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What is your one thing?In this episode of the Stress Less series, Alex preaches Philippians 3:13 and Lokelani joins for the Q&A after the amen. Paul wasn't scattered. He was a runner with his eyes on one finish line. Most of our stress doesn't come from having too little. It comes from carrying things God never asked us to carry.We look at where “one thing” shows up in Scripture (Luke 10:42, Mark 10:21, John 9:25, Psalm 27:4), what Jesus' one thing was, and how to find yours.FREE STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jpDsiLG0XZi9jchdd1RoIt_FEtYM-lB6/view?usp=sharingSupport the ministry: https://amenpodcast.com/donateAmen Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amen-podcast/id1437840199 Amen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55g6BqsNLWNPWz7TuQ1QBK?si=uj86K1L8TiOJjmmFiZ7MdwAmen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@amenpodcast?si=uVsPlTyabiGI6TG4 House Church 808 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@housechurch808?si=54HXOpoLpDQHZW5mHouse Church Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church-with-alex-wilson/id1871396334 House Church Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RejGA2t3jPTJyUabUBnH8?si=BHTBhCDLQeWI2tTtFi2OTwhousechurchkauai.comGo out and be the church.

Paul had something better than Mamba mentality. In Philippians 3:12 he says he has not obtained it and he is not already perfect, but he presses on to make it his own, because Christ Jesus made him His own.Warren Wiersbe called this holy dissatisfaction. We are content in Christ, but never content with where we are in our walk with Him.Alex breaks down why we need it, why comparison quietly kills it, and how remembering where you were when Christ found you keeps you in the race.After the Amen question: Are you dependent on Christ, or have you grown complacent?Study guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I-2afmFofQc4JK2fyDxRw7H5vVND1At9vPwUYFK-X3Y/edit?tab=t.0Donate: https://amenpodcast.com/donateFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amenpodcast/Subscribe to Email List: https://amenpodcast.com/subscribeAmen Podcast: https://youtube.com/amenpodcastAmen Podcast (spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/55g6BqsNLWNPWz7TuQ1QBKAmen Podcast (apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amen-podcast/id1437840199

counting all as loss, that we may gain Christ! Philippians 3:8-11. amenpodcast.com/donate

SPOTIFY DESCRIPTIONComparison is not just a bad habit. It is a confidence problem. In Philippians 3:4-7, Paul lists seven things that made him look impressive and then moves every one of them into the loss column. We talk about why we compare, what it costs us, and the only comparison that gives you real confidence.Free study guide for this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItSPfIlbyjDn8zYFAwAmnGoeeTUBXMyZ/view?usp=drivesdkThis podcast is listener supported. If it has helped you, consider giving at amenpodcast.com/donate, Venmo @amenpodcast, or Cash App $amenalex.Go out and be the church.

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Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego got thrown into a furnace heated seven times hotter than normal, and someone showed up in there with them. Your idols will not do that. When the heat gets turned up in your life, look around for the thing you have been trusting. If you can't find it, you just found your idol.In this message from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, we walk through why Paul warns the Corinthian church with the failures of Israel in the wilderness, the four things that made them fall, and why you cannot kill an idol by trying harder. Idols do not get defeated. They get replaced. And the only One with the right to that throne is Christ.We also deal with the verse everybody quotes wrong. God never promised He would not give you more than you can bear. He promised He would not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, and that with the temptation He would provide the way out. Those are two very different promises.This is part of our Maturity series at House Church Kauai, verse by verse through 1 Corinthians.housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Alex separated his AC joint racing the guys after church, and suddenly everything he took for granted with two working arms was gone. That's the whole point of Philippians 3:1-3. Paul is writing to a church being pressured by Judaizers, people telling Gentile believers they had to become Jewish before they could become Christian. Paul calls it what it is: dogs, evildoers, mutilators of the flesh.In this episode we walk through why confidence in the flesh grieves God and isn't safe for you, five problems with trusting what you can do, and three ways to actually rely on God instead. Plus the line that ties it all together: joy comes from reliance, not restraint.Alex and Lokelani also talk about how false teachers keep people locked in, why the “better version of yourself” message is not the gospel, and the very easy test for whether a Christian influencer is putting their confidence in the flesh or in Christ.Part of the Stress Less series through Philippians.CHAPTERS0:00 I broke my shoulder racing after church2:20 Who the Judaizers were (Acts 10, 11, 15)5:30 Reading Philippians 3:1-36:15 It grieves God13:00 It isn't safe for you13:35 Dogs, evildoers, and those who mutilate the flesh17:00 Five problems with confidence in the flesh25:40 How to actually rely on God27:50 Joy comes from reliance, not restraint31:00 The physical can never reach the spiritual35:15 So what gives you confidence?37:40 After the Amen44:45 How false teachers keep people hooked48:50 The iPad I destroyed for no reason53:45 How to spot confidence in the flesh onlineamenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Most churches teach that good Christians get extra crowns in heaven and lazy Christians barely make it in. That's not in the Bible. And that teaching is quietly wrecking your walk with God.In this sermon from our Maturity series, Alex breaks down 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and shows why the race Paul describes is not about earning rewards. It's about certainty. Jesus already ran your race. He already set the score. It's signed and sealed in blood. So why run with discipline at all?That's the question this whole sermon answers.In this episode:* The “extra crowns” theology and where it falls apart* Two-tier Christianity: why carnal Christians don't exist* What Paul actually means by “disqualified” (warning, not verdict)* The already and the not yet: what you're actually running toward* Mike Tyson, cross country, and why certainty changes how you run* 3 systems to build so you actually finishYou will trip. You will fall. But God is not recording your time. He's waiting for you at the finish line.Links:Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate | Amen Podcast on Apple & Spotify | @amenpodcast and @housechurch808 on YouTube | House Church podcast on Apple & Spotify | housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Most of our stress comes from people online telling us what to be, what to wear, what to buy, and where to go. Jesus frees us from all of that.In this episode of the Stress Less series through Philippians, Alex and Lokelani look at Epaphroditus, a man named after a pagan god who became one of Paul's most trusted brothers in the ministry. Paul gives him five titles: brother, fellow worker, fellow soldier, messenger, and minister. If the people influencing you don't fit that list, they shouldn't be influencing you.In this episode:* The 5 titles every godly influence in your life should have* Why you should look for influences in places of suffering, not prosperity* Why a screen pastor can never replace a physical one* No, there is no “spirit of tardiness”* How to be de-influenced: honor godly people, look at their life, think for yourself, and watch out for the vainAfter the Amen question: How do you need Christ to influence you? Answer in the comments.Support the podcast: amenpodcast.com/donateListen to the Amen Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify YouTube House Church podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify housechurchkauai.com#Philippians #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #StressLess #AmenPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Why do so many of our conversations about Jesus go nowhere? In 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Paul says he became all things to all people so that by all means he might save some. But Paul was not a chameleon and he was not a compromiser. He followed the example of Christ, who confronted without condemning and connected without compromising.In this message from our Maturity series at House Church Kauai, we look at how Jesus approached the woman at the well and Nicodemus, what it means to lay down your freedoms so others can see Christ clearly, and why the bruised reed and smoldering wick change everything about how God sees you when your faith feels weak.Three practical takeaways: pull people up instead of letting them pull you down, know when to be silent and when to speak up, and stay fueled up so you have something to give.1 Corinthians 9:19-23 | Maturity Serieshousechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

In Philippians 2:19-24, Paul couldn't find anyone like Timothy to send to the Philippians. Why? Because Timothy stopped seeking his own interests and started seeking Christ's kingdom instead.In this message, we break down what made Timothy different and how you can become the kind of person God can use in your relationships, church, and calling.We also unpack:- Why you don't jump into leadership too soon- The cost of following Christ (and losing friends because of it)- How to trust God when you don't have the full picture- Why who you marry can disqualify you from ministrySermon from Amen Podcast's “Stress Less” Philippians series.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Opening story2:10 Why Paul needed Timothy5:20 The problem: seeking your own interests7:10 The solution: be trained, be like a son10:35 Trust God without the full picture14:50 After the Amen discussion20:20 Why people leave when you follow Christ25:00 Who you marry mattersSUPPORT AMEN PODCAST:Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Being a child of God is a privilege — and a responsibility. In Philippians 2:14-15, Paul says we're called to live without complaining, without arguing, without that dark inner dialogue — so we shine like stars in a crooked generation. In this episode, we talk about what it means to hold out the gospel unashamed, give everything like Jesus did, and stop holding back.Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

You keep secretly asking the same question: does God actually love me? After the week you had?In this message from our Maturity series, we're in 1 Corinthians 9:1–14 — where Paul lays down his rights to be paid by the Corinthian church to show them a deeper kind of love. But the real point underneath it all is this: you don't have to question God's love for you.Peter denied Jesus three times — even cussed out a little girl to do it. And days later, Jesus is on the beach cooking him breakfast, asking “Simon, do you love me?” Notice what Peter never asks back: “Do you love me?” Because Peter already knew. The same hands that formed Jupiter knelt down to wash dirty feet. The cross was never Plan B — it was Plan A. A rescue mission with your name on it.If you're learning how to lay down your rights — with your spouse, your boss, the people who wronged you — this one's for you. Love builds up. Knowledge puffs up. Look at Christ. And if it's still hard, look longer.

You can't earn your salvation. So why does so much of Christian culture make you feel like you have to?In this episode of the Stress Less series, we look at Philippians 2:12-13, one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible. "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling" has been used to load young Christians with anxiety and the constant question, "Is God disappointed in me today?" But Paul isn't telling you to earn anything. He's telling you to live out what God has already done.We talk about why a small view of Jesus produces a small reverence for Him, how the enemy's plan isn't to make you doubt Jesus exists but to make you think He's small, and how a big view of God leads to the freedom of a stress less life. Plus, why "it is God who works in you" is the cure for comparison, grind culture, and chasing social currency.After the Amen question: Where do you see God at work within you?Watch the full Philippians "Stress Less" series here on our channelSupport: amenpodcast.com/donateStudy Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nF99NLglCf7vD2Em9WadvCLmWOzDzfV-/view?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

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We are stressed because we are stuck thinking about ourselves. In Philippians 2:5-11, Jesus did not grasp His glory. He emptied Himself, served, and humbled Himself to the cross. Because we were never forgotten by God, we are free to forget ourselves. This is the freedom of self-forgetfulness, not something we achieve, but something we already have in Christ.study guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aG3jG9SaUF1T7n2h8SK4Q2TcadGRdm02mGNgY9q-C1k/edit?usp=sharingDonate: https://amenpodcast.com/donateSubscribe to Email List: https://amenpodcast.com/subscribeAmen Podcast: https://youtube.com/amenpodcastAmen Podcast (spotify): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

How to Be Anxious About the Right Stuff. 1 Corinthians 7:32-40. housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

You Were Made for Deeper Community (Philippians 2:1-4), Stress-Less Series. amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

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Faith was never meant to be a solo sport. In this week's Stress Less episode, Pastor Alex unpacks Philippians 1:27-30 and the call to strive together. Paul tells the Philippians to push the gospel down the field as a team—standing firm, unafraid of opponents, and leaning on each other in seasons of hardship.Free Study Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-fxcrpldwv7P0bBJoQkZBKUx4y9HNdWW/view?usp=share_linkAlex and Lokelani talk through why we tend to pull away from community when life gets heavy, how to tell the difference between persecution and correction, and why your church family is worth prioritizing. Plus real stories from House Church Kauai and the milk and honey coffee shop on what it looks like to stay bold when the arrows come.You're in good company. Lock in, find your people, and don't go through this life alone.amenpodcast.com/donate This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life. In this message from our Psalm 23 series, Pastor Alex Wilson unpacks what David meant when he said only goodness and mercy will pursue us. The Hebrew word for follow means to happily hunt. God does not chase you to harm you. He pursues you the way the Hound of Heaven pursues, unhurried and relentless, all the way to the cross. If you have ever felt too dirty or too far gone, this one is for you.housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Paul wrote “to live is Christ, to die is gain” from a prison cell, not knowing if he'd live or die. And he was still steady, joyful, and free. In this episode we walk through Philippians 1:19-26 and unpack what it actually looks like to live that way, where Jesus is so much of your life that nothing, not even death, can shake you. We get into the fill-in-the-blank that exposes what you're really living for, what it means to magnify Christ as a telescope to the church and a microscope to the world, and the grace that does the work in you so you stop white-knuckling your way into loving God.After the Amen question: In what area of your life does Christ need to be magnified?Donate: amenpodcast.com/donatestudy guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1panX8cYLFuG4EuSkZmmYjngx8wLUuJN8/view?usp=sharinge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Pslams 23 Week 5. You don't always feel safe following Jesus, but feeling safe and being safe are two different things. In this message from Psalm 23:5, we walk through 4 things God wants you to know so you can stop waiting on the cliff and jump: you're fed, you're gated, you're anointed, and you're quenched.Walk by faith, not by feelings.housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Paul was in prison. People were preaching against him just to make his life harder. And he was still full of joy. How?In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani jump back into our Philippians “Stress Less” series with chapter 1:12-18, an episode we're calling FRUSTRATIONS. Because let's be real, you're frustrated with someone or something right now. A difficult season. A difficult person. Plans that got shut down. A baby that won't sleep. A coworker climbing the ladder at your expense.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b-dMfFmISf30NKg3sJ0ChlT76X0Z3wIt/view?usp=sharingPaul knew that feeling. And he shows us that the very thing frustrating you is the thing God is using to advance His kingdom.In this episode we talk about: • Why we actually NEED frustrations (and what they're doing in us) • Why difficult PEOPLE last longer than difficult TIMES • The Matthew 7 plank-in-your-eye principle and how it kills frustration at the root • Why people use God to climb the ladder of fame (Mike Tyson, Theo Von, Steven Furtick conversation included) • A powerful picture from Pilgrim's Progress (Feeble Mind & Ready-to-Halt) • Why our culture says “ghost them, quit, move, medicate” and why the gospel says something better • Lokelani on why she welcomes the suffering of having a big family in a culture that treats kids like a burdenIf Christ is being proclaimed, even through your hardest season, nothing can ultimately frustrate you.

In Psalm 23:4, David shifts from talking *about* God to talking *to* God — and shows us how to walk through the darkest seasons of life without fear. Pastor Alex Wilson teaches that death hit Jesus on the cross so that for the believer, what's left is only a shadow. Whether you're in a season of grief, anxiety, broken relationships, financial stress, or spiritual darkness, this message will remind you that our God is not distant. He is the God of the valley — the One who steps off the mountain and walks with His sheep through every shadow.Topics covered:- Why Christianity is not a prosperity gospel- The omnipresence of God in dark seasons- The meaning of the shepherd's rod and staff- How the cross changes the way God deals with us- Why God *wants* to be with you in the mess—House Church Kauai is a family-integrated church gathering in a garage on Kauai, Hawaii and Pastor by Alex Wilson of AMEN PODCAST. We believe the local church gathers around the Word of God: expository preaching, family worship, and genuine community. LINKS Website: https://housechurchkauai.comPodcast (Spotify):SUPPORT THE MINISTRYIf this message has been a blessing, consider supporting House Church Kauai:Website: https://housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

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Everyone talks about aesthetic. Your feed, your room, your coffee shop, your fit. But there's a Greek word in the Bible that only shows up one time in the entire New Testament, and it might change the way you see your whole life.In this episode of Amen Podcast, Pastor Alex and Lokelani Wilson walk through Philippians 1 verses 9 through 11 and unpack what Paul actually prayed for the church. Spoiler: it's not about how your life looks. It's about what you can see.We talk about the difference between feeling something is off and knowing something is off, why love without knowledge falls apart, why knowledge without love falls apart, and the two questions that will help you discern almost any decision you face.Plus, Lokelani shares what she's discerning two days from her due date with baby number seven.STUDY GUIDE:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aj-3GgGybbxqnMuhH9M-69V54QAn1yqt/view?usp=share_linkSupport the ministry: Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate Venmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalexListen to Amen Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amen-podcast Spotify: Subscribe on YouTube: Amen Podcast: https://youtube.com/@amenpodcast House Church 808: https://youtube.com/@housechurch808Listen to House Church with Alex Wilson: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church Spotify: House Church Kauai: housechurchkauai.comFollow us: Instagram: @amenpodcast Want to know more about Jesus or have questions about this episode? Send us a DM. We read every one. Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

You're not resting because you're hungry, hunted, anxious, or afraid — and you can't fix any of those on your own.In part two of our series through Psalm 23, we slow down on a single line: “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” Drawing from Philip Keller's A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, we look at the four things a sheep needs before it will lie down — food, freedom from foes, freedom from flies, and freedom from fear — and how each one points us straight to Christ.We'll talk about why sheep can't find pasture on their own, why Jesus called Himself “the door of the sheep” in John 10, and what the nose botfly has to do with the anxieties you didn't ask for and can't shake. We'll see how Hebrews 2:14–15 promises freedom from the fear of death, and why rest isn't something you achieve — it's somewhere the Shepherd leads you.On the cross, Jesus entered our unrest so we could enter His rest. If you're tired, this one's for you.Filmed from the garage at House Church Kauai. Part 2 of 6.

How God's Work In You Will Never Stop (Philippians 1:3-8)Paul is on house arrest in Rome. Ten years removed from the Philippians. Awaiting a trial that could end his life. And when he picks up his pen to write to this little church in Macedonia, the first word out of his mouth isn't fear. It's joy.This week we're in Part 2 of the Stress Less series, walking through Philippians 1:3-8 and unpacking three distinct works of God: what He has done FOR us in salvation, what He is doing IN us through sanctification, and what He is doing THROUGH us in compassion for the body of Christ.We also dig into why your local church isn't a nice-to-have, why supplemental ministries like Amen Podcast only function well when believers are rooted in a Bible-teaching congregation, and how the Philippians' partnership in the gospel made Paul's imprisonment fruitful instead of futile.Stick around for After the Amen, where Lokelani shares how this passage connects to motherhood, sanctification through serving others, and the joy of watching God work in the people around you.Grab your Bible. Open to Philippians 1. Let's go.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nuKp-6VQ_D5ZF487_rjbUpavmabTzBdu/view?usp=sharingDONATE: https://amenpodcast.com/donate Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want | Psalm 23:1 | How to Lack NothingWelcome back to House Church. Today we're starting a brand new series walking verse-by-verse through Psalm 23, the most well-known passage in all of Scripture. In this opening message, Pastor Alex unpacks Psalm 23:1 and gives you four steps to lacking nothing.We live in a generation that is constantly scrolling, comparing, and chasing more. But David says something radical: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” How do we get to a place where we can honestly say we have all that we need?In this sermon, you'll learn:* Realize you are a sheep (Isaiah 53:6)* Fear the Lord (Psalm 34:9, Proverbs 1:7)* Deny deficiency (Genesis 48:15-16)* Rest on Him (Luke 15:5)You'll also discover why God, the most powerful being in all creation, refers to Himself as a Shepherd, the lowest job in ancient society. Spoiler: He's powerful, He's personal, and He's present.If you've ever felt like you're lacking something, that everyone else has what you don't, or that God has somehow forgotten about you, this message is for you.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Why Psalm 23 01:07 The trap of always wanting more 02:06 This isn't Buddhism, it's Christianity 03:12 Step 1: Realize you are a sheep 04:23 Step 2: Fear the Lord 05:51 He is powerful, personal, and present 09:30 Step 3: Deny deficiency 12:13 Step 4: Rest on Him 14:16 Come Thou Fount 15:28 Closing prayerIf this encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.Website: housechurchkauai.com#Psalm23 #TheLordIsMyShepherd #HouseChurch #AmenPodcast #ChristianYouTube #Sermon #ReformedTheology #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleStudy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

Stress Less PT. 1Paul wrote Philippians from a prison cell. The whole letter is about joy. How?Welcome to Episode 1 of our new series, Stress Less: How the Cross is the Cure for Anxiety. We're walking through the book of Philippians verse by verse to show you that you don't have to live surprised by every hard thing that hits you.In this episode, Alex unpacks Philippians 1:1-2 and shows three things that kept Paul calm in chains:* His Master* His Mission* His MannerYour master determines your manner. Your mission reveals your master. If you've ever been blindsided by suffering or shocked at how broken the world is, this series is for you.Free study guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ha9YyJzR3Wvll3A5JCCSqF-r7qzDz7CA/view?usp=share_linkListen to more sermons from House Church Kauai on the House Church Podcast, available everywhere.Support the ministry: https://amenpodcast.comVenmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalexNew episodes every Saturday. Like, subscribe, and share with a friend.Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2, Acts 16, Matthew 11:28-30, John 15#AmenPodcast #StressLess #Philippians #BibleStudy #Anxiety Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

You didn't pick Jesus. He picked you. In this final sermon from our Matthew series at House Church Kauai, Pastor Alex preaches through the Great Commission — Matthew 28:16-20 — and unpacks why making disciples isn't optional, what it actually looks like in your everyday life, and how the authority of Christ and His constant presence change everything.If you've ever felt unqualified to disciple someone, this one's for you.

We spent years in Matthew. And it ends here — not with a theology lecture, but with eleven doubting disciples on a mountain, a risen Jesus who doesn't rebuke them, and a commission that changed the world.STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nkkLG3gMG6BC7PHbM8Lm9NHdX0VMDQr6/view?usp=share_linkMatthew 28:16–20 is the final exhale of the greatest story ever told. And the thing that hits hardest isn't the Great Commission itself — it's who Jesus gives it to. Doubters. Men who walked with Him for three years, watched Him die, heard the women say He was alive, and still showed up to that mountain unsure of what they were even looking at.And Jesus says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go.In this episode we ask the question nobody wants to sit with — what is doubt actually costing you? Not just spiritually. In your marriage, your calling, your obedience, your worship. Because doubt isn't neutral. If doubt takes root, death still reigns. Whatever you're doubting God about — that thing has taken the throne. And the only cure isn't more effort. It's looking at the authority of Christ and saying to everything else: you're not my dad.We also get into the Trinity — why Jesus is equal in divinity but subordinate in function, what it means that a human being is seated on the throne right now, and why the resurrection is the proof that the one with all authority over your life actually loves you and wasn't forced.We close with the commission: Go. Baptize. Make disciples. Teach. And the promise underneath all of it — I am with you always, to the end of the age.This is the end of Matthew. And it's just the beginning.

What did God save you from? Most Christians think about sin or hell — but Matthew 28 reveals something deeper: God saved you from yourself. In this sermon from House Church Kauai, we walk through the final cover-up in Matthew's Gospel and discover three things that characterize every human life outside of Christ — decay, deception, and destruction — and the three things God replaces them with: growth, justification, and glorification. Whether you grew up in church or far from it, this message is for you. You are part of the “some.” And that changes everything.

The religious leaders just heard the news — Jesus is risen. So they bribe the guards, spread a lie, and use every political connection they have to bury it.None of it works.In this episode we're in Matthew 28:11–15 looking at three ways people try to move God — bribery, dishonesty, and policy — and why every single one fails. Because you cannot stop what God has already done.If God is immovable, then in Christ, neither are you.FREE EPISODE STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qZLhLS1UDeuIDtlhr-AG36UQa9YGmgKt/view?usp=share_linkListen, support and study more at amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The tomb is empty. That changes everything.On the first Easter morning, two women showed up looking for a funeral — and got invited to a party. In this message from Matthew 28:1-10, we unpack three things the empty tomb means for your life today: you're invited (not out of obligation, but love), God doesn't just intervene — He gets involved, and His love for you is invincible.If the tomb lacks a body, you lack nothing.

The tomb is empty. That changes everything.On the first Easter morning, two women showed up looking for a funeral — and got invited to a party. In this message from Matthew 28:1-10, we unpack three things the empty tomb means for your life today: you're invited (not out of obligation, but love), God doesn't just intervene — He gets involved, and His love for you is invincible.If the tomb lacks a body, you lack nothing.

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Your enemies sealed the tomb. God still opened it.Alex teaches Matthew 27:62-66 and reveals 6 characteristics of the enemy — fake, flippant, feeble, fickle, futile, and fallible — and why understanding them protects you from blaming yourself when people come against you. Nothing the enemy does can derail what God has already ordained. Not a seal. Not a guard. Not a lie. Lokelani closes with a raw, honest reflection on fear of man and what it looks like to actually let go. Nothing is wasted. AMENPODCAST.COM

The Sovereignty of God in Your Ordinary ObedienceJoseph of Arimathea didn't know his actions were fulfilling prophecy. He was just being faithful. That's what full devotion to Christ actually looks like. // Matthew 27:57-61housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

What does real devotion to Jesus look like — not in theory, but in real life?In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:57-61 and shows us three pictures of devotion from one of the most overlooked passages in the crucifixion story. Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and the two Marys weren't doing anything spectacular. They were just doing what was right in front of them — and God was working through all of it in ways they couldn't see.If you've ever felt like your faithfulness doesn't matter because it's not big or bold or public, this one is for you.In this episode:Why Joseph risked everything to ask Pilate for Jesus's bodyWhat the myrrh reveals about following Jesus in the mundaneWhy sitting outside a tomb is one of the most powerful acts of devotion in ScriptureHow to follow Jesus even when you can't see where He's leading

In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:57-61 and shows us three pictures of devotion from one of the most overlooked passages in the crucifixion story. Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and the two Marys weren't doing anything spectacular. They were just doing what was right in front of them — and God was working through all of it in ways they couldn't see.If you've ever felt like your faithfulness doesn't matter because it's not big or bold or public, this one is for you.In this episode:* Why Joseph risked everything to ask Pilate for Jesus's body* What the myrrh reveals about following Jesus in the mundane* Why sitting outside a tomb is one of the most powerful acts of devotion in Scripture* How to follow Jesus even when you can't see where He's leading

matthew 27:55-56. God came near when we went distant. amenpodcast.com

Matthew 27:55-56. God came near, when we deserted Him. amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

MATTHEW 27:51-54 In Christ, we are no longer separated from God. Now we can live fearlessly.House Church is a family-integrated church gathering on Kauai, Hawaii. We believe the local church gathers around the Word of God — breaking of bread, expository preaching, family worship, and genuine community.LINKSWebsite: https://housechurchkauai.comPodcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/0RejGA2t3jPTJyUabUBnH8Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church/id1871396334SUPPORT THE MINISTRYIf this message was a blessing, consider supporting House Church:Website: https://housechurchkauai.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com

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Matthew 27:51-54. In Christ, nothing can separate us from God. amenpodcast.com

Jesus didn't just die — He was forsaken. For 3 hours, darkness covered the land, and the Son of God cried out "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" — and the Father didn't answer.In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:46-50 and uncovers what actually happened in those 3 hours on the cross, why Jesus stopped calling God "Father," and what it means that He declared "It is finished."If you've ever felt like God went silent on you, or if you're still secretly trying to earn what Jesus already paid for — this one's for you.Topics covered: The 3 hours of darkness and what they represent | Why Jesus called God "God" instead of "Father" | What "It is finished" actually means for your everyday life | Why your salvation can't be 99% — it has to be 100% | How bad theology leads us to look for salvation in the wrong places

Jesus didn't just die — He was forsaken. For 3 hours, darkness covered the land, and the Son of God cried out “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” — and the Father didn't answer.In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:46-50 and uncovers what actually happened in those 3 hours on the cross, why Jesus stopped calling God “Father,” and what it means that He declared “It is finished.”If you've ever felt like God went silent on you, or if you're still secretly trying to earn what Jesus already paid for — this one's for you.Topics covered: The 3 hours of darkness and what they represent | Why Jesus called God “God” instead of “Father” | What “It is finished” actually means for your everyday life | Why your salvation can't be 99% — it has to be 100% | How bad theology leads us to look for salvation in the wrong places

Most people think they're going to heaven. But Jesus says the road to life is narrow — and few find it. Not many. Few.In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani sit in Matthew 7:13-14, right at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, and unpack one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. The wide road is crowded, comfortable, and covered in destruction. The narrow road is hard, lonely, and crushing — and it leads to life.We talk about:* Why the wide road isn't just for atheists — it's full of religious people* What the Greek word for “hard” actually means (hint: it's about grapes)* The difference between the general call and the effectual call of God* Why you didn't find the narrow road — it found you* What Pilgrim's Progress teaches us about the narrow gate* The Zoe life — and how to recognize it in your own storyAfter the Amen: Are YOU on the narrow road?

Most people assume they're on the right road. Jesus says otherwise. In Matthew 7:13-14, at the close of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus draws a line — two roads, two destinations, two kinds of people. The wide road is easy, crowded, and leads to destruction. The narrow road is hard, crushing, and leads to life. Alex breaks down what it really means to be on the narrow road, why none of us found it on our own, and what the Zoe life actually looks like. Lokelani closes with her own honest reflection on total depravity, grace, and what it costs to follow Jesus. A convicting and freeing conversation for anyone serious about their faith.https://www.instagram.com/amenpodcast/