October 30, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: James 1:1-8 (CEB) 1 From James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To the twelve tribes who are scattered outside the land of Israel. Greetings! 2 My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. 3 After all, you know that the testing of your […]
Read MoreOctober 18, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:24-27 (NASB) 24 “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts on them, will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on […]
Read MoreOctober 16, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:13-20 (CEB) 13 “Go in through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to destruction is broad and the road wide, so many people enter through it. 14 But the gate that leads to life is narrow and the road difficult, so few people find it. 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come […]
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2023
Video Podcast Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:19-34 (CEB) 19 “Stop collecting treasures for your own benefit on earth, where moth and rust eat them and where thieves break in and steal them. 20 Instead, collect treasures for yourselves in heaven, where moth and rust don’t eat them and where thieves don’t break in and steal them. 21 Where your treasure is, […]
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2023
https://youtu.be/_Wx0cXCmLlI Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:9-15, Matthew 7:7-11 (NRSV) 9 “Pray, then, in this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be revered as holy.10 May your kingdom come. May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us today our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And do not bring us […]
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUQcyDv5SbA Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (CEB) Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them, for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 “So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, […]
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2023
Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:33-37 (CEB) 33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago: Don’t make a false solemn pledge, but you should follow through on what you have pledged to the Lord. 34 But I say to you that you must not pledge at all. You must not pledge by heaven, because […]
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023
Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 (CEB) 21 “You have heard that it was said to those who lived long ago, Don’t commit murder, and all who commit murder will be in danger of judgment. 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with their brother or sister will be in danger of judgment. If they say to […]
Read MoreAugust 28, 2023
https://youtu.be/jGfteTe56-k Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13-16 (CEB) 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s good for nothing except to be thrown away and trampled under people’s feet. 14 You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. 15 Neither […]
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:1-12 (NRSV) 5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he began to speak and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. […]
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