Peter’s opening words in 1 Peter are a song of praise that anchors our identity as chosen exiles and our security in Christ. In this episode, we'll unpack living hope, an inheritance kept by God, and how trials refine our faith into deeper worship.
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1 Peter was written for believers learning how to live faithfully when life feels unfamiliar and costly. In this kickoff episode, Jay Strother and Brian Ball unpack what it means to be “chosen exiles”—secure in Christ, honest about suffering, and anchored by a living hope that holds.
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Matthew 2 reminds us that Christmas wasn’t born in a postcard—it arrived in the middle of conflict. Jay Strother and Brian Ball explore Mary and Joseph’s costly obedience, Herod’s cruelty, and how real hope is found in Jesus, the true King who meets us in the darkness.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and Brian Ball dive into the story of the wise men in Matthew’s Gospel, exploring how themes of authority, kingship, and obedience challenge us to seek Jesus with humble, responsive hearts this Christmas season.
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Joseph’s story in Matthew 1:18–25 is more than a quiet scene in a nativity set—it’s a window into astonishing obedience, the mystery of the virgin birth, and the hope of Emmanuel, God with us, in our everyday lives.
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Matthew 1–2 reveals how God was guiding history toward Jesus. Jay Strother and Brian Ball explore the genealogy, empires, and unexpected people in these chapters—showing how the promised King arrived and how we can avoid missing Him today.
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Jesus’ authority isn’t just a doctrine to agree with, it’s a reality that reshapes daily life. In Matthew 21–28, we see how fear of man, empty religion, and self-rule crumble in the presence of the true King, who calls us to repent, trust Him, and go make disciples.
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In Matthew 15–18, Jesus reveals the heart behind our traditions, clarifies His identity, and shows how His followers are meant to live together. This episode walks through Peter’s confession, the transfiguration, the lost sheep, and church discipline—highlighting Jesus’ deep care for His people and His kingdom way.
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In this episode of the Sermon Notes Podcast, we unpack Matthew 10–14—from persecution and parables to the Feeding of the 5,000—and see how Jesus moves us from scarcity thinking to confident trust in His abundance.
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In Matthew 8–9, Jesus’ authority is unmistakable. From healing lepers and calming storms to forgiving sins and raising the dead, His power demonstrates that He is not just a teacher—but the King with ultimate authority over all things.
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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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