Podcasts about worshiping jesus

The most beautiful moments in life tend to be when we are worshiping Jesus. Worship is pouring out what is inside of our hearts, not repeating words we've heard. There's no casual worship in the Bible. It should be a sweet and powerful time with Jesus. We were created to worship God. Let's tell Him how much we love Him today!

Sermon John 9:1-41 - Seeing, Believing, and Worshiping Jesus -The Seeing Blind Man - Membership Sunday

Summary: In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron Huntley interviews Bobby Fredericksen about their experiences at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. They discuss the impact of the event on families and children, the importance of fun and engaging experiences in worship, and the power of the Eucharist in transforming lives. Bobby also shares his personal journey of faith and how he came to embrace Catholicism. They also talk about Bobby's podcasts, Purposely Catholic and The Catholic Couple, and the importance of open dialogue and sharing the faith with others. Bobby Fredericksen shares his journey of faith and how encountering Jesus transformed his life. He talks about feeling the heat of his struggles before seeing the light of God's love. Bobby emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's control and trusting in Him. He also discusses the need for men to embrace their role as warriors for Christ and the importance of fostering a sense of adventure in the faith. Bobby and Ron Huntley highlight the significance of evangelization and the power of small groups in growing in faith and supporting one another. Keywords: National Eucharistic Congress, families, children, worship, Eucharist, faith journey, Catholicism, podcasts, open dialogue, sharing the faith, faith journey, encountering Jesus, surrender, trust, men in the church, evangelization, small groups Takeaways: The National Eucharistic Congress is a family event that can create lasting memories and impact children's faith. Worshiping Jesus doesn't have to be boring or sit still; it can be fun and engaging. The Eucharist has the power to transform lives and bring about revival through repentance. Bobby Fredericksen's personal journey of faith highlights the importance of openness and surrender to God. Podcasts like Purposely Catholic and The Catholic Couple provide platforms for open dialogue and sharing the faith. Encountering Jesus can transform lives and bring a sense of peace and love. Surrendering to God's control and trusting in Him can lead to a more abundant and fulfilling life. Men in the church need to embrace their role as warriors for Christ and foster a sense of adventure in their faith. Evangelization is essential in spreading the love of Jesus and bringing others to Him. Small groups provide a supportive and growth-oriented environment for deepening one's faith. You can also listen to the podcast weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6 Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership --- ➡️ Parish Evangelization Course for Leaders This comprehensive course delivered online by Huntley Leadership features a 3-part collaborative learning environment uniquely designed with parish evangelization leaders in mind. Sign up here: https://courses.huntleyleadership.com __ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Subscribe to this YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership Visit my website ⇥ https://huntleyleadership.com Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ https://linkedin.com/in/huntleyleadership/ Follow on Twitter ⇥ https://twitter.com/ron_huntley/ Follow on Instagram ⇥ https://instagram.com/huntleyleadership/ Follow on Facebook ⇥ https://facebook.com/huntleyleadership/ __ About Huntley Leadership Ron Huntley has been strengthening Catholic leaders worldwide as a trusted global partner in parish and diocesan renewal for years. As a speaker, author, and host of his own podcast, Ron is passionate about helping to create ridiculously fruitful parishes. Priests, Bishops and Ministry Partners around the world enjoy Ron's experience, energy and leadership coaching. The Huntley Leadership Podcast is a Catholic podcast that exists to inspire leaders to see the best, speak the best, and draw the best out in others. When we say Catholic Leadership, we don't just mean the Pastor or Bishop, we mean everyone in your parish and on your team. With a new episode every Monday, there's never a shortage of insights into leadership, renewing your perspective, and living a life in pursuit of Jesus. Chapters: 02:36 Introduction and Background 03:18 The National Eucharistic Congress and its Impact on Families 02:54 The Transformative Power of the Eucharist 12:41 Bobby Fredericksen's Journey of Faith 18:14 Promoting Open Dialogue and Sharing the Faith through Podcasts 26:18 From Feeling the Heat to Seeing the Light 29:44 Surrendering and Trusting in God's Plan 33:06 Embracing the Warrior Spirit in Men 37:53 The Power of Evangelization 44:53 Growing in Faith through Small Groups

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A recent Mormon youth concert is being promoted as a means to worship Jesus Christ through music. But what on earth are Mormons doing worshiping Jesus? RFM takes us on a journey to his own youth , when Mormon apostle Bruce are McConkie laid down the law that Mormons are not supposed to worship Jesus!… Read More »“Hey, You Mormon Kids! Stop Worshiping Jesus!”: RFM: 359

A recent Mormon youth concert is being promoted as a means to worship Jesus Christ through music. But what on earth are Mormons doing worshiping Jesus? RFM takes us on a journey to his own youth , when Mormon apostle Bruce are McConkie laid down the law that Mormons are not supposed to worship Jesus!… Read More »“Hey, You Mormon Kids! Stop Worshiping Jesus!”: RFM: 359 The post “Hey, You Mormon Kids! Stop Worshiping Jesus!”: RFM: 359 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

The single mother lived next door to the older gentleman for more than five years. One day, concerned for her welfare, he rang her doorbell. “I haven’t seen you for about a week,” he said. “I was just checking to see if you’re all right.” His “wellness check” encouraged her. Having lost her father at a young age, she appreciated having the kind man watching out for her and her family. When the free-to-give and priceless-to-receive gift of kindness goes beyond good thoughts or intentions, we’re serving others by sharing the love of Christ with them. The writer of Hebrews said believers in Jesus should “continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name” (Hebrews 13:15). Then, the writer commissioned them to live out their faith, saying, “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased” (v. 16). Worshiping Jesus by professing His name is a pleasure and privilege. But we express true love for God when we love like Jesus. We can ask the Holy Spirit to make us aware of opportunities and empower us to love others well within our own families and beyond. Through those ministry moments, we will be sharing Jesus through the powerful message of love in action.

I am Just Joe No Title, by the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit, preaching that we must worship Jesus to be a Child of God.

This week, Pastor Jeremiah teaches about how we all worship something. Worshiping Jesus alone always leads to rest.   Did you decide to follow Jesus?! CLICK HERE!

Sermon Series: Passionate Followers Sermon Title: Identity Fueled Worship Sermon Text: Philippians 1:1-6 Main Point: To be passionate followers of Jesus, our identity must fuel our understanding and practice of Worshiping Jesus

Worshiping Jesus as King means having a heart prepared by prayer.

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 166. Jesus healed a man who had been blind since birth, showing that no one's sin caused his blindness but that it happened so God's work could be shown. When the man washed off the mud Jesus had put on his eyes, he could see for the first time, causing surprise among his neighbors and skepticism from religious leaders. Despite being questioned and thrown out of the temple for defending Jesus, the man met Jesus again and believed in Him, worshiping Him as the Son of Man. Sign up to receive Kids Bible in a Year devotionals in your inbox every weekday: https://www.kidsbibleinayear.com/  Get ready to experience the Bible designed specifically for children with the official KidsBibleinaYear.com podcast, led by Julia Jeffress Sadler. This captivating audio series presents the age-old wisdom of the Bible in an engaging format that will captivate your kids. Each episode Julia translates biblical teachings into real-life applications, making Bible comprehension a breeze for young minds.  And if you want more Christian resources and content, you can download the Pray.com app. Pray.com is the digital destination for faith, offering over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime Bible stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible. For more resources on how to live a successful Christian life, visit Julia Jeffress Sadler's website at https://ptv.org/julia/. This episode is sponsored by Little Passports. Visit LittlePassports.com/blessed and use promo code BLESSED to receive 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2/25/24 Pastor Lanny HayesThank you for listening and we hope you have been encouraged and edified in Christ.Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on the latest content we have to offer.“Sermons From The Swamp” is brought to you by Pastor Lanny Hayes and associates at “Coteau Homes Fellowship Church” in Saint Martinville, Louisiana and also by “BJS MEDIA”.All sermons from “Sermons From The Swamp” can be found on the following platforms for your convenience.You can also visit our Facebook page for more information about the church.If you wish to contact us, you can on Facebook massager and at our email address. We will get to you as soon as possible.https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/coteauholmesfellowship@gmail.com Mailing address and phone number is1029 Newton Rd Breaux Bridge La, 70517337-228-7298You can also find Pastor Lanny Hayes original songs available on youtube on our channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpNb-LaeTwweB61mepBkY4wMusic created by skane_music from fiver.Coteau Homes Fellowship holds all copyrights of music and recordingsApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-from-the-swamp/id1532735413?uo=4Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Aw7fuoRZOeDyZCsEc80ETGoogle Podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNmU4NzUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Amazon Music and Audible https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4716f25f-7e55-4690-878f-7b9272179530Podcast Addicthttps://podcastaddict.com/podcast/396695Deezerhttps://www.deezer.com/show/3720727Player FMhttps://player.fm/series/series-3352316Listen Noteshttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/sermons-from-the-swamp-sermons-from-the-swamp-kJWzvs4oXME/Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1532735413Pocket Castshttps://pca.st/itunes/1532735413Castrohttps://castro.fm/itunes/1532735413Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vic/1532735413

2/25/24 Pastor Lanny HayesThank you for listening and we hope you have been encouraged and edified in Christ.Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on the latest content we have to offer.“Sermons From The Swamp” is brought to you by Pastor Lanny Hayes and associates at “Coteau Homes Fellowship Church” in Saint Martinville, Louisiana and also by “BJS MEDIA”.All sermons from “Sermons From The Swamp” can be found on the following platforms for your convenience.You can also visit our Facebook page for more information about the church.If you wish to contact us, you can on Facebook massager and at our email address. We will get to you as soon as possible.https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/coteauholmesfellowship@gmail.com Mailing address and phone number is1029 Newton Rd Breaux Bridge La, 70517337-228-7298You can also find Pastor Lanny Hayes original songs available on youtube on our channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpNb-LaeTwweB61mepBkY4wMusic created by skane_music from fiver.Coteau Homes Fellowship holds all copyrights of music and recordingsApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-from-the-swamp/id1532735413?uo=4Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Aw7fuoRZOeDyZCsEc80ETGoogle Podcasthttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNmU4NzUyMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Amazon Music and Audible https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4716f25f-7e55-4690-878f-7b9272179530Podcast Addicthttps://podcastaddict.com/podcast/396695Deezerhttps://www.deezer.com/show/3720727Player FMhttps://player.fm/series/series-3352316Listen Noteshttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/sermons-from-the-swamp-sermons-from-the-swamp-kJWzvs4oXME/Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1532735413Pocket Castshttps://pca.st/itunes/1532735413Castrohttps://castro.fm/itunes/1532735413Castboxhttps://castbox.fm/vic/1532735413

Worshiping Jesus together radically re-orients our lives around the person of Jesus. When we gather as a church, we experience a unique opportunity to realize and celebrate who God is and what he has done as well as encourage one another to one another to be changed into the people God calls us to become. This weekend, we're asking God to reveal himself to us and shape us into the individuals and the community that he has made us to be.Support the show

In this Bible Story, the remnant of Judah struggles to regain stability. Some leaders desired to serve Babylon and make peace. Others desire to rebel. As a result, brother turns against brother. The remnant of Judah is torn, and many of them flee to Egypt despite Jeremiah's warnings. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 25:22-30 & Jeremiah 40–44, 52:31-34. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Jeremiah 44:28 from the King James Version.Episode 160: Judah had been captured, Jerusalem ruined, and Gedaliah son of Ahikam had been appointed as governor over the land. Gedaliah wanted peace for the people and constantly negotiated for their welfare peacefully submitting to Babylon. However, as he was traveling among the towns of Judah, he was murdered by one of his friends, Ishmael. This led to more and more chaos as Johanan killed Ishmael in revenge and the remnant of Judah was faced with a choice, flee to Egypt or stay and submit to Babylon. Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bible Story, we learn about Ahaziah's short reign as king over Israel. He falls from the top of his upper room and injures himself beyond repair. He sought the healing and guidance of the Philistine gods, but is instead met with Elijah's rebuke and God's justice. This story is inspired by 2 Kings 1. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 2 Kings 1:15 from the King James Version.Episode 128: As Elijah traveled with his servant Elisha throughout the land of Israel, they crossed the Jordan river, pausing for a moment Elisha asked his master for a blessing, a double portion of the Spirit that was on Elijah. Though this was not something he personally could give, he said that if his servant should see him as the Lord took him away, then it would happen. As they continued walking along the path the sky opened up and chariots of fire descended to receive Elijah taking him away.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do Mormons worship Jesus? (And why does the LDS Church seem to contradict itself on this point?) Is Jesus YHWH in the Old Testament? And did Mormon prophets really teach that we should only worship Adam? Also… did Joseph Smith teach that there were two or three members of the Godhead? And what does all of this mean for the credibility of Mormonism today? Speaker 1: You are listening to Shameless Popery with Joe Heschmeyer, a production of Catholic Answers. Joe Heschmeyer: Welcome Back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer. So today I want to continue a theme. I started last …

In this Bible Story, we learn about the triumphal entry of Jesus. People make way for Jesus to take over as king over Israel. However, Jesus is not the king he expects. They expected him to sit on a throne and overthrow Rome. However Jesus is coming to hang on the cross and overthrow sin. This story is inspired by John 12:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11 & Luke 19:39-40. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 21:9 from the King James Version.Episode 206: As Jesus was reclining at the house of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, Mary came up to Him and poured a full bottle of spikenard on His head and feet. The ointment was very expensive and Judas Iscariot was agitated at the waste of money. The next day Jesus expressed his plan to go to Jerusalem. His disciples fetched a donkey for Him and as He approached the city, thousands upon thousands of people worshiped and welcomed Him with praises. He was the King that they were hoping for. But He would rule in a way that none of them expected.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we welcome Gabe Rench to the show. He is the Co-Founder of the Fight Laugh Feast Network and Co-Host of the show CrossPolitic. He was arrested in September of 2020 for singing Psalms and hymns outside of city hall in Moscow, Idaho. He and other members of his church did this to protest the unconstitutional COVID mask mandates in their town. In this interview, we discuss what preceded his arrest, his subsequent legal battle against his city, how his situation can provide a blueprint for Christians to be able to fight back against their government, the state of manhood inside the Church, what churches should do to encourage masculinity, why Christians should not be too concerned about being nice, why he and his team are building their own business ecosystem, and much more. Let's get into it…  Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Bible Story, the baby Jesus is visited by three wise men. Herod, the evil king of the Jews, gets word that there was a new child born by prophecy. Seeing Jesus as a threat to his power, he has every child under the age of two killed. But Joseph had his family flee just in time. This story is inspired by Matthew 2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 2:11 from the King James Version.Episode 174: In search of the Messiah, three wise men from the south made their way up to Judea. They went to the palace of King Herod to ask if he knew where this newborn King was. When they finally made it to Bethlehem, they found Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. They worshiped Him, presenting Him with gifts that would both assist them and proclaim what His life would be about. Meanwhile, King Herod, ordered that all boys under two years old be killed in an effort to root out this new “king”. But God was with Joseph and revealed to him in a dream that he should flee immediately with Mary and Jesus to Egypt to be protected from Herod's massacre.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have a guest by the name of Chinenye. She is a Christian Artist and today we talk about how to worship Jesus intimately from our heart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emmanuel-ogieva/message

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Series: All! Jesus has all authority, So that all nationsMight pledge all allegiance to him.Title: “How does worshiping Jesus Christ affect my daily life? Part 2” (Darien Gabriel)Scripture: Matthew 17:14-27 NIVBottom line: Treasuring Christ transforms us when we “listen to him” as the Father commands.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSOUTLINE & NOTESREFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHYDISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscussion questions for group and personal study. Reflect and Discuss1. How is Jesus' patience different from our culture's idea of tolerance?2. What about Jesus' prediction in verses 22-23 tells us that He wasn't a victim of circumstances?3. Does Jesus' promise that nothing will be impossible for the one who believes (v. 21) mean that God is obligated to give us what we want if we believe sincerely enough? Why not?4. What was Jesus' attitude toward the political powers of His day?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastWeekly questions I answer in preparation for the sermon:Q. What do I want you to know? A. That we are transformed by what we treasure; we live our lives based on what we worship.Q. Why? A. Because you are changed by what you value—what you truly love. This drives your motivations and decisions.Q. What do I want you to do? A. Treasure Christ above all so that you'll “listen to him” through verses 14-27.Q. Why? A. Because there is no better way to please God (our eternal rabbi) than to “Listen to him.” OUTLINE & NOTESIntroductionDave Adamson writes, “I ONCE ASKED A RABBI why he didn't believe Jesus was the Messiah.The rabbi, a personal friend of mine from New Jersey named Rabbi Lubin, told me that while he believed Jesus was a great rabbi, he couldn't accept Jesus as Messiah because his followers have done so many destructive things in his name."Jews judge a rabbi based on the behavior of their followers," he said.Read that again: "Jews judge a rabbi based on the behavior of their followers." This was the reason my friend didn't believe Jesus was the Messiah. He followed up by adding, "The behavior of the disciple reflects the authority of the rabbi."If you're like me, that line felt a lot like a punch in the gut. As it should!Now, with that thought ringing in your ears, what does it look like to "make disciples" who accurately reflect the teachings of Jesus? This is a question I've been processing almost every day since I started…”“…When I first started going to church as a 17-year-old, I thought being a disciple meant completing the six-week discipleship class my church held twice a year. And that's because the Hebrew word we translate as "disciple" in the Bible is "talmid" (n7n't pronounced "tal-meed"), which we usually translate as "student." But, as Rabbi Lubin taught me, while this word does mean "student, it can actually be translated as "apprentice"-someone who is being led to become just like their teacher. The translation of n7n't as student is correct, Rabbi Lubin told me, but the English concept of "student" doesn't quite cover the nuance of this important Hebrew word.” (Emphasis mine)-Dave AdamsonA Jewish rabbit doesn't just expect his disciples to listen to his words and teachings. He expects them to walk in his ways.Let's just ask this question. What if someone was here today and they said that they'd trust and follow Jesus if after looking into the lives of the Jesus followers in this room today they concluded he was a good rabbi.How would your life help or hurt his decision?It starts with this question:How does worshipping Jesus Christ affect my daily life? I submit it does so in 5 ways (with some help from David Platt). Last week we covered the first one. Today we'll cover 2-5.Now, let's review a phrase from last week that should ripple through this entire message: “Listen to him.” (God the Father)Points 2-5 are what we would do if we “Listened to him.” I. It transforms me from what I value to what Jesus Christ values. (17:1-13; cf. 16:23)Why? Because we become what we behold.Ex. My pursuit of Anita has transformed me over the years into a more mature person, a husband (we're one), a father and a follower of Jesus Christ.How? Through glad obedience. II. It helps me suffer long. (17:14-21) Long-suffering = patience. Love is patient (1 Cor 13:4)Why? Putting others first is hard but it's what love does.How? By the power of faith (prayer)Rick Warren says he can tell a person's faith by their prayersThis is the point Jesus wants to make (and why he's frustrated). We either Don't believe God can do it, orDon't believe God will do it. (Or both)God can do it. He is able. He is able to do more than we can ask or imagine in fact. So most of the time we're asking for too little.God cares about it. He may care about something else too (or more) so he answers in accordance with his perfect wisdom and will. But he cares. III. It helps me surrender my life. (17:22)Why? Because of his merciful example. Romans 5:8; 12:1How? Buy the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2; 2 Tim 3:16-17Jesus willingly surrendered his life for us. He did this becauseOf his love for his FatherOf his love for usJesus knew where he was headed. This is the second time he predicts this to his disciples. They are so preoccupied with his death (because it means they'll likely die too) that they miss the second part…his resurrection!This should help me have this same perspective. If I know I'm going to die but not really there's a freedom and peace in that. I'm willing to live life without fear of dying—and that's freedom! I don't care what other people think—just what God thinks.IV. It helps me with my perspective. (17:23)Why? It reminds me that Jesus Christ won at the cross.How? By grace through faith.Jesus also predicts his resurrection. While the 12 miss this every time he mentions it, it's clear to us that he knew what was coming and was preparing for it along the way. (Prayers)When I have this perspective that this isn't all there is I'll live with more freedom because I'll be free from fear…fear of death, fear of failure, fear of rejection, etc.V. It helps me live humbly and confidently. (17:24-27)Why? Because I know who's authority I have and live under already.How? By forsaking/surrendering my rights in this world.Jesus models humble contentment and submission to authorities for the sake of the mission. Jesus models great faith. Think of all the miracles that have to happen for that coin to be in that fishes' mouth.ConclusionBottom line: Treasuring Christ transforms us when we “listen to him” as the Father commands.Are you long-suffering with others? with your circumstances?Are you living surrendered daily? Denying yourself and taking up your cross daily?Are you living victoriously as if you really believed that the best is yet to come?Are you living humbly and confidently?Are you listening to him?Let's pray.REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY“Preaching the Word” Commentary, Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Edited by Kent Hughes“Matthew” by RC Sproul“CSB Christ Chronological,” Holman“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)“Exalting Jesus in Matthew” by David Platt (CCE)Outline Bible, D WillmingtonNIV Study Bible (NIVSB)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB)

Series: All! Jesus has all authority, So that all nationsMight pledge all allegiance to him.Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13Cross references: Luke 9:31; 2 Cor 3:18; 4:4-6; Romans 5:8, 12:1-2; Malachi 4:1-6; 2 Tim 3:16-17Title: “How does worshiping Jesus Christ affect my daily life?” (Darien Gabriel)A lot of help came through David Platt's commentary this week (see below)Bottom line: Worshiping Jesus Christ affects my daily life by transforming your affections. This affects your daily decisions and the motivations behind them.Discussion questions for group and personal study. Reflect and Discuss1. What hobbies, activities, and people do you spend most of your time with? How do these things affect your thinking and your behavior?2. If we become like what we behold, then what does it look like to behold Christ today while He is not physically present?3. List five attributes of Jesus Christ in Matthew 17.4. How does this passage speak to the superiority of Jesus Christ over well-known Old Testament figures?5. Describe the relationship between Elijah and John the Baptist in verses 9-13.6. Does this passage speak to Jesus' divinity? Explain.Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastQ. What do I want you to know? A. That we are transformed by what we treasure; we live our lives based on what we worship.Q. Why? A. Because you are changed by what you value—what you truly love. This drives your motivations and decisions.Q. What do I want you to do? A. Treasure Christ above all so that you'll become more like Christ in character and competency.Q. Why? A. Because there is no better way to please God than to “Listen to him.” INTROI am who I am today because of one key relationship—my wife, Anita. (We celebrated our 35 anniversary this month)From the day I met her, my desire has been to be with, around and even like her. Our friendship started in 9th grade. She snagged my heart that early. Overtime, as we've grown closer to God and each other, I've oriented my life around her (often in concern with Christ, but not always) and this has changed me into who I have become. And it's still happening. I went from friend, to boyfriend to fiancée to husband to fellow parent and grandparent. I also went from a lost, self-centered, self-absorbed young man to a found, somewhat self-centered, somewhat self-absorbed older man. I have become what I beheld. What have I beheld? What have I set my affections on? Her. Jesus. And by God's grace we've both moved up our marriage triangle towards Christ and, as a result, each other. This is what it means that we become what we behold. We behold or become beholden to or set our affections on that which we value. The more we value it, the more of a hold it has on us. And the more the hold, the more it transforms us into it's image. If that is godly, we become more like Christ. If it's not, we become less like him. This foundational to what the Lord is teaching us in Matthew 17 today. It starts with this question:How does worshipping Jesus Christ affect my daily life? I submit it does so in 5 ways (with some help from David Platt). Today we'll focus just on the first one.I. It transforms me from what I value to what Jesus Christ values. (17:1-13; cf. 16:23)Why? Because we become what we behold.Ex. My pursuit of Anita has transformed me over the years into a more mature person, a husband (we're one), a father and a follower of Jesus Christ.How? Through glad obedience. II. It helps me suffer long. (17:14-21) Longo-suffering = patience. Love is patient (1 Cor 13:4)Why? Putting others first is hard but it's what love does.How? By the power of faith (prayer)Rick Warren says he can tell a person's faith by their prayersIII. It helps me surrender my life. (17:22)Why? Because of his merciful example. Romans 5:8; 12:1How? Buy the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2; 2 Tim 3:16-17IV. It helps me with my perspective. (17:23)Why? It reminds me that Jesus Christ won at the cross.How? By grace through faith.V. It helps me live humbly and confidently. (17:24-27)Why? Because I know who's authority I have and live under already.How? By forsaking/surrendering my rights in this world.CONCLUSIONSo my bottom line today is worshipping Jesus Christ affects my daily life by transforming my affections which affects my daily decisions my motivations behind them.Who are you becoming?What are you beholding? What are you setting your affections on?Anything less than Jesus Christ and his kingdom means you're settling for something so inferior to what you could have. And you'll never become who God created you to be until you get this right.My prayer for you today is that you'll repent of pursuing any and everything in your life that doesn't deserve your affections and reorient your life around your merciful Creator and Savior.Let's pray.Bottom line: Worshiping Jesus Christ affects my daily life by transforming your affections. This affects your daily decisions and the motivations behind them.“17:1-9 The transfiguration was: (1) a revelation of the glory of the Son of God, a glory hidden now but to be fully revealed when he returns; (2) a confirmation of the difficult teaching given to the disciples at Caesarea Philippi(16:13-20); and (3) a beneficial experience for the disciples, who were discouraged after having been reminded so recently of Jesus' impending suffering and death (16:21). See notes on Mk 9:2-7; Lk 9:28-35.” NIV Study Bible “Transfigured is a weak word, but perhaps it is the best available English word to translate the Greek word Matthew uses here, which is the passive form of the verb metamorphoō. The verb literally means “a change of form.” It comes over into the English language as the word metamorphosis. We use it to describe the amazing transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. But transfiguration includes the prefix trans-, which means “across.” What was crossed in the transfiguration? We might say Jesus crossed the line from the natural to the supernatural, from the human to the divine, as the cloak of humanity that veiled His true glory was removed and His glory became visible.” —RC SproulExcerpt FromMatthew - An Expositional CommentaryR.C. Sproulhttps://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewBook?id=0This material may be protected by copyright.BIOY, Jan 24, 2023By Nicky Gumbel …On the other hand, if you follow Jesus and surrender your life to him, you find the very purpose of life. The words of Jesus are extraordinarily powerful. There has never been a time when it is more important to ‘listen to him' than now!Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain. Jesus' appearance changed right before their eyes. ‘Sunlight poured from his face. His clothes were filled with light. Then they realised that Moses and Elijah were also there in deep conversation with him' (17:1–3, MSG). They heard God say, ‘This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of my delight. Listen to him' (v.5, MSG).As Moses and Elijah talked with Jesus, so you too can live a life ‘talking with Jesus'. Your experience may not be as visual or auditory as that of the disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration, but you too can know the presence of Jesus in your life. Through reading his words and meditating on them, you can experience a conversation with Jesus through the Holy Spirit.You can, in a sense, look into his face, which shines ‘like the sun' (v.2). You can fall down in worship (v.6). It can feel as if Jesus is actually touching you and saying to you ‘do not be afraid' (v.7). And there are times when you may look up and see ‘no one except Jesus' (v.8).Lord, thank you that when I lose my life for you, I find it. Help me to *listen* to your voice and to follow you, daily.SECTION OUTLINE SIXTEEN (MATTHEW 17)God confirms Peter's earlier acknowledgment of the deity of Christ by transfiguring Jesus on the mountaintop. Jesus heals a demon-possessed boy, predicts his own death, and instructs Peter to pay the Temple tax with a coin found in the mouth of a fish.I. THE SPLENDOR OF THE SAVIOR (17:1-13)A. The confirmation on top of the mountain (17:1-8): Jesus takes Peter, James, and John with him.1. What they see (17:1-3)a. The appearance of God's Messiah (17:1-2): His face and clothing shine like the noonday sun!b. The arrival of God's messengers (17:3): Moses and Elijah appear and speak to Jesus.2. What they say (17:4): Peter wants to build three shelters, one each for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah.3. What they hear (17:5): The Father speaks from heaven, attesting to the love he has for his Son.4. What they do (17:6-8): They fall to the ground, terrified, but are reassured by Jesus.B. The conversation coming down the mountain (17:9-13)1. The command (17:9): Jesus instructs the three to say nothing concerning what they saw until his resurrection.2. The confusion (17:10): They want to know if Elijah will come before the return of the Messiah.3. The clarification (17:11-13)a. His answer (17:11-12)(1) Elijah will indeed come (17:11).(2) Elijah has already come (17:12).b. Their assumption (17:13): By this they understand that he is referring to John the Baptist.II. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE SAVIOR (17:14-21, 24-27): Jesus demonstrates his deity through two miracles.A. The boy with a demon (17:14-21)1. The desperation of the father (17:14-16): He begs Jesus to heal his son.2. The exorcism by the Lord (17:17-18: Jesus quickly drives the demon from the lad.3. The frustration of the disciples (17:19-21)a. They say, "Why couldn't we cast out that demon?" (17:19).b. He says, "You didn't have enough faith" (17:21).B. The fish with a coin (17:24-27)1. The who (17:24b): Some tax collectors approach Peter.2. The what (17:24c): They demand to know if Jesus will pay the Temple tax.3. The where (17:24a): This takes place upon Jesus' arrival in Capernaum.4. The why (17:25-26): Jesus informs Peter of two things.a. Why he should not have to pay this tax (17:25): Kings tax the conquered, not their own people.b. Why he should pay the tax anyway (17:26): Though he is free, he should try not to offend anyone.5. The how (17:27): Jesus tells Peter to throw a line in the lake, open the mouth of the first fish he catches, and use the coin he will find there to pay the tax!III. THE SUFFERING OF THE SAVIOR (17:22-23)A. His revelation (17:22-23a): He tells the disciples of his coming betrayal, death, and resurrection. B. Their reaction (17:23b): The disciples are filled with grief.References/Bibliography:“Preaching the Word” Commentary, Douglas Sean O'Donnell, Edited by Kent Hughes“Matthew” by RC Sproul“CSB Christ Chronological,” Holman“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)“Exalting Jesus in Matthew” by David Platt (CCE)Outline Bible, D WillmingtonNIV Study Bible (NIVSB)ESV Study Bible

As Christians, we're taught that our lives should revolve around God. That God should be the center of our orbit. He is supposed to be at the center of who we are, what we do, and why we do it. This is what it means to "worship" God. And in this week's message, Pastor Ricky Ortiz shares three things every Christian ought to know about true worship.

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Worship is essential to a vibrant, thriving Christian life. In worship, much like thanksgiving, we are reminded of who our God is, and who we are. Worshiping Jesus grounds us in our identity because it reminds us whose we are and all that he has done on our behalf. Jesus is worthy of all our worship, and it's my prayer today that you have a fresh encounter with him through this transformative avenue. Our Scripture for today comes from Psalms 29:2, and today's worship is Oh The Love of God  by Covenant Worship. -- Faith doesn't happen on its own. It's a byproduct of time spent experiencing the faithfulness of our God. It's a gift given to us by the Giver of good gifts, himself.    It was a supernatural faith that allowed Paul to sing even while in chains. It was supernatural faith that allowed Peter to proclaim the gospel, even unto death. And it's supernatural faith that will carry you to and through the greatest gospel opportunities in front of you.    We pray our printed devotionals, Faith and Trust, help people like you experience the life changing reality that faith and trust have on your everyday life.     With Faith you'll:    Discover a Biblical framework for living faithfully Study powerful moments of God's faithfulness in scripture Tear down personal strongholds in your life where you struggle with faith Develop a lifestyle of faith, that weathers the storms of life   And every dollar you give today goes to help more people like you experience the nearness and love of our God.    Everything changes when we learn to trust and become filled with faith in our good, good God. Get your copy at supportfirst15.org! 

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Matthew 14:13-36

Leading up to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, there are many participants in the grand drama of redemption. From Judas who betrays our Lord to the priests who condemn him, each person plays a vital role in God's sovereign plan. One of the most striking scenes is found in John 12:1–8. In this episode, we examine this story and a woman by the name of Mary who gives all she has to worship Jesus.Listen to more episodes of Walking Worthy by subscribing and visiting: walkingworthypodcast.com

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Luke 19:28-40 The Triumphal Entry (or "The One Mighty King who was Humble") Ross Tenneson / General Summary Exegetical Main Point: Jesus enters Jerusalem to begin his reign with all authority and all gentleness, making him worthy of all worship. Sticky: We must worship the one mighty king who was gentle. Introduction In our modern world, some things are easier than ever and some things ar harder than ever. It's easier to get food than ever, easier to get shelter than ever, easier to get education or access to technology than ever. On the other hand, it's harder to guard your attention and focus than ever. Even twenty-five years ago, there was not widespread cable television with any kind of channel for every kind of person. Fifteen years ago, there was not computers in our pockets programmed to consume as much of our attention as possible. They're so addictive we can spend hours on them a day (and many of us do). In light of this age of distraction and diversion, I want to ask this morning: what does our worship of Jesus look like on a day to day basis? Am I hungry for him? Am I seeking him? Am I praising him both regularly and spontaneously? The Scriptues are calling us into a whole life of worship (not just on Sunday mornings, but daily). And in some ways, in our modern world, this is harder than ever. So, let's go into our text and see what kind of heart the Scriptures are calling us to have towards Jesus. We have been on a journey with Jesus together for the last two years. In our text this morning: he arrives at his destination, the capitol city of Israel: Jerusalem. In Jerusalem, he is going to accomplish the most important deeds of his life— and of all history. These deeds are at the center of what he came to do and give meaning to everything else he did and taught. Revelation Luke 19:28 (ESV) 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. The last several chapters of Luke captured a couple years of Jesus's life as he journeyed around the Judean countryside, teaching and performing miracles. In these remaining chapters of Luke, narrative time will slow way down as they focus almost exclusively on the last week of Jesus's life before his death and resurrection. The slowing down on his death and resurrection is saying to us: this is what matters most. For these events to unfold Jesus must first enter the city of Jerusalem. It sounds rather routine to enter and leave cities: we do it all the time. I can hop on 35W and be outside of Minneapolis in about twelve minutes. Yet, what we are witnessing here is not so ordinary. You see, Jesus has this title in the gospel of Luke that starts with a “C.” We tend to think it's his last name but it's not. Does anyone know what it is? Christ means “messiah.” The “messiah” is the king like David who is going to defeat Israel's enemies and rule from Jerusalem. Jesus's disciples are making these connections. Later in this passage they call him a “king.” In Israel, Jerusalem was the city where the king ruled from. Jesus is not just any old guy entering Jerusalem. He's doing so as the rightful ruler of Israel and Jerusalem is the seat of power where the king rules from. What we are seeing here is Jesus is taking steps closer to beginning his rule by taking steps toward Jersualem. There's a sense of tension as he approaches the city. Jerusalem and her people have not been loyal to him or his father for generations and generations. As we have travelled through this gospel, one thing we have seen are that the religious and political rulers of the people remain opposed to Jesus (even in this story the Pharisees oppose him as king). What typically happens to people who oppose kings who come into their city to rule? It doesn't take long for them to find their way into a dungeon or onto a nuse. Yet, what we will see in this story is this is not how Jesus acts at all, and it's going to reveal something precious about his character. So, let's keep reading and see what we learn about Jesus, Luke 19:29–35 ESV 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?' you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.' ” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. First, Luke shows us a picture of Jesus's authority. He sends two of his disciples to villages on the outskirts of Jerusalem. He is just arriving at the mount of olives, a mountain that sits just East of Jerusalem and looks down upon it. He tells his disciples to go into the village ahead of him and where they will find a colt tied up (basically a young horse or a donkey). From other parts of the Bible, it's pretty clear that the animal Jesus rides is a donkey. He says “no one has ever yet sat” on it, which could point to the purity of his mission.[1] He also gives them authority to retrieve it from their owners: all they need to say is, “the Lord has need of it.” Then verse 32 says, “So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.” Events like these show that our Jesus has all authority: no questions. What's distinct about a king is that others obey his words. He commands and others obey. Yet, this King's words go beyond those of mere earthly kings. He commands not only people to obey, but all of creation and different circumstances. He can command his disciples to fetch a colt from those who had never met him, and they will obey. More than that, they found things just as he told them. In all that we are about to witness in Jesus's life, we should not fail to see that he always has all things in control. Moreover, this interaction shows us all of our possessions are just on loan from him. When he asked for this donkey, he was only asking for what was already his own. Church, you should be prepared: at any time Jesus may tell you to do something or require something from you. You belong to him and so do all your possessions. So, his disciples go and find the colt Jesus had told them about. The owners of the cold ask, “why are you untying our property?” They reply, “the Lord has need of it.” And it works: they hear that and release their colt. While I wouldn't recommend you trying this, “the Lord has need of this,” we should have the same trust God can give us anything we need when we need it. What does Jesus mean by, “the Lord has need of it?” Was Jesus tired of walking, did he need a beast to carry him the final leg to Jerusalem? I doubt it. The necessity for the colt was not so much for any inability or lack Jesus had, but rather to communicate a message. What message is he communicating? First, it is common for kings to ride on beasts of burden and for their animals to carry them places. A young colt or donkey isn't the only animal Jesus could have chosen. Yet, Jesus's choice of a young colt is meant to communicate something incredible to us about his character: What is it showing us about his character? First off, when Jesus comes back soon, he won't be riding a donkey. Revelation 19:11 says, Revelation 19:11 ESV 11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. Jesus will be riding a great war horse. His war hourse symbolizes that he will come to bring righteous and final judgemeng against sin. Yet, that's not what our king chose to ride as he enters Jerusalem in his first coming. Rather than a war horse, he came on a young, gentle, peace-time animal. The prophet Zechariah captures what Jesus is signalling to his people by riding this colt. Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 9:9 ESV 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. When Jesus comes not on a mighty war horse, but on a donkey. Zachariah uses the word “humble” to describe him. That word also means “without property” or “poor.”[2] Jesus does not come to Jerusalem seeking wealth, prestige, or power. He does not come seeking to associate with powerful people. He comes as a poor man for poor men. The cloaks thrown over the donkey would have been how the poor would have made a saddle.[3] What does Jesus's humility change about the way he approaches the city? In humility, this king does not come to immediately assert his complete rule and judge his enemies. Instead, he comes to serve and help needy sinners. There's a character trait that goes along with deep humility: gentleness. Jesus pairs these ideas together in Matthew when he says he's “gentle and lowly in heart.” Pride leads us to be brutal and impatient with others, especially our adversaries. On the other hand, Jesus has a patience and gentleness with people that's unmatched. Kings with unquestioned authority fill history: yet few if any of them were ever gentle. Brutal, merciless rulers fill the pages of the Bible (as we studied the book of Daniel we saw that being proud and being violent went hand in hand). Yet, there was one king with all authority who somehow also possessed all gentleness: Jesus of Nazareth. He is the one mighty king who was humble! So, when he came into rebellious Jerusalem, the city that had spurned his and his Father's rule for centuries, he came not to tear it to the ground brick by brick and destroy its people. He would have been righteous in doing so, yet his character is humble and gentle. He came to the city of Jerusalem not to kill his enemies, but to die for them to make them friends instead. Friends, this is unspeakably good news for us. Like the people of Jerusalem, we have lived with opposition and defiance against the rule of God in our lives. We, like the people of Jerusalem, deserve the sentence of death. And yet, this morning, Jesus comes to us just as humbly. As I speak, he is inviting you to come to him as the one who shed his blood for you so that he could forgive all your sins and welcome you as a son or daughter. If you don't know him yet, he is welcoming you this morning to turn from your sin and trust him. Because Jesus is a gentle savior, we as sinners can flee to him rather than fleeing from him. Whether your just wanting to start following him this morning or have followed him for decades, you can flee to him rather than from him because of his humble heart. Here's what Dane Ortlund writes, “When we sin, we are encouraged to bring our mess to Jesus because he will know just how to receive us. He doesn't handle us roughly. He doesn't scowl or scold. He doesn't lash out, the way many of our parents did. All of this restraint on his part is not because of a diluted view of our sinfulness. He knows our sinfulness far more deeply than we do. Indeed, we are aware of just the tip of the iceberg of our depravity, even in the most searching moments of self-knowledge. His restraint simply flows from his tender heart for his people.”[4] Now church, we love to hear messages about Jesus's gentleness and humility. We love far less being humble like he was. Yet, the Lord's call on us to be gentle like Jesus is never more important times like ours. We live in a time of harshness and impatience. We tend to see those we disagree with not as friends with different perspectives, but foes. Yet, situations where we disagree with another or feel hurt by another test our gentleness like nothing else. I tend to be gentle with others until I believe I'm clearly in the right and they are clearly in the wrong and I have the “right” to overpower them. To my shame, I remember evangelizing once in a park and talking to some kids about Jesus. A man came up and threatened to call the police on me if I didn't stop. Instead of a humble approach to him like Jesus, I asked him if he had ever read the bill of rights. As I've reflected more on this incident in the years that followed, I've seen more and more how in the wrong I was to be harsh with this man. Even though legally I was “right,” my heart and my manner before the Lord was dead wrong! In any dispute, the person you are in conflict with is more important than winning. And even if we “win” an argument, yet do so in an un-christ-like way, we lost. And never is our gentleness more important church than when we disagree with each other. How is our church family any different than the world if we are harsh with each other or avoid one another and relational divisions separate us? The one mighty king who is gentle, the Lord Jesus shows us, this is the way. And now as we get to these last verses, these poor disciples who follow Jesus are going to show us what a proper response to the humility and authority of Jesus: Luke 19:36–38 ESV 36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” “they spread their cloaks on the road.” These disciples at this moment are showing the reverence to Jesus that he is worthy of. He is riding on a young colt, with nothing but a cloak for a saddle (this would be how the poor would ride their animals). Around him, are all kinds of poor folks and outcasts who had begun to follow him.[5] We are seeing here a clear picture of the Christian faith: a king with all authority who has humbled himself to be a poor traveler and the poor and outcasts surrounding him to give him worship. He's the king who is vastly above all, yet somehow all are welcome to come and adore him. We see in verse 37 that he's approaching Jerusalem, riding down the mount of Olives toward it, and expectation is building. The disciples at this time remember all the mighty things king Jesus had done, healing the sick, casting out demons, raising the dead. To what degree they understand that Jesus is going to become king by giving his life (rather than taking the lives of others) is unknown. Yet, their response is still right and appropriate for this moment: “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” The earthly presence of God's king turns their worship and praise upward to God in the heavens. Because of the gift of Jesus, they can't help but praise God. This is what experiencing Jesus intimately should produce: passionate worship for God. As we experience this human king who brings the presence and rule of God into our lives, and does it so patiently and lovingly, the only proper response is worship. “Peace in heaven” means that the kingdom of heaven is now at peace with God's people on Earth because of what Jesus will do.[6] Church, our main point this morning is, We must worship the one mighty king who was humble. As the next verses show, when we worship Jesus passionately as he deserves, it will make people uncomfortable and even offend them. The Pharisees won't acknowledge that Jesus is this worthy of worship, so they oppose those who do: Luke 19:39–40 (ESV) 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” First point here: never fail to worship Jesus passionately because you think you will make someone else uncomfortable. When we pray and sing, raise your voice loud and give him the worship he deserves. I think Jesus's answer to the Pharisees underlines this very point: he is worthy, deserving, and due all worship. To be the one king with all authority who is also humble puts Jesus in a category of his own and demands that we respond to him with worship. “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.” That means, Jesus will inevitably receive the worship he is due. You can silence these particular people here and now, but make no mistake, there will be passionate worshippers of Jesus. And we can see this in history, after two thousand years of persecution of the true church, Jesus is still receiving passionate worship from all kinds of people. The last thing we want is to be silent and not praise king Jesus and for mere stones to out worship us! Church, we should feel a deep burden to worship Jesus because we are aware of his worth. Sometimes we can love our spouse or our child so much it hurts in our guts. We should feel this way about Jesus, and I confess that many times I don't and need God to keep changing my heart! We should sense he is so worthy of worship that even the stones would have to praise him if we don't. Application I'm sensing a tension in my own lives and ours as a church family: While Jesus is completely worthy of all our worship, we struggle to passionately praise him daily as he deserves. What do I mean by passionately praising him daily? Worshiping Jesus looks like reading Jesus's words, praying to to him, singing to him, and thinking about him (he should be on our minds). You may be thinking that I'm talking about duties you should do just because they are the right thing. That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about ways to spend time with the one your soul adores. If I were to say, “here are some sweet ways to connect with your spouse or your best friend.” You wouldn't think, “Great, another to-do list!” But, “that's exciting to me because I want to find ways to be closer to that person.” My plea is that we would daily take advantage of these different ways Jesus gave us to know him! This will mean finding out what idols or distractions are getting in the way. We can't both worship Jesus daily as he deserves and spend hours on apps, streaming, and media. We can't both worship Jesus and watch endless sports or movies. None of these things are wrong on their own, but when they consume large chunks of our schedule, they become our priority and choke out our greatest priority: worshipping Jesus. My plea this morning is that as you see a king who is so mighty yet so gentle and therefore so worthy of worship that we would give him more and more of our daily attention, more of our focus, and more of our hearts. Psalm 119:20 says, My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Ps 119:20. In a holy heart, there is a burning and a yearning for God on a daily basis. I'm not there yet, and I believe many of us are not there yet. Right now, Jesus is coming to us humbly through the preaching of the gospel and presence of his Holy Spirit. Let's respond to him with the hearty worship he is worthy of! Exported from Logos Bible Software, 12:17 PM February 2, 2022. [1] Bock, D. L. (1996). Luke: 9:51–24:53 (Vol. 2, p. 1554). Baker Academic. [2] Ludwig Koehler et al., The Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1994–2000), 856. [3] John Calvin, Harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, trans. David W. Rev. William Pringle, vol. 1, Calvin's Commentaries 23 Volume Set (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2009), 447. [4] Dane C. Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Crossway, 2020) 54. [5] John Calvin, Harmony of Matthew, Mark, Luke, trans. David W. Rev. William Pringle, vol. 1, Calvin's Commentaries 23 Volume Set (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2009), 447. [6] I. Howard Marshall, The Gospel of Luke: A Commentary on the Greek Text, New International Greek Testament Commentary (Exeter: Paternoster Press, 1978), 716.

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Friend Of The Podcast, Keith Giles recently came out with an article titled "Please, stop worshipping Jesus". While we can forgive him for his elitist use of the British spelling of "worshiping", we had ourselves a rousing debate on whether or not what Keith said was true. Also, there's a guest appearance from the Worshicken. If you like what you hear, share it with ONE FRIEND this week. https://www.facebook.com/brosbiblesbeer https://twitter.com/brosbiblesbeer https://www.brosbiblesbeer.com Instagram: @brosbiblesbeer Email: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com Bros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Scott, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bbbpod/message

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10:23-25"Camping is so much fun!" Elijah said as he roasted a marshmallow over the campfire. "Yeah," said Jasmine. "I wish we didn't have to go home tomorrow. Can't we stay until Sunday, Dad?""I'm afraid not," said Dad. "I agreed to help serve coffee and doughnuts at church on Sunday."Elijah sighed. "It seems like we always have to rush home from fun things so we can go to church on Sunday. I don't really see why it's so important to go every week." "Hmm," murmured Dad. He took a long stick and pushed a burning piece of wood away from the crackling fire. "Keep an eye on that while you finish your marshmallows, and then we'll talk about church.""It's gonna burn out," Elijah said. He was right. When the kids finished their treats, Elijah pointed to the wood. "I knew it would quit burning."Dad nodded. "An ember removed from a fire loses its glow and its warmth, and the same thing can happen to Christians who don't regularly meet with other believers. Worshiping Jesus and learning about Him with other Christians helps us feel the warmth of His love. It helps us glow with His light by reminding us we belong to Him.""But lots of people are old or sick and can't go to church," said Jasmine. "Does that mean they lose their glow and warmth?""Good question," said Dad. "I think the Lord provides other ways to keep the embers glowing for those who can't go. Can you think of some?""Well, listening to sermons online might help," said Elijah. "Our church does a podcast of our morning service so people who can't come can listen anyway.""Reading the Bible and praying would help too," said Jasmine. "We should all spend time with Jesus on our own.""And sometimes when we're on vacation, we kinda have our own church service," Elijah said. "We sing and read the Bible together and talk about God." Dad nodded. "Yes, all those things help keep the embers of our faith glowing. But those of us who are able to attend church should not get in the habit of skipping it." He flicked the cold piece of wood back into the fire. "We need the warmth and light being with God's people offers us." -V. Louise CunninghamHow About You?Do you go to church regularly? It's an important part of the Christian life. Church is where believers can worship God together, encourage one another in their faith, and pray for each other. It's where your brothers and sisters in Christ can remind you of God's love so you can shine His light in the world together. Keep the fire of your faith burning bright by going to church.Today's Key Verse:We must not quit meeting together, as some are doing. No, we need to keep on encouraging each other. (ERV) (Hebrews 10:25)Today's Key Thought:Attend church regularly

How do we worship “in spirit and in truth”?

Beau Branson, Isaiah Burridge, and I have a wide ranging discussion focused around the questions of "what is worship?", "who should be worshiped?", and "Is Jesus worshiped?". Beau Branson is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Brescia University. Beau represents an Eastern Orthodox on these questions. Isaiah Burridge is the host of the "Depends on how you look at it" podcast. Isaiah represents a Reformed Baptist take on these questions and I represent the Biblical Unitarian perspective. Beau's Website: https://beaubranson.com/ Isaiah's Podcast: https://dependsonyou.buzzsprout.com/

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How should translators render the word προκσυνέω (proskuneo) into English?  Since this word has a range of meanings from bowing as a sign of respect to worshiping God, translators sometimes decide what English words to use based more on their theological presuppositions than the grammar or textual context.  For example, some translations (mostly those done Read more about 349 Bible 20 – Bow or Worship? (Translating Proskuneo)[…]

How should translators render the word προκσυνέω (proskuneo) into English?  Since this word has a range of meanings from bowing as a sign of respect to worshiping God, translators sometimes decide what English words to use based more on their theological presuppositions than the grammar or textual context.  For example, some translations (mostly those done Read more about 349 Bible 20 – Bow or Worship? (Translating Proskuneo)[…]

If we cannot worship Jesus in our church building, how can we worship Him at all? Don't we need to be together in the right place?

Pastor Dan is worshiping through fishing, Director of Worship Arts, Clayton is trying to worship in the garden... What does your worship look like and what legacy of worship will you leave to declare your love to the next generation.

Your Word for the day from 1 Chronicles 16:29. What do you do when your worship is in a dry spell? Worshiping Jesus from a revelation, and keeping ourselves out of it are keys to walking in powerful worship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brent-wale/support

This sermon covers the glorious and blessed privilege of worshiping Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior-

Worshiping Jesus in Psalm 24

Worshiping Jesus in Psalm 23.

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Even when the days are confusing and complicated, keep worshipping Jesus!

Today we are starting off a new sermon series which is going to lead us right to Easter. In fact, it is called: Road to Easter. We'll be looking at some of the events in the life of Jesus in the week before His crucifixion and resurrection We kick-off with the story of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with a very expensive perfume and based on that we will look at five characteristics and effects of true worship.

Today we are starting off a new sermon series which is going to lead us right to Easter. In fact, it is called: Road to Easter. We’ll be looking at some of the events in the life of Jesus in the week before His crucifixion and resurrection We kick-off with the story of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with a very expensive perfume and based on that we will look at five characteristics and effects of true worship.

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Pastor Phil Wing concluded the series, “Missional Christmas” during our Christmas Eve Services, focusing on Matthew 2:1-11.

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 06:00:00 GMTDr. J. Kie Bowman

We will be walking through series on Giving up on the Christmas traditions and focusing on the true meaning, Worshiping Jesus.

Morning Service - Sunday 24th November 2019 This talk is by Joel Whitewood

Pastor Daniel Bennett preaches on Luke

Jerry Wierwille and I systematically refute Michael Brown’s problematic case for the deity of Christ in his recent debate with Dale Tuggy. Due to the number of texts Brown crammed into his opening statement, this will have to be a multipart series. In this episode we begin by covering Brown’s assertion that believing that Jesus Read more about 159 Refuting Michael Brown’s Case for the Trinity 1[…]

KGD-11   OTI-41   REV-21   NR3-05   XAS-27 970219WE The Scriptures are all about God revealing Himself to His creatures. The ultimate expression of God’snature and character is Christ. Note the words of Hebrews 1:3 Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, [...] The post Worshiping Jesus through the Prophets appeared first on Discover the Book Ministries.

“Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven.So, they worshiped

Worshiping Jesus-John 4:18-24 Sermon by Tim Harris, Senior Pastor Woodburn Baptist Church, Woodburn, KY www.woodburnbaptist.org

Worshiping Jesus-John 4:18-24 Sermon by Tim Harris, Senior Pastor Woodburn Baptist Church, Woodburn, KY www.woodburnbaptist.org

Matthew 2: 1-12 [audio mp3="http://archive.org/download/20171225_standrewssp/20171225_standrewsspringfield_worshipingjesus.mp3"] The post Worshiping Jesus appeared first on St Andrew's Springfield.

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Matthew 2:1-12 - "Falling Down and Worshiping Jesus" - Rev. Wes Holland

Every person who encountered the newborn Jesus praised God or even worshiped Jesus himself. What is worship and why does Jesus deserve it?

A Resolution for the Disciple - Matt. 28:16-20 I. The Heart of the Disciple - v. 16-17     a. Following Jesus     b. Worshiping Jesus     c. Growing in Jesus II. The Command to the Disciple - v. 18-20     a. Go and Make Disciples     b...

In the final chapel for Fall 2015, Corban’s President, Dr. Sheldon C. Nord, invites students, staff, faculty and the University’s many friends to fully enter into the worship of Jesus Christ, especially during the Advent Christmas season. More at https://www.corban.edu/news/2015/12/07/president-nord-delivers-chapel-message-worship You also may enjoy https://soundcloud.com/corbanuniversity/12514-sheldon-nord

Pastor Daniel Bennett teaches from Luke 24:50-53This is the final sermon in the series: "Luke: Savior of the Outcast"

When the idea of "Jesus" can be so ambiguous in our minds today, this teaching seeks to return to the Biblical idea of... [powerpress]

Worshiping Jesus should be the easiest this time of year but it is often the hardest. We take a look at Mary's life as we seek to reclaim the story of Christmas and enter fully in worship.

Pastor Josh's speaks on >Wining, Losing & Worshiping Jesus.

Worshiping Jesus this morning

Worshiping Jesus this Sunday morning , music and a little talk !