Podcasts about pastor austin

Sunday Evening August 9, 2026

Pastor Patrick Austin brings Leaf's journey through the Book of Exodus to a close with a message centered on Exodus 40:34–38, titled "The God Who Dwells With Us." From the very beginning of Exodus, God's people were suffering under the crushing weight of Egyptian slavery, crying out in darkness and despair. Yet as Pastor Austin reminds us, even then, "God heard. God remembered. God saw and God knew." God was never absent — He was always working to redeem His people, even when it didn't look like it. As the book draws to a close, the tabernacle is completed, and the question hanging over the people is a weighty one: after their rebellion and idol worship, will God still come and dwell among them? The answer comes swiftly and powerfully. The cloud covers the tent of meeting, the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle, and not even Moses can enter. God's presence is overwhelming, it is directive — guiding His people day by day, cloud by cloud, toward the promised land — and it is unceasing, remaining with them throughout all their journeys. Pastor Austin draws a straight line from the wilderness tabernacle to the person of Jesus Christ, who came to tabernacle among us (John 1), and to the Holy Spirit, who now dwells within every believer. The same glory that filled the tabernacle is the glory we see in Christ. And the same promise that God made to Israel — that He would dwell with them — is the promise Jesus makes to His disciples before ascending to heaven: "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The sermon calls the church to be overwhelmed by that reality, directed by God's Spirit, and deeply grateful for a presence that will never end. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

We had the privilege of learning from Pastor Austin from Beloved Church this Sunday! He led us through the book of Malachi, reminding us of God's faithful love and His invitation to return to Him with our whole hearts. We were challenged to consider what we're giving to God and whether we're offering Him our best or simply what's left over. Ultimately, Malachi points us to Jesus, who meets us in our unfaithfulness and brings restoration through His grace.-----------Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:45AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgFacebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrInstagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! https://localchurchgr.org/care

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"The cleat is in the heavenly places." Hebrews 6:11-20

In this message Pastor Austin teaches that Jesus invites every follower into a life of simple, honest prayer that is accessible to all, not reserved for the super-spiritual. Prayer for Jesus was not something squeezed into a busy schedule; it set the schedule and shaped every key moment of His life. He teaches us to pray in stillness (finding a quiet place so God can have our full attention), in secret (coming as we really are without performance or role-play), and in simplicity (praying as we can, not as we can't). The power of prayer rests not in polished words or techniques but in the Father who already knows us and loves us. When we replace false images of God with the true image—God is like Jesus—we discover we can come freely, mess and all, and simply keep showing up.

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"No matter how good your faith is, it is not flawless." Hebrews 6:11-20 

God is inviting His people to bring an offering of expectation—enlarging the tent, lengthening the cords, and strengthening the stakes—so He can bring increase that is not limited to attendance but reaches every area of life. Expectation is not passive hope; it actively prepares the vessel in the natural for the supernatural outpouring God alone can provide. Drawing from Isaiah 54 and a prophetic word given at Jubilee, the message calls the church to stretch capacity for God's presence, make room for outsiders, and drive the hidden stakes of prayer, repentance, and character deep enough to sustain the blessing. Fear and playing it safe shrink the tent; expectation enlarges it. The historic example of William Carey shows what becomes possible when people mix faith with action and refuse to hold back.

Sunday Evening July 26, 2026

"For the Christian that has an abiding assurance, that Christian is moored in Christ." Hebrews 6:9-12

“I was a former submarine Sailer in the Navy. And, before that as a child I had spent time in church in a difficult home life. I had a raging alcoholic stepfather and life was difficult…”

In this sermon, Pastor Austin calls the church to prepare hearts for Jubilee by zooming out to reflect with gratitude, recalibrate through listening to God, and ready ourselves with three key postures: faith, flexibility, and focus. It warns against limiting God through unbelief or small expectations, becoming rigid in routines that may need pruning, and losing focus on seeking God's presence. The core invitation is to approach the week expectant, open-handed, and actively pursuing relationship with God, trusting He will meet us as we prepare to receive.

Repent! This is a word many of us are familiar with but few of us understand how it applies to our lives. In today's message, Pastor Austin unpacks four common questions about repentance: What is repentance? What happens to one who resists repentance? What leads us to repentance? What are the results of repentance? Join us today to learn more.

"Faith is a work." Hebrews 6:4-6

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"If you live by the old covenant, you're going to die by it, too" Hebrews 6:1-3 

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"Knowledge not worked for is knowledge not gained." Hebrews 5:11-14

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We all carry weight too important to drop, but too heavy to carry alone. In today's message Pastor Austin uses the story of Jairus to help us examine what it is to share our burdens with Christ. 

"Of all the rewards for the diligent student of the word of God, there is none greater then the salvation of your soul." Hebrews 5:11-14

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Wednesday June 17, 2026

Jesus opens the Beatitudes with the surprising declaration that those who mourn are blessed because they will be comforted. He redefines the good life not as avoiding pain but as being receptive to God's kingdom through honest grief. The sermon explores three types of mourning: repentance over personal sin, bereavement over loss, and compassion for others' suffering. Through lament and turning to God, mourners encounter His nearness and become comforters themselves. Ultimately, mourning positions us to receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit and trust in God's promise to wipe away every tear.

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"Why is anybody who claims to be a Christian attracted to what is the devil's liturgy?" Hebrews 5:11-14

This week, Pastor Austin preaches through Jonah 1:17–2:10, showing that the God who is sovereign over our deepest descents meets us there with a severe mercy, pursuing rebels, hearing sincere cries from rock bottom, and granting second chances so that we repent, abandon our idols, and proclaim with Jonah that salvation belongs to the Lord, even for the "Ninevites" we'd write off.

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We usually don't drift from God when life falls apart...we drift when life is going well.  Pastor Austin continues our series on Hezekiah. 

"The root problem is not ignorance, it is arrogance." Hebrews 5:11-14

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The sermon, Pastor Austin highlights how the Holy Spirit is often overlooked in Christian practice despite being central to the faith. It emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is a person to know, not a force to wield, and that Jesus declared it better for Him to ascend so the Spirit could dwell within believers. Key themes include the Spirit as Helper (Paraclete) who guides us into truth, empowers us for ministry, and makes our bodies temples of God's presence. The message calls believers to host the Spirit daily through relationship rather than transactional use, especially in a world of confusion and deception.

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"The throne of grace runs through Jesus, always." Hebrews 5:1-10

In this sermon, Pastor Austin explores the often-overlooked practice of Sabbath as a sacred rhythm of work and rest woven into creation and the Ten Commandments. Using Jesus' words in Mark 2, it emphasizes that the Sabbath was made for humanity as a gift, not a burden. The message outlines four movements—Stop (work, worry, wanting), Rest, Delight, and Worship—and addresses common objections while encouraging intentional practice for soul refreshment in a hurried culture.

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Wrong Again, Doglips by Roger Austin https://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Again-Doglips-Roger-Austin/dp/1969422009 Don’t let the title of this book fool you–it’s not meant to insult you. The title actually comes from one of the numerous biblical messages written and preached by the author, Rev. Roger Austin. Covering a wide range of topics, Pastor Austin deals with the types of experiences that many of us face in life–our striving to start and continue a relationship with Jesus, having a true understanding of the Christian faith, remaining committed in our walk with Christ, and how to do our best to treat other people the way we want to be treated. Since Pastor Austin has employed many stories from his own life in order to help illustrate the points he makes in his messages, readers will discover how various types of life experiences–heartbreaking, anger-inducing, and funny–contain elements that can help lead, guide, and direct us in our walk through life with Christ. While we all have our own thoughts, feelings, and opinions on the topic of religious faith, Wrong Again, Doglips will speak to both unbelievers and followers of the Christian faith.

"The kindest inclination ever recorded." Hebrews 5:5-10

Pastor Austin shared a beautiful reminder this Mother's Day: your worth isn't found in how much you can carry or how much you are needed, but in how deeply you are loved by God. You don't have to be the savior of your family or hold every piece together because Jesus already does.  

In this sermon Pastor Austin highlights God's deep heart for the poor and vulnerable, using the fierce protective love of mothers as a picture of divine compassion. Scripture repeatedly calls God's people to see, hear, and act on behalf of those in need, just as God does. The message contrasts cultural greed and self-focused hoarding (the rich fool parable) with the open-handed generosity modeled by the early church. Ultimately, caring for others is not optional but flows from imitating God's character and stewarding what He has given us. The challenge is personal and practical: identify needs around you and respond.

"Fathers don't make supplications to their sons." Hebrews 5:1-10

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Sunday morning, we walked through Genesis 25 and saw the depth of God's undeserved grace on display. From the end of Abraham's life, to the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah, to the birth of the twins—Jacob and Esau—and the birthright given to Jacob, we see God's sovereignty and His promises fulfilled throughout. Listen as Pastor Austin, one of ORBC's elders, teaches through the text.

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"He is finished being your sacrifice but He will never be finished being your priest" Hebrews 4:12-16

"You better have chapter and verse for that!" Hebrews 4:12-13

What story is your life telling? Does your life point to Jesus - or something else? This Youth Takeover Weekend, Pastor Austin shared a message on the power of your living story. Watch the replay on YouTube or listen to the Heights app now to learn how God created each one of us to tell the story of His glory. It's time to take off the grave clothes and live differently!

On this episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin discuss the difference between the organic church and the organized church. Not only do they explain these terms, but they share what should go in each of these buckets as we live out our faith. Kevin DeYoung's book on the mission of the church: https://tinyurl.com/yyfy6e4a. 

Did you know that God is revealing Himself to you on a daily basis? In Psalm 19, David explains how the Lord reveals Himself predominantly in two ways - through creation and His Word. God's voice compels David to respond by recognizing his own sinful condition. Do you recognize God's voice when He speaks? Join us as Pastor Austin unpacks Psalm 19.