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.

August 31, 2025 • K.Paul Maurer • Matthew 5:1–7

What 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 Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

Mercy, Pastor K. Paul explained, isn’t just feeling sorry for someone—it’s entering their world, seeing with their eyes, feeling with their heart, and walking with them in their struggle. Mercy triumphs over judgment because it reflects the very heart of God through Christ.

So here’s the challenge: in your home, at work, in your neighborhood—or even pulling out of the church parking lot—will you choose mercy, or judgment?

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, for they will be filled.” But so often, we chase after happiness, possessions, and self-driven goals—only to end up empty.

What if true fulfillment isn’t about consuming more…but surrendering more?

In this message, discover how a hunger for God’s presence and His righteousness can transform your priorities, reshape your passions, and redefine what happiness really means.

August 17, 2025 • Kodi Mullins • Matthew 5:5

This 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, humility, and increased faith in the One who holds all things together. Through stories, Scripture, and real-life examples, we’ll see how meekness transforms how we respond under pressure and points us to the eternal hope we have in Christ. Whether you’ve walked with Jesus for decades or are just exploring who He is, this message will challenge you to trust more deeply and live more fully in step with the Spirit.