Aletheia Church Audio Podcast

Ephesians 1:11–12 shows that God is not only working all things according to His will, but He is doing so with a purpose: His glory. This shifts how we understand our lives, our decisions, and even our uncertainties. God’s will is not just about direction, but about transformation—shaping us into people who live for His glory rather than our own.

In John 21, the risen Jesus meets His disciples not in triumph, but in the quiet aftermath of disappointment and uncertainty. As He restores Peter after his denial, we see that the resurrection is not just about victory over death—it is about restoration, renewal, and a future rewritten by grace. Jesus is alive, and failure is not the end of our story. The call to follow Him still stands.

In John 12, a crowd gathers to celebrate Jesus as King, waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna,” yet beneath the celebration lies confusion. While the people expect a political savior, Jesus comes to establish a far greater kingdom—one that challenges and reshapes their expectations. This sermon invites us to consider whether we follow Jesus as He truly is, and points us to the King who came not just to reign, but to save.

Acts 4 gives us a compelling picture of the early church—not just in belief, but in practice. They are united, generous, and bold. And what drives it all is not pressure or performance, but grace. In this sermon, we see how the gospel creates a new kind of people—those who no longer cling tightly to possessions, status, or control, but instead live open-handed lives for the sake of others.

In Mark 12:41–44, Jesus observes people placing their offerings in the temple treasury. Many rich people give large amounts, but Jesus highlights a poor widow who gives two small coins—everything she had. In this sermon, Pastor Don Weiss shows that this moment reveals something deeper than generosity. It reveals where our dependence truly lies.

What happens when the work God calls you to begins to face resistance? In Nehemiah 4, the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall is met with mockery, threats, and fear. Yet instead of stopping the work, Nehemiah leads the people with courage, prayer, and perseverance. The call is not to retreat, but to remember who God is and continue the work He has given us.

In 1 Chronicles 29, David gives a staggering personal offering toward the building of the temple. The leaders follow. The people rejoice. But the real story isn’t about wealth—it’s about worship. This sermon invites us to consider what our generosity reveals about our worship—and ultimately points us to Christ. Because of Him, we are free to give, free to worship, and free to build for eternity.

God doesn’t just accomplish His mission alone—He partners with faith-filled people.In the first message of our Kingdom Builders series, we walk through Genesis 12 and 22 to see how God formed Abraham through testing and obedience. This is not a story about arbitrary suffering—it’s about a God who shapes faithful partners for a global mission. And ultimately, it’s about the God who provides.

What does the future hold for Aletheia Church? In this 15th anniversary message, Pastor Jim Laffoon calls us to look ahead with faith—reminding us that the mission ahead won’t be accomplished by intellect or strategy, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. As God moves again, the question isn’t whether He’s working—but how we will respond.

What is the goal of the mission? In Psalm 84, we are reminded that the mission of Jesus isn’t just what we do—it’s what we’re invited into: the presence of God Himself. In a loud, busy, distracted world, God invites His people to rediscover the joy, strength, belonging, and hope found simply in being with Him—together.

As we kick off the celebration of 15 years of God’s faithfulness at Aletheia, Dr. Stephen Mansfield calls us to recover the biblical meaning of remembrance. Preaching from Luke 22:19, he shows that remembering is not simply recalling the past, but receiving a present impartation of God’s power for what He is calling us to do now. This message invites us to remember who we are—and to move forward in faith.

The mission of the church isn’t optional or distant—it’s urgent and right in front of us. In the final message of The Mission series, we look at Jesus’ words in John 4 as he calls his disciples to lift their eyes and see that “the fields are white for harvest.” We, the church, are also called to join the harvest and faithfully step into what God is already doing right now.

What does it mean to be sent by Jesus with the gospel and the Holy Spirit? In John 20, Pastor Adam Mabry shows that mission doesn’t begin with pressure or performance, but with peace, purpose, people, and the power of the Spirit. As Jesus sends his disciples just as the Father sent him, we too are sent with God’s pleasure, shaped by God’s purpose, surrounded by God’s people, and empowered by God’s Spirit.

At the center of God’s mission stands the cross. In John 12, Jesus reveals that his suffering, death, and exaltation are not a detour from God’s plan, but the very means by which God’s love and holiness meet. In this sermon, we see how the cross glorifies God, defeats Satan, judges sin, and draws the world to Jesus—calling us to see the cross not as tragedy, but as the centerpiece of God’s saving mission.

Where does God’s mission begin? In this opening message of The Mission, we learn that the mission of God flows from the extravagant, undeserved love of the Father. This sermon challenges both rebellious and religious hearts, calling the Church to be shaped by God’s love and sent into the world with compassion, urgency, and grace.

Through the story of Simeon and Anna’s encounter with the Christ child in the temple, we explore the four pillars of a hope that sustains us through every season. Learn why biblical hope isn’t just a sunny disposition—it is rooted in God’s Word, animated by his Spirit, perpetuated by his presence, and fulfilled by his provision.

In this sermon, we look at Mary and Joseph—two regular people caught up in a plan far bigger than themselves. Through their story of obedience, we discover how God’s love for sinners transforms our palpable fear into courageous strength and why your own weakness is actually the perfect canvas for his grace.

How does the Bible define joy? This week, Pastor Don Weiss guides us to a robust, Christ-centered definition of joy. In this sermon, we look at the story of Mary and how she found joy in receiving God’s presence in her life, especially as she sings her famous song, the Magnificat.

Isaiah 7 shows us that God doesn’t wait for life to settle before giving peace—he steps into the chaos with us. Instead of offering quick fixes, he gives us something better: Immanuel. This message is an invitation to stop scrambling, breathe, and receive the peace only God can give, and then bring that peace into the world around us.

As we begin our Advent series, we look at Isaiah 9 and Micah 5 where the prophets show us what God does in the darkest moments: He gives a promise. A Son. A King. A Light the darkness cannot overcome. We are invited to trust God’s promises, turn toward his light, and hold onto real hope this season. Darkness doesn’t get the last word—Jesus does.

As we conclude our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Adam Mabry unpacks how the death and resurrection of Jesus fulfill every covenant promise God made throughout Scripture. From the Passover meal to the cross to the empty tomb, Jesus becomes the Lamb, the curse-bearer, and the risen King who launches new creation. This is the greatest moment in history—and it demands our response.

In Matthew 23–25, Jesus confronts his disciples with the truth about judgment, the end of the age, and the choice every person must make. Pastor Adam Mabry walks through Jesus’ warnings, exposing our illusions of control and self-righteousness, and calling us to endurance, clarity, and wholehearted allegiance to Christ. The gospel isn’t something to admire from a distance—it demands a response.

In Matthew 19–21, Jesus overturns what we think we need—achievement, power, and self-made goodness—and shows us what we truly need: Him. Following Jesus means releasing lesser loves to receive the only King who can save and satisfy.

In one of the most dramatic turns in Matthew’s Gospel, Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ at the very gates of hell. Pastor Don Weiss unpacks how Jesus builds his Church not on perfection but on revelation—and how he calls every disciple to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him.

In Matthew 11–13, Jesus invites us to trust him by coming to him for rest, learning from him in humility, and treasuring him above everything else. The Kingdom of God isn’t a concept to admire but a reality to enter. In this message, we’re challenged to stop striving, surrender control, and choose the King himself. Because to choose the Kingdom is to trust the One who rules it.

In Matthew 8–10, Jesus doesn’t just proclaim the kingdom, he demonstrates it. Through healing, deliverance, and mission, the power and authority of the king become unmistakable. In this sermon, we unpack what Jesus’ authority means for modern disciples: trust his power and sovereignty, submit to his reign, and bring the news of his kingdom to the world.

The Sermon on the Mount changes everything — not just what we believe, but how we relate to God. In this message, guest preacher Pastor Dihan Lee reminds us that Jesus didn’t just give us new rules, he gave us a new reality. God is no longer distant and quarantined in holiness; He’s come near, even to dwell within us.

Jesus opens the sermon on the mount by flipping our expectation of "the good life" upside down. In his kingdom, the poor in spirit inherit the kingdom, the mourners are comforted, and the persecuted are blessed. In this sermon, Pastor Adam walks through Matthew 5, showing how the promise of Christ's kingdom subverts our expectations of what blessing is, and transforms our motivation from one of anxiety and fear to one of love and faith.

In Matthew 3–4, we see Jesus baptized in the Jordan, affirmed by the Father, tested in the wilderness, and calling disciples into mission. Where Adam failed, where Israel failed, where we fail—Jesus succeeded. In this sermon, Pastor Adam shows us how our perfect Christ pioneers the way for imperfect people like us to know God’s acceptance, fight temptation, and follow him in his mission.

The Gospel of Matthew opens not with a miracle or a parable, but with a genealogy. Why? Because Matthew wants us to see who Jesus truly is. In a world full of opinions about Jesus, the most important decision you’ll ever make is not your career, your relationships, or your future plans—it’s who you say Jesus is.

When the world feels fractured by violence, division, and fear, where can we place our hope? In Revelation 7:9–17, we’re given a heavenly vision: a countless, multi-ethnic multitude gathered before the throne of Jesus, unified in worship. This is not just a future reality—it shapes our calling now: to resist fear, love our neighbor, and live as a diverse, unified family of faith.

What shapes the values of the church? Not preference, not culture, but the gospel story. In this sermon from Ephesians 2:1–10, we continue our House Rules series and explore our church values: Truth, Grace, and Change. Discover how the gospel rewrites our story and calls us into a life marked by humility, freedom, and transformation.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In this sermon on Matthew 28:18–20, Pastor Adam reminds us that in this house, we are disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. Every believer has a next step—whether it’s exploring faith, deepening foundations, leading others, or even stepping into ministry. Discover what it means to obey Jesus’ final command and how God’s promise of his presence empowers us to go.

What does it mean to live ready? And why is it worth it? In Luke 12:35–40, Jesus calls his disciples to be dressed for action, keep their lamps burning, and their hearts awake. In this sermon, we learn to identify and fight the enemies of readiness, and to lean into the Spirit’s power as we prepare for Christ’s return and for the revivals he brings along the way.

In Isaiah 6, we see the prophet undone by God’s holiness, cleansed by God’s grace, and compelled to respond to God’s mission. Christians are not just saved—we are sent. In this sermon, discover how encountering God’s presence moves us from hesitation and fear to boldness and obedience.

Saul had everything—status, reputation, religious zeal. But on the road to Damascus, everything changed. Jesus interrupts Saul’s mission and flips his world upside down, turning him from persecutor to preacher. In this message, we see how Jesus still meets people where they are, strips away false identities, and replaces them with the surpassing worth of knowing him. The question isn’t whether Jesus will lead—it’s whether we’ll follow when he does.

In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done. In this sermon, we explore the dangerous but transformative prayer: Lead me. We unpack what it means to truly let go of control and allow God to shape our lives around his holiness, his kingdom, and his will.

What does it mean to pray, “Break me”? When we pray “Break me,” we’re not asking to be destroyed—we’re asking to be released. Released from our past, from false identities, from misplaced security. Because the truth is: your most meaningful ministry will often rise from your deepest breaking. And in the hands of Jesus, nothing surrendered is wasted.

Has guilt, shame, or fear ever caused you to hide? But Psalm 139 ends with a bold and vulnerable prayer: “Search me, O God.” Pastor Adam unpacks how that prayer leads us out of hiding and into deeper freedom.

In Acts 8, we see a powerful moment where God weaves two stories together—Philip’s obedience and the Ethiopian official’s search for truth. In this sermon, we’re reminded to love people and trust God with the story he’s writing. Even when things are hard or unclear, we can obey with confidence, knowing that the author of the big story is the same one guiding our little ones, and his ending is always redemption.

Before Isaiah could be sent, he had to be undone. Isaiah’s story shows us that we’re not ready for the mission of God until we’ve come face-to-face with the holiness of God and surrendered everything. We see how encountering God’s holiness leads to confession, healing, and ultimately, calling. It’s grace that sends us. And it’s grace that sustains us.

In 1 Kings 19, Elijah hits rock bottom. But even there, God meets him with healing, community, and a renewed calling. In this sermon, we explore how Elijah’s story reminds us that we were made for more than just survival—we were made for God’s mission. Through suffering, healing, relationships, and renewed calling, God draws us back to his purpose. Just like Elijah, we’re reminded that our lives matter, not just for today, but for the next generation.

What do we do when we’ve fallen into sin? In Micah 7, the prophet shows us a path that’s honest, hopeful, and anchored in grace. Instead of denying or drowning in guilt, we’re invited to respond with a heart that mourns sin, rebukes the enemy, acknowledges God’s justice, and waits on His mercy. God meets us in our lowest moments not to shame us, but to convict, comfort, and restore.

We all feel the pull to escape into distractions, habits, or anything that helps us avoid the pressure and pace of life. But in Ephesians 5, Paul points us toward something better: life in the Spirit. In this episode, we unpack how being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers you to live wisely, discern God’s will, and find meaning even in the mundane. Instead of zoning out, the Spirit calls us to zone in—to walk in wisdom, gratitude, and purpose.

Pentecost wasn’t just the birth of the Church—it was the beginning of a Spirit-filled movement to reach the nations with the gospel. In this sermon, we look at Acts 2 and how God’s very presence in his people was meant to propel them outward with the good news of Jesus. We’re invited to be part of that same mission today—through prayer, generosity, and a willingness to go.

The Spirit of God isn’t just a vague force, He’s a gift from the Father, given through the Son, and He’s with us, in us, and working through us. We look into John 14 and 16 and talk about how through the Spirit, we’re invited to walk with God, love Him, and love others. And just like Jesus needed the Spirit to live out His mission, so do we.

The Holy Spirit isn’t just a force or a feeling—He is the powerful presence of God, giving us life. In this sermon, we examine Ezekiel 36 and explore why we need the Holy Spirit. He’s the one who gives us life, who regenerates our hearts, and who applies everything Jesus has accomplished to us. Without him, we can’t live, we can’t grow, and we can’t truly follow Jesus.

What kind of work will God reward? In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul reminds us that even as believers, the work we do will be tested. Whether you work in corporate, in ministry, healthcare, or creative space, it’s not just about what you do, but how and why you do it. When your work is rooted in Christ and fueled by love, it’s never in vain.

What does it look like to really do a good job? Proverbs 31 gives us a picture of work shaped by wisdom, integrity, and purpose. In this sermon, we learn how doing a good job is not about hustling for your own glory, but faithful work that honors God and blesses others.

When work is hard, how do we respond? In this sermon, we explore how the frustration we feel in our jobs can actually reveal what’s going on in our hearts. Work was a good gift from God that’s now marked by struggle, but through Jesus, that curse is being healed.