Has God failed us? Be honest. Many of us have felt that way, especially over the past few years. Maybe, you felt that God has not been there for you. You’ve prayed, and God didn’t answer. Your life fell apart, and you didn’t see Him do anything. Does God really love us? If so, why do we feel this way? Join us as Pastor David walks us through these questions by looking at what God has to say in the last book of the Bible written before Jesus was born.

Let's welcome Pastor David home! Hear amazing stories about how God used David during his sabbatical.

Everyone has been gifted to make a difference. Yes, that includes you! God can use anyone to make an impact. In fact, He’s gifted each one of us in unique ways to make a difference in our church and the community. This week, Zach Wright, our Ennis campus pastor, helps us explore what it means to be who God created us to be and how He’s made us to make an impact!

Have you ever been impacted by another person’s generosity? Maybe as a kid, someone brought you an unexpected gift on Christmas. Or, your car broke down, and a kind stranger stopped and offered you help. Generosity comes in many forms. Money. Time. Acts of service. What does God have to say about it? What role are we meant to play in generosity, and how can we start making it a part of our lives, our families, our church? Gideon Apé from Christ Fellowship in Miami returns this week to explore these questions and discover what the Bible has to say about generosity.

Super-sizing a meal at a fast-food restaurant is easy. Don’t you wish we could do the same in life? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply say, “I’d like to Whatasize that job promotion, please!” In that pursuit, we can easily be consumed with busyness, thinking that we are getting it done and living life to the fullest. Just maybe, we are missing it. Maybe this isn’t the life God has intended for us. Join us as Chad Rogers shares with us what Jesus had to say about this topic during his last words to his disciples before his death. What Jesus shared will change how you do everything.

If your life was made into a movie, how would your story be told? What kind of plot would it have? In the stories of our lives, we often search for meaning only to be answered by brokenness. The plot never seems to find resolution. So, what does God have to say about our lives, our stories? How can God’s story, Jesus’ story, give direction to our own? Join us as Chase Brown shares what happens when our stories collide with the story of Jesus.

Experiencing the death of a mentor can shake who you are. It may even alter the direction your life is going. Now, imagine what the followers of Jesus experienced when He was killed. What did they do? Jesus had warned them of His death, even said it would be better for them if He went away. How could that be so? Join us as Chase Brown shares how God displayed his power in this situation and how it still affects us today.

The future can be a scary place. Anxiety easily overcomes anyone awaiting a test result, walking into a yearly review, or studying for an upcoming exam. Insecurity can quickly take over any thoughts about career growth, not to mention having enough money to retire. As followers of Jesus, how can we experience the eternal security that God has promised? Guest speaker John Lindstrom explores this idea and helps us discover the security that God wants to give each one of us.

Have you been “too busy?” When was the last time you completed your to-do list? What if you had a to-don’t list? Corey ten Boom said, “That if the Devil can’t make you sin, he will make you busy.” Listen in as Chad Rogers, one of our student ministers, gives us some practical steps to help us make the most of our time.

How are you planning to beat the heat this summer? At The Avenue, we are here for you! Join us for the first speaker of our summer series, Gideon Apé, from Christ Fellowship Miami.