CLJ Boston (ENG)

Congregation Lion of Judah

Join Congregación León de Judá (CLJ) for the CLJ Boston (ENG) podcast. Experience powerful Christian sermons, Bible teaching, and worship from our multicultural Boston church. Explore faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel in English. Perfect for those seeking a Christian ministry in Massachusetts or spiritual growth through weekly Sunday messages.

  1. Worship, In Spirit and in Truth | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    2d ago

    Worship, In Spirit and in Truth | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: Worship as a lifestyle, not just a Sunday experience What Jesus meant by worshiping “in spirit and in truth” (John 4) How spiritual disciplines (prayer, repentance, surrender) are acts of worship Identifying competing “gods” (pleasure, money, approval, knowledge) The power of corporate worship and God’s manifest presence Key Moments 00:00 – Introduction: The call to consecration 03:00 – What is worship in spirit and truth? 10:30 – Worship beyond music (Romans 12) 15:30 – Competing objects of worship 25:00 – Encountering God’s presence (Shekinah glory) 33:00 – Corporate worship as heavenly practice 41:00 – Preparing your heart before Sunday 47:00 – When the Spirit leads worship 54:00 – A powerful testimony of spontaneous worship 56:00 – Vision: Reset and awakening 📖 Key Scripture Verses John 4:23–24 – Worship in spirit and truth Romans 12:1–2 – Living sacrifice as worship Joshua 3:5 – Consecrate yourselves Matthew 22:37 – Love God with all your heart Philippians 2:10–11 – Every knee will bow Hebrews 10:25 – Do not neglect gathering Revelation 7:9–12 – Worship in heaven 🔗 Links & Resources “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard Foster 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Check Out Our Social Media: 🌐 Website: http://LeondeJuda.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljofficial/# 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Congregationlionofjudah ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston ❤️ Donations: https://www.leondejuda.org/give

    1 hr
  2. Stepping Into The River | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    Jun 8

    Stepping Into The River | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: Why Joshua 3 has become a prophetic mirror for this church season The meaning of “stepping into the river” as a community, not just individuals Evidence of spiritual awakening and revival stirring in Boston and beyond What it means to carry an apostolic mantle—and who gets to define it The spiritual and operational preparation required to steward revival Key Moments 00:00–02:10 — Opening prayer and welcoming the Holy Spirit 04:05–10:40 — Moses, Joshua, and the Jordan: a prophetic parallel 13:37–18:34 — “You’ve never been this way before” 20:06–22:22 — The command: stand in the river 24:11–31:55 — Is Boston near revival? Evidence and testimony 39:15–46:04 — Apostolic calling and why this place matters 53:20–59:56 — A congregational decision and operational readiness 1:04:10–end — Stepping into the future together 📖 Key Scripture Verses Joshua 1:1–3 – “Get ready to cross the Jordan.” Joshua 3:3–5 – “Consecrate yourselves…” Joshua 3:13 – “When you set foot in the river…” Habakkuk 2:2 – “Write the vision; make it plain.” Links & Resources Sermon Scripture: Joshua chapters 1–3 Church Vision & Strategic Planning 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Check Out Our Social Media 🌐 Website: http://LeondeJuda.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljofficial/# 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Congregationlionofjudah ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston ❤️ Donations: https://www.leondejuda.org/give

    1h 10m
  3. Love Our Neighbor | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    May 25

    Love Our Neighbor | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: Why consecration matters when God is preparing us for “tomorrow” and a greater move of His Spirit The danger of hearing God’s Word without obeying it Jesus’ radical definition of loving your neighbor through the parable of the Good Samaritan How pride, cost, and fear of rejection keep us from living out authentic faith Why revival requires both deep worship and active love for the city ⏱️ Key Moments 00:00–03:30 – Rededicating our lives and the church to God 03:30–08:00 – “Tomorrow is closer than it’s ever been” 12:30–15:30 – Be doers of the Word, not hearers only 18:30–30:00 – Loving God and loving your neighbor explained 30:00–35:30 – The Good Samaritan and sacrificial love 39:00–46:00 – Pride, cost, fear, and rejection in ministry 50:00–54:30 – Revival needs an outlet: loving the city 55:00–end – Reflection, response, and commissioning 📖 Key Scripture Verses Joshua 3:5 –“Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” James 1:22 –“Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” Luke 10:25–37 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan Matthew 25:35–40 –“Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.” John 15:18 –“If the world hates you, remember it hated me first.” 🤝 Check Out Our Social Media 🌐 Website: Congregation Lion of Judah 📸 Instagram: Follow us on Instagram 📘 Facebook: Like us on Facebook ▶️ YouTube: Subscribe on YouTube ❤️ Give / Donations: Support the ministry

    59 min
  4. Courageous Moms Panel | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    May 18

    Courageous Moms Panel | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: What it means to be a courageous mother in the face of deep loss How grief and faith can coexist without fear or shame The power of spiritual friendship in seasons of pain Trusting God when understanding is impossible How healing unfolds over time through God’s presence Key Moments: Courageous mothers honored through testimony and truth Pat and Deborah share the stories of their sons with honesty and grace Lessons learned through grief, surrender, and trusting the Lord The role of the church family in healing and restoration Scripture, prayer, and anointing as acts of spiritual covering 📖 Key Scripture Verses: Luke 2:35 — “And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trusting the Lord with all your heart Philippians 4:13 — Strength through Christ Jeremiah 29:11 — A future and a hope Isaiah 66:13 — “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” Psalm 30:5 — Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning 💬 Key Takeaways: Grief does not disqualify faith—it deepens it God meets us in the secret place, even when words fail Healing is not rushed; it unfolds through presence, rest, and trust The body of Christ is meant to carry one another’s burdens Mothers remain mothers forever—love never fades 🔗 Links & Resources: 🤝 Check Out Our Social Media (English) 🌐 Website 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook ▶️ YouTube ❤️ Give / Donations

    44 min
  5. How to Reconcile How to Forgive | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    May 11

    How to Reconcile How to Forgive | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: Why forgiveness and reconciliation are non‑negotiable for followers of Jesus How to apply Matthew 18 as a biblical “grievance process” What it really means to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4) The power of genuine, unconditional apologies When reconciliation is not possible, but forgiveness still brings freedom ⏱️ Key Moments 00:00–05:00 Opening prayer & why this sermon matters 06:00–12:30 Why God has us “camped” on forgiveness 18:00–22:45 A divided world and the limits of reconciliation without Jesus 25:30–39:30 Matthew 18: the one‑on‑one conversation 40:00–48:30 Apologizing well & choosing forgiveness 50:00–58:30 When reconciliation fails: the role of the Church 59:00–1:05:30 Authority, unity, and spiritual warfare 1:06:00–end Freedom through forgiveness & invitation to follow Jesus 📖 Key Scripture Verses Matthew 18:15–20 – The biblical pathway to reconciliation Ephesians 4:15, 30–32 – Truth in love and protecting unity Matthew 6:14–15 – Jesus’ command to forgive Romans 12:1 – Forgiveness as a living sacrifice 🔑 Quotes from the message “Forgiveness is a form of love.”“The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest.”“To forgive is to set a prisoner free—and discover the prisoner was you.” 🤝 Check Out Our Social Media 🌐 Website: http://LeondeJuda.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljofficial/# 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Congregationlionofjudah ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston ❤️ Give: https://www.leondejuda.org/give

    1h 12m
  6. Reconciliation | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    May 3

    Reconciliation | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

    In this episode, we cover: Why forgiveness and reconciliation are connected but not the same Why holiness, consecration, and Spirit-filled living are impossible without reconciliation Biblical conflicts in the early church and how God used them to produce maturity 2 Corinthians 5 and the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to every believer How Jesus forms “a people who should not be a people” into one family ⏱️ Key Moments: 00:00–02:30 – Introduction: Why reconciliation matters to God 03:00–04:30 – Consecration as a journey of sanctification from the inside out 05:13 – Forgiveness vs. reconciliation: what’s the difference? 06:38 – Ephesians 4 and grieving the Holy Spirit 08:40–11:00 – Conflict in the early church (Acts 5, 6, 15) 11:00–13:00 – Paul, Barnabas, and Peter: unity through Jesus 14:20 – Jesus’ command: reconcile first, then worship 15:50–18:00 – 2 Corinthians 5: the love of Christ controls us 18:30–20:45 – Seeing one another as new creations in Christ 21:00–23:00 – The danger of worldly labels and divisions 23:20–24:50 – The meaning of reconciliation: exchanging enmity for friendship 27:30 – The “democracy of brokenness” 29:45–31:50 – We are ambassadors of Christ 34:00–38:00 – Jesus erasing dividing walls (Jews, Gentiles, zealots, tax collectors) 40:15–42:30 – A living picture of reconciliation in the local church 43:30–44:00 – Call to stand before God and respond 📖 Key Scripture Verses Joshua 3:5 Ephesians 4:30–32 Matthew 5:23–24 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 Acts 6, Acts 15 🤝 Check Out Our Social Media (English) 🌐 Website: http://LeondeJuda.org 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljofficial/# 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Congregationlionofjudah ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston ❤️ Give: https://www.leondejuda.org/give

    44 min

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Join Congregación León de Judá (CLJ) for the CLJ Boston (ENG) podcast. Experience powerful Christian sermons, Bible teaching, and worship from our multicultural Boston church. Explore faith, the Holy Spirit, and the Gospel in English. Perfect for those seeking a Christian ministry in Massachusetts or spiritual growth through weekly Sunday messages.