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 In this message Pastor Austin teaches from John 5, a story that centers on Jesus healing a man paralyzed for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda.  The story reveals that Jesus sees the overlooked, exposes our deeper wounds, and offers far more than temporary physical healing—He offers eternal life through knowing Him as Savior. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that while God heals bodies (which is temporary), the greater miracle is spiritual salvation and knowing God, as we are sustained by His boundless grace even in unhealed suffering.

"Christianity is a team sport." Hebrews 3:5-13

Pastor Patrick Austin begins his sermon on Exodus 1-2 with a relatable family vacation analogy, explaining how what starts as joy can turn uncomfortable—much like the Israelites' experience in Egypt. The descendants of Jacob, who initially prospered in Egypt under Joseph's favor, eventually found themselves enslaved under a new Pharaoh who "did not know Joseph." Pastor Austin emphasizes that "in the darkest days of life, God is working to lead his people out of Egypt and into grace." Drawing from Exodus 2:23-25, Pastor Austin outlines four ways God works: He hears (listening to the Israelites' groaning under oppression), He remembers (staying faithful to His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), He sees (positioning Hebrew midwives Shiphrah and Puah to protect newborns), and He knows (providing Moses as a deliverer). Pastor Austin explains how God's "remembering" doesn't mean He forgot, but rather demonstrates His faithfulness to never abandon His promises. Even when Moses initially failed and fled to Midian, God was still working according to His perfect plan. The sermon's climax connects Moses to Jesus as the true and better deliverer. While Moses could only provide temporary deliverance from physical slavery, Jesus provides eternal deliverance from sin and death. Pastor Austin calls unbelievers to "cry out to God" for salvation, reminds Christians to remember God's faithfulness in their own salvation, and encourages all believers to "cling to the perfect deliverer" during current dark seasons, knowing that Jesus walks beside them and will one day lead them home to glory.   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

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Pastor Austin  wraps up our series dedicated to 1 Thessalonians. Looking at the last chapters of the book of 1 Thessalonians. 

2026 Vision: Stride - Week 5 Every runner reaches a moment when the pace locks in, the movement feels natural, and progress becomes undeniable.  That moment is called stride. As we step into 2026, Pastor Austin will unpack the God-given vision for our church and why this is the year we find our stride together. ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

"Unbelievers happily receive the promise of heaven without the necessity of true conversion." Hebrews 3:5-13

Sunday Evening February 22, 2026

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“Heaven is the future, but the world is your present. Don't retreat or wage war on culture.  Be a faithful presence no matter what.” Pastor Austin continues his sermon series on Thessalonians digging into Chapter 4. 

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.

"Stop focusing on the structure that is passing away. Start focusing on the eternal house of God" Hebrews 3:1-6

"Behavior modification is, in fact, a false gospel." Hebrews 3:1-2

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“When Paul says, ‘I was afraid, so I sent Timothy,' he was reflecting the heart of God, because at the core of the Christian faith is that God loves up close. And because God loves us up close, we move towards others in love, and sometimes it is your heartfelt worry that prevents us from sliding into apathy.” Pastor Austin continues the Thessalonians sermon series this week looking at 1 Thessalonians 3.

Sunday Evening February 8, 2026

In this sermon Pastor Austin emphasizes the importance of meditating on Scripture rather than just skimming it, drawing from Psalm 1 to illustrate the blessed life rooted in delighting and pondering God's word. It contrasts modern fast-paced reading habits with the intentional, savoring approach the Bible invites, using metaphors like muttering, pondering, and chewing to describe meditation. The core takeaway is that consistent meditation transforms lives, enabling fruitfulness in all seasons and resistance to pressures contrary to God's way.

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"Shared experience begins with shared humanity." Hebrews 2:16-18

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"Death is when the bill comes due. Life is lived on credit." Hebrews 2:14-15

In this week's sermon from Pastor Austin, we follow Paul through a series of trials in Acts 23–24, where God's unseen faithfulness preserves him amid conspiracy, false accusation, and injustice. The message calls us to remain faithful with clear consciences, anchored in the unshakable hope of the resurrection and the certainty that God is always at work, even when we cannot see it.

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Depending on God and others isn't the problem.  It's the solution. Pastor Austin messages focuses on our dependence on God and not on ourselves. 

Wednesday January 21, 2026

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In this sermon, Pastor Austin emphasizes the critical role of context in reading the Bible effectively. Poor reading—ignoring literary style, historical background, or surrounding verses—can lead to misunderstanding, misrepresenting God, and even harm. The speaker introduces four key principles (Bible as a library, written for us but not to us, never read a Bible verse alone, all points to Jesus) to help everyday readers interpret scripture accurately with humility. Ultimately, proper reading reveals the Bible's unified story leading to Jesus and protects against twisting verses to fit personal agendas.

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"Jesus became one of us in order to die like us, that we might live forever. That is the simple formula...that is the math." Hebrews 2:14

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In this sermon "Who I am in light of who God is," Pastor Patrick Austin explored Genesis 1:26-31 to address the fundamental question of human identity in a world full of lies and confusion. He began by establishing that since the Bible starts with "In the beginning, God" rather than "In the beginning, man," we must understand ourselves in comparison to God, not as the standard ourselves. Pastor Austin presented four Biblical truths that counter prominent worldly lies about identity. First, we are created by God in His image, meaning we're designed to live godly lives and in relationship—not that we are God ourselves. Second, we are blessed with God-given purpose to fill the earth with worshipers and subdue creation through faithful stewardship—not to determine our own purpose. Third, we are sustained by God as dependent creatures who need our heavenly Father's provision—not self-sufficient beings. Fourth, we are loved by God, with Him declaring His creation "very good"—not unlovable as many believe. The pastor emphasized that Jesus Christ, as "the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15), is the key to understanding our true identity. Only through Christ can we truly know what it means to be made in God's image and have our broken identity restored. Pastor Austin challenged both believers and non-believers to reject the enemy's lies and embrace the Biblical truth of who God created them to be.   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

"The medium of singing is a stage upon which the manifold aspects of the singular fruit of the Spirit are exhibited." Hebrews 2:11-12

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Pastor Austin continues the Self-Insufficiency sermon series. He focuses on God's strength above our own. He pulls his message from Corinthians 12:7-10.

In this message, Pastor Austin uses a plant illustration to contrast temporary appearances with true spiritual vitality, drawing from Psalm 1 to describe the blessed life as a tree planted by streams of water—fruitful, unwithering, and prosperous in every season. The core message warns that lives can look healthy on the surface while slowly wilting if disconnected from God, urging honest assessment of spiritual, relational, emotional, and physical trajectories. True thriving comes from being deeply rooted in Christ (identity), love, community (the house of the Lord), and the Word of God, enabling an evergreen life that bears fruit regardless of age or hardship.

"The more that a society strays from God, the more inconsistent it becomes." Hebrews 2:10-13 

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Sunday Evening January 4, 2025

In this sermon Pastor Austin reflects on 2025, encouraging the congregation to remember God's faithfulness in both triumphs and trials. Drawing from Psalm 105, it calls for gratitude, praise, and recalling God's deeds to fuel present faith. Key reviews include series on unhurried habits for soul rest, David's life as a model of devotion and repentance, and the Church's role in fostering genuine community over digital substitutes. The message celebrates Church wins like salvations, healings, and stories of transformation, while inviting worship regardless of the year's highs or lows.

To what extent is Jesus our elder brother? Hebrews 2:10-13 

Pastor Austin challenges us to find Jesus in our everyday lives, in the ordinary and quiet of life. What routine in your life feels small, but could become sacred if you invited God into it?  

"If all of God's love were ever to be put upon any of us, magnificent as it is, it would tear us to pieces." John 1:18 Luke 11:27

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Pastor Austin continues our Advent series with Jesus' unexpected entrance. 

In this message, Pastor Austin Porter teaches that Jesus gave up His place in heaven to bring heaven to earth, modeling humility, obedience, and sacrificial love. Drawing from Philippians 2 and John 1, he emphasizes that life is not about us but about Jesus, and that His mission of bringing the Kingdom of Heaven is now our mission. He explains that true family and love are found when believers invest and get involved, following Jesus' example of selfless service. Pastor Austin challenges listeners to live out love by leading even when it's hard, valuing others above themselves, owning their role, and embracing the process of building God's Kingdom. He concludes by calling believers to change the world one life at a time through discipleship, empowered by the Holy Spirit, so that people far from God can experience life in Christ.

Pastor Austin's sermon retells the story of the Magi from Matthew 2 through the perspective of a skeptical astronomer who embarks on a difficult journey following a mysterious star. Despite doubt, hardship, and moments of wanting to quit, he discovers overwhelming joy upon finding Jesus, worships Him, and returns transformed. The core message is that true joy is found in the presence of Jesus, God speaks subtly to draw us into relationship, and encountering Him changes us permanently.

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On this episode Pastor Rick and Pastor Austin talk about fitness and exercise. They talk about why it seems like fitness culture is on the rise, what the Bible says about exercise, and how Christians should approach it. A Little Theology of Exercise: https://tinyurl.com/muzn8e88. Atomic Habits: https://tinyurl.com/5n7b4vvb. Power of Babits: https://tinyurl.com/48szatfn. Healthy Idolatry sermon series: https://tinyurl.com/yyyzu4c5. Men, join us for F3: https://tinyurl.com/bdf77xhn.

"If there is one thing that the Eternal Son can never experience, it is experience itself." Hebrews 2:10