The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6

Our series on the beatitudes continues this Sunday, February 2nd with the text, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!

Beattitudes, Matthew 5:5

Our series on the beatitudes continues this Sunday, January 26th with the text, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Matthew 5:5

Join us at Carrollwood Baptist Church on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. At CBC all are welcomed!

The Beattitudes, Matthew 5:1-12

Below is a link to an interesting article on the Beattitudes. Our series continues at Carrollwood Baptist Church this Sunday with the second Beattitude, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

 https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/features/a-different-view-of-the-beatitudes
 

The "Be-Attitudes" New Sermon Series!

This Sunday, January 12th I will begin a new series on the "Be-Attitudes." This powerful section of Scripture that begins Jesus' Sermon on the Mount has been described as "The Compendium of Christ's doctrine" and "The Magna Charta of the Kingdom." Clear, simple, and life-changing, the words of Jesus have much to say to us today. Join us as we explore this rich treasure of teaching.

Bible study begins at 9:15 a.m. and Worship at 10:30 a.m. At Carrollwood Baptist Church all are welcomed!

 

Matthew 5:1-12 New International Version (NIV)

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

¹ Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart,
    for they will see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers,
    for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Scripture Reading for January 5, 2020

Matthew 2:1-12 English Standard Version (ESV)

The Visit of the Wise Men

¹ Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, ² saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” ³ When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; ⁴ and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. ⁵ They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:

⁶ “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
    who will shepherd my people Israel.’”

⁷ Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. ⁸ And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” ⁹ After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. ¹⁰ When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. ¹¹ And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. ¹² And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

Scripture Reading for December 29, 2019

Christmas Day may soon be behind us, but with the birth of Jesus, God was just getting started! Our Scripture reading for this Sunday, which describes the presentation of Jesus at the Temple shows how the birth of Jesus brought the fulfillment of the hope of not only Israel but all the world.

Don't let the post-Christmas slump get you down, join us Sunday for life-changing worship and go into the New Year with your focus on Jesus -- the one who came, who is here, and who is coming again!

See you this Sunday!


Pastor Joe
"I thank my God every time I remember you." Philippians 1:3

Luke 2:22-40, NIV

Jesus Presented in the Temple

²² When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord ²³ (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), ²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”

²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. ²⁶ It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. ²⁷ Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, ²⁸ Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

²⁹ “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
    you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
³⁰ For my eyes have seen your salvation,
³¹     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
³² a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and the glory of your people Israel.”

³³ The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. ³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, ³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

³⁶ There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, ³⁷ and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. ³⁸ Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

³⁹ When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. ⁴⁰ And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.