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Some of the most important messages come from the most unexpected places. Today John dives into the story of Balaam and his donkey and examines how God might be using unexpected messengers in our lives and how we should respond to them.

As the Israelites prepare to finally head into the Promised Land, they are confronted with the giants who live there already. Rather than move forward in faith, they give into fear. How do we deal with the giants we face in our lives? How do we find courage and move forward? Today we take a look at this story and look at the example of Caleb as he stands faithful in the face of fear.

The Israelites complain and desire the comforts of Egypt even though they were slaves! How could they want to go back to that? Yet we fall back into our own sin time and time again. Today, Vince talks about our tendencies to go back to our sin but how we have freedom in Christ and no longer slaves to sin.

One of the most infamous stories of the Exodus raises a very interesting question. Why do we so quickly forget the miracles that God does and turn our attention and admiration towards other things? How do we keep our devotion to God and what draws us away?

Rules...we know we need them, but we don't always like them. Israel had just left the oppressive rule of Pharaoh in Egypt and were experiencing freedom for the first time in over 400 years, only for God to present them with the 10 Commandments and the rest of the law. Why was this so important? How do we view God's law and commands in our lives? Today we dive into the heart of God behind t...

As the Israelites move out of Egypt and now face the wilderness, God gives direction as well as a few tests along the way. How does testing fit into our walk and why does God choose to allow seasons of wilderness to do it? Today Dave unpacks Israel's tests and how that applies to our testing today.

Dave continues our series, "Into The Wild" this week. When things don't go according to plan or we face setbacks in our faith, what do we do? Moses gets called by God to lead the Israelites and immediately faces opposition from Pharaoh. Do we trust that God's plan will work and that He has come to set us free?

Riley kicks off our new series "Into the Wild" following the story of the Exodus of the Israelites as they journeyed into the wilderness.

As we head into the final quarter of 2026, it is important to think about what lies ahead. Where are we going and what do we need to do to get there? Today David shares the ongoing vision for the Austin Christian Church as we head into 2027.

The christian walk can be overwhelming at times. How do we keep from going back to our old ways? How do we ensure that we are doing what we should be doing or growing how we should be growing? Alejandro takes us through the beginning of John 15 and discusses what it means to remain in the True Vine and how apart from Jesus we can do nothing.

Beginnings are exciting. Starting school, starting a new stage in life, starting a marriage. But it can also be a time of anxiety and fear. What happens if things don't go well? What happens if it doesn't work out? Fear can paralyze us. Today we dig into the parable of the talents and talk about Jesus' expectations for us as we head into the unknown. How do we stay faithful when there...

We've talked over the last few weeks about the various contexts in which we practice our discipleship. The benefits and challenges of the public, social, personal and transparent contexts. But what do we do with all that? What does our day to day look like as we try to follow Jesus? How do we fit all of these into our already crowded weekly schedules? Today Vincent dives into the practicals of...

Between the energy and power of the Public context and the intimacy and vulnerability of the Transparent context sits the Personal Context. It bridges the gap and allows us to connect with one another without the pressures trying to be overly intimate while still feeling close enough to not feel lost in the crowd. This is the context of community and small groups. Today Dave talks about the role t...

There is nothing like an amazing worship service to get you inspired and excited to serve God! But that isn't the only way to connect. Today we explore the Transparent Context, smaller groups of 2-4, and how these types of relationships fit into our discipleship. Jesus had the crowds and the twelve, but he also had the 3. How do these groups function and how do we build these kinds of relation...

Our walk with God goes beyond simply us and Jesus. There are many facets to our faith and many different levels of relationships that affect and are affected by it. Today, Matt talks about the role of large groups such as the church or our community at large around us. How is our faith impacted by large groups? What is the function of church in regards to our faith? How is it meant to help us grow...

This Sunday, Dave talks about spiritual formation and discipleship, both of which are critical for our spiritual longevity. But how do we actually go about growing in these areas and what actually is the goal?

In 1 Timothy 4:12, Paul charges Timothy, a young believer, to set an example for others in his speech, actions, love, faith and purity. This week, members of our Youth and Family ministry share what they've been learning as they've been walking on their faith journey.

This week we talk about liminal spaces and the tension of being stuck "in-between".

This week, Mark Thompson gives us a fresh perspective on the love God displays through the freedom he grants us. Going over the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Mark speaks on what true freedom and fatherly love looks like. The freedom that we have is the same freedom Jesus chose to use when he willingly and joyfully endured the cross.

This week, Dave Hooper takes us through the story of Jacob in the book of Genesis. We learn about how God transformed his deceitfulness into humility over time and the trials that he went through. Dave helps us realize our journey is not a trip to a mountain top. Our journey is to a place of trust, humility, and servitude, as was the life of Jesus Christ.

Diving into the culture of the time, Allan Aubert brings some added depth to the Parable of the Lost Son. With this newfound perspective, Allan challenges us to invite the outcasts and to celebrate when they turn to Jesus!

Godly habits are difficult to maintain, but over time there is a noticeable difference. This week, Micah Rosenstein delivers a message about the importance in recognizing the patterns in our life that subconsciously train us.

As humans, we can easily take what we have for granted and disregard those who are in need. In today's sermon, Christian Flores and a group of others share about their experience in Maputo, Mozambique with the Ascend Academy, an after-school program that strives to lift children out of poverty by giving them the skills to succeed as future professionals. Deeply impacted by their trip, they del...

We live in a world where stopping seems so impossible. From coming to a complete stop at a stop sign or going to bed on time. We KNOW we need to stop, but why is it so hard? God commands us to SHABBAT or STOP. It is built into our design as a necessity, yet it seems so impossible. Today we break down why it can be so difficult as well as how to approach learning the divine practice of Sabbath and...

Excellence and accomplishments don't just happen. Intentionality is critical. The same is true with the pursuit of holiness. We must be intentional with the decisions we make and the actions we take. But it can feel overwhelming not knowing where to begin. That's where spiritual rhythms come into play. Today we unpack some spiritual rhythms that Jesus demonstrated, why they were important...