Antioch Wichita - Sermon Podcast

A Response to Divine Interruption || Advent 2024 Part 3

When Jesus arrives in a manger, He completely interrupts the lives of all who encounter Him. Just as we see in the lives of Mary and Joseph, our response to Christ’s presence should inspire trust, obedience, and worship. We gladly receive this holy interruption to our plans because of who He is and all He has done for us. Pastor Rob Danz concludes our Advent 2024 series with part 3, "A Response to Divine Interruption."

Waiting for Something || Advent 2024 Part 2

A significant aspect of Advent is anticipation, which inherently involves waiting. Waiting can be one of the most valuable opportunities for us to learn about godliness, maturity, and faith. Learning to wait on the Lord is essential for growth as a disciple of Jesus. The Kingdom of God is not only worth the wait, but there is also great value in the waiting itself. Part 2 of our Advent 2024 Sermon Series was titled "Waiting for Something."

Longing Through the Tension || Advent 2024 Part 1

We live in a unique time in history, where many of God's promises have come alive because of Jesus's birth, ministry, death, burial, and resurrection. At the same time, the brokenness of the world and man continues to plague the earth. What we long for in that tension between the "already and not yet Kingdom" will dictate the victory and direction of our lives. Pastor Rob Danz starts our Advent 2024 sermon series with Part 1: Longing Through the Tension, out of Luke 21:25-36.

Who is Coming to Christmas? Pastor Jimmy Hutson

Family ministry pastor Jimmy Hutson launches us towards Christmas with our first sermon for the 2024 Advent season. We can put our faith and trust in God. He has already shown us we can trust Him by sending Jesus. We can trust that what He said in his word and what He promised us will come true in His timing, His way, and grace. 

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus Part 7: His Eyes are on the Road

The parable of the prodigal son is a powerful story that gives us a snapshot of the Kingdom of God. Because of the Lord's love, He will let us go in our rebellion, allowing us to reach the bottom of our lives so we might be humbled and return home as sons and daughters who want to be close to the Father. His eyes are on the road, waiting to welcome us back home regardless of what we have done and where we have been. Pastor Rob Danz taught part 7 of our Kingdom Narratives series on the parables of Jesus. 

Keys to Endurance || Sam McVay

Special Guest speaker Sam McVay from Disciple Nations preached "Keys to Endurance." Based on text from the book of Hebrews, this powerful message encourages us to fuel our hearts so that we may endure well when times of suffering come.

A Journey and a Journal || Jonathan Workman

What do you do when life unexpectedly takes a turn? How can we respond when God's timing differs from our own? Elder in Training Jonathan Workman shares a powerful message about how the Lord guided him through a challenging situation after he lost his job and had to wait for new opportunities to arise. This message is inspired by James 1:2-4.

Kingdom Narratives || Part 6: Fallen Among Robbers

Good Samaritans do not go to heaven, only the broken who have been rescued and redeemed by Jesus. This week, we explore the parable of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:25-37, where Jesus challenges the heart of a Jewish lawyer. Pastor Rob Danz continues our Kingdom Narratives sermon series with Part 6: Fallen Among Robbers.

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus Part 5: A Hidden Talent

Each one of us has been blessed with incredible gifts, relationships, and resources to honor the Lord. One day, we will be held accountable for how we used them. This week, Pastor Rob Danz continued our sermon series "Kingdom Narratives" with Part 4: A Hidden Talent, which explores the parable of the talents from Matthew 25:14-30.

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus - Part 4: Midnight Oil

In the scriptures, there is a warning that many who believe they are saved may not be. In the parable of the 10 virgins, Jesus emphasizes that simply going through the motions of Christianity will not grant us entry into the eternal Kingdom of God unless our actions are motivated by genuine salvation, demonstrated by the presence of the Holy Spirit, living in anticipation of His return. Pastor Rob Danz teaches from Matthew 25:1-13.

Run to Win || Pastor Jimmy Hutson

Family Ministry Pastor Jimmy Hutson preached "Running to Win" based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Our lives are not our own; they have been bought with a price, and we are meant to run in the presence of God.

Present || Guest Speaker Jamaal Watson

Pastor Jamaal Watson was the special guest speaker this week. The sermon was on Psalm 46, which proclaims that the Lord is present, calling us to be present, to come close to Him, and to others.

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus - Part 3: Treasure

What we value the most will always direct and define our lives. In Matthew 13:44-46, Jesus tells a powerful story to show us what His kingdom is like. The story reveals the overwhelming worth of the Kingdom of Heaven. When we see it for its worth, we can joyfully let go of all the things in this world. Pastor Rob continues our Kingdom Narratives sermon series with part 3: Treasure.

As we study the parables of Jesus, we challenge ourselves to three things:
* Look Upward: What does the parable teach us about the Lord and His Kingdom?
* Look Inward: What does it reveal about us?
* Respond Forward: How can we respond in obedience?

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus - Part 2: An Unforgiving Story

How big of a deal is forgiveness to Jesus? Unforgiveness in our hearts can be a significant red flag that indicates we are not walking in the fullness of our forgiveness from Jesus or that we never really knew it. This week, Pastor Rob led us through the parable of the unforgiving servant found in Matthew 18:23-35. God's forgiveness is so immense that it demands the complete eradication of all unforgiveness from the hearts of those who have received it.

As we study the parables of Jesus, we challenge ourselves to three things:
* Look Upward: What does the parable teach us about the Lord and His Kingdom?
* Look Inward: What does it reveal about us?
* Respond Forward: How can we respond in obedience?

Kingdom Narratives || The Parables of Jesus - Part 1: Built on the Rock

Our new series, titled "Kingdom Narratives," walks through the amazing stories of Jesus given to us in parables. Jesus spoke in parables to provide us with snapshots of everyday life that illustrate the truths about God’s kingdom. Week 1 was based on Matthew 7:24-27  and the parable of the man who builds his house on the rock. Building our house on the rock of Christ is based on obedience to Jesus and His Kingdom. 

As we study the parables of Jesus, we challenge ourselves to three things:
* Look Upward: What does the parable teach us about the Lord and His Kingdom?
* Look Inward: What does it reveal about us?
* Respond Forward: How can we respond in obedience?

Restoring Love

We need to watch our hearts and motives! It’s possible to serve with great zeal, be theologically sound, tell others about the love of Jesus, persevere through horrible things, and at the same time, no longer be overwhelmed by or for Jesus. This week, we walked through Revelation chapter 2, which shows a letter Jesus gave to His church in Ephesus through the apostle John. The church was doing a lot of faithful things in endurance and keeping doctrinally sound, but Jesus had an issue with them for one very important thing: they had forsaken their first love, and they had walked away from Him. The "why" we do things is more important than the "what."

A Revival of Anguish

There is an anthem that should be on the heart of every follower of Jesus: Lord, break my heart for what breaks yours. Do we anguish over the things that break the heart of God, or have we become too numb to the brokenness of our sin, relationships, churches, ministries, and this perishing world? This week, we look into the life of Nehemiah and see how a man can change the world when he is fueled by a heart of anguish that leads to prayer, repentance, and a response to broken things.

Dwell || Proximity to Jesus

The fuel and fire for a Kingdom Come life has everything to do with our proximity to and dependency on Jesus. It's not about how great and gifted we are or about the big things we’ve done; it’s about who we are with and how we follow Him where He is leading. Pastor Rob Danz walks through Psalms 27:4 as David longs to dwell in the presence of the Lord at all times.

Opinionated || Rethinking What We Think

We must be careful with our opinions; they can cause damage if we do not baptize them in the truth of God's Word and desires. What He thinks, wants, and says should be the only thing that guides our lives. Pastor Rob Danz takes a deeper dive into our opinions and asks, "Where have our views about people and situations outweighed what God's truth says about them?"

Miraculous Part 5: The Miracle of No || 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 & Matthew 26:36-44

What is God doing when He seems to say no to our requests for miraculous intervention in hard situations? How should we respond? There are miracles working in the midst of Gods "no". Pastor Rob walks us through two powerful stories in the scriptures about Paul (2 Corinthians 12:7-10), and Jesus (Matthew 26:36-44). There are times when God intervenes through miraculous power, and there are times when the miracle is that we simply made it through.