Living Vertizontal

Episode 30 focuses on Matthew 23:1-12, in which Jesus warns against hypocrisy. Together we discuss the importance of loving others by keeping their loads light and our hearts humble.

This episode focuses on Matthew 22:34-46, which turns back to a question from the Pharisees about the greatest commandment, and Jesus’ question to them about whose son the Messiah is. Together we will be discussing the love that God has called us to, and what that looks like in our lives.

Our episode today focuses on Matthew 22:15-33. We look at Jesus’ statement on paying the imperial tax to Caesar as well as His response to the Sadducees’ question on marriage at the resurrection. Together we discuss stewardship and rooting our identities in Christ.

This current episode focuses on Matthew 22:1-14, which looks at Jesus’ parable of the wedding banquet. Together we discuss our preparations for the Kingdom of Heaven and the wedding banquet that is coming.

The current episode focuses on Matthew 21:33-46, which looks at another of Jesus’ parables, the parable of the tenants. Together we discuss our role as stewards in God’s kingdom.

Our 25th episode focuses on Matthew 21:23-32, which looks at an interaction between Jesus and the chief priests and another one of Jesus’ parables. Together we will be discussing the importance of following through on our yes to Jesus.

This episode explores Matthew 21:12-22, which examines the stories of Jesus overturning tables in the temple and cursing the unfruitful fig tree. Together, we discuss the importance of allowing Jesus to cleanse our hearts such that our hearts produce the fruit he always intended.

This episode examines Matthew 28:1-15, Jesus’ resurrection and the fabricated story of the soldiers. Together we will be discussing our call to proclaim His truth wherever we go.

This episode focuses on Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Together we discuss the humility of Christ, and his call to slow down and follow Him.

This current episode focuses on Matthew 20:29-34, which examines Jesus’ healing of the two blind men. Together we will discuss our responsibility to slow down and see the needs of the people around us.

This episode focuses on Matthew 20:17-28, which examines Jesus’ third prediction of His death and an interaction with James’ and John’s mother. Together we will be discussing our call to maintain a servant’s heart.

Episode 19 focuses on Matthew 20:1-16, which examines another of Jesus’ parable on the Workers in the Vineyard. Together we discuss God’s call to empty ourselves and keep our eyes fixed on him.

This episode focuses on Matthew 19:13-30, which examines Jesus’ interactions with little children and the rich young ruler. Together we discuss the cost of following Jesus.

This episode focuses on Matthew 19:1-12, which examines Jesus’ response to the Pharisees questions about divorce. Together we will be continuing our discussion on forgiveness and reconciliation.

This episode examines Jesus' parable of the Unmerciful Servant found in Matthew 18:21-35. Together we will be discussing the importance of forgiveness in the life of a follower of Christ.

This bonus episode celebrates the one year anniversary of Peanut’s Closet, a foster closet that supports foster and reunifying families. Together we will be discussing God’s work in expanding His Kingdom through this mission. If you would like to find out more about Peanut's Closet, or are seeking ways to be involved in the mission, visit https://www.thechurchatriverstone.org/peanutscloset.

Today's episode examines "Dealing with Sin in the Church" found in Matthew 18:15-20. Together we will be discussing the importance of Spirit-led accountability, forgiveness, and reconciliation within the Church.

The current episode examines three different small teaching statements from Jesus in Matthew 18:1-14. Together we will be discussing our role in protecting and pursuing the little ones.

In this episode, we focus on Jesus’ healing of the demon-possessed boy, Jesus’ prediction of His death, and the temple tax found in Matthew 17:14-27. Together we discuss how we can have faith in His consistent provision.

This episode focuses on the transfiguration of Jesus found in Matthew 17:1-13. Together we discuss the importance of listening to Jesus in the midst of the noise.

This episode focuses on Matthew 16:13-28. Where we examine Peter’s declaration that Jesus is the Messiah. Together we address the importance of knowing WHO Jesus is.

This episode examines two separate interactions with Jesus, one involving the religious leaders, and the other involving his disciples found in Matthew 16:1-12. Together we discuss our role as the church in recognizing Jesus and helping others to do the same.

This episode focuses on Jesus’ feeding of the four thousand found in Matthew 15:29-39. Together we discuss how Jesus takes our desire for Him and all that we have to offer and makes it enough.

The current episode focuses on the faith of a Canaanite Woman found in Matthew 15:21-28. Together we discuss the expansiveness of the Kingdom of Heaven and the good news of Christ with us.

This episode focuses on Jesus' conversation with the Pharisees about what defiles someone found in Matthew 15:1-20. Together we discuss God’s desire for purity of heart.

This episode focuses on the story of Jesus walking on water found in Matthew 14:22-36. Together we discuss the importance of fixing our eyes on Jesus.

This episode focuses on the beheading of John the Baptist and the feeding of the 5,000 found in Matthew 14:1-21. Together we discuss the decision to either live into or reject the Kingdom of Heaven

This episode focuses on the parables of the Hidden Treasure, Pearl, and Net found in Matthew 13:44-58. Together we will be discussing what it looks like when we come face to face with the Kingdom of Heaven.

Episode three focuses on the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast, found in Matthew 13:31-35. Together we discuss the role of the church in participating in the expansion of the Kingdom of heaven.

This episode focuses on the parable of the wheat and the weeds, found in Matthew 13:24-30 & 36-43. Together we will be discussing the evil that exists in the world and our role as Christians planted in the midst of it all.

This episode focuses on the Parable of the Sower, found in Matthew 13:1-23. Together we will be discussing what the parable has to say about discipleship practices within the present day American church.