Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey welcomes Adam York and Randy Lee back to the Reformed Forum classroom for the second part of a conversation on global theological education and OPC foreign missions. Whereas the previous discussion focused especially on Uganda and faith-centered finance, this episode turns to York's recent teaching trip to Ethiopia and the biblical-theological material he taught on the Gospels and Acts. The conversation traces major themes from John 1:51 and Jacob's ladder to Matthew's genealogy, Jesus as true Israel, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables of the kingdom, Peter's confession, Matthew 24–25, the Great Commission, and the book of Acts. Along the way, York shows how the hope of heaven opened in Christ, the end of exile, the gift of the Spirit, and the church's missionary calling all belong together in the unfolding work of the risen and ascended Lord. Participants Camden BuceyAdam YorkRandy Lee Resources mentioned Hope Orthodox Presbyterian ChurchOPC Foreign MissionsOPC Short-Term MissionsReformed Academy

Father shows us that the Beatitudes are the idea that we need grace to live up to.

Faith Comes from HEARING | Episode #214In Episode #214 of the Way of the Bible podcast, we continue our study of Jesus' concluding illustration in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on the opening words of Matthew 7:24: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice...” The emphasis of this episode is on one crucial word: hears. Jesus teaches that hearing His words is the beginning of a life built upon a solid foundation. Yet throughout Scripture, we see that people can hear the same message and respond very differently. Why is that?The episode explores the distinction between physical hearing and spiritual hearing. Physical hearing involves receiving sounds through our ears, but spiritual hearing involves the heart. Jesus repeatedly emphasized that understanding and responding to God's Word is ultimately a matter of the heart's condition. To illustrate this truth, we examine Jesus' explanation of the Parable of the Sower in Luke 8. The seed is the Word of God, but the condition of the soil determines the outcome. Some hear and quickly lose the message. Others receive it temporarily but fall away under pressure. Some become distracted by life's worries and pleasures. Only the good soil receives, retains, and produces fruit. This leads to a deeper question: what makes a heart capable of receiving God's Word? Scripture answers through the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Jeremiah describes the human heart as deceitful and beyond cure, while Ezekiel records God's promise to remove hearts of stone and replace them with hearts of flesh. God promises to place His Spirit within His people, enabling them to follow His ways. The episode then connects these promises to the ministry of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit. Through Christ, God provides cleansing, renewal, and the gift of His Spirit, making genuine faith possible. Finally, we arrive at Romans 10:17: “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Faith is not merely intellectual agreement. It is the response of a transformed heart that hears the Gospel, believes that Jesus Christ is risen from the dead, and responds in repentance and surrender. The episode concludes with a challenge. Jesus is still speaking through His Word today. Some hear and obey. Others hear and remain unchanged. The difference lies not in the message but in the condition of the heart. The question each listener must answer is simple:Do I have ears to hear?

Friends of the Rosary,Three key messages from Our Lord in today's main reading of the Gospel (Matthew 7:6, 12-14) are still related to the Sermon on the Mount:"Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine.""Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets.""Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction."The metaphor of the narrow gate means choosing a life of faith, humility, and obedience to God rather than following the easy, self-indulgent paths of the world.Two paths, two distinct ways to live. One leads to life and the other to spiritual destruction.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 23, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

The Warning We Have Forgotten #RTTBROS #NIGHTLIGHT #USA250 #America250 #Nation250The Warning We Have Forgotten"Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock."— Matthew 7:24THE STORYWashington knew it would happen. He said so publicly, and then spent the rest of his life watching it begin.His Farewell Address, delivered in September 1796, is one of the greatest documents in American history and one of the least read. His warning was specific and urgent: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." Not helpful additions. Indispensable supports.He went further: "In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness." A man who works to remove religion and morality from public life, Washington said, has no business calling himself a patriot.He warned against excessive partisanship, foreign entanglements, and the accumulation of national debt. He named the temptations that would always threaten the republic and warned against them with the plainness of a man who had nothing left to gain and only the truth left to give. He was ignored on nearly every point. Promptly and comprehensively.THE REFLECTIONThere is something almost unbearably poignant about a great man's farewell wisdom being set aside by the very people he served. Washington had earned the right to be heard. And the warning he left was grounded not in political theory but in lived conviction: without God, republics fall.Matthew 7:24 is the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. The wise man builds on rock. The foolish man builds on sand. The difference between them is not intelligence or resources. It is whether they have heard Christ's words and done them.Washington was applying the same principle to a nation. Build on religion and morality and the storms will come and the house will stand. Remove those pillars and build on human cleverness, and the end is predictable.We have had two hundred and fifty years to test Washington's thesis. Every generation that has honored the pillars has prospered. Every generation that has subverted them has suffered. The warning was left for us. We still have time to hear it.THE PATRIOT'S PRAYERLord, we confess that we have been among the generations that neglected the warning of the wise. We have allowed the pillars to be weakened, in our public life, in our schools, in our homes. We repent of the neglect and ask You to help us rebuild. Let this anniversary be not merely a celebration but a rededication, a return to the rock on which this nation was founded. In Jesus' name, Amen.PRAY IT FORWARDWhat one thing can you do this week, in your home, your church, or your community, to strengthen the pillars of religion and morality that Washington called indispensable? Ask God to show you, and do it.

God wants to bless your life. The problem is that people don't always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus' most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudes—the conditions for receiving God's blessing on your life. They still apply to your life today!The world needs peacemakers now more than ever! In this message series, Pastor Rick walks through misconceptions about peacemaking, the ways conflict affects your relationship with God, and how you can be a peacemaker in your relationships at home, at work, and with your friends.It takes courage to approach someone you are in conflict with and tell them you want to work things out. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick explains why, if you want to resolve conflict in your relationships, you have to be willing to make the first move. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

This week we finish the three part series on the famouse Sermon on the Mount. We see that the principles of Jesus kingdom impact every area of our lives - even our thoughts. The foundation of our characters must be built on Jesus the solid rock, only then can we experience true joy!Year B Quarter 2 Week 26All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

In this message from The Beatitudes, Caleb Cole teaches from Matthew 5:8, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” A pure heart is not a perfect heart, but an undivided heart surrendered to God. Through Scripture, Caleb challenges us to examine our speech, money, thoughts, actions, and eyes, and to ask Jesus for a new heart that can truly see and experience God. (00:00) - Matthew 5 and The Beatitudes (02:13) - Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (03:34) - The Heart as the Center of a Person (05:00) - What Blessed Means (06:00) - What Pure in Heart Means (07:30) - A Pure Heart Is an Undivided Heart (09:00) - Your Speech Reveals Your Heart (11:10) - Your Money Reveals Your Heart (16:00) - Your Thoughts Reveal Your Heart (18:00) - How Our Thoughts Become Tainted (21:00) - Taking Every Thought Captive (22:00) - Your Actions Reveal Your Heart (24:00) - You Must Be Born Again (26:10) - Ask God for a Pure Heart (29:20) - Guard Your Eyes (32:00) - The Promise of Seeing God (36:00) - A Prayer for a New Heart

Understanding the Imprecatory PsalmsAppoint someone evil to oppose my enemy. Let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty...May his days be few... May his children be wandering beggars... - Psalm 109Those words are in the Bible. For many Christians, reading Psalm 109 for the first time is shocking. It sounds more like a cry of vengeance than a prayer of faith. How can these words exist alongside Jesus' command to "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44)?These prayers have a name: imprecatory prayers.Imprecatory prayers are prayers that call upon God to judge evil, stop the wicked, and bring justice. They are not rare exceptions hidden in obscure parts of Scripture. The Psalms contain many of them, including Psalms 5, 10, 17, 35, 58, 69, 70, 79, 83, and 109.But what are we supposed to do with them? Here are a few things to consider.They Are Inspired ScriptureOne temptation is to dismiss these psalms as emotional outbursts. Perhaps David lost his temper. Maybe the psalmists were simply expressing raw human emotion. But Scripture itself will not allow us to take that approach. The Psalms are inspired by God and accepted as such by both Jews and Christians. Even more significantly, Jesus treated them as authoritative Scripture. The New Testament quotes from imprecatory psalms without apology or correction. Jesus referenced them, and both Peter and Paul drew from them in their teaching.What About "Love Your Enemies"?The greatest tension comes when we compare these psalms with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.Jesus said:Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. - Matthew 5:44How do we reconcile that command with prayers asking God to bring judgment?Context matters.The imprecatory psalms are often written from a kingdom context. David was not merely a private individual nursing personal grudges. He was God's appointed king, responsible for protecting a nation from those who sought its destruction. Jesus, however, was addressing personal relationships. He taught His followers how to respond when insulted, mistreated, or persecuted in everyday life. Turning the other cheek addresses personal retaliation, pride, and revenge. It does not erase the reality that evil exists and sometimes threatens innocent lives. The two teachings are simply addressing different situations.These Prayers Are Not About Personal RevengeThe imprecatory psalms should never become weapons for settling personal scores. They are not prayers against the coworker who gossiped about you nor tools for getting even with someone who hurt your feelings.God says:It is mine to avenge; I will repay. - Deuteronomy 32:35Personal vengeance belongs to God. Imprecatory prayers are not invitations to hatred. They are acts of surrender that place justice in God's hands rather than our own.A Cry for Evil to Be StoppedAt their heart, these prayers express a longing for evil to end. They arise in moments when wickedness seems unchecked, when innocent people suffer, and when injustice appears to triumph. For believers living in times of war, this reality becomes painfully clear. When missiles fall and innocent lives are threatened, the immediate prayer is often not, "Lord, help me feel more forgiving." Instead, it is, "Lord, stop this evil. Protect the innocent. Do whatever is necessary to bring this violence to an end." Imprecatory prayers remind us that longing for justice is not unspiritual. It reflects God's own hatred of evil.God's Glory Is the GoalThese psalms are ultimately God-centered.Psalm 79:9 says:Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for your name's sake.The deepest concern of these prayers is not personal comfort but God's honor. They ask: Will evil have the final word? Will the wicked appear victorious forever? Or will the world see that God is righteous, just, and worthy of glory?The imprecatory psalms cry out for God to vindicate His name.What Can We Learn?The imprecatory psalms teach us that:Evil is real and should never be minimized.Justice matters because God is just.Personal revenge belongs to God alone.There are times when it is right to ask God to stop evil.God's glory, not our bitterness, must remain at the center of our prayers.Most of us will not pray prayers like Psalm 109 every day.But perhaps our discomfort with these passages reveals something important. We often prefer a version of God that is loving but not judging, merciful but not holy. Yet the Bible presents a God who is both. He is patient and compassionate, but He also hates evil and promises that injustice will not endure forever.

We all enjoy attention and recognition to some degree. But what does Jesus say about how who deserves the attention when we give? Matthew 6:1-4

If intelligent design is so apparent in living organisms and in the cosmos, why don't more people accept it? Here on part two of our conversation with President of Reasons to Believe, biochemist, author, and apologist, Dr. Fuz Rana, we explore this question and reveal how people do in fact recognize design, but yet suppress that truth. Fuz will give us some winsome wisdom about how we as Christians can intelligently engage in the theology-science dialogue and help unbelievers see Christ more clearly. Fuz's Testimony and Background: "As a graduate student studying biochemistry, I was captivated by the cell's complexity, elegance, and sophistication. The inadequacy of evolutionary scenarios to account for life's origin compelled me to conclude that life must come from a Creator. Reading through the Sermon on the Mount convinced me that Jesus really was who Christians claimed him to be: Lord and Savior. Still, encouraging others to join me in following Christ wasn't important to me—until my father died. His death changed that. In 1999, I left my position in research and development at a Fortune 500 company to join Reasons to Believe. I felt the most important thing I could do as a scientist was to show Christians and non-Christians alike the powerful scientific evidence for God's existence and for the reliability of the Bible."Free Resources from Watchman Fellowship Naturalism: https://www.watchman.org/Naturalism/ProfileNaturalism.pdfScientism: https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdfPanpsychism: https://www.watchman.org/files/ProfilePanpsychism.pdfAtheism: https://www.watchman.org/profiles/pdf/atheismprofile.pdfAdditional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Fair feels natural in marriage. Grace does not. When we follow our instincts, we often aim for control, payback, or the bare minimum, then wonder why the same fights keep repeating. We dig into why rules can manage behavior but never create the deep heart change a Christian marriage needs, and why Jesus goes straight after what is happening beneath the surface. We've been studying the Sermon on the Mount, and the message is unmistakable: God's kingdom economy is upside down. Jesus calls us to forgive when we want to punish, to serve when we want to be served, to pray when we want to judge, and to love most when our spouse deserves it least. We translate those commands into real, practical marriage moments like harsh words, old offenses resurfacing, unequal workloads, and the temptation to keep score. We also share a personal story from our own life about choosing a small step of financial obedience and watching God provide in unexpected ways, not just to improve a bank account but to grow our faith. The thread tying it all together is simple and hard: amazement at Jesus' teaching is temporary, but obedience plants truth deep enough to change the tone of a home. If you want a biblically healthy marriage marked by forgiveness, compassion, and real transformation, listen now and take one concrete step today. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review that helps more couples find the path toward God's design for marriage.Support the showFor episode transcripts, click HERE.For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FBApple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave your review HERE.

Dave opens up Matthew 7:13-23 and reminds us of the reality that Jesus is the only way to God

Join us this summer as we journey through the Sermon on the Mount, slowing down to sit with the words of Jesus and discover The Way That Leads To Life: a life rooted in the love of God, formed by the wisdom of God, and lived in the freedom of God.Each Monday morning, we will release a companion podcast episode that invites you to slow down and sit with the words of Jesus through a guided Scripture reading and reflection on that week's passage from the Sermon on the Mount.This week, we will contemplate Matthew 5:13-16.For more information, head to www.portcity.church/theway.

What if your worship isn't being received the way you think it is? In Matthew 5:23-26, Jesus gives one of the most sobering teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. You travel days to bring your offering. You finally arrive at the altar. And Jesus says stop. If your brother has something against you, leave your gift, go make it right, and then come back to worship. Jesus makes it clear: you cannot be right with God while refusing to deal with broken relationships. Whether you're carrying the offense or someone else is carrying it against you, the responsibility to pursue peace is yours. Unresolved offense doesn't just damage relationships. It hinders worship and gives the enemy room to work. To be presence driven is to refuse to walk in offense.

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most impactful and important teachings at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry. Join us as we dive into His teachings on the heart of God's kingdom and what it means to live as His follower today. From the Beatitudes to prayer, generosity, forgiveness and faithful obedience, each message unpacks how Christ calls us to a transformed life that reflects His truth, grace, and righteousness in everyday living.

In this sermon, guest preacher Jackson Hankey helps us seek the narrow way that Jesus describes in his Sermon on the Mount. We hope you enjoyed this sermon! To learn more about our ministry, you can visit us at the Harvest Plains website. Harvest Plains Church is a small church plant located in Mapleton, North Dakota. Our heart is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our local communities, and to build disciples with Bible-centered preaching. If you're near Mapleton or the Fargo/Moorhead area, we'd love to have you join us!

This episode is part 37 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon.This episode covers chapters 12-13 of the book of 3 Nephi. Jesus had appeared to the surviving Nephites gathered at a temple in the Land Bountiful. The Mormon Jesus gave his opening lecture the included a formula for baptism.Now, the Mormon Jesus begins to teach a version of the Sermon on the Mount that strongly parallels Matthew chapters 5-7. This episode covers the part that follows chapters 5 and 6. We look at subtle differences but also things retained from the Sermon on the Mount that don't seem to make much sense for ancient America. Some things had such a cultural context that I wonder if these Nephites would even know what the Mormon Jesus was talking about.Further research:Book of Mormon in videoJoseph Smith: The Prophet of the RestorationThe Book of Mormon online: 3 Nephi [chapter 12, 13]Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Matthew Chapter 5 & 6 — Kingdom Living                    Episode 408 Join me as we journey through Matthew chapters 5 and 6 using the World English Bible. In this powerful episode, we begin exploring the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus teaches about true kingdom living, prayer, forgiveness, love, and trusting God completely. Along with reading Scripture, I'll share short synopses and encouragement designed to help make God's Word relevant for everyday life. These chapters challenge us to live differently, love deeply, and keep our eyes focused on our Heavenly Father. #RelevanceForToday #Matthew5 #Matthew6 #SermonOnTheMount #WorldEnglishBible #BibleReading #ChristianPodcast #JesusChrist #FaithJourney #BibleStudy #DailyFaith

This Week's EpisodeWe aren't called to fit in - we're called to stand out with flavor and fire. Influence that reflects heaven, not the algorithm of the world.

This Week's EpisodeJesus doesn't just raise the bar - He changes the game. From outer actions to inner transformation, this is a new kind of righteousness.

Join us as we continue to make our way through the Sermon on the Mount. This week, Jesus speaks to lust, divorce, and the failure of seeing others as merely objects for our use.    Text: Matthew 5:27-32

Pastor Andy is in the middle of concluding his series, "Foundations For Faith" with today's installment, Part 10 'Blessed and Highly Favored by CHOICE'. Using Rev. 1:3 as our main text, as well as Matt. 5:3-12 (sermon on the mount) we are shown how to CHOOSE to be blessed in our daily lives.

Pastor David continues our series in the Sermon on the Mount with his exposition of Matthew 5:8.OUTLINE(V8A) THE CONDITION OF THE PURE IN HEART;Genesis 6:5Jeremiah 17:9-101 Samuel 16:7Psalm 24:3-6Proverbs 20:9Acts 15:8-9Jeremiah 31:33-341 Peter 1:22(V8B) THE CONDUCT OF THE PURE IN HEART;Matthew 23:25-26; 27-28Jeremiah 31:31Ezekiel 11:19-20Matthew 22:372 Timothy 2:221 Peter 1:14-16 (Leviticus 11:44)Matthew 6:20-21(V8C) (AND) THE VISION FOR THE PURE IN HEART.1 Timothy 6:16Exodus 12:8bDeuteronomy 34:10aExodus 33:18-23John 1:18John 3:3John 14:9b1 John 3:2Revelation 22:1-5Psalm 24:6Numbers 6:24-27

Sermon on the Mount Introduction (Life of Messiah 45) | Jesus, Moses, and True Righteousness Thomas Fretwell resumes his Life of Messiah series after reviewing the twelve apostles and Judas, returning to Luke 6 and introducing the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5–7 (with Luke 6 as the shorter parallel). He explains common misunderstandings of the sermon and argues it primarily addresses a correct interpretation of the Mosaic Law in its first-century Jewish context, repudiating Pharisaical externalism and calling for internal, heart-level righteousness for believers, not a works-based salvation or merely a future-kingdom constitution. He highlights Matthew's Jewish emphasis versus Luke's Gentile focus, and develops the “new Moses” theme by linking Jesus “going up the mountain” and “sitting down” to Exodus/Deuteronomy imagery and Deuteronomy 18's prophet-like-Moses promise. The episode ends at Matthew 5:2 as Jesus begins to teach. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46uyDZZY7W1K9UGAnw TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr.fretwell?_t=ZN-8w8NXIFTHkc&_r=1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/theology.apologetics Websites: www.ezrafoundation.org www.theologyandapologetics.com

Jason takes a break from his series on The Sermon On The Mount to bring us a special Father's Day Message.

This week we finish the three part series on the famouse Sermon on the Mount. We see that the principles of Jesus kingdom impact every area of our lives - even our thoughts. The foundation of our characters must be built on Jesus the solid rock, only then can we experience true joy!Year B Quarter 2 Week 26All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

In this message from June 22nd, 2026, Youth Pastor Brett Harper walks us through what Jesus says about our deeds and desires during the Sermon on The Mount.

Have you ever heard of the placebo effect? It is what happens when a person's health improves not because of any real treatment, but simply because they believed it would work. Most delusions are harmless, but Jesus warned about one kind that carries eternal consequences. And He is not talking to atheists or agnostics in this passage. He is not talking about those who are far from God; He is talking about people who walked an aisle, filled out a card, said a prayer, got baptized, and were absolutely convinced they were on the right road. As He closed the Sermon on the Mount, He said the most sobering words I have ever read: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21, NIV). Three warnings from Jesus will help you make absolutely certain you are not kidding yourself.

The Blessed Life According to the Son, Pt. 1Blessed are the Empty and BrokenMatthew 4:17, 23-25; 5:1-4 | King's Chapel Live StreamEveryone wants the blessed life.We pursue happiness, success, comfort, and fulfillment, believing that these things will finally satisfy us. Yet Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with a surprising declaration. The truly blessed are not the self-sufficient, the powerful, or the accomplished. The truly blessed are the poor in spirit and those who mourn.In this message, we begin a new journey through the Sermon on the Mount by exploring the good news of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus came proclaiming the Kingdom, demonstrating its power, and calling people everywhere to repent and believe.The blessed life begins when we recognize our spiritual poverty before God. It begins when we stop trusting in ourselves and cling to Christ alone. It continues as we mourn over our sin and the brokenness of this fallen world, trusting in God's promise that His people will be comforted.The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who know they need a Savior.If you are weary, burdened, broken, or searching for lasting hope, this message reminds us that true blessing is not found in self-sufficiency but in surrender to King Jesus.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborSermon on the Mount sermon, Matthew 5 sermon, Beatitudes explained, blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, Kingdom of Heaven sermon, gospel of the kingdom, Christian hope and comfort, King's Chapel Longwood FL, Jesus Sermon on the Mount

In this powerful message from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, Pastor B. discovers that God is after more than outward obedience, He desires a transformed heart. Jesus challenges His followers to pursue a righteousness that goes beyond religious rule-keeping and reaches the deepest parts of our lives.Through His teaching on anger, reconciliation, lust, purity, and forgiveness, Jesus reveals that sin begins in the heart long before it appears in our actions. He calls us to examine our motives, deal honestly with resentment, remove sources of temptation, and seek peace with others.This sermon explores what it means to become more like our Heavenly Father through the transforming power of grace. True holiness is not about perfection through human effort, but about a lifelong journey of spiritual maturity and heart transformation.

All of us are searching for happiness in one form or another. some of us seek wealth or pleasures of this age and some seek fulfillment in family or work. However, the way of Jesus flows in the opposite direction. In Matthew 5, Jesus gives his "Sermon on the Mount" and lays out the way of the Kingdom of God. The first section of his sermon is often known as "the beatitudes" and lists those who are "blessed" (or "happy"). Can we find true happiness and fulfillment following the ways of this world and its age, or should we seek the counter-cultural way of Jesus?

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

This sermon from Matthew 5:21–26 explores how Jesus transforms our understanding of anger, judgment, and righteousness in the Kingdom of God. Jesus moves beyond the external command “do not murder” and reveals that the heart behind our actions matters, exposing how anger, insults, and self-righteous judgment can separate us from others and from God. He calls His people not only to avoid harm but to pursue reconciliation, humility, and restored relationships before worship. Through the story of an RV and the weight of feeling betrayed, the sermon reveals how easily we hold others to debts they cannot repay while forgetting the greater truth that we ourselves have a debt of sin we could never repay. Yet the gospel declares that Jesus, the perfect Judge and Savior, paid our debt through His sacrifice, freeing us from both the burden of condemnation and the desire to condemn others. Because Christ has forgiven us, we are called to live as citizens of His Kingdom: reconciled, humble, forgiving, and trusting that our ultimate justice is found in Him.

In this Father's Day message, we explore the profound significance of the Lord's Prayer, positioned at the very center of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. This isn't by accident—Jesus intentionally placed prayer at the heart of kingdom living. Discover how the Lord's Prayer is more than just words to recite; it's a transformative practice designed to shape our hearts and align our lives with God's purposes. Jesus gave us this prayer not as religious repetition, but as a proactive spiritual discipline that reminds us who we're talking to, realigns our will with His, and draws us closer to our Heavenly Father. Through each phrase—from recognizing God's holiness to requesting daily provision, from receiving forgiveness to finding deliverance—we learn that prayer isn't primarily about getting something from God, but about getting close to God. It's about knowing the Father, not just knowing the prayer. This message challenges us to move beyond reactive, crisis-driven prayer to an intentional practice that transforms us from the inside out. What would happen if you prayed the Lord's Prayer three times a day for the next week? How might it shape your perspective, your relationships, and your walk with God? Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount) Matthew 6:9-15 (The Lord's Prayer) Luke 11 (Disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray) Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (The Shema) Mark 4:1 (Jesus tempted in the wilderness) Mark 9 (Demon cast out through prayer) For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org  To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give 

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This week we finish the three part series on the famouse Sermon on the Mount. We see that the principles of Jesus kingdom impact every area of our lives - even our thoughts. The foundation of our characters must be built on Jesus the solid rock, only then can we experience true joy!Year B Quarter 2 Week 26All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

This eight-week sermon series will take us on a journey through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Throughout this series, we will hear Jesus invite us to follow him as he preaches about the coming of the kingdom of God. We hope that this ministry has blessed you in some way and that you would consider liking, subscribing, and sharing this channel with your friends, family, or a person God has placed on your heart. As always if you would like prayer please Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 and if you've made a decision to follow Christ today  or have more questions would you please consider  texting the word “Decided” to 561.867.3957  so that we can pray with you and provide you with  some resources to begin your journey with the Savior. Have a blessed day your family @ FBC Lantana Connect Card: Text "Connect" to 561.867.3353 Prayer Request: Text “Prayer” to 561.867.3400 I have decided to follow Jesus: Text “Decided” to 561.867.3957

This week we finish the three part series on the famouse Sermon on the Mount. We see that the principles of Jesus kingdom impact every area of our lives - even our thoughts. The foundation of our characters must be built on Jesus the solid rock, only then can we experience true joy!Year B Quarter 2 Week 26All Bible verses are from the NKJVFind the Lessons Here: https://mybiblefirst.org/?module=products&func=product&id2=25Connect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesus

Read Online“So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?' or ‘What are we to drink?' or ‘What are we to wear?' All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.” Matthew 6:31–34In the fifth century, Saint Augustine wrote The City of God, one of the most important works in Catholic thought and Western philosophy. In it, he contrasted the Christian “City of God” with the pagan “City of Man,” responding to those who blamed Christianity for the decline of the Roman Empire. He writes: “Thus, two cities have been formed by two loves: the earthly city by a love of self to the point of contempt for God, and the heavenly city by a love of God to the point of contempt for self. The former glories in itself, while the latter glories in the Lord.” (XIV.28)At the time, the once-mighty Roman Empire was in steady decline, and many falsely attributed its downfall to the rise of Christianity. Augustine, however, defended the faith, offering a profound theological and philosophical exposition of history, divine providence, and the ultimate destiny of humanity. By contrasting these two fundamental orientations of civilization—the City of Man, built on self-love and earthly glory, and the City of God, founded on divine love and eternal truth—Augustine illuminated the true path to human flourishing and salvation.Augustine's words echo Christ's teaching in today's Gospel, offering clarity and encouragement to the faithful of his time who labored to build up the growing Catholic Church. Today, his insights remain just as relevant, guiding the Church amid a world increasingly consumed by materialism and secular values.Which “city” is more attractive to you? If we are to truly build the City of God—or the Kingdom of God, as Jesus calls it—we must remain vigilant against the many secular influences that pull us away from the Gospel and the work of building God's Kingdom.As Jesus teaches, the pagans seek and worry about the things of this world, often at the expense of what is eternal. Yet our Heavenly Father knows our needs, and so we must cultivate an interior disposition of trust in His providence. While we are called to act responsibly, providing diligently for ourselves and our families, we must ultimately recognize that it is God who sustains us when we cooperate with His will. We must do so without fear.Jesus does not condemn responsible stewardship of material goods; rather, He warns against worldly anxiety. As a fundamental disposition, we must always “seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness.” When we do so, “all these things will be given you besides.” In other words, if our greatest love is to build God's Kingdom in our hearts, our families, and our society, we can trust that He will provide for our needs, freeing us to focus entirely on His divine work.Jesus concludes today's Gospel with consoling words: “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.” This is not a license for imprudence or irresponsibility, as if we are called to live a carefree life without foresight. Rather, it is an invitation to trust in divine providence, living in confidence that when our primary concern is God and His will each day, He will provide for our needs in due measure.Reflect today on whether you truly “seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness.” The best way to discern this is to prayerfully examine the deepest desires of your heart. When your desire is for God's Kingdom, you will experience peace and interior order. When your heart clings to worldly concerns, you will be anxious and burdened by many things. Strive to order your desires properly, and God will lavish upon you all that is good and necessary for a joyful participation in the glorious and eternal City of God.Most glorious King, You came to establish Your Kingdom in our hearts, our families, and our world. Too often, I fail to recognize its glory and instead labor to build an earthly city of passing pleasure, wealth, and comfort. Draw me ever closer to You, Lord, and open my eyes of faith, that I may seek only Your will and become a true instrument of the Kingdom You desire to establish. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus at the Sermon on the Mount, by August MüllerSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

On this episode of Preaching the Text, John Hoyum and Steve Paulson discuss the Gospel of Matthew, the main focus of Year A in the three year lectionary. They take up some of the popular misconceptions about this gospel, and how they can distort its proper use in the pulpit. Especially central is the place of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew, and how that should shape our understanding of the rest of the story this first gospel tells. More from 1517: Give to the June 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! Learn more about the 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education   New Books from 1517 Publishing: By Water and the Word by Brian Thomas Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation   More from the host: Steven Paulson   Follow 1517:  Instagram X/Twitter Facebook  

What if everything you believe about success, happiness, and blessing is backwards?In this episode of the MetaChurch Podcast, Pastor Clayton and Sherri Richard (Everyday Truths) dive deep into Luke 6 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. Together they unpack the Beatitudes and Woes, exploring why Jesus calls the poor, hungry, grieving, and rejected "blessed" while warning those who place their security in wealth, comfort, and approval.They discuss:✅ Why Jesus turns worldly values upside down✅ The hidden danger of seeking approval and status✅ Social media, identity, and the need to be liked✅ Finding security in God instead of circumstances✅ Living with a "Pilgrim's Perspective"✅ How the Kingdom of God changes life right nowIf you've ever struggled with fear, control, comparison, or wondering where true fulfillment comes from, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Pastor Phelps begins a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount by overviewing the message of the sermon. Message originally preached on Wednesday evening June 10, 2026.

In this episode, the guys preview the US Open at Shinnecock Hills and recap the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount is meant to drive us to Jesus Christ for salvation and then to show us what it looks like to be a disciple in God's invisible kingdom as we live everyday life in the real world.We are at the end of our study on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Son of the Living God, preached this message to show His followers what it looks like to be a disciple in His invisible kingdom as we live everyday lives in the real world.And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. His teaching was astonishing, both because of what He taught and how He taught it.Topics covered:- US Open preview at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island- Fairways, greens, par 3's, and picks- The character of a disciple: the Beatitudes and being salt and light (Matthew 5:1-16)- The requirements of a disciple: unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:17-48)- The practices of a disciple: how to give, how to pray, how to fast, and how to relate to money (Matthew 6:1-7:12)- Do not be anxious about your life (Matthew 6:25)- Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added to you (Matthew 6:33)- The assessment of a disciple: two gates, two roads, two groups, two destinations (Matthew 7:13-28)- Jesus as the Judge of the world (Matthew 7:21-23)- The wise man and the foolish man (Matthew 7:24-27)- Swing thoughts and final encouragementsFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

The first six beatitudes lead up to this final character challenge in Jesus' beloved Sermon on the Mount. Digging into this peace-producing subject unearths deeper mysteries than you would expect. Get ready to receive some revelation that will change your life!Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net The “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel.Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of the sons and daughters of God: WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristMike Shreve's other podcast Revealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion subjects, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelight

Send us Fan MailWhat is Jesus really teaching in Matthew 6:5–13? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus does not just teach us how to pray. He teaches us who we are praying to, why we pray, and what prayer becomes when it is no longer about performance.In this video, we explore Matthew 6:5–13 in context by looking at prayer in secret, the Father who sees, empty repetition, the Lord's Prayer, God's name, God's kingdom, daily bread, forgiveness, temptation, and deliverance from evil. This is a deeper look at how Jesus moves prayer out of religious theater and back into relationship — not a show for others, not a technique to control God, but a child turning toward the Father. We also talk about why Jesus warns against prayer as performance, why he warns against anxious babbling, what it means to pray “Our Father in heaven,” and how the Lord's Prayer gathers together heaven and earth, holiness and hunger, forgiveness and weakness, trust and surrender. Prayer is not about informing God of what he does not know. It is about being formed in the presence of the God who already knows what we need. This passage is not just about prayer words. It is about learning to live before the Father. 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

In Don't Write Back, Sam Fleury teaches from Matthew 5:7 on what it means to be merciful. This message explores why we often want justice for others and mercy for ourselves, how grace and mercy are different, and how followers of Jesus are called to forgive, release revenge, and live with active compassion. (00:00) - Continuing The Beattitudes (00:43) - Matthew 5:7 and Mercy (00:58) - The Workout Class Story (03:25) - Justice for Others, Mercy for Ourselves (05:16) - Blessed Are the Merciful (05:41) - Mercy in a Controversial Context (07:03) - Jesus Disrupts Our Natural Tendencies (08:03) - Mercy Is Giving What You Received (10:08) - Receiving God's Grace and Mercy (13:23) - When Justice Becomes Revenge (15:31) - Turn the Other Cheek (16:25) - Blessed to Be a Blessing (19:22) - Mercy Is Giving What Is Not Deserved (24:17) - The Label Without the Character (27:04) - The Unforgiving Servant (33:05) - Mercy Is Giving What You Desire (34:47) - Active Compassion in Real Life (38:21) - If You Need It, Feed It (39:05) - God's Mercy Is Greater (40:07) - Jesus Shows Mercy on the Cross

Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit: Where the Kingdom BeginsJeremy launches a summer series on Jesus' Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that blessing is often mistaken for visible success or circumstantial happiness, but Jesus describes an inward kingdom transformation focused on posture, not behavior. Teaching “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” he defines it as recognizing dependence on God, the end of self-reliance, and the doorway to grace. Using Luke 18's Pharisee and tax collector, he contrasts prideful spiritual performance with humble honesty, arguing no one graduates from grace and faith begins with admitting “I can't.”00:00 Welcome and Updates01:03 Summer Camp and Guests01:46 Free Bibles for Everyone02:21 New Series Beatitudes04:57 What Blessing Means07:19 Poor in Spirit Explained15:02 Self Reliance Trap19:02 Parable Two Prayers26:01 Empty Hands Grace29:32 Gospel Good News34:09 Invitation and Prayer

Friends of the Rosary,In today's Gospel (Matthew 5:43–48), as part of the message of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord commands us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us, "that you may be children of your heavenly Father.""Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect."On Holy Thursday, before expiring on the Cross, the Lord said, “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.” Love is willing the good of the other as the other.This also took place on the cross of Jesus. Jews, Romans, Pharisees, Sadducees, his own disciples—everyone betrayed him, ran from him, denied him, actively arranged for his death. And yet these are the very people that he loves and brings peace, the very people for whom he gives his life.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠June 16, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Jase is shocked to hear a Phil Robertson quote hidden inside “Project Hail Mary,” a Hollywood space movie full of surprising echoes of grace, sacrifice, and saving the world. Jase looks back on a chaotic season mentoring troubled kids and setting firm boundaries for parents whose pressure and dysfunction were spilling onto the next generation. The guys connect both stories to the Sermon on the Mount, the book of James, mercy, humility, trials, and the way God breaks generational cycles by rebuilding people from the inside out. In this episode: Matthew 5, verses 3–12; Psalm 37; James 1; Revelation 20–21; John; Matthew 6, verse 10 “Unashamed” Episode 1350 is sponsored by: https://bravebooks.com/unashamed — Use code UNASHAMED for 20% off your first order! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" to get 2 weeks free in the program! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Miss Kay's Beautiful Morning Routine 04:06 Jase Accidentally Watches “Project Hail Mary” 08:12 A Hidden Phil Robertson Quote 13:42 Spiritual Themes in a Hollywood Space Movie 18:05 Jase's ‘Good News Bears' Idea 25:20 An Impossible Comeback 30:05 A Real-Life Movie Plot in L.A. Mayoral Race 36:14 Jase's Team Becomes More Than Baseball 40:26 Breaking Generational Cycles Starts with the Heart 45:11 Temptation vs. Trials  — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices