The Avenue Community Church

The gospel isn't advice about what you need to do for God—it's the breathtaking announcement of what God has already done for you through Jesus Christ. In this powerful message from Ephesians, we're reminded that the Christian life always begins with grace. We were spiritually dead, but God, rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ. Before Scripture ever calls us to live differently, it declares who...

The church can be beautiful, but it can also be complicated. In a culture that celebrates independence and often points to the failures of organized religion, why should we keep showing up? Why stay committed when community gets messy? This message invites us to see the church from God's perspective. Instead of focusing only on the turbulence, Scripture lifts our eyes to God's eternal vision: a pe...

The Man God Chose: Lessons from Joseph | Father’s Day Message What kind of man would God choose to raise His only Son? In this Father’s Day message, we take a closer look at Joseph—the often-overlooked earthly father of Jesus. Through the Gospel of Matthew, we discover a man marked by righteousness, faithfulness, courage, and quiet obedience. When faced with public humiliation, difficult decisions...

What makes a healthy, thriving church? In this powerful message from Hebrews 10, we're reminded that the visible church is far more than a weekly gathering—it's the tangible expression of God's invisible kingdom at work in our lives. Through personal stories, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, this sermon explores why believers are called to do life together. Discover how Christ's sacr...

In this powerful message from Matthew 13, we're challenged to move beyond buildings, attendance numbers, and denominational labels to discover God's vision for His Church. Through a memorable story, we are reminded that church is not about size, production, or appearances—it's about people gathered in the name of Jesus. This message explores the difference between the visible church and the invisi...

What does it look like to praise God in every season of life? In this powerful message from Psalm 150, we're challenged to move beyond occasional worship and embrace a lifestyle of praise. Through Scripture, personal stories, and even a surprising debate about the "greatest of all time," this sermon reminds us that God's greatness far surpasses anything this world can offer.   Whether you're celeb...

Step into the timeless beauty of Psalm 23 in this powerful message from Avenue Community Church. In a world driven by anxiety, exhaustion, and the constant awareness of what we lack, this sermon invites us to rediscover the comforting voice of the Good Shepherd who leads us beside still waters and restores our souls. Through honest storytelling, biblical insight, and heartfelt encouragement, this...

On this special episode of the Avenue Community Churches podcast, Pastor Tim Johnson preaches a powerful final sermon before sabbatical, drawing from Psalm 33 to remind us that God speaks, God plans, God watches, and God saves. With urgency, warmth, and deep conviction, this message calls the church to tangible praise, steadfast trust, and confident hope in the unfailing love of the Lord. As Avenu...

In this powerful and deeply practical message from Colossians 3, we’re challenged to move beyond surface-level Christianity and embrace the everyday lordship of Jesus. From the workplace to our homes, friendships, worship, and even the way we wait, this sermon unpacks what it means to live with wholehearted devotion to Christ in the “whatever” moments of life. Whether you’re navigating family life...

In this powerful and deeply personal sermon from Psalm 54, Michael Johnson invites us into the raw, unfiltered reality of what it means to follow God when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and even painful. Through the story of David—betrayed, hunted, and outnumbered—we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about what God has done… it’s about trusting Him for what He will do.

In this message centered on Colossians 3:18–19, we move from celebration to application. If Jesus is truly risen and truly Lord, then His authority doesn’t just inspire our worship—it reshapes our homes, our marriages, and our daily interactions. “Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” That’s not abstract theology—it’s deeply personal. It means every word, every action, every r...

From the betrayal at the table to the brutality of the cross, from the silence of the grave to the triumph of the empty tomb, this sermon unpacks the full weight and wonder of the gospel. You’ll confront the reality of sin—not as a distant concept, but as something deeply personal. You’ll feel the cost of grace paid on Good Friday. You’ll sit in the uncomfortable stillness of Saturday, where faith...

In this powerful and honest message from the Avenue Community Church, we step into Psalm 31 and discover what it means to experience God when life has you on the run. Through the story of David—hunted, betrayed, and overwhelmed—we’re reminded that faith isn’t forged in comfort, but in crisis. This sermon unpacks a profound truth: God is both our protector by nature and our vindicator in action. Wh...

What does it really look like to give your life to God—fully, freely, and with joy? This powerful and heartfelt conclusion to the Life of David series invites you into a moment that goes beyond a sermon—it’s a call to wholehearted worship. Journey with us through 1 Chronicles 29 as David, no longer the warrior in the wilderness but a king with a surrendered heart, models what it means to live as a...

In this raw and deeply honest message, we’re invited into the tension of living in a “dry and weary land”—where life feels unstable, expectations fall apart, and even faith can feel distant. Through the lens of David’s wilderness experience, we wrestle with a powerful question: Are we truly seeking God… or just trying to survive on what we’ve brought with us? With vivid storytelling and a gripping...

In this powerful message from 2 Samuel 13–18, we step into the tragic story of Absalom, a son marked by injustice, silence, and a fractured relationship with his father, King David. Through the rise and fall of Absalom, this sermon exposes a timeless truth: hurt people hurt people. But this message is more than a cautionary tale—it’s a call to healing. You’ll be challenged to consider: What happen...

What happens when a warrior stops fighting? When a king retreats to the rooftop instead of leading on the battlefield? And when secret sin begins to write a story no one else can see? In this powerful and sobering message from Avenue Community Church, we step into one of the most tragic chapters in Scripture—David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11–12). The man after God’s own heart falls—not in a moment...

In this powerful and deeply moving message, Avenue Community Church invites us into one of the most breathtaking portraits of the gospel in all of Scripture — 2 Samuel 9. What if one of the “throwaway” stories in the Old Testament is actually a masterpiece of grace? In The Gospel According to Mephibosheth, we step into the unlikely story of a forgotten, crippled descendant of Saul — a man hiding i...

In this week’s message from Avenue Community Church, we step into Psalm 101 and listen as David makes a bold declaration of intent. Before he rules a kingdom, he rules his own heart. Before he reforms a nation, he commits to reforming himself. Through the rich biblical language of hesed (covenant love) and mishpat (justice), we explore what happens when mercy and righteousness become inseparable i...

What do you do when disrespect pushes you toward revenge—and wisdom calls you back? In this powerful sermon from 1 Samuel 25, we step into the wilderness with David, a moment where hunger, insult, and unchecked anger collide. After faithfully protecting Nabal’s household, David is repaid with contempt—and suddenly the future king stands on the edge of bloodshed. This is not David at his best. This...

Friends. Do we really know what that word means anymore? In this message, we zoom in on one of the most powerful and often misunderstood friendships in Scripture: David and Jonathan. Drawing from 1 Samuel 18:1–4, this sermon challenges our shallow, modern ideas of connection and calls us back to a biblical vision of friendship marked by loyalty, covenant, sacrifice, and Christ-centered love. Why d...

What does it really mean to be a “fool” before God—and could it be closer to home than we think? In this bold and unfiltered sermon from Psalm 53, we confront one of Scripture’s most uncomfortable truths: the problem of human sin isn’t merely intellectual—it’s deeply rooted in the heart. Tracing Psalm 53 alongside Romans 1–3, Titus 3, and 1 Corinthians 1, this message exposes the universal human b...

In this honest and hope-filled message from Acts 9, we explore the heart of the gospel through the dramatic conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Tracing Paul’s conversion alongside the wider witness of Scripture, this sermon exposes the illusion of neutrality before God and invites us to reckon with the ongoing work of transformation in the Christian life. From the blinding light on the Damascus road to...

What if faith isn’t about controlling the year ahead—but learning how to move with the waves? In this New Year message from Avenue Community Churches, we’re invited into Psalm 40 and into the honest, rhythmic life of David: a life where praise and pain, gratitude and desperation, trust and waiting all exist at the same time. This episode refuses the tidy version of spirituality and instead offers...

The holidays promise joy—but for many of us, they arrive tangled with grief, loneliness, stress, and unanswered prayers. In this deeply human and hope-filled message, we sit with the honesty of Psalm 61 and discover what it means to cry out to God when our hearts are faint and we feel at the ends of the earth. Through humor, storytelling, and pastoral wisdom, this episode explores how David teache...