One of the harder parts of faith is dealing with the “Whens”. In today's message, Pastor Joseph looks into three of the most common “Whens.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Everything God gives to us is given by grace. We cannot earn it and we don’t deserve it. So, why do Christians feel like we must be better or do better to receive from our Father? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

To those who confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God: this is who Jesus says we are... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Everyone gets knocked down in life,but down doesn't have to mean out. Being down is the position of preparation before going up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

The cross where Jesus Christ died was not pretty, or hip, or cool, or fashionable. The Cross where Jesus died was a blood bath, and without the shedding of His blood no one could be saved. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Pastor Joseph continues his sermonseries, "The 5 W's of God" with a message titled "Where isGod?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Have you ever wondered just who God is? The makeup of Gods identity is as follows The Father, The Creator, The King of Kings, and The Lion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

If you really want to see the supernatural and miraculous take place in your life you need all three: faith, trust and God's Word. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Here are 3 things you don’t want todo if you feel like you’re being attacked by your adversary, the devil. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

The Christian life isn’t always good feelings and quick results. There are dry seasons when the feelings aren’t there, and we struggle to see results that once came easy. Anyone can live as they should when it’s the rainy season, but the truly victorious, the ones who endure till the end, the ones who change the world, they are the ones who stay th…

The heart of Jesus is always toward the one lost sheep, and if we have His heart within us, we will prioritize the lost over all who are already safely in Christ. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Pastor Joseph answers the question what is God? By giving his 3 elements of God we most benefit from. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

One day, when we see Jesus face to face, everything will change. Our troubles will be over, our questions will be answered, and we will be like Him. So how do we live in light of this truth? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Although it’s easy to see Satan’s strategies and attacks on the world, it’s not always easy to see his strategies and attacks on you personally. In this message, Pastor Avery helps you understand, identify, and defeat the devil’s personal attacks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

When we exalt the Lord to His proper place in our lives everything else falls into place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

There is a realm from which all the natural world flows. It is the Spirit Realm. The Spirit realm is where we get our peace, power, and authority. Christians who engage only in this natural world have no greater power than the average person, but Christians who engage both the natural realm and the spiritual realm can change their world for Jesus. …

As a Christian it is easy to lose track of who you are. You can feel isolated, worthless, and weak. You may even feel the church or Christianity itself is under attack. It's time to remember who we are: Powerful, Blessed, Victorious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

The world wants proof that Jesus is who He says He is. Jesus said that He would give one sign to prove Himself. That sign was the resurrection. If Jesus could do what no other man has ever done and raise Himself from the dead, then it would be the sign to the world that He is, in fact, the Son of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

Trusting God completely is essential if you want to live in peace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

You have a sphere of influence and God has placed you there to represent Him. In this message, Pastor Avery will help you identity your area of influence and become more intentional about ministering to the people in your world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

In the super-hero epic black panther, the villain Killmonger iterates the point that Wakanda should sharetheir resources. This is true of the church as well. What are our resources?What do we do with them? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

In every corner of life God places an individual who will advance the Kingdom, fight the enemy, help those in need, stand up for the oppressed, love the unloved, and spread His message of hope. Your world needs someone like that. Will you be THAT-MAN? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

Having a love for yourself is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship with God. Pastor Joseph goes over his 10 thoughts on love 4 yourself everyone should remember. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Problems in the Christian walk can often be overcome by going back to the fundamentals of our faith. Pastor Danny Moore reminds us of some foundational truths from God’s word that can help you and I get our proverbial feet back on solid ground. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

Have you lost hope? Christians should be the most hope filled people in the world. In this message, Pastor Avery shares why Hope is essential to the Christian life and how you and I can increase our future by increasing our Hope. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

If you truly love God, this is the number one thing you must do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Why Do I Love God? It’s very simple, because He loved me first. When you let God love you, you will love Him in return. So, what is God’s Love? How do I let Him love me? Pastor Avery answers these questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

As a Christian a love 4 God is a life changing principle. Pastor Joseph Avery brings a word about three of the ways a love 4 God will change you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

This world is a spiritually dark place. As Christians, we are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), and there are things we can do to make sure we burn brighter in 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

God wants to set His children apart from the rest of the world. The Holy Spirit is working on Christians to shape them into the image of God, so we look less like the world and more like Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

What if I failed? How do I get healing? Where is peace? Three questions with one simple answer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

"I will NEVER leave you, nor will I ever forsake you,” "I am with you ALWAYS, even to the end of the age.” "NOTHING will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

When Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, He set an example for all to follow. Christianity is about serving others and the Kingdom. No one is too good for any job that needs doing for God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

I don't care what the world says, I still believe in these core truths from God's Holy Word! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Judgment is a taboo word in church but it's also one that's often defined incorrectly. We are not called to stay away from forming objective opinions on the recognition of sin but rather to stay clear of enacting punishments for sin. That is God’s job. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

We know that Jesus came to Earth to get involve in our lives, but you may not realize why. Jesus is knocking on your door. Do you know why? Do you know what He really wants? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Jesus came to Earth to live a perfect life for and die in your place. He took all the blame, all the shame, and all the pain of sin upon Himself, so why are you carrying the load He already carried? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Are you persuaded? Has the gospel changed your life, forever? Are you willing to not only live for Jesus but die for Him? Some will follow Jesus until things get tough, but some will follow Him until the end. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

Being a Christian means following the Word of God even when we don’t feel like it. Pastor Avery shares some simple things you can do to help you stay in alignment with God’s word and live a more consistent and Christ-like life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

Accountability is a biblical tool God has given Christians to help us live according to the standard of the Word of God. But being willingly accountable to others is not always easy. You must desire to grow as a person and understand that we are all better when we make ourselves accountable to each other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

Your feelings are not the standard by which the Christian life should be lived, and if you live to please your every appetite, you will live a misguided and inconsistent life. God’s word is the standard for the Christian, and obedience to it should be our daily endeavor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive…

One sign of a mature Christian is their desire to please God. If you live to please others, then others will determine the outcomes of your life. If you live to please yourself, then you will determine the outcomes of your life. But if you live to please God, then God will determine the outcomes of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podca…

The story of Jonah is more than just a guy who got swallowed by a whale. It's the story of how anger can prohibit you on your walk with God. The lessons Jonah should have applied can and should be applied by modern Christians. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

Within the story of the five thousand there are two unique lessons for Christians to learn: the responsibility of elder Christians and the power of expectant thanks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

Every Christian wants to change the world, but most of us struggle to live out in our flesh what we feel in our hearts. The effective Christian life is more than God inside of you; it’s God seen on the outside of you. It’s more than God in your heart; it’s God in your flesh. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is God’s plan to empower your flesh or natu…

God’s place is on the throne. Putting anything else on the throne is dangerous. Three common things we mistakenly put on the throne are politics, money, and ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

When Paul and Silas were wrongfully imprisoned, they displayed a powerful example of the Biblical Prison Mentality. Understanding their role and God's role clearly changed everything for them. Your shackles can be broken by adopting their prison mentality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support…

The basis for Christianity is not working to earn your reward, it’s reaping what’s been planted. Jesus was planted in the ground and produced a harvest that all of God’s children can eat from. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support

While it’s easy to get focused on all the things God can do for us, our true inheritance as God’s children is Jesus Himself. Within the person of Jesus is everything you and I will ever need. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-alive-church/support