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Sermon on the Mount: What's My Reward?
22 hours ago
22 hours ago
In this sermon, Ken explores Jesus' teachings from Matthew 6:1-18 about performing righteous acts (giving, praying, fasting) with the right motives, rather than seeking attention or praise from others. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on God as our Father and prioritizing His kingdom over personal agendas, warning against the dangers of becoming "hypocrites" who do good deeds for the wrong reasons. The sermon encourages listeners to cultivate integrity, find security in their identity as children of God, and practice "undercover" acts of service to develop a heart that seeks heavenly rewards rather than temporary earthly recognition.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: First Responders
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Ken's sermon explores Jesus' teachings on Kingdom righteousness from Matthew 5:38-48, focusing on how to respond to insults, lawsuits, and enemies with unexpected grace and kindness. He emphasizes that Jesus reinterprets the "eye for an eye" law, encouraging believers to show grace as their first impulse rather than retaliation or resistance. The sermon concludes by linking these teachings to God's perfect love for all people, exemplified ultimately in Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: Watch and Pray
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
In this sermon, Ken explores Jesus' command to "watch and pray," introducing the concept of eight prayer watches spanning the day and night. He explains how each watch, based on historical Jewish timekeeping, carries unique spiritual significance and prayer focuses, drawing from biblical events and themes. Ken encourages believers to become spiritual watchmen, offering practical guidance on how to incorporate these prayer watches into daily life and emphasizing the power and importance of consistent, purposeful prayer.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: Inside Out
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, calls his followers to a "Kingdom righteousness" that goes deeper than surface-level obedience, reaching into the heart and transforming our relationships with others. This righteousness surpasses mere legal compliance, addressing root issues like anger, lust, and integrity, while emphasizing reconciliation and truthfulness in all aspects of life. Recognizing the impossibility of achieving this standard through human effort alone, the sermon emphasizes our need for God's grace, which not only covers our failures but empowers us to live out this higher calling.
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: A Pictures of Jesus
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Discover the profound beauty of Jesus Christ through the lens of the Beatitudes. In this inspiring sermon, Ken explores how these timeless teachings serve as a self-portrait of Jesus, inviting us to gaze upon His character and be transformed. Learn why the Beatitudes are more than just rules—they're a reflection of a blessed life that mirrors Christ's own. From the mountaintop to the cross, see how Jesus embodied each blessing, revealing His true beauty in His sacrifice. This message will challenge you to view the Beatitudes as a work of art, inspiring you to live a life that reflects the face of Jesus in our world today.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: The Kingdom is Near
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Ken explores the concept of a broken world, using everyday examples to illustrate how both objects and people fail to function as intended due to sin. He explains that Jesus came to restore this brokenness, introducing the Kingdom of Heaven as a present reality breaking into our world, offering righteousness through faith and action, and embodying the perfect model of an unbroken life. The sermon concludes with a powerful invitation for listeners to embrace Jesus' offer of healing and restoration, challenging them to consider if they're ready to experience life as it was meant to be in God's kingdom.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Sermon on the Mount: Introductioin
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Ken begins a series on the Sermon on the Mount by drawing a parallel between Jesus' teachings and the Old Testament, emphasizing that Jesus, as the Son of God, was present both at Mount Sinai and during the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, writing it on believers' hearts and empowering them through the Holy Spirit to live righteously. The sermon concludes with a challenge to listeners, asking if they want to be disciples of Jesus and follow the path of righteousness outlined in the Sermon on the Mount.
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Campus Ministry: Connecting Students to Christ
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Jeremy Aaron, the college minister at Mustangs for Christ, shares his vision for campus ministry, emphasizing four key aspects: connecting students, encouraging spiritual growth, supporting academic study, and providing a place to relax. He highlights the unique opportunity to reach students from diverse backgrounds at MSU, viewing the campus as a mission field with potential for global impact. Aaron concludes by challenging the church to invest in reaching and discipling college students, seeing them as future missionaries who can spread the gospel worldwide.
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Called To Serve: 2024 Deacon Ordination
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
This sermon focuses on the appointment of deacons in the church, drawing parallels between the early Christian church and the present congregation. Ken addresses both the newly chosen deacons and the entire congregation, emphasizing the importance of service, unity, and the use of individual spiritual gifts for the common good. The message culminates with a reading from 1 Corinthians 12, reinforcing the concept of the church as a diverse yet unified body working together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
2024 Back to School Blessing
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Join various ministers of the Tenth & Broad Church of Christ as they bless and pray for children, parents and school faculty as they get ready to head back to school for a new school year. (There is a short segment of audio with a quality issue but returns quickly to the original quality.)
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