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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.

6 days ago

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
18 May

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
11 May

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

1hr 12min
3 May

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
27 Apr

Jesus' Signature Move | Pastor Samuel Caraballo

In this episode, we cover: How broken expectations can quietly redefine our faith and future The Road to Emmaus as a picture of “quiet quitting” in life and church Jesus’ signature moves—how He reveals Himself even when unrecognized Why the resurrection doesn’t erase pain, but transforms it from the inside out The call to move from being witnesses to becoming emissaries of the risen Christ cite triggering inactivity Key Moments (approximate): 0:00–5:30 – Called without consent: when God rewrites your script 8:30–10:00 – “Quiet quitting” and shattered expectations 10:40–15:00 – Walking away from Jerusalem: the Road to Emmaus 17:00–20:00 – Scripture, Spirit, and burning hearts 22:40–24:30 – Jesus’ signature move: breaking bread, opening eyes 27:30–29:30 – A personal testimony of pain, depression, and divine interruption 29:45–32:30 – Emmaus is a two-way road: returning with purpose 32:30–end – From witness to emissary: proclaiming the risen Christ Links & Resources 📖 Scripture Focus: Luke 24:13–35 Connect with us 🌐 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

43 min
20 Apr

Forgiveness and Reconciliation | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

In this episode, we cover: The Fork in the Road: Choosing between the world's response (anger and division) and the Kingdom's response (forgiveness and reconciliation). Redefining "Eye for an Eye": Understanding why this biblical rule was meant for judges to prevent arbitrary punishment, not as a license for personal revenge. The Priority of the Heart: Why guarding your inner being is your most critical defense against the enemy’s targets. The Practice of "Letting it Go": Exploring Jesus' radical teaching on turning the other cheek and suffering personal loss for the sake of the Kingdom. Oneness and the Dividing Wall: How Christ merges incompatible cultures into one family by destroying the barriers of hostility. 3:56 – Pastor Sam’s transparency regarding the difficulty of preaching this message. 10:44 – The prophetic call to consecrate ourselves for what the Lord will do next. 18:29 – A deep dive into the historical and biblical context of "an eye for an eye." 21:03 – Jesus as the "Chief Legislator" explaining the true intent behind the Law. 25:35 – Two heavenly priorities: Protecting your heart and achieving true oneness. Links & Resources: Devotional: The Bible in One Year by Nikki Gumble. Book Reference: Dominion by Tom Holland. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 5:38-41, Proverbs 4:23. Connect with us: 🌐 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

1hr 8min
13 Apr

Resurrection: Did it Happen? Does it Matter? | Pastor Samuel Acevedo

In this episode, we cover: The "Hardcore" Questions: Addressing whether the resurrection has any basis in fact, history, or common sense. Undisputed Historical Facts: A look at the life, public execution, and rapid growth of the movement following Jesus of Nazareth that even secular historians acknowledge. The Thomas Perspective: Why seeking evidence is a natural response and how the Gospel accounts provide it. The Legal Case for the Empty Tomb: Examining the Roman and Jewish accounts, the "stolen body" theory, and the credibility of self-deprecating evidence from the disciples. Faith vs. Ideas: Why the Bible doesn't allow for the resurrection to be just a "good idea," but insists on it as a verifiable reality. Key Moments: 0:12 - Opening and Resurrection Sunday welcome. 4:24 - The two central questions: Did it happen? Does it matter? 7:45 - Addressing the notion that "the resurrection is just a good idea." 9:47 - Establishing the historical facts agreed upon by believers and atheists alike. 16:11 - The story of "Doubting Thomas" and our shared need for proof. 21:52 - Paul’s letter to the Corinthians: The consequences if Christ was not raised. 28:15 - Factual evidence: The history of the empty tomb and Emperor Hadrian’s role. 31:19 - A courtroom-style cross-examination of the "stolen body" theory. Links & Resources: [Insert links to specific books or citations mentioned, such as Tom Holland’s Dominion] Connect with us: Website: http://LeondeJuda.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cljoficial/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/congregacionleondejuda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeondeJudaBoston

1hr 6min
6 Apr

Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem | Charlotte Gillespie

In this episode, we cover: The Anointing at Bethany: The significance of Mary’s extravagant gift of spikenard and how it prepared Jesus for His upcoming burial. Prophecy Fulfilled: How Jesus riding a donkey’s colt into Jerusalem was a specific Messianic declaration from the Old Testament. A Contrast of Kingdoms: The difference between the Roman military displays of Pontius Pilate and the humble, sacrificial arrival of Jesus. The Weeping King: Why Jesus wept over Jerusalem and the consequences of the city not recognizing "the time of God's coming". Finding Refuge: A call to move beyond conditional worship and dwell in the shelter of the Most High.

52 min

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.

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Congregation Lion of Judah
Years Active

2018 - 2026
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122
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