God's Favorite People (Matthew 5:1-12) I Pastor Rod Gomez

00:00 The Power of Giving Away Your Favorite Things

02:01 Does God Have Favorites?

02:23 Understanding God's Favorite People

03:47 The Sermon on the Mount: Jesus' Teachings

04:32 The Beatitudes: Blessed Are...

08:09 Recognizing Your Desperate Need for God

11:51 The Importance of Spiritual Hunger

23:02 Living a Life Favored by God

23:40 Personal Anecdotes and Reflections

24:36 Struggling with Spanish Class

24:59 Finding Motivation and Enjoyment

25:46 Becoming the Teacher's Pet

26:53 Expecting God's Favor

27:21 Experiencing God's Mercy and Glory

28:20 Desire to Travel and See God's Creation

30:32 Understanding God's Favor and Family

35:29 The Reality of Persecution

38:32 Jesus: The Ultimate Example

41:20 Living a Blessed Life

44:57 Closing Thoughts and Prayer