http://www.theocentric.com/ ravings of an amateur pastor, hack theologian, and wannabe mystic en Copyright 2010 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:57:52 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss [Mp3]
Matthew 5:33-37 "Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, 'You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 Let your word be 'Yes, Yes' or 'No, No'; anything more than this comes from the evil one."]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/truth_or_consequences_the_pric.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/truth_or_consequences_the_pric.html Podcasts False Self/True Self Lying Podcast Sermon on the Mount Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:57:52 -0600 [Mp3]
Matthew 5:27-32 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/the_bloody_stump_solution_the.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/the_bloody_stump_solution_the.html Podcasts Desire Podcast Sermon on the Mount Sex Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:19:34 -0600 [Mp3]
Matthew 5:21-26 "You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, 'You shall not murder'; and 'whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.' 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, 'You fool,' you will be liable to the hell of fire. 23 So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/a_murderous_heart_the_danger_o.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/a_murderous_heart_the_danger_o.html Podcasts Anger Podcast Sermon on the Mount Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:13:21 -0600 [Mp3] | [Manuscript]
Matthew 5:1-12 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 Then 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. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/downside_up_the_peaceful_revol.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/downside_up_the_peaceful_revol.html Podcasts Beatitudes Podcast Sermon on the Mount Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:47:41 -0600 [Mp3] | [Manuscript]
Matthew 4:8-11 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9 and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." 10 Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" 11 Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/everybody_wants_to_rule_the_wo_1.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/everybody_wants_to_rule_the_wo_1.html Podcasts Podcast Temptation Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:31 -0600 "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." The tempter invites Jesus to secure the cooperation of the nations through the tried and true way of political force; to use questionable means - the ways of the world - for good ends. And the force of the temptation - its main allure to Jesus - was that this kind of power works!]]> http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/everybody_wants_to_rule_the_wo.html http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/everybody_wants_to_rule_the_wo.html Christian Living Featured Glory Kingdom Kingdom of God Politics Power Temptation Tests Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:32:52 -0600 [Mp3]
]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/hannahs_prayer_on_receiving_an.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/hannahs_prayer_on_receiving_an.html Podcasts Podcast Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:23:30 -0600 [Mp3] | [Manuscript]
Matthew 4:5-7 Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" 7 Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'"]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/testing_god_the_proof_of_love.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/testing_god_the_proof_of_love.html Podcasts Podcast Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:11:10 -0600 If the tempter can't get Jesus to sin through lack of faith, he'll seek to get Jesus to fall because of his great faith. He says, "So you trust God, do you? Enough to place your safety completely in God's hands? If you really trust God, jump from a great height. For if God is truly trustworthy nothing bad can ever happen to you. Right? Isn't that what the scriptures teach?" ]]> http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/testing_god.html http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/testing_god.html Christian Living Featured Faith Power Temptation Tests Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:59:55 -0600 Complete catalog of 2010 Messages http://www.theocentric.com/2009_audio_messages.html http://www.theocentric.com/2009_audio_messages.html Audio Messages Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:38:11 -0600 [Mp3] | [Manuscript]
Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3 The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." 4 But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" ]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/not_by_bread_alone_the_temptat.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/not_by_bread_alone_the_temptat.html Podcasts Podcast Temptation Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:14:21 -0600 What could be so wrong with a hungry man turning stones into bread? This temptation is not nearly as benign as it initially seems. The tempter seeks to influence Jesus to allow immediate desires to overshadow ultimate concerns - to allow fidelity to God to fade into the background because of the pressing needs of the moment.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/not_by_bread_alone.html http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/not_by_bread_alone.html Christian Living Featured Authority Desert Desire Leadership Power Temptation Tests Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:09:36 -0600 [Mp3] | [Manuscript]
Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished. 3 The tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." 4 But he answered, "It is written, 'One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple, 6 saying to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.'" 7 Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor; 9and he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." 10 Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" 11 Then the devil left him, and suddenly angels came and waited on him.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/faith_under_fire_introduction.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/faith_under_fire_introduction.html Podcasts Podcast Temptation Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:02:10 -0600 As sure as night follows days, so times of great revelation are followed by times of testing. One moment we have a mountaintop experience, hearing words of love from God: "Behold, my beloved child, in whom I am well-pleased." The next moment we find ourselves in a desert, wondering whether we are loved at all. It is here that faith is tested.]]> http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/faith_under_fire.html http://www.theocentric.com/spirituality/christian_living/faith_under_fire.html Christian Living Featured Desert Evil Faith Satan Temptation Tests Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:50:26 -0600 [Mp3]
Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." ]]> http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/the_baptism_of_jesus_fulfillin.html http://www.theocentric.com/podcasts/the_baptism_of_jesus_fulfillin.html Podcasts Podcast Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:27:27 -0600