Manhattan Church of Christ Podcast

Jesus' Authority for Life (Matthew 8:1-13)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 22 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

We see Jesus' real authority as Lord to touch the untouchable, to purify and heal te deep cause of alienation set beside the priests' official authority to pronounce. If Jesus' authority is real, his word alone can command, and does.

Blessed Rather...Motherhood in the Kingdom of God (Luke 18:19-21; 11:27-28, 14:25-27)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Motherhood is not the highest calling for women. Rather it is to be disciples of Jesus. In this sermon Amy Henegar explores what motherhood truly looks like in the Kingdom of God.

Great in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:17-20)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Of all the Sermon on the Mount this passage seems mose unexpected. Christians often think of Jesus as freeing us from the law and rendering the OT as dispensable to the Gospel. But in this passage Jesus hammers home their permanent importance and value. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Blessed when Reviled and Persecuted? (Matthew 5:9-12)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

We have been exploring Jesus sermon to understand its power and meaning. It stands at the beginning of his ministry, spoken to disciples and crowds who knew little of where he was going. But in Jesus is making out a distinctive path for himself and his followers. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Building a Life Solid in Jesus (Matthew 7:21-29)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

The crowds flocked to Jesus to get the touch of healing power. They could imagine such power leading to a kingdom. But every house gets hit by storms and trouble. No exemption. What the world gives as security is part of the storm. Only a life founded in the love that is the heart of God will stand. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Blessed, Happy, Poor, and Mourning (Matthew 5:1-8)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

What do the beatitudes say? What do they mean? Often the impulse is to turn Jesus' words into platitudes, but Jesus never speaks in platitudes. He is always challenging. God's kingdom belongs to the most unlikely of people...the poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Communion Meditation - Thirsting

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

Kimberly delivers a meditation for communion centered around the idea of thirsting for God.

Voices of Youth - The Walk to Emmaus

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

Aidan summarizes the story of Jesus walking along the road to Emmaus.

Jesus - Rasied to New Life! (Romans 6:3-11)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

Jesus resurrection pulses at the very heart of Christian faith. Jesus' resurrection was an event that changes all choices of life as a people experience the new reality of life it reveals. The life God gives is Resurrection Life. Jesus send us out to share that gift with the world. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

The Hard Road to Jerusalem (Matthew 7:13-20)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EST

Jesus approaches Jerusalem at Passover, with a crowd ready to celebrate deliverance. Tension and expectations high. Jesus enacts the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, the victorious, humble king who commands peace to the nations and frees the prisoners of hope. Jesus says narrow your focus; seek God’s kingdom, and all else will be yours as well. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Jesus' Sermon and a Faith that Sticks - (Enhanced Podcast with Visuals)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

This is the enhanced Podcast that will display the artwork created by Kenny Eicher for this sermon. How can the gift of faith that's been given to you be gifted to the next generation? If our children and young people are seeking after God, how are we making sure they are getting the 'bread' and 'fish' they need to grow strong in their faith. Psalm 78 tells us that we must tell our children about the glorius deeds of God so that they will put their hope in God anew!

Jesus' Sermon and a Faith that Sticks (Matthew 7:7-12)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

How can the gift of faith that's been given to you be gifted to the next generation? If our children and young people are seeking after God, how are we making sure they are getting the 'bread' and 'fish' they need to grow strong in their faith. Psalm 78 tells us that we must tell our children about the glorius deeds of God so that they will put their hope in God anew!

Why We Do What We Do: Baptism Testimony

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

During this season of Lent we will be briefly exploring the doctrines and practices of our faith and teaching at the Manhattan Church of Christ. These "ministry minutes" will explore a variety of topics leading up to Easter. This week Tom discusses baptism.

Salt of the Earth, Light of the World (Matthew 5:13-16)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

If the Kingdom of God is to be God's, it must build and live by God's nature and charecter. Thus Jesus in the sermon leads the disciples to see God as Jesus uniquely can reveal him. Any other "Revolution" only replaces one oppression with another. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Why We Do What We Do: Baptism (Galatians 3:25-28)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

But I Don't Want to Love My Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

This is the last in the series of Jesus' antitheses: "You have heard...but I say..." It ends with the amazing words: "You shall be perfect..." It starts with the equally surprising, "Love your enemies..." Often thought of as over the top, unrealistic, impossible ethic. Jesus doesn't let us narrow the love. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Why We Do What We Do: Baptism (Romans 6:3-5)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

The Other Cheek and the Second Mile (Matthew 5:38-42)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

One of the most surprising statements in all of Jesus' teachings:"Do not resist the one who is evil." Shouldn't it be just the opposite? The sermon this week tackles these statements of Jesus as we wrestle with what it means to be a follower of Christ. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Why We Do What We Do: Baptism (Acts 2:37-39)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:00:00 EST

Why We Do What We Do: Baptism (Matthew 28:18-19)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

To Tell the Truth (Matthew 28:18-19)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Jesus says the righteousness of God's rule in life emphasizes truthfulness in the ordinary, everyday talk of life. The disciple learns to trust God and thus to trust truthfulness. Often our lies are defensive substitutes for trusting God. Visit our Sermon Notes page at www.manhattanchurch.org/sermonnotes for the notes to this podcast

Lust, Temptation, and Divorce (Matthew 5:27-32)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

In Jesus' remarkable teaching he calls disciples to a righteousness that's beyond and radically different from the scribes and the Pharisees. This sermon deals with the topics of adultery, lust, coveting, divorce, and desire as Jesus teaches on these things in his Sermon on the Mount.

Joy in the Lord - While Waiting fof the other Shoe to Drop (John 16:31-33)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EST

Carl Garrison delievers a challenging and thoughful sermon on his experiences in ministry.

Seeing Ourselves Clearly with Jesus (Matthew 7:1-12)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST

"Judge Not, that you Be Not Judge." In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leads his disciples and the crowd on a journey to a new way of seeing life, action, others, ourselves, God. Cause no harm is a good rule. But Jesus wants us to take our experience of all that is best in life and actively give it away.

Miraculous Savior, Skeptical World (Mark 6:1-12)

jason@manhattanchurch.org (Dr. Thomas Robinson) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST