Avalon Church

Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave—and one of the most freeing. In this message, Pastor K Paul walks through Jesus’ parable of the unmerciful servant and reveals why unforgiveness keeps us chained while forgiveness sets us free. Through Scripture, personal story, and practical wisdom, we learn how to overcome forgiveness blockers, trust God with the details, and live a life...

In this powerful message, The Attack of Temptation , we explore how temptation works, why it comes without warning, and how it can either destroy us or strengthen us. Using the story of Job and the words of Jesus in the Lord’s Prayer, we learn that temptation is not only a trap — it is also a test designed to grow our faith.

What if the thing holding you back this year isn’t your circumstances—but unforgiveness? In this message, we explore Jesus’ words in the Lord’s Prayer: “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” This teaching challenges us to get honest about sin, release bitterness, and experience the freedom Christ promises. This episode unpacks what sin really is, why forgiveness matters, and how living...

In this message, Pastor Bob Smith teaches from Matthew 6:11 and explores what it truly means to trust God one day at a time. 

Is Christmas just tradition — or is it truth? In this message, Pastor K Paul presents The Case for Christmas , showing that the birth of Jesus is not a myth or fairytale, but a historically grounded, prophetically fulfilled, and life-changing reality. Drawing from the Gospel of Luke, archaeological discoveries, fulfilled prophecy, and real-life transformation stories — including Lee Strobel’s jour...

In this message from our Live Focused series, Pastor K. Paul explores what Jesus meant when He taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done.” We’re reminded that two kingdoms are constantly competing for our allegiance—the kingdom of self and the kingdom of God. While living for ourselves may feel natural, it often leads to anxiety and emptiness. Living for God’s kingdom, though it may...

This week, Pastor K. Paul continues our “Live Focused” series by diving into the first words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father in heaven.”  In this message, we discover how these two words settle five major relationships in our lives: the unseen world, the seen world, our relationship with others, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with God.  Through powerful encouragement and p...

Primary Text: Matthew 6:5–8 In a world engineered for distraction, Jesus calls us to prayer that is simple, sincere, and intimate — prayer that forms us, transforms us, and anchors us in God’s presence.

Teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Pastor K.Paul challenges us to live with joyful generosity, knowing God multiplies what we offer Him. Through stories of baptism, partnerships with local churches, and powerful statistics from Fort Wayne city leaders, we see how spiritual seeds can transform neighborhoods, families, and entire communities. Our city is the field. Our faith is the seed. And God pro...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul challenges us to consider the silent sermon our lives are always preaching. Before we ever speak a word about Jesus, our choices, attitudes, and responses reveal what we truly believe. We are reminded that faith isn’t merely something we confess, it’s something we embody. When we choose forgiveness over bitterness, humility over pride, and obedience over comf...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul walks through Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus warns us to “be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men.” In a culture obsessed with being seen, Jesus invites us to something deeper—giving not for recognition, but from a heart transformed by grace. Learn how to examine your motives, understand the difference between empty and eternal rewards, and red...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul unpacks one of Jesus’ most radical teachings — “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” He challenges us to step beyond comfort and convenience into a love that reflects the very heart of God. Loving our enemies isn’t weakness; it’s maturity. We’re called to be tools in the Maker’s hands — bringing light where there’s darkness and healing whe...

This week, Pastor K.Paul unpacks Jesus’ radical teaching from Matthew 5:38–42. In a world obsessed with payback, Jesus calls us to live free from retaliation. Drawing from the oldest law known to humanity—“an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth”—Pastor K.Paul shows how this ancient rule was actually a starting point for mercy , not revenge.

This week, guest speaker, John Suciu, unpacks one of the most challenging passages in Scripture — Matthew 5:17–20. In it, Jesus declares that He didn’t come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it . What does that mean for how we live today? Through humor, honesty, and deep biblical insight, John reminds us that Jesus is our Creator, our Destiny, and our Purpose — and that He has the audacity to tel...

This week, Pastor Kodi unpacks the difference between a private and personal faith. A private faith is silent—kept hidden between you and God. But a personal faith impacts everyone around you, shining brightly for others to see. From Isaiah to Revelation, the story of the light points to Jesus, the true source of life. And now, we—the Church—are called to reflect that light. So wake up, repent, an...

This week we kicked off our Live Free series with Jesus’ words: ‘You are the salt of the earth.’ Salt preserves, flavors, and purifies—but only when it leaves the shaker. Discover what it means to live as salt in the world and bring real impact in Christ. October 5, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:13

This week at Avalon we closed out our Beatitudes series with a challenging message: Blessed Insults. Jesus reminds us that persecution is not a sign of failure, but a mark of faithfulness. From the slander faced by the early church to the pressures we face today, following Christ will cost us something — but it’s worth everything. In this message Pastor K.Paul explores what it means to live as ‘ac...

Persecution is not the end of the story—it’s part of faithfully following Jesus. In this message, Pastor Bob Smith unpacks Matthew 5:10–12, reminding us that persecution is not a sign of failure but of faithfulness. Discover why Jesus calls the persecuted ‘blessed,’ how the kingdom of heaven sustains us in trials, and how to rejoice when the world pushes back against the light of Christ.

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul continues our Beatitudes series by unpacking Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” What does it mean to truly be at peace with God? And how do we live as Christ’s ambassadors of reconciliation in a world desperate for peace? Discover why peace is not something we keep but Someone we know—the Prince of Peace.

September 7, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–8 This week, Pastor K. Paul unpacked Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8). Do you want to see God more clearly in your life, your family, your city? It starts with the heart. Listen in as we talk about holiness, guarding your heart, and the dangerous prayer that could change everything.

August 31, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–7 What does it really mean to live with mercy? This week at Avalon, Pastor K. Paul continued our journey through the Beatitudes with a message called “Blessed Mercy” from Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” Mercy, Pastor K. Paul explained, isn’t just feeling sorry for someone—it’s entering their world, seeing with the...

This week in our Beatitudes series, Pastor K. Paul unpacks one of the most searching questions Jesus ever raises: What are you hungry for? Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” But so often, we chase after happiness, possessions, and self-driven goals—only to end up empty. What if true fulfillment isn’t about consuming more…but surrenderi...

August 17, 2025 • Kodi Mullins • Matthew 5:5 This week, Pastor Kodi continues our Beatitudes series with a deep dive into “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Far from weakness, biblical meekness is gentleness, humility, and increased faith in the One who holds all things together. Through stories, Scripture, and real-life examples, we’ll see how meekness transforms how we resp...

August 10, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–4 This week, we explored Jesus’ words: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” But this isn’t just about personal grief—it’s about spiritual brokenness. When we truly mourn our sin and the suffering of others, we find ourselves aligned with the heart of God. Listen in as we uncover how mourning opens our eyes, softens our hearts, and...

August 3, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–3, Matthew 7:24–29  In this message from our Beatitudes series, we explore Jesus’ bold opening line: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to be poor in spirit—and why would Jesus call it blessed ? Discover why the gateway to the Kingdom of God is through spiritual dependence, not strength, and how embr...