The Avenue Community Church

In this powerful message from Avenue Community Church, Pastor Tim explores the intersection of faith, mental health,and God’s grace through the story of Saul and David in 1 Samuel 16. What happens when disobedience opens the door to distress? How does God’s grace reach into our emotional, psychological, and spiritual struggles?

With honesty, humor, and biblical depth, Pastor Tim challenges us to rethink the false divide between faith and mental wellness. Discover how God’s “common grace” — the blessings He extends to all people — reveals His care for our whole person: body, mind, and soul.

Whether you’re wrestling with your own mental health, walking alongside someone in pain, or simply longing to see how the gospel speaks to real-life struggles, this sermon offers hope, insight, and a fresh vision of God’s healing presence in everyday life.

Key Themes:

• God’s sovereignty and human responsibility

• The spiritual roots of emotional distress

• Mental health and discipleship in the church

• Common grace vs. special grace

• Learning the language of the Kingdom

Listen and be reminded: God’s grace meets us not just in our spirit—but in every part of who we are.

In this powerful message, Pastor Tim takes us deep into the story of David and Goliath—not as a children’s tale of bravery, but as a vivid portrait of the cosmic battle between good and evil, faith and fear. Through David’s unlikely victory and Saul’s growing jealousy, we’re reminded that the true battleground of the kingdom isn’t fought with swords or spears—it’s waged in the human heart.

Discover how Jesus, the true and greater David, has already secured victory, and how faith—not self-reliance—is our only weapon in life’s fiercest fights. Pastor Tim challenges us to examine where our trust really lies, to confront our inner giants, and to step off the sidelines into God’s mission.

💡 Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. The question is—what are you trusting in?

In this powerful message from The Avenue Community Church, Pastor Tim dives into one of the most familiar yet misunderstood stories in Scripture—David and Goliath. Far more than a tale of courage and underdogs, this passage reveals the spiritual reality that our greatest victories come not by strength, but by faith.

Walking through 1 Samuel 17, Pastor Tim unpacks what it means to stand firm when fear breaks the will of those around us, reminding us that the true “champions of faith” are not the strongest, but those who trust completely in the Lord. With vivid storytelling, biblical depth, and heartfelt challenge, this sermon invites us to shift our gaze from giants to God—and to remember that the battle is never ours alone.

Key themes: Faith over fear · God’s perspective vs. human sight · Spiritual courage · True strength in Christ

Listen now and be encouraged to fight your battles with confidence that “the battle is the Lord’s.”

In this moving message from The Avenue Community Church, guest preacher Gus Zetina walks us through the life and faith of David — a man who learned, through triumph and trial, that God truly is everything.

Drawing from Psalm 18, Gus unpacks how God reveals Himself in His person, power, justice, equipping, and glory, all pointing us ultimately to Christ Jesus, the fulfillment of every promise. Through vivid imagery, poetic language, and heartfelt personal testimony, this sermon reminds us that our strength, righteousness, and purpose are found not in ourselves — but in the God who moves mountains, parts seas, and redeems our lives for His glory.

Whether you’re in a season of victory or wrestling in the cave of uncertainty, this message will call you to remember: the same God who delivered David still delivers today.

In this powerful message from The Avenue Community Church, we’re invited to see the heart of God in a whole new light—His majesty revealed through meekness. Drawing from Psalm 8, this sermon walks through the awe and wonder of creation, the smallness of humanity, and the breathtaking reality that God wages war through weakness.

From David’s psalm of praise to Jesus’ humble triumph on a donkey, and finally to Paul’s reminder that God chooses the lowly to shame the strong—this episode weaves together a story of grace, strength, and divine reversal.

Discover how worship doesn’t make God greater—it makes our hearts bigger. Learn what it means to see “majesty through meekness” in your own life, to trust God in the highs and lows, and to find peace in knowing that the One who hung the stars also hung on a cross—for you.

🔹 Scripture Focus: Psalm 8, Matthew 18 & 21, 1 Corinthians 1, Hebrews 2
🔹 Theme: God’s strength made perfect in our weakness
🔹 Key Idea: “The majesty of God is revealed through meekness.”

Tune in and be reminded that even in life’s smallest, weakest moments—God’s glory still shines brightest.

In this week’s message from The Avenue Community Church, we journey through 1 Samuel 16—a pivotal moment in redemptive history where God rejects Saul and anoints David as Israel’s next king. Pastor Tim unpacks how God’s standards for choosing leaders are radically different from ours: while people look at outward appearance, the Lord looks at the heart.

Through vivid stories—from childhood trips to farmer’s markets to modern lessons in leadership—we’re reminded that obedience is better than sacrifice, sin is never harmless, and the fear of the Lord is the foundation of faithful living. This episode calls us to examine not just what we do but the heart behind it, and to trust in God’s unstoppable purposes that extend far beyond our understanding.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions of calling, leadership, or why God chooses the unlikely, this message will encourage and challenge you to see through God’s eyes, not your own.

In this powerful message from the Avenue Community Church, we launch into a brand-new series exploring the life of David through the books of 1 & 2 Samuel and the Psalms he authored. Pastor Tim unpacks Psalm 32, a psalm of repentance, showing us the blessing of forgiveness, the agony of unconfessed sin, and the joy that comes through honest confession before God.

With practical stories, biblical insight, and a heart for spiritual renewal, this sermon reminds us that sin is not just an abstract idea—it affects every corner of our lives. Yet, the good news is clear: God lifts, covers, and forgives those who come to Him.

Whether you’re new to the Psalms or walking closely with Christ, this episode will encourage you to run toward God’s mercy and experience the freedom found in confession.

👉 Tune in and discover what it truly means to be a person after God’s own heart.

In this powerful message, Deacon Trey Willis reminds us that true greatness in God’s Kingdom is not measured by status, achievement, or power—but by humility, vulnerability, and service. Drawing from Mark 9 and Mark 10, Trey shows how Jesus uses children as living examples of faith, dependence, and belonging.

With heartfelt stories of family, legacy, and faith passed down through generations, Trey challenges us to embrace our responsibility—not just as parents, but as the entire body of Christ—to model godliness, disciple the next generation, and serve those who can offer us nothing in return.

From the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 to Paul’s reminder in Philippians 2, this sermon calls us to reject passivity, embrace childlike faith, and rise up as a church family committed to helping every child “make it home.”

Listen in and be encouraged: to welcome children is to welcome Christ Himself.

This week we celebrate seven years of God’s faithfulness at The Avenue Community Church! In this powerful message, Pastor Tim closes out our journey through the book of Romans with a deep dive into chapter 16. What may look like a simple list of names becomes a vivid reminder that the gospel spreads through people—coworkers, friends, and family in Christ—each playing a vital role in building God’s kingdom.

On this anniversary Sunday, we pause to rejoice, reflect, and honor those who labor, sweat, sacrifice, and love so faithfully in gospel ministry. Pastor Tim challenges us to see the beauty of relational bonds formed in Christ, to recognize the people who have held us up, and to remember the unshakable promise: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.”

Whether you’ve been at The Avenue from the start or are just joining in, this message will encourage you to celebrate the community God has placed around you and to keep the main thing the main thing—Jesus Christ, the true hero of the story.

In this week’s message, Jeremy Griffin takes us into Matthew 18 to explore the beauty and challenge of childlike faith. Through stories of his young son Levi, his nephew’s bold witness, and his years of working with students, Jeremy paints a vivid picture of what it means to trust, depend, and belong as children of God.

Jesus’ call to “become like little children” isn’t about immaturity—it’s about humility, vulnerability, and a faith that rests securely in the arms of our Father. Along the way, Jeremy reminds us of the sacred gift of trust, the weight of our influence, and the strength found in weakness.

Whether you’ve wrestled with control, struggled with trust, or wondered how to live out your faith in everyday life, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to lower yourself, lean fully on God’s strength, and embrace the joy of being His child—right now, not one day in the future.