The Avenue Church Podcast

In this transformative episode of our church podcast, we delve into the timeless virtue of patience and its profound impact on our spiritual and everyday lives. In a world that often demands instant results and immediate gratification, developing patience can seem challenging, yet it is a cornerstone of a faithful and fulfilling life.

In this episode, we dive deep into the theme of rejection and how to face it with grace and faith. Life often brings moments of rejection that can leave us feeling hurt and discouraged. However, through the lens of Scripture and the stories of biblical figures, we uncover the profound purpose and lessons behind these challenging experiences.

In this inspiring sermon, Pastor Chad Rogers dives into the challenges and spiritual journey of letting go of control. Often, our desire to manage every aspect of our lives can hinder our faith and relationship with God. Join us as we explore biblical principles and practical steps to surrender our need for control and trust in God's perfect plan.

For so many of us, anxiety can be a daily struggle that fights to control us. From seemingly trivial worries to debilitating anguish, our experiences may seem unavoidable. What could be behind all of this anxiety, and how can we find relief?

The Avenue Church welcomes Austin Fischer. Austin is the teaching pastor at Vista Community Church in Temple, TX as well as the author of Young, Restless, No Longer Reformed . You can follow him online at purpletheology.com .

We live in a world with limitless challenges and struggles. Even a glance at social media makes this evident. To make matters worse, ignorance and malice can often be found in the comments. What’s God’s will for us as a church, as individuals, to counter this? How can we make a true difference in our world, our city, and the neighborhoods where we live?

Last words are always important. What were God’s last recorded words to His people prior to four hundred years of silence? Could these words still be important to us today? As we close out the book of Malachi and our Welcome Home series, Pastor David explores these last words and encourages us to respond to what God is trying to say to us in our lives.

Have you ever wanted to give up doing the right thing, especially when you see bad people make it in life? Maybe, you’ve simply lost the desire to follow God because you haven't seen Him working around you. Centuries before Jesus, God’s people were feeling the same way. The prophet Malachi challenged them. He asked them to put God to the test. Join us as Pastor David explains what this test looked...

Have you ever had a situation when you were completely convinced of your viewpoint only to discover how off you really were? It happens to all of us. As we continue in the book of Malachi this week, we will learn that God’s people found themselves in the same predicament. What happened? How did God show up? Join us as Pastor David walks us through these questions and shares how God wants to adjust...

Four hundred years before Jesus, God used Malachi to call out religious leaders and make plain the damage they are doing. How about you? Has the church caused you to walk away? Or, has the church caused you to live a fake life, pretending to be something you aren’t? Join us as we hear a story of the damage our choices and the choices of others can make in our faith journey, but how God is always t...

Are you bored with God? Maybe a little tired of going through the motions of church and trying to do the right thing? You aren’t alone. Even in the Bible, people felt the same way. That’s why God led the prophet, Malach,i to speak out. Join in as Pastor David walks us through a “family meeting” God had with his chosen people as described in the book of Malachi. Discover, or rediscover, what a new...

Has God failed us? Be honest. Many of us have felt that way, especially over the past few years. Maybe, you felt that God has not been there for you. You’ve prayed, and God didn’t answer. Your life fell apart, and you didn’t see Him do anything. Does God really love us? If so, why do we feel this way? Join us as Pastor David walks us through these questions by looking at what God has to say in the...

Let's welcome Pastor David home! Hear amazing stories about how God used David during his sabbatical.

Everyone has been gifted to make a difference. Yes, that includes you! God can use anyone to make an impact. In fact, He’s gifted each one of us in unique ways to make a difference in our church and the community. This week, Zach Wright, our Ennis campus pastor, helps us explore what it means to be who God created us to be and how He’s made us to make an impact!

Have you ever been impacted by another person’s generosity? Maybe as a kid, someone brought you an unexpected gift on Christmas. Or, your car broke down, and a kind stranger stopped and offered you help. Generosity comes in many forms. Money. Time. Acts of service. What does God have to say about it? What role are we meant to play in generosity, and how can we start making it a part of our lives,...

Super-sizing a meal at a fast-food restaurant is easy. Don’t you wish we could do the same in life? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply say, “I’d like to Whatasize that job promotion, please!” In that pursuit, we can easily be consumed with busyness, thinking that we are getting it done and living life to the fullest. Just maybe, we are missing it. Maybe this isn’t the life God has intended for...

If your life was made into a movie, how would your story be told? What kind of plot would it have? In the stories of our lives, we often search for meaning only to be answered by brokenness. The plot never seems to find resolution. So, what does God have to say about our lives, our stories? How can God’s story, Jesus’ story, give direction to our own? Join us as Chase Brown shares what happens whe...

Experiencing the death of a mentor can shake who you are. It may even alter the direction your life is going. Now, imagine what the followers of Jesus experienced when He was killed. What did they do? Jesus had warned them of His death, even said it would be better for them if He went away. How could that be so? Join us as Chase Brown shares how God displayed his power in this situation and how it...

The future can be a scary place. Anxiety easily overcomes anyone awaiting a test result, walking into a yearly review, or studying for an upcoming exam. Insecurity can quickly take over any thoughts about career growth, not to mention having enough money to retire. As followers of Jesus, how can we experience the eternal security that God has promised? Guest speaker John Lindstrom explores this id...

Have you been “too busy?” When was the last time you completed your to-do list? What if you had a to-don’t list? Corey ten Boom said, “That if the Devil can’t make you sin, he will make you busy.” Listen in as Chad Rogers, one of our student ministers, gives us some practical steps to help us make the most of our time.

How are you planning to beat the heat this summer? At The Avenue, we are here for you! Join us for the first speaker of our summer series, Gideon Apé, from Christ Fellowship Miami.

Today we want to celebrate 31 years of Pastor David’s leadership and service at The Avenue. Sometimes we need to pause and look back in order to move forward. We are excited to hear about how the balance between rest and work can make a difference in the life of a church. (Originally aired on 5/16/21)

Moms, you may feel overwhelmed, overworked, under appreciated, and maybe that you are failing or have failed in your role as a mother. No mom can confidently say, “I got this. Kids are great and excelling in all things. The house is perfect. My career in order. I am beautiful and have the perfect husband.” That person does not exist. They only exist in TV land. This morning, instead of holding up...

Maybe you’ve been blessed with a strong family heritage rich with tradition, full of strong values that get passed from generation to generation. Or maybe your the Idea of building a family legacy is overwhelming and you have no idea where to start. Today, we will be discussing and viewing practical steps on how to build, and how to continue a legacy.

Are you tired of telling your kids to put down their phones? When was the last time that you experienced a peaceful 15 minute break from your cell phone? Now more than ever we are using technology and letting it distract us from our everyday lives. Today we are talking about practical ways to use technology without letting it take over our lives.