Azle Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

Series: Artificial Intelligence, Postmodern Theology & Authentic FaithSermon: "What Would Jesus Deconstruct?" (1 Peter 2:15)Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Rev. Russell Clark

Series: Stop Running on Empty: Time Management as a Spiritual DisciplineSermon: Protect Your EnergyFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

A spiritual discipline is a habit or practice used in the bible by persons such as Jesus, the disciples, apostles, or prophets. Prayer and reading scripture are two of the most emphasized spiritual disciplines. Keeping a Sabbath day is the only spiritual discipline mentioned in the Ten Commandments, though.In our church and culture today, a 24-hour period set aside once every 7 days for rest and worship is practically non-existent.Time-management is a term used often today to maximize how we use each day. While not a biblical term, time-management is a habit that we see Jesus using often. He was very intentional about how he used his time. He would retreat to be alone when he needed to, he would protect his time for Sabbath, but he was also known to break Sabbath law rules if it meant helping people in need.How is time-management a spiritual discipline you practice today?If you don’t currently make a Sabbath day a priority, what steps could you take to prioritize this spiritual discipline?How could you make spiritual disciplines more of a priority to achieve a more restful and grounded life?Series: Stop Running on Empty: Time-Management as a Spiritual DisciplineSermon: “How Do You Sabbath?” – Rev. Russell ClarkScripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Mark 2:27, Exodus 20:8Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Youth Sunday Sermon "We Can Be Brave" - Kennedy Clark"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9

Rev. Russell Clark

Series: "The Ultimate Gift"Sermon: "The Gift of a Day" By Rev. Russell Clark"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

Series: The Ultimate GiftSermon: "The Gift of Learning" by Rev. Russell Clark"Let the wise, too, hear and gain in learning and the discerning acquire skill." -Proverbs 1:5Find us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Or, contact us through our website: ⁠www.azlechristian.faith⁠. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can ⁠give⁠ on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

Series: "The Ultimate Gift"Sermon: "The Gift of Dreams" By Rev. Russell Clark"For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope." - Jeremiah 29:11Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

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Series: "The Ultimate Gift"Sermon: "The Gift of Work" By Rev. Russell Clark"Whatever task you must do, work as if your soul depends on it, as for the Lord and not for humans." - Colossians 3:23Find us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Or, contact us through our website: ⁠www.azlechristian.faith⁠. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can ⁠give⁠ on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

Series: The Ultimate GiftSermon: "The Gift of Laughter" Joey GarciaC.S Lewis wrote “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” Joy is not simply a seasoning to add to church gatherings and it’s okay if we don’t have any joy, any laughter or any fun. Joy is vital to a congregation’s health and well being and it’s also vital in our own lives. It is important not to take ourselves and everything we do too seriously and understand the importance in being able to laugh at one’s self and even difficult circumstances.Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

The Ultimate Gift: "The Gift of Friends" (Proverbs 17:17) Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

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Series: The Ultimate GiftSermon: “The Gift of Family” - Joey Garcia“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” – Colossians 3:14-15Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

Sermon "Boast in Weakness" Rev. Russell Clark“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.”- 2 Corinthians‬Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch)

Series: Finding Our True Selves: Exploring 2 Corinthians "Cheerful Giver" (2 Corinthians 8:9 & 9:7) Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Finding Our True Selves: Exploring 2 CorinthiansRev. Russell Clark

Series: Finding Our True Selves: Exploring 2 CorinthiansSermon: "Walk By Faith" Rev. Russell ClarkFind us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Or, contact us through our website: ⁠www.azlechristian.faith⁠. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can ⁠give⁠ on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Finding Our True Selves: Paul’s 2nd Letter to CorinthiansSermon: “Our Letter”Sermon Description: We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). As 2 Corinthians 4:4-5says, the image of God is “the gospel of the glory of Christ.” If both of these statements aretrue, we are the gospel! We are God’s love letter to humanity, just as Jesus was for us!Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom:How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as It is in Heaven"The Banquet and The Supper" (Luke 14:16-24). Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom:How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as It is in HeavenSermon: “Outrageous!"Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as it is in HeavenSermon: "Lost and Found"Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Or, contact us through our website: ⁠www.azlechristian.faith⁠. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can ⁠give⁠ on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as it is in HeavenRev. Russell Clark

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as it is in HeavenSermon: "Mustard and Yeast"Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life on Earth as It Is In HeavenSermon: “Why Does Jesus Use Parables?”Jesus would explain the kingdom of heaven through parables as a way to connect everyday living to what heaven will be like. These stories required the hearer to listen with their hearts. They invited contemplation, not argument. This week will focus on the parable of the sower – Ch. 1-3 of Willard BookFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Freedom in ChainsPaul's Letter to the PhilipiansRev. Russell Clark

Series: Freedom in Chains: Paul’s Letter to the PhilippiansSermon: Pressing On - Rev. Russell ClarkFind us on social media: ⁠Facebook⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Or, contact us through our website: ⁠www.azlechristian.faith⁠. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can ⁠give⁠ on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Freedom in Chains: Paul’s Letter to the PhilippiansSermon: Christ’s Hymn - Rev. Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Faith of Mr. RogersSermon: “Look for the Helpers”Matthew 25:35-45. Mr. Roger’s mother famously told him during times of tragedy to “look for the helpers” because there you will see the good being done in spite of evil. Think of the person who makes your life better. Mr. Rogers would always pray, “Dear God, let some word that is heard be yours.”Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Faith of Mr Rogers"Won't You Be My Neighbor" (Luke 10:25-28)Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

2025: A Year in Review (Philippians 1:3-6)Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

The Gospel According to Christmas Classics Rev. Russell Clark

Series: The Gospel According to Christmas ClassicsSermon: “Singing Loud For All to Hear”The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! How can we share the joy of the Christmas season this year and be bold like Buddy and jolly, happy souls like Frosty? / “When the first snow is also a Christmas snow…well, something wonderful is bound to happen.”Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

The Gospel According to Christmas Classics: I Made My Family Disappear?Luke 2:14Philippians 4:7Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Sermon: Seems Like I Don't Fit InRev. Russell Clark

The motto of our denomination is “no creed but Christ.” We are constantly evolving and learning how to be better disciples so we can’t be held to a certain creed or dogma. We are biblically progressive, meaning we are open to questions about biblical interpretation and context and seeing how God speaks to us in new ways today.Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

A New Disciples Movement: "Unity & Justice" (Proverbs 31:8-9) Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: A New Disciples MovementSermon: Disciples and AuthorityWe believe that all authority is under Jesus Christ. We believe in a priesthood of all believers – where the pastor, ministry staff, elders, deacons, and members work together as ministers for one another. The representative responsibility of the pastor is circular in nature because the pastor is responsible for the people, but the people are responsible for the pastor.  Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

The Chalice & The TableRev. Russell Clark

Series: Table-Flipping LeadershipSermon: "Sacred Anger" - Rev. Russell ClarkJesus told us not to be angry during the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:21-22) so it is confusing to see Jesus express such anger when he was a man of peace. His anger is at the temple of worship being used for the wrong purpose. Would Jesus be upset with us today? Are there times we are justified to use our anger for sacred purposes?Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Table-Flipping LeadershipSermon: The Cursed TreeJesus says to the disciples in John 15 that he is the vine and they are the branches who will bear fruit yet in Matthew 21 Jesus curses a tree for not bearing fruit. Is this out of character for Jesus? When is it appropriate for leaders – and for all of us disciples – to “curse trees” and “move mountains”?Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

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Elemental: Connecting to Creation "Earth" (Psalms 24:1)Rev Russell ClarkFind us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Rev. Russell Clark

Series: Elemental: Connecting to CreationSermon: "Water" - Rev. Russell ClarkA service for healing and renewal. Jesus is the Living Water. We have to continually return to the water to be renewed & refreshed. Water nourishes us, cleans us, but it can also be dangerous in a storm. We know the One who calms the waters. The ocean reminds us of its beauty, while also marveling in reverence of the power of this water.Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Series: Growing Pains: Facing Flawed FaithSermon: "Jacob" - Joey Garcia“God gave Jacob the new name Israel just like Jesus gave Simon and Saul new names.This is a theme not just with the biblical characters we read about but with us as well. God tends to take us and give us a new name, separating our old deceptive, sinful selves and make us new. This doesn’t mean we will be perfect and not struggle with our old nature but God calls us to identify with something higher.”Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).

Rev. Russell Clark

Sermon: "Simon/Peter" Rev. Russell ClarkSeries: Growing Pains: Facing Flawed Faith, Rev. Russell ClarkPeter is the one who denied Jesus three times. And yet Peter is the rock upon which Jesus will build his church. As the saying goes, “God doesn’t call the qualified. God qualifies the called.”Find us on social media: Facebook and Instagram. Or, contact us through our website: www.azlechristian.faith. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Azle Christian Church, you can give on our website or find us on Venmo (@Azle-ChristianChurch).