The John Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast

"The Merciful"

Jimmy McPherson - Matthew 5:7 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A7&version=NRSVUE] What does it mean to be merciful? Drawing on Scripture and powerful stories of compassion, this sermon discovers that mercy is far more than kindness or pity — it is the very character of God revealed in Jesus Christ. As recipients of God's steadfast mercy, we are invited to become people who notice, move toward, and lovingly respond to the needs of others, bearing witness to the kingdom of God in a world where mercy is often in short supply. Thank you for listening and for supporting the ministry of John Knox Presbyterian Church Seattle. To learn more about our life together and ministry, visit www.johnknox.church [https://johnknox.church/].

"Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness"

Uli Chi - Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 61:1-11 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A6%3B%20Isaiah%2061%3A1-11&version=NRSVUE] Thank you for listening and for supporting the ministry of John Knox Presbyterian Church Seattle. To learn more about our life together and ministry, visit www.johnknox.church [https://johnknox.church/].

"Blessed are the Meek"

Zach Daoust - Matthew 5:5 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A5&version=NRSVUE] Thank you for listening and for supporting the ministry of John Knox Presbyterian Church Seattle. To learn more about our life together and ministry, visit www.johnknox.church [https://johnknox.church/].

"Those Who Mourn"

Rev. Jimmy McPherson - Matthew 5:4 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A4&version=NRSVUE] What could Jesus possibly mean when he says, "Blessed are those who mourn"? In this message from Matthew 5:4, we explore one of the most surprising Beatitudes and discover that Jesus is not glorifying suffering but proclaiming God's presence and promise to those who grieve. Drawing on the biblical vision of God's coming restoration, this sermon considers how faithful mourning can become an expression of love, hope, and longing for God's kingdom. In a world marked by loss, injustice, and heartbreak, Jesus offers a surprising word of comfort: those who mourn are not abandoned—they are blessed, and they shall be comforted. Thank you for listening and for supporting the ministry of John Knox Presbyterian Church Seattle. To learn more about our life together and ministry, visit www.johnknox.church [https://johnknox.church/].

"Poor in Spirit"

Rev. Jimmy McPherson - Matthew 5:1-3 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A1-3&version=NRSVUE] In this opening message of the House Hunters series, we begin exploring Jesus' Sermon on the Mount by asking both who Jesus is and what kind of life he invites us to build. Drawing on Matthew 5:1–3, we discover Jesus as the new and greater Moses who ascends the mountain to reveal God's vision for human flourishing. Far from celebrating self-sufficiency, Jesus pronounces a blessing on the "poor in spirit"—those who recognize their need for God and receive the kingdom as a gift of grace. In a world that constantly urges us to secure ourselves through achievement, wealth, and control, Jesus offers a different foundation: the lasting security of belonging to God's kingdom. Thank you for listening and for supporting the ministry of John Knox Presbyterian Church Seattle. To learn more about our life together and ministry, visit www.johnknox.church [https://johnknox.church/].