Summer With the Son: Being Kind! (Sermon Audio)
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Summer With the Son: Being Kind! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the September 6, 2026 sermon, “Summer With the Son: Being Kind!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Matthew 7:1-6

 

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)

Being Compassionate is a quality God expects us to grow in as we experience and reflect His compassion towards us.  It is in this mindset that we can look at all people and choose to be . . .

  • Kin:  Matthew 7:1-2

    • Being kind will grow from our realization that in Christ we are all family and should treat one another as kin.

  • Inspected:  Matthew 7:3-4

    • Being kind requires an inspection that will examine self according to God’s standards.

  • Nurturing:  Matthew 7:5

    • Being kind will lead us to be nurturing in the way we help others.

  • Deliberate:  Matthew 7:6

    • Being kind includes being deliberate about using godly discernment in dealing with those who live as enemies of the cross.

 

Today, how will God’s compassion help you to be KIND?

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With God’s Presence! (9/5/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With God’s Presence! (9/5/26)

 

This is the audio from the September 5, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that you would know the contentment of God’s abiding presence.  Pray that the allure of money would not distract you from finding contentment in simply having God with you.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Basic Needs! (9/4/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Basic Needs! (9/4/26)

 

This is the audio from the September 4, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.”
1 Timothy 6:8 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that you would have God’s view of necessities and learn to be content even if that is all you have.  Pray that your contentment with what you need would lead you to a life of joy that helps others to see Jesus in you.  Pray that your life of contentment would lead you to a desire to share.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Godliness! (9/3/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Godliness! (9/3/26)

 

This is the audio from the September 3, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”
1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that you would seek to live a life of godliness and experience great gain as you become content with God being the center of your life.  Pray that the people around you would be amazed at the attitude of abundance that God wants to fill you with.  Pray that your contentment would be contagious.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content In All Circumstances (9/2/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content In All Circumstances (9/2/26)

 

This is the audio from the September 2, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”
Philippians 4:12 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that your relationship with Christ would teach you the secret of being content in all circumstances.  Pray that the people around you would see your contentment and give glory to God.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Your Income (9/1/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With Your Income (9/1/26)

 

This is the audio from the September 1, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“Then some soldiers asked him, ‘And what should we do?’  He replied, ‘Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely — be content with your pay.’”
Luke 3:14 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that you would learn to live within your means and be content with the pay you have agreed to.  Pray that a contentment with your income would lead you to a heart of generosity.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With a Fear of the Lord (8/31/26)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Being Content With a Fear of the Lord (8/31/26)

 

This is the audio from the August 31, 2026 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

This week our prayer emphasis will be on learning to live with contentment.  Contentment is a very godly character quality but one that is difficult to live — especially in a culture that is so focused on convincing people that they need what others have and they need more than what others have.  When Paul writes about learning contentment, the focus is on discovering that God is enough in the midst of any circumstance.  Pray that you would learn a spirit of contentment that comes from a complete trust in God.  Pray that the things of this world, and the things that others have, would not become a snare to you.  Ask God to teach you how to be content with what He has given and strive to make the most of it for His glory.  Pray that your lifestyle of contentment would lead others to know the abundance of God can be found in a relationship with Jesus.

“The fear of the LORD leads to life:  Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”
Proverbs 19:23 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you rejoice in the happiness of others.  Pray that you would have contentment through a life lived with a fear of the Lord.  Pray that you would experience times of contented rest as you live with a healthy fear of the Lord.  Pray that others would know a rest that can only come from godly contentment.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Summer With the Son: Being Content! (Sermon Audio)
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Summer With the Son: Being Content! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the August 30, 2026 sermon, “Summer With the Son: Being Content!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Matthew 6:25-34

 

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?”
Matthew 6:25 (NIV)

Being Content is possible when we choose to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith.  He is the One who helps us when we need to be . . .

  • Concerned:  Matthew 6:25

    • Being content begins with learning to be concerned about appropriate things.  It can be very easy for the normal concerns of life to become things we worry about.  The concerns are often normal and natural but the worry is what God wants us to hand to Him so that we can be chill in His presence.

  • Humble:  Matthew 6:26-27

    • Being content will follow our desire to be humble as we learn to value both God and others more than we value our own desires.  When we understand God’s care for the birds of the air, we begin to recognize that we may be special, but not that special.  It is our humility that leads to a contentment which allows us to be chill in God’s presence.

  • Instructed:  Matthew 6:28-29

    • Being content will grow in our life when we choose to be instructed by the Word of God in all things.  It is the example of Jesus found in God’s Word that shows us both God’s care and His provision.  As we learn more of God’s faithfulness through our reading of Scripture and through our own experience, we gain the instruction necessary for us to be chill in God’s presence.

  • Loved:  Matthew 6:30-32

    • Being content will flow from a growing understanding of how much we are loved by God.  It is in our relationship with the living God that we can rest in the storms of life because of His love.  God’s care of us exceeds even our own awareness of what we need, and He always provides with a view of eternity rather than the temporary view we generally have.  When we begin to grasp how loved we are by God, we find it easy to be chill in His presence.

  • Loving:  Matthew 6:33-34

    • Being content is not just a state of being, it becomes a way of life that transforms us to be loving.  It is because of being loved by God that we can even desire to love Him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength.  It is His love that helps us to be loving toward our neighbors, our family, and even our enemies.  When we learn to be loving, we discover we can be chill in God’s presence.

 

Today, how will you learn godly contentment so you can be CHILL?