Tenth & Broad Church of Christ Podcast

Sermon on the Mount: The Kingdom is Near

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.

The Sermon on the Mount: Introductioin

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.

Campus Ministry: Connecting Students to Christ

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.

Called To Serve: 2024 Deacon Ordination

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.

2024 Back to School Blessing

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.)

The Benefits of Gratitude

In this sermon, Ken explores the profound benefits of generosity as outlined in Philippians 4:19, highlighting six key rewards including earning gratitude, demonstrating true priorities, becoming more Christlike, strengthening faith, investing in eternity, and pleasing God. He emphasizes that generosity breaks the grip of materialism and aligns our hearts with God's nature, encouraging the congregation to be generous not only with money but also with intangible gifts like compassion, forgiveness, and time. Drawing from Paul's letters and other biblical passages, Ken illustrates how God blesses and multiplies the generosity of givers, challenging listeners to cultivate a spirit of cheerful giving in all areas of life.

The Path to Peace, Part 2

In this sermon, Ken continues to explore five steps to finding peace based on Philippians 4: refusing to worry, talking to God about everything, thanking God in all things, thinking about good things, and being content with anything. He provides practical advice for implementing these steps in daily life, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, thought control, and contentment regardless of circumstances. The sermon concludes by reminding listeners that they can accomplish these challenging tasks through Christ's strength, offering hope and practical strategies for those seeking greater peace.

The Path to Peace

In this sermon, Ken explores how to experience God's peace that surpasses understanding, as promised in Philippians 4. He outlines two key steps: refusing to worry about anything and talking to God about everything. Ken emphasizes that by following these practices, believers can reduce stress, increase joy, and experience the profound peace God offers, even in challenging circumstances.

Daily Habits for Happiness, Part 2

In this sermon on Philippians 3, Shane explores five habits for cultivating lasting joy in Jesus: relaxing in God's grace, getting to know Jesus better, remembering what matters most, practicing patience and persistence, and imitating Christ-filled examples. He emphasizes that true joy comes from a relationship with Jesus rather than material possessions or worldly success. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, Shane encourages listeners to prioritize knowing and becoming like Jesus in their daily lives, leading to a deeper, more joyful faith.

Daily Habits for Happiness, Part 1

In this sermon, Ken Holsberry explores two daily habits from Philippians 3 that can increase happiness and joy: relaxing in God's grace and getting to know Jesus better. He contrasts the misery of legalism with the freedom found in God's unconditional love and grace, encouraging listeners to approach God through relationship rather than religious works. Ken also emphasizes the importance of intentionally pursuing a deeper knowledge of Christ as a lifelong journey, using Paul's post-conversion experience as an example.