Encouraging Words

Everything God gives to us is given by grace. We cannot earn it and we don’t deserve it. So, why do Christians feel like we must be better or do better to receive from our Father?

To those who confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God: this is who Jesus says we are...

Everyone gets knocked down in life, but down doesn't have to mean out. Being down is the position of preparation before going up.

The cross where Jesus Christ died was not pretty, or hip, or cool, or fashionable. The Cross where Jesus died was a blood bath, and without the shedding of His blood no one could be saved.

Here are 3 things you don’t want to do if you feel like you’re being attacked by your adversary, the devil.

The Christian life isn’t always good feelings and quick results. There are dry seasons when the feelings aren’t there, and we struggle to see results that once came easy.  Anyone can live as they should when it’s the rainy season, but the truly victorious, the ones who endure till the end, the ones who change the world, they are the ones who stay the course through the dry season.

As God’s children we are not only called to bear the burdens of others we are called to be vulnerable and allow others to help us carry our own.

The heart of Jesus is always toward the one lost sheep, and if we have His heart within us, we will prioritize the lost over all who are already safely in Christ.

One day, when we see Jesus face to face, everything will change. Our troubles will be over, our questions will be answered, and we will be like Him. So how do we live in light of this truth?

Although it’s easy to see Satan’s strategies and attacks on the world, it’s not always easy to see his strategies and attacks on you personally. In this message, Pastor Avery helps you understand, identify, and defeat the devil’s personal attacks.

When we exalt the Lord to His proper place in our lives everything else falls into place.

There is a realm from which all the natural world flows. It is the Spirit Realm. The Spirit realm is where we get our peace, power, and authority. Christians who engage only in this natural world have no greater power than the average person, but Christians who engage both the natural realm and the spiritual realm can change their world for Jesus.

The world wants proof that Jesus is who He says He is. Jesus said that He would give one sign to prove Himself. That sign was the resurrection. If Jesus could do what no other man has ever done and raise Himself from the dead, then it would be the sign to the world that He is, in fact, the Son of God.

In every corner of life God places an individual who will advance the Kingdom, fight the enemy, help those in need, stand up for the oppressed, love the unloved, and spread His message of hope. Your world needs someone like that. Will you be THAT-MAN?

Have you lost hope? Christians should be the most hope filled people in the world. In this message, Pastor Avery shares why Hope is essential to the Christian life and how you and I can increase our future by increasing our Hope.

If you truly love God, this is the number one thing you must do.

Why Do I Love God? It’s very simple, because He loved me first. When you let God love you, you will love Him in return.  So, what is God’s Love? How do I let Him love me? Pastor Avery answers these questions

This world is a spiritually dark place. As Christians, we are the light of the world (Matthew 5:14), and there are things we can do to make sure we burn brighter in 2023.

God wants to set His children apart from the rest of the world. The Holy Spirit is working on Christians to shape them into the image of God, so we look less like the world and more like Jesus.

"I will NEVER leave you, nor will I ever forsake you,”

"I am with you ALWAYS, even to the end of the age.” 

"NOTHING will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

I don't care what the world says, I still believe in these core truths from God's Holy Word!

We know that Jesus came to Earth to get involve in our lives, but you may not realize why. Jesus is knocking on your door. Do you know why? Do you know what He really wants?

Jesus came to Earth to live a perfect life for and die in your place. He took all the blame, all the shame, and all the pain of sin upon Himself, so why are you carrying the load He already carried?

Are you persuaded? Has the gospel changed your life, forever? Are you willing to not only live for Jesus but die for Him? Some will follow Jesus until things get tough, but some will follow Him until the end.

Being a Christian means following the Word of God even when we don’t feel like it. Pastor Avery shares some simple things you can do to help you stay in alignment with God’s word and live a more consistent and Christ-like life.

Accountability is a biblical tool God has given Christians to help us live according to the standard of the Word of God. But being willingly accountable to others is not always easy. You must desire to grow as a person and understand that we are all better when we make ourselves accountable to each other.

Your feelings are not the standard by which the Christian life should be lived, and if you live to please your every appetite, you will live a misguided and inconsistent life. God’s word is the standard for the Christian, and obedience to it should be our daily endeavor.

One sign of a mature Christian is their desire to please God. If you live to please others, then others will determine the outcomes of your life. If you live to please yourself, then you will determine the outcomes of your life. But if you live to please God, then God will determine the outcomes of your life.

Every Christian wants to change the world, but most of us struggle to live out in our flesh what we feel in our hearts. The effective Christian life is more than God inside of you; it’s God seen on the outside of you. It’s more than God in your heart; it’s God in your flesh. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is God’s plan to empower your flesh or natural life so the God who lives on the inside of you can be seen on the outside of you

The basis for Christianity is not working to earn your reward, it’s reaping what’s been planted. Jesus was planted in the ground and produced a harvest that all of God’s children can eat from.

While it’s easy to get focused on all the things God can do for us, our true inheritance as God’s children is Jesus Himself. Within the person of Jesus is everything you and I will ever need.

Easter 2022

Before Jesus takes you to the Cross or the Empty Tomb, He will show you the truth. Jesus loves you and me enough to help us face the uncomfortable truth about our lives.

Jesus took the power that death had over us, so why do so many Christians live in fear of death? When you’re not afraid of death it enables you to live a stable, free, and productive Christian life.

Praise is expressing honor and thanks to God for who He is and what He’s done. You may not always feel like it, but you should always praise the Lord. Here’s why.

There are people who give their entire lives over to the Christian faith. They make huge sacrifices, dedicating themselves to worship, follow, and serve Someone who lived on Earth two thousand years ago. Have you ever wondered why? There are lots of answers but only one real reason for becoming a Christian, and I’m going to tell you what it is.

Did you know that your mind and emotions can get cluttered? The Bible teaches us to carefully put away every trial we’ve gone through into one place in our minds and in our hearts. That place is called JOY. Let Pastor Avery show you how to clean the clutter out of you soul so can mature in the faith.

People are messy, and the closer you get to them the more you see their mistakes and flaws. That’s why many people keep a safe distance from others, but Jesus demonstrated how true ministry is done by coming to earth and getting involved in our mess. If you want to truly help others, you’re going to have to get messy.

You are a mess…and so am I. God is aware of our faults, failures, weakness, missteps, and mistakes, and He is able to use our messy lives to share His message of love and life to the world around us. Let me teach you how a messy person can be a great messenger for Jesus

When you finally realize that you can’t save yourself, that you can’t make things right, and that you are not God, you’re free to step off the throne and let God be God. Have you reached the end of yourself?

This is a call to all who claim Austin Alive Church as their church: We are entering a new season of growth and effectiveness. The time for waiting is over. Now is the time to rise up! Now is the time to build!

Within every born-again believer is the desire to become like Jesus. Christianity is a transformation from the inside out, and the ultimate goal is to conform you into the image of Jesus. Pastor Avery gives 3 things that you need to become more and more like Jesus.

Within every born-again believer is the desire to become like Jesus. Christianity is a transformation from the inside out, and the ultimate goal is to conform you into the image of Jesus. Pastor Avery gives 3 things that you need to become more and more like Jesus.

Within every born-again believer is the desire to become like Jesus. Christianity is a transformation from the inside out, and the ultimate goal is to conform you into the image of Jesus. Pastor Avery gives 3 things that you need to become more and more like Jesus

Christians: Your Faith is under attack! There is a covert and coordinated attack designed to convince you to abandon faith in Jesus Christ. No, it’s not the work of the government. It’s the work of Satan. But if you are aware and ready you can be one of those who endures. You can be one of the faithful who keeps the faith and hears the Lord say, “Well Done!”

Christians: Your Faith is under attack! There is a covert and coordinated attack designed to convince you to abandon faith in Jesus Christ. No, it’s not the work of the government. It’s the work of Satan. But if you are aware and ready you can be one of those who endures. You can be one of the faithful who keeps the faith and hears the Lord say, “Well Done!”

Christians: Your Faith is under attack! There is a covert and coordinated attack designed to convince you to abandon faith in Jesus Christ. No, it’s not the work of the government. It’s the work of Satan. But if you are aware and ready you can be one of those who endures. You can be one of the faithful who keeps the faith and hears the Lord say, “Well Done!”

What does it mean to live a truly successful life? God’s definition of a successful life is much different than you may be accustomed to.

Christians can spend so much of our lives thinking about what we want God to do for us, but the greatest reward of being a Christian is not what God can give you. The greatest reward for being a Christian is knowing Jesus.

It's easy to focus on all the problems in your life and forget how good God has been to you. In this message, Pastor Avery will help you stop dwelling on the challenges you face and start dwelling in the goodness of God.