, washing their feet. We're supposed to contrast that image with the image on the other side: it's the pope sitting on an elevated platform, and there's a room full of dignitaries, and they're all in line to kiss his feet. It's clear that the pope is doing the exact opposite of Christ, which is why the heading at the top, on the right side, says, “Antichrist.” Some of you may know, our Reformation forefathers thought the pope was the antichrist — and I just wanna say they were not crazy to think that because the pope literally did antichrist things … And nothing made that more obvious than how the pope treated people so differently from how Jesus did. See John 13 was (and is) a standard of authenticity for every true disciple of Jesus. We should read this passage and ask ourselves: Does anything in my life look anything close to what Jesus is doing here? If you could put a picture of yourself on that right side, what would it look like?I believe it's God's providence that John 13 is our text at the very beginning of 2026. And we're gonna look closely at this passage today, but here's my goal: I want this passage to shape a prayer for our church for this entire year. The prayer is this: that we would grow as joyful servants of one another like Jesus is of us.That's the prayer — and there's a lot we could say about this — but I wanna start with the most basic this morning. Following the words of Jesus in this passage, I want to tell you three reasons we should serve one another like Jesus serves us. Here's the first. We should serve one another like Jesus serves us …1. Because Jesus is our Teacher and Lord (vv. 12–13)Look at verse 12. This is after Jesus has washed his disciples' feet. John tells us that Jesus basically cleaned himself up, sat back at the table, and then he began to teach with his words. See, the whole thing has been teaching, but now it's formal. And the first thing Jesus says, the end of verse 12, is:“Do you understand what I have done to you?”He's implying here that they don't understand, which is what he already said in verse 7. In verse 7, Jesus told the disciples: Hey, you don't get what I'm doing now, but you will later. And now is that later: Jesus is about to explain the meaning of his washing their feet — and we're on the edge of our seats for this!What Jesus did was shocking enough, but now he's gonna tell us the deeper meaning. He starts in verse 13. Verse 13:“You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.”Notice the first thing Jesus does here is affirm the disciples. He starts by telling the disciples something they get right. And what they get right is who Jesus is. He is their “Teacher and Lord.”The word “Lord” here could be just a respectful way of talking to somebody with authority, but we know it's more than that in the New Testament. This is a confession of the deity of Jesus. Jesus is God the Son. He is the Lord Jesus. And we would expect this word to be front and center in what Jesus is called.But look at that word “teacher” in verse 13 — it's another way to say rabbi. And “rabbi” or “teacher” — that was something these early Jewish disciples called Jesus, but we don't really use that language today, at least not in our circles. I grew up in the church, and I've been a Christian for about three decades, and I don't know that I've ever heard anyone refer to Jesus as their “Lord and Teacher Jesus Christ.” But why don't we say that? That's a fair question to ask, isn't it? Because Jesus says it is right to call him Teacher, but we don't. So why not?It's actually a simple answer. It's because we combine Jesus as Teacher with his identity as Lord. This comes through in our third baptism vow: We affirm that, “with God's help, we will obey the teachings of Jesus and follow him as Lord, Savior, and Treasure.” “Learn from me”So we may not use the word “Teacher” but it is absolutely implied! This is the way we relate to Jesus as his disciples — we obey his teachings, we follow him. I think it's okay that we don't commonly call Jesus our “Teacher” — but it's okay only as long as we know he is that to us. He's certainly more to us than Teacher, but never less — Jesus teaches us how to live in this world!I think of Jesus's famous invitation in Matthew Chapter 11 to come to him and find rest. Remember he says: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me …” (Matthew 11:29). Learn from Jesus how to live!Or in the Book of Ephesians, Paul warns us not to live like the Gentiles — because their hearts are hardened and they're full of greed — and Paul says, “That is not the way you learned Christ!” (Ephesians 4:20). Hear that? We learn Christ. We learn from him! Jesus is our Teacher. It is right to call him that, but what matters most is that we know that's who he is. And when we know that, when that fact is established, then of course we're gonna do what he says. This is foundational: we should serve one another like Jesus serves us because Jesus is our Teacher and Lord, and he tells us to. And we could stop here, to be honest, because that's enough. But there's more. We should serve one another like Jesus serves us …2. Because Jesus has given us an example (vv. 14–16)This is verses 14–16, and it's really the central part of the passage. So let's read it again, and notice this whole unit is an argument. Verse 14: If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.The logic of what Jesus says is grounded in the disciples' relationship to him — the Teacher/disciple relationship is implied, but Jesus names two more relationships in verse 16: master/servant, and then sender/messenger. We see that in verse 16.Now, what's the same in all of these relationships is that there's a hierarchy, and in each one, Jesus is the superior and we are the inferior. This is vital to the argument. Jesus is saying plainly in verse 14: If I, your superior, have washed the feet on my inferiors, then my inferiors ought to wash one another's feet.And in case we get stuck on the feet-washing part, in verse 15 Jesus explains that what he did was an example bigger than feet. Jesus has given us a model for how we treat one another.He has given us a pattern for all of life — it's not about one specific act of washing feet, but this is about a way of being. This is how we live together as the body of Christ: we serve one another the way Christ served us — which included washing our feet.And so, get this: if our Teacher, our Master, if he went that low to serve us, what would we consider too low in serving one another? See what he did there? Jesus has opened up for us endless possibilities of good works. Because now, following his example, nothing can be too low. Nothing can be too inconvenient. The degree of our serving is not determined by our station, but by the needs of our brothers and sisters. That is not the way it is in the world! Seriously, don't try this at work! Stick to your job description.What About Spiritual Gifts?But the local church is different. And this is where, heads up, we need to be careful with the topic of spiritual gifts. Now we're gonna get there one day in First Corinthians, but let me just offer a word of caution here … There is a school of thought that says it's incumbent that every Christian find a church where they can use their spiritual gifts. But see, the problem with this thinking is that it can lead individual Christians to hop from church to church asking the questions, “Can I use my gift here? … Can I use my gift here? What about here? Here? Who wants this gift?” And look, it's not bad to want to use your gift, but, instead of looking for the church where you can use your gift, how about commit to a church and let the first thing you ask be: What are the needs? Where can I help? Show me the places where I can follow the example of my Teacher and wash some feet!Look, I'm not gonna mention names (because I don't wanna embarrass anybody), but I've seen that kind of needs-first serving in this church over and over again. And when the whole church serves one another this way — in the example Jesus has given us — it is one of the most beautiful, compelling realities on the planet. Because Jesus is the only reason it makes sense. He is our Teacher and Lord, and he gave us an example.Here's the third reason. We serve one another the way Jesus served us …3. Because there is a blessing that comes through doing (v. 17)This is verse 17, and it's a verse that I want everybody to see. There are few keywords in this verse that we're gonna focus on, but first, everybody find verse 17. Chapter 13, verse 17, Jesus says:“If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”First word to see here is “blesséd.” This is a wonderful word. It's used 50 times in the whole New Testament, and 40 of those times are by Jesus himself. I think that counts as one of his favorite words! And the most famous place Jesus used this word was during his Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew Chapter 5, Jesus starts that sermon with what's called the Beatitudes. You've heard these before …“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” …Jesus goes on to mention nine different blesséds, and none of them are what you'd expect. They turn the way of the world upside down — which tells us that Jesus's idea of “blessedness” is probably different too. To be blessed, according to Jesus, does not mean to be comfortable or to have things easy — it does not mean more power, money, and fame (that's the world's idea). But to be blessed according to Jesus means to be truly happy in relation to God — it's about the ‘good life' under the kingdom of God, which is the only ‘good life' that is true and lasting. To be blessed according to Jesus is not cheap fun, but it's a deep joy in God, given by God.Don't we want that? I'll take some of that in the New Year! The Way to BlessingWell, good news! Jesus is gonna tell us how we can get it. Everybody track with me — Look back at verse 17: Jesus starts, “If you know these things” — what things? He's talking about what he has just said. He's talking about the explanation he just gave in verses 14–15 for what he was doing in washing their feet. Jesus is saying: If you know I've given you an example! Or: now that you know I've given you an example! — Hey, it's good to know things isn't it? I'm so thankful that we can read the Word of God and know things about God and about life. It is a gift to know, amen. And we wanna grow in our knowledge! (2 Peter 3:18).But in verse 17, where does Jesus saying the blessing is?Verse 17: “If you know these things — or, now that you know I've given you an example … Blessed are you if you [have a Bible study and talk more about it] …Blessed are you if you [listen to a sermon and take good notes] …All goods things. But what does Jesus say in verse 17?“If you now know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”Do them. Like in real life, actually do the thing. Do what Jesus did!But Your Neighbor DoesYou know, thanks be to God, the heart of the gospel is that we are saved by grace, not by works. Romans 4:4, Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.Amen! We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. It's like Martin Luther said:“God does not need your good works … but your neighbor does.” Your brother does. Your sister does.Listen: there is a blessing from Jesus that you can only have when you serve others the way he serves us. That's why we're joyful servants!And again, the blessing is not comfort. It's not ease. It's not convenience. It's not power, money, and fame. In fact, in the serving it's pretty much the opposite of all those things. There are at least moments of discomfort, difficulty, and inconvenience. You stoop low, at a cost, with no fanfare. But Jesus says, in doing that you will be blessed.And we all raised our hands and said we want that blessing. All that's left is the doing. How Does That Look?What does that look like for you? (Come back at 5 tonight to hear more about this), but I want to ask you now: in this New Year, in what ways are you gonna follow the example of Jesus, and do what he did? Where are the needs in our church, the needs around you, that God would call you to meet?Hey, let me just say: for those of us who are worried about our church growing this year, if we just do this, we're gonna be okay. The question is not: Am I going to be cared for with all these people here? The question is: How can I serve all these people the way Jesus served me?And when we're all asking that … it's beautiful.And look: it starts here. It starts with me; it starts with the pastors. All of us are in the same boat in that we all want to be more like Jesus. I'll tell you a story I thought of last week, and this is kinda crazy, because I haven't thought of this in 22 years, but it popped in my head a few days ago. When I was a freshman in college and trying to figure out God's calling on my life, I went to an FCA event to hear this guest preacher who was talking about calling. And I don't remember his message other than this one story he told, about a dream he had. This guy has preached to people all over the country, and seen a lot of fruit, and he had this dream where he was sitting on a white horse … He is sitting on this horse, looking out over all the people he had preached the gospel to. And then he sees Jesus walking up to him, through this crowd of people, and when Jesus finally gets to him, Jesus looks up and says, “Hey, would you get off my horse?”The guy said: Hey, whatever Jesus is calling you to in life, it's never to be on his horse.We've actually seen in John 13, Jesus calls us to serve like he serves. And I want you to know: your pastors are in this for that. That's my heart for you. And what I'm about to say — I don't mean this as anything different from the past, but I just wanna tell you: with God's help, I'm gonna serve you the best I can this year. With all the grace that God supplies.And that's our prayer together, for all of us. It's that God would grow us as joyful servants of one another like Jesus is of us.That's what leads us to the Table.The TableI want us to sense in a new way the wonder that we are children of God. We are brothers and sisters of Jesus, and one another, and we live by him and for him. It's all grace! All gift! And at this Table we rest in that.We come here to thank Jesus for his cross and resurrection, and to receive afresh all that he is for us — Lord, Savior, Treasure, and Teacher.

As The Harbor celebrates 28 years of God's faithfulness, this Vision Sunday calls us back to our foundation. From the story of Mustard Seed Mountain to Jesus' closing words in the Sermon on the Mount, we're reminded that knowing the right foundation without building our lives upon it will never lead to fruit. Rooted in Matthew 7:24–29, this message challenges us to move beyond merely hearing Jesus' words and instead follow Him fully. As we step into 2026 with a renewed focus on Foundation, our prayer is that we would stand firm on Christ, produce lasting fruit, and live lives that point others to His authority and glory.Download your Vision 2026 Prayer Card by clicking here.Message Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=SyDFKER7beSmall Group Discussion Questions: https://storage2.snappages.site/PJBKS3/assets/files/14Firm-Foundation.pdfFind us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

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Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Matthew 5:1-12 | This sermon will focus on the Beatitudes as the basis and foundation of a Sermon-on-the-Mount life. At the core of this passage, we learn what it means to inherit the Kingdom of God.  

You'reconcerned about eternal things rather than temporal things. The delight of theLord is in your heart. You meditate in His law day and night. You observe to doall that's written therein. Then as God promised Joshua, you'll make your wayprosperous. You'll have good success (Joshua 1:8). So, it's my prayer you'vestarted already on the most important disciplines. I'm convinced at the verytop of that list is Bible intake and prayer. Remember, Bible intake is readingthe Bible, listening to the Bible, memorizing the Word of God, studying theBible, mainly meditating on it, thinking about it, digesting it spirituallyinto your soul. So that then it guides and directs and renews your mind everyday.  Thenright alongside that is prayer. Prayer and the Bible are close companions. Prayer,Bible reading, Bible study, Bible memorization, and meditation go hand in hand.You won't keep doing the one without the other. If you're not praying, it won'tbe long till you're not reading your Bible. If you're not reading your Bible,it won't be long till you're not praying. My friend, I encourage you topractice these two main disciplines. They will give you the wisdom, thestrength to continue on to live for the Lord in other areas of your life. Ican't help but think of Psalm 19:7-11. This Psalm begins by reminding us that creationspeaks and tells us that there is a God in heaven who created all things.Creation speaks to us loudly that there is a great and awesome and wonderfulGod (vv. 1-6). But then it also reminds us that God not only speaks throughcreation, but He speaks through His Word in verses 7-11.  “Thelaw of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul”. Back in the day whenDavid was writing this psalm, the law of the Lord would have been considered the Pentateuch, the firstfive books of the Bible. The stories of the patriarchs, the story of the nationof Israel leaving Egypt and going on their journey to the promised land. They convert, they restore, they renew the soul. That's the firstthing we read it does.  “Thetestimonies of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple”. This would be thestories of these dear people in the Old Testament and how God worked in their livesdespite their sins and failures. Then we find that that makes us wise becausewe don't have to make the same mistakes they made.  “Thenthe statutes of the Lord are right. They rejoice the heart”. That's the principlesof God's word. There are principles in God's word that guide and direct oursteps. You find these principles throughout the Bible and the eight mainprinciples listed in Matthew 5:1-11 in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Each one ofthose represents a principle of living. I wish we had time to go through a listof those. They rejoice the heart.  “Thecommandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eye”. That's thosecommandments that God gives us throughout His Word. Of course, the Great Commandmentis to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.Secondly, and equal to that, is to love your neighbor as yourself. When you dothat, your eyes are looking at God. They're looking at others the way God wantsyou to look at them. Enlightening the eyes.  “Thefear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever”. Why is it clean? Because you have afear of the Lord which means that you have a constant awareness of the presenceof the Lord in your life. You are not going to do things you shouldn't dobecause the Lord is right there. You wouldn't want to displease Him.  Then“the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether”.Otherwise, God is a just God. He punishes evil. He rewards good. He's a justGod. You recognize that. That's what you live for. Then he says in closing, “Moreover,to be desired are they than gold. Yea, than much fine gold, sweeter also thanhoney and the honeycomb. Moreover, by them your servant is warned. Inkeeping them, there is great reward.” 

How do you grow a Torah garden—and keep out those pesky gophers?  In the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua teaches us how to build a fence around the Torah, guard our roots, and protect what's sacred before it's trampled by entitlement, lust, greed, and unforgiveness. For faith that bears fruit, check out our most recent sermon from Rabbi David: “How to Grow a Torah Garden” based on our new covenant parsha, Matthew 5:27–48.

“Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” Jesus said those words in Matthew chapter five to His disciples and to a great multitude who had gathered there to hear His teaching. But what exactly does this particular teaching mean? How are we to exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees? Answers come your way next, as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.” 

Week 13 | No Longer an Echo (1995)This week, we're in Week 13 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995. This sermon was preached in California shortly after the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, at a moment when grief, fear, and outrage were fresh and deeply personal. Turning to Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount—“an eye for an eye”—Darrell invites listeners to wrestle with how followers of Jesus are called to respond when evil feels close and overwhelming. As we release this message at the close of 2025, a year many have experienced as tumultuous, it offers a challenging invitation to refuse to become echoes of violence and instead learn the costly, powerful way of Jesus: overcoming evil with good.__⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you think the New Testament covenant has diminished or replaced the Old Testament law, Jesus would like to have a word with you. In Matthew chapter five, Jesus says very plainly that He did not come to abolish the Old Testament Law, but to fulfill it. Today, Ron takes an in-depth look at the Lord's view on the Law, and on righteousness, as he moves ahead in his series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.”  

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas! As we jump back into our series on the Sermon on the Mount, hear Pastor Ron preach out of Matthew 6:5-14 on the Lord's Prayer. A great encouragement to end the year in prayer!

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Matthew 05:01-12 - The "Be-Attitudes" by Pastor John W. Brown | Matthew 05 https://s3.amazonaws.com/podcast.calvarycentral.org/mat-05a-john2025.mp3 Description: Part of the Sermon on the Mount – the Beatitudes give us a picture of what a mature Christian should look like. These words are spoken to Jesus’ disciples. They are not so much ‘be” as they are “do”.   Download Outline:

In our next-to-last episode of 2025, Tim, Jon, and BibleProject CEO, Steve Atkinson, review all the resources we released this year, while reflecting on the bigger worldwide movement of people reading the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. The guys then share about some of what's coming up next for BibleProject in 2026.TIMESTAMPSGratitude for Our Mission (0:00-4:08)New “One Story That Leads to Jesus” Reading Plan (4:08-9:01)A Year Studying Themes From Exodus (9:01-16:15)How the Bible Was Formed and the Deuterocanon / Apocrypha (16:15-17:53)The Bigger Movement of Reading the Bible as One Story (17:53-27:34)2025 Classroom Releases (27:34-30:02)2025 Updates to the BibleProject App (30:02-31:58)Ten Years of the BibleProject Podcast (31:58-33:09)What Are We Releasing in 2026? (33:09-38:38)Gratitude for Our Volunteers, Prayer Team, and Patrons (38:38-45:01)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESSubscribe to the “One Story That Leads to Jesus” annual reading plan on The Bible App by YouVersion.Check out our 2025 collections of resources! Each has a video, podcast series, scholar-written guide, reading plan, and group study.The MountainThe Exodus WayRedemptionThe WildernessListen to the 2025 podcast series How the Bible Was Formed.Watch the 2025 overview video series on The Deuterocanon / Apocrypha.Listen to the 2025 Advent podcast series.Check out OneStory, a creative nonprofit that develops free Bible studies, lessons, and homeschool curricula—all featuring BibleProject resources.See how Streetlights has localized BibleProject videos for their audience.Watch or listen to the final installment of our Genesis Classroom series, Joseph. Also check out the second installment of the Gospel of Matthew Classroom series, The Messianic Torah, which focuses on the Sermon on the Mount.Download the BibleProject App from the iOS App Store or Android Google Play Store.SHOW MUSICBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Special thanks to our guest, Steve Atkinson.Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. That's Matthew five, fourteen, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. It's no secret that we live in a fallen, darkened world. Many have grown comfortable in that darkness. What can we do to help? Ron dives into the subject next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons From the Sermon on the Mount.” 

Send us a text In Episode 2 of our slow-and-deep journey through the Sermon on the Mount, we linger over the first Beatitude: Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does “blessed” (makarioi) actually mean? What kind of “poverty” is Jesus talking about (ptōchoi)—and why does He begin His kingdom teaching here? We explore the Greek language, Old Testament echoes, and the spiritual posture Jesus calls the doorway into kingdom life: open hands, honest need, and surrender. This episode isn't about self-hatred or spiritual performance—it's about the freedom of dependence and the surprising promise that the Kingdom belongs to those who stop pretending they can earn it. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

STRONG FOUNDATION Matthew 7.24-27 Gordon Dabbs, PhD At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 7, Jesus talks about two builders. Two houses: one house stood... the other collapsed. Matthew 7.24 (ESV) Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. A life built on Jesus and the words of Jesus is built to last. A life can look strong and still be fragile. Successful and still be hollow. Put-together and still be one good storm away from collapse. What happens when Scripture is actually received — digested — allowed to do its work in us? Information changes what you know. Formation changes who you are. Jeremiah 15.16 (ESV) Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart… There's potency to Scripture. It doesn't just inform—it transforms. Hebrews 4.12 (NLT) The word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Paul told the Thessalonians: 1 Thessalonians 2.13 (NIV) When you received the word of God. . .you accepted it… as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. At work in you. Not just around you. Not just inspiring you. But reshaping you. Jesus said: Matthew 4.4 (ESV) Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. You are not just a body. You are a soul. And your soul needs nourishment. “God gave us Scripture to keep us rooted in timeless truth. Rather than taking the Old and New Testaments for granted, cultivate habits of biblical literacy, feeding regularly on the words of God (Matt. 4:4). The Bible is the ultimate test of truth and check against falsehood. The more steeped we are in God's wisdom revealed in Scripture, the more discerning we'll be as we navigate a post-truth world.” - Hans Madueme The biggest enemy of this plan is Tuesday. Busy schedules. Fatigue. Distraction. So we're keeping this doable. Ten or fifteen minutes a day. Let's build on rock. Let's be formed—not just informed. Start today @ www.prestoncrest.org/2026Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Jesus uses the “antithesis” statements in the Sermon on the Mount to highlight how the Jewish people were taking the Old Testament law out of context. The law had become a list of ways to show obedience, instead of having obedience from a heart's disposition toward God. It is in this context Jesus calls believers “to be perfect like their heavenly Father is perfect.” Perfect is not in the literal sense here, rather the Greek word “teleios” which describes believers journeying to “maturity” and “completeness” in our walk with the Lord. Jesus' purpose in calling believers to perfection is not to act “more” morally upright, it is to remind us to act in response from a heart that is saved by grace. We must remember that we have been adopted into God's family through Christ's work on the cross, that He merited for us what was impossible for us so that we can grow to resemble our Father more every day. WATCH FULL SERVICE ON YOUTUBE DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES HERE

The space between intention and reality is often marked by reflection, regret, and resolve. In Matthew 7, Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount by drawing our attention away from what we intend or admire and toward what we actually build our lives on. This sermon invites us to move beyond hearing Jesus' words and instead build on Him—the unshakable foundation who holds us steady when the storms come.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show

As we close out the year and look ahead to what's next, many of us feel the desire for fresh momentum—but aren't sure where to start. In this message, Minister Jed Logue explores how intentional, Spirit-led growth can ignite lasting change in every area of life.Using the memorable SPARK framework, this message invites you to evaluate five key areas of health—Spiritual, People, Activity, Resources, and Knowledge—and take one meaningful step toward becoming the healthiest version of who God created you to be. Drawing from Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, practical life experience, and biblical wisdom, this message offers a clear and realistic pathway for personal renewal.Whether you're feeling spiritually dry, relationally disconnected, physically depleted, financially stuck, or unsure of your next step, this message will help you identify where God may be inviting you to grow—and how small, intentional choices can build powerful momentum over time.If you're longing for clarity, direction, discipline, or a renewed sense of purpose, this message will challenge and encourage you to ignite your SPARK and move forward with intention in the year ahead.

Matthew 6:5-13 | E.M. Bounds in his classic, Power Through Prayer, notes that prayer is great spiritual work, and our flesh opposes great spiritual work. This is so true. We long to lean into this great spiritual work in a deeper way because we know there is a depth of communion, transformation, and enjoyment with the Lord as our prayer life with Him deepens.  This Sunday we turn to Jesus' teaching on prayer in the Sermon on the Mount to prepare us for a deeper prayer life in 2026. 

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Scribes and Pharisees Seeking a Sign The scribes and Pharisees asked Jesus for a sign to prove who He was. Their intent was not to confirm faith but to find something to condemn Him for. They wanted to tempt or trap Him. The Nature of Seeking Signs Seeking signs is human nature. Examples: Gideon sought confirmation from God, and God honored his request. Gideon asked for a wet fleece with dry ground, then a dry fleece with wet ground. If the motivation is to increase faith, God will provide a sign. Signs can be tokens or indications to obey, pay attention, or learn. Some seek signs not to believe but to avoid dealing with something in their hearts. Abundance of Existing Signs Many signs had already been given in the preceding 11 chapters of Matthew. Jesus had already done much to prove He was God. If the motivation is disbelief, no additional signs will be given. The desire should be to know Christ and be saved. Evil and Adulterous Generation Jesus called them an evil and adulterous generation for seeking a sign. These were the same people who would crucify Christ. They wanted something new, but there is nothing new in the Word of God. The Word of God is a sign for all. Seeking a sign to justify disbelief is an evil and adulterous thought pattern. Signs They Rejected The preaching of John the Baptist: John preached repentance and the coming Messiah. He identified Jesus as the Lamb of God. They went to hear John but did not receive the sign. Testimonies of those healed by Christ: The blind man testified that he was healed by Jesus, regardless of whether Jesus was a sinner. Testimonies of God’s people are a sign to the world. The Word of Christ Himself: God spoke to the heart, revealing Himself. The greatest sign is when the Holy Ghost speaks to the heart. Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount and taught in the temple. Refusing to hear Jesus means one will never be saved. Evil and Adulterous Hearts Seeking something different indicates evil in the heart. Looking for something other than what God has given is adulterous. It means wanting a different God or something else entirely. The Sign of Jonah The only sign to be given would be the sign of Jonah. Jonah went into the belly of death and was delivered. Jesus would go into the heart of the earth, die for sins, and rise again. The resurrection is the greatest sign. The discomfort of the scribes and Pharisees can be imagined when they learned of the empty tomb. The guards reported an angel descending, rolling back the stone, and their falling like dead men. Proofs of Christ’s Resurrection Many people have made a profession of faith and testify that Jesus is alive. Mary recognized Jesus when He spoke her name in the garden. Jesus is on the throne of glory. Signs in Matthew’s Gospel The leper: Jesus healed a leper, cleansing him from his disease. The centurion’s servant: Jesus healed the centurion’s servant sick with palsy. The centurion demonstrated great faith. The crippled man: Four men lowered a crippled man through the roof to reach Jesus. Jesus forgave his sins and healed him, telling him to take up his bed and walk. The scribes and Pharisees murmured because they didn’t believe Jesus had the power to forgive sins. The blind man: Jesus healed a blind man, which was unprecedented. The woman with the issue of blood: She touched the hem of Jesus’ garment and was immediately healed. Jesus stopped and asked who touched Him, revealing the miracle to the crowd. Jairus’ daughter: Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter from the dead. He told them she was only sleeping, but they laughed at Him. Conviction and Belief These signs should lead to conviction and belief. Seeing these miracles should cause one to question why they don’t believe. Personal experience of being born again is a sign. God is not hiding what He has done. If the reason for seeking a sign is to confirm doubt, no more will be given. Everything already given is sufficient. The Importance of the Word and Spirit The only signs needed are from the Word of God and the Spirit of God. What matters is the Word of God and the Holy Ghost. The question is whether one wants to believe. Creation as a Sign Creation itself is a sign of God’s eternal power and Godhead. Romans 1:20 states that these things are clearly seen from the creation of the world. People are without excuse because they have this sign. The Rainbow as a Sign The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant not to flood the earth again. Genesis 9 establishes the rainbow as a token of this covenant. It serves as a reminder of God’s promise. Conclusion The problem is not the lack of signs but the lack of belief in the signs already given. Signs include preaching, testimonies, and the Word of God. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. The only thing needed to be saved is to believe. The invitation is to run to Jesus and respond to the signs that have been given.

As part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He teaches his followers not only to do the right things but for the right reasons.

Mark Medley opens Psalm 105 and invites us to practice gratitude so we can remember and retell God's works among us. He frames the morning as “stones of remembrance,” rehearsing how the Lord formed belonging, deepened growth, and multiplied service in 2025—and how those simple steps will shape the year ahead.Under Belong, Mark celebrates the fruit of a team-led pastoral model that equips the saints and makes space for many voices. Average attendance rose by more than 80 people each week. Thirty-eight new partners (17 families) completed the New Partners track. More than 15 babies were dedicated, and nine people were baptized. Community Groups ranged from apologetics, traditional skills, and business cohorts to support groups and “Dinners for 8,” while house-church style gatherings carried fellowship through the year. Trinity Christian Academy surged to 242 Friday co‑op students (104 families), added 45 high schoolers in Thursday core classes, and now connects 133 families across TCA's ministries. Midweek equipping and a growing rhythm of Triads point to where we're headed next.Under Grow, Mark highlights Scripture at the center. The church moved through Nehemiah, the Sermon on the Mount, and Ephesians 1–3, with 127 people in a chronological Bible plan. Twenty-one days of corporate prayer and fasting pressed roots deeper into God. Leadership pipelines—Trinity Ministry Apprenticeship and the Timothy Team—multiplied emerging teachers and mentors. Marriage and parenting equipping, FIT classes, and young mothers' discipleship helped homes become disciple-making hubs.Under Serve, presence turned belief into action. Seven Serve Day projects mobilized 80 volunteers across parks, schools, assisted living, and downtown outreach. A providential building purchase provided long‑term stability and room for a sanctuary build‑out. Justice and mercy advanced through protecting human life initiatives, Street Hope, Hope Resource Center, and a thriving prison ministry. ROTC cadets found discipleship, meals, and mentors through weekly rhythms on campus. Partnerships with Empower School and Farm and Compassion Coalition deepened local impact.Globally, our people touched five continents. Two Cuba trips trained leaders and helped purchase a house‑church property now hosting forty-plus people. In Tanzania, the Maasai community grew in discipleship and development as the Victoria Watoto School surpassed 150 students. Partners in France and Poland discipled young professionals and united churches, while next‑gen missionaries served in South Korea, Poland, Thailand, and Honduras. Sent Ones extended reach through Siberian Missions, the Ezra Project, and Thrive Ministries, including new translations and grief-care resources in Ukrainian and Russian.Looking to 2026, Mark calls us to grow deeper to know Christ and make Him known. Imagine your next step—belong, grow, or serve—and join the story.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

By Roc Corbett - This message explores Christ's powerful encouragement in Matthew 6:33—“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” In the midst of grief, trials, and uncertainty, Jesus reminds us that God knows our needs and promises to provide. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, this message offers

Over the next few days, Ron shares a few of his best messages from twenty-twenty-five. Each will come from his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on The Mount.”  Coming up next, a message about how believers in Christ should impact the world we live in. As you'll see over the next twenty minutes or so, salt and light are not things Jesus asked us to become. They are what we already are.  

Christmas Eve 2025 | Matthew 7:24-27 | Josh Miller

ICYMI: This episode is one of our earliest episodes, and originally aired on 5/14/2020   In this introductory conversation, Dr. Jonathan Pennington joins the Center for Hebraic Thought as its newest fellow and shares how his journey through philosophy and biblical scholarship led him to see the New Testament as part of a deeply sophisticated intellectual tradition. Pennington discusses how early Christianity, though written in Greek and shaped within a Hellenistic world, did not abandon its Jewish roots but rather translated its robust metaphysic across cultural lines. Drawing from his work on Jesus as a philosopher, Pennington explains that the New Testament doesn't reject or capitulate to Greco-Roman philosophy—it stands alongside it, often outthinking and outlasting it. In contrast to Stoicism's emotional detachment and denial of suffering's reality, the Bible presents a profoundly realistic vision: a God who enters the world, values the body, and promises the restoration of creation through Shalom. Pennington argues that Jesus—especially in Matthew's Gospel—functions as a public philosopher. In moments like the Sermon on the Mount or debates with religious elites, Jesus offers strikingly rational, ethical, and metaphysical responses to life's biggest questions. This episode introduces not only a new CHT fellow, but a vision of Scripture as intellectually vibrant, emotionally honest, and endlessly translatable. We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org

This is an audio recording of the book The Works of Jesus. This book endeavors to assemble a comprehensive  look at the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ using only the scriptures, without any added teaching, doctrines or thoughts of men. This book is divided by gospel and category of work and it is also sorted by verse. All scriptures are taken from NKJV bible copyright Thomas Nelson 1982. Scripture assembly came via revelation of the Holy Spirit. If you have ever wanted to look more in depth at the earthly ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ this will be a great resource for you!Also there is a piece of bonus content, the entire sermon on the mount is recorded in an unabridged format!Send us a text Support the show

The Danger of Words: Taming the Tongue in a Divisive Age | James 3 Study In this episode, we delve deeply into James chapter 3, discussing the critical importance of taming our tongues in an age rife with reckless and dangerous speech. Observing both scripture and real-world experiences, we explore how words can divide communities and spread deception. Highlighting various biblical passages, including the Sermon on the Mount and the Fall in Genesis, we reveal how the enemy uses words to sow discord and question God's character. Practical advice is offered to help us speak with wisdom and truth, emphasizing the need for self-control, rooted in God's word, to navigate today's tumultuous times.

What if loving your spouse first is the most loving thing you can do for your kids and your country? We open with a hard look at modern parenting and explain why a spouse-first home gives children security, clarity, and a living picture of covenant love they can carry into their own marriages. It's a call to realignment: step back from living through your kids, rebuild the partnership that holds the family together, and let your priorities teach what your words cannot.We lean into Scripture for a sturdy framework. Titus 2 sketches a mentoring culture where older believers model self-control, integrity, and love, training the next generation to build wise, peaceful homes. From the Sermon on the Mount, we sit with the Beatitudes, anger and reconciliation, and the charge to be salt and light—practical guidance for turning conflict into peace and shining in quiet, consistent ways that honor God. The thread is everyday faith lived credibly, so that even critics find little to fault.History adds weight and texture. We highlight FDR's 1934 Christmas message on courage and unity, then connect President Truman's claim that the world's problems yield to biblical principles with Coolidge's warning that our institutions rest on Scripture. The lesson is plain: private virtue sustains public order. A vivid Medal of Honor account of Corporal Orlando F. Boss underscores courage as love in action. We also own a sourcing mix-up and talk about verifying with primary documents—because truthfulness in small details builds trust in bigger ones.If this resonated, share it with a friend who values faith, family, and country. Subscribe for more reflections on Scripture, marriage, and American heritage, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps spread light.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2

Are you worshiping God, or just going through the motions? In this dangerous conversation, Kirk and his son James expose the difference between true worship and empty performance. From Jesus' words about the Pharisees to the Sermon on the Mount, we dive deep into what it means to worship in spirit and in truth. If worship has become about emotions, routine, or impressing others, it may be worthless. Join us as we challenge ourselves to keep worship pure and centered on God alone. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Carnivore Snax: http://carnivoresnax.com/kirk (Code: Kirk) America's Christian Credit Union: https://americaschristiancu.com/kirk Brave Books: http://bravebooks.com/kirk (Code: Kirk) Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #DangerousConversations #TrueWorship #ChristianPodcast #WorshipGod #FaithAndTruth #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #EmptyReligion #DangerousConversation #BiblicalTruth #ChristianTalkShow #FaithOverPerformance #WorshipInSpirit #ChurchTruth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love and Torah – what's love got to do with it? This study series is based on the “Two Great Commands” – love Yahweh and love your neighbor. Continuing our journey into the second of the Two Great Commands, ‘love your neighbor', Rabbi Steve Berkson turns to Luke 6:20, where he examines the event known as the Sermon on the Mount. Messiah teaches His disciples, contrasting life in this world (the below) with life in the heavens (the above). • Do you feel blessed when others mistreat you because of your faith in the Messiah? • Are you able to look ahead to the joy that is coming? Can you practice delayed gratification? • How can it be a bad thing when people speak well of you? What people? • How is it possible to love your enemy as the Messiah taught us to? Were you ever an “enemy of Elohim”? Didn't He love you when you were in that state? Rabbi Berkson once again dissects the words in these passages so that you will have a deeper understanding of what Yah expects of you, so that you can do it and receive the blessings. Visit our website, https://mtoi.org, to learn more about MTOI. https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide You can reach MTOI by emailing us at admin@mtoi.org or calling 423-250-3020. Join us for Shabbat Services and Torah Study LIVE, streamed on our website, mtoi.org, YouTube, and Rumble every Saturday at 1:15 p.m., and every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time for Torah Study Live Stream.

#catholic #sspx #adventThere are two comings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the first at Christmas and the second at the Last Judgment.St. Paul speaks of the Last Judgment today when he says: “pass no judgment before the time, until the Lord comes, Who will both bring to light the things hidden in darkness and make manifest the counsels of hearts.”We know this is one of the characteristics of the Last Judgment: everything will be revealed.But this is also one of the characteristics of the First Coming of Our Lord: His first coming brought to light many things that were hidden before.Recall what the old man Simeon said in prophecy to Our Lady, in the very same chapter as today's Gospel, when He says that Our Lord will be a light of revelation to the Gentiles.The first chapter of St. John's Gospel, which we read at the end of every Mass, also speaks of Our Lord as the light in His first coming, saying that He is “the true light, which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world”.And in this time of Advent, the Church quotes for us this prophetical passage from Isaias: “The people that sat in darkness, hath seen great light: and to them that sat in the region of the shadow of death, light is sprung up” (Is. 9:2). St. Matthew tells us that this prophecy was fulfilled by the preaching of Our Lord.The light that Our Lord brought to the world with His first Coming is very great:He showed us clearly what our purpose is, what we are made for.He taught us the moral law in a much clearer way than the Old Testament did. Recall the Sermon on the Mount, which shines a new light on the Ten Commandments. By doing this, He gave us a much clearer idea of what is good and what is evil, what is sinful and what is not.Our Lord showed us clearly the meaning of suffering and how the Cross is a valuable part of our life, if we bear it with humility and resignation.Our Lord showed us clearly the way that we must live our lives, if we are to fulfill our God-given purpose.Our Lord gave us the fullness of revelation, all of the supernatural truths that we need to know in order to unite ourselves with God.St. John says of Our Lord that “His life was the light of men”. His life and His teaching changed the course of the world simply because Our Lord brought a light into this world that it had never seen before and which can never be exceeded.But, as you know, the reaction to this light was very different on the part of those who received it in Our Lord's lifetime.When you are in a dark room for some time and then you go outside, the light is too bright for your eyes. There are three things that you can do:Go back inside and return to the darkness.Close your eyes to the light and try to walk in a state of blindness.Allow your eyes to hurt for a little while until they are able to adjust to the brightness.These represent the three types of reactions to Our Lord's light both in His time and ours.

Matthew 7:13-20 | Jose Concepcion

In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall revisit Matthew chapters 8 and 9 to explore the escalating revelation of Jesus' authority—from healing a leper and a centurion's servant to calming a storm and forgiving sins. They trace how each miracle expands the borders of inclusion, challenges human expectations, and demonstrates that nothing—disease, distance, nature, or even sin—can stand outside Jesus' transforming reach. The conversation turns deeply practical for Christian coaches, connecting forgiveness and reconciliation to the heart of transformational coaching. Key Highlights Inclusion as the heartbeat of the Kingdom. Jesus' first acts after the Sermon on the Mount—healing a leper and a Roman centurion's servant—reveal a radical openness that shocks religious boundaries. Escalating power and presence. Each story shows Jesus' authority expanding: from physical healing to calming creation to resolving the cosmic issue of sin. Opting out vs. opting in. Many reject Jesus not because He excludes them, but because inclusion offends their control, comfort, or sense of superiority. Forgiveness as spiritual power. Forgiving sins wasn't symbolic—it was a cataclysmic act that disrupted religious structures and revealed divine reconciliation. Coaching connection. Like Jesus, coaches help others see what's hidden beneath the surface—often an invisible need for forgiveness or reconciliation that keeps clients stuck. Takeaways Transformation begins with inclusion. God's kingdom reaches the excluded first—and invites everyone willing to step in. Forgiveness is deeper than fixing. In both faith and coaching, lasting change often starts with releasing resentment or guilt. Don't fear the storm. Growth requires following Jesus into chaos—where peace and clarity emerge. Invisible forces matter. Emotional and spiritual "black holes" like unforgiveness bend everything around them until they're addressed. Coaching is kingdom work. Helping clients reconcile—to God, themselves, and others—is a sacred act of restoration, not just problem-solving.