In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, we explore what it means to live with an undivided heart in God’s upside-down kingdom. From prayer and spiritual fruit to the narrow gate and the foundation of our lives, discover how Jesus calls us to be not just hearers—but doers—of the Word.
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, Jay Strother and Brian Ball walk through Matthew 6 to reveal how Jesus calls us to live lightly, trust deeply, and give quietly. From generosity to prayer and fasting, the Sermon on the Mount challenges us to prioritize the kingdom of God over everything else.
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What if the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t just an ideal—but a way of life? In this powerful conversation, Jay Strother and Brian Ball explore what it means to live out Jesus’ kingdom vision from Matthew 5. From anger and lust to divorce and loving our enemies, discover how Christ calls us to a righteousness that starts in the heart and transforms how we live, love, and relate to others.
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Join Jay Strother and Brian Ball on the Sermon Notes Podcast as they unpack the Sermon on the Mount—Jesus’ radical vision for life in God’s kingdom. Learn how the Beatitudes reshape our understanding of blessing, humility, and discipleship while calling us to live as salt and light in today’s world.
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What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball unpack discipleship in Matthew, exploring immediate obedience, surrendered living, and the high cost—and deep joy—of walking with Christ.
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Dig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
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Dig deeper into Matthew! Discover how Jesus fulfills God’s promises and invites us into true repentance and kingdom living.
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Keegan and Carla share how God is using media and counseling to reach unreached people in Southeast Asia—and what it really looks like to serve in global missions.
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What does it look like to be a medical missionary in Kenya? For Brittany and Micah, it means training doctors, discipling leaders, and bringing gospel hope to children and families—one surgery, Bible study, and community act at a time.
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Global worker Danielle Schneider shares how one short-term mission trip turned into a 17-year calling to disciple children and equip leaders in South Africa. Through Living Hope and King of Kings Baptist Church, she’s reaching the next generation with the gospel—one VBS at a time.
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother kicks off a special August series focused on global missions by sitting down with Winston and Emmy Coltart, global workers serving in Zimbabwe. The conversation explores their remarkable journey from meeting on a short-term mission trip to planting a church and opening a gospel-centered coffee shop near a university in Zimbabwe.
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What makes a church truly strong? In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, Jay Strother and Brandon Hayes unpack Acts 18:18–23 to answer this question. Spoiler: it’s not flashy programs or packed events—it’s the slow, intentional, Spirit-led rhythm of everyday faithfulness.
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