Primary Text: Matthew 6:5–8 In a world engineered for distraction, Jesus calls us to prayer that is simple, sincere, and intimate — prayer that forms us, transforms us, and anchors us in God’s presence.

Teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Pastor K.Paul challenges us to live with joyful generosity, knowing God multiplies what we offer Him.Through stories of baptism, partnerships with local churches, and powerful statistics from Fort Wayne...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul challenges us to consider the silent sermon our lives are always preaching. Before we ever speak a word about Jesus, our choices, attitudes, and responses reveal what we truly believe.We are reminde...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul walks through Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus warns us to “be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men.” In a culture obsessed with being seen, Jesus invites us to something deeper—giving not for...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul unpacks one of Jesus’ most radical teachings — “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” He challenges us to step beyond comfort and convenience into a love that reflects the very ...

This week, Pastor K.Paul unpacks Jesus’ radical teaching from Matthew 5:38–42. In a world obsessed with payback, Jesus calls us to live free from retaliation. Drawing from the oldest law known to humanity—“an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth...

This week, guest speaker, John Suciu, unpacks one of the most challenging passages in Scripture — Matthew 5:17–20. In it, Jesus declares that He didn’t come to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. What does that mean for how we live tod...

This week, Pastor Kodi unpacks the difference between a private and personal faith. A private faith is silent—kept hidden between you and God. But a personal faith impacts everyone around you, shining brightly for others to see. From Isaiah to ...

This week we kicked off our Live Free series with Jesus’ words: ‘You are the salt of the earth.’ Salt preserves, flavors, and purifies—but only when it leaves the shaker. Discover what it means to live as salt in the world and...

This week at Avalon we closed out our Beatitudes series with a challenging message: Blessed Insults. Jesus reminds us that persecution is not a sign of failure, but a mark of faithfulness. From the slander faced by the early church to ...

Persecution is not the end of the story—it’s part of faithfully following Jesus. In this message, Pastor Bob Smith unpacks Matthew 5:10–12, reminding us that persecution is not a sign of failure but of faithfulness. Discover why Jesus calls the...

In this week’s message, Pastor K. Paul continues our Beatitudes series by unpacking Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” What does it mean to truly be at peace with God? And how do we li...

September 7, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–8This week, Pastor K. Paul unpacked Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8).Do you want to see God more clearly in your life, your...

August 31, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–7What does it really mean to live with mercy?This week at Avalon, Pastor K. Paul continued our journey through the Beatitudes with a message called “Blessed Mercy” from Matthe...

This week in our Beatitudes series, Pastor K. Paul unpacks one of the most searching questions Jesus ever raises:What are you hungry for?Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,...

August 17, 2025 • Kodi Mullins • Matthew 5:5This week, Pastor Kodi continues our Beatitudes series with a deep dive into “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Far from weakness, biblical meekness is gentleness, hum...

August 10, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–4This week, we explored Jesus’ words: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” But this isn’t just about personal grief—it’s about spiritual brokenness. When we tru...

August 3, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–3, Matthew 7:24–29 In this message from our Beatitudes series, we explore Jesus’ bold opening line: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

July 20, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 12:9–21As we look at the 12 men who Jesus called his disciples, Pastor K.Paul asks this question, "What would you die for?"

July 20, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 12:9–21Jesus walks into a synagogue and sees a man with a withered hand. But He also sees a room full of withered hearts.This week’s message isn’t just about healing—it's about what you’r...

July 13, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 12:1–8This week, Pastor K. Paul walks us through Matthew 12:1–8 and challenges us to rethink the Sabbath—not as a list of rules to follow, but as a gift to receive. Jesus drew four powerful conclus...

July 6, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • John 5:16–40

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Pastor Dan BinkleyJune 22, 2025 • Dan Binkley • Matthew 9:14–17, Mark 2:18–22, Luke 5:33–39

June 15, 2025 • Bob Smith • Matthew 9:9–13This week, Pastor Bob Smith takes us into the powerful moment in Matthew 9 when Jesus calls Matthew—a despised tax collector—to follow Him. It’s a reminder that no one is too far gone fo...