In this powerful sermon, Pastor Tim Johnson takes us deep in to 2 Samuel 6 to explore why the details of obedience matter more than we often realize. Through humor, storytelling, and a rich journey across Scripture, he traces the movement of the Ark of the Covenant—a symbol of God's holy presence—and what happens when God's people forget His instructions. 

Along the way, he calls us to wrestle honestly with our own fears, frustrations, and even anger toward God—reminding us that God is big enough to handle our honesty, but too holy to be handled casually. 

This sermon is a compelling reminder that God will not be trifled with, His presence is precious, and obedience—even in the smallest details—is an act of worship. 

Listen in, lean in, and let the Word shape you. 

In this week’s message, we journey into Psalm 65 to rediscover a God who provides, sustains, forgives, and patiently reshapes His people. Through vivid storytelling this sermon invites us to see God’s daily mercies not just in the miraculous, but in the ordinary rhythms of life.

Josh Warren unpacks the ancient harvest festival of Israel, showing how God’s provision in barren places points us ultimately to Jesus, the true and better Israel—the One who perfectly fulfilled the law, bore the curse, and now offers us full forgiveness and unshakeable hope.

With humor, insight, and pastoral clarity, this message challenges us to trust God not out of fear or superstition, but as beloved sons and daughters who can pray boldly, receive grace freely, and walk with gratitude through every season.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God is present in your daily struggles, or if your small prayers matter, this sermon will realign your heart toward the God who sees, sustains, and saves.

Listen in—and be encouraged to rest in the God who provides everything you need.

In this week’s message at The Avenue Community Church, we step into the raw, dramatic transition between 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel—a pivotal moment when Israel’s first king falls, and God’s promise moves forward through David.

Pastor Tim walks us through Saul’s tragic downward spiral, David’s wilderness training, and the sobering reminder that what we fail to kill may one day kill us. Through powerful storytelling and deep biblical insight, this sermon explores the contrast between the world’s “good news” and the true Gospel, the consequences of rebellion, and the relentless grace of a God who forms His people—even in the wilderness.

With passion, humor, and conviction, Pastor Tim challenges us to confront the sins we try to manage, embrace a kingdom-minded posture, and trust God even when we can’t trace Him. Whether you’re navigating a wilderness season, wrestling with compromise, or longing for a stronger walk with Christ, this message offers hope, clarity, and a call to action.

Lean in as we discover why fearing God, fighting sin, and trusting His timing isn’t bondage—it’s the only path to life.

When life feels barren and confusing, could it be that God is doing His best work? In this powerful message, Pastor Tim explores David’s wilderness journey and reveals how seasons of testing are often God’s divine classrooms. From caves to heartbreak, David’s story teaches us that every wilderness moment is designed to shape our trust, deepen our dependence, and reveal God’s faithful provision.

Whether you’re facing loss, uncertainty, or frustration, this sermon reminds you that the wilderness is not punishment—it’s preparation. Discover how to hold fast to God’s promises, wait on His timing, and find strength in His presence when everything else runs dry.

Tune in and be encouraged to see your wilderness as the place where God still provides, still protects, and still proves Himself faithful.

In this powerful message from Avenue Community Church, Pastor Tim explores the intersection of faith, mental health,and God’s grace through the story of Saul and David in 1 Samuel 16. What happens when disobedience opens the door to distress? How does God’s grace reach into our emotional, psychological, and spiritual struggles?

With honesty, humor, and biblical depth, Pastor Tim challenges us to rethink the false divide between faith and mental wellness. Discover how God’s “common grace” — the blessings He extends to all people — reveals His care for our whole person: body, mind, and soul.

Whether you’re wrestling with your own mental health, walking alongside someone in pain, or simply longing to see how the gospel speaks to real-life struggles, this sermon offers hope, insight, and a fresh vision of God’s healing presence in everyday life.

Key Themes:

God’s sovereignty and human responsibility

The spiritual roots of emotional distress

Mental health and discipleship in the church

Common grace vs. special grace

Learning the language of the Kingdom

Listen and be reminded: God’s grace meets us not just in our spirit—but in every part of who we are.

In this powerful message, Pastor Tim takes us deep into the story of David and Goliath—not as a children’s tale of bravery, but as a vivid portrait of the cosmic battle between good and evil, faith and fear. Through David’s unlikely victory and Saul’s growing jealousy, we’re reminded that the true battleground of the kingdom isn’t fought with swords or spears—it’s waged in the human heart.

Discover how Jesus, the true and greater David, has already secured victory, and how faith—not self-reliance—is our only weapon in life’s fiercest fights. Pastor Tim challenges us to examine where our trust really lies, to confront our inner giants, and to step off the sidelines into God’s mission.

💡 Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. The question is—what are you trusting in?

In this powerful message from The Avenue Community Church, Pastor Tim dives into one of the most familiar yet misunderstood stories in Scripture—David and Goliath. Far more than a tale of courage and underdogs, this passage reveals the spiritual reality that our greatest victories come not by strength, but by faith.

Walking through 1 Samuel 17, Pastor Tim unpacks what it means to stand firm when fear breaks the will of those around us, reminding us that the true “champions of faith” are not the strongest, but those who trust completely in the Lord. With vivid storytelling, biblical depth, and heartfelt challenge, this sermon invites us to shift our gaze from giants to God—and to remember that the battle is never ours alone.

Key themes: Faith over fear · God’s perspective vs. human sight · Spiritual courage · True strength in Christ

Listen now and be encouraged to fight your battles with confidence that “the battle is the Lord’s.”

In this moving message from The Avenue Community Church, guest preacher Gus Zetina walks us through the life and faith of David — a man who learned, through triumph and trial, that God truly is everything.

Drawing from Psalm 18, Gus unpacks how God reveals Himself in His person, power, justice, equipping, and glory, all pointing us ultimately to Christ Jesus, the fulfillment of every promise. Through vivid imagery, poetic language, and heartfelt personal testimony, this sermon reminds us that our strength, righteousness, and purpose are found not in ourselves — but in the God who moves mountains, parts seas, and redeems our lives for His glory.

Whether you’re in a season of victory or wrestling in the cave of uncertainty, this message will call you to remember: the same God who delivered David still delivers today.

In this powerful message from The Avenue Community Church, we’re invited to see the heart of God in a whole new light—His majesty revealed through meekness. Drawing from Psalm 8, this sermon walks through the awe and wonder of creation, the smallness of humanity, and the breathtaking reality that God wages war through weakness.

From David’s psalm of praise to Jesus’ humble triumph on a donkey, and finally to Paul’s reminder that God chooses the lowly to shame the strong—this episode weaves together a story of grace, strength, and divine reversal.

Discover how worship doesn’t make God greater—it makes our hearts bigger. Learn what it means to see “majesty through meekness” in your own life, to trust God in the highs and lows, and to find peace in knowing that the One who hung the stars also hung on a cross—for you.

🔹 Scripture Focus: Psalm 8, Matthew 18 & 21, 1 Corinthians 1, Hebrews 2

Tune in and be reminded that even in life’s smallest, weakest moments—God’s glory still shines brightest.

In this week’s message from The Avenue Community Church, we journey through 1 Samuel 16—a pivotal moment in redemptive history where God rejects Saul and anoints David as Israel’s next king. Pastor Tim unpacks how God’s standards for choosing leaders are radically different from ours: while people look at outward appearance, the Lord looks at the heart.

Through vivid stories—from childhood trips to farmer’s markets to modern lessons in leadership—we’re reminded that obedience is better than sacrifice, sin is never harmless, and the fear of the Lord is the foundation of faithful living. This episode calls us to examine not just what we do but the heart behind it, and to trust in God’s unstoppable purposes that extend far beyond our understanding.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions of calling, leadership, or why God chooses the unlikely, this message will encourage and challenge you to see through God’s eyes, not your own.