Revealing Christ

Chad Dietz
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1 Corinthians 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified...that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

  1. 1d ago

    SOTM Matthew 5:38 Turning The Cheek And Nonresistance

    Sermon On The Mount Series  Matthew 5:38-40 Jesus's teaching on nonresistance. Jesus teaches-and demonstrates- a radical approach to handling conflict by commanding followers not to retaliate against PERSONAL offenses. We are to respond with gentleness and spiritual strength instead of violence. This involves more transformation than most people (especially men) than we wish to endure. Important note: There is a huge difference between personal vengeance and necessary protection. The teaching is about personal response, not about failing to protect others, especially children from harm. Being a Christian is about becoming Christ-like, which means treating enemies with compassion to demonstrate transformative grace. A man who follows Christ must be willing to yield to Christ's commandments, whether your fists agree or not.

    31 min

  2. 3d ago

    SOTM Matthew 5:33 Jesus Forbids Oaths (Jephthah)

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:33-37 Jesus teaches against making oaths, especially potentially life-or-death scenarios!  What's the context?  Marriage!  There is no biblical command to take an oath 'to death', but some men kill their wife, and wrongly use the Bible to do so!   Great opportunity to look at the Jephthah Story (Judges 11). Jephthah made a rash vow to God: Sacrifice the first thing that comes out of his house if victorious in battle - but then his only daughter emerged, creating a real cunnundrum!  Do you believe Jephthah actually killed his daughter?  Does God approve of you vowing to kill your daughter? Of course not! Instead of making stupid oaths, let your "yes" be yes and "no" be no.

    35 min

  3. 5d ago

    SOTM Matthew 5:31-32 Divorce Shaming

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:31-32 Divorce Shaming. Traditional church teachings shame divorced individuals, especially women. God made laws allowing for divorce, therefore divorce is not inherently sinful but abusing the law is. God's intention in allowing divorce was to set people free from bondage to abusive relationships. SELAH. It doesn't take much study to see discrepancies between Greek text and English translations.  Especially when labeling male/ female roles in the context. We've already learned that sexual immorality (pornea) is about heart condition and idolatry, not just physical acts. And we know that marriage is a sacred representation of our relationship with God.  You can't claim to love your spouse if you also love pornography. You can't claim to love your spouse if you demean and abuse them. SELAH!

    39 min

  4. May 27

    SOTM Matthew 5:27 Lust

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:27 - Lust and Spiritual Adultery Jesus defines adultery beyond physical act to include mental/spiritual intentions. The Devil's strategy is convincing people they know better than God. Temptation often starts with dissatisfaction and the belief "I deserve more" Cell phones make temptation easier, but there's no such thing as a 'private browser'- God sees everything! Laziness and wandering eyes are seemingly small failures but can lead to catastrophe for you and your family.  True satisfaction comes from loving God and maintaining spiritual integrity, not from worldly desires or temporary gratification.

    40 min

  5. May 25

    SOTM Matthew 5:25 Debtors Prison Explained

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:25-26 Agree with your adversary quickly while you are on the way with him, lest your adversary deliver you to the judge, the judge hand you over to the officer, and you be thrown into prison. Assuredly, I say to you, you will by no means get out of there till you have paid the last penny." Your main adversary is "the law", not the devil.  We make ourselves enemies of God by breaking divine law. Some people mistakenly believe they have unlimited time for reconciliation, but judgment is imminent!  The word "quickly" means, immediately, without delay, speedily! Make a full commitment to Christ before it's too late!

    34 min

  6. May 21

    SOTM Matthew 5:21 Murder In Your Heart

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:21 - "Murder in Your Heart".  Jesus teaches that murder begins in the heart, with emotions like anger, bitterness, and a desire for vengeance. if you long to see the demise of another instead of their salvation, then you have murder in your heart. Jesus uses the law to reveal the thoughts and intentions of the heart and serve as a "tutor" to bring people to repentance and spiritual development in both believers and non-believers. God judges the heart's condition, not just external actions, and a heart sensitive to God will be sensitive to the roots of potential sin.

    34 min

  7. May 20

    SOTM Matthew 5:20 Righteousness Earned Or Received?

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:20 - "Unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." The biggest mistake people make is comparing themselves to others as a standard of goodness.  Religious observance does not equate to true righteousness, and sometimes fosters pride and self-righteousness. True righteousness requires humility. Righteousness is not earned, but received through humble acknowledgment of one's need for God's grace.

    40 min

  8. May 17

    SOTM Matthew 5:17 Is The Law Dead?

    Sermon On The Mount Series Matthew 5:17-18: "Do not think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill." Romans 10:4: "Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes." The term "end" or "fulfillment" of the law does not mean abolishment, but culmination. The Greek word "teleo" is central to understanding this concept. "Teleo" means reaching the limit, the apex, or completing something. Jesus' statement from the cross "It is finished" (using the word teleo) signifies the beginning of the New Covenant. Christ fulfills the law, not by destroying it, but by completing its purpose, but only specifically "for everyone who believes". This sermon provides theological clarity on Christ's relationship to the law, emphasizing fulfillment rather than abolishment.

    37 min
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1 Corinthians 2 For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified...that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

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  • Creator
    Chad Dietz
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Revealing Christ