AVL City Church Podcast

Every meal tells a story, but this one rewrites yours. At weddings, meals celebrate union. At Thanksgiving, they recall gratitude. But at the Lord’s Table, the meal reveals covenant. In this message, Kin by Covenant, we step back into the Upper Room and rediscover what Jesus was really doing when He broke the bread and passed the cup. This wasn’t a ritual, it was a revolution. He was forming a fam...

In John 4:31–42, while the disciples were focused on lunch, Jesus was focused on lives. They saw a meal; He saw a mission. He said, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me.” The Samaritan woman dropped her jar, ran to her city, and turned her story into an invitation. She went from shame to a spark that set her community on fire. Jesus shows us that true fulfillment isn’t found in consumptio...

We all have wells we keep returning to, routines that promise refreshment but never really satisfy. The approval from a post. The buzz of success. The comfort of distraction. The woman at the well had her jar, and we all have ours. But in John 4, Jesus sits by Jacob’s well to show us something radical: He doesn’t want to give you another refill ...He wants to give you a new source! This message ex...

What if your most awkward moments are actually divine appointments? In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well — at noon — in one of the most uncomfortable, countercultural encounters in all of Scripture. She’s got a past, a pattern, and a thirst she can’t satisfy. But Jesus doesn’t shame her. He meets her. He crosses the cultural, moral, and spiritual lines that divide her from truth — an...

“He must increase, I must decrease.” John the Baptist’s disciples were upset, his crowds were shrinking while Jesus’ were growing. But instead of jealousy, John rejoiced. He knew something we often forget: the goal of life is not self-promotion, but Christ-exaltation. In this episode, we dig into John 3:22 –36 and unpack why your calling, your influence, and even your identity must be received, no...

John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible BUT maybe the most under-lived. We quote it at football games, print it on coffee mugs, and post it on Instagram. But do we live it? In this episode, we break open the Gospel in a single breath: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NASB) This i...

2025 feels heavy. Fear, division, and violence dominate the headlines. Truth feels slippery—everyone shouting their own version of reality. Another tragedy every week. Another reason to stay quiet, numb, or distracted. But this is not the hour for silent survival. This message takes you straight into the urgency of this moment, through the life and courageous faith of Charlie Kirk—who spent his la...

Nicodemus had religion. He had knowledge, morality, and respect. Yet when he came to Jesus at night, he heard the most shocking words of his life: “You must be born again.” Jesus wasn’t offering Nicodemus advice—He was confronting him with truth. Religion can’t save you. Good works can’t open the door. Credentials can’t grant access. The only password into the Kingdom is new birth from above. In t...

Jesus walked into the Temple—and instead of worship, He found a marketplace. With a whip in hand, He drove out corruption and declared: “Stop making My Father’s house a place of business!”  This wasn’t just about flipping tables—it was about flipping an entire system of exploitation, empty religion, and fake spirituality. And then He dropped a riddle that pointed to the cross: “Destroy this templ...

“Zeal for God’s House: When Jesus Flipped the Tables” | John 2:13–17 Imagine walking into church and finding a flea market instead of worship. That’s exactly what Jesus encountered at Passover—and He didn’t stay silent. He made a whip, flipped tables, and drove corruption out of God’s house. In this episode, we explore: • Why Jesus’ anger was about more than money—it was about nations being blocke...

“When the Wine Runs Out: God’s Purpose in Your Emptiness” | John 2:1–12 In John 2, Jesus’ first recorded miracle takes place at a wedding—but the crisis wasn’t just that they ran out of wine. It was a prophetic sign of what happens when human joy, strength, and resources run dry. In this teaching, we unpack: • Why God sometimes lets your “wine” run out before He moves • How old religious container...

Have you ever had that moment when you just  knew — that’s the one ? Whether it’s the right person, the right path, or the right purpose, something deep inside confirms it. In this episode of  The Gospels , we unpack  John 1:35–51 , where four powerful movements reveal how Jesus isn’t just another teacher or prophet— He’s the One  the world’s been waiting for. We’ll explore: How John the Baptist d...

EPISODE: How to Overcome Temptation and Walk in Victory What if the temptation you’re facing isn’t just about the moment—but about your mission? In this powerful episode, we look at Jesus’ wilderness test and uncover what it means to stand firm, even when Satan questions your identity. Jesus faced real temptation. But instead of folding, He fought with the Word—and showed us how to win. We’ll expl...

AVL City Church is a movement that exists to inspire you to discover your Maker and all you are made for. #asyougogodthroughyou Temptation vs Testing: What’s Really Happening in Your Wilderness? There’s a divine difference between temptation and testing—one is meant to destroy you, the other to develop you. In this message, we walk through Luke 4 and Mark 1 to uncover the power, purpose, and proce...

Before Jesus ever preached a sermon, worked a miracle, or cast out a demon—He stepped into the water. Not for sin. Not for show. But to fulfill all righteousness. This episode takes you deep into the baptism of Jesus and the bold testimony of John the Baptist. Why did the sinless Son of God submit to a baptism of repentance? What does it mean to “Behold the Lamb of God”? And why does your obedienc...

One word lit the desert on fire — REPENT. Before Jesus stepped into the public eye, God sent a wild, raw, untamed man to prepare the way:  John the Baptist. He wasn’t soft. He wasn’t safe. He didn’t suggest. He commanded:  REPENT — for the Kingdom of Heaven is near. This episode is an unapologetic deep-dive into the  forgotten power of repentance : 💥 What repentance  actually  means (hint: not gu...

What was Jesus doing for the first 30 years of His life? Why does Scripture highlight His growth instead of skipping straight to the miracles? In this message, we unpack Luke 2:40 and 2:52—two powerful verses that summarize the formation of Jesus in His youth. Jesus, though fully God, submitted Himself to the ordinary, slow, and sacred process of human development. He grew—in wisdom, stature, and...

This Father’s Day, we’re getting real about what it means to be a father — not just in name, but in legacy. Proverbs 20:7 reminds us that the integrity of a righteous man blesses generations after him. But what happens when fathers are absent? And what does it look like when men step up to lead, love, and be present? In this honest and hope-filled episode, we: Redefine fatherhood beyond biology Ho...

What was Jesus doing between the manger and the start of His public ministry? In this episode, we explore the often overlooked “silent years” of Jesus’ life. Based on Luke 2:39–52, we unpack how the Son of God was shaped in obscurity—growing in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and people. We also confront three major myths: Did Jesus perform miracles as a child? Was He fully aware of His divine...

In this episode, we journey through Matthew 2:12–23, a story that is often overshadowed by the more familiar scenes of the Christmas narrative. While we celebrate the joy of Christ’s birth, this passage reveals the raw and unsettling reality of His early days: warnings in dreams, midnight escapes to Egypt, and the tragic massacre of the innocents. Through Joseph’s quiet obedience and the Magi’s fa...

🎙️  The Table is Set: A Feast of Covenant and Grace In this episode, we explore a meal that changed history—a table prepared with prophetic whispers, heavenly anticipation, and a covenant sealed with love. Join us as we journey through Luke 22:14–23 and Revelation 19, discovering: 🍞  The Table of Desire  – Jesus’ deep longing to share the Passover meal, knowing the weight of the cross ahead. 🍷 ...

There’s a war at the threshold—right at the door of your mind and heart. In 2 Corinthians 11:3, Paul warns us not to be led astray from “the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ,” just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning. That deception didn’t begin in the body—it began at the threshold of the mind. In this message, we unpack what it means to “cross the threshold,” the spiritual an...

In this powerful and deeply moving Mother’s Day sermon, we journey through 1 Kings 17 and discover how God meets mothers right where they are—in seasons of scarcity, heartbreak, resilience, and radical faith. Using the story of the widow of Zarephath, this message honors the full spectrum of motherhood: joyful, grieving, single, waiting, spiritual, and grandmothering. You’ll hear real-life insight...

We’ve made the Magi part of our Christmas nativity scene, but what if their story was never meant to be crammed into December 25th? In this episode, we explore the powerful and often overlooked truth of Matthew 2—the journey of the Magi, the spiritual sleepiness of religious insiders, and the faithful legacy of Daniel that may have led pagan astrologers to worship the Messiah. You’ll discover: Why...

What if your waiting is sacred? What if your ordinary Tuesday is a setup for a divine encounter? In this powerful episode, we explore Luke 2:21–38 and discover how Simeon and Anna found Jesus in a world of tension, obscurity, and delay. You’ll uncover how to: Wait with expectation  in a world that rushes everything. Recognize Jesus  when others are distracted. Worship in the middle  of your pain,...