Episodes
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We Are Avalon | We All Matter - Don Dodge
Because every person matters and everyone has something to contribute, we trust God through change and use the gifts he has entrusted to us to serve others and join his work. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: Psalm 46:1–2, 6, 8–11; 1 Peter 4:10–11 Watch on YouTube:...
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We Are Avalon | We Are Faithful Servants - David Sauls
Everything we have belongs to God, and faithfulness means using whatever he has placed in our hands for his purposes rather than comparing, wasting, or burying it. Speaker: David Sauls Scriptures: Matthew 25:14–30; Psalm 24:1; 1 Peter 4:10; Exodus 4:2 Watch on YouTube:...
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We are Avalon | Centered in Jesus - Don Dodge
Our unity is not built on agreeing about everything, but on our shared allegiance to Jesus. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:10–13, 30–31; Romans 14:1–4, 13, 19; Ephesians 4:3 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAAY1v3S9eU Transcript:...
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We Are Avalon | Becoming Family - Don Dodge
Maturity in Christ happens together as we live in unity, speak truth in love, and each do our part in the body. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbqIlakjqOA Transcript: https://avalonchurch.transistor.fm/s2026/7/transcript
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We Are Avalon | We Are Followers of Jesus - Don Dodge
We are Avalon: a people following Jesus together, becoming family, and blessing our neighbors as we join God’s story of making all things new. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: Mark 1:14-18, John 5:39 Episode Page.& Transcript: https://avalonchurch.transistor.fm/s2026/6 Watch on YouTube:...
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One Question | Is AI making us less human? - James Cowan
We are called to use technology as image-bearers of God, not allow technology to remake us in its image. Speaker: James Cowan Scriptures: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:7; Psalm 139:13–14; Acts 17:28; Genesis 11; Psalm 139:1–4; Genesis 1:28; John 1:14 Watch on YouTube:...
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One Question | How do I know God’s will? - Don Dodge
God’s will is less about discovering one hidden, perfect choice and more about becoming the kind of person who is being formed by Jesus and can make wise, faithful, loving decisions. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6, 5:16-18, 1 Peter 2:15, John 6:40, 1 Timothy 2:4…
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One Question | If God Is Good, Why Is There So Much Pain? - Don Dodge
When suffering makes God feel absent, Jesus invites us to bring him our honest pain, remain present with one another, and trust that death will not have the final word. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: Luke 7:19, Matthew 26:36-46, Hebrews 4:15-16, Revelation 21:3-5 Watch on YouTube:...
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One Question | Can Faith and Science Coexist? - Don Dodge
Scientific discovery can challenge the way we understand Scripture and the world, but it does not have to threaten faith. When pursued with humility and curiosity, science and faith can deepen our understanding of truth and lead us toward greater wonder and trust in God. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge...
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One Question | What if we’re wrong about faith? - Don Dodge
The resurrection gives us good reason to trust Jesus, not with blind faith, but with a faith grounded in where the evidence points. Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-A70XieKwY Transcript:...
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A Beautiful Mess | The Mystery of God | WEEK 5
God’s story that began before the world was created was a hidden mystery that was finally revealed in Jesus. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 2 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Corinthians 2:6-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16, John 15:5, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Video:...
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A Beautiful Mess | God’s Power is Revealed in Weakness | WEEK 4
The power of the gospel is often revealed in the ordinary, weak, and foolish. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Galatians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23, Video: https://youtu.be/vrrdUjSZ2C4, Webpage:...
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A Beautiful Mess | The Foolishness of the Gospel | WEEK 3
Pastor William Nieto leads us in studying 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 and why the Gospel is foolishness to those who are perishing. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor William Nieto, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Video: https://youtu.be/kHUlBqOU1mM, Webpage:...
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A Beautiful Mess | Unity | WEEK 2
As Paul begins his discussion concerning disunity in the Corinthian church, it has striking similarities to today. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Acts 18:27-28, Video: https://youtu.be/9UykHXRZ3LU, Webpage:...
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A Beautiful Mess | Intro to 1 Corinthians | WEEK 1
This message introduces 1 Corinthians and Paul’s brilliant framing of what happens when Christ is put in the center of our lives. Series: A Beautiful Mess, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:3, Video: https://youtu.be/dHYSXsfEves, Webpage:...
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Follow Me | What M Looks Like | WEEK 7
May every Life Group be inspired to leave the comfort and security of attending church and go together to bless the world. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: John 13:34, Ephesians 4:11, Ephesians 4:12, Ephesians 4:13, Ephesians 4:16, Video:...
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Follow Me | What Community Looks Like | WEEK 6
The Church is God's family. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, John 13:34, Luke 5:20, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg9Azu9uCLg, Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/follow-me-what-community-looks-like-week-6/,...
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Follow Me | What Worship looks like | WEEK 5
Worship is being transformed into Christ's likeness together. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: John 13:34, Romans 12:2, Video: https://youtu.be/gM88GEHFULI, Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/follow-me-what-worship-looks-like-week-5/,...
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Follow Me | Living Incarnationally | WEEK 4
Each of us in community exists to life as Jesus’ tangible presence in the world. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: John 1:14, John 8:1-11, John 13:34, Matthew 8:2-3, Matthew 8:5-7, Matthew 9:10-11, Matthew 9:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Video:...
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Follow Me | What is the Church? | WEEK 3
Followers of Jesus are part of a Kingdom-community that exists to live out God's original purpose for humanity. It is our responsibility to intentionally GO and GROW together. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 13:34, Acts 2:43, Acts...
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Follow Me | The Meaning of Follow | WEEK 2
Following Jesus is not something you do, it's a person you become... a person just like Jesus. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Luke 6:40, Rom 8:28-29, Matthew 22:37-39, John 13:34-35, Romans 8:29, Luke 5:15-16, Video:...
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Follow Me | Good News – Defining the Gospel | WEEK 1
In a world where following Jesus is equated with “going to church,” the goal of this series is to recapture Jesus’ idea of what it means to follow him and take responsibility together for becoming like him. Series: Follow Me: Transformed Together, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Luke…
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ReCreate | Hurry is Incompatible with Relationship | WEEK 2
We take a look at Jesus’ differing responses to Mary and Martha concerning what is most important... hurry or relationships. Series: ReCreate, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 11:28-30, Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCJKpdz3lA2YnZTvE3Neng/live, Webpage:...
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ReCreate | The Hurry Problem | WEEK 1
Hurry is the great enemy of a vibrant spiritual life. That's why Jesus invites us to come to him, all who tired and weary. In him is rest and ReCreation.Series: ReCreate, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28-30:, James 1:8, Video:...
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The Upside Down Life | Warning Signs | PART 14
3 Warning Signs to live out Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23, James 2:17, Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/live, Webpage…
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The Upside Down Life | You Can’t Always Get What You Want | PART 13
Jesus invites us to a new perspective on who and why he invites to ask, seek and knock.Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves, Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 7:7-8, James 1:6-7, John 14:13-14, James 4:3, 1 John 5:14-15, Ephesians 1:17, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20, 1 John...
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The Upside Down Life | Judging Others | PART 12
Judging people is probably what the church is most known for in our culture. We need to be reminded of Jesus’ posture when it comes to pointing out other’s faults. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 15:5-6, Video:...
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Easter Service | April 4, 2021
This Easter we are reminded how God sees the world. We remember what happened to Jesus on Day 3 after the worst day ever. Easter is about hope, even in our worst days. Easter reminds us that God is working, bringing new life, new creation, and resurrection. Series: Easter Service, Speaker: Pastor...
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Palm Sunday | March 28, 2021
It’s possible to be close to religion, and yet still miss God. Series: Palm Sunday Service, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-38, John 12:12-15, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 9:10, Jeremiah 31, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDzhFxGacBM, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Anxious For Nothing | PART 11
Jesus encourages his followers not to worry, but to trust that God is their Provider. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6-7, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYEiwwzh4vg, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Hidden Treasure | PART 10
Jesus talks about what’s most important to us and what shouldn't be so important. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 6:16-24, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1UBErVJ4R0, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | The Lord’s Prayer | PART 9
Jesus gives his followers a framework about how to pray. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 6:7-14, Matthew 6:9, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:13, Matthew 6:8, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjHNp9jFe7I, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | The Secret Place | PART 8
Liz Dickson leads us in the topic of "A Secret Place" from Matthew 6:1-6. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Liz Dickson, Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzuDymEW8ww, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Retaliation | PART 7
Pastor John Molloy leads us in a sermon on retaliation from Matthew 5:38-42 Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor John Molloy, Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFJZsYnGzmQ, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | The D-Word | PART 6
Jesus discusses the difficult issues of adultery and divorce.Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37, 1 Corinthians 9:27, John 3:17, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Maw1U9c8s, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Reconciliation | PART 5
Jesus begins to illustrate how his followers are to live out the Kingdom ways starting with a discussion on murder, anger, and reconciliation. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-8YAOaNp8,...
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The Upside Down Life | The Law and Righteousness | PART 4
Pastor Jim preaches from Matthew 5:17-20 on Christ Fulfilling the Law and our righteousness.Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves, Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c5fE4qR3_Y, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Salty and Bright | PART 3
The Beatitudes were the “Who?” of the Kingdom that Jesus immediately followed with the “What?” What are we called to? Salt and Light. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 12:48, Matthew 5:13-15, Isaiah 51:4, 1 Peter 2:11-12, Luke 22:19, Matthew...
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The Upside Down Life | Beatitudes | PART 2
Who is blessed by God? Jesus’ answer is surely different than anyone could have expected. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Video: https://www.facebook.com/202571889761757/videos/149106303523481, Webpage:...
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The Upside Down Life | Intro | PART 1
The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ manifesto for the Kingdom. This introduction sets the stage for our new series “The Upside Down Life” where we explore Jesus’ Sermon section by section. Series: The Upside Down Life, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, Video:...
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Second Chances | New Years Message | January 3, 2021
We must be careful that we are not crusading for righteousness without compassion for the sinner lest we forget that we all started out in the same place, in need of divine forgiveness. Second chances are for everyone! Series: New Year's Service, Speaker: Pastor Jim Groves, Scripture: Luke…
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God With Us | December 27, 2020 | PART 6
Join us as Pastor John Molloy leads us in finishing the God With Us series for Christmas 2020. Series: God With Us, Speaker: Pastor John Molloy, Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/159464842627789/, Webpage:...
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God With Us | Christmas Eve Service 2020 | PART 5
Christmas Eve Service for 2020 at Avalon Town Park Series: God With Us, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Video: https://www.facebook.com/avalonchurch/videos/848257122691917/, Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/god-with-us-christmas-eve-service-2020-part-5/
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God With Us – Wise Men | PART 4
The wise men responded to God’s gift of Jesus with gifts of their own. In this message, Pastor Don discusses how we, too, should respond to God’s amazing gift. Series: God With Us, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Video:...
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God With Us | Skin Matters | PART 3
God created a family that eventually rebelled and ran away. But God wanted us back and was willing to do everything necessary to make that happen... even incarnation.Series: God With Us, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:1-5, John 1:9-13, Video:...
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God With Us | Fear Not | PART 2
Our story is often not what we want it to be, yet in the midst of our disappointment, weariness, and anxiety, God offers hope. Series: God With Us, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Isaiah 7:4, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 35:1-4, Isaiah 35:5-6, Hebrews 12:1-3, Video:...
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God With Us | Prophets Version of the Story | PART 1
When Isaiah promised the birth of a savior for the people of Israel, they didn’t know how long it would take to get the gift which was revealed in Jesus. Like a child waiting for Christmas morning, the believer can be confident that in due time, what God gives will not disappoint. Series: God…
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Give Thanks | Thanksgiving Message | November 22, 2020
A Thanksgiving Message for 2020 Series: Thanksgiving Service, Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2FlhN5fXFA, Webpage: https://podcast.avalonchurch.org/sermons/give-thanks-thanksgiving-message-november-22-2020/, Discussion Questions:...
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Midweek on a Mountain With Jesus – Needs & Warnings – Matthew 7:6-7:29 | PART 11
An interactive study of the practical applications of the teachings of Jesus found in the Sermon on the Mount. This week Pastor John Molloy leads us in Matthew 7.Series: Midweek on a Mountain with Jesus, Speaker: Pastor John Molloy, Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29, Video:...
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Celebration Sunday, November 15, 2020
God is not taken by surprise by the upside-down times like we are experiencing in 2020. On the contrary, he offers incredible hope and direction. Series: , Speaker: Pastor Don Dodge, Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-7, 13-14; Romans 8:22-23; 12:9-21, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6rJF2LVG-I,...
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