Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

When was the last time you surprised someone with your generosity? In Matthew chapter five, Jesus introduces a few revolutionary ideas. “Turn the other cheek. Go the extra mile. Give the shirt and the coat.” Ron takes an in-depth look into these hard sayings of Jesus today as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.” 

Recent scientific discoveries bring further proof of the existence of intelligent design! Scientist Casey Luskin joins Kirk Cameron to discuss why long-held Darwinian theories are being disproven by science while data reveals more evidence of a Creator. Don't miss this riveting interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Kelly Minter shares the true message of the Sermon on the Mount! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You have heard that it was said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.” How's that for a hard saying from Jesus? And it's just one of many from this passage in Matthew chapter five. Ron breaks it all down for us next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount.”  

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.” That verse from Colossians chapter one reminds us of what it means to have integrity, and what it looks like in the life of a Christian. Today, Ron moves ahead in his series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount, by sharing three critical areas in which integrity is of the utmost importance. 

Send me a Text Message!So starting today we are going to hang out in Matthew's version of Jesus' sermon on the mount. Each Monday (or if you aren't listening as they drop, every 5th episode, I'll leave you my most recent message from Calvary's teaching series going through Matthew 6-7...and in between I'll review Matthew 5...or at times given an addendum to Matthew 6-7. So anyway, the whole focus for the next 40-50 episodes well be Jesus' sermon on the mountain.This episode is all about living different!

On August 31, 2025, Pastor Michael Brunzo continues with the series, The Sermon on the Mount. Be blessed as you listen.

Andy continues in week 5 of the Sermon on the Mount series.

Our third sermon on the Sermon on the Mount!

We've come to the final section of the Sermon on the Mount. Here, Jesus pivots and gives three powerful illustrations that bring us to the most consequential teaching in His entire message. This Sabbath, Pastor Sabina unfolded Christ's final invitation—an invitation that was urgent then and remains just as urgent now. Join us for live worship every Saturday at 9am and 11:45am in Grand Terrace. Our address is 22633 Barton Rd, Grand Terrace CA, 92313--Hope to see you soon! Connect with us: Instagram: @azurehills Facebook: Azure Hills Church Website: azurehills.org Podcasts: Spotify/Apple/PodBean @Azure Hills SDA Church Online Giving: If you would like to support Azure Hills Church and its ministries, visit Adventist Giving: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANPMBQ/envelope/start

In the Sermon on the Mount's climactic final parable, Jesus urges us to consider the foundation of our lives and set our hopes on Him alone.Readings from this service:Ezekiel 13: 9-16Psalm 111: 10Matthew 7: 24-27Thanks for listening! CONNECT with CCFC:Visit us on FacebookVisit our websiteDownload our app!

Matthew 5:13-16 | Josh Miller

Leviticus 24:15-23 | Psalm 145:8-16 | 1 Peter 3:8-9 | Matthew 5:38-48

Send us a textWhen Jesus finished the Sermon on the Mount, the crowds were amazed. But what happened next? Did they head back to life as usual, or did His words transform their everyday lives?In this final message of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Kevin Eyes invites us to pause and reflect: what was the heartbeat of Jesus' teaching, and how do we carry it with us into the valleys of daily life?

Probably, no part of the Sermon on the Mount has been more misunderstood than these verses.  Bob will take us through these verses showing us what Jesus meant.

SermonMatthew 6:25-34August 31, 2025

In Week 11 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Chris delivers a powerful and convicting message titled “Versions”, diving deep into Matthew 7:13-23. Through the lens of "choose-your-own-adventure" faith, Pastor Chris challenges us to examine whether we've customized our Christianity to fit our preferences—or surrendered to the real Jesus.This week, we explore:- The two paths: the wide road of convenience vs. the narrow road of obedience- The two voices: the flattering echo chambers of false prophets vs. the transforming truth of Jesus- The two claims: saying "Lord, Lord" vs. truly being known by HimKey Questions:- Are you walking the path of convenience or the path of obedience?- Who are you listening to—voices that flatter or voices that bear fruit?- Does Jesus truly know you, or do you just know about Him?In a world of curated faith and customized spirituality, Pastor Chris reminds us: Jesus is not a menu option. He is the only way. There aren't multiple versions of truth—there is one way that leads to life, and His name is Jesus.Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're just exploring faith, this message will challenge you to lay down counterfeit versions of Christ and step into authentic discipleship—total surrender to the real Jesus of Scripture.Subscribe to stay updated on our Sermon on the Mount seriesLike this video if it spoke to youComment below: What part of today's message challenged or encouraged you?Share this message with someone who needs to hear it!Scripture Reference:Matthew 7:13–23 (ESV)"Enter through the narrow gate..."Connect With Us:Website: www.gracecityeugene.comInstagram & Facebook: @gracecityeugene

Village Church RolesvilleSunday Message, August 31, 2025Pastor Tyler WilliamsMatthew 5:38-48

Prayer is one of the most important parts of the Christian life—yet most of us either struggle to know what to say, or fall into the habit of praying shallow, pious words. In Matthew 6, Jesus gives us the Lord's Prayer—not just a set of words to repeat, but a perfect framework for how to approach God.This week, Pastor Byron will walk us through how the Lord's Prayer reshapes our view of God, our daily needs, forgiveness, and spiritual strength. Together, we'll see why this prayer is the ultimate guide for our own prayer life and how it leads us into a deeper relationship with the Father.Come ready to learn how to pray as Jesus taught us—simply, powerfully, and truthfully.

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Today, we wrap up our series, Sermon on the Mount, with a sermon that will challenge and inspire you to live out your faith with unshakable conviction! Uncover the life-changing truth of Matthew 7:21-29, where Jesus reveals what it truly means to follow Him and build your life on a foundation that withstands any storm.

Today as we finish our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we look at Matthew 7 which contains some of the most famous passages in the entire Bible. We'll unpack them and see how they all drive us to come to the Lord on a narrow path that leads through the narrow gate. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. In 2025, we were added to the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from www.millionpodcasts.com. We are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

On today's PowerPoint, Pastor Jack Graham finishes his “Forever Living” series focusing on “The Sermon on the Mount.” Pastor Graham looks to Matthew 5:31-37 for the message “Keeping Your Promises.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29

On this episode Litha and Remo continue with the series. This part of the sermon is the beginning of how Jesus is going to begin to reveal the wisdom behind the ancient laws. But first he announces that he has arrived to “fulfil the law and the prophets” what does he mean by that and what does it mean for us? Join Remo and Litha as they explore these words in this episode. If you'd like to get in touch with us. Please touch base with us on the website. https://thriveinlifeandfaith.wixsite.com/mysite  

Alan teaches on the Beatitudes from Yeshua's Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:3-10.Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the Earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called the Sons of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/NRyGS0lm9vwSend us a text

Welcome to Day 2706 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – “The Great Reversal” – Supernatural Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2706 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2706 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today, we continue with the 13th of 16 segments of our Theology Thursday lessons. I will read through the book "Supernatural," written by Hebrew Bible scholar, professor, and mentor Dr. Michael S. Heiser, who has since passed away. Supernatural is a condensed version of his comprehensive book, ‘The Unseen Realm.' If these readings pique your interest, I would recommend that you read ‘The Unseen Realm.' Today, we will read through chapter thirteen: “The Great Reversal” Aside from stories about Jesus in the Gospels—such   as accounts of his birth, death, and Sermon on the Mount—perhaps the most familiar passage in the New Testament is Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit rushes upon the followers of Jesus at the day of Pentecost. It marks the launch of the fledgling church and the beginning of global evangelism in the name of Jesus. As familiar as the passage is, there's a lot more going on in it than most realize. Acts 2 is in fact designed to telegraph the campaign to reverse the post-Babel cosmic geography of the Old Testament, in which the nations other than Israel were under the dominion of lesser gods. What happened at Pentecost was a battle plan for infiltrating all the nations disinherited by God at Babel with the gospel of Jesus—an ancient strategy for spiritual war. Pentecost What Acts 2 describes as happening on the day of Pentecost was certainly unusual: And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in the same place. And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. And divided tongues like fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them ability to speak out. Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the crowd gathered and was in confusion, because each one was hearing them speaking in his own language. And they were astounded and astonished, saying, “Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how do we hear, each one of us, in our own native language?” (Acts 2:1–8 leb) Some of the things that take us into the supernatural worldview of the Old Testament in that remarkable passage aren't obvious in the English translation. The “rushing wind” associated with the arrival of the Spirit is a familiar description of the presence of God in the Old Testament (2 Kings 2:1, 11; Job 38:1; 40:6). Fire is also familiar in descriptions of God (Ezek. 1:4; Isa. 6:4, 6; Dan. 7:9; Ex. 3:2; 19:18; 20:18). It's clear from those references that God was present at the event and behind what was going on. His intention was to launch his campaign to take back the nations from the lesser gods he assigned to the nations (Deut. 4:19–20; 32:8–9) but who became his enemies (Ps. 82). God's tool for doing that was the words of the disciples—hence the imagery of tongues. God enabled the Jewish followers of Jesus to speak...

What did Jesus say about divorce? Perhaps not as much as you would have guessed. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addressed a wide variety of hot-button subjects. Forgiveness. Reconciliation. Lust. Anger. Today, we come to what just might be the hottest button yet.  Divorce. What did Jesus say about it, and how are we to interpret it? Ron helps you understand the subject next, as he continues his series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons From The Sermon On The Mount.” 

If we're part of Christ's kingdom people, how should we then live? Well, in today's podcast on the Key Chapters of the Bible, we dive into Matthew 5 and begin a three part study on the Sermon on the Mount. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. In 2025, we were added to the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from www.millionpodcasts.com. We are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Jesus' first and most famous message, the Sermon on the Mount. Let's allow ourselves to be struck with the plain practicality of his words, and consider how much we're truly willing to do what he says.We've compiled all of Jesus' messages from the gospel of Matthew into one live experience called "Not Just Another Sermon." This Outloud Bible Experience is free for churches. Learn more at outloudbible.com.Send Mike a quick message! Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

In this bonus episode of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Casey takes a closer look at Matthew 7:12—better known as the “Golden Rule.” Often treated as a simple moral guideline, this verse is actually the heartbeat of the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the entire vision of life in God's kingdom. Discover how this single sentence wraps up Jesus' teachings on humility, mercy, and dependence on the Father, while also setting the stage for the sobering invitations and warnings that follow.Whether you've been tracking with the series or just want to see this well-known verse in a fresh light, this conversation will help you understand the radical, Spirit-empowered love Jesus is calling us to live out in our everyday relationships.

On this week's episode, Lucas and Pat discuss F1, Severance, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Mindseye, the Sermon on the Mount, Lucas' first doctor appt in 9 years, a soccer museum, KPop Demon Hunters, and so much more! – http://linktree.com/thegmgpod – All of our links can be found on the LinkTree link including our audio podcast (Apple, Spotify, etc.), YouTube, Twitch streaming channels, Discord, Patreon, GMG Merchandise, X, Facebook, Instagram, and E-Mail. – Listen as Lucas, Patrick, and Ryan talk about video games, TV, movies, sports, Jesus, but most importantly, life...the greatest and most difficult game of all. And you shouldn't go at it alone, so we are gonna do it with you on this fine morning.

Jason Leonard preaches through Matthew 5:13-16.

Central Christian Church is a non-denominational church in Wichita, KS. We are happy to share the teaching of our pastors and friends with you through this podcast. If you have any questions or want to know more about us, visit https://www.ccc.org/ Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49481210 Matthew 7:13-23

Author and speaker, Kelly Minter, joins Kirk Cameron to discuss the deeper meanings behind the Sermon on the Mount and how this led to her writing her new book, "The Blessed Life." Don't miss this informative interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Angie Howell shares the story of her daughter's modern-day miracle! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we're part of Christ's kingdom people, how should we then live? Well, in today's podcast on the Key Chapters of the Bible, we dive into Matthew 5 and begin a three part study on the Sermon on the Mount. Join us! Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. In 2025, we were added to the "Best 100 Bible Podcasts" list from www.millionpodcasts.com. We are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

*Mission Celebration Sunday from Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5-7, we know as The Sermon on the Mount…but it is so much more than just a collection of wisdom and challenge and instruction from Jesus. It is at the heart of it, an invitation from Jesus to consider that there is another way, that there is … Continue reading "(August 24, 2025) “Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light”"

What if the Kingdom of Heaven wasn't just for eternity—but for today? In this episode, Pastor Chris Maxwell brings the Sermon on the Mount to life, showing us that the Beatitudes are not just ideals to admire but a pattern of Kingdom living now. This message will challenge you to: Live with humility and purity of heart Extend mercy and be a peacemaker Embrace the upside-down, radical call of Jesus

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Send us a textTeaching from The Pueblo Incense House of Prayer's weekly Friday night Gathering. Each week we bring you deep, passionate, and inspiring Bible teaching content related to the core messages of our house of prayer such as: 1) The urgency of the hour + the end of the age 2) Intimacy with Jesus 3) The sermon on the mount lifestyle 4) Restoring David's Tabernacle 5) The worth of Jesus.You can help advance night and day worship and prayer in our context by: 1) sharing this episode with someone 2) becoming a monthly financial partner 3) By supporting this show by clicking the link below.You can download the notes to this teaching by visiting our website and then going to the "teachings" tab.Support the show

Andy Turner continues in our series on the Sermon on the Mount.

Chapters (00:00:00) - sermon on the Mount(00:01:20) - agents of change(00:07:33) - You Are the Salt of the Earth(00:09:01) - Salt and the Way of Life(00:14:32) - Jesus said salt is good for the body(00:22:09) - Jesus Calling: Let Your Light Shine(00:22:48) - Are We Being the Light of the World?(00:29:17) - Be the Light of the World(00:36:02) - Clifford Baptist Church

The hard sayings of Jesus, on today's Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Jesus spoke with great authority during His earthly ministry. And some of His toughest sayings come to us in Matthew chapters five through seven, the Sermon on the Mount. Ron takes us to a few of those statements today, including Christ's position on murder, forgiveness, and--perhaps most importantly--reconciliation, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Kingdom Come: Lessons From The Sermon On The Mount.”  

Daily Dose of Hope August 25, 2025   Scripture – Luke 11:1-13   Prayer:  Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day, our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespassed against us.  Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.  For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.  Amen.    Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we dive into the first portion of Luke 11.   Today, we have some very important teaching on prayer.  On one hand, prayer is simple–its talking to God. It is basic, it's central to who we are as Christ-followers. For Christians, prayer is as necessary as breathing. You can't maintain a relationship with anyone without communication, the same is true with God.   On the other hand, prayer is complicated.  What exactly should we pray for and what should we not pray for?  Do we always pray for healing?  Do we pray to get that new job?  Do we pray for our favorite team to win?  That seems a bit self-serving.  And while prayer is simply talking to God, are there certain ways we should go about it?  In the Sermon on the Mount, we know Jesus says not to pray like the Pharisees who stand in public and pray loud, flowery prayers, to receive attention and admiration from others.  Prayer is never about impressing others.  It's always about sincerely connecting with God.    So, for what are we supposed to pray? How does God want us to pray?    There is so much we don't understand about prayer. But the disciples were in the same boat. In our scripture today, the disciples saw Jesus praying and asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.  And Jesus gives them a beautiful template for how to pray intentionally and for what to include in that prayer.  Of course, we call this the Lord's Prayer.   This is how Jesus breaks it down:   ·      Our Father in heaven – Jesus teaches us to start the  prayer with some kind of words about who God is to us.  He is my father in heaven. We tend to think of heaven as far off place, but in Greek, the word heaven was equivalent to the sky and all that is in it.  By saying my father in heaven means that God is close to me.   ·      Hallowed be your name – Here we are saying that God is holy, he is worthy, and we give thanks for all he has done for us.   ·      Your kingdom come – We've talked a lot about God's Kingdom so you know the Kingdom was the way God always intended his world to be, it is the place where Jesus is ruler and his values are in practice – love, justice, mercy, righteousness, and so forth.  In saying this, we are asking to be part of making God's Kingdom a reality right here, right now.   ·      Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven - What I find interesting is that we haven't asked God for anything yet! We are half-way through this prayer template and we haven't even gotten to a list of stuff we want or need. We've just been affirming who God is, thanking him, and praying that we can be part of making his will a reality here on earth.   ·      Give us today our daily bread – Now we are getting to the asking. But notice, we aren't asking for filet mignon, it's simply our daily bread. It's asking God to provide for us what we need for today. This is where we struggle in western culture at times, asking for what we need and what is good for us, not everything we want.  I certainly ask God for what I want (probably too often really) but when I do, I have to recognize that he is going to do what is best for me.  There is a much bigger picture that I can't see.   ·      And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors - Unconfessed sin drives a wedge in our relationship with God.  Unforgiveness does the same.  It breeds bitterness; it's like a poison that can move throughout the body.    ·      And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one - Although God doesn't tempt us, we recognize that we are easily tempted, and we need God to help direct our paths.    This is a wonderful template that allows us to be sincere and intentional in our prayers.  It includes important elements that encourage us to acknowledge who God is to us, making his Kingdom a reality on earth, not allowing our asking to get too extravagant, being sure to address forgiveness, and even thinking about temptations.  I want us to be careful, though, about not getting legalistic about it.  Jesus isn't saying that every single prayer must follow this format.  His disciples have asked for help in praying and he is offering them some guidance.  But we can look at Jesus' prayers to the Father and see that he doesn't always pray exactly like this.  Sometimes, we simply need to pray what's on our heart.   What else do we learn from today's reading about prayer?  Well, Jesus continues with some parables.  He tells a story about a man who needs some bread for a friend who is visiting.  He goes to the neighbor's house and asks for bread but the neighbor doesn't want to be bothered.  It was late and the kids were in bed.  But the man keeps banging on the door until the neighbor gets up and gives him the bread he needed.    Pray persistently.  Keep on praying, don't just pray one time and stop. If you truly need something, if God has laid it on your heart, then don't stop praying. How often have we prayed and prayed for something and then stopped?  It seems God isn't listening or isn't willing to give us this desire.  But Jesus is clear – don't get disappointed and don't stop praying.  Be the annoying neighbor who keeps banging on God's door.   We also learn to pray expectantly.  Ask, seek, knock.  Pray expecting that God will answer your prayer. I can remember a woman in Cuba who prayed for help with her business.  She pleaded with the Lord to offer her assistance so she could earn money and care for her family.  She just knew that God would do this for her.  And then we arrived not long after and gave her some assistance to get started.    And yet, this is difficult scripture. Some of you might be thinking, “Well, I prayed for my mother, or my son, or my husband to be healed and I prayed both persistently and expectantly, and it didn't work. Things didn't turn out, the relationship is still broken, or they still succumbed to their illness.  My own dad was convinced that God would heal him from ALS.  He told everyone who would listen that God was going to heal him.  But he did die an earthly death, just two years after his diagnosis. I believe he did receive a healing; it just wasn't the earthly healing we all desired.   What are we to make of this?  I think part of it is understanding the context. Just as Jesus often used parables in his teaching, he also used hyperbole.  Hyperbole, as many of you know, is an overstatement or an exaggeration, and this was a common way of explaining things at that time, in that particular culture.  We, on the other hand, are products of twenty-first century modern life. In our culture, we tend to read everything very literally. And this isn't a bad thing–we just need to consider that Jesus was trying to make a point.   The reality is that this world would be even more chaotic if Jesus' words on prayer were meant to be taken literally. For instance, if we could just pray to have money and it appeared, well, then why work? If we could just pray to have an A on a test without studying for it, then everyone would have A's and grades wouldn't really have much meaning. That doesn't mean we don't pray, and it doesn't mean we don't pray boldly, because God intends for us to do so, but it means we know that prayer isn't a get rich quick scheme or a way to get all our dreams to come true.  It is a way to communicate with and get closer to God, a way for God to sustain us, a way to know that God is always with us. Pray expectantly because prayer does change things, but not always the way we want them to be changed. Pray expectantly because God always answers prayers, sometimes just not the way we want them to be answered.    There are certainly examples of unanswered prayer in the New Testament.  The most obvious one is the apostle Paul, the greatest Christian missionary of all time. In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul speaks of having a thorn in his flesh and pleading with God to take it away.  We don't know what this thorn was, but we do know it was extremely painful.  Paul says this, beginning in verse 8, “Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That's why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”   Paul, although he prayed hard for this thorn to be removed, eventually came to the place in which he knew God would not remove this malady because it would help him grow into the person God wanted him to be. He also rested in the assurance that although he had to deal with this weakness, God would walk with him every step of the way.   Then, there is the incredible example of Jesus in his last hours in Luke 22, praying for God to remove the cup from him, to take away the terrible suffering and death he would experience the next day – trial, torture, and then the cross. But we know God did not take that cup from him...rather, it was used to redeem the world.   Really, I think the bottom line is that prayer is an act of surrender. In our on-going relationship with God, it's an act of trust.  There is really no other way to put it.  We are declaring, “You are my God, I am your child. I need you.”  Tim Keller, a brilliant pastor and writer, wrote this, “To pray is to accept that we are, and always will be, wholly dependent on God for everything.”   That's probably more than enough for today.  Let's chat again tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

Matthew 5:1-12 | Josh Miller

Matthew 5:33-37

Janet Aucoin and Alexandra Nitzschke walk through the complex topic of anxiety and its various underlying heart issues by studying the Sermon on the Mount, and discuss how to find freedom within anxiety in our relationship to Christ.Joyful Journey is taking a hiatus on recording new episodes for the next several months. This is a season of regrouping and refocusing for us and we appreciate your patience as we do this. That means we will not be airing our quarterly recaps on each of the gospels as we anticipated, but don't let that stop you from digging into the gospels! We're taking this opportunity to share some previously released episodes with you. If you are a newer listener, we're excited for you to hear some of these earlier episodes and for our long-term listeners, we are hoping that these episodes will be an encouragement to you once again! We look forward to returning in the future so stay tuned! ⁠Episode Transcript⁠Resources:Books⁠Anxiety: Anatomy and Cure - Bob Kellemen⁠⁠Anxious for Nothing - John MacArthur⁠⁠Gentle and Lowly - Dane Ortlund⁠⁠Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety - Elyse Fitzpatrick⁠⁠Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 - Phillip Keller⁠Videos⁠Stop it - Ben Newhart as a psychotherapist⁠⁠Trust God: Psalm 131 - Brent Aucoin⁠Visit the ⁠Joyful Journey website⁠ to sign up for our newsletter, view transcripts, and search previous episodes.Emails us with questions or comments at joyfuljourneyquestions@outlook.com⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠Donate to Joyful Journey Podcast⁠Joyful Journey Podcast is a ministry of Faith Bible Seminary. All proceeds go to offset costs of this podcast and toward scholarships for women to receive their⁠ MABC through Faith Bible Seminary⁠.

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing a famous passage used (wrongly) to promote Lordship salvation. Why is this passage abused and what is the proper interpretation saying that is actually the opposite of Lordship salvation? Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in

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—and the church—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 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