Fusebox Weekly sermons from Avonhurst Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. For more information visit avonhurst.org or download the Avonhurst App. ]]> Weekly sermons from Avonhurst Church in Regina, Saskatchewan. For more information visit avonhurst.org or download the Avonhurst App. ]]> en-us false https://www.avonhurst.org fbx/fb43d356-f426-11ed-af58-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 16 May 2023 14:19:34 -0600 Pastor Brad intros our new series looking at the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad intros our new series looking at the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 3443 false 1 full fbx/2254c87e-f97c-11ed-a157-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 23 May 2023 09:11:41 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our new series working through the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad continues our new series working through the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 3824 false 2 full fbx/917797d8-fe43-11ed-b644-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 29 May 2023 11:10:27 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 3020 false 3 full fbx/d4fc2bb6-03c2-11ee-af13-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:03:02 -0600 3274 false 4 full fbx/8b448524-0947-11ee-b328-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:36:11 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 4007 false 5 full fbx/13006236-0ef6-11ee-89e7-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:07:34 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad continues our series working through the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 1227 false 6 full fbx/3e4e671e-1462-11ee-b04f-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:48:41 -0600 Our host leader Brittany delivers a message on having Godly friendships.  Our host leader Brittany delivers a message on having Godly friendships. ]]> 3226 false 7 full fbx/008fbe7a-1b4a-11ee-9885-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:40:35 -0600 Pastor Brad delivers a message on the Holy Spirit, challenging us to be a people who hear and walk in step with the voice of God.  Pastor Brad delivers a message on the Holy Spirit, challenging us to be a people who hear and walk in step with the voice of God. ]]> 3981 false 8 full fbx/337900ba-1f39-11ee-89b4-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:57:12 -0600 Pastor Brad jumps back into our series working through the book of Nehemiah.  Pastor Brad jumps back into our series working through the book of Nehemiah. ]]> 3277 false 9 full fbx/0f9055ba-24dc-11ee-ba6f-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:01:45 -0600 Pastor Brad finishes of our series working through the book of Nehemiah and encourages us to move away from spiritual drift and towards intentionality in our pursuit of Christ.  Pastor Brad finishes of our series working through the book of Nehemiah and encourages us to move away from spiritual drift and towards intentionality in our pursuit of Christ. ]]> 3398 false 10 full fbx/a23adaea-2b01-11ee-ab78-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:40:49 -0600 Pastor Brad introduces our new series Knowing Jesus where we will be looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 4, the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, where Jesus reveals himself to be the savior of the world.  Pastor Brad introduces our new series Knowing Jesus where we will be looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 4, the story of Jesus and the woman at the well, where Jesus reveals himself to be the savior of the world. ]]> 3077 false 11 full fbx/8f1c9e3a-2fb6-11ee-9489-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:11:01 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 6:35, Jesus saying, "I am the bread of life."  Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 6:35, Jesus saying, "I am the bread of life." ]]> 3099 false 12 full fbx/a1644656-392a-11ee-bb23-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:42:15 -0600 Pastor Caleb continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 8:12, Jesus saying, "I am the light of the world"  Pastor Caleb continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 8:12, Jesus saying, "I am the light of the world" ]]> 2344 false 13 full fbx/34cf8456-3abf-11ee-aa86-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:05:11 -0600 Jeremy Feser joins us to share an update on his missions work in Kenya and to continue our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 10:7, Jesus saying, "I am the door of the sheep."  Jeremy Feser joins us to share an update on his missions work in Kenya and to continue our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 10:7, Jesus saying, "I am the door of the sheep." 


]]> 3173 false 14 full fbx/4de8d122-3f7e-11ee-a3fc-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:33:18 -0600 Pastor Jacob continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 10:11-15, Jesus saying, "I am the good shepherd."  Pastor Jacob continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 10:11-15, Jesus saying, "I am the good shepherd." ]]> 2465 false 15 full fbx/8cd9c804-45ba-11ee-9812-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:16:56 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 14:1-6, Jesus saying, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life."  Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 14:1-6, Jesus saying, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." ]]> 2831 false 16 full fbx/6780768c-4c29-11ee-88d7-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:36:08 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 15:1-11, Jesus saying, "I am the vine; you are the branches."  Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 15:1-11, Jesus saying, "I am the vine; you are the branches." ]]> 3149 false 17 full fbx/6278af64-50bc-11ee-bb1e-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:20:56 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus. This week we look at Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus saying, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."  Pastor Brad continues our series Knowing Jesus. This week we look at Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus saying, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." ]]> 2931 false 18 full fbx/8986f33c-5638-11ee-b913-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:31:55 -0600 Pastor Brad concludes our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 11:25-26, Jesus saying, "I am the resurrection and the life."  Pastor Brad concludes our series Knowing Jesus where we are looking at the seven 'I AM' statements of Jesus. This week we look at John 11:25-26, Jesus saying, "I am the resurrection and the life." ]]> 2804 false 19 full fbx/0eb020d2-5bd0-11ee-b9cc-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:44:37 -0600 Pastor Brad teaches on discipleship this week while we take a look at Hebrews 10:19-25.  Pastor Brad teaches on discipleship this week while we take a look at Hebrews 10:19-25. ]]> 3433 false 20 full fbx/27007b10-6228-11ee-92a0-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:22:05 -0600 Pastor Brad starts us on our new series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Acts 19:1-17 to get the backstory of the church in Ephesus.  Pastor Brad starts us on our new series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Acts 19:1-17 to get the backstory of the church in Ephesus. ]]> 3109 false 21 full fbx/2845bc6c-6780-11ee-a7e9-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:34:22 -0600 Pastor Brad continues is our new series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Acts 19:18-34 to get the backstory of the church in Ephesus.  Pastor Brad continues is our new series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Acts 19:18-34 to get the backstory of the church in Ephesus. ]]> 2833 false 22 full fbx/eecdf6d2-6d26-11ee-8453-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:58:41 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:1 and are challenged to be a people of God's will.  Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:1 and are challenged to be a people of God's will. ]]> 3348 false 23 full fbx/8b6c7404-71ce-11ee-925d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:11:41 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:2-7 where we learn about how our heavenly Father lovingly adopts us.  Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:2-7 where we learn about how our heavenly Father lovingly adopts us. ]]> 3118 false 24 full fbx/bd3e8882-7741-11ee-980f-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:54:05 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:2, "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." Pastor Brad continues our series going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 1:2, "Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."]]> 3108 false 25 full fbx/9a21f764-7d84-11ee-abc3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:57:46 -0600 Pastor Brad delivers a bonus message on Ephesians 2:10-17 to go along with our Ministry Fair Sunday. This year for our ministry fair we are joined by Operation Christmas Child, Christian Motorcycle Association, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, Compassion, and Enrich Life. To view these ministry updates check out or YouTube page: https://youtube.com/live/GHU-2d-AcN8  Pastor Brad delivers a bonus message on Ephesians 2:10-17 to go along with our Ministry Fair Sunday. This year for our ministry fair we are joined by Operation Christmas Child, Christian Motorcycle Association, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, Compassion, and Enrich Life. To view these ministry updates check out or YouTube page: https://youtube.com/live/GHU-2d-AcN8 ]]> 2381 false 26 full fbx/93b65ec2-8303-11ee-a6c3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:51:38 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:7-10 and learn that the primary antidote to chaos and disorder is to gain a proper perspective on the nature and character of God.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:7-10 and learn that the primary antidote to chaos and disorder is to gain a proper perspective on the nature and character of God. ]]> 2686 false 27 full fbx/91d8ef34-8899-11ee-95ea-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:40:56 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:11a, "IN HIM we have obtained and INHERITANCE" Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:11a, "IN HIM we have obtained and INHERITANCE"]]> 3007 false 28 full fbx/0eddc968-8d3c-11ee-a3ed-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:09:11 -0600 Pastor Brad introduces our new Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Hope and take a look at Isaiah 9:2-7.  Pastor Brad introduces our new Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Hope and take a look at Isaiah 9:2-7. ]]> 2284 false 29 full fbx/8b2479b8-92d2-11ee-ad11-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:33:22 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Peace and take a look at Luke 2:14, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"  Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Peace and take a look at Luke 2:14, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" ]]> 2648 false 30 full fbx/0fac6862-9841-11ee-8ef2-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:31:35 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Joy and take a look at Luke 2:10, the angels saying to the shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."  Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Joy and take a look at Luke 2:10, the angels saying to the shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." ]]> 2023 false 31 full fbx/4f24e706-9e83-11ee-8153-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:59:03 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Love and take a look at John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." And we see that the love of God was made visible and manifest at Christmas.  Pastor Brad continues our Advent series for the Christmas season. This week we talk Love and take a look at John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." And we see that the love of God was made visible and manifest at Christmas. ]]> 2861 false 32 full fbx/6eebcbd0-a4ce-11ee-98a5-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 27 Dec 2023 12:47:53 -0600 Avonhurst's annual Christmas Eve service: where we worship together through the singing of Christmas carols, the reading of the Biblical Christmas story, and a sermon from Pastor Brad on living to the full where we take a look at John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."To view the whole service check it out on our Avonhurst Church YouTube page: https://youtube.com/live/1FZHqIP7dy4  Avonhurst's annual Christmas Eve service: where we worship together through the singing of Christmas carols, the reading of the Biblical Christmas story, and a sermon from Pastor Brad on living to the full where we take a look at John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

To view the whole service check it out on our Avonhurst Church YouTube page: https://youtube.com/live/1FZHqIP7dy4 ]]> 2215 false 33 full fbx/abae51f6-a982-11ee-b604-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:41:42 -0600 Pastor Jordan starts up our Ephesians series again. This week we look at Ephesians 1:11-14, "In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory."  Pastor Jordan starts up our Ephesians series again. This week we look at Ephesians 1:11-14, "In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory." ]]> 2970 false 34 full fbx/3c3e7f98-ae5b-11ee-9060-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 08 Jan 2024 13:45:39 -0600 Pastor Caleb continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:15-23, and talk about the power of Christ.  Pastor Caleb continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:15-23, and talk about the power of Christ. ]]> 2467 false 35 full fbx/1ac088dc-b3e4-11ee-92fc-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:30:39 -0600 Pastor Jacob continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:15-23, and talk about the immeasurable power of Christ. Pastor Jacob continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 1:15-23, and talk about the immeasurable power of Christ.]]> 3026 false 36 full fbx/795b8722-b93c-11ee-894b-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:24:16 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:1-5, and he gives us a challenge to give the space necessary for God to work in our lives in 2024.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:1-5, and he gives us a challenge to give the space necessary for God to work in our lives in 2024. ]]> 3299 false 37 full fbx/c5839728-becf-11ee-820f-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:20:24 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:1-7, and talk about living kingdom focused.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:1-7, and talk about living kingdom focused. ]]> 3421 false 38 full fbx/157aceb6-c43b-11ee-8294-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:43:19 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:11-22 and talk about how we have been brought near by the blood of Christ and, through His sacrifice, Jesus has broken down the dividing wall of hostility.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 2:11-22 and talk about how we have been brought near by the blood of Christ and, through His sacrifice, Jesus has broken down the dividing wall of hostility. ]]> 2557 false 39 full fbx/189bb436-c9bb-11ee-a166-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:42:31 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:1, "For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles", and talk about cost of following Jesus and the joy of discipleship.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:1, "For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles", and talk about cost of following Jesus and the joy of discipleship. ]]> 3173 false 40 full fbx/94aa5d6e-cf3a-11ee-9409-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:33:32 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:1-6 and talk about the truth's of Scripture and explore reasons why we don't cling to it.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:1-6 and talk about the truth's of Scripture and explore reasons why we don't cling to it. ]]> 3585 false 41 full fbx/d8ef4c5e-d4c2-11ee-aa19-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:30:10 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:7, "Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power." And talk our identity of a servant.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:7, "Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power." And talk our identity of a servant. ]]> 2996 false 42 full fbx/114ba800-da3a-11ee-b35b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:29:35 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:8, "To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." And look at our role of preaching and sharing the gospel.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:8, "To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ." And look at our role of preaching and sharing the gospel. ]]> 2812 false 43 full fbx/a0adeae4-dfd0-11ee-9018-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:18:13 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:7-13 and talk about having a God centred perspective on His plans and purposes.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:7-13 and talk about having a God centred perspective on His plans and purposes. ]]> 3253 false 44 full fbx/ea56e926-e556-11ee-9044-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:57:45 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:14-19 and talk about praying like Paul prays and take time to pray for one another.  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 3:14-19 and talk about praying like Paul prays and take time to pray for one another. ]]> 2216 false 45 full fbx/fb99ae0e-eab9-11ee-a42e-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:21:57 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we talk about praying like Paul as we look at Ephesians 3:20-21, "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen."  Pastor Brad continues our Ephesians series. This week we talk about praying like Paul as we look at Ephesians 3:20-21, "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." ]]> 2437 false 46 full fbx/ba8a0746-f046-11ee-9854-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:51:41 -0600 Join us for our Easter Sunday Service this year as Pastor Brad preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. John 20:11, "But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb." Join us for our Easter Sunday Service this year as Pastor Brad preaches on the resurrection of Jesus from the perspective of Mary Magdalene. John 20:11, "But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb."]]> 2161 false 47 full fbx/6cb79126-f5c0-11ee-b8f0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:43 -0600 Pastor Caleb jumps back into our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 4, and talk about how our discipleship to Jesus is to be expressed in our everyday workplaces. Pastor Caleb jumps back into our Ephesians series. This week we look at Ephesians 4, and talk about how our discipleship to Jesus is to be expressed in our everyday workplaces.]]> 2875 false 48 full fbx/b38b51a6-fb3c-11ee-b986-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:39:14 -0600 Pastor Brad introduces our new series Walk This Way where we will be looking at the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:1, "I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called," and we discuss what our calling is and the value of our calling.  Pastor Brad introduces our new series Walk This Way where we will be looking at the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:1, "I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called," and we discuss what our calling is and the value of our calling. ]]> 3517 false 49 full fbx/2b60db5c-00c3-11ef-a812-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:42:42 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our new series Walk This Way where we are going through the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:2, "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love," and we talk about the dangers of pride and how to stay humble.  Pastor Brad continues our new series Walk This Way where we are going through the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:2, "with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love," and we talk about the dangers of pride and how to stay humble. ]]> 2898 false 50 full fbx/350597b6-063f-11ef-8bcb-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:09:31 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way where we are going through the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:3-11, and talk about Biblical Church unity and the gifts God has given to the Church.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way where we are going through the second half of the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 4:3-11, and talk about Biblical Church unity and the gifts God has given to the Church. ]]> 2931 false 51 full fbx/9f63530a-0c84-11ef-b1b4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 07 May 2024 09:38:15 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we jump out of Ephesians and do a quick overview of the spiritual gifts beyond Ephesians 4 taken from 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. And we pray that God would help us to grow in these gifts so that we might be used by Him for His kingdom.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we jump out of Ephesians and do a quick overview of the spiritual gifts beyond Ephesians 4 taken from 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12. And we pray that God would help us to grow in these gifts so that we might be used by Him for His kingdom. ]]> 3447 false 52 full fbx/a4a254ec-113e-11ef-b6b0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 13 May 2024 09:47:35 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:13-14, "until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes." Where Paul challenges us to grow up! Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:13-14, "until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes." Where Paul challenges us to grow up!]]> 3355 false 53 full fbx/2b1e6a7c-1781-11ef-a7ec-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 21 May 2024 09:02:31 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:15-16, "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ..." And we learn that what the world, the church, and us as individuals need is objective real truth. And the vehicle by which that truth is communicated and received is love! Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:15-16, "Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ..." And we learn that what the world, the church, and us as individuals need is objective real truth. And the vehicle by which that truth is communicated and received is love!]]> 2622 false 54 full fbx/49cb8ec8-1c3b-11ef-8e17-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 27 May 2024 09:59:09 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:17-24, "Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness."  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:17-24, "Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. But that is not the way you learned Christ!— assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." ]]> 3333 false 55 full fbx/43962dfe-21c4-11ef-ba83-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:17:17 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way at our annual church picnic. This week we look at Ephesians 4:25-27, "Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil." And talk about the unity in the Church.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way at our annual church picnic. This week we look at Ephesians 4:25-27, "Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil." And talk about the unity in the Church. ]]> 1841 false 56 full fbx/22f2ab18-273c-11ef-8a5d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:27:21 -0600 Brittany continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:29, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." And we discuss corrupting talk and the power of the tongue.  Brittany continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:29, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." And we discuss corrupting talk and the power of the tongue. ]]> 2445 false 57 full fbx/7d038420-2cbd-11ef-83df-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:41:41 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:30-32, "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption..." And talk about the person of the Holy Spirit.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 4:30-32, "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption..." And talk about the person of the Holy Spirit. ]]> 3393 false 58 full fbx/56b2d3a8-324d-11ef-85f4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:15:08 -0600 Pastor Jacob continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God."  Pastor Jacob continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:1-2, "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." ]]> 2067 false 59 full fbx/7bac42d8-3889-11ef-98d4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:56:53 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:3-5, "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God." And we talk about what the world calls identity, God's word calls idolatry.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:3-5, "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God." And we talk about what the world calls identity, God's word calls idolatry. ]]> 3123 false 60 full fbx/c87e8b04-4066-11ef-a3ef-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:11:01 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look again at Ephesians 5:3-5, and build a holistic biblical sexual ethic.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look again at Ephesians 5:3-5, and build a holistic biblical sexual ethic. ]]> 3820 false 61 full fbx/5da0be46-42e7-11ef-8125-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:27:35 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:6-14 and talk what it means to walk as children of light.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:6-14 and talk what it means to walk as children of light. ]]> 3104 false 62 full fbx/1aa98cee-4841-11ef-bcaf-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:16 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:15-21 and talk about about what wisdom is and how we walk in it.  Pastor Brad continues our series Walk This Way. This week we look at Ephesians 5:15-21 and talk about about what wisdom is and how we walk in it. ]]> 2996 false 63 full fbx/bb8aa9ee-50e9-11ef-99b7-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:10:06 -0600 Pastor Caleb kicks off our new mini series Sumer Wisdom, where we will be looking at thoughts from book of Proverbs. This week we look at Proverb 1:1-7 and do an overview of how to approach the book of Proverbs and see why it is so important. Pastor Caleb kicks off our new mini series Sumer Wisdom, where we will be looking at thoughts from book of Proverbs. This week we look at Proverb 1:1-7 and do an overview of how to approach the book of Proverbs and see why it is so important.]]> 2097 false 64 full fbx/38a0dece-5407-11ef-a079-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:36:47 -0600 This week our global worker Rodney Corcoran joins us for our series on Proverbs called Summer Wisdom. We look at Proverbs 3 and discuss what the value of wisdom is and the reality that true wisdom comes from Jesus.  This week our global worker Rodney Corcoran joins us for our series on Proverbs called Summer Wisdom. We look at Proverbs 3 and discuss what the value of wisdom is and the reality that true wisdom comes from Jesus. ]]> 2701 false 65 full fbx/9d0b7ce6-58c3-11ef-9466-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:11:21 -0600 This week our global worker Pastor John Kepo Kpewoan joins us for our series Summer Wisdom. We get an update from Pastor John on the Lord's Prayer ministry in Liberia as well as take a look at Proverbs 3:5-6 and talk about the beauty of trusting God.  This week our global worker Pastor John Kepo Kpewoan joins us for our series Summer Wisdom. We get an update from Pastor John on the Lord's Prayer ministry in Liberia as well as take a look at Proverbs 3:5-6 and talk about the beauty of trusting God. ]]> 2519 false 66 full fbx/b50de2ca-5f08-11ef-aba3-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:42:56 -0600 This week Pastor Brad continues our mini-series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 4:20-27 and discuss the Who What Where When Why of guarding our hearts.  This week Pastor Brad continues our mini-series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 4:20-27 and discuss the Who What Where When Why of guarding our hearts. ]]> 2993 false 67 full fbx/ee307aac-63c9-11ef-a330-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:03:42 -0600 This week Pastor Brad continues our mini-series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." and we do a quick overview of the fear of the Lord in Scripture.  This week Pastor Brad continues our mini-series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." and we do a quick overview of the fear of the Lord in Scripture. ]]> 2974 false 68 full fbx/30b0576a-6a0c-11ef-a02b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:01:37 -0600 This week Pastor Brad continues our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 18:21, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." and we do a top 10 list of verses about the tongue found in Proverbs. This week Pastor Brad continues our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 18:21, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits." and we do a top 10 list of verses about the tongue found in Proverbs.]]> 3200 false 69 full fbx/c27a60da-6edc-11ef-9551-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:34:08 -0600 This week Pastor Brad continues our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." And Pastor Brad leads us through 8 questions of what is causing our hurt and how we ultimately heal from them.  This week Pastor Brad continues our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs 4:23, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." And Pastor Brad leads us through 8 questions of what is causing our hurt and how we ultimately heal from them. ]]> 3665 false 70 full fbx/5e4778e8-7443-11ef-b568-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:30:35 -0600 This week Pastor Brad finishes off our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs and we do a top 10 list of verses about family found in Proverbs. We are challenged to ask the question: of the different roles we play in our families are there areas we need the Holy Spirit’s help to improve? This week Pastor Brad finishes off our series Summer Wisdom. We take a look at Proverbs and we do a top 10 list of verses about family found in Proverbs. We are challenged to ask the question: of the different roles we play in our families are there areas we need the Holy Spirit’s help to improve?]]> 3532 false 71 full fbx/aae4b082-79c8-11ef-a431-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:00:05 -0600 Pastor Brad begins our new series Family Matters where we look at the book of Ephesians and discuss what it says about family and relationships. This week we look at Ephesians 5:22-33 and talk about how we operate as husbands and wives and the bride of Christ. Pastor Brad begins our new series Family Matters where we look at the book of Ephesians and discuss what it says about family and relationships. This week we look at Ephesians 5:22-33 and talk about how we operate as husbands and wives and the bride of Christ.]]> 3564 false 72 full fbx/f5531cea-7f3a-11ef-a818-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:16:49 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our new series Family Matters where we look at the book of Ephesians and discuss what it says about family and relationships. This week we look at Ephesians 6:1-4 and talk about the relationship between children and parents and how they should operate in the Lord.  Pastor Brad continues our new series Family Matters where we look at the book of Ephesians and discuss what it says about family and relationships. This week we look at Ephesians 6:1-4 and talk about the relationship between children and parents and how they should operate in the Lord. ]]> 3363 false 73 full fbx/f3947da2-84c3-11ef-9cf1-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:51:01 -0600 Pastor Allen kicks off our new series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we take a look at Ephesians 6:10-13, "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm."  Pastor Allen kicks off our new series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we take a look at Ephesians 6:10-13, "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm." ]]> 2407 false 74 full fbx/a9596206-8b09-11ef-9efd-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:38:27 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:17 and discuss the Helmet of Salvation.  Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:17 and discuss the Helmet of Salvation. ]]> 3482 false 75 full fbx/2f0e2bf4-8fc7-11ef-8ae2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:23:51 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:14 and discuss the Breastplate of Righteousness.  Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:14 and discuss the Breastplate of Righteousness. ]]> 3016 false 76 full fbx/ce904112-9544-11ef-b1a6-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:53:42 -0600 Pastor Brad preaches a one off sermon encouraging us to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. We take a look at Galatians 5, "But I say, walk by the Spirit" and we are challenged to choose to live by the Spirit.  Pastor Brad preaches a one off sermon encouraging us to keep in step with the Holy Spirit. We take a look at Galatians 5, "But I say, walk by the Spirit" and we are challenged to choose to live by the Spirit. ]]> 2843 false 77 full fbx/353f4346-9ac1-11ef-9c56-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:45:45 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:14 and discuss the Belt of Truth and are challenged to tighten our belts by believing the truth of the gospel Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:14 and discuss the Belt of Truth and are challenged to tighten our belts by believing the truth of the gospel]]> 2098 false 78 full fbx/fb02fca0-a366-11ef-a2a2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:53:25 -0600 Pastor Jacob continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:15, "and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace." and discuss the Shoes of Readiness. Pastor Jacob continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:15, "and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace." and discuss the Shoes of Readiness.]]> 1883 false 79 full fbx/fc71a692-a5c1-11ef-b8d8-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:48:38 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:16, "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;" and we talk about how faith is both believing in Jesus and trusting Him.  Pastor Brad continues our series, Armour of God, where we finish off going through the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:16, "In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;" and we talk about how faith is both believing in Jesus and trusting Him. ]]> 3149 false 80 full fbx/8e7f69b2-ab43-11ef-8ce8-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:11:42 -0600 Pastor Brad finishes off our series Armour of God and therefore finishes the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:17-18, "take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication" and we talk about the word which is alive and powerful.  Pastor Brad finishes off our series Armour of God and therefore finishes the book of Ephesians. This week we look at Ephesians 6:17-18, "take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication" and we talk about the word which is alive and powerful. ]]> 3187 false 81 full fbx/d8ba074e-b0cf-11ef-8b93-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:14:30 -0600 Pastor Brad kicks off our new advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1.  Pastor Brad kicks off our new advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1. ]]> 2769 false 82 full fbx/6d74b5c6-b645-11ef-8cf3-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:19:53 -0600 Brittany Brunskill continues our new advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Mary in Luke 1:26-38.  Brittany Brunskill continues our new advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Mary in Luke 1:26-38. ]]> 2450 false 83 full fbx/7f45921a-bbd7-11ef-a811-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:26:16 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Jesus birth in Luke 2:1-7.  Pastor Brad continues our advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of Jesus birth in Luke 2:1-7. ]]> 2718 false 84 full fbx/b934ace8-c142-11ef-8e81-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:37:33 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20.  Pastor Brad continues our advent series where we look at the birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke and how the Holy Spirit was at work in each individual. This week we look at the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:8-20. ]]> 2504 false 85 full fbx/77df3c32-c46b-11ef-8c30-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:09:29 -0600 Pastor Brad preaches a Christmas message, by doing a deep dive on what each of the names mean in the prophecy found in Isaiah 9:6, "... His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." You can watch our full Christmas Eve Service on our Avonhurst Church YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/live/THiYTIOxCCE Pastor Brad preaches a Christmas message, by doing a deep dive on what each of the names mean in the prophecy found in Isaiah 9:6, "... His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

You can watch our full Christmas Eve Service on our Avonhurst Church YouTube Page: https://youtube.com/live/THiYTIOxCCE]]> 1513 false 86 full fbx/a620774c-c942-11ef-922c-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:49:16 -0600 Pastor Brad finishes off the year with a new sermon series where we will work our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 2:22-38, Jesus presented at the temple, and pastor Brad gives six challenges as we move into 2025. Pastor Brad finishes off the year with a new sermon series where we will work our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 2:22-38, Jesus presented at the temple, and pastor Brad gives six challenges as we move into 2025.]]> 2045 false 87 full fbx/a0ceead0-cc44-11ef-93c4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:00:50 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 3:1-18, John the Baptist preparing the way, and we are challenged to prepare for Christ in our own lives.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 3:1-18, John the Baptist preparing the way, and we are challenged to prepare for Christ in our own lives. ]]> 2565 false 88 full fbx/fa65f97e-d1c3-11ef-9375-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:54:06 -0600 Pastor Caleb continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 2:41-52, 12-year-old in the Temple, and we discuss why Luke included it in his gospel account.  Pastor Caleb continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 2:41-52, 12-year-old in the Temple, and we discuss why Luke included it in his gospel account. ]]> 2106 false 89 full fbx/b340e800-d741-11ef-9a66-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:27:01 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the temptation of Jesus, and we look at Jesus' example of how we can also escape from temptation.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:1-13, the temptation of Jesus, and we look at Jesus' example of how we can also escape from temptation. ]]> 2657 false 90 full fbx/de20feda-dcc2-11ef-9cd4-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:38:53 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:14-30, Jesus rejected at Nazareth, and we look at why Jesus was treated without honour and how we often treat Him the same way.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:14-30, Jesus rejected at Nazareth, and we look at why Jesus was treated without honour and how we often treat Him the same way. ]]> 3031 false 91 full fbx/7bae5e24-e248-11ef-b5c9-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:17:00 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:31-37, Jesus heals a man with an unclean demon, and we look at how to overcome interruptions in our lives and are reminded of the authority of Jesus.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:31-37, Jesus heals a man with an unclean demon, and we look at how to overcome interruptions in our lives and are reminded of the authority of Jesus. ]]> 2876 false 92 full fbx/bd65f924-e7cc-11ef-8de8-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:27:05 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:38-44, Jesus healing Simon's mother-in-law and many others, and we make five observations about Jesus from the text.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 4:38-44, Jesus healing Simon's mother-in-law and many others, and we make five observations about Jesus from the text. ]]> 2746 false 93 full fbx/fa344416-f2c4-11ef-83e6-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:23:15 -0600 Pastor Jacob continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls his first disciples, and we look at why we should humbly obey Jesus.  Pastor Jacob continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls his first disciples, and we look at why we should humbly obey Jesus. ]]> 2758 false 94 full fbx/559203f0-f2cc-11ef-93ac-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:30:01 -0600 Pastor Allen continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:12-26, Jesus heals a leper and a paralytic, and we talk about how we should act when it comes to the Law.  Pastor Allen continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:12-26, Jesus heals a leper and a paralytic, and we talk about how we should act when it comes to the Law. ]]> 1847 false 95 full fbx/ba2a6c90-f83e-11ef-904c-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:16:40 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:27-32, Jesus calling Levi, and we talk about being about the Father's business and what that looks like in our lives today.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:27-32, Jesus calling Levi, and we talk about being about the Father's business and what that looks like in our lives today. ]]> 2975 false 96 full fbx/9b3b7d24-fdc5-11ef-bf90-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:02:05 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:33-39, Jesus teaching about fasting, and we talk about being made new when we are filled with God's Spirit.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 5:33-39, Jesus teaching about fasting, and we talk about being made new when we are filled with God's Spirit. ]]> 2804 false 97 full fbx/5b1fd48e-0346-11f0-9623-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:57:15 -0600 Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:1-11, Jesus healing a man with a withered hand, and we talk about stretching out our hands towards Jesus and discuss why we so often do not.  Pastor Brad continues our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:1-11, Jesus healing a man with a withered hand, and we talk about stretching out our hands towards Jesus and discuss why we so often do not. ]]> 3195 false 98 full fbx/a66f3680-08ca-11f0-bd72-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:33:57 -0600 We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:12-16, Jesus' twelve disciples, and we are challenged with four discipleship goals that we should have in our lives.  We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:12-16, Jesus' twelve disciples, and we are challenged with four discipleship goals that we should have in our lives. ]]> 3047 false 99 full fbx/8d76d04c-0e43-11f0-aad0-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:40:41 -0600 We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:17-19, Jesus Ministers to a Great Multitude, and we look at the gifts that come when we draw near to Jesus.  We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:17-19, Jesus Ministers to a Great Multitude, and we look at the gifts that come when we draw near to Jesus. ]]> 2680 false 100 full fbx/f5af2850-13c3-11f0-971b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:45:12 -0600 We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:20-36, The Beatitudes and The Woes, and discuss how the ethics of the Kingdom differ from that of the world.  We continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:20-36, The Beatitudes and The Woes, and discuss how the ethics of the Kingdom differ from that of the world. ]]> 3091 false 101 full fbx/f205161e-194b-11f0-b2a5-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:02:40 -0600 At Avonhurst we start our new series for Easter 2025, taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 19:41-44, Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem, and talk about why Jesus weeps over those who don't recognize Him.  At Avonhurst we start our new series for Easter 2025, taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 19:41-44, Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem, and talk about why Jesus weeps over those who don't recognize Him. ]]> 2613 false 102 full fbx/9da51d20-1f8c-11f0-b16b-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:50:33 -0600 This is our short message from our Good Friday service. It is part of our series for Easter 2025, taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 21:34-36, Jesus warning His disciples to stay awake, and we talk about how we all need Jesus to wake us up. To view the whole Good Friday service check it out on our Avonhurst YouTube Page: Awake! Oh Sleeper | Sleep  This is our short message from our Good Friday service. It is part of our series for Easter 2025, taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 21:34-36, Jesus warning His disciples to stay awake, and we talk about how we all need Jesus to wake us up.


To view the whole Good Friday service check it out on our Avonhurst YouTube Page: Awake! Oh Sleeper | Sleep ]]> 1424 false 103 full fbx/afa0eb6c-1f8c-11f0-9be3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:05:45 -0600 Avonhurst's Easter Sunday service, which is part of our series taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 24:13-31, Jesus on the road to Emmaus, and we talk about how the resurrection reminds us that Jesus is always with you. Avonhurst's Easter Sunday service, which is part of our series taking a look at the Gospel of Luke and the story of holy week. This week we look at Luke 24:13-31, Jesus on the road to Emmaus, and we talk about how the resurrection reminds us that Jesus is always with you.]]> 2692 false 104 full fbx/dac2d2d6-2448-11f0-9a13-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:12:26 -0600 This week we jump back into our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:37-42, Jesus talking about judging others, and we discuss the consequences of judgmentalism. This week we jump back into our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:37-42, Jesus talking about judging others, and we discuss the consequences of judgmentalism.]]> 2986 false 105 full fbx/c4f9dda4-2b6a-11f0-94cf-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 09 May 2025 10:25:36 -0600 This week we jump back into our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:43-49, and we talk about how fruitfulness is not about our doing but our being; fruitfulness is the overflow of a life filled by Jesus. This week we jump back into our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 6:43-49, and we talk about how fruitfulness is not about our doing but our being; fruitfulness is the overflow of a life filled by Jesus.]]> 3289 false 106 full fbx/0a97734c-2f46-11f0-beee-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 12 May 2025 09:50:24 -0600 This week we are joined by our District Superintendent, Pastor Paul Israelson, who continues in our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 7:1-10, Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant, and we talk about what it looks like to have great faith in Jesus.  This week we are joined by our District Superintendent, Pastor Paul Israelson, who continues in our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 7:1-10, Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant, and we talk about what it looks like to have great faith in Jesus. ]]> 2193 false 107 full fbx/759803e6-3595-11f0-9ae3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 20 May 2025 10:39:19 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 7:11-17, Jesus Raises a Widow's Son, and talk about having a compassionate heart like Jesus.  This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. This week we look at Luke 7:11-17, Jesus Raises a Widow's Son, and talk about having a compassionate heart like Jesus. ]]> 3123 false 108 full fbx/9e6ff8c4-3a49-11f0-a232-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 26 May 2025 10:49:41 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 7:18-23, Messengers from John the Baptist, and talk about the blessing in persisting through doubt.  This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 7:18-23, Messengers from John the Baptist, and talk about the blessing in persisting through doubt. ]]> 2629 false 109 full fbx/b5ef5934-3fc8-11f0-95ae-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:20:41 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 7:36-50, A Sinful Woman Forgiven, and talk about how your worship for Jesus will always be inseparably linked and a reflection of your understanding of the debt Jesus paid for you.  This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 7:36-50, A Sinful Woman Forgiven, and talk about how your worship for Jesus will always be inseparably linked and a reflection of your understanding of the debt Jesus paid for you. ]]> 3166 false 110 full fbx/e2aed6e2-454b-11f0-a440-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:36:06 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 8:4-8, The Parable of The Sower, and talk about different types of soil and how we can be good soil, trusting God's Word and promise over our lives.  This week we continue our sermon series Luke, where we are working our way through the Gospel of Luke, story by story. We look at Luke 8:4-8, The Parable of The Sower, and talk about different types of soil and how we can be good soil, trusting God's Word and promise over our lives. ]]> 2195 false 111 full fbx/74215728-4af4-11f0-a72e-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:27:30 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:16-25 and we talk about the Kingdom principle of soil that produces a harvest is prepared in obedience.  This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:16-25 and we talk about the Kingdom principle of soil that produces a harvest is prepared in obedience. ]]> 2828 false 112 full fbx/cafe219e-504d-11f0-b3b1-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:30:51 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:26-39, Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon, and we pull three lessons that we can apply to our own lives. This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:26-39, Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon, and we pull three lessons that we can apply to our own lives.]]> 3033 false 113 full fbx/a6a90df8-55d0-11f0-854d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:44 -0600 This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:40-56, Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus's Daughter, and we discuss the power and love of Jesus, which he freely gives to us. This week we continue our sermon series going through the Gospel of Luke. We look at Luke 8:40-56, Jesus Heals a Woman and Jairus's Daughter, and we discuss the power and love of Jesus, which he freely gives to us.]]> 3090 false 114 full fbx/a16d9fce-5e6e-11f0-ab57-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:09:17 -0600 This week we begin our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We begin by looking at the story of Jonah, and we discuss running from God and how he pursues us. This week we begin our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We begin by looking at the story of Jonah, and we discuss running from God and how he pursues us.]]> 3128 false 115 full fbx/52f150c4-60c7-11f0-b8d1-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:38:10 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of David and Goliath, and we discuss what it looks like to know God's heart.  This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of David and Goliath, and we discuss what it looks like to know God's heart. ]]> 3026 false 116 full fbx/ff9343f8-6650-11f0-8b19-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:39:43 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Gideon, and we discuss how God sets us free from our fear. This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Gideon, and we discuss how God sets us free from our fear.]]> 2763 false 117 full fbx/58bd2e06-6d83-11f0-b77e-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:40:15 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Samson, and we discuss how God remains with us and leads us to His great purposes. This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Samson, and we discuss how God remains with us and leads us to His great purposes.]]> 2382 false 118 full fbx/0949c896-7217-11f0-af3d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:24:52 -0600 This week we are joined by our global worker Rod Corcoran and he continues our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Moses, and we discuss the journey of our faith and how we need encounters with God. This week we are joined by our global worker Rod Corcoran and he continues our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Moses, and we discuss the journey of our faith and how we need encounters with God.]]> 2715 false 119 full fbx/7603c3cc-76c9-11f0-a08a-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:50:44 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Abraham and Isaac, and we discuss the concept of full surrender to God. This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Abraham and Isaac, and we discuss the concept of full surrender to God.]]> 3011 false 120 full fbx/6045f9a4-7c43-11f0-9721-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:55:32 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den but we look at King Darius in the story, and we discuss seven super cool things about prayer. This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den but we look at King Darius in the story, and we discuss seven super cool things about prayer.]]> 3512 false 121 full fbx/9660b2f0-82aa-11f0-a994-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:41:05 -0600 This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and the fiery furnace found in Daniel 3 and we discuss how followers of Jesus should act when living in a nation that idolizes itself.  This week we continue our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and the fiery furnace found in Daniel 3 and we discuss how followers of Jesus should act when living in a nation that idolizes itself. ]]> 2723 false 122 full fbx/d2a3b466-88fd-11f0-93df-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:52:22 -0600 This week we wrap up our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Elisha and the Shunammite Woman found in 2 Kings 4:8-37 and we discuss trusting in God's promises.  This week we wrap up our summer series looking at some of the greatest hits of the Old Testament. We look at the story of Elisha and the Shunammite Woman found in 2 Kings 4:8-37 and we discuss trusting in God's promises. ]]> 2880 false 123 full fbx/67051892-8e86-11f0-8890-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:51:33 -0600 This week we start up our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:1-6, 23-27, Jesus Sending out the Twelve, and we discuss the purpose of God's sending.  This week we start up our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:1-6, 23-27, Jesus Sending out the Twelve, and we discuss the purpose of God's sending. ]]> 3804 false 124 full fbx/dbee45c6-93fd-11f0-84c4-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:38:16 -0600 This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:7-22, Jesus Feeding the 5000, and we discuss who Jesus is and what we can learn about him in this passage. This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:7-22, Jesus Feeding the 5000, and we discuss who Jesus is and what we can learn about him in this passage.]]> 3224 false 125 full fbx/740af146-9981-11f0-9e7e-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:20:03 -0600 This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:23-27 Jesus saying, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."  And we discuss what you must do to go after Christ. This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:23-27 Jesus saying, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."  And we discuss what you must do to go after Christ.]]> 3121 false 126 full fbx/d38b3242-9fbd-11f0-8000-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:54:16 -0600 This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:28-36, and we discuss five lessons we can learn from the transfiguration. This week we continue our kickoff series Glory to God. We look at Luke 9:28-36, and we discuss five lessons we can learn from the transfiguration.]]> 2744 false 127 full fbx/5330a5f2-a470-11f0-b79c-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:21:44 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 9:37-62 and Luke 10:1-20, examining the radical difference between the glorious light of God and mere human achievement. Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 9:37-62 and Luke 10:1-20, examining the radical difference between the glorious light of God and mere human achievement.]]> 2781 false 128 full fbx/3232474a-aaa9-11f0-b4ff-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:11 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:21-24, Jesus' prayer and blessing over His disciples. Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:21-24, Jesus' prayer and blessing over His disciples.]]> 1475 false 129 full fbx/8e3051e8-add0-11f0-b07f-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:21:19 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:25-37, the story of the good Samaritan, and are challenged to pray for our neighbour/enemy.  Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:25-37, the story of the good Samaritan, and are challenged to pray for our neighbour/enemy. ]]> 3674 false 130 full fbx/5687df82-b351-11f0-805b-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:29:56 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:38-42, Martha and Mary, and we look at what distracts us from seeking Jesus first.  Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 10:38-42, Martha and Mary, and we look at what distracts us from seeking Jesus first. ]]> 2478 false 131 full fbx/01fc08aa-c0d8-11f0-a544-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:49:58 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 11:1-26, The Lord's Prayer, and we look the first half of Jesus' prayer addressing God as Father.  Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 11:1-26, The Lord's Prayer, and we look the first half of Jesus' prayer addressing God as Father. ]]> 3093 false 132 full fbx/183e905c-c0d7-11f0-94af-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:57:41 -0600 Join us for our International Sunday, where we bring together both our English and Spanish congregations to worship together and celebrate the diversity of our Church. This week Pastor Jose leads us in a study on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, and we look at the question of why do Christians suffer? Join us for our International Sunday, where we bring together both our English and Spanish congregations to worship together and celebrate the diversity of our Church. This week Pastor Jose leads us in a study on 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, and we look at the question of why do Christians suffer?]]> 1590 false 133 full fbx/a5cffb12-c62d-11f0-b069-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:35:40 -0600 Avonhurst has began a journey to reexamine our vision and values as a church. This week we are joined by Jeremiah Raible who invites us to take serious Jesus' words in Matthew 28:19-20, the Great Commission, and encourages us to seek God's vision for the people we reach.  Avonhurst has began a journey to reexamine our vision and values as a church. This week we are joined by Jeremiah Raible who invites us to take serious Jesus' words in Matthew 28:19-20, the Great Commission, and encourages us to seek God's vision for the people we reach. ]]> 2769 false 134 full fbx/c1911e38-c94f-11f0-8c41-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:20:15 -0600 Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 11:1-26, The Lord's Prayer, and we look at the second half of Jesus' prayer inviting us to ask, seek, and knock. Glorious Light is the holiness, presence, and truth of Jesus; we linger in the light of Jesus to better know the Father's will. This week we study Luke 11:1-26, The Lord's Prayer, and we look at the second half of Jesus' prayer inviting us to ask, seek, and knock.]]> 2455 false 135 full fbx/962f8e24-ced5-11f0-9e48-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:08:50 -0600 This week we are joined by the RCS Choir and we kick off our advent series Glory Came Down. We study Luke 2:8-14, The Shepherds And The Angels, and we look at Jesus as the one worthy of our glory and the one who gives us peace.  This week we are joined by the RCS Choir and we kick off our advent series Glory Came Down. We study Luke 2:8-14, The Shepherds And The Angels, and we look at Jesus as the one worthy of our glory and the one who gives us peace. ]]> 2347 false 136 full fbx/3d975cfa-d453-11f0-b169-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:49:49 -0600 Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We study John 1:14, "we have seen His glory”, and we look at the great certainties we have about Christ. Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We study John 1:14, "we have seen His glory”, and we look at the great certainties we have about Christ.]]> 2157 false 137 full fbx/eda7b652-d9ea-11f0-9dfc-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:29:28 -0600 Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We study Matthew 2:1-12, The Wise Men, and we ask the question how am I receiving Jesus this Christmas?  Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We study Matthew 2:1-12, The Wise Men, and we ask the question how am I receiving Jesus this Christmas? ]]> 2227 false 138 full fbx/803b6e9a-e02c-11f0-b6df-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:24:06 -0600 Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We are joined by our district superintendent Pastor Paul and we study 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, “From Glory to Glory, and we look at removing the veil and being transformed by the Holy Spirit. Glory Came Down is our advent series where we continue our year long emphasis on Glory to God. We are joined by our district superintendent Pastor Paul and we study 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, “From Glory to Glory, and we look at removing the veil and being transformed by the Holy Spirit.]]> 2069 false 139 full fbx/08898768-e7fe-11f0-a0f8-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:26:41 -0600 Join us for our Christmas Eve service as we study 2 Corinthians 4:6, and discuss experiencing the love of God through Jesus. Join us for our Christmas Eve service as we study 2 Corinthians 4:6, and discuss experiencing the love of God through Jesus.]]> 1823 false 140 full fbx/dad473c8-e7fd-11f0-b513-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:27:14 -0600 We finish of 2025 with a study on Act 16:16-20, Paul and Silas in Prison, and we discuss what the sacrifice of praising God releasing in our situations. We finish of 2025 with a study on Act 16:16-20, Paul and Silas in Prison, and we discuss what the sacrifice of praising God releasing in our situations.]]> 2359 false 141 full fbx/daf0e2a2-ea68-11f0-958d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:32:11 -0600 Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:1-12, Jesus encouraging His disciples to take following Him seriously. Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:1-12, Jesus encouraging His disciples to take following Him seriously.]]> 3140 false 142 full fbx/ddb98ca6-efe9-11f0-b161-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:19:01 -0600 Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:22-34, Jesus teaching about worry in a troubling age. Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:22-34, Jesus teaching about worry in a troubling age.]]> 2497 false 143 full fbx/68895c50-f54c-11f0-908d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:48:53 -0600 Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:35-48, Jesus calling us to be ready, and we are challenged to stay awake spiritually by implementing practices that draw us closer to Jesus.  Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:35-48, Jesus calling us to be ready, and we are challenged to stay awake spiritually by implementing practices that draw us closer to Jesus. ]]> 3107 false 144 full fbx/b6503d3c-fad3-11f0-9670-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:58:21 -0600 Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:49-59, Divisiveness of Christianity, and answer the question of what the division of Jesus brings.  Fearless Faith is a journey through Luke 12, learning to live free from fear and fully for God’s kingdom. We study Luke 12:49-59, Divisiveness of Christianity, and answer the question of what the division of Jesus brings. ]]> 2710 false 145 full fbx/fa55d028-0055-11f1-9650-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:52:31 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 13:1-21, The Parable of the Mustard Seed, where Jesus foresees the amazing growth of His Kingdom, but also foresees the corruption in the Church.  Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 13:1-21, The Parable of the Mustard Seed, where Jesus foresees the amazing growth of His Kingdom, but also foresees the corruption in the Church. ]]> 3342 false 146 full fbx/4ab91436-075d-11f1-ab45-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:26:39 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 13:22-30, The Parable The Narrow Door, where Jesus out the door of salvation, and ultimately reveals Himself as the door.  Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 13:22-30, The Parable The Narrow Door, where Jesus out the door of salvation, and ultimately reveals Himself as the door. ]]> 2582 false 147 full fbx/56cab506-0c15-11f1-8a99-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:40:31 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 14:1-24, The Parable of the Great Banquet, and discuss accepting the invitation of Jesus. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 14:1-24, The Parable of the Great Banquet, and discuss accepting the invitation of Jesus.]]> 2428 false 148 full fbx/d4fde138-10ce-11f1-a901-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:08:32 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 15:1-32, The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, & the Prodigal Son, where Jesus describes the three different types of lost people and that all are worth finding. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 15:1-32, The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, & the Prodigal Son, where Jesus describes the three different types of lost people and that all are worth finding.]]> 2829 false 149 full fbx/1c748eb0-173f-11f1-8cc2-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:40:38 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 16:1-13, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, where we discuss the Kingdom mindset: love God first, use everything else for good. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 16:1-13, The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, where we discuss the Kingdom mindset: love God first, use everything else for good.]]> 2933 false 150 full fbx/a5b94c3e-2157-11f1-a7e4-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:01:46 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 18:1-8, The Parable of the Persistent Widow, and we discuss having persistency in our prayer. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. We study Luke 18:1-8, The Parable of the Persistent Widow, and we discuss having persistency in our prayer.]]> 2669 false 151 full fbx/b64103c6-2157-11f1-a7ce-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:19:49 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. This week we study Luke 19:11–27, The Parable of the Ten Minas, and discuss how Christ the King has entrusted His people with gifts to steward for spiritual profit until His return, revealing the difference between faithful servants and those who never truly submitted to His lordship. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. This week we study Luke 19:11–27, The Parable of the Ten Minas, and discuss how Christ the King has entrusted His people with gifts to steward for spiritual profit until His return, revealing the difference between faithful servants and those who never truly submitted to His lordship.]]> 3537 false 152 full fbx/86a6fdb2-26d1-11f1-bd8e-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:27:10 -0600 Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. This week, in Luke 20:1–18, the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, we see Jesus’ authority both challenged and ultimately revealed. Jesus’ parables in Luke reveal the upside-down values of God’s kingdom and call us to live ready, faithful, and surrendered. This week, in Luke 20:1–18, the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, we see Jesus’ authority both challenged and ultimately revealed.]]> 2401 false 153 full fbx/1e47a10c-2d18-11f1-a2e9-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:51:21 -0600 The future of the church doesn’t happen by accident.This week, Dr. Jeromey Martini from Horizon College and Seminary joins us as we dive into 2 Chronicles 29, where God sparks revival through a young voice. The question for us is: will we recognize it, call it out, and stand behind it? The future of the church doesn’t happen by accident.
This week, Dr. Jeromey Martini from Horizon College and Seminary joins us as we dive into 2 Chronicles 29, where God sparks revival through a young voice. The question for us is: will we recognize it, call it out, and stand behind it?]]> 1935 false 154 full fbx/b40e02ea-31f9-11f1-a889-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:46:52 -0600 This Good Friday, we reflect on Luke 23:44–47 and the moment everything changed, the temple shaken, the curtain torn, and what it means for us to become the dwelling place of God. This Good Friday, we reflect on Luke 23:44–47 and the moment everything changed, the temple shaken, the curtain torn, and what it means for us to become the dwelling place of God.]]> 1242 false 155 full fbx/1d23f050-31fa-11f1-bd4a-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:49:10 -0600 This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as we dive into Matthew 27:39–40, where the crowd mocked what they didn’t understand, and discover four things humanity completely missed about who Jesus truly is. This Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as we dive into Matthew 27:39–40, where the crowd mocked what they didn’t understand, and discover four things humanity completely missed about who Jesus truly is.]]> 2699 false 156 full fbx/bd63c5d6-3759-11f1-80f3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:12:57 -0600 Through Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, we see the reality of God’s Kingdom and are formed into people who embody it on earth. We study Luke 17:20-37, The Coming of the Kingdom, where Jesus gives us a teaching about God's Kingdom, both now and to come.  Through Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, we see the reality of God’s Kingdom and are formed into people who embody it on earth. We study Luke 17:20-37, The Coming of the Kingdom, where Jesus gives us a teaching about God's Kingdom, both now and to come. ]]> 1544 false 157 full fbx/7e36f35a-3ce6-11f1-bab3-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:51:08 -0600 Through Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, we see the reality of God’s Kingdom and are formed into people who embody it on earth. We study Luke 16:14-18, The Law and the Kingdom of God, where we are encouraged to keep our hearts right.  Through Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem, we see the reality of God’s Kingdom and are formed into people who embody it on earth. We study Luke 16:14-18, The Law and the Kingdom of God, where we are encouraged to keep our hearts right. ]]> 2961 false 158 full fbx/d4c4ac16-4278-11f1-accf-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:37:12 -0600 Luke 16:19–31 ► In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus exposes God’s Kingdom and calls us to repent and be transformed. Luke 16:19–31 ► 
In the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus, Jesus exposes God’s Kingdom and calls us to repent and be transformed.]]> 3144 false 159 full fbx/0f33b8c2-48b1-11f1-b02d-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 05 May 2026 12:41:18 -0600 Luke 17:1-6 ► In this passage Jesus teaches that life in God’s Kingdom is marked by a costly commitment to forgive and to pursue reconciliation. Luke 17:1-6 ► 
In this passage Jesus teaches that life in God’s Kingdom is marked by a costly commitment to forgive and to pursue reconciliation.]]> 2507 false 160 full fbx/3bce5bc2-4d5b-11f1-af29-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 11 May 2026 11:02:45 -0600 Luke 17:11-19 ► In the story of the ten lepers, Jesus shows us that gratitude is more than a response—it’s a way of living in God’s Kingdom. Luke 17:11-19 ► 
In the story of the ten lepers, Jesus shows us that gratitude is more than a response—it’s a way of living in God’s Kingdom.]]> 2444 false 161 full fbx/d323bf64-539e-11f1-95ff-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Tue, 19 May 2026 10:21:42 -0600 Matthew 28:18-20 ► The Great Commission is fulfilled through relational proximity: following Christ closely, inviting others into our lives, and reproducing His life in them. Matthew 28:18-20 ► 
The Great Commission is fulfilled through relational proximity: following Christ closely, inviting others into our lives, and reproducing His life in them.]]> 3014 false 162 full fbx/16fa2102-5858-11f1-abb7-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 25 May 2026 10:40:06 -0600 Luke 18:9-17 ► Jesus exposes the illusion of building our righteousness through comparison and performance, and invites us instead to receive our true identity as beloved children of God.  Luke 18:9-17 ► 
Jesus exposes the illusion of building our righteousness through comparison and performance, and invites us instead to receive our true identity as beloved children of God. ]]> 3262 false 163 full fbx/8fc22a40-5dd4-11f1-b746-ba5fa9561315 https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:23:35 -0600 Luke 18:18-30 ► We look at the story of the Rich Ruler and discover the biblical equation for living generously: God's generosity produces contentment, and contentment leads to a lifestyle of generosity. Luke 18:18-30 ► 
We look at the story of the Rich Ruler and discover the biblical equation for living generously: God's generosity produces contentment, and contentment leads to a lifestyle of generosity.]]> 2736 false 164 full fbx/ac281a5a-6356-11f1-9cff-1ee4f3c94deb https://www.avonhurst.org Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:33:49 -0600 Luke 18:35-43 ► In the story of the blind beggar, Jesus shows how issues of timing, mission, and desire can hinder our spiritual sight, and how He restores our vision for the Kingdom journey. Luke 18:35-43 ► 
In the story of the blind beggar, Jesus shows how issues of timing, mission, and desire can hinder our spiritual sight, and how He restores our vision for the Kingdom journey.]]> 2444 false 165 full