Podcasts about Sermon on the Mount

Everywhere he went, Jeremiah warned people that their land would be subjugated, their way of life would be destroyed, and that they would become slaves of a government they did not choose.Jeremiah is remembered today as “the weeping prophet.”He was earnest, sincere, and entirely correct, but no one wants to be told that they have an inescapable appointment with a dentist and a gastroenterologist to receive a simultaneous root canal and colonoscopy in the outdoors during a rainstorm.Jeremiah painted a dark sky without a single ray of sunlight shining through. This is why no one ever gave Jeremiah a microphone, an audience, and a big pile of money to be their guest speaker.Polyanna was 11 years old in 1913, and she still rides around on her adorable little pony radiating sunshine and rainbows everywhere she goes. Pollyanna tells everyone who will listen that a magical genie will give you whatever you want if you just smile and laugh and think happy thoughts.Pollyanna is even less popular than Jeremiah. I promise I'm not making this up.Google tells me that Jeremiah remains a popular name for boys, always ranked in the top 100. Pollyanna is not nearly so popular among girls. It currently ranks somewhere between number 8,284 and number 13,776.Jeremiah and Pollyanna became the topic of conversation while I was comparing notes with Ryan Deiss and Jet Eisenberg and Robert Grebe during lunch last week. We were trying to figure out why we were suddenly seeing a sharp uptick in public speaking requests.We all agreed that a general feeling of unrest is shining out of every television screen and blowing through the ductwork of every home in America.That's when Deiss said,“No one wants Jeremiah. No one wants Pollyanna. People are looking for someone who is aware of current difficulties, but who can also see a clear path forward.”It was one of those moments when everyone at the table instantly knew that Truth had been spoken.No one wants to hear the gloom and doom of Jeremiah right now. And no one wants to ride the pony or drink the sugarwater of Pollyanna.People are just looking for a promising path forward.My partner Todd Liles has been trying to tell me this for several months, but Ryan Deiss was able to condense it into a metaphor of paired opposites, the lightning bolt that is most likely to pierce my hard head and illuminate my mindMarcus Aurelius Antoninus was the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome. Eighteen hundred years ago he wrote,“Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present.”Lucius Annaeus Seneca was born in the same year that Jesus was born. Late in his life, Seneca said,“True happiness is to enjoy the present without anxious dependence on the future.”But Jesus had already said the same thing thirty years earlier during his famous Sermon on the Mount. Jesus was teaching us to live in the present when he said,“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”Do not fret about an imaginary future.You will deal with the actual future when it arrives.Roy H. Williams

Vainglory is the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval from others. It's such a common sin, even among the people of God, that Jesus confronts it directly in the Sermon on the Mount. Why is vainglory so deadly? And how does the gospel address it?

The Upside-Down Kingdom is a three-part podcast series exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Together, we look at how Jesus redefines blessing, power, and righteousness—calling his followers into a way of life shaped not by success or control, but by mercy, integrity, trust, and love.Discussion Questions — Episode 31. Which spiritual practice feels most difficult to do quietly and unseen?2. How does anxiety reveal what you trust most?3. Why do you think Jesus connects judgment of others with our own spiritual blindness?4. What does “seeking first the Kingdom” look like in ordinary life?5. What small, faithful practice could help you build on solid ground this week?

What does the Bible really teach about fasting? In this message from Covenant Church Doylestown, we walk through Isaiah 58 and Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount to understand what biblical fasting actually is — and what it isn't. Fasting isn't about spiritual performance. It isn't about manipulating God. And it isn't about religious image management. This sermon explores: What biblical fasting really means Why God rejected Israel's fasting in Isaiah 58 The difference between religious acting and authentic faith What Jesus meant by “new wine and new wineskins” Why fasting should be done in secret How fasting shapes your heart and spiritual formation What it means to hunger for God more than your next meal True fasting doesn't just change your schedule — it changes your soul. It softens your heart. It moves you toward justice and mercy. It prepares you for deeper communion with God.

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! Today we're kicking off our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus shows us in vivid and specific terms what it means to obey him from the heart and how to live as a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. This week we're answering the question, "What exactly is the Sermon on the Mount?"  Tune in to learn more about the history behind the sermon and why it remains relevant for believers in every time and place.We are using John Stott's The Message of the Sermon on the Mount to guide our conversation this season — click here to purchase a copy of your own: https://bit.ly/4bzYgZIOther resources mentioned in this episode:D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: https://bit.ly/46d9MXEOswald Chambers, Studies in the Sermon on the Mount: God's Character and the Believer's Conduct: https://bit.ly/4cCjs1A

In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Aaron walks through Matthew 5:17–20 and answers a question that has caused confusion for generations:What does it mean that Jesus fulfilled the Law?Did Jesus abolish the Law of Moses? Are Christians still under the Old Covenant? What was the purpose of the Law in the first place?Pastor Aaron explains how the Law was never the finish line. It was the guardrail pointing to God's standard of holiness and our need for a Savior. Jesus did not erase the Law. He fulfilled it. He lived the perfect life we could not live and became the sacrifice we could not offer.You will also learn a simple evangelism tool called “The Gap and the Gospel” to help you clearly explain why we all need Jesus.

Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount is recorded in Matthew chapters 5-7. In it, we find the Beatitudes, topics on the disciples and the world, personal relationships, giving to the poor and prayers, judging others, the Golden Rule, the narrow and wide gate, a tree and its fruit, and the two foundations. FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@faithlifecm?_t=ZT-8wIjieGeyOk&_r=1Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/giveTable Talk with Yvette Gallinar:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yvette_gallinar/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/yvettegallinarTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@tabletalkwithyvette?_t=ZT-8wIjgUR1eJ8&_r=1Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/table-talk-with-yvette-gallinar/id1729036339#heaven #jesusistheway

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange in California; he is the Director of Evangelization and Formation for the Diocese as well.  He is also founder and president of Spirit Filled Heart Ministries, which engages in evangelization and support of the foreign missions. He and MaryAnne have been married for over 50 years and have three adult children.  They discuss the Mass readings from Sunday mass; in this episode they continue their discussion of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.The Bible and You airs live weekdays at 2:30pm Pacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.Archives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com Support the show

The Sermon on the Mount gets us ready for Lent today. Enjoy this week's homily.

Cheri continues a Sermon on the Mount series with a challenging message on money, possessions, and "kingdom living" (Matthew 6). She asks what our bank accounts and goals reveal about our true priorities, warning that storing up earthly treasure shapes our hearts and loyalties. Unpacking Jesus' teaching about the "good eye," she connects generosity with spiritual clarity and shows how greed creates divided focus, like trying to run toward two finish lines. She also explores "mammon" as a rival master, arguing that trusting wealth for security easily becomes a kind of idolatry. While affirming the goodness of work and provision, she distinguishes that from the desire for more than we need, and links hoarding to worry and the modern illusion of control. The invitation is to seek God's kingdom first, trust a generous Father who knows our needs, and step into a freer, more content life marked by generosity rather than fear.

Fr Toby looks at how the Sermon on the Mount is addressed to the depths of our being.WORD FOR TODAY is broadcast live on Radio Maria on weekdays at 1:15pm and is rebroadcast at 12:15am and 5:45am the following day. In it our Priest Director Fr Toby offers a reflection, usually drawing from the Mass readings of the day. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider supporting us with a one-off or monthly donation. It is only through the generosity of our listeners that we are able to be a Christian voice by your side. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.radiomariaengland.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Title: Upside Down Interior LifeSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Nate Holdridge explores Matthew 5:21-32, where Jesus begins to reveal the radical, internal transformation He desires for His people. By addressing the root issues of anger, lust, and marital unfaithfulness, Nate shows how Jesus moves beyond external religious checklists to claim authority over our interior lives. We see that the Kingdom of Heaven isn't just about avoiding murder or adultery; it's about a radical devotion to reconciliation, a commitment to sexual purity, and a high esteem for the marriage covenant. Join us as we learn how Jesus' "upside down" ethics provide a protective shield for the vulnerable and lead us toward a life of true flourishing grounded in the Gospel.Link to Sermon Notes

In this message from Matthew 6:19–34, we explore how misplaced treasure, divided focus, and competing masters quietly fuel anxiety in our lives. Jesus isn't condemning possessions—He's confronting misdirected security and inviting us to invest in what is eternal. What we fix our gaze on shapes our interior world, and when loyalty is divided, instability and worry follow. But when we seek first the Kingdom of God, steward our inner life before Him, and surrender tomorrow's fears, peace begins to take root. This sermon calls us to examine what we treasure, who we serve, and where our thoughts dwell—because a God-centered heart is the only heart that truly rests. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com - Text "Hopeland" to 833-767-5698

Thank you for joining us today for worship! We continue our Follow Me series by completing chapter 5 of Matthew. Pastor Bobby discusses retaliation and loving our enemies as part of Jesus's teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

In this sermon, pastor Dylan Dodson preaches from Matthew 5:1-12 as we begin our series in the Sermon on the mount looking at the beatitudes and seeing how Jesus describes the good life.

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

Most of us already know what the good life looks like in our culture… success, comfort, confidence, control. We don't have to be taught what to chase; we're already running. In the opening lines of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus disrupts all of it. He blesses weakness, grief, humility, mercy, purity, peacemaking, and faithfulness under pressure… qualities we usually avoid, ignore, or see as setbacks. This series slows us down long enough to notice the gap between what we chase and what Jesus calls blessed. Not to pressure people. Not to shame people. But to help people see clearly. Each week, we'll unpack one of Jesus' statements and let it confront our assumptions about the good life… one attitude at a time. This week's notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49562771 Pastor Matt Pineda | Upside Down | Matthew 5:5 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

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In Part 3 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Fr. Will uses a ninth grade geometry story—an exam covered in red ink—to unpack what Jesus is doing in today's Gospel. Christ, the Master Teacher, tells the truth about the human heart. He fulfills the law and then presses deeper, revealing that God desires more than outward compliance—he desires interior conversion. When we face the “reality check” of our weakness and sin, we usually fall into one of two traps: denial (“I'll decide what's right for me”) or despair (“I can't do this, so why try?”). Jesus offers a third way: humility—admitting we need to change and asking him for help. The good news is that God doesn't demand holiness from a distance. The Lord comes close, teaches us, and gives grace to live what he commands. As Jesus promises later in the Sermon on the Mount: Ask and you will receive. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened. Readings: Sirach 15:15–20; 1 Corinthians 2:6–10; Matthew 5:17–37

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Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Matthew 6:19-24 | What should our priorities be as disciples of Jesus Christ? What should matter most to us? Our Lord and Savior has a word for us to answer these questions.

Pastor Noah continues with the 6th Beatitude in our series, The Sermon On The Mount!

Sermon on the MountToshi JamangFebruary 15th, 2025

Jesus teaches about anger and marriage.

Matthew 7:7-12

Matthew 7:7-12

In this lesson we cannot serve two masters, God and mammon. If we try to serve God and our flesh we will fall because our flesh will mostly take over.

Two gates, two trees, two houses—yet one King, one invitation. In the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Steven Byler (introduced by Pastor Cheryl Lavornia) invites us to pause and listen for what Jesus asks of those who say they follow him. Through Matthew 7:13-27, the passage contrasts paths, tests of true fruit, and foundations that endure and those that crumble. How does belief differ from discipleship, and what does it look like to follow Jesus in daily life? This message invites us to consider how we're forming our lives and our church around his call, and to explore practical steps toward intentional formation this week.

Today's Gospel is a doozy. But it's part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which must mean that His words are intended not to reduce our happiness--our beatitude--but to increase it. Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time.

This week Pastor Darrin continues his series through the Sermon on the Mount as he talks about the command not to murder.

In this message from our Flourishing series, Andrew Wilson explores Jesus' call to a life of deep integrity — where our inner world and outward actions tell the same story. Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, he shows how true flourishing isn't found in performance or appearance, but in hearts transformed to reflect God's character. As Jesus leads us beyond surface obedience to wholehearted righteousness, we discover the freedom and joy of a life that is whole, consistent and rooted in the Father's perfect love.

We all feel it. The world these days feels shaky, scary, shifting, and uncertain. In this last week of our walk through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Jon explores the reassuring words of our Judge, Lord, and Saviour, who promises that no matter what storms we face, he is a firm and eternal foundation we can depend on without fail. Jesus's assurances don't just stand in this life, but he will stand as our advocate when we are ultimately judged by our Creator if we surrender our lives to his power and kingdom. Speaker: Jon Thompson Publication Date: February 15, 2026

In this episode, we explore Jesus' words, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled,” and wrestle with what that means in a world that often feels anything but right. Moving through the Sermon on the Mount and into the season of Lent, we unpack righteousness as right relationship — with God, others, and creation — while honestly naming our longing for justice, peace, and restoration. This is an invitation to live in the tension of the “now but not yet” kingdom, learning to practice hope, lament, and faithful presence as a community shaped by Jesus. Recorded February 15, 2026.

This week we read through the final part of Jesus teaching famously called "The sermon on the mount". In this final part we discovered that Jesus, having invited us to walk in and experience kingdom goodness, cares about how that is lived out in our lives because He cares about His church. And so here at the end of the talk we find some teaching that calls us again to allow our hearts to be moulded by the heart of the Father and to live like Him in the here and now.

We follow Jesus, because He is able, willing, and ready to heal us of our sins. 1. Able to cure any wound from any sin. (v.23) 2. Willing to receive us as followers, no matter how loathe-some our sin. (v.24) 3. Ready to lead us and teach us. (v.25) Where is God's power evident in the world today? Identify a spiritual sore that you have. What would you say to someone who thinks his/her life is too vile to be forgiven? What do we learn from this text being located just prior to the Sermon on the Mount?

ENCORE EPISODE In the gospel passage today from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus invites us to take a closer look at the areas of our hearts relating to anger, chastity, and taking oaths.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021526.cfm.  (Shorter version of the Gospel)ReferencePraying the TruthBy Willam Barry, SJ

Send a text“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” What does “pure” (katharos) really mean—and why does Jesus locate purity in the heart (kardia) rather than just external behavior? We explore the Old Testament background (clean hands/pure heart), the difference between purity and perfectionism, and how purity is best understood as single-heartedness—an undivided inner life that's honest before God. We also talk about what it means to “see God” now and ultimately, and how distraction, secrecy, and the attention economy can fragment our hearts and blur our spiritual vision. You'll leave with practical BuddyWalk practices to retrain your attention, bring hidden places into the light, and pursue a clean, integrated heart that can actually recognize God's presence in everyday life. 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 this episode, the guys unpack Matthew 5:17–20. These verses communicate that Jesus didn't come to abolish the law, He came to fulfill it. And clothed in His righteousness and indwelt by His Spirit, His disciples should too. The conversation walks through how this passage fits within the Sermon on the Mount and what it reveals about Jesus and His teaching.The guys also spend time discussing the Waste Management Open tournament and share reflections from the week before diving into the text.Follow Bible Caddie on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/biblecaddieFollow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@biblecaddieFollow us on X/Twitterhttps://x.com/biblecaddieShop Bible Caddie merchhttps://biblecaddie.com/pro-shop/Start a Featured Grouphttps://biblecaddie.com/start-a-group/

Christians often say “Jesus is King,” but live as if someone else has to keep order. Every system promises order. Few ever ask what that order costs. Craig sits down with economist Bob Murphy, author of Chaos Theory, to explore a disruptive question many Christians have never been invited to ask out loud: What if law, safety, and social order didn't require rulers at all? This conversation isn't about voting, parties, or political strategy. It's about discipleship. Craig and Bob wrestle with fear, control, Christian politics, and the quiet assumption that force is necessary to hold a society together. They examine what a voluntary society might look like in real life—how cooperation could replace coercion, why consent matters more than compliance, and what changes when no one gets a special pass to use force “for the greater good.” Along the way, Craig keeps circling back to Jesus. If we wouldn't threaten our neighbor to make things right, why do we trust systems built on threats? And what does it say about our faith when Christian nationalism feels more practical than the Sermon on the Mount? This episode gives listeners language for naming fear, tools for thinking beyond power, and space to ask a deeper question beneath the politics: Do we actually trust the way of Jesus to hold a people together? Their conversation digs into: Why “law and order” feels safe—and what it costs What a voluntary society actually means (and what it doesn't) Contracts, incentives, insurance, and reputation as alternatives to force Why voting isn't the same as consent Fear as a driving force behind Christian politics Christian nationalism as a discipleship problem, not just a political one A simple test: would this be okay if my neighbor did it?

Week 19 | Bringing Heaven Down to Earth (1995)This week, we're in Week 19 of a series Darrell taught on the Sermon on the Mount in 1995 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California.  In this sermon on Matthew 6:9–10, Darrell reveals that the Lord's Prayer is about inviting God to bring His heavenly reality down to earth through our prayers. He explains that when we pray "on earth as it is in heaven," we're participating in God's work to transform the world—and that prayer in secret can change history more profoundly than public ministry. Darrell shows how Jesus Himself perfectly answered the prayer He taught us, and he challenges us to pray with the understanding that our intercession actually matters in God's cosmic plan.__Regent CollegeRegent College Summer Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, elevates the standard of righteousness beyond mere legal obedience, calling His listeners to a deeper, heart-level commitment that reflects God's original design for marriage. He reaffirms the sanctity of marriage as a divine institution established at creation, where a man and woman become one flesh, and thus no human authority can dissolve what God has joined. While acknowledging that sexual immorality provides biblical grounds for divorce, Jesus emphasizes that reconciliation should always be the first and preferred path, not an escape from responsibility. The sermon underscores that modern cultural views of marriage—marked by unrealistic expectations and easy dissolution—contradict the biblical vision of marriage as a covenant reflecting God's faithful love. Ultimately, Jesus calls His followers to pursue holiness, grace, and restoration, seeing marriage not as a personal fulfillment but as a sacred reflection of divine loyalty, and urging the church to uphold this truth with both conviction and compassion.

This week, Jeshua Glanzmann continues our journey through the Sermon on the Mount, teaching from Matthew 5:21–26, 38–48; Matthew 7:1–6, 12; Matthew 6:14–15; and Matthew 18:21–35  . Walking through some of Jesus' most challenging words, this message confronts the quiet corrosion of offense and invites us into a radically different way of relating.Beginning with Jesus' teaching on anger and reconciliation (Matthew 5:21–26), Jeshua explores how the Kingdom addresses the heart before the behavior. From there, Jesus' commands to turn the other cheek and love our enemies (Matthew 5:38–48) reshape how we approach conflict—not with retaliation, but with restraint and compassion. Moving into Matthew 7, we're challenged to examine our own hearts before judging others, and to live out the Golden Rule as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets.Drawing from Jesus' words on forgiveness (Matthew 6:14–15) and the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21–35), this sermon ultimately points us to the heart of the gospel: none of us meets the standard—yet Jesus does. Because we've received immeasurable mercy, we are empowered to extend forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't excuse harm or erase boundaries, but it frees us from living in the realm of accusation and punishment.This message is an invitation to step fully into the grace we've been given—becoming people who love deeply, seek peace boldly, and trust God to work miracles in even the most broken relationships.

In this interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Eli, a Jerusalem-based tour guide fluent in English, Hebrew, and Aramaic, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about faith, culture, history, law, grace, and life in modern Israel. Recorded at the end of a leadership journey through Israel, this conversation moves beyond headlines and into deeper questions about: • Growing up Jewish in Israel • Military service as a character builder • Responsibility, leadership, and cultural identity • Law versus grace in Jewish and Christian traditions • The historical roots of biblical law • Why Jerusalem is more than a city of conflict • Coexistence among Jews, Christians, and Muslims • What Western democracies and Israel share in common Eli shares wisdom from Jewish tradition, reflections on the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount, and insights into how faith, accountability, and mercy intersect in both Judaism and Christianity. This episode is especially valuable for: ✔ Youth pastors teaching students about worldview ✔ Ministry leaders navigating cultural conversations ✔ Christian educators discussing law and grace ✔ Parents helping students process global events ✔ Anyone seeking thoughtful dialogue instead of polarization This is not a political episode. It is a conversation about culture, responsibility, coexistence, and the values that shape democratic societies. ✨ Sometimes the best way to disciple students is not to tell them what to think — but to let them hear someone else's story and wrestle with it thoughtfully. _________________________________________________________________________________

Lent is coming—but is your plan just about doing more, or about letting Jesus go deeper? Dr. Sri unpacks Jesus' powerful words from the Sermon on the Mount and shows how Lent isn't meant to be a checklist of prayers and sacrifices, but a pathway to interior transformation. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Enjoy this free download: https://bit.ly/Insurmountable-StudyGuideA 12-week study guide on Genesis 1-3 with John Ortberg. We've made it simple: curated episodes, journal questions, memory verses, and practical next steps. Everything you need to get started with a friend or group! Just download, print and go!John Ortberg walks us into Matthew 5, where Jesus announces that the blessed life (life in God's kingdom) is available right here, right now, no matter your circumstances. The Sermon on the Mount is not abstract theory or impossible idealism; it is a practical, transformative vision for human life. Tolstoy once wrote that if Jesus' words were truly lived, they would create an entirely new social order. John brings it home with Jesus' simple summary of the whole teaching: treat others the way you would want to be treated.ACCESS THE YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR INSURMOUNTABLE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3Egad-Un8UHXbT60EfcXVJF33i5mA-5fBecome New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT US at 855-888-0444EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.comGET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text BECOME to 855-888-0444SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team

The “Sermon on the Mount” is Jesus' masterpiece. Many scripture scholars, for example, refer to it as the “greatest discourse” ever given. In it, readers can find most of the significant themes relevant to the remainder of St. Matthew's Gospel about Jesus. The Beatitudes point out God's favor toward humanity rather than God's demand. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Join us today as we look at Matthew 5:31-32 and what Jesus says here in the sermon on the mount about divorce. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

In this episode, we explore a biblical worldview on money, possessions, and giving through Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. With everyday examples, Pastor Greg Laurie challenges our obsession with “stuff” and reminds us that life is not measured by what we own, but by our relationship with God. Learn why we should see ourselves as stewards—not owners—and how that impacts the way we live. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.