Garwood Church

Garwood Church

Welcome to the podcast of Garwood Church. Our church meets every Sunday in Northern New Jersey and exists to make Christ the center of all things. Our mission is to follow Jesus together, as we make disciples locally and globally, all to the end of God's glory. For more information about Church, visit Garwoodchurch.org

  1. 02/05/2025

    The Beatitudes | An Introduction

    In this sermon, we begin an eight-week journey through one of the most revolutionary teachings of Jesus—the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount. The Beatitudes are more than poetic wisdom; they are a radical reordering of values in the Kingdom of God. While the world chases power, comfort, and recognition, Jesus declares that true blessing belongs to the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, and the persecuted. Rather than a list of rules or religious achievements, the Beatitudes call us to a deeper way of life—one shaped by grace, dependence on God, and the unshakable reality of His kingdom. In this sermon, we unpack what it means to be truly blessed and how Jesus invites us to live not by the world's metrics of success but by the values of the King. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5:3) True blessing isn’t about external success but about living in God’s favor, grace, and presence. The Beatitudes remind us that before Jesus commands anything, He blesses—not based on what we’ve done, but on what He has done for us. As we embrace the kingdom values He lays out, we step into a life of redemption, transformation, and joy that transcends circumstances. Join us every Sunday at 10:00 AM – in person or online. Visit our website: ⁠Garwood Church⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@garwood_church⁠ Garwood Church exists to live as disciples of Jesus and to make disciples of others—locally and globally.  Step into a kingdom reality that changes everything. See you this Sunday!

    42 min
  2. Honoring God with Our Wealth | Proverbs 3:9-10

    02/05/2025

    Honoring God with Our Wealth | Proverbs 3:9-10

    In this sermon, we reflect on Proverbs 3:9-10 and what it truly means to honor the Lord with our wealth. Generosity isn’t simply about giving—it’s about aligning our hearts and lives with God’s purposes. Honoring God with our resources is an act of worship, a demonstration of trust, and a reflection of the Gospel’s transforming power. We’ll explore how the blessings we receive from God are not for hoarding or self-satisfaction but for returning to Him in faith and gratitude. This message is not just for the church as a whole but for every individual who desires to live as a faithful steward of what God has entrusted. Key Scripture: "Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." (Proverbs 3:9-10) Takeaway:True generosity flows from the recognition that everything we have comes from God. Honoring Him with our wealth means offering our first and best—not as a means to earn His favor but as a response to His unchanging love and provision. When we trust God with our resources, we experience the abundance of His blessings, not just materially but spiritually, as our lives are aligned with His eternal purposes. Connect with us:Visit our website: ⁠Garwood Church⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@garwood_church⁠ Garwood Church exists to live as disciples of Jesus and to make disciples of others, locally and globally. Join us every Sunday at 10:00am, in person or online, as we worship and grow together.

    48 min

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Welcome to the podcast of Garwood Church. Our church meets every Sunday in Northern New Jersey and exists to make Christ the center of all things. Our mission is to follow Jesus together, as we make disciples locally and globally, all to the end of God's glory. For more information about Church, visit Garwoodchurch.org