Podcasts about pastor austin

"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

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

Sunday Evening May 3, 2026

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Pastor Austin wrapped up our series, Thessalonians Pt. 2, with his final message: "The Meantime Matters." If you've been feeling burnt out or just going through the motions, this message is for you. 

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

In this week's sermon from 2 Peter 3:8-18, Pastor Austin explores the certainty of divine judgment and the hope found in God's promises. We see that God's perceived delay in Christ's return is an act of intentional mercy, providing humanity time for repentance. However, the "Day of the Lord" remains certain, arriving unexpectedly to bring a total transformation of the universe.In anticipation of the "new heavens and a new earth," believers are commanded to live holy, diligent lives. Christians are urged to pursue godliness and ground themselves in the Gospel as they await the fulfillment of God's eternal kingdom.

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"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!

Sunday Evening April 12, 2026

"If Canaan were the true promised land, then Canaan would have been the last promised land." Hebrews 3:12-4:13

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We're back in Thessalonians! This morning, Pastor Austin kicked off 2 Thessalonians by looking at God's relentless pursuit of us even when life isn't fair. We tackled hard questions about justice and evil, landing on the beautiful reality of God's character: His patience is the greatest evidence that He is not only just, but good. 

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. 

On Resurrection Sunday, the message shows that the Easter story does not begin with triumphant joy but with people who were deeply overwhelmed—Mary with grief, the disciples with fear, and Thomas with doubt. In each case, Jesus does not wait for them to fix themselves; He meets them exactly where they are and transforms their overwhelm into worship, peace, and faith. The sermon culminates in the truth that sin overwhelms every one of us, yet Jesus meets us in our brokenness on the cross and offers overwhelming victory through His resurrection. The core invitation is simple: Jesus comes to you, right now, and offers new life through belief in Him.

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"The proof is not the point." Various Scriptures 

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"Not one day of rest, but eternal rest." Hebrews 3:12-4:13 

In this sermon, Pastor Austin explores John 9, where Jesus heals a man born blind, revealing Him as the light of the world. The story shows how Jesus sees people beyond their conditions or blame, heals physically and relationally, yet brings division—some see truth and believe, while others remain spiritually blind due to pride and tradition. The core takeaway is that Jesus pursues us through rejection and wounds, completing our healing and inviting us to examine our own areas of spiritual blindness. Ultimately, true sight comes from encountering Jesus as Lord, even when it costs us acceptance from others.

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Rembrandt painted The Return of the Prodigal Son near the end of his life, capturing the raw essence of forgiveness. This week, Pastor Austin uses this iconic work to remind us that God's grace is bigger than our biggest mistakes.If you've been lowering your expectations of what God can do because of where you've been, this message is for you!

"It's not about geography, it's about soteriology." Hebrews 3:12-13

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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.

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"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

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

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.