Antioch Wichita - Sermon Podcast

Family Ministry Pastor Jimmy Hutson continued our series, "Rhythms of a First-Love Church," with Part 3: House to House. The cornerstone of Antioch Wichita is our House Churches. While Sunday morning services are important, it is during our weekly house churches that deeper shepherding, community, growth, and mission thrive. This serves as a challenge for us to empower and equip every member of our church to embody what it means to be the church.

In the second week of our sermon series, "Rhythms of a First-Love Church," we focused on the theme of Life-on-Life Discipleship. Life-on-Life Discipleship involves intentional relationships aimed at helping individuals grow into lifelong, obedient followers of Jesus, who in turn assist others in their spiritual journeys. The mission of the church is centered on discipleship, and we are all called to both be disciples and to make disciples. Pastor Rob discussed practical ways and essential truths about our hearts to effectively disciple the generations within our church.

We want to ensure that our church does not abandon our first love. To stay aligned with His guidance, we are taking simple yet impactful steps. Pastor Rob Danz is launching our new sermon series titled "Rhythms of a First-Love Church." This series focuses on the importance of being a simple church that maintains a deep closeness to Jesus, making Him the center of everything we do. 

 

In Part 1, we will explore the significance of a personal devotional life and the necessity of dedicating time each day to spend with Jesus. When each of us experiences the love, power, and presence of God individually, our church community also grows in these aspects collectively.

Are we dying as a church? Every year, four thousand churches close their doors, yet Jesus assured Peter that the gates of hell would not prevail against the church He would build. Can a church truly die? Should a church die? Are we at Antioch Wichita afraid of facing this fate? In this important message, Pastor Rob Danz poses a challenging question as we examine our surroundings and realize that we may not be thriving; it seems that the gates of hell are indeed prevailing against many churches. While a church's death is inevitable, Jesus allows us to decide what kind of death we, as a church family, will experience: will we choose to die now for His glory, or will we wait until we have lost our light?

Have there been promises or expectations that you have yet to see fulfilled? How are you responding to this situation? How can we effectively manage our dilemma? Our dear friend Sam McVay from Disciple Nations shared a powerful message with us titled "Lessons from the Dilemma of Israel."

We had the honor of having our dear friend James Weishaar share the Word with us this week. James has served as a missionary and local pastor, and he now oversees a team of missionaries around the world. Our topic today was "It Is Finished." We explored the meaning of Jesus' words on the cross when He said, "It is finished," and discussed how this truth should shape our identity and influence our everyday lives.

Worship is our response to God for who He is and what He has done. It is expressed through the things we say and the way we live. Worship involves giving our best—truly offering everything we have—to show God love and honor. Family Ministry Pastor Jimmy Hutson delivered a teaching titled "Worship is a Lifestyle."

How does God view dreams, and how can we discover His dreams for our lives? Jonathan Workman, an Elder in Training at Antioch Wichita, shares an insightful message titled "Discovering and Pursuing the Dreams God Has for Us," based on Psalm 37:4-5.

Special Guest Pastor Jamaal Watson was in the house again this week with a powerful sermon on the Holy Spirit of God titled "Fire Works." 1 Peter 1:1-9 and 1 Peter 4:12-16 were our texts as we explored how the Holy Spirit will heat, heal, and hone us in our daily walk with Jesus.

The scriptures are clear that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Yet, many of us are walking around feeling like captives to sin and the things of this world. This disconnect could be due to a lack of awareness of and surrender to the Holy Spirit that resides within us as followers of Jesus. Pastor Rob Danz continues our sermon series, "Inhabited: The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit," with Part 2: Embracing the Supernatural.

Saying that the Holy Spirit is important to our spiritual journey is like saying feet are important for walking. He isn’t just important; He is everything. We cannot know God, experience His presence, or be used by Him without the Holy Spirit. Pastor Rob Danz introduces a sermon series titled "Inhabited: The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit."

Being a father can be a challenging journey, especially when we carry our own experiences with our fathers or deal with fatherlessness. Thankfully, we can turn to the father heart of God for healing, guidance, and support as we imitate Him and raise our own children. By doing so in a way that honors Him, we can create a lasting legacy for our families that will bless future generations. How we follow Jesus will teach our kids far more than what we tell them about following Jesus. Fathers Day 2025 || Pastor Rob Danz

How can we, as the people of God, overcome sexual abuse and help others do the same? The prevalence of abuse in our world is overwhelming and staggering. We need to heal from this trauma, and the Church must step into the aftermath of sexual abuse to help set the captives free. There is healing, freedom, and victory over sexual abuse that can only be found in Jesus. Pastor Rob Danz shares part of his family's journey through sexual abuse and conveys a message on how the people of God can rise above the horrors of such experiences. This is the conclusion of Antioch Wichita's Kingdom Sexuality sermon series. 

What does the Bible say about sexuality and singleness? Over 100 million people in the United States are single. Unfortunately, statistics show that many singles, both inside and outside the church, are not living in accordance with God’s design for sexual intimacy. What is Jesus calling singles to, and does He want everyone to marry? This week, Pastor Rob Danz will discuss how the church can support and uplift singles to live for the Kingdom of God. 

We had the great honor of having our dear friend, Pastor Jamaal Watson, back again and sharing the word of God. This week's sermon was titled "Anchored in Jesus," based on the text from Psalms 18:1-49 that calls us to become and to remain anchored in Jesus.  

Focusing on God's magnificent and glorious names helps us to honor Him. By understanding these names, we can, with the guidance of His Spirit, live in a way that reflects His greatness. This is especially important in our world, which desperately needs to witness a supernatural vision of the invisible God through the visible lives of His children. Family Ministry Pastor Jimmy Hutson taught on the names of God. 

What does the Bible say about sex in marriage? God's design for humanity is inherently sexual and fulfilling when we embrace it according to His intentions. This week, Pastor Rob discusses God's plan for sex in marriage, including how we should approach it, express gratitude for it, common misconceptions to avoid, and how serious He is about the marriage covenant. 

Easter serves as the ultimate proof that Jesus always fulfills His promises. His death, burial, and resurrection demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people. While individuals in our lives may disappoint us or abandon us at times, Jesus never has and never will. Pastor Rob Danz shared this message titled "Just Like He Said," based on Matthew 16.

We were honored to have special guest Pastor Jamaal Watson with us this Palm Sunday, who delivered a message titled "SOS Hosanna" from God's Word.

Family ministry pastor Jimmy Hutson preached a sermon titled "Follow the Light" that walks through what it tangibly looks like to die to self and follow Jesus, from Mark 8:34-37.