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”—Pastor K.Paul shows how this ancient rule was actually a starting point for mercy, not revenge.

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 today?

Through humor, honesty, and deep biblical insight, John reminds us that Jesus is our Creator, our Destiny, and our Purpose — and that He has the audacity to tell us how to live. This message challenges us not to lower God’s standards for our comfort, but to live in the fullness of His righteousness.

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 Revelation, the story of the light points to Jesus, the true source of life. And now, we—the Church—are called to reflect that light. So wake up, repent, and declare the goodness of God wherever you go.

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 bring real impact in Christ.

October 5, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:13

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 the pressures we face today, following Christ will cost us something — but it’s worth everything. In this message Pastor K.Paul explores what it means to live as ‘activated Christians,’ why the world won’t always like us, and why we must always choose Christ over Caesar.

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 persecuted ‘blessed,’ how the kingdom of heaven sustains us in trials, and how to rejoice when the world pushes back against the light of Christ.

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 live as Christ’s ambassadors of reconciliation in a world desperate for peace? Discover why peace is not something we keep but Someone we know—the Prince of Peace.

September 7, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–8

This 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 family, your city? It starts with the heart.

Listen in as we talk about holiness, guarding your heart, and the dangerous prayer that could change everything.