Heath Bennett's podcast

Jesus ends His sermon on the Mount with choices. These choices will lead us to a final destination. Today, we discover that Jesus identifies 2 gates that have 2 roads with 2 different crowds and lead to 2 different destinations. What gate you choose to enter will determine the road and destination. Can we get off the wide and easy road? Yes we can! But we must then go through the narrow gate with a difficult path. The Christian life is not easy! It’s fraught with difficulty. Salvation is not hard. We are saved by God’s grace at the expense of Jesus Christ. It is His work at Calvary and tomb that brings us salvation. The hardship is taking this gate and road that is contrary to the nature of sin and the wisdom of the world. Come and hear the word of the Lord! Let it penetrate your soul, that you may examine what gate you have entered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of struggle with understanding the tough times, dry seasons, droughts, and trials in our life. Today we examine the reality that our bearing fruit in the midst of the dry seasons is based on Jesus Christ. It depends upon our preparation of our root system. Are we truly connected to Christ or self? Come and hear the word today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we investigate the depth of our root system that is rooted deep and goes wide. The challenge today is how are your roots? The truth is that our roots are connected to the right source. Deep roots always grow through spiritual disciplines. Deep roots enable stability through every dry season. And deep roots will always produce visible fruit. Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stability doesn’t’ come from going through the storms of life. It is what you are rooted to that brings stability. The storm reveals what or who we actually trust. Today, we will discover in our first sermon 4 principles that can help us about where stability coms from and how to remain connected. Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think about the watchtower, what comes to your mind? God has called men to rise and stand upon the watchtower. Called us to provide, protect, lead, and love as Jesus (Eph. 5)! Today we search the book of Ezekiel who was given the task to be the watchman of the house of Israel. God called him to warn of the coming dangers of not following the Word in obedience. He still calls us to stand without compromise, corruption, and without being lukewarm. What will you do? Regardless, we will all be accountable! We are all going to be responsible for what we did about the message of the gospel and Jesus Christ. If you have an ear come and hear the message of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worship. It is not about just Sunday morning. Worship is about our posture of surrender to the Lordship of Christ. Today, the message is about who you serve? Will it be the idols of this culture? Or will serve the Lord God alone? He will not compete for second place in your life. He has the right to command us to worship Him alone, because of who He is. He is Holy, Supreme, & All-powerful. Come and hear the word and allow your heart to be transformed and changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God’s heart is for our hearts to be joined with His heart. That we would share in what moves His heart, for what He loves, and for what grieves His heart. Today, we are working through understanding the heart of God to desire to adjoin with our hearts. God is not after our behavior modification! He is after our hearts transformation. Either we are transformed or we are divided. It is a heart thing. Come and hear the truth of the word of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the Holy Spirit awakens the slumbering church? Come and hear the word of God! We look into the book of Acts and Pentecost Sunday. When God filled the room, changed lives, and decisions were made! Come and allow the word of God move your heart today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday’s are usually set aside for a Sabbath Day where we enter into God’s rest and bond with our Creator. Today our culture finds so many things to keep us busy and distracted, not to enter that rest with God. In our scripture, Israel disobeyed God’s command to rest on day 7. Rest is dwelling with God almighty. We enter that rest when we are obedient to HIs word. Today we look into what happened with the disobedience, and what it looks like to enter into God’s rest and peace! Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Mother’s Day! But God’s hug is a safe refuge, shelter, and strong tower. When you are hurting, broken, troubled, confused, distraught, or even feeling favor or His blessing, His devek or hug is our safe place. Will you respond to God’s divine embrace today and reciprocate His loving embrace? He knows what’s going on. He understands your hurt. Will you come and hear the heart of the Lord God today as He is inviting you to come into His loving arms? We all must choose! What will you choose today? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is not what we define as love. God is love and He defines love. For us to understand Chav, or love that exists regardless of our opinions. Love exists but cannot sing unless it is reciprocated. Today, we discover that love is very different than what Tina Turner told us. Love is not a second hand emotion. God is never Willy-nilly about His love. God chose to love us even while we were still sinners and rebellious. He wants love to be complete in us - to sing over us! That requires our response to the Love of God. The fruit of love is obedience. You have to choose what you will do with Jesus Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want God to reveal hidden things to you? Today, we dig into the depths of what that looks like. What is our responsibility? Are we receptive? Our receptivity is conditioned by our response to the love of God for you. Come and hear today the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever had someone rip out your heart and then stomp on it, dance on it, and act as though it never bothered them? God speaks to Hosea and King Solomon about how He is moved and captivated by our heart at just one look. God loves us and He is overwhelmed by us that He sent Jesus Christ to save and redeem. His love tells me, “here is MY heart, you can have it. He trusts that we will protect it and not stomp on it, even though He made Himself vulnerable to stomp regardless. He wants us to protect it and keep it! Today we discover 3 truths to the love that captivates our King! Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

God never changes. He is the same today, tomorrow, and forever. He is a refuge in times of trouble and when His sheep are oppressed. Do you need a safe place? Our God is that refuge, shelter, and stronghold. Today we will discover that He has invited us into His loving and caring arms. Come and hear the word of the Lord today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our journey to the empty tomb is just the beginning of our Christian walk with Jesus. We come today and celebrate the Risen KIng, but as one who follows Christ the resurrection should never just be annual. The resurrection is a lifestyle. Come and hear the truths of the power of Jesus Christ and the power the resurrection brings to our life! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think of what it means to be a Christian, do we consider what it means to Jesus? Jesus told us to follow after Him we had to deny ourselves and pick up our cross. To be a Christian means that we too must learn the same sacrificial love that Jesus demonstrated upon that cross. For us to get to the empty tomb, today we must go through the cross, where the suffering Savior sacrificed everything for our salvation. Come and hear the word of the Lord today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we journey to the empty tomb through the design of the Passover Lamb. God established a pattern, promised His identity revealed, proclaimed the debt paid, and declared victory in Jesus our Passover Lamb. Come and hear the word of the Lord. Let it sink down into your heart! He is worthy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who is this King? This King who is called the Son of Man, the incarnate Son of God who came to serve, forgive, redeem, and set us free. Today we discover this King’s identity, His humility, and His obedience. Join us today as we hear the Logos, the very divine reason that brought order and meaning to all creation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Promise was given in the beginning that God the Father would send His Son born of woman to crush the head of the enemy, Satan. Today, we take the first step toward the empty tomb. But first we have to travel through the promises of God that is threaded through the scripture from beginning to end. That crimson blood stained thread that was promised in Genesis 3:15, clarified by the Prophets, and fulfilled in Christ for one purpose: to lay down His life as a ransom for many. Come and hear the word of the Lord! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To live a “Trinitarian life” is to consciously walk in the grace of the Father, the lordship of the Son, and the power of the Spirit. We do not create spiritual life—we participate in it. When our lives are rooted in the Triune God, obedience flows, love deepens, unity strengthens, and mission advances.“You cannot live a Trinitarian life until you realize the source is not in you—but in the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit flowing through you.”Come and join us in learning how we are called to live in the power and authority of the Trinity on a daily basis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that Jesus came to accomplish the Father’s plan of redemption. But do we know what is next? Jesus said it was better that He was going away. Because He was praying the Father send the Holy Spirit, the Helper, & Counselor. Today, we look into the perfect role of God the Holy Spirit’s ministry as applier of the work of Christ, power of God to teach, equip, train, convict, and stir one another to love, and to help make us into the image of Jesus Christ. Come and hear the word of God! Come and open your heart to the working of the Holy Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This question of who is Jesus has plagued humanity for generations. Jesus even asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Today, we will discover that scripture reveals the ever enduring supremacy, Godhead in fullness, whose name is above every name! At His name all knees will bow and tongue confess He is Lord of Lord and King of Kings. Come and hear the word of the Lord, as we discover Jesus Christ as God, revealing the Father, sent to redeem sinners, and who is exalted above all as Lord of Lords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think about architecture, we must begin to think of one who designs and orchestrates to perfection and completion. The Father is the Divine planner who designed from the foundation of the earth the plan of salvation. He was not caught off guard when sin entered and the devil tempted. But He had already prepared a way to redeem, rescue, and restore the broken relationship. Join us today as we journey through the Roles of God the Father as planner, sender, and sustainer of salvation. Come and hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the things we take perhaps for granted is our understanding of the Trinity. In this sermon series, it is my heart to preach-teach this series to help put us into right understanding of the Triune God. Our understanding will shape our worship, shape our salvation, and shape how we walk daily with Him. Come join us these next few weeks, discovering the Trinity and the three distinct persons of the GodHead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salt has a purpose in our body, and even more in the body of Christ, the church. In the sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives the follower, the disciple of Christ a purpose. He called us to be the salt of the earth & the light of the world. It is a calling of how we are to conduct our lives in this world; distinctively different from the rest of the world. Peter further reminds us that how we live matters, because people are watching our lives. Jesus calls to us to reflect His Holy Character and Nature in this world to draw those lost to the One who is the Light. Join and listen today as we discover the principles that Jesus was teaching in His sermon! It gives us purpose and calls us to point people to Jesus with our Christ-like reflection in our character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our character is wrapped up in our union with Christ. Paul tells us it’s forged in 3 attributes of attributes in our life journey. Today we discover our character is being forged by our identity, desires, and habits, all established in Christ Jesus alone. Come and hear the word of God and be moved to be more like Christ everyday. God’s goal or will is to conform us into the image of His Son Jesus Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we look into the law of motion as it affects our faith. We are called to have a faith that demonstrates its belief. James tells us that a true genuine faith must move and be a living faith. Anything outside of this is a useless faith, or dead faith. Faith must move beyond an intellectual head knowledge. Faith is the root and our works are the fruit of that root. Come and hear the word of the Lord today. Faith that is living is always in motion, never at rest. Amen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus addresses the religious leaders of the day with some harsh language. He speaks to the people about being a doer of the word and not just a hearer. James solidifies the very words of Jesus in this chapter. It’s not sugar, it’s filled with vinegar. Today we discuss the issue and danger of being a hypocrite in the church. We look at the deception of being a hearer and not a doer of the word. And we will discover the importance of walking what you talk. He who has ears let him come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who of us don’t desire new beginnings? The word of God tells us we are new creations in Christ Jesus. God also tells us that He is doing a new thing in us that will spring forth in our soul. Today, we look into new beginnings. Why do need them? We are called with purpose from God. He desires us to be holy as He is Holy. He desires us to be set apart for Him and His purpose. Without Him we have no purpose or meaning or calling in this life. He desires us to spiritual grow through our faithful disciplining ourselves daily, a 1% movement each day. Are you in need of a new beginning? Come and see what God has in store for you and me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In John’s gospel, he masterfully points us past the scene in Bethlehem and upon who it is in the manger. If we are going to experience the miracle of Christmas, then we need to remove the fleshly filter of seeing a baby and seeing with spiritual eyes the One who created all things. Today we look to the principal truths of John’s gospel as it reveals the manger scene that night in Bethlehem. Here John unfolds the scene by identifying who it is resting in human clothing in that manger. The very Messiah who came to be adored, worshipped, praised, and revered. The very Logos, the Light of the world, who came to take away the sin of the world. Don’t miss the reality of the miracle of the manger and who lies within. He is the Light, the Word, and the Life! Born with purpose! Born for our salvation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you have chosen God’s means of rescue? Most likely not! Would you have chosen God’s means of making us holy? Most likely not! But the miracle of Christmas rests in the truth of God’s method to bring us into right relationship with Him, through His Son Jesus! Today we investigate 3 truths found within the pages of scripture to help us understand His Sovereign plan and purpose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Miracle of the Message lies within the Miracle of the Messenger. Jesus is the messenger and the message. Today we look at Hebrews 1:1-4 and peer into who it is that came in the flesh born the King of Kings. The Hebrew writer proclaims at the announcement of the revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is the essence of God in the highest. This is who the writer announces who has come in these last days as the revelation of God as God’s final word. Jesus come to give Himself to purify us through His blood. If you have ears to hear, hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we approach Christmas, we are praying our perspective will begin to shift to embracing the miracle of Christmas by first understanding the miracle of the moment. The moment that at the fullness of time, God decided to send His Son Jesus Christ born of a woman and under the law to free from the bondage all flesh from being under the law. Without Christ, we would have no hope. But O God! His perfect plan was in place at the right time Jesus was born! Today we look to the miracle of the moment God tore through His silence with an announcement, a cry, a star, and a birth! Come and see that our God’s timing is perfect, that He offers us a new identity, and that His faithfulness is truly trustworthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gratitude is often an attitude often neglected in our lives. Make no mistake about it, gratitude is a choice we all must make in our lives. Today we examine a Psalm from David that can help us recognize our need for a thankful & grateful heart. This heart begins with understanding our need to reverently, humbly, sincerely, and devotedly seek a God who is worthy of our praise & worship. Our goal is to discover how embracing a thankful/grateful spirit can change our perspective, strengthen our faith, and bring peace no matter the circumstances in our life. Come and join us today as we seek a life-changing and transforming attitude of gratitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to prayer with persistence most of us in the church struggle. Today we look into the 7 character principles of praying with perseverance and persistence with the devotion of Elijah, Jacob, Daniel, David, and Jesus. You want to see a breakthrough in your prayer life? We can see a victory in our spiritual battles as we pray from a posture of being IN Christ. The Lord told us to ask in accordance with the will, word, and promises of God and it will be given. Come and hear, a breakthrough is waiting for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of want to get off the spiritual couch and into the battle, but at times we forget to engage our will. God gave us a will to exercise and choose His will over our own. He also gave us a will to say ‘No’ to our flesh. Today, we look into how we can stand in victory in the midst of this spiritual war we are in. In this sermon, we will learn to stand in our victory by remembering who the battle belongs to, where our feet should stand, that we must put on the whole armor of God, and we then must resist the enemy. Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Make no mistake that we are in a battle, regardless of your view. This battle is a spiritual battle that is to be fought with divine weapons that God has given to us. Today we look into being battle station ready for the battle. We peer into being geared up and prepared for this war by putting on the full armor of God! Are you battle station ready? Are you geared up with the armor of God? We are called to put off those things that do not align with God’s Word, and put on all those things that are divinely prepared before hand for each of us to put on. Come and see what the Lord desires of us to wear in this fight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all struggle to acknowledge we are in a fight spiritually. But nonetheless we are in it thick. Today we discover the enemy’s tactics and how wants you and I to replace God’s perfect will and word with alternatives. We will learn how to test those spirits in today’s sermon. Come and hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s culture, having our own opinions, ideology, and relative truth is as common as having a phone. Churches need to know who they are fighting. Churches need to know the enemy’s game plan. Churches need to know that this war is not something they can opt out of. You are in a spiritual battle whether you accept it or not. Today, we get into understanding there is a battleground for the mind and the enemy is after it. He wants to get you to focus on yourself over being Christ-centered. How do we fight? We must fight and live from a posture of victory. We must stop fighting for victory, the victory is finished and already won. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a calling on each individual in the body of Christ who calls on the name of Jesus. Our calling is to serve one another in love through ministry. Ministry brings the body growth and growth in the body brings the body into unity under the banner of Christ. The calling to discover our spiritual shape is on each member of the body. And each member is to properly steward that gift within the body for the benefit of the spiritual and emotional health of the whole. Come and join today as we discover what it looks like according to the word of God to imitate the ministry of servant leadership and ambassadorship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us today as we break into the words of Jesus’s teaching of true worship. He proclaimed that God is searching for true worshippers. Those who would come to the Father worshipping in spirit & truth. Today we examine what it looks to worship in spirit and truth, and how it affects our corporate worship within the body of Christ. May we all get back to the heart of truly worshipping the King of the Universe in spirit & truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you think about being filled and living life in the power of the Holy Spirit, what comes to mind? Did you ever learn about it or did someone just tell you that you needed to be filled. Being filled and walking in the Spirit is a vital part of learning to love one another well in the body of Christ, as well as thriving in spiritual warfare. Today, we will take some time to learn how we are to be filled according to Christ, and how we are to walk the Spirit filled life. Both are crucial for our journey as a follower of Jesus Christ, and our call to unity under His banner in the church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Word tells us that we were uniquely designed by our Creator for purpose. We have been called to be a vessel of honor for the King for the building, construction, and management of the body of Christ, so that it will function as a healthy unified body. Today in our series loving one another well in the body, come and learn from His inspired word the need for discovering our SHAPE and the power, purpose, goal, and function of the gifts from the Holy Spirit. Come and join us as we break Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church in 4:7-16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The church is called to disciple. We are not just called to see souls saved and then leave the wolves, the world, and the flesh nature. Join us today in digging into the scripture and understanding what Christ has called the body to be. If we are to ever understand how to be the light and salt, then we must understand the essence of the function of the body of Christ, to day we discover discipleship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The church has been called to love one another well. The first century church understood what that looked like. In this series, we will discover what it means to have the kind of love for one another to strengthen and build and foster unity within the body of Christ. Come today and discover how we have been called to an authentic fellowship within the body of Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us today at Foundations 129 church in Bell, Florida as we discover the purpose for our loving one another within the church. It starts with forming a genuine relationship with Jesus. This relationship is vital for the body of Christ that we may in turn build and equip one another to be an ambassador of the light of Christ to those in the world. Come and open your heart to the purpose of loving one another according to the word of God in this series from Pastor Heath. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You ever get mad at God for not doing things the way you want? Ever get mad at God because He showed mercy & grace on someone’s life that you think didn’t deserve it? Houston we have a problem!!!!! Jonah is demonstrating a fickle attitude & a lot of spiritual immaturity. Come and learn the lessons that the Lord put into my heart to share about these 2 major issues in our Christian journey when we get carnal minded again. Jonah has become carnally driven and not spiritually driven. He lost God’s heart! Have you? Come you who have an ear to hear what the Lord would say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many of us are so thankful that God didn’t give up on you? Jonah was given a second chance to redeem himself for the glory of God with his obedience. I think back to my own life and I am overwhelmed at the many opportunities He gave to me to accept His gift of grace. Today we come to Jonah 3 and find a moving of God’s grace & mercy working ahead of Jonah’s words. Aren’t you glad today that God’s grace & mercy was given to you? Come and find the truths that God has for you in this sermon. Wherever you find yourself today, He is faithfully working to reveal Himself to you and me. He is a God of the do-over. He desires our obedience which is evidence of our faith in His word & ways. Come and find peace for your troubled soul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been in a distressing or some heavy affliction in your life? What if anything did you learn from that moment? Come this morning and find practical lessons from a prophet who found himself in a very ugly and despairing circumstance. Jonah comes to the end of himself in a hopeless situation and cries out in desperation. There are lessons the Lord gives us through Jonah’s prayer that we can apply in our own life today, especially if we find ourselves in a Jonah-season. Come and hear the word of the Lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have we lost the fear of the Lord in the church age? Or is it a factor that has been taken for granted and or perhaps not held as a major part of our salvation process? Come with me as we study and talk about the second part of Jonah’s disobedient choice to run. We find him on the boat faced with either confessing or denying the truth. What can we learn from this encounter between Jonah, this crew of sailors, God, and this huge fish? Come and hear the word of the Lord, anyone who has ears to hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.