Journey Church Sermons

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Jun 2026

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Here you will find the weekly, Sunday sermons from The Journey Church in Avon, IN, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational, socio-economically diverse church that exists to lead people on the journey from where they are to where God wants them to be. Learn more about the church at www.thejourneywith.us.

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June 15, 2026Episode 61449 min

For You Page Week 4 - #throwbackthursday

We all have a past that sometimes feels overwhelming, but God doesn't want us trapped there. While our past can explain us, it doesn't define us. The Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote about forgetting what lies behind and pressing forward. Jesus didn't come just to repair our past but to redeem it completely. Instead of ruminating on past failures, we can choose to remember God's faithfulness through every storm. The same God who rescued us before will rescue us again.

June 8, 2026Episode 60739 min

For You Page Week 3 - #Unfiltered

In our social media world, we've become experts at filtering ourselves, and many bring this same approach to their relationship with God. We present polished versions of ourselves in prayer and worship, hiding our struggles and imperfections. But God already knows us completely - every flaw, every struggle, every broken piece. Romans 5:8 reminds us that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, not after we cleaned ourselves up. Jesus can't heal what we won't reveal or save what we won't acknowledge needs saving. The invitation is simple: take off the spiritual filter and experience the freedom of being fully known and fully loved by Jesus.

May 31, 2026Episode 53147 min

For You Page Week 2

King David's journey from shepherd boy to king reveals how our deepest desires and private choices shape who we become. David's early passions for music and shepherding prepared him for God's purposes, but when he stayed home from battle instead of leading his army, temptation led him into adultery and murder. The prophet Nathan's confrontation brought David to genuine repentance, showing us that no failure is beyond God's grace. Just as our digital feeds reflect our interests and desires, our private thoughts and choices reveal our true character. The key is giving the Holy Spirit admin rights to guide what we allow into our hearts and minds, consulting God in decisions, and seeking accountability from others.

May 26, 2026Episode 52444 min

For You Page Week 1 - #OOTD

In a world full of voices telling us who to be, we must ask ourselves: Who are you wearing? Just like choosing clothes each day, we choose what to put on spiritually and emotionally. Many of us wear things that no longer fit - old mindsets, toxic relationships, or habits we've outgrown. Others try to fit into expectations that were never tailored for them. The solution is simple: put on Jesus every single day. When we clothe ourselves with Christ's presence, He covers our guilt and shame, transforming our brokenness into wholeness. Jesus isn't just an accessory to add to life - He is Lord who wants to take over completely.

May 17, 2026Episode 51735 min

Monday Morning Faith Week 6 - Faith that Continues

Life often feels like an endless cycle of routine tasks, leaving us wondering if our ordinary existence has any real meaning. Culture tells us our lives only matter if we become famous or successful, but God works differently. Jesus spent thirty years living an ordinary life, showing us that God isn't allergic to the mundane moments. The problem isn't our ordinary lives - it's that we've compartmentalized our faith, living fragmented lives where God only gets a Sunday slot. Real spiritual growth happens when we integrate our faith into every area of life, working as though we're working for the Lord rather than just people. Your mission field isn't someday or somewhere else - it's right where you're going tomorrow morning.

May 10, 2026Episode 51037 min

Monday Morning Faith Week 5 - Faith at Home

Faith isn't just for Sundays - it's meant to work in everyday life, especially at home where our closest relationships exist. Whether you're single, married, a parent, or grandparent, your authentic faith creates lasting impact through small, consistent moments rather than perfect performance. The legacy you build happens quietly in ordinary conversations, daily interactions, and how you handle life's challenges. People remember how you made them feel and the atmosphere you created more than specific words you said. Your influence matters regardless of your life season, and God uses imperfect people to shape others toward authentic faith.

May 3, 2026Episode 50345 min

Monday Morning Faith Week 4 - Faith Under Pressure

Life has a way of testing our faith when we least expect it, just as Horatio Spafford experienced when he lost his son, fortune, and four daughters in a shipwreck. True faith isn't proven when life is easy, but revealed when life is hard. God uses pressure in our lives for two key purposes: to produce something new in us, like the boldness that led a suffering woman to reach for Jesus' healing touch, and to reveal what's already inside us, as He did when He called the hiding Gideon a mighty warrior. We must develop faith that lasts beyond Sunday morning by understanding that problems develop endurance, endurance builds character, and character strengthens hope. When pressure hits, we can use the P.R.A.Y. method: Praise God's greatness, Repent from unnecessary burdens, Ask for what we need, and Yield to let Jesus work.

April 27, 2026Episode 42627 min

Monday Morning Faith - Week 3

Our relationships reveal the true state of our faith more than church attendance or biblical knowledge ever could. Jesus said people would recognize His disciples by their love for one another, not by their religious activities. We often create mental filters and labels that prevent us from seeing others as people made in God's image. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to look past our prejudices and show compassion to everyone. Grace isn't just meant to be received but also given, making allowances for others' faults because of love. While we can't control others, we can control our responses and choose to love even when we disagree. True faith is proven not in church pews but in how we treat people Monday through Saturday.

April 19, 2026Episode 41935 min

Monday Morning Faith - Week 2

The greatest challenge to living out your faith isn't external circumstances—it's your thought life. What you think becomes what you believe, and what you believe shapes how you act and live. Scripture teaches us to take every thought captive rather than believing everything we think. You can't just stop negative thinking; you must replace lies with God's truth. When you rehearse fear, you repeat anxiety, but when you rehearse truth, you find peace and confidence. Transformation happens by replacing unhealthy thought patterns with biblical truths, making your faith work not just on Sundays but every day of the week.

April 12, 2026Episode 41232 min

Monday Morning Faith - Week 1

Many Christians experience a gap between Sunday inspiration and Monday reality, struggling to live their faith throughout the week. True faith isn't about attending church or seeking inspiration - it's about daily transformation through obedience to Jesus' teachings. Real faith is tested in everyday moments: how we respond to frustration, speak to others, and handle pressure. Following Jesus requires three key elements: making daily decisions to follow Him rather than our feelings, understanding that small consistent steps matter more than big moments, and pursuing transformation within authentic community. The question that changes everything is: What does love require of me right now? This moves faith from theory to practice, transforming not just our Sundays but our entire week.