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You’re not resting because you’re hungry, hunted, anxious, or afraid — and you can’t fix any of those on your own.

In part two of our series through Psalm 23, we slow down on a single line: “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” Drawing from Philip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, we look at the four things a sheep needs before it will lie down — food, freedom from foes, freedom from flies, and freedom from fear — and how each one points us straight to Christ.

We’ll talk about why sheep can’t find pasture on their own, why Jesus called Himself “the door of the sheep” in John 10, and what the nose botfly has to do with the anxieties you didn’t ask for and can’t shake. We’ll see how Hebrews 2:14–15 promises freedom from the fear of death, and why rest isn’t something you achieve — it’s somewhere the Shepherd leads you.

On the cross, Jesus entered our unrest so we could enter His rest. If you’re tired, this one’s for you.

Filmed from the garage at House Church Kauai. Part 2 of 6.

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How God’s Work In You Will Never Stop (Philippians 1:3-8)

Paul is on house arrest in Rome. Ten years removed from the Philippians. Awaiting a trial that could end his life. And when he picks up his pen to write to this little church in Macedonia, the first word out of his mouth isn’t fear. It’s joy.

This week we’re in Part 2 of the Stress Less series, walking through Philippians 1:3-8 and unpacking three distinct works of God: what He has done FOR us in salvation, what He is doing IN us through sanctification, and what He is doing THROUGH us in compassion for the body of Christ.

We also dig into why your local church isn’t a nice-to-have, why supplemental ministries like Amen Podcast only function well when believers are rooted in a Bible-teaching congregation, and how the Philippians’ partnership in the gospel made Paul’s imprisonment fruitful instead of futile.

Stick around for After the Amen, where Lokelani shares how this passage connects to motherhood, sanctification through serving others, and the joy of watching God work in the people around you.

Grab your Bible. Open to Philippians 1. Let’s go.

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How God’s Work In You Will Never Stop (Philippians 1:3-8)

Paul is on house arrest in Rome. Ten years removed from the Philippians. Awaiting a trial that could end his life. And when he picks up his pen to write to this little church in Macedonia, the first word out of his mouth isn’t fear. It’s joy.

This week we’re in Part 2 of the Stress Less series, walking through Philippians 1:3-8 and unpacking three distinct works of God: what He has done FOR us in salvation, what He is doing IN us through sanctification, and what He is doing THROUGH us in compassion for the body of Christ.

We also dig into why your local church isn’t a nice-to-have, why supplemental ministries like Amen Podcast only function well when believers are rooted in a Bible-teaching congregation, and how the Philippians’ partnership in the gospel made Paul’s imprisonment fruitful instead of futile.

Stick around for After the Amen, where Lokelani shares how this passage connects to motherhood, sanctification through serving others, and the joy of watching God work in the people around you.

Grab your Bible. Open to Philippians 1. Let’s go.

STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuKp-6VQ_D5ZF487_rjbUpavmabTzBdu/view?usp=sharing

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want | Psalm 23:1 | How to Lack Nothing

Welcome back to House Church. Today we’re starting a brand new series walking verse-by-verse through Psalm 23, the most well-known passage in all of Scripture. In this opening message, Pastor Alex unpacks Psalm 23:1 and gives you four steps to lacking nothing.

We live in a generation that is constantly scrolling, comparing, and chasing more. But David says something radical: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” How do we get to a place where we can honestly say we have all that we need?

In this sermon, you’ll learn:

* Realize you are a sheep (Isaiah 53:6)

* Fear the Lord (Psalm 34:9, Proverbs 1:7)

* Deny deficiency (Genesis 48:15-16)

* Rest on Him (Luke 15:5)

You’ll also discover why God, the most powerful being in all creation, refers to Himself as a Shepherd, the lowest job in ancient society. Spoiler: He’s powerful, He’s personal, and He’s present.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re lacking something, that everyone else has what you don’t, or that God has somehow forgotten about you, this message is for you.

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Why Psalm 23 01:07 The trap of always wanting more 02:06 This isn’t Buddhism, it’s Christianity 03:12 Step 1: Realize you are a sheep 04:23 Step 2: Fear the Lord 05:51 He is powerful, personal, and present 09:30 Step 3: Deny deficiency 12:13 Step 4: Rest on Him 14:16 Come Thou Fount 15:28 Closing prayer

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Stress Less PT. 1

Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell. The whole letter is about joy. How?

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new series, Stress Less: How the Cross is the Cure for Anxiety. We’re walking through the book of Philippians verse by verse to show you that you don’t have to live surprised by every hard thing that hits you.

In this episode, Alex unpacks Philippians 1:1-2 and shows three things that kept Paul calm in chains:

* His Master

* His Mission

* His Manner

Your master determines your manner. Your mission reveals your master. If you’ve ever been blindsided by suffering or shocked at how broken the world is, this series is for you.

Free study guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ha9YyJzR3Wvll3A5JCCSqF-r7qzDz7CA/view?usp=share_link

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Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16, Matthew 11:28-30, John 15

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Stress Less PT. 1

Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell. The whole letter is about joy. How?

Welcome to Episode 1 of our new series, Stress Less: How the Cross is the Cure for Anxiety. We’re walking through the book of Philippians verse by verse to show you that you don’t have to live surprised by every hard thing that hits you.

In this episode, Alex unpacks Philippians 1:1-2 and shows three things that kept Paul calm in chains:

* His Master

* His Mission

* His Manner

Your master determines your manner. Your mission reveals your master. If you’ve ever been blindsided by suffering or shocked at how broken the world is, this series is for you.

Free study guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ha9YyJzR3Wvll3A5JCCSqF-r7qzDz7CA/view?usp=share_link

Listen to more sermons from House Church Kauai on the House Church Podcast, available everywhere.

Support the ministry: https://amenpodcast.com

Venmo: @amenpodcast

Cash App: $amenalex

New episodes every Saturday. Like, subscribe, and share with a friend.

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16, Matthew 11:28-30, John 15

#AmenPodcast #StressLess #Philippians #BibleStudy #Anxiety

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You didn’t pick Jesus. He picked you. In this final sermon from our Matthew series at House Church Kauai, Pastor Alex preaches through the Great Commission — Matthew 28:16-20 — and unpacks why making disciples isn’t optional, what it actually looks like in your everyday life, and how the authority of Christ and His constant presence change everything.

If you’ve ever felt unqualified to disciple someone, this one’s for you.

📖 Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 ⛪️ Location: House Church Kauai (South Shore) 🎙️ Podcast: Amen Podcast — verse-by-verse through Matthew

In this message:

* Why we need to make disciples (the authority of Christ)

* What “go, baptize, teach” actually means for your daily life

* Why baptism has lost its weight in modern Christianity

* The four marks of a true disciple: not pressured, not picky, not a pushover, a prayer warrior

* How Jesus can be on the throne AND with you at the same time

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We spent years in Matthew. And it ends here — not with a theology lecture, but with eleven doubting disciples on a mountain, a risen Jesus who doesn’t rebuke them, and a commission that changed the world.

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Matthew 28:16–20 is the final exhale of the greatest story ever told. And the thing that hits hardest isn’t the Great Commission itself — it’s who Jesus gives it to. Doubters. Men who walked with Him for three years, watched Him die, heard the women say He was alive, and still showed up to that mountain unsure of what they were even looking at.

And Jesus says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go.

In this episode we ask the question nobody wants to sit with — what is doubt actually costing you? Not just spiritually. In your marriage, your calling, your obedience, your worship. Because doubt isn’t neutral. If doubt takes root, death still reigns. Whatever you’re doubting God about — that thing has taken the throne. And the only cure isn’t more effort. It’s looking at the authority of Christ and saying to everything else: you’re not my dad.

We also get into the Trinity — why Jesus is equal in divinity but subordinate in function, what it means that a human being is seated on the throne right now, and why the resurrection is the proof that the one with all authority over your life actually loves you and wasn’t forced.

We close with the commission: Go. Baptize. Make disciples. Teach. And the promise underneath all of it — I am with you always, to the end of the age.

This is the end of Matthew. And it’s just the beginning.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20 📚 References: Ray Ortlund, John Piper, 1 Corinthians 15, Romans, Ephesians 2:8–9

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We spent years in Matthew. And it ends here — not with a theology lecture, but with eleven doubting disciples on a mountain, a risen Jesus who doesn’t rebuke them, and a commission that changed the world.

STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nkkLG3gMG6BC7PHbM8Lm9NHdX0VMDQr6/view?usp=share_link

Matthew 28:16–20 is the final exhale of the greatest story ever told. And the thing that hits hardest isn’t the Great Commission itself — it’s who Jesus gives it to. Doubters. Men who walked with Him for three years, watched Him die, heard the women say He was alive, and still showed up to that mountain unsure of what they were even looking at.

And Jesus says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go.

In this episode we ask the question nobody wants to sit with — what is doubt actually costing you? Not just spiritually. In your marriage, your calling, your obedience, your worship. Because doubt isn’t neutral. If doubt takes root, death still reigns. Whatever you’re doubting God about — that thing has taken the throne. And the only cure isn’t more effort. It’s looking at the authority of Christ and saying to everything else: you’re not my dad.

We also get into the Trinity — why Jesus is equal in divinity but subordinate in function, what it means that a human being is seated on the throne right now, and why the resurrection is the proof that the one with all authority over your life actually loves you and wasn’t forced.

We close with the commission: Go. Baptize. Make disciples. Teach. And the promise underneath all of it — I am with you always, to the end of the age.

This is the end of Matthew. And it’s just the beginning.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20 📚 References: Ray Ortlund, John Piper, 1 Corinthians 15, Romans, Ephesians 2:8–9

🎙️ New episode every week | Verse-by-verse through the Bible 🏠 House Church Podcast housechurchkauai.com: available everywhere 💛 Support us ad-free: amenpodcast.com | Venmo: @amenpodcast | Cash App: $amenalex

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What did God save you from? Most Christians think about sin or hell — but Matthew 28 reveals something deeper: God saved you from yourself. In this sermon from House Church Kauai, we walk through the final cover-up in Matthew’s Gospel and discover three things that characterize every human life outside of Christ — decay, deception, and destruction — and the three things God replaces them with: growth, justification, and glorification. Whether you grew up in church or far from it, this message is for you. You are part of the “some.” And that changes everything.

🏠 Recorded live at House Church Kauai

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