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Weekly messages from Avenue Church in Murfreesboro, TN. We pray that these will inspire and equip you to experience the way of life you were created to live in Christ.

Avenue Church Murfreesboro


    • May 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Holy Habits Pt 4: Engaging with others

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 46:44


    As Christians, some of our spiritual habits can be practiced alone. However, that doesn't mean we can live out our faith in isolation. Engagement with the local church is essential for our transformation. This involves not only showing up on Sundays but also on Mondays. What step can you take to engage with the community this week?

    Holy Habits Pt 3: Engaging with God

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 38:08


    Bible reading and prayer are not just things that we do as Christians; they are the primary ways we engage with God relationally. Before we seek knowledge, wisdom, revelation, or answers, let's focus on strengthening our relationship with our Heavenly Father. 

    Holy Habits Pt 2: Less is More - Habits of Subtraction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 44:08


    Before adding anything else to our schedules and lists, let's create space to hear from God. We live in a culture filled with notifications and busy schedules that makes it difficult to hear from God. This week, we discuss simplicity, fasting, sabbath, silence, and solitude. 

    Holy Habits Pt 1: The heart of Spiritual Disciplines. Why we do what we do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 33:29


    Habits are hard but helpful. They require discipline. If self-discipline is the greatest form of self-love, spiritual disciplines are how we respond to Christ's love. What if we chose to see spiritual disciplines as an opportunity to build our relationship with Christ instead of an obligation to a religious duty or ritual? Do you see spiritual disciplines as an obligation to fulfil or an invitation to connect?

    Miracles Pt 5: Jesus raises the dead, is raised from the dead, and give us new life. (Easter Sunday 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 33:29


    The anchor of our faith is not just in the death of Jesus on the cross, but in His resurrection. We also experience grief, fear, and disappointment in death. Jesus does more than bring comfort, peace, and hope; He gives us new life.

    Miracles Pt 4: Opening the eyes of the blind. Can you see?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 36:23


    Jesus heals the man who was born blind. This sets off a firestorm of opinions. Why was he born blind? Was he healed? Who gives Jesus the authority? Do you believe who He says He is? Jesus doesn't open blind eyes; he opens our spiritual eyes, too. 

    Miracles Pt 3: Healing at the Pool of Bethesda

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 33:58


    What do you desire most? If it were offered to you, would you accept it or make an excuse for not being able to possess it? After 38 years of sickness, Jesus addresses a sick man's excuses while breaking the fixed religious mindsets of the religious leaders who witnessed Jesus' first public miracle. He also confronts ours. 

    Miracles Pt 2: Water into Wine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 41:00


    Jesus' first miracle wasn't healing, a resurection, or even calming a storm. It was keeping the party going at a wedding. Imagine being the servants tasked with filling the jars with water and offering a cup of water that would miraculously become wine. In this miracle, we are reminded that our lack makes room for God's provision, and our obedience precedes the miracle. 

    Miracles Part 1: What if He doesn't?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 45:51


    We often think of miracles as rare moments when God briefly steps into our lives. But the truth is, He is always present, always working. Miracles are extraordinary glimpses of His divine power—meant to stir our wonder and reveal His truth. Yet, how do we wrestle with the tension when the miracle we long for doesn't come?

    You Are Here Part 2: Purpose requires obedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 32:26


    One of the most critical aspects of faithfulness is obedience. Partial and delayed obedience is still disobedience. We can live with purpose as much as we decide to walk in obedience to God's word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Obedience is simple, but it's not easy!

    You Are Here Part 1: Finding purpose where you stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 45:04


    Purpose isn't just something we pursue and fulfill; it's a gift that the Gospel brings into our lives. We don't have to chase it; we can begin right where we are. In its simplest form, purpose means to "bring glory to God and enjoy Him forever." Let's learn how to start where we are with faithfulness.

    Open Hands Part 4: Giving as Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 28:48


    Let'd de-compartmentalize our worship. Deuteronomy tells us to bring "everything" to the temple. Paul echoes that we are to offer our entire life to God as a living sacrifice in an act of worship. We should see our opportunities to give as an opportunity to worship. What we worship determines what we hold onto the tightest and what has the tightest hold on us. 

    Open Hands Pt 3: Giving Generously

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 16:26


    In the New Testament, most giving is regarded as generosity. In 2nd Corinthians 8 and 9, Paul challenges the church to excel in the ministry of generous giving. He points to the "poor Macedonians" as an example of generosity. If we are not careful, we will see our generosity fueled by the amount we can safely give and the reward we seek. But generosity is best driven by a joyful attitude and a step of faith. 

    Open Hands Pt 2: Giving Faithfully (Are we obligated to tithe as New Testament christian?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 50:29


    Are New Testament Christians obligated to give tithes? Before it was a law to follow, tithes were given as an act of faith and in response to God's goodness. Jesus affirmed the tithe but emphasized the heart. It's not really about money but about our hearts. Today, giving is a way to show that we are placing God first in our finances. 

    Open Hands Pt 1: Entrusted with all

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 36:38


    Everything belongs to the Lord. He has entrusted us with everything we have. He is our source and supply. Do we put it to good use or spend and bury it out of selfishness and fear? The amount we have and the actions we take in faithfulness reflect our hearts and test our trust. Let's accept the challenge of using what we've been given well. 

    Frequency Pt 4: Lord is that you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 35:51


    Many voices are speaking to us. How do we know it's the voice of the Shepherd and not my voice, something I heard somewhere else, or even worse...the enemy's voice? Take time to listen and test what you hear against scripture. Ultimately, you will know it is the voice of the Good Shepherd if it leads you closer to him, even in the midst of a storm. 

    Vision Sunday 2025: Make it plain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 45:02


    As we celebrate Avenue Church's fourth anniversary, we want to ensure we are clear on our mission. The reason we exist is more important than what we do.  We want to help you know and follow Jesus, in community for a transformed life. 

    Frequency Pt 2: Cut through the Noise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 38:53


    Sometimes, the hustle and bustle of life can make it tricky to hear God's voice. Yet, He is always communicating with us, whether through Scripture or other gentle reminders. His voice often comes as a gentle whisper, inviting us to listen closely. This week, we'll explore ways to tune out the noise and truly hear God's whispers in our hearts. 

    Frequency Pt 1: Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 43:05


    Learning to listen to God's voice is our most significant ability as believers. It's simple but not always easy. We'll learn from Samuel, the last judge of Israel, how he grew in listening to and following God's voice. 

    Surprise Part 4: A life expecting God's grace and goodness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 35:22


    Mary and Joseph dedicated Jesus at the temple, where Simeon and Anna offered prophecy and encouragement. Their faith in God's promises and dedication to spending time at the temple are examples of living expectantly. 

    Surprise Pt 3: An Unexpected Invitation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 32:33


    Two groups, the magi and the shepherds, from polar opposite ends of society, found themselves at the young savior's feet. The invitations were different. But the response was the same. They worshiped!

    Surprise Pt 3: Disrupted Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 34:21


    Things don't always go according to our plans, especially when God intervenes—Mary and Joseph's plans for a typical marriage were everything but that. Even when God disrupts our plans, it winds up being way better. But it requires extraordinary surrender on our part. 

    Surprise Part 1: The Voice from Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 34:32


    In the opening of our Christmas Series, we look at Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. John would be the voice preparing the way of the Lord. The surprising thing is that Zechariah would be silenced because of his unbelief. But just because things are silent doesn't mean God isn't working. 

    Heart Wounds: Pastor Andy Heis from Desperation Church in Cullman, AL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 45:13


    The parts of ourselves that we like the least are often the result of unresolved and unhealed wounds. God wants to heal your heart and bind your wounds.

    Anchored Attitudes Pt 4: Delight in the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 31:07


    To delight in something or someone is to find joy. God doesn't just want us to fear, trust, and obey Him. He wants us to delight in Him, and then He promises to give us the desires of our hearts. The incredible thing is that as we delight in Him, He changes our desires to match His.

    Anchored Attitudes Part 3: Wait on the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 37:42


    Don't waste your wait! Waiting is never fun, especially in a waiting room. In scripture, God's waiting room is often the wilderness. It can feel like a waste of time, but God uses it to purify us, prepare us, and grow our dependence on Him.

    Anchored Attitudes Pt 2: Trust in the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 47:09


    Trusting ain't easy. Trusting in the Lord is easier said than done,  especially when our circumstances contradict our desires. Learning to trust God is the foundation of peace in our life. It allows us to rest in Him as we trust in Him in the chaos of situations.

    Anchored Attitudes Pt 1: Fear of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 41:26


    We can know God's nature. But some postures and attitudes help us anchor our lives in those truths and experience Him fully. In Part 1, we learn how to properly walk in fear of the Lord and enjoy its benefits. 

    Allegiance Pt 3: How do I vote as a Christian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 39:19


    Part 3 of a 3-part series that helps us navigate the duality of faith and politics. The early church probably never considered being able to vote for who would be their governing authority. As Christians, we should see our vote as a gift from God to steward. But we must also remember that God places all governing authorities in power and removes them from power. 

    Allegiance Part 2: How can I avoid political idolatry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 33:48


    Part 2 of a 3-part series that helps us navigate the duality of faith and politics. An idol can be anything that we think can give us more than what Christ can give us. During election seasons, it can be easy for patriotism and politics to get the attention that only Christ should get. 

    Allegiance Part 1: How can I live as a foreigner and an Ambassador of Christ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 32:43


    This is part 1 of a three-part series that helps us navigate the duality of faith and politics. Christians are called to live as foreigners and exiles during their time on earth while also doing the work of an ambassador of Christ. How can we do both?

    An Anointed Life: Jonathan Stambovsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 41:38


    There is something special about God's Anointing. No one recognized that more than King David. What is God's anointing, and how can we walk in it? 

    Spiritual Gifts Part 3: Some of the Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 49:28


    The lists of spiritual gifts in Scripture are not exhaustive but exemplary. There are also no set categories in Scripture. This week, we look at those that might be considered "ministry gifts" and those that might be regarded as "manifestation gifts."

    Spiritual Gifts Part 2:Gifts to the Body of Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 34:39


    We are connected to The Body of Christ (the church) through our relationship with Him, not because of our gifts. However, being connected to the body gives us a responsibility to use our gifts for those we are connected to. 

    Spiritual Gifts Pt 1: The Gift Giver

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 40:38


    Spiritual gifts are given to us by God through the Holy Spirit so that we can serve Him and others. Understanding how and why these gifts are given helps us better understand the One who gives us these gifts. 

    Family Dynamics Pt 1: The Reason for Families

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 34:04


    Greatest Sermon Ever Pt 12: Build Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 32:00


    Greatest Sermon Ever: Pt. 11 Discerning False Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 37:28


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 41:38


    A Message from Pastor Darian Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 37:22


    A Sermon on the Mount Recap from Chris Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 44:24


    A Message from Jonathan Stambovski: Private Spirituality vs Public Piety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 26:56


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 5: Love and Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 43:53


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 4:

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 40:44


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 3: Salt and Light

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 37:46


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 2: The Beatitudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 42:12


    The Greatest Sermon Ever PT 1: Intro to the Sermon on the Mount

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 40:49


    A Word from Pastor John Shepherd: Healing for a Wounded Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 42:04


    Easter Sunday - Come and Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 32:41


    Palm Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 33:49


    A Message from Chris Hanson: We All Make Mistakes, and Thats Okay

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 50:31


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