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Avalon Church episodes

  • Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus | Cautions About Worrying & Judging – Matthew 6:25 – 7:6 | PART 10

    An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Jim leads us in Matthew 6:25 - 7:6 to discussion cautions about worrying and judging.

    Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus,
    Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves,
    Scripture: Matthew 6:25-7:6,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/202571889761757/videos/686170705666458,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/midweek-on-a-mountain-with-jesus-cautions-about-worrying-judging-matthew-625-76-part-10/

    53 min
  • Following Together | How to Have a “Spiritual Conversation” | PART 12

    A Spiritual Conversation can happen in a moment, but it can also last for hours, days, weeks, months, years, or even decades. Pastor John Molloy leads us in how we can have spiritual conversations with friends, family, strangers and everyone else we meet.

    Series: Following Together,
    Speaker: Pastor John Molloy,
    Scripture: Acts 26:1-29,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/2841603039402028/,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-how-to-have-a-spiritual-conversation-part-12/,
    Sermon Notes: 2020-11-08_following-together-part-12_sermon-notes.pdf,
    Discussion Questions: 2020-11-08_following-together-part-12_discussion-questions.pdf,
    Notes:
    See Sermon Notes PDF: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2020/11/2020-11-08_following-together-part-12_sermon-notes.pdf

    33 min
  • Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus | Fasting, Treasures & Masters – Matthew 6:16-24 | PART 9

    An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Jim leads us in Matthew 6:16-24 on Fasting, Treasures and Masters.

    Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus,
    Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves,
    Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/202571889761757/videos/370070490879741,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/midweek-on-a-mountain-with-jesus-fasting-treasures-masters-matthew-616-24-part-9/

    54 min
  • Following Together | Living Sent WITH | Part 11

    While following Jesus is hearing and obeying, the Israelites are a constant example that it is impossible to do so in our own strength. We need to abide.

    Series: Following Together,
    Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge,
    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/2575617775996499,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-living-sent-with-part-11/,
    Discussion Questions: 2020-11-01_following-together-part-11_discussion-questions.pdf,
    Notes:
    1. Living Sent “WITH” each other, not just “FOR” each other.2. Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness. You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God. –1 Peter 2:2-5 (NLT)3. But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy. –1 Peter 2:9-10 (NLT)4. “The church is God’s people intentionally committing to die together so that others can find his kingdom.” Hugh Halter and Matt Smay in their book AND.5. Text the word “Team” to 407-559-82106. Celebration Sunday7. [email protected]. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. –2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NLT)

    38 min
  • Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus | The Lord’s Prayer – Matthew 6:9-15 | PART 8

    An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Jim leads us in Matthew 6:9-15, discussing the Lord's Prayer.

    Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus,
    Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves,
    Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=667145743803276,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/midweek-on-a-mountain-with-jesus-the-lords-prayer-matthew-69-15-part-8/

    55 min
  • Following Together | Live Sent | PART 10

    Jesus calls us to live as if we are sent, because we are. Our identity as followers of Jesus is to be a people who live to bless.

    Series: Following Together,
    Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge,
    Scripture: John 20:21, 1 Peter 2:11-12,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/202571889761757/videos/373212407360167,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-live-sent-part-10/,
    Discussion Questions: 2020-10-25_following-together-part-10_discussion-questions.pdf,
    Notes:
    1. Tangible Kingdom2. "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." –John 20:21 (NIV)3. Emperor Julian4. "It is disgraceful that when... the impious Galileans support not only their own poor but ours as well, all men see that our people lack aid from us." -Emperor Julian5. "Dear friends, I warn you as 'temporary residents and foreigners' to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls." –1 Peter 2 (NLT) 6. "Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honorable behavior, and they will give honor to God when he judges the world." –1 Peter 2 (NLT)7. Action Step 1: Commit to Live Sent 8. Action Step 2: Actually Live Sent 9. More InformationLisa Hernandez - [email protected] Smith - [email protected] "Teams" to 407-559-8210AvalonChurch.org/Teams10. Better Man Event11. Celebration Sunday12. Food Pantry Video13. Jennifer Campos and Hal Worrall

    48 min
  • Midweek on a Mountain With Jesus | Love Your Enemy & Living Without Hypocrisy – Matthew 5:47 – 6: | PART 7

    An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Jim leads us in Matthew 5:43 - 6:8, discussing how we are to love our enemy, who exactly is our "enemy" and living without hypocrisy.

    Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus,
    Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves,
    Scripture: Matthew 5:43 - 6:8, Matthew 5:47,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/417895235881914,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/midweek-on-a-mountain-with-jesus-love-your-enemy-living-without-hypocrisy-part-7/,
    Notes:
     

    1 hr
  • Following Together | Responding When Jesus Speaks | PART 9

    While following Jesus is hearing and obeying, the Israelites are a constant example

    that it is impossible to do so in our own strength. We need to abide.
    Series: Following Together,
    Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge,
    Scripture: Exodus 19:3-20, Luke 11:28, Exodus 19:4, Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Exodus 19:7-8, Exodus 19:16, Exodus 19:18, Exodus 19:19, Exodus 19:20, Exodus 32:1, John 15:5,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/1240313883008582,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-responding-when-jesus-speaks-part-9/,
    Discussion Questions: 2020-10-18_following-together-part-9_discussion-questions.pdf,
    Notes:
    Jesus said, Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it. –Luke 11:28.... The Lord called to Moses from the mountain and said, “Give these instructions to thefamily of Jacob; announce it to the descendants of Israel: –Exodus 19:3 (NLT)‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians. You know how I carried you on eagles’ wingsand brought you to myself. –Exodus 19:4 (NLT)Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure fromamong all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me. –Exodus 19:5 (NLT)And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must giveto the people of Israel.” –Exodus 19:6 (NLT)The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Mosesbrought their answer back to the Lord. Exodus 19:7-8 (NIV)On the morning of the third day, thunder roared and lightning flashed, and a dense cloudcame down on the mountain. There was a long, loud blast from a ram’s horn, and all thepeople trembled. –Exodus 19:16 (NLT)All of Mount Sinai was covered with smoke because the Lord had descended on it in theform of fire. The smoke billowed into the sky like smoke from a brick kiln, and the wholemountain shook violently. –Exodus 19:18 (NLT)As the blast of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke, and God thunderedhis reply. –Exodus 19:19 (NLT)The Lord came down on the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the top of themountain. So Moses climbed the mountain. –Exodus 19:20 (NLT)When the people saw how long it was taking Moses to come back down the mountain,they gathered around Aaron. “Come on,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us.We don’t know what happened to this fellow Moses, who brought us here from the land ofEgypt.” –Exodus 32:1 (NLT)“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear muchfruit; apart from me you can do nothing. –John 15:5 (NLT)Ask yourself: What is the focus of your story? How much of your story is Jesus’ story?

    43 min
  • Midweek on a Mountain With Jesus | Oaths – Matthew 5:33-42 | PART 6

    An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor Don began the study with an overview of last week’s discussion on divorce, and then focused on Matthew 5:33-42 where we discussed “Oaths” and “Jesus’ update of an Eye for an Eye”.

    Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus,

    Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge,
    Scripture: Matthew 5:33-42,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/646847892666280,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/midweek-on-a-mountain-with-jesus-oaths-matthew-533-42-part-6/

    1 hr 6 min
  • Following Together | Hearing Through Confession | PART 8

    God has lots to reveal to us. Pastor Jim shares how God really is for us, wants us to experience life-changing truth, and might have much to say if we are available to anything and everything he wants to say.

    Series: Following Together,
    Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves,
    Scripture: Psalms 51:6, John 8:32, John 16:13, John 10:10, Romans 12:2,
    Video: https://www.facebook.com/202571889761757/videos/725713954698637,
    Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/following-together-hearing-through-confession-part-8/,
    Discussion Questions: 2020-10-11_following-together-part-8_discussion-questions.pdf,
    Notes:
    With God it’s for, not from        Confession is not a bad word        All is more than you thinkWith God it’s for, not fromBehold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. (Psalm 51:6 ESV)Confession is not a bad wordLiz DicksonAll is more than you thinkand you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32 ESV)When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. (John 16:13 ESV)The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10 ESV)Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being,and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. (Psalm 51:6 ESV)For, not from, so no fear        Confess – acknowledge and say out loud        Then ask and wait        Be available to everything and anything the Lord might revealHow do you discover the gray (or black) that needs light?What you feel reveals what you really believePonder what is not peaceful and calm inside?Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2 ESV)

    47 min

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