Antioch Georgetown

In this episode of Growing Forward, Andy Comer and Heather Ferrell discuss the biblical answer to one of the most difficult questions of the Christian life: Why does God allow pain and suffering? Drawing from Scripture, including Ruth, Job, Paul, and Jesus’s teaching, they explore how suffering can warn us, draw us nearer to God, reveal His goodness, and remind us that this world is not our home....

Today, we look at a woman who seemed to have no hope and no future. Through the power of redemption, she found rest, love, and a place in God's unfolding story. Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We are a church in Georgetown, TX, and our mission is simple--We lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way. Get Connected: 📱 Our App: https://antiochgt.com/app 💻 Website: https://antiochgt.com 👥...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Andy and Heather explore what the Bible says about true freedom, challenging the cultural idea that freedom means "doing whatever we want." Instead, drawing from passages like Galatians 5 and Romans 6, they explain how freedom and morality rise and fall together, and how our freedom in Christ is meant to be used to love and serve others. They also unpack what it...

Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you or abandoned you? In this message from Ruth chapter 2, we'll witness the extraordinary kindness Boaz extends to Ruth—a kindness that points us to the even greater kindness of God toward His children. Through this passage, we'll see that even when God seems silent, He is faithfully at work behind the scenes. He has not abandoned His people. His mercies...

The story of Ruth is more than a captivating love story—it is a powerful testimony of commitment and devotion. Ruth exemplifies what it means to leave everything behind in pursuit of something greater. As we journey through Ruth chapter 1, we’ll see that following Jesus requires more than a desire to change. It calls for self-denial, a deliberate decision to follow Him, and a steadfast determinati...

What’s next for the next generation at Antioch? In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer and Kids Director Angela Asher talk about the heart behind NXT (Antioch's VBS), writing in-house KIDS curriculum, and why investing in the next generation may be the most important discipleship step you can take!

The life of Samson is one of great disappointment. He's a man with great strength and so much potential, yet he finds ways to bring his own life to ruin. While Samson is not the example of a man you want to pattern your life after, he is a man who's life serves as a pattern for Christ. Today, let's explore 10 ways Samson serves as a shadow of the coming Messiah. Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We a...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Andy and Heather unpack why our deepest longings can’t be satisfied by worldly desires—no matter how good they seem. Looking at Samson, Jesus’s wilderness temptations, and 1 John 2, they trace every temptation back to three root issues: the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life, and show how a relationship with Jesus—not more rules—is th...

The judge Samson is remembered for his supernatural strength. He tore apart a lion with his bare hands and killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of a donkey. Yet despite his physical strength, Samson was spiritually weak. He struggled with the lust of the eyes, the desires of the flesh, and the pride of life. Today, we can be encouraged by this truth: where we are weak, Jesus is strong. His st...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy reveals his net worth—and it’s not a number you’ll find in a bank account. Join Andy and Heather as they unpack a biblical view of net worth, heritage, and five practical ways to raise not just kids, but godly adults on mission for Jesus.

Today, we’re going to look at Jephthah, a seriously flawed leader that God uses to rescue His people from the Ammonites—and what that means for us today. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use imperfect people who made foolish decisions, this powerful and tragic story has an answer. Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We are a church in Georgetown, TX, and our mission is simple--We lead people to...

After 20 years of marriage, Pastor Andy Comer and his wife, Erin Comer, sit down to share five hard-won lessons on marriage, parenting, faith, health, and finances. From navigating hard years and ministry pressure to rebuilding health and simplifying life, they offer real stories and practical wisdom for couples in any season. Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or decades in, these 5 lessons w...

The gospel is far deeper than we often realize. In Ephesians 2, we see that God has done more than forgive our sins—He has made us alive with Christ, raised us with Him, and given us a new purpose. Welcome to Antioch Georgetown! We are a church in Georgetown, TX, and our mission is simple--We lead people to follow Christ in a life-changing way. Get Connected: 📱 Our App: https://antiochgt.com/app...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer and Heather Ferrell unpack the Bible’s teaching on blessing and cursing through the story of Abimelech and Jotham, along with the significance of Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal in Deuteronomy. These Old Testament themes point us all to Jesus, who became a curse for us so that by faith we can receive every spiritual blessing and a secure identity...

Abimelech’s story is a tragic mess. Driven by selfish ambition, he conspires to seize power by murdering his seventy brothers. He is godless, ruthless, and self-serving—and that dangerous combination brings destruction to everyone under his leadership. In Judges 9, Pastor Andy uses the story of Abimelech to show how godless leaders become dangerous leaders. What happens when a leader has ambition...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer unpacks Jesus’s teaching in John 15 on the vine and branches and shows you how to read Scripture wide, deep, and in context so your life is truly rooted in Christ!

Life has a way of throwing the unexpected at us. Through our own decisions, the choices of others, or circumstances beyond our control, we often find ourselves asking, “How did I get here?” But instead of focusing on the past, the better question is, “Where do I go from here?” As we continue exploring the life of Gideon, we’ll see how God led him step by step through a series of tests: the purity...

In this episode of Antioch Conversations, Pastor Andy Comer sits down with new associate pastor Kert Prater to talk about his journey of faith, call to ministry, and heart for worship. Kert shares about his family, his passion for discipling the next generation, and how songwriting and congregational worship help root God’s Word in our hearts. They look ahead to a season of multiplication at Antio...

In Judges 6, the Lord meets Gideon and calls him a “valiant warrior.” Yet Gideon doesn’t look the part—he appears fearful and uncertain. While Gideon is focused on changing his circumstances, God is focused on changing his identity. Today, we’ll explore how the Lord is still at work within us, transforming our hearts and shaping us into valiant warriors who live on mission with Him. Welcome to Ant...

In this episode, Pastor Andy Comer and Heather Ferrell explore the four seasons of faith—beginning, growing, doubting, and bold—and how Scripture guides us through each one. Whether your faith feels fragile or fearless right now, you’ll find practical encouragement and next steps to trust Jesus right where you are!

Today, we meet Barak—a military commander hesitant to lead Israel against a powerful oppressor. God has already promised His presence, but Barak faces a daunting reality: a manpower shortage and a serious technological disadvantage. In this passage, we’ll wrestle with what it really means to trust God when circumstances are less than idea and discover what it looks like to lead and follow with bol...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Pastor Andy Comer and Pastor Lyle Castellaw discuss how pastors can finish well in ministry by staying rooted in Jesus, avoiding burnout, and cultivating healthy rhythms of rest and refreshment. They also unpack the hidden struggles many pastors face and how churches can pray for, support, and practically encourage their leaders.

Today, we journey with a judge named Ehud. With no army, no funding, and no conventional strategy, he appears to be the ultimate underdog against a powerful big dog. Yet through his life, we see how God uses Ehud’s left hand as His upper hand to deliver Israel from the Moabites. It’s an inspiring story of how God uses the weak to defeat the strong. Listen as Pastor Andy shares three types of peopl...

In this episode of Growing Forward, Andy and Heather unpack what it really means to parent as a form of discipleship in a world full of competing influences. Drawing from Judges, Deuteronomy, Proverbs, and Ephesians, they explore the parent’s role as a shepherd, how our own walk with God and marriage shape our kids, and practical ways to guard children—especially around technology—without over-pro...

The book of Judges is the “wild west” of the Bible—a messy, dark season in Israel’s history. After settling in the land, the people of Israel failed to continue the fight God had called them to, leaving work unfinished and ground unconquered. In Judges 3, we’re introduced to Othniel, the first judge, who shows us what it looks like when God raises up a faithful leader to step into the battle. His...