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The Man God Chose: Lessons from Joseph | Father’s Day Message

What kind of man would God choose to raise His only Son?

In this Father’s Day message, we take a closer look at Joseph—the often-overlooked earthly father of Jesus. Through the Gospel of Matthew, we discover a man marked by righteousness, faithfulness, courage, and quiet obedience. When faced with public humiliation, difficult decisions, and unexpected responsibilities, Joseph consistently chose trust over fear and faithfulness over reputation.

Exploring Joseph’s story alongside the examples of Moses and Hosea, this sermon highlights how a life of daily obedience prepares us for God’s greater purposes. Joseph’s willingness to protect Mary and Jesus reminds us that God often works through ordinary people who faithfully respond to His call.

This message challenges us to consider our own role in God’s plan: Will we choose to be protectors rather than predators? Will we remain faithful when obedience costs us something? And will we trust that our everyday faithfulness has eternal significance, even when no one else sees it?

Join us as we learn from the man God chose to raise His Son and discover how God still uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.

What makes a healthy, thriving church? In this powerful message from Hebrews 10, we're reminded that the visible church is far more than a weekly gathering—it's the tangible expression of God's invisible kingdom at work in our lives.

Through personal stories, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, this sermon explores why believers are called to do life together. Discover how Christ's sacrifice tears down every barrier between us and God, inviting us to draw near with confidence, stand firm through life's turbulence, and encourage one another in faith.

Whether you've been part of a church for decades or are wondering where you fit in God's story, this message challenges us to move beyond being spectators and become active participants in a community that helps us look in, look ahead, and look out for one another.

In this powerful message from Matthew 13, we're challenged to move beyond buildings, attendance numbers, and denominational labels to discover God's vision for His Church. Through a memorable story, we are reminded that church is not about size, production, or appearances—it's about people gathered in the name of Jesus. This message explores the difference between the visible church and the invisible church, the dangers of spiritual pride, and the healing freedom that comes from trusting God with the work that only He can do.

What does it look like to praise God in every season of life?

In this powerful message from Psalm 150, we're challenged to move beyond occasional worship and embrace a lifestyle of praise. Through Scripture, personal stories, and even a surprising debate about the "greatest of all time," this sermon reminds us that God's greatness far surpasses anything this world can offer. 

 Whether you're celebrating a victory, walking through a struggle, or simply taking your next breath, this message will encourage you to remember God's faithfulness and respond with wholehearted praise.

Because when we recognize who God is and what He has done, there's only one fitting response:

Praise God.

Step into the timeless beauty of Psalm 23 in this powerful message from Avenue Community Church. In a world driven by anxiety, exhaustion, and the constant awareness of what we lack, this sermon invites us to rediscover the comforting voice of the Good Shepherd who leads us beside still waters and restores our souls.

Through honest storytelling, biblical insight, and heartfelt encouragement, this message explores what it truly means to rest in God—even in seasons of uncertainty, suffering, insomnia, broken relationships, spiritual wandering, or emotional fatigue. You’ll be reminded that the Shepherd does not abandon His sheep in the wilderness; He goes before them, prepares the way, and walks with them through every dark valley.

This sermon also challenges the church to live like a flock marked by compassion, grace, and belonging—refusing to treat people as commodities and learning instead to rejoice when others receive rest, healing, and restoration.

Whether Psalm 23 feels deeply personal or overly familiar, this message will help you hear it again with fresh ears and renewed hope:

“The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing.”

Listen in and be reminded that your Shepherd knows your needs, speaks with tenderness, and is faithfully leading you home.

On this special episode of the Avenue Community Churches podcast, Pastor Tim Johnson preaches a powerful final sermon before sabbatical, drawing from Psalm 33 to remind us that God speaks, God plans, God watches, and God saves. With urgency, warmth, and deep conviction, this message calls the church to tangible praise, steadfast trust, and confident hope in the unfailing love of the Lord. As Avenue celebrates baptisms and enters a new season, this sermon invites listeners to rest in the truth that no earthly power can save, but the Lord remains faithful in every generation.

In this powerful and deeply practical message from Colossians 3, we’re challenged to move beyond surface-level Christianity and embrace the everyday lordship of Jesus. From the workplace to our homes, friendships, worship, and even the way we wait, this sermon unpacks what it means to live with wholehearted devotion to Christ in the “whatever” moments of life. Whether you’re navigating family life, work pressures, spiritual dryness, or simply longing to grow deeper in your walk with God, this sermon will encourage you to live differently, love boldly, and trust fully.

 

In this powerful and deeply personal sermon from Psalm 54, Michael Johnson invites us into the raw, unfiltered reality of what it means to follow God when life feels overwhelming, uncertain, and even painful. Through the story of David—betrayed, hunted, and outnumbered—we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about what God has done… it’s about trusting Him for what He will do.

In this message centered on Colossians 3:18–19, we move from celebration to application. If Jesus is truly risen and truly Lord, then His authority doesn’t just inspire our worship—it reshapes our homes, our marriages, and our daily interactions.

“Whatever you do… do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” That’s not abstract theology—it’s deeply personal. It means every word, every action, every relationship becomes a reflection of Him.

From the betrayal at the table to the brutality of the cross, from the silence of the grave to the triumph of the empty tomb, this sermon unpacks the full weight and wonder of the gospel. You’ll confront the reality of sin—not as a distant concept, but as something deeply personal. You’ll feel the cost of grace paid on Good Friday. You’ll sit in the uncomfortable stillness of Saturday, where faith is formed in the silence. And finally, you’ll believe in the hope of Sunday, where resurrection power reveals not just who Jesus is—but who you are becoming in Him.

This message doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but it leads you straight to a life-changing realization: eternal life isn’t just about the future—it starts now, through Jesus.