Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

Sermon on the Mount Week 3 | Pastor David Bush | Wednesday, September 20, 2023

A comprehensive verse-by-verse study of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 - 7)34: Matthew 5:10-12: The Persecuted Part 2Support the showThank you for listening to our podcast!If you have any questions, subjects you would like to hear discussed, or feedback of any kind, you can contact us at: mansfieldgac@yahoo.com or through the links below, where you can find additional information about our work as well as other materials: https://mansfieldgac.com/ (church website)https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldGAC/ (church Facebook page)

"The storms in this life are but a drizzle compared to the storm of judgement that is to come when we meet God. Only the wise builder, who build their house on the rock of Jesus Christ, will endure." Are you a wise or a foolish builder? Are you building the foundation of your life on the Rock? And where will you be when storms come? The foolish builder hears the words of Jesus, but does not put them into practice. For the foolish, the storms in this life are nothing compared to the ones in the next. But if you are wise and build your life on Jesus, the storms of this life will be the only ones we will have to go through. https://events.bible.com/en/event/edi... Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at paradigm@livingproof.co to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

Proper 19 First Psalm: Psalms 70–71 Psalms 70–71 (Listen) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70   Make haste, O God, to deliver me!    O LORD, make haste to help me!2   Let them be put to shame and confusion    who seek my life!  Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor    who delight in my hurt!3   Let them turn back because of their shame    who say, “Aha, Aha!” 4   May all who seek you    rejoice and be glad in you!  May those who love your salvation    say evermore, “God is great!”5   But I am poor and needy;    hasten to me, O God!  You are my help and my deliverer;    O LORD, do not delay! Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent 71   In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;    let me never be put to shame!2   In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;    incline your ear to me, and save me!3   Be to me a rock of refuge,    to which I may continually come;  you have given the command to save me,    for you are my rock and my fortress. 4   Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,    from the grasp of the unjust and cruel man.5   For you, O Lord, are my hope,    my trust, O LORD, from my youth.6   Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;    you are he who took me from my mother's womb.  My praise is continually of you. 7   I have been as a portent to many,    but you are my strong refuge.8   My mouth is filled with your praise,    and with your glory all the day.9   Do not cast me off in the time of old age;    forsake me not when my strength is spent.10   For my enemies speak concerning me;    those who watch for my life consult together11   and say, “God has forsaken him;    pursue and seize him,    for there is none to deliver him.” 12   O God, be not far from me;    O my God, make haste to help me!13   May my accusers be put to shame and consumed;    with scorn and disgrace may they be covered    who seek my hurt.14   But I will hope continually    and will praise you yet more and more.15   My mouth will tell of your righteous acts,    of your deeds of salvation all the day,    for their number is past my knowledge.16   With the mighty deeds of the Lord GOD I will come;    I will remind them of your righteousness, yours alone. 17   O God, from my youth you have taught me,    and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.18   So even to old age and gray hairs,    O God, do not forsake me,  until I proclaim your might to another generation,    your power to all those to come.19   Your righteousness, O God,    reaches the high heavens.  You who have done great things,    O God, who is like you?20   You who have made me see many troubles and calamities    will revive me again;  from the depths of the earth    you will bring me up again.21   You will increase my greatness    and comfort me again. 22   I will also praise you with the harp    for your faithfulness, O my God;  I will sing praises to you with the lyre,    O Holy One of Israel.23   My lips will shout for joy,    when I sing praises to you;    my soul also, which you have redeemed.24   And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long,  for they have been put to shame and disappointed    who sought to do me hurt. (ESV) Second Psalm: Psalm 74 Psalm 74 (Listen) Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause A Maskil1 of Asaph. 74   O God, why do you cast us off forever?    Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?2   Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,    which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!    Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt.3   Direct your steps to the perpetual ruins;    the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary! 4   Your foes have roared in the midst of your meeting place;    they set up their own signs for signs.5   They were like those who swing axes    in a forest of trees.26   And all its carved wood    they broke down with hatchets and hammers.7   They set your sanctuary on fire;    they profaned the dwelling place of your name,    bringing it down to the ground.8   They said to themselves, “We will utterly subdue them”;    they burned all the meeting places of God in the land. 9   We do not see our signs;    there is no longer any prophet,    and there is none among us who knows how long.10   How long, O God, is the foe to scoff?    Is the enemy to revile your name forever?11   Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?    Take it from the fold of your garment3 and destroy them! 12   Yet God my King is from of old,    working salvation in the midst of the earth.13   You divided the sea by your might;    you broke the heads of the sea monsters4 on the waters.14   You crushed the heads of Leviathan;    you gave him as food for the creatures of the wilderness.15   You split open springs and brooks;    you dried up ever-flowing streams.16   Yours is the day, yours also the night;    you have established the heavenly lights and the sun.17   You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth;    you have made summer and winter. 18   Remember this, O LORD, how the enemy scoffs,    and a foolish people reviles your name.19   Do not deliver the soul of your dove to the wild beasts;    do not forget the life of your poor forever. 20   Have regard for the covenant,    for the dark places of the land are full of the habitations of violence.21   Let not the downtrodden turn back in shame;    let the poor and needy praise your name. 22   Arise, O God, defend your cause;    remember how the foolish scoff at you all the day!23   Do not forget the clamor of your foes,    the uproar of those who rise against you, which goes up continually! Footnotes [1] 74:1 Probably a musical or liturgical term [2] 74:5 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain [3] 74:11 Hebrew from your bosom [4] 74:13 Or the great sea creatures (ESV) Old Testament: 1 Kings 22:29–45 1 Kings 22:29–45 (Listen) Ahab Killed in Battle 29 So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah went up to Ramoth-gilead. 30 And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your robes.” And the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle. 31 Now the king of Syria had commanded the thirty-two captains of his chariots, “Fight with neither small nor great, but only with the king of Israel.” 32 And when the captains of the chariots saw Jehoshaphat, they said, “It is surely the king of Israel.” So they turned to fight against him. And Jehoshaphat cried out. 33 And when the captains of the chariots saw that it was not the king of Israel, they turned back from pursuing him. 34 But a certain man drew his bow at random1 and struck the king of Israel between the scale armor and the breastplate. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn around and carry me out of the battle, for I am wounded.” 35 And the battle continued that day, and the king was propped up in his chariot facing the Syrians, until at evening he died. And the blood of the wound flowed into the bottom of the chariot. 36 And about sunset a cry went through the army, “Every man to his city, and every man to his country!” 37 So the king died, and was brought to Samaria. And they buried the king in Samaria. 38 And they washed the chariot by the pool of Samaria, and the dogs licked up his blood, and the prostitutes washed themselves in it, according to the word of the LORD that he had spoken. 39 Now the rest of the acts of Ahab and all that he did, and the ivory house that he built and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? 40 So Ahab slept with his fathers, and Ahaziah his son reigned in his place. Jehoshaphat Reigns in Judah 41 Jehoshaphat the son of Asa began to reign over Judah in the fourth year of Ahab king of Israel. 42 Jehoshaphat was thirty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Azubah the daughter of Shilhi. 43 He walked in all the way of Asa his father. He did not turn aside from it, doing what was right in the sight of the LORD. Yet the high places were not taken away, and the people still sacrificed and made offerings on the high places. 44 Jehoshaphat also made peace with the king of Israel. 45 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he showed, and how he warred, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? Footnotes [1] 22:34 Hebrew in his innocence (ESV) New Testament: 1 Corinthians 2:14–3:15 1 Corinthians 2:14–3:15 (Listen) 14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 15 The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. 16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Divisions in the Church 3 But I, brothers,1 could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, 3 for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being merely human? 5 What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. 8 He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. 9 For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled2 master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. 11 For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw—13 each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. Footnotes [1] 3:1 Or brothers and sisters [2] 3:10 Or wise (ESV) Gospel: Matthew 5:1–10 Matthew 5:1–10 (Listen) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons1 of God. 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Footnotes [1] 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface (ESV)

Rick, Big Daddy Carter, Ralph and Andy dig in a little more from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. So what does it mean to be "salt of the earth" or "light of the world"? Jesus makes bold statements about His disciples and what is expected of them in His kingdom. It's a power packed look at the sermon that changed the world. If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea. If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com. Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In this episode, we continue to explore Matthew 5 as part of our ongoing journey through the introduction to the Gospels. Join us as we unravel the depth of Jesus' message and its enduring relevance in our walk of faith. Don't miss out on this transformative exploration of the Sermon on the Mount and the heart of discipleship.   This episode is a companion to Episode 13 of the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast: Hearing Jesus for Kids   For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus   FREE APP: Daily Bible Inspirations: https://onelink.to/groll Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.    Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life? Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do. The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

As we study and learn from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded of our calling to be salt and light. Let's discover what that means together as we study Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 9:49-50, 4:21; and Luke 14:34-35, 8:16. **** Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World leaders Podcast. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins. Thank you for joining us as we walk through the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John chronologically. Our goal for these few minutes together is that we would take our eyes off ourselves in the busyness of our own lives, agendas to-do lists and responsibilities. I pray that as you take time out today to listen to God, He will speak to your heart and guide you as only he can. If you need prayer support in this busy season, please reach out to us at womenworldleaders.com and post a prayer request on our prayer wall. We're here to hold you up. Before we begin our study, let's pause for prayer. Most Holy God, thank you, thank you for being our all in all our Abba Father, our provider, sustainer healer, and our salvation. God, we come to you today from so many walks of life. And yet you intimately know where we each are in what we each need. God, we rest in your presence. And thank you in advance for the care, teaching, and guidance that you will provide for us. We give you these next few minutes, and we ask that you have your way with us and guide us into your truth. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen. Sit back and soak in God's Word while I read Matthew five verses 13 and 16. From the New Living Translation. You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it's lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. We know from Matthew 5:2 that in this passage Jesus was teaching the disciples. He had told them about the kingdom of heaven and the attributes and rewards God offers to his children as they walk in obedience to Him. Now Jesus gives the disciples two descriptions of who they are. And he tells us by extension who we are. And we know that what God says about us is true. Sometimes we think less of ourselves than God does. And it is in those moments that we have to listen especially hard to what God says. Because he knows us better than we know ourselves. And what he says is true. So, in today's reading, God calls you the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. Let's take this apart. First you are the salt of the earth. What do you suppose is the meaning behind this? While you're likely familiar with salt as a preservative, this would have been top of mind in a society void of refrigeration. Salt keeps food fresh and edible for a longer period of time than it would be without it. Salt accomplishes this feat by inhibiting the growth of bacteria, which in other words means salt allows food to remain as God made it to be, and to be used as God created it to be used. When God says that we are the salt of the earth, He is saying that we have a job to do:  to preserve the world as God intended it. When God created the world, everything was perfect, peaceful, joyful, and meaningful. But sin entered into the world and sin was like a bacteria that began to grow and was infectious. God empowers us, his children, to stand against sin, and to inhibit sins growth, by our actions and reactions. By allowing God's power to operate in us, we are salt preserving life, the way God intended it to be. You are the salt of the earth. You have a responsibility to live life on behalf of God. Salt in the Bible was also a symbol of covenant. This also has to do with its attribute as a preservative. A covenant was not to be broken; God will never break his covenant with His children. Once we give our lives to Him, we are sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit and we belong to God forever. If you have given your life to Christ, you are the salt of the earth, carrying his covenant promises. Nothing and nobody can change that. Salt in biblical times was a symbol of friendship and loyalty. Salt is salt, no matter what you do to it. You put it in your food and your food tastes salty. You put it in water and allow the water to evaporate, the salt remains behind. Our God is loyal. And as Christians we are called to carry on that loyalty. You are the salt of the earth. Though the world will test you, you have the power within to remain loyal to the one who saved you. Salt is a necessary source of nourishment. It's an important element in a person's diet. And as such, salt is highly valuable. In the Old Testament when God required sacrifices, he required that the offering be seasoned with salt. It was necessary, and it was valuable. You are the salt of the earth. You are necessary and you are valuable. And let's face it, salt makes food worth eating. Who doesn't love a little salty sweet action and their taste buds. In my opinion, nothing beats chocolate chip cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt on top. Salt brings out the true flavor of the food and makes eating a joy and a pleasure. You are the salt of the earth You were created to bring joy and pleasure to God himself. But Matthew records that Jesus continues, What good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again, it will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Salt can lose its flavor. Bakers at the time used salt blocks to line their ovens. After a time, the high and prolonged heat of the oven caused the salt to crystallize and become useless. It had to be thrown out. Luke says in 14:35, flavorless salt is good neither for the soil, nor for the manure pile, it is thrown away. The heat of the world is intense, more intense at times than that of a baker's oven. But as Jesus disciples, you and I are called to stay under God's protection and to keep our saltiness intact so that we can stand against the spread of sin. Live the life that God intended for us to live out our lives in covenant with him. claim our high value in a world filled with imposters and bring joy and pleasure to God. Don't let the heat of the world claim the saltiness that God has gifted you. Mark 9:49 through 50 gives this guidance for every one will be tested with fire. Can I get an amen on that one? Salt is good for seasoning, but if it loses its flavor, how do you make it salty again, you must have the qualities of salt among yourselves and live in peace with each other.   The next thing that Jesus tells His disciples is not only are they the salt of the earth, but in Matthew 5:14. You are the light of the world, like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Have you ever flown into a city at night seeing the pinpoints of light from high above is one of my favorite sights. At night, the Earth is blanketed in darkness. But the lights of a city are unmistakable. There weren't airplanes in Jesus' day and the world didn't move quite as fast as it does today. A traveler who saw the lights of the city in the distance, would see safety and protection at the end of a long journey. Or, at the very least, lodging and food. In other words, rest and sustenance. Jesus is indeed our lighthouse in a dark harbor. Our protection and safety, our rest and sustenance. And we, as his followers, reflect God's light into this dark world. And we too, are a light for others who are searching in the dark. Jesus says You are the light of the world and he continues, No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. The light we shine is to lead others to God to show them the way to get to the kingdom of heaven. God wants us to welcome everyone we know to his city. We can shine the light of God by sharing the gospel message with others and by encouraging others to walk in their God-given purposes. That is our goal at Women World Leaders to shine our lights that you might shine yours. One of my main jobs at Women World Leaders is editing. I edit the Voice of Truth magazine and I edit the books put out by World Publishing and Productions. We are currently working on several books that are compilations of stories of victories and spiritual growth that individuals have walked through in their lives, and how they have allowed Jesus, even through their turmoil, to keep their lamps lit, so that they might hold them high to shine for His glory. These authors are truly the light of the world showcasing that even when we walk through the unthinkable — abuse, abandonment, shame, temptation—we can shine our light brightly. If you feel your light dimming, know that God is guiding you; you only to follow his light. And he will purposefully use everything that you are going through to strengthen you and give you the honor of bringing others to him. Mark says in 4:22 For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open and every secret will be brought to light. The Bible tells us that anything the devil meant for evil in your world, God can use for good. When we allow God to shine his light on us. He gives us the honor and privilege of shining that light to beckon others into the kingdom. Luke concludes his account of this teaching in Luke 818. So pay attention to how you hear. to those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand, will be taken away from them. You were created to be salt and light. There is no doubt about that. But what you do with your salt and light is up to you. Jesus warns us to pay attention and not take his teaching lightly. The more we obediently walk in the wisdom that God guides us with, the more wisdom he will provide. Don't hold the Holy Spirit back in your life. Unleash His presence by your obedience and your light will shine brighter than you can possibly imagine. Let's pray. Father, we thank you for making us who we are and for giving us the experiences you have given us. God, I thank you for the privilege of being salt in this sinful world and light in this dark world. God, I ask that you empower us by your presence and strength to shine so brightly on your behalf, that the whole world will see your glory. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.

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Are you going through the gate leading to destruction, or the gate leading to life? In Matthew 7:13-23, Jesus is concluding the content of His message, but sharing His burden. We might walk through life thinking we have freedom, but we don't have the freedom that we think we have until we are resting in Jesus. Here are some questions to reflect on: •Where are your feet leading you? •Who is teaching your soul? •In what do you find hope? ⛰️ https://events.bible.com/en/event/edi... Paradigm is a weekly gathering of Kansas City college and 20s-30s young adults who desire to see Jesus made known throughout the city! Want to come & see? Email us at paradigm@livingproof.co to give us a heads up so we can greet you, or just show up any Tuesday night at 7pm to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy a relaxing environment, hear messages relevant to college and young professionals, and build relationships with other young adults. Subscribe to the ParadigmKC podcast and YouTube, follow us on Instagram & Facebook, find our location, and learn more at http://paradigmkc.com/.

Welcome to the Hearing Jesus podcast with your host, Rachael Groll. In today's episode, we explore the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. Join us as we explore these teachings of Jesus, revealing how they challenge conventional expectations and redirect us toward meekness, mercy, and peace. Discover the significance of being the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world" in this transformative journey through the foundational wisdom of Jesus. Tune in for insights that are as relevant today as they were in the time of the disciples.   This episode is a companion to Episode 12 of the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast: Hearing Jesus for Kids   For family discussion guides, journaling worksheets, bonus content, and our private discussion forum, please visit our Patreon page:  patreon.com/HearingJesus   FREE APP: Daily Bible Inspirations: https://onelink.to/groll Learn: https://shehears.org Shop: https://shehears.org/resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.    Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life? Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do. The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.     Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sermon on the Mount--Part II 4 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/26/2023 Bible: Matthew 5:17-48 Length: 28 min.

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A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Sermon on the Mount--Part II 3 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 9/25/2023 Bible: Matthew 5:17-48 Length: 27 min.

Pastor Matt walks through Matthew 5:6 and dives into what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, and asks the question: “What consistent spiritual disciplines are acknowledging, nourishing, and satisfying the appetite of your affections?” Key takeaways: “The desires that rule your heart determine how you evaluate your life, how you make small and…

Pastor Drew Zylstra continues our series on the famous “Beatitudes” found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Part five is from Matthew 5:7, “A Blessing on the Merciful.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Pick your path: wide and narrow, fruitless or fruitful, death or life. Pastor Dallas explores the final remarks of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount to point us down the right path of Jesus.Read along: Matthew 7: 13-29Watch this message on YouTubeJust starting your Jesus journey? Let us know by filling out this form so we can connect with you personallyHello Card Tithes & OffersPlease consider giving to help us spread the life giving message of Jesus to the 920 and beyondGive Here --Follow Life Church on socialsLCGB Facebook LCGB Instagram LCGB YouTube

John teaches on the topic of worry and anxiety, continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount.

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Starting off our new series "The Sermon on the Mount" looking at Matthew 5:1-6

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6 that worry doesn't do any good. It clouds the mind and chokes out the joy God has for us. Perhaps Jeni the Parrot can help us let go of worry....you'll see what we mean! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferncreekcc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ferncreekcc/support

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Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 443The Saint of the day is Saint Joseph of CupertinoSaint Joseph of Cupertino's Story Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. Already as a child, Joseph showed a fondness for prayer. After a short career with the Capuchins, he joined the Conventual Franciscans. Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, Joseph began his studies for the priesthood. Though studies were very difficult for him, Joseph gained a great deal of knowledge from prayer. He was ordained in 1628. Joseph's tendency to levitate during prayer was sometimes a cross; some people came to see this much as they might have gone to a circus sideshow. Joseph's gift led him to be humble, patient, and obedient, even though at times he was greatly tempted and felt forsaken by God. He fasted and wore iron chains for much of his life. The friars transferred Joseph several times for his own good and for the good of the rest of the community. He was reported to and investigated by the Inquisition; the examiners exonerated him. Joseph was canonized in 1767. In the investigation preceding the canonization, 70 incidents of levitation are recorded. Reflection While levitation is an extraordinary sign of holiness, Joseph is also remembered for the ordinary signs he showed. He prayed even in times of inner darkness, and he lived out the Sermon on the Mount. He used his “unique possession”–his free will–to praise God and to serve God's creation. Saint Joseph of Cupertino is the Patron Saint of: Air TravelersAstronautsPilots Enjoy this look at flying saints! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

As Jesus continues his sermon, he pushes against how they have been following the law while missing its intent. Pastor Chris teaches how the "you have heard it said" sections can change our lives for His glory.

The nine Beatitudes that open the Sermon on the Mount are endearing but also perplexing. How can Jesus say that those who are poor or persecuted are blessed? How can such persons be assured of the promises that Jesus says are theirs? Understanding the meaning of the Beatitudes is central to understanding the entire Sermon on the Mount.

As we wrap up our sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount, we look at was Jesus says our foundation should be and how that coincides with having wisdom and living a life that is glorifying to God and won't fall when storms come.

Sermon Text: Matthew 5:1

”Salt and Light”

The Lord's Prayer from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is the most well-known, recited, and memorized prayer of all-time. In just a few brief sentences, Jesus gave us a timeless prayer template for us to follow and apply to our lives today. However, due to our strong familiarity with it, the words of the prayer have regrettably become lifeless and monotonous. In this series we will dissect this famous prayer down line by line in order to revive the power of its words and align our hearts with what God desires for his kingdom. Jesus, teach us to pray.

Today John brings us a message from Matthew 5:38-42 where Jesus confronts the attitude of revenge. While the Old Testament speaks of and "eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" it doesn't mean that we have God's permission to get revenge on those who do us wrong. Those statements were intended to safeguard the judicial system from imputing too severe a punishment or too weak of one. As individuals, we are to turn the other cheek and go offer more than expected or required from those who seek to belittle us. Our role is to live at peace with those around us.

God does what he says, and so should we.

From examining our approach in giving, Jesus now turns to our approach in praying. Whether praying is currently challenging or coming naturally for us, Jesus words here beckon us to a deeper relationship with the Creator of all things!

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In this sermon by Pastor Ross, the focus is on understanding that living for Christ goes beyond mere actions; it's a reflection of a heart surrendered to Him. Pastor Ross begins by emphasizing the importance of the heart as the first domino in our spiritual journey, where everything else falls into place when our hearts are loyal to Jesus. He discusses topics like adultery and lust, highlighting Jesus' teaching that even lusting in one's heart is a form of adultery. The sermon also touches on divorce, emphasizing the sanctity of marriage and discouraging divorce except in cases of sexual immorality. Jesus addresses the issue of taking oaths, encouraging honesty and integrity in our words without the need for excessive oaths. The sermon further explores the idea of not seeking revenge but responding to hatefulness with love, even towards enemies. The overarching message is that true righteousness begins in the heart and is manifested through our actions, aligning with the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.

In the message "The Truth About Pleasing God," Pastor Tyler examines Jesus' radical teachings on righteousness and what is truly required of his followers. Exploring key passages from the Sermon on the Mount, Tyler unpacks how Christ changed the standard from outward actions to inward motives rooted in love. Through compelling stories and examples, he illustrates how cultivating loving hearts is God's focus—not just rule-following behavior. This message encourages serious evaluation of our intentions and a life fully surrendered to God's radical love shown to others. Walk through important Bible truths as Tyler tackles questions many ponder: what moves our motivations, and how can we live loved through radical change?Questions for Reflection:• Tyler talked about our culture often focusing more on self-preservation than service. Where have you seen examples of this mindset in your own life or society? How can we shift toward cultivating hearts of love instead?• Using the examples of his children's apologies, Tyler illustrated how it's easy to concentrate on proper behavior over sincere change. When have you caught yourself in this trap - and how can you develop motives aligned with "what does love require"?

182. Jesus Says Do Not Worry About Anything (Matt 6:57) As we keep walking through the sermon on the mount and Jesus' teaching on the Upside Down Kingdom we get to Jesus' teaching on worry. The world is full of worry and simply telling us to not worry doesn't always help us not to worry. Here we explore what Jesus is inviting us into as disciples when it comes to worry.   Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers  
 
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Jesus taught the "Beatitudes," but what are some of the ME-attitudes that make us MEligious? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the worldly thinking that opposes Jesus' teaching on living in the Kingdom. Matthew chapters 5-7 contain Jesus' famous sermon often called "The Sermon on the Mount." The sermon starts in verses 3 through 10 with 8 statements that all begin with the phrase "blessed are ________."Over time, these statements were called The Beatitudes from the Latin word for "blessed." 1. Beatitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.The "poor in spirit" are those who recognize that their need for God.  MEattitude: I am blessed when I don't need anyone else's help.Galatians 5:25God will be your crisis manager, but he would rather be your daily planner. 2. Beatitude: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. MEattitude: I am blessed when I never experience loss, grief, or mourning.Acts 14:22 John 16:33The Kingdom of God is now and not yet—at the same time. 3. Beatitude: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Meekness is ability restrained by wisdom.  MEatittiude: I'm blessed when I get to say and do what I want, because I am right.James 3:132 Timothy 2:25Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. 4. Beatitude: Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Righteousness is the state of being in acceptable condition to God.  MEattitude: I will feel fulfilled when I get everyone else's approval.Galatians 1:10 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. MEattitude: People need to get it together and be more like me.James 2:131 Corinthians 4:5Judge actions, but don't judge people.   6. Beatitude: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. MEattitude: How I live doesn't really matter.Just because God loves us, doesn't mean He won't instruct us.1 Cor. 9:27Your purity will affect God's presence in your life. Your behavior doesn't earn you a relationship with Jesus, but a relationship with Jesus will affect your behavior.  7: Beatitude: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.Peace is not the absence of conflict or troubles, but the learned skill of remaining unaffected by them. MEattitude: I am under no obligation to help the world around me.Ephesians 2:101 Peter 4:10The church has got to be more concerned with making a difference than making a point.If you want to be recognized as a child of God, give what you've got. 8. Beatitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. MEattitiude: I am blessed when everyone agrees with my faith.1 Peter 3:14 If nobody ever disagrees with you, you're probably not standing for anything. Are you living according to the MEattitudes?

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Most people pray in a given year. But what does the way we pray reveal about us? About the relationship we want to have with God? In this message, Pastor Scott unpacks one of Jesus' most famous teachings on prayer and helps us to apply Jesus' teaching about prayer to our daily lives.

Most people pray in a given year. But what does the way we pray reveal about us? About the relationship we want to have with God? In this message, Pastor Scott unpacks one of Jesus' most famous teachings on prayer and helps us to apply Jesus' teaching about prayer to our daily lives.

This part of Theology of the Body series on Trending with Timmerie focusses on our interior life.  Those actions others don't see.  Pope Saint John Paul II points to the way Jesus Christ in MT 5:27-28 is calling us to integrity, to not compromise, and to hold ourselves accountable for those actions others don't see.   MT 5:27-28  “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.   Timmerie walks you through Pope Saint John Paul II's Catechetical talks 34-39.    Resources mentioned :   Read the Book and follow along: Theology of the Body by Pope Saint John Paul II https://paulinestore.com/man-woman-he-created-them-theology-of-the-body-3337-138037.html   Episode 1 – In the Beginning  https://relevantradio.com/2023/07/theology-of-the-body-in-the-beginning-special-podcast-highlight/  Episode 2  – Original Solitude  https://relevantradio.com/2023/07/original-solitude-jp-iis-theology-of-the-body-part-2/  Episode 3 – Original Unity https://relevantradio.com/2023/07/original-unity-theology-of-the-body-part-3/  Episode 4 – The Spousal Meaning of the Body  https://relevantradio.com/2023/08/the-spousal-meaning-of-the-body-theology-of-the-body-part-4/ Episode 5 –  Original Innocence https://relevantradio.com/2023/08/original-innocence-theology-of-the-body-part-4/  Episode 6 –  Knowledge & Procreation https://relevantradio.com/2023/08/knowledge-procreation-theology-of-the-body-part-6/  Episode 7 – Fashion & Introducing the Sermon on the Mount https://relevantradio.com/2023/08/fashion-introducing-the-sermon-on-the-mount-theology-of-the-body-part-7/ Episode 8 – God's Law Written on the Heart  https://relevantradio.com/2023/09/gods-law-written-on-the-heart-theology-of-the-body-part-8/ 

"The Beatitudes" - Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by proclaiming blessing on people. And while it's one of the best-known sections of the sermon, people struggle to understand how to apply it. In this episode, we'll attempt to simplify it, without diminishing its importance. 

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today's readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

The Apostles Creed Series continues this week as Stewart wrestles with the question, "what does it mean to be human?" To answer that question we will turn to Matthew 5:1-12, often called the Sermon on the Mount.

In Matthew 7:24-27, we find a contrast between the wise man who builds his house on the rock and the foolish man who builds his house on the sand. The foundation on which we build our lives is critical when the storms of life come. The wise man hears and practices the words of Jesus, building his house on the Rock, which is immovable. In contrast, the foolish man hears but does not practice the words of Jesus, building his house on sand, which is unstable, and in the end, he will fall. Matthew 7:24-27: 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.” RESOURCES MENTIONED: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Flexiclip Special & Giveaway All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series on the blog Spotify Sermon on the Mount Playlist Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube & Instagram Patreon Support Subscribe to Thankful Homemaker Newsletter & Free Library of Resources Buy Marci a Cup of Coffee Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App  Thankful Homemaker Merchandise