Tenth & Broad Church of Christ Podcast

Sermon on the Mount: Watch and Pray

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.

Sermon on the Mount: Inside Out

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.

Sermon on the Mount: A Pictures of Jesus

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.

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.

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.