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Jimmy Seibert
Listen to Sunday messages by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert, Lead Pastor Carl Gulley and other speakers from Antioch Waco.
Throughout Scripture, we consistently see the importance and value that God places upon women and their role in His Kingdom. On this Mother's Day, Jeff Abshire took us through a tour of four key truths the Bible makes evident about women. First, women are created by God on purpose and for a purpose. Second, Jesus values women. Third, the Holy Spirit has gifted women. And last, we as a Church need women. To all of our moms, daughters, spiritual moms, foster moms, pet moms and plant moms—thank you for how you say yes to Jesus and fulfill His identity for you.
In 1 Corinthians 15, we see Paul coaching the Corinthians in giving a generous donation to a church in another city. How can we glean biblical practices that translate to our 21st century life? Paul answers 4 basic questions that apply even in 2022: who, when, what and how? Who—everyone can give. When—frequently and soon after we receive income. What—amounts proportional to your income. How—to a trusted organization or friend. Lord, let us give willingly out of the overflow of what You have given to us!
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." These verses in Philippians 2 perfectly encompass the essence of Christian love, which we read more about in 1 Corinthians 13. Holy Spirit, convict us to love how you love! Like Jesus said of His crucifiers as He hanged on the cross, let our hearts say of our enemies, "Forgive them, Lord, for they know not what they do."
Happy Easter! In Jimmy's sermon this week, we traveled through the life of Peter. What a roller coaster! Peter's life and obedience to Jesus was erratic and mistake-filled. And yet, Peter's faithfulness to repent and keep choosing Jesus resulted in him being a founding father of the Church. No mistake we make is ever too much for Jesus to redeem. Like Peter, after we mess up, let us respond: "Yes Lord, You know I love You."
As Mick shared with us yesterday, Palm Sunday was quite possibly a disappointing shock to the Israelites who lived it. When they expected King Jesus upon His arrival in Jerusalem to clear the palace of its Roman oppressors, instead He cleared the temple of its Israelite hypocrites. Jesus calls us to do the same—when the culture of our day seduces us into complacency and selfishness, let us respond in the opposite spirit and represent Jesus to our world. Beware of the crowd.
In 1 Corinthians 11, we see Paul rebuking the Corinthian church for taking communion in an unworthy manner. They were guilty of prioritizing the Greek culture in which they were comfortable and trying to fit the gospel in as an afterthought, at the expense of the weak and powerless in their midst. When we take communion, let us make sure we do not commit the same sin. Let us examine our hearts—not in our own strength and introspection—but through fixing our eyes on Jesus so that we may become like Him; it's His body and blood that redeem us.
Like all of God's gifts to us, the gift of tongues is a good and perfect gift that comes down from the Father of Lights. Throughout the Bible, we see the gift of tongues uplifting the people of God and inviting the lost into His Kingdom. Tongues is a miraculous gift for individuals to worship God and be encouraged; tongues is a boon that allows us to intercede when we have no words to express our hearts; tongues is a witness to the lost; and tongues is useful for building up and edification of the Church. As God commands us in Scripture—let us eagerly desire the spiritual gifts.
Discernment of spirits, one of the gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10, refers to the revelation gift from God that allows us to recognize and distinguish between spirits that are human, demonic or angelic or the Holy Spirit. We need this gift so we can expose darkness and reveal truth, set people free from the bondage of the enemy and glorify God and reveal His power and authority to the world. Lord, teach us not only to discern between right and wrong, but to discern between right and almost right, so we can please Your heart.
Matthew 9:36 says, “When [Jesus] saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” This phrase—“he had compassion on them”—follows Jesus throughout His travels in Scripture. When He observed people who were lost in their sin, His response was to fight for their salvation. For the past many weeks, we’ve studied the gifts the Holy Spirit has given the Church. These gifts are unfulfilled if reserved only for the Church Body; let us be moved, like Jesus, to have compassion on the lost and share the gifts of the Spirit with them.
1 Corinthians 12:13 says that every believer has been baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body, and we have all been given one Spirit to drink. We are commanded to be drenched in and encompassed by the Holy Spirit as well as filled up and saturated in Him. It is only when we jump fully into His presence and fill ourselves with His Spirit that we can enjoy true unity with the body of believers—let's claim that today.
1 Corinthians 2:4 speaks of a message and preaching that are "not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power." This is a power that God is calling each and every one of us to adopt! This week, we'd like to celebrate the power that is freely at work in our Latino community and that is flowing out from Latino believers around the world to transform the nations of the earth. God is doing a mighty work in and through our Latino brothers and sisters, and we want to be part of it!
Like all spiritual gifts, instances of miraculous healings are "kisses of love from God—the compassion of God to care for His people." (Thanks for the quote, Pastor Jimmy!) Whether healing comes instantaneously, through a process of months or years, or when our bodies are fully restored and we meet Jesus face-to-face, every time we seek God for healing, we receive grace. And whether we receive healing in a moment or on the day we enter heaven, both are God's plan of compassion to give us His best for each and every one of our lives.
Wisdom and knowledge are both virtues God has given us through which to live with honor and integrity. 1 Corinthians 12, however, speaks of a different element of wisdom and knowledge—as manifest gifts of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God. Words of wisdom are a result of hearing God's supernatural wisdom for specific situations. A word of knowledge is a supernatural revelation from God about someone or something apart from having learned it. God uses words of wisdom and knowledge to intervene in people's lives and show His love. Lord, make us vessels of your wisdom and knowledge!
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul exhorts the Church to eagerly desire the spiritual gifts, but especially to desire prophecy. Prophecy reveals the love of God for the Body of Christ; edifies, exhorts and comforts—or strengthens—the Church; and stirs up the Church to be what God has called us to be. Let’s eagerly desire to prophesy so that we can usher the kingdom of God into our world.
Before Jesus ascended to heaven, He promised that it was for the Church's good that He leave so that the Holy Spirit could come. When we walk in the Holy Spirit, we see His power in our lives through the gifts He gives: motivational gifts—ingrained compulsions God puts in each of us that steer toward His kingdom; gifts of ministry—callings God gave each of us to steward faithfully; and manifestations of the Spirit, or the "now" gifts of God—miraculous ways in which Jesus shows His glory in our daily lives. Allow the Holy Spirit to reassure you of your identity so that you can freely receive and then freely give the gifts of the Spirit, that the Church may be built up.
If we wonder how a life walking in perfect unity with the Holy Spirit would be, we have only to look at the life of Jesus. Believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit when they believe in Jesus Christ, but believers must be filled—baptized—with the Holy Spirit continually. If we want to walk in the power of Jesus and usher in the kingdom of heaven to earth, we must be repeatedly filled with the Holy Spirit.
When Jesus, God incarnate, ascended to heaven, He promised to leave His Spirit—the Holy Spirit—to be our Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Counsellor and Strengthener, always present. It is only by the power of the Spirit that we can claim Jesus as Lord. Let’s respond to the Holy Spirit with humility and with hunger, not with distance and resistance. As we draw near to Him, He promises to draw near to us and to make us holy, no matter the state in which we start.
In 2021, we felt the call of God for Antioch to be like the Queen Mary—conscripted and fitted for His purposes. As we’ve waited on the Lord for His word over 2022, we’ve sensed that the Queen Mary word is extending through 2025, and that our response this year is to ignite the boiler room, to stoke the engine of what God is doing through prayer and intercession. We also believe 2022 will be a year of Pentecost—the Holy Spirit coming and moving in power—and Jubilee—freedom and the forgiveness of debts. How is God conscripting you to live in intercession, power and freedom? We invite you to join us as we seek to obey God’s word for our church in 2022.
Liminal: relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process. Liminal circumstances can often feel like limbo, not being settled on either side of a thing. If we engage liminal spaces appropriately, though, they can be an opportunity for transformation. How can we best take advantage of liminal spaces? By letting go of the past, giving thanks for the present and looking forward with hope.
A thankful heart prepares the way of the Lord. Thanking God for the little things in life opens the gates of our hearts, and when we praise God for who He is, we allow Him to enter into the pains of our lives.
When God Himself was born as a baby here on Earth, God sent angels to announce His Advent to both the Wisemen—wealthy, wise, and respected—and the Shepherds—low, lonely, and despised. His message to the Shepherds, and to us, is this: have no fear, rejoice in the good news that we are fully loved and cared for, and walk with Jesus in a life of praise so that others may see God’s goodness. Let’s pursue this together this Christmas season.
Mary has been praised across all of history as the one whom God chose to carry His Son. But the mind-boggling truth is that every one of us is chosen to carry the Spirit of Jesus, just as Mary was. Whereas her conscription was to carry Him physically, our call is to carry Him to the people in every sphere of our lives. Like Mary, may our response be—we are the Lord's servants; let it be to us according to His word.
It is so tempting, as humans, to put our hope in an outcome. When we endure trial, we wish to be spared from what hurts us. But when we place our hope in Jesus, the gifts He gives are so much better than the outcomes we think we want. Let’s cultivate an atmosphere of hope, expect hope-encounters, persevere with hope in trial, and seek the healing that God has for us—it’s so much better than anything we could hope for on our own.
Do you feel stuck? When we become distracted by something other than God—whether finances, relationships, responsibilities, etc.—we become trapped. How can we be free? Fix your eyes on Jesus. Remember who God is. Remember that you are His child, and that He’s promised to care for you, and then rejoice in the liberation that He gives.
The Bible is a guidebook to our lives, but how do we approach the topics of our day that aren't specifically addressed? When considering these topics—social media, movies, the way we spend our time—the question should not be how much we can get away with, but how we can best love the people around us.
God calls us to walk in holiness, and to flee from sin. He doesn't give us this command to be legalistic and controlling—God knows that sin becomes a snare that enslaves us, and He has better things for us than that. Cast away any behavior or habit that causes distance from God, and enjoy His sweet, near, and loving presence.
Every form of human relationship is designed to shout to the whole world that God created humans for covenant love. Marriage displays the relentless pursuit of God toward His people; broken marriages show the heart of God to heal and seek restoration, no matter the failure; and singleness showcases the longing to be known and loved by God. Ask yourself today—where have you sought to be comforted by relationships apart from God? Repent, turn from things that cannot satisfy, and be filled with God’s plenty.
The ability to restrain our passions and impulses is a gift that transforms us, disciplining our desires to become selfless and not selfish. The way we steward our sexuality becomes a witness to the world—a living metaphor—a portrait of Christ himself and the Church, a window through which the world can see God and His good intention. Conversely, when we use our bodies outside of God's design, we rob the world of what it looks like to be made in the image of God. Let's grab hold of the freedom God offers, and glorify him with all we have.
In every person is the engrained need for love, identity and dignity. The world cannot offer these things; they will always fall short. When the world disappoints and abuses, God will always forgive, sanctify and justify us when we seek Him. Hear guest speaker, Andrew Franklin, share his story and point us to the gospel of Jesus.
The free promise of God is that everyone who believes in His Son will have eternal life, but the level of reward enjoyed in eternal life—and in this life on earth—will depend on our obedience and surrender to God. Let’s give our lives to God with total abandon, so we can fully enjoy His presence here and now, and even more in the age to come.
Ever since the Holy Spirit was made available to all believers after Jesus’ resurrection, the wisdom of the world has been at war with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit—but it has not prevailed. If we today want to serve Jesus with any effectiveness, we must discard the wisdom of this world—which will only entrap and disappoint us—and wholeheartedly surrender to the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit.
God is looking for people who will be simple in their obedience to Him, live believing the truth that they are empowered by the Holy Spirit, be a witness and a discipler, and fulfill the Great Commission. That is the call of every believer.
The only way the Church can ever come together on what divides us is to be submitted under the rule and reign of Jesus, following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. No matter our opinions, we are called to have a heart of unity.
We're not just followers of Jesus, we're part of His family and we have been made into one people for His glory. Our response is to be baptized in the Lord, His presence and His Word, every day and to live the crucified life.
In the midst of culture shifting, whether it leads to our promotion or persecution, as followers of Jesus our beliefs are not the same as the world. We will either live a life of blended spirituality or one that has been distilled to potency. But, there is hope: Jesus has always been and will forever be enthroned.
We can stand at a distance in an attempt to avoid the shame and ridicule, but the only way for us to connect with God and receive all that we need for the journey is through Jesus and what He did on the cross. Jesus came to break the distance and rule in our hearts.
We are in a NOW window to preach the Gospel with boldness, but to do this we must be saturated with the grace of God both for ourselves and others. Whether it's boldness we need or something else, it's not by our strength but by God's grace.
As the chaos increases, we have to be more deeply centered in Jesus than ever before. May we respond like Mary, not using human strength to accomplish God's promises but instead trusting the Holy Spirit and the will of the Lord.
We not only get to be part of the Body of Christ but we also get to build up the Church. It's a joy to be the hands and feet of Jesus, serving the Church and the world around us, displaying God everywhere we go.
Conflict can be the fruit of us attempting to control our own lives. However, God alone is the One in control, and we get to be released into peace and freedom as we relinquish our lives to Him.
The key to resolving conflict is dying to yourself. Death is not the objective, but rather the call to live in greater spiritual and relational capacity through the life of Christ.
In our personal ever-changing circumstances and the shifting culture of the world, we need to have a towering vision of Jesus Christ. Regardless of whether or not our external circumstances change, meeting with Jesus changes our internal reality.
Marriage is not about us. The purpose of marriage is to reveal the Gospel story as a witness to the world by displaying God's perfect, never-ending love to each other. Wives and husbands have different roles to play in this, but ultimately both must be anchored in God and submitted to Him.
The only one who can define us is the One who made us, and God has defined and designed healthy family to display His glory. If it's of value to God then it's worth us protecting it.
It's only in Jesus that we can find true soul rest because His yoke is different from anything we could strive for or the world could create. The one task we're never fatigued by is surrender.
Being emotionally healthy doesn't mean you never experience negative emotions - it means you walk through them with the Lord, allowing Him to heal you and respond to God's Truth and invitation.
God is not looking for perfection, He's looking for faith. This is for all of us but is especially important for Dad's because of the impact they have on their home and the world. Faith and forgiveness produce life and grace for the whole household.
Identity is our key for growth. While we can't control what happens in our life, we can determine how we respond and live as people who are accepted, have authority and are anointed.
It's all about Jesus - His supremacy and His sufficiency. When we acknowledge Him for who He is, it's never too late for a reset because Jesus is the expert at resurrection.
The Church is called to be a sacrificial people, and just as it was true in the first century, it is true today. Sacrifice is painful, but the results are powerful. Where and who can we sacrifice for so that the Kingdom of God is expressed through us as a people?
Baptism is an outward demonstration of an inward reality. Similar to a wedding ring, it's a symbol that represents one's decision to honor God and acts as a declaration to the world. Because of the significance of baptism, we ask these questions: Is Jesus Christ the Lord of your life? Do you want to love and follow Him all the days of your life? It's an important decision, but it's never too late.
The Church has always faced obstacles, from the first century to now, but followers of Jesus are made to overcome. We are a part of a people, unified across differences and made into a family because we are sold out on one thing. The Church is a living fulfillment of what Jesus prophecied, and even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it.
Prayer is joining what is already happening in Heaven. Sharing the Good News comes from abiding with Jesus and following His prompting. When we understand the power and authority we have to partner with God to release His purposes on the earth, it's our natural response to pray and proclaim the Good News.
God has given us everything we need to win. And while we are still called to resist the enemy and to stand firm, we are called to do it by putting on the full armor of God. The enemy doesn't play fair, but we are fully equipped to fight from victory for victory.
Fasting is a weapon of warfare—and though it’s one of the most underused weapons, scripture says there are some strongholds that only fasting can break. Each of us is invited to set aside food or anything else that could distract us from God, and instead direct our hearts - and our appetites - towards Jesus, giving Him space and drawing near.
The Enemy will always try to steal, kill and destroy but he cannot stop the eternal life that followers of Jesus enter into now. The battlefront in this spiritual war so often takes place in our mind. But we have the ability to win as we exchange lies for Truth in all of our covenant relationships.
The Good News of Jesus starts with our heart, not our circumstances. It's when our hearts are healed that hope is alive. That's when we can see by truth and not our experiences. Through this great exchange, we are empowered to represent God's love to the world around us and participate in every believer's calling to the ministry of reconciliation.
The Church is the most unique thing on earth because it houses the grace of God within a community. His unconditional love, forgiveness and oneness are demonstrated specifically in marriage, family and ultimately the Church. The enemy wants to bring division in these relationships, but God gives us the power to be unified!
Simply put, spiritual warfare is seen and unseen attacks on God's divine design for all mankind. The enemy's goal is to break down our covenants with God, our families, the Church and our mission to the world. To discern lies we must be immersed in the Truth. We are surrounded by voices. The question is, what is the voice we're tuning into and living out of? Because that will determine our lives.
Salvation isn’t the end for us. It’s the beginning of an intimate relationship with God. But it’s only through His ruach – the Spirit, wind or breath of God – that we actually find that nearness. And it's this connection that the whole world is longing for, now more than ever.
Finding and living our purpose doesn't have to wait until we have it all together, it starts NOW. Our faithfulness sets the stage for God to fulfill His promises. So no matter your season or vocation, what does it mean for you to cultivate faithfulness today?
While we all share forever purposes, our NOW purposes differ from person to person. One way to discover what they are is by asking this question: what breaks your heart? When we see something that isn't right, when we hear something that cuts our heart, this passion can be turned to action as we say yes and become part of the solution.
The Church is a supernatural community, designed to host and display God's presence and live surrendered to Jesus. In order for this body to function healthily, it requires forgiveness, encouragement and speaking the truth in love. The world needs the Church to be all it was made to be.
Worship is one of the most powerful tools we have. This forever purpose refocuses us and creates pathways to see God at work in our lives now. In the midst of hardship on the journey, giving God a sacrifice of praise has the power to transform those places of pain into places of purpose.
We are created for God. Before any other purpose, our heart for Him determines everything else that follows. It's not about our gifts or our glory; it's about the Lord as our Shepherd, His voice and His purposes being fulfilled. Connecting to the Shepherd connects us to our purpose.
We've always been a people with a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth, and this year we have a new take on our original vision. After much time of listening and prayer, we sense God conscripting our church for such a time as this to be a troop carrier for His glory. This means that we all have the chance to live differently in 2021 than we did in 2020 – to rewrite the story and be those who move forward missionally while intentionally listening to God.
It’s a new year and with that comes a fresh word of the Lord for us as a church! This year our elders, staff and leaders across the Antioch Movement have taken extra time to pause and seek the Lord for His direction and leadership. We sense God conscripting us to return to our purpose by getting back to our apostolic & prophetic calling – to be ones moving forward on mission with our ear always open to what God is speaking. Hear from our pastors how we plan to be a people conscripted to God and His purposes in 2021.
When we have God's perspective, we then have the power to work through everything else. Starting from a place of thankfulness, remembering what He's done and said in 2020, and taking our pain to God, are all necessary if we're to have that heavenly perspective. Revisit the message from last week to take time to listen to God and check out our resources for processing the past year and looking ahead at http://antio.ch/2021resources.
What better way to usher in the new year than with worship, prayer and listening to God! As we seek the Lord, we're asking and listening for what He says – and not moving ahead of Him. God, what are Your plans for me? What are You speaking about my personal needs? What areas of my heart do I need to surrender again?
The family line that Jesus came from anticipates the line that He will come for—messy, broken and in need of redemption. Instead of allowing this year to change our identity, what if we believed that Jesus our Redeemer has even more opportunities to bring us back to the Gospel?
God didn't stop at giving specific prophecies surrounding Jesus' birth - He fulfilled every single one. He set the stage to declare His Son as the Messiah, using people who didn't know Him and decisions that weren't made for Him to fulfill His purposes. The anthem throughout all of history is God's faithfulness. And if God went to such great lengths to see that the promises of His Son were fulfilled, He will continue to go to incredibly great lengths to see the promises that He has spoken for our lives come to pass as well.
Weariness is more than physical - it impacts us emotionally, spiritually and mentally, taking a toll on how we see God and ourselves. We have the responsibility to sabbath and rest in God. Renewed vision and hope give us grace to continue to press in, and sabbath creates space for that to happen.
Gratitude is not based on circumstances. Grace is the foundation, a personal revelation of our role in God's grander story and how He's chosen us. And from that place, gratitude is the most natural response, not only for the gift but for the Giver.
Our story is more than our short time lived on this earth. God's not looking for spiritual heroes to partner with. Saying ‘yes’ to Jesus allows Him to write our story and embark on the greatest adventure we could ever know.
Being blessed is not primarily getting what you want from God - it's seeing what you want from God's perspective. If we have His perspective, we can see the beatitudes more than a list we’re striving for, but a demonstration of God’s character. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever the condition of the world you are in, know that you are blessed.
To hear necessitates action; if we hear the words of Jesus and yet don't act on what He said, we did not hear because we did not respond. In order to hear, we must be desperate for the Lord, separating ourselves from what would keep us from acting and present in a believing community.
Amid uncertainty, we must remember two things - Jesus is King and we are called to love, serve and follow Him above all else. While the challenges of today may seem immense, God calls us to live our lives with an eternal mindset. Following Jesus is about biblical truth and living accordingly.
We have to acknowledge that sin is never just about us—it always affects others. Broken relationships and a lack of forgiveness drive all sin and hinder us from the fullness of life God has for us. When we are submitted to God and press into repentance, there is power in our life.
The Gospel is the good news of Jesus! But there are other narratives in the world today. It’s easy to confuse the message of culture with the message of the Kingdom. Who is shaping us today?
Unity is not new—Jesus died for it when He died on the cross. We, as the Church, are tasked with stewarding what Jesus established. This isn’t the job of Church leadership—this is your responsibility and ours, together.
Just like an undercurrent in the ocean, culture is slowing eroding the message of the Gospel. But Jesus gave His followers a tool to combat the pull of culture – the Lord’s Prayer. In it, He clarifies who He is, calls us to forgiveness, challenges us to trust His for our provision and gives us a model of how to pray. In the midst of everything happening in the world, we are called to be those to pray.
Perspective is everything. The American mindset puts us at the center of our own story. But the Kingdom narrative says that our lives are part of God’s greater story. When King Jesus is rightly enthroned in our lives and we're living with the people of God for the Kingdom of God, we find victory. Wherever the King is ruling and reigning, that's where the Kingdom is.
The Book of Revelation is full of much we may not understand, but it does repeatedly emphasize the worthiness of Jesus. To provide context for what it says about Him, we must go back to the Old Testament to truly understand Jesus like He's seen in Revelation as the Lamb who was slain.
Pain and problems are unavoidable. So it seems the next best thing is to get through them as quickly as possible. But that is not the model Jesus set for us. He demonstrated what it meant to live a lifestyle of prayer, not praying His way out of problems but praying His way through.
Who is Jesus? That is the most important question. If Jesus was who He claimed to be, then we can't just say He was a good man. If Jesus is in fact the Son of God, that changes everything and means we are living for Him and only Him.
Jesus allowed Himself and His plans to be constantly interrupted. As a result, people were healed and resurrected, not just externally but from the inside out. What does a divine interruption look like for you?
If Jesus weren't relevant we probably wouldn't still be talking about Him. But He is, and we are. The problem: it's easy to know what Jesus said but harder to BELIEVE it. Do you believe the Gospel?
Grace is a free gift none of us deserves. It's always available, but we have to accept it. We have to believe Him.
Is it ever too late? God says it’s not, but if we believe the lie that it is, we can’t see God’s grace and won’t live out His purpose for ourselves or our community. What if we believed it wasn’t too late?
Prayer and praise help us to come out differently on the other side of challenge and give us power instead of panic. Continuing our New Normal series, Jimmy Seibert shares how Paul and Silas experienced this reality as they were imprisoned in Acts 16. We see the power of prayer and praise throughout scripture, but when we actively choose it as a lifestyle, it sets us up to see God move on our behalf.
What if every change we face could be an opportunity to respond to God? Instead of rejection, what if change allows for course correction? Vincent Carpenter continued our New Normal series, sharing from his own personal experience of the real struggle with change but also the incredible ways change can set us up, transform us and position us to see God move.
For Chris & Rebekah, the book of Acts turned from something they read into the reality of their life. While living overseas and experiencing persecution and prison, they faced hard questions: How do you press into God in the midst of suffering and not draw away? What if pain and suffering are unique opportunities to know and trust Jesus? What would it look like to live with this mentality?
The early church faced, and thrived in, unbelievable change all through the leadership of the Holy Spirit. Even as we are facing changes in this new normal, we have the opportunity to respond as they did and ask: how is God leading us in the midst of our change? Through Acts 10, U.S. Director Drew Steadman dove into the history and context of what we find there, reminding us that it really is all about following the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Paul is perhaps one of the most widely known apostles in the New Testament, but he didn't start off following Jesus. Our Impact Waco Director, Jason Ramos, shared the story of Saul's transformation to Paul. Everything changed when Paul heard God's voice and responded, and Jason has a similar story. After years of drug addiction, violence, and incarceration, he heard God's voice. And he didn't just hear, he responded.
One of our new Elders and Global Director of Unbound, Susan Peters, challenged us to live boldly in our New Normal. Can we respond as Stephen did in Acts 6 & 7, able to stand in adversity by standing on the Word of God? Are we moved by this world or are we moved by God alone? May we prioritize faithfulness and pray for boldness--not just for the sake of being bold but for the sake of the Gospel.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley carried on our New Normal series, highlighting the new normal the followers of Jesus faced in the book of Acts. Similar to the early Church, we are facing new normals and new challenges. How can we show Jesus to the world around us? May the same thing said of Peter and John in Acts 4 be said of us, that people would recognize us as those who have been with Jesus.
Last Unplugged for the season! Listen to Carl & Blair Gulley addressing Millennials and Gen Z. Hear how they see the heart of God at work in this generation, blind spots to be aware of and what they look for in young leaders. How can this generation go about changing the stereotypes that have been labeled on them? How do you share the Gospel with this generation and how can Millennials and Gen Z love and lean into the Church?
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert honored dads and continued our New Normal series. Just as the early Church had an opportunity to create a new culture of reaching out and sharing the grace of Jesus, we are entering a new normal and have the same opportunity. When we believe and pray for healing, it releases grace and creates an environment for God to work.
As we approach Father's Day, what better time to address fathers, and the impact and role they have upon our lives. Hear from Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert, Lead Pastor Carl Gulley and Adult Pastor Vincent Carpenter about what their relationships with their dads were like growing up. What do you do now if your dad was passive or emotionally distant? How do you respond? How do you foster a healthy heart if there are deep wounds from fathers or father figures? What are some passages that reveal the father heart of God?
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our series, New Normal, diving into the book of Acts. The first two chapters call us to remember Jesus' suffering, remember the miracles and remember His teachings, just as the early Church did. From this place, there is promise, preparation and power released upon all peoples. Each part is necessary, and we are in a season of preparation. God is inviting us into the next level, if we partner with Him as we prepare our hearts in response to the promise to see His power come.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert jump-started our new series, New Normal, by looking at the parable of the Good Samaritan. If we are going to join in finding healing for our nation in regards to race, we have to first walk in humility - defensiveness does not get us to righteousness. As believers, we must educate ourselves on the history of race, choose to relate to others who are different from us and advocate for those who have been unjustly marginalized.
Join us as we read through the books of Acts together this summer: https://antiochwaco.com/summer-reading-plan
Clarence & Alicia Hill, leaders of Antioch Norman, spoke on racial history and ways the church can step forward in healing. We never want to be a people who react to evil - we always want to respond to Jesus. They shared where their passion for racial reconciliation first started to develop, how they are discussing current events with their kids and the historical ramifications that they are now leading people, their church and their city through in 2020.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our Better Together series, sharing the importance of cultivating the right soil in our lives. Even if we plant seeds, if we don't have good soil nothing will grow. How can we cultivate this? By intentionally living around the Word and will of God, being spirit-filled grateful people and mutually submitting to one another and finding God's grace sufficient.
Tune in to hear answers to your questions, unplugged and unfiltered. How can leaders use their voice and privilege amidst crisis? As a leader, how do you balance vulnerability with your own process but strength for others? Hear from Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Women's and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols and College Pastor Luke Whyte to get their thoughts on leadership today.
With the circumstances surrounding us and sheltering in place, relationships may be taking the strain. Lead Pastor Carl Gulley dove straight into what is required in every relationship: humility. What does humility require of me? What if we didn't just have the courage to ask ourselves that question, but acted upon it?
How do you handle the racism dialogue? What is tokenism and what do we do about it? How are church leaders making sure they continue to learn? Don't miss Part 2 of this Unplugged series as we continue to answer hard questions. Hear from Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter, Women's and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols, College Associate Pastor Olayinka Obasanya and Impact Waco Director Jason Ramos.
Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter continued our Better Together series, sharing what it means to be part of the Body of Christ and how we are all called to place honor upon each other. Every part of the human body is important, and the same goes for the church body. Without each other, we would miss the fullest picture God is revealing of Himself on the earth through the Church.
For people of color, how do you deal with pain and anger in response to injustices? How does someone who is white start a conversation about race and racism? What steps should be taken by Church leadership to learn about systemic racism? In this episode, we tackle Race, Racism, Justice and The Church’s Role with an unfiltered discussion with Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter, Women's and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols and Associate College Pastor Olayinka Obasanya.
We loved getting to celebrate Mother's Day during our Better Together series with one of the spiritual mothers of the Antioch Movement, Laura Seibert. Being a mom is such a vulnerable, challenging, rewarding and important role, and mothers throughout the Bible have shown the key influence only a mother has.
Carl Gulley, Maddie Echols and Luke Whyte tackle week two of questions surrounding God & Theology: Is this global pandemic a sign that we are in the End Times? What does the Bible say about tattoos? Can you lose your salvation? Can a loving God really send people to hell?
We continued our Better Together series, with Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert looking at the life of Peter and how all of us are made to be better together to glorify Jesus. He is the cornerstone and we are called to be living stones. It doesn't stop with our personal relationship with Jesus -- it is us, as a community, reaching out to those around us.
We aren't afraid of asking the hard questions and going to those places. Why? Because God can handle our questions! Have you ever wondered if it matters what translation of the Bible you read? Thoughts on prosperity gospel? What commentaries are recommended? What does "false gospels" mean and how can you discern if something is false? Hear from Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Women's and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols and College Pastor Luke Whyte to get their perspective on God and theology.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Better Together series, all about community and why we need it. If we are following Jesus, we are woven into the family of God. When this worldwide pause comes to an end, what do you want your life to look like? If we want to be ready for the new normal God has for us, accountability and community are how we get there.
Let's be real, relationships can be complicated and messy. What if your parents don't approve of who you are dating? How do you pray for your future spouse? For interracial couples, how do you handle the tensions that can bring? Don't miss this conversation with Lead Pastor Carl Gulley, Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols and College Pastor Luke Whyte to get their perspective on dating and relationships.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley kicked off our new series, Better Together. While we may be physically distant during this time, that does not mean that we are emotionally, relationally or spiritually distant. We were made to follow God with people. When we do life vulnerably and intentionally with people, we are able to encourage each other and spur one another one in our love for God.
How do you know if you are called to a life of singleness? How soon is too soon to date after a breakup? What does it even mean to date well? Tune in to hear from Lead Pastor Carl Gulley and Young Adult Pastor Maddie Echols on all things relationships and dating.
He is risen, He is risen indeed! Our Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert led us in remembering and celebrating the power of Resurrection Sunday by looking at the journey of Peter, one of Jesus' disciples. Even in the midst of Peter's greatest failures, Jesus invited him to draw close. Jesus became THE sacrifice in order for Peter, and the world, to be restored. We are just like Peter, and we have that same access to a relationship with God through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
How do we love our family and friends well during quarantine? What if singleness is more than just a season? Can you really be just friends with the opposite sex? Relationships are everywhere. How do we do them well?
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Anchored In series, diving into the longest standing tradition in world history: the Jewish Passover Seder. The meal itself is significant as it highlights God's consistency of character. However, when Jesus took this meal with His disciples, He changed the order. Through the symbolic meal, He demonstrated that He, Jesus, was still the Deliverer, and He was about to deliver the whole world.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our Anchored In series, honing in on 2 Chronicles 7:11-14. No matter the trial or what form it comes in, we know through this passage that our response is to humble ourselves, pray and seek God's face and repent, knowing that in turn, He promises to hear us, forgive our sins and heal our land. The time is now to posture ourselves humbly before God as He draws near to us.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our Anchored In series. The reality is that this pandemic will eventually pass, but the question to answer is, “What will be said of us of how we lived in the in-between?” Even with everything going on around us today, this is not the time to sit back. Through faith in God and patience, we believe it is time to inherit the promises and move forward as a church.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert kick-started our new series, Anchored. Even in all of the chaos of this time, we believe that this is still the year of the open hand: one reaching up to heaven as we grow in our relationship with God and the other hand reaching out to others in compassion and outreach. God has called us to make Him our fixed point, to love Him with all of our hearts, love our neighbors as ourselves and love those in need.
Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter wrapped up our Super Natural series with a sermon on the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The fruit has nothing to do with us but can only be produced by the power of the Holy Spirit at work inside us. While we can't produce it, we can cultivate our lives in such a way that spiritual fruit can grow, sowing in the spirit in what we listen to, think about, talk about and how we respond in life.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Super Natural series this week covering the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Carl spent time answering two main questions: are the gifts of the Spirit for today and why do we need supernatural gifts? We looked at motivation and manifestation gifts, specifically the gifts of prophecy, tongues and healing and why we are called to desire those gifts as the Church today.
Be sure to tune in next week as we wrap up our series.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Super Natural series, diving deeper into who the Holy Spirit is. This week we looked at what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and examined the difference between what we think is culturally acceptable versus what is biblically acceptable. The baptism of the Holy Spirit was promised by Jesus and we want to be part of every Jesus promise.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley gave us a Biblical perspective on the person of the Holy Spirit. He is the one who enables us to live the super natural lifestyle that Jesus has called all of us to live. From who the Holy Spirit is to how He functions, there are scriptures throughout the Old and New Testament pointing us to the person of the Holy Spirit.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series.
John, a long-time member of the Antioch Movement, shared how when ordinary people spend time with Jesus they become extraordinary. When you walk with Jesus every day, everything is possible, and what we may think is crazy is actually normal in the Kingdom of Heaven. What if today we realized that we are walking with Jesus? What if we became so impressed with Him and who He is that we were expectant for the next impossible thing He invited us into?
Be sure to tune in next week as we kick off our new series.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley shared the story of the early church in Acts, the challenges they faced and how our church family has faced similar issues as we've grown. Just like the early church, we want to be a people who find the joy of lasting freedom, satisfaction of authentic relationships and conviction that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.
Be sure to tune in next week as we kick off our new series.
Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter shared how when we invest our lives into the lives of others, we multiply our kingdom potential beyond what we think is possible and that potential is unlocked by investing in someone else. Discipleship, at whatever stage, is how we fulfill the Great Commission in today’s age.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series, These Things We Must Do.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued to give vision for who we are as a people of God and the things we believe we must do. For us, this means being a multicultural church. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. didn't just leave a legacy; he demonstrated how we should be value-carrying bridge-builders that intentionally reach across cultural and racial lines.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert gave vision for 2020, continuing from 2019: the time is now! We are living in a unique time where God's timing is intersecting with our lives. What if this year, more than ever before, we lived with one hand reaching up to God as we grow in our relationship with Him and our other hand reaching out to those around us who need to encounter God? The time is now.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series.
Our U.S. Director Drew Steadman did an overview of the book of John, drawing parallels between John and Genesis, diving into how our New Year can look different in light of what God did on Christmas. Christmas is not one annual day of celebration; it points to the centrality of Jesus, and when He is central we have hope for the New Year.
Be sure to tune in next week as we kick off a new series to begin 2020.
College Pastor Luke Whyte concluded our Christmas series, Hark! To hear what God is speaking, sometimes we need to increase the silence in our lives to listen because listening is not just about hearing words - it’s about trusting the heart of the one who is speaking.
Be sure to tune in next week as we wrap up 2019.
Family Pastor Vincent Carpenter continued our Christmas series, Hark! As seen throughout the Bible, sometimes when God speaks it is through a bold declaration and other times in a still, small voice. Through the story of Elijah, Vincent highlighted key times when God whispers and how we can respond.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series this Christmas season.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley kicked off our Christmas series titled Hark! In this season, when there are so many different sounds and songs, we can forget to look at Jesus and remember why He came. Carl challenged us to listen carefully and return to the truth that God is love, allowing His love to go deep into our hearts.
Be sure to tune in next week as we continue our series this Christmas season.
Spanish Pastor Marcial Samaniego shared his testimony and talked about the paths of our lives and the steps we take along the way. He challenged us to surrender our lives to Jesus, obey His leading and trust in His plan because God’s plans are better than any we could create on our own.
Global Director Don Steadman shared God's heart for the unreached and poor of the world. There is a part of God's heart that we can only get to know when we involve our lives with the poor and needy. Check out his message to hear how each of us has a unique part to play in reaching those who don't yet know Jesus.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our 40 Days of Breakthrough series. He recapped each week and the different breakthrough areas that were covered. We ended with a challenge to view breakthrough not as an experience but rather a lifestyle, believing that there are still areas where God wants to breakthrough in our lives.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert finished our 40 Days of Breakthrough series with a message on calling. We dove into Proverbs 3:5-6, looking at the importance of trust. When we are faced with a decision about our calling, Jimmy challenged us to trust in the Lord, trust from the bottom of our hearts and trust that we do not have to figure out everything on our own.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our 40 Days of Breakthrough series with a message on finances. How we view finances should not be determined by what we have or what we do but by our heart posture. We can honor God with what we have and choose to live simply, work diligently and give generously.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our 40 Days of Breakthrough series with a message on relationships. Unresolved offense can lead to unforgiveness, which creates a blockage, clogging our hearts and relationships. Jimmy challenged us to align our hearts to God, drop our offense and press into our relationships with a forgiving heart.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our 40 Days of Breakthrough series with a message on emotions. He encouraged us to flip the way we view emotions, troubles and theology. Instead of allowing our emotions to dictate the way we view God, we are challenged to allow our emotions to flow through our theology and anchor our emotions in God.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our 40 Days of Breakthrough series with a message on sin. If we are seeking breakthrough from sin, we don't need more information but rather application. With three specific challenges from the story of Zacchaeus, we can press into desperation for Jesus over information, stop hiding and take a radical step of obedience.
Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert kicked off our 40 Days of Breakthrough series by talking about breakthrough in our relationship with God. Jesus' life, death and resurrection are central because He made a way for us. Jesus is the bridge, taking us from sin, guilt, and shame to redemption, truth and grace through a relationship with Him.
Senior Pastor, Jimmy Seibert, set the vision for our upcoming series, 40 Days of Breakthrough, by looking at the life of David, the giants he faced and how God showed Himself to be the God of the breakthrough. Jimmy encouraged us to press into five areas these next 40 days: prayer, promise, people, personal change and praise, as we find a breakthrough for ourselves and others.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley finished our series on the life of Jonah titled Whales + Worms - Our reluctance. His relentlessness. Carl recapped key lessons we learned throughout the series and highlighted parallels between Jonah's story and Jesus. Jesus, unlike Jonah, loved His enemies and He offers us not just reconciliation, but resurrection if we say yes and follow Him.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our series on the life of Jonah titled Whales + Worms - Our reluctance. His relentlessness. God provided in a variety of ways for Jonah, including ways that he didn't necessarily want, all to align Jonah's heart with His heart. When our hearts and concerns do not match God's, God will provide a "worm" to get our attention and realign us with what He cares about.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our fall series on the life of Jonah titled Whales + Worms - Our reluctance. His relentlessness. God is the God of second chances, as we saw through the story of the city Nineveh. Carl challenged us to not only receive grace and mercy for ourselves, but to extend it to those around us because we never know when people are on the verge of a breakthrough.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our fall series on the life of Jonah titled Whales + Worms – Our reluctance. His relentlessness. Carl challenged us to be a people who pray specifically, with strength and using scripture. When we allow ourselves to become broken and surrendered to God, He has the freedom to work within us to take us to our destiny.
Lead Pastor Carl Gulley kicked off our fall series on the life of Jonah titled Whales + Worms - Our reluctance. His relentlessness. He called us to live lives of obedience that look beyond the inconvenience of temporary for the victory of the future. Throughout our series, we'll be looking at our own reluctance and how God relentlessly pursues us in the midst of it.
This week we celebrated our twentieth anniversary as a church with senior pastor Jimmy Seibert sharing stories from the past two decades. We looked back on God's faithfulness to us as a church and looked expectantly toward what He has for us in the future. As we each continue to say yes to Jesus, we enter into what we were created for – to be a people who have a passion for Jesus and His purpose in the earth.
This week our senior pastor Jimmy Seibert reminded us of our corporate vision for the year, revisiting The Time Is Now. When we receive a “now” word from God, we leave behind the old and step fully into what He is speaking. Our response to this word happens both at a personal & corporate level. With a third of the year left, we are saying yes again to being a people of prayer and community. As we do this, the family of God is built up and the world around us gets hope again.
This week senior pastor Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our series, Family Matters. With a message on living with a victory mindset in the midst of spiritual warfare. Whether it’s the result of living in a broken world or the schemes of the enemy, there are very real struggles that we face on a daily basis. But even in the midst of those struggles, we are called to strengthen ourselves in the Lord and stand firm.
This week family pastors Weston and Shanna Nichols continued our series, Family Matters. Throughout the summer we have been studying the book of Ephesians and learning more about how God has called us to live as a part of His family. This week, Weston and Shannan led us through Ephesians 5, and talked about how we are called to live in relation to one another. We are called to submit to one another out of reverence for Jesus. Depending on the relationship submission will look differently, but it will always be about lifting others up and glorifying God.
This week Chase Moore led us through part five of our series, Family Matters, with a message on living a life of purity. As a part of God’s family, we are called to walk in purity and holiness. God gives us boundaries, not to confine us, but to bring us into total freedom and intimacy with Him.
This week young adult pastor Chase Moore continued with part four of our series, Family Matters. Throughout this series, we are diving into the book of Ephesians and learning about what it means to be a part of God’s family. In Ephesians four, we discover that we have all been given a position in the family business, and we now have a responsibility to carry out the work of the ministry to build up the Body of Christ.
This week Vincent Carpenter shared part three of our series, Family Matters. Throughout this series we are diving into the book of Ephesians and learning about what it means to be a part of God’s family. Because we are part of God’s family, the way we live matters. As we read Ephesians three, we see that as children of God we have access to a spiritual inheritance. This inheritance is not just for ourselves, but is meant to create unity.
This week Susan Peters shared part two of our series, Family Matters. Throughout our series we are unpacking the book of Ephesians, and talking about what it means to be a part of God’s family. Because we are a part of God’s family, the way we live matters. It is our natural tendency to put ourselves first, but we are a part of something much bigger! We took a deeper look at Ephesians two, and talked about who we were, who we are in Christ and who we hope to be.
This week our young adult pastor Chase Moore kicked off our new series, Family Matters. Throughout the rest of the summer, we will be digging into the book of Ephesians and learning what it means to be a part of God’s family. As the people of God, we are a part of something so much bigger than ourselves. In Ephesians 1, Paul paints a bigger picture for the church in Ephesus and reminds them of who they are and what they are a part of as the people of God.
This Sunday was a special one! From our biological fathers to spiritual fathers, we are so thankful for the men in our church who cover, encourage and love us, and we loved celebrating each of them this Father’s Day.
This week, we heard from Kirk Freeman, lead pastor of Crossbridge Community Church. He shared on his parenting journey and ways he has exasperated, or caused frustration, in his children. While Kirk spoke in reference to his children, we can all find ourselves doing these things in any relationship. Ultimately, each of these areas create an opportunity for God’s grace to heal our hearts and restore our relationships.
This morning our lead pastor Carl Gulley wrapped up our series, All Peoples. In this series, we have been taking a look at racial reconciliation with a biblical perspective and dialoguing about what that looks like in the church and beyond. Today, we took a look at the dual narrative dynamic and what it means to be bridge builders. Racial reconciliation conversations can feel difficult because there are always two sides to every story. Our story makes sense to us because of our background and life experiences. It’s easier to just stay with our people and be comfortable with our story. We won’t find unity until we are willing to go over the barriers and seek to understand the other side of the story.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley kicked off a new series titled, All Peoples. For the next couple of weeks, we will be talking about what it looks like to embrace culture and diversity, and live with a Heavenly perspective. It’s on all of us to reach across cultural lines and open up the conversation about diversity. Racial reconciliation can become a reality when we take steps to connect and learn from one another.
This week U.S. Director Drew Steadman shared on the significance of baptism. Baptism itself does not seal our salvation, but serves as a symbol of our decision to follow Jesus. Similar to a wedding symbolizing the covenant of a marriage, baptism is a symbol of our covenant with God. It is an act of obedience and a declaration of the new life we have in Jesus! We centered our morning around Romans 6:1-10 and took a look at what it means to be buried and raised with Christ through baptism.
This week, senior pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our series, The Power of Prayer, with a message on praying the Word of God. Whether praying for breakthrough in our personal lives or on behalf of other people, we can all get to a point where we aren’t sure what to pray. This is where we need the Word of God. When we pray the Words of God, it paves the way for Him to move.
This morning Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert kicked off our new series, The Power of Prayer. Throughout the next three weeks, we will be diving into what it means to unlock the power of prayer in our lives and see the promises of God come to pass through our prayers.
This week we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus together at our Easter services! It was the sweetest morning as we worshipped and stood in the victory and life we are given because of Jesus. Lead pastor Carl Gulley shared a message centered around the story of Jonah. Though it seems like a non-traditional Easter message, the story of Jonah prophetically points to Jesus and the life we have in Him.
This week we celebrated Palm Sunday with a message on the triumphal entry of Jesus. As. Jesus entered Jerusalem, worship erupted because people are naturally drawn to excellence. In the presence of Jesus, we can’t help but worship.
Before going into an extended time of worship, we took a look at Matthew 21:1-11. At the time of Jesus’ entry, parades and celebrations were common for kings and rulers. This entrance was different because Jesus was, and still is, the only One worthy of all of our worship!
This week young adult pastor Chase Moore sat down with senior pastor Jimmy Seibert to wrap up our Be one. Make one. series. Throughout our morning, we talked about evangelistic discipleship. Everyone is made for a relationship with Jesus, and He calls us to share with those who don’t yet know Him.
This Sunday Lead Pastor Carl Gulley spoke about making disciples in the third part of our series Be One. Make One.
Today senior pastor Jimmy Seibert and young adult pastor Chase Moore continued our series, Be one. Make one. by breaking down discipleship and sharing a few practical tools. While tools and processes are helpful, we can’t let our focus shift from our relationship with Jesus. People and relationship are the centerpiece of discipleship. We want to walk out a life of encountering Jesus, and we want to help others do the same.
Young Adult Pastor Chase Moore sat down with Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert this Sunday to discuss our call to make disciples and how that process begins with surrender in our own lives in the first part of our three-part sermon series Be One. Make One.
This week adult pastor Vincent Carpenter shared a message on persevering through the storms of life. Challenges tempt us to take our focus off of what God is doing. But God is faithful to meet us in the midst of our storms, and makes a way for us to make it to the other side.
This morning Lead Pastor Carl Gulley wrapped up our Let My People Go series. Throughout our series, we addressed various pharaohs that try to keep us in bondage. We also talked about tools and weapons that help set us free from our pharaohs. We started our series by looking at the story of Moses, who God called to lead His people out of Egypt. Today, we closed out our series by re-visiting that story. Throughout the course of the past six weeks, we talked about how to get free. Today, we talked about how to stay free.
This week, associate college pastor Maddie Echols continued our Let My People Go series with a message on the power of prayer and fasting. Because we are in a spiritual battle for freedom, our weapons must be divine. Fasting, accompanied by prayer, is a weapon that has the power to bring breakthrough against any pharaoh we face.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Let My People Go series with a message on the pharaoh of anxiety. Anxiety disorders in America are the leading mental health problem among women and second among men. Anxiety is not a sin. It is an emotion that God doesn’t want us to be controlled by. If we allow anxiety to dominate our lives, we will allow it to steal our joy.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Let My People Go series with a message on the pharaoh of lust. Lust robs us of the authority we’ve been given, and uses shame to keep us from pressing into the presence of God.
This week young adult pastor Chase Moore continued our Let My People Go series with a message on overcoming the fear of man. Throughout our morning, we took a look at the life of King Saul. Though Saul was greater than everyone else, he was small in his own eyes. His deep insecurity and fear of the way others viewed him eventually became his downfall.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley shared part two of our series, Let My People Go. For the next several weeks, we will be unpacking how to overcome the various “pharaohs” in our lives. Just as God made a way for the Israelites to be set free from Pharaoh, Jesus came so that we could have freedom from our modern-day pharaohs. This morning, we talked about how to overcome the pharaoh of offense.
Sometimes relationships can get messy, therefore offense is inevitable. At one point or another, we’ll find ourselves on the receiving end of offense. Other times we’ll find ourselves as the one asking for forgiveness.
This morning, lead pastor Carl Gulley kicked off our new freedom series, Let My People Go. Throughout our seven-week series, we will be taking a look at the liberation of the Israelites from Egypt and talk about how we can overcome the Pharaohs we face in our own lives.
In the end, Pharaoh is defeated, and the Israelites are set free. Our pharaohs, the things that keep us in bondage, have also been defeated because of Jesus. We tend to tolerate slavery and bondage, but God never intended that for us. Throughout our series, we are taking a journey to step into the freedom we were meant for!
The Body of Christ. The fullness of Christ. The army of God. The pillar and support of truth. The hope of the world. This is the Church.
This morning Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert reminded us of who we are called to be as the Church, and talked through the five circles of Church. We want to live completely surrendered to Jesus and with a passion for His purposes. When we are all God has called us to be, the world sees Jesus. But first, we need to be anchored to Jesus and to His people. If we are anchored deep, we are able to extend wide and reach those that God has called us to.
This week Vincent Carpenter concluded our series, The Gifts We Give, with a message on the gift of a sign. Just as God gave the Wise Men the star as a sign that led them to Jesus, God gives us signs to lead us. At times, the signs may seem hard to discern, but we can be confident that God is always wanting to lead us into greater life.
During the holidays many of us feel lonely, isolated or rejected. But we all want to be loved, honored and valued. That is part of our humanity. Today adult pastor Vincent Carpenter continued our series, The Gifts We Give, with a powerful call to reclaim our humanity through Jesus, and in turn, give it to others.
This week college pastor Luke Whyte continued our series, The Gifts We Give with a message on the gift of praise. The songs we sing typically end up becoming the soundtrack of our lives. We have a tendency to match our music to our mood, but what if we shifted things? Let’s let praise resound regardless of how we feel because ultimately praise brings the power of God in our lives.
This week adult pastor Vincent Carpenter kicked off our Christmas series, The Gifts We Give. Throughout the Christmas season, we will be unpacking various gifts that lead us to celebrating the ultimate gift of Jesus. The season is more than the material gifts we give one another. This week we took a look at Zechariah and the unexpected gift he was given.
This morning Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our series, Turn Your Ears On. Throughout our series we are learning more about what it means to hear God and how we can respond. This week we talked about hearing God through the Bible. The Bible is the very written voice of God.
This week we celebrated Passport Sunday, a day of declaring our willingness to go wherever Jesus calls us. We want to be people that are committed to sharing the love of Jesus until all hear and know. The Church is God’s plan A for spreading His love to all people.
This morning Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our series on the fear of the Lord. Throughout our series, we have defined the fear of the Lord as living in awe, respect and love of God so that we joyfully obey Him in all things. We also learned that we are blessed when we have a balance of both the fear of God and the love of God. Today, we talked about joyful obedience.
This morning Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our series, The Fear of the Lord is…, with a message on the blessings we receive when we fear God. Fearing God is different than the human fear we typically think of. Human fear causes us to pull away, while Godly fears causes us to lean in because we don’t want to be away from God.
This morning Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert kicked off our new three-week series, The Fear of the Lord is… Throughout our series, we will be talking through what it looks like to live with a righteous fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord and the love of God go hand-in-hand. You can’t have a revelation of the love of God without a revelation of the fear of God. We need the love of God partnered with the fear of God in order to see the power of God.
This week we celebrated where we have been and where we are going with a special generations Sunday. Throughout our morning Carl Gulley shared on why we invest in the next generation, and who we are as an inter-generational church. In a culture that can be divisive, our heart is to see the Church unite the generations for Kingdom impact.
This week Carl Gulley shared part four of our series, Where Mountains Melt, with a message on why we worship the way we do. Some people jump around during worship, others raise their hands and some people sit quietly before the Lord. Maybe you’ve wondered which expression is correct. The truth is, each posture is an expression of worship, and there is no right or wrong way to worship. The goal of worship is not an expression, it is love and obedience toward Jesus. Worship is not an expression, it is a lifestyle.
On Sunday lead pastor Carl Gulley shared part three of our series, Where Mountains Melt, with a message on choosing to worship even when you don’t feel like it. It is easy to worship when everything in life seems to be going great. Other times our circumstances can cause confusion, and hold us back from worship. Basically, we get spiritual motion sickness because everything is saying God is good, but circumstances are saying otherwise. Regardless of how we’re feeling, it is always right to worship God. All of our problems will not all disappear in an instant, but we’ll find the presence of God. And in that place, we find freedom.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley continued our Where Mountains Melt series with a message on multitasking. Some of us tend to think we’re great at multitasking while others will freely admit to being bad at it. Regardless of what camp we’re in, the truth is that multitasking forces us to quickly switch our focus between tasks. We end up losing out because we can’t devote our full attention to any of the tasks before us. And in the context of worship, multitasking doesn’t work.
This week Lead Pastor Carl Gulley kicked off our new series, Where Mountains Melt. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be taking a look at worship and what it looks like in our lives. Many times we reduce worship to a set of three songs at the beginning of a service, but it’s actually so much more than that.
This Sunday was declared volunteer Sunday because our volunteers are so worth honoring! Our church could not function without the men and women who carry the vision in their hearts, and give their all to see the Kingdom come in the lives of those around them. Carl Gulley led us in celebrating our volunteers and told us about how we can jump in and serve.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Lead Pastor Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert on Instagram and Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Lead Pastor Carl Gulley on Twitter: twitter.com/CarlGulley Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week young adult pastor Chase Moore concluded our All in All series with a message on embracing authentic obedience over appearance and achievement. Throughout his message, we read 2 Corinthians 11 and 12. In this passage Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about embracing their weaknesses. The Corinthians were a lot like us, and they were continually missing the point. Their focus was on having it all together on the outside instead of embracing authentic relationship with Jesus.
This week, Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert continued our study in 2 Corinthians with a message centered around 2 Corinthians 11:1-3. In this passage, Paul is calling the Corinthians back to sincere and pure devotion to Jesus. The people in Corinth knew Jesus, but grew distracted by the things of the world and eventually grew distant. They wanted Jesus and the things of this world, and Paul reminded them that they can’t have both.
This week Drew Steadman continued our All in All series with a message centered around 2 Corinthians 10:1-12. In this passage Paul’s authority is challenged by the church of Corinth because of his physical appearance, preaching style and personality. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul didn’t respond by defending himself or directly addressing their remarks. Instead he states that he isn’t living by worldly standards, but by Kingdom standards. Living with a worldly perspective will never give us life. The good news is, we aren’t bound to worldly standards.
This week, Vincent Carpenter continued our All in All series with a message centered around 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. Throughout this passage, Paul admonishes the church in Corinth to express generosity. The same admonition is for us today. When we give someone what we have, it makes a significant impact in both their lives and in our own. Before we can learn to give, we need to learn how to fully receive from God.
Yesterday, Vincent Carpenter continued our study in 2 Corinthians with a message centered around 2 Corinthians 7. Throughout the morning, we talked about repentance, perspective shifts and relationships. Many times, we believe repentance means feeling bad about our sin, but it is actually so much more than that. Repentance is a gift, and allows us to align both our thoughts and actions with God’s.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochwaco.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter kicked off our new series, All in All. Throughout the summer, we are journeying together through the book of 2 Corinthians. As we unpack these Scriptures, we believe it will be a mirror to our lives today, and we will learn more about how Jesus truly can be our all in all. This week we focused on 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, and learned how God can be our all in all in the midst of trial. As we look at the Corinthian church, we see that God wants us to know Him as our comforter and deliverer in the midst of our trials.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochwaco.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy Seibert shared as we celebrated and honored our moms! We need moms because women uniquely display the nurturing and caregiving characteristics of God. Whether a birth mom or a spiritual mom, it matters every time a woman decides to invest her life in another. The glory of God is beautifully displayed through every mom. Our moms are so worthy of love and honor, we wouldn’t be who we are without them!
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Today Jimmy Seibert shared a message on the significance of water baptism. By definition, baptism means to immerse completely. But it is much more than that – it is an outward declaration of an inner reality. We will be celebrating baptisms during both of our services on May 20th. If you would like to learn more about our Baptism Bash, visit antio.ch/baptismbash18.
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This week we were joined by special guest, City Councilman Dillon Meek. He shared about the history of Waco and the exciting opportunity that is still ahead for our city. As the Church, we are called to engage in what is happening throughout the city and establish a Kingdom culture. Whether serving within the church or in our city, you have an opportunity to love our city, shape the culture and make an impact! To learn more about how you can be a part, visit antio.ch/WacoInvolvement.
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This week Jimmy Seibert wrapped up our series, Living Fully Alive, with a message centered around Romans 8:14-17. Because we were chosen by God to be His children, we are co-heirs with Christ. Since we are in the family, we inherit the benefits that come along with being a part of the family. We also have a responsibility to play our part in the family and represent Jesus wherever we go.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochwaco.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This morning Jimmy Seibert continued our series, Living Fully Alive, with a message centered around Romans 8:5-11. He called us to live a life submitted to the Holy Spirit rather than live according to our flesh. When we walk in the flesh, we grieve the Holy Spirit. Seeing our sin as personal and connected to a relationship help us be see the effects of our sin. It’s more than try to make our good outweigh our bad; it is wanting to live in a life-giving relationship with God!
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This week Jimmy Seibert kicked off our new series, Living Fully Alive. We are invited into the family of God, and we are called to live fully free as His children. Throughout our three-week series, we will be taking a look at Romans 8 to find out more about our identity and purpose as God’s children.
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This week we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus and the life we have because of Him! Lead Pastor Carl Gulley shared on the impact the cross has on our lives. Jesus closed the gap between our performance and God’s perfection, and now we can have relationship with Him.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Lead Pastor Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert on Instagram and Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Lead Pastor Carl Gulley on Twitter: twitter.com/CarlGulley Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
Today Jimmy Seibert continued our Imago Dei series with a message on overcoming the blame game. When Adam and Eve gave into sin they were filled with shame, pulled away from God and began blaming someone else for their sin. Until we know we are enough in God, we will never get over shame. And until we own our sin and stop blaming others, we will never be free.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This morning Jimmy addressed two situations that affected our church family this week. He also continued our Imago Dei series with a message on Genesis 3:1-6. Because we are born into sin, we are in desperate need of a Savior.
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Today Jimmy Seibert continued our series, Imago Dei, with a message on how sin has marred our perception of ourselves and our culture. Sin released brokenness, but with Jesus’ resurrection we were made victorious and are called to walk out in freedom. By renewing our minds with God’s Word, we are able to discern lies from God’s intent for us.
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This week Jimmy Seibert kicked off our new series, Imago Dei, which means, "in His image." We were made in the image of God, and therefore, we're all made to display His glory. When we know our value as sons and daughters, and know we are wholly loved by God, there is nothing that can diminish our value.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochwaco.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week All Peoples Church Pastor Robert Herber shared a message on laying everything at the feet of Jesus. We aren’t called to compete or to be perfect, we are called to give whatever we have. When we live a life of abandoned worship, we bring the presence of heaven everywhere we go.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by All Peoples Church Pastor Robert Herber For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
It was an exciting Sunday as we had the opportunity to hear from Jimmy and Laura Seibert, who are back from their three-month sabbatical. They shared about their time away, and shared vision for where we are headed as a church family this year.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastors Jimmy Siebert and Laura Seibert, and College Pastor Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter continued our series, Reset, with a message on abiding. Not only does Jesus call us to abide in Him when it comes to big decisions, He wants us to abide in Him in the day in and day out. When we are abiding in Jesus, He makes the impossible possible.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Administrative Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Young Adult Pastor Luke Whyte kicked off our new series, Reset, with a message on prioritizing our time. We have limited time in a day, but it is important to prioritize spending time with God. Check out this message to learn more about how we can keep time with God in the forefront of our minds in the midst of busyness.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Young Adult Pastor Luke Whyte For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Carl Gulley shared part three of our series, And He Shall Be Called, with a message on Jesus’ family history. To set up the Christmas story and the arrival of Jesus, we first had to go back to the book of Ruth where we find Ruth and Naomi. Ruth was considered a cursed foreigner and Naomi called herself bitter, but it was through their family line that Jesus would eventually come through. He was the redeemer that would redeem their past and our future.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Carl Gulley continued our series, And He Shall Be Called…, with a message on the significance of the name of God. The name of God not only tells us who He is, but it also reveals His character to us. When we understand who God is, we pray prayers of great faith and are confident in what is to come.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter wrapped up our series, Seeing Jesus, with a message on righteousness. Love paired with the grace of God brings righteousness. Self-righteousness happens when we allow our interests to be our driver. But when we see Jesus rightly and let our love for Him be what propels us, He becomes our righteousness.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Drew Steadman continued our series, Seeing Jesus, by unpacking the question, “How do we find Jesus in the midst of uncertainty?” There are uncertainties all around us, and it seems easier to give into anxiety and fear. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, we get fresh perspective and our uncertainties no longer seem daunting.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Drew Steadman For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Drew Steadman kicked off our new series, Seeing Jesus. Throughout our series, we will be taking a look at John the Baptist, who didn’t fit in with the rest of the world, but saw Jesus from the very beginning. John embraced the period of silence as he awaited Jesus’ arrival. When we embrace the silence and become desperate, we create space to allow to speak.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Drew Steadman For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Carl Gulley wrapped up our series, The Unlikely Ones, with a message on Josiah, an unlikely one who became king at just eight years old and would later call his people back to God. Josiah read the Word of God with sensitivity and attention, and practiced the things he read. As a result, his people turned back to God.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Carl Gulley continued our series, The Unlikely Ones, with a message on the leper in Matthew 8. The leper was labeled as, “unclean,” and therefore distanced from everyone. Jesus reached across and made him clean again. Many times we see ourselves as unclean and defined by our past sin, but Jesus reaches across and shows us grace with no strings attached. When we walk out knowing we are under grace, we go from doing things to get God’s approval to knowing we are loved by God, and doing things to bring Him glory.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Carl Gulley continued our series, The Unlikely Ones, with a message on creating an action plan for whenever we’re tempted. We spent our morning in the book of Proverbs, looking at a young man Solomon warned of temptation. Temptation doesn’t just lead to sin over night. When we are self-aware, we can build a blockade to keep us from giving in and going down the wrong path.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week College Pastor Carl Gulley continued our series, The Unlikely Ones, with a message on Deborah from Judges. Deborah was an unlikely leader who used her influence to speak identity over people, and to ultimately bring people into freedom. Because we are children of God, we have influence and authority. When we use our influence to serve and call people up, we shift things around us and bring God glory.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by College Pastor, Carl Gulley For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy Seibert continued our series, Return to Radical: Being the Church in the 21st Century, with a message on allowing God to define who He is. When we get to know God on His terms and not on our own, we get deeper revelation of who He is. Because God’s character never changes, we always have solid ground to stand on.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastor, Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy continued our Return to Radical series with a message on the importance of prayer. As the Church, we are called to pray and lay a foundation of prayer for a promise to be fulfilled.
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Today Jimmy Seibert continued our series, Return to Radical, by unpacking the question, "Who do you say Jesus is.?" The way we perceive Jesus will determine the course of our lives. When we are confident in who Jesus is, we are set to make it for the long haul. We also took a look at three ways Jesus reveals Himself in Scripture:
- Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords
- Jesus is our Salvation
- Jesus is the closest friend we could ever have
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Today Jimmy kicked off our new series, Return to Radical: Being the Church in the 21st Century. Throughout our series we will take a closer look at how we are called to live as the Church. We are not made for isolation, God set it up so that we could thrive in community. The Church is defined as the people of God. The Church is God’s plan A, and when we come together, we can change the world.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Senior Pastor, Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy continued our series, To The Philippians, with a message on living for heaven and not this world. When we live with a heavenly perspective, we know Jesus more and we are free to love people.
This week Drew Steadman continued our To The Philippians series with a message on living by grace and finding our identity in Jesus.
This week Van Vandegriff continued our To The Philippians series with a message on living for others.
This week Drew Steadman continued our To The Philippians series with a message on lasting transformation. When God works in us and we walk in active relationship with Him, we see lasting transformation. God still works and we have an opportunity to partner with Him each day.
This week we had the opportunity to celebrate our awesome dads on Father's Day! Jimmy shared an encouraging message on prayer that was not only applicable for dads, but for all of us. Four keys to prayer are, praying personally, regularly, always and everywhere and like our life depends on it. We can all thrive in our prayer lives because no one else can control our prayer life, it's between us and God.
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This week Drew Steadman continued our To the Philippians series by taking a look at Philippians 1:12-30. Throughout his message Drew emphasized the importance of keeping God first and allowing everything else to fall into place after. Each week we will post three practical ways you can apply the message to your life and provide a more in-depth study of the Scripture for those of you want dig deeper on our blog, antiochcc.com/blog.
Today we kicked off our summer series, To the Philippians: To Live is Christ. It’s going to be a rich summer as we study the book of Philippians together. Each week we will post three practical ways you can apply the message to your life and provide a more in-depth study of the Scripture for those of you want dig deeper on our blog, antiochcc.com/blog. Happy summer, Antioch family!
This week Jimmy kicked off our new series, Open Handed. Throughout the month, we will be diving into what it looks like to live simply, work diligently and give generously. Today we focused on how we can live simply and trust God for our provision.
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This Sunday was a party as we celebrated with a Baptism Bash and Baby Dedication! During our 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services 116 people publicly declared their decision to follow Jesus, and were baptized. Multiple families also dedicated their babies, and promised to raise their sweet little ones in a God-honoring way. Celebrating the new life we find in Jesus will never get old!
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy shared a message on repentance, the obedience of water baptism and the power of the Holy Spirit. When we repent, we are acknowledging our need for a Savior. After we give our life to Jesus, the next act of obedience is water baptism. Water baptism is a public declaration of our faith and a celebration of the glory of God. When we give our life to Jesus, we also receive the Holy Spirit. When we are daily walking out in the Holy Spirit, we have authority to help the people around us.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This Sunday we celebrated the resurrection of Jesus, and the life we have because of Jesus defeating the grave!
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we took a look at Jesus' triumphal entry, and saw how the presence of Jesus shifted something in each of the people that welcomed Him that day. Still today, when the presence of Jesus is evident we are changed, and our response is worship.Throughout the week leading up to Easter, we are engaging in 7 days of extravagant worship, and we encourage you to jump in with us. For daily worship devotionals, check out our blog.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter wrapped up our Culture of Heaven series with a message on unity. Throughout the Bible we saw Jesus respond to crisis with unity. Each one of us carries the culture of Heaven within us, and we have been sanctified by God to be in the middle of crisis and bring unity.
This week Susan Peters continued our series with a message on honoring the women in our lives. There is value and significance in the roles of both men and women, and we, as the people of God, are called to honor and empower all people.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Susan Peters For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter continued our Culture of Heaven series with a message on engaging and empowering those around us. Many times, it can feel like the issue of racism is so big that we can’t really do anything. As the people of God, we have the opportunity to embrace diversity and engage and empower people, regardless of their race.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we kicked off our new series, The Culture of Heaven: A Biblical Perspective on Diversity. Jimmy Seibert and Vincent Carpenter shared on the beauty of God displayed through diversity. We, as the Church, should be the model for what diversity looks like in our society. When we come together, we see the Kingdom of Heaven come to earth.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert and Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy wrapped up our series, Jesus, Teach Us to Pray with a message on praying confidently and effectively. God is good and always has our best interest at hand. Because we know His character as a good Father, we can pray confidently and expectantly.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Vincent Carpenter continued our series, Jesus, Teach Us to Pray, with a message on deliverance from evil. God equips us with everything we need, and through Him we have authority and power to push back evil. Three key ways we find deliverance is through thankfulness, divine revelation and praying with one another.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Vincent Carpenter For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we continued our series, Jesus, Teach Us to Pray, with a message about persistence in prayer. In Luke 11, Jesus invites us to ask, seek Him and knock. God wants us to ask, so we are invited to freely contend for things with Him.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we continued our Jesus, Teach Us To Pray series. Throughout this series, we want to pause and learn how to pray in the way Jesus did. We went through the second half of the Lord's Prayer this week and talked about how we can intentionally be praying throughout our week.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Jimmy kicked off our new series, “Jesus, teach us to pray.” Throughout this series, we want to go back to the basics and learn how to pray in the way Jesus did. When we pray, we see our world transformed and lives healed. Today we took a look at Matthew 6:9-13, and began to break down the Lord’s Prayer.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we continued our Hope is Coming series by talking about peace. Defined, peace is a tranquil place of rest a part from circumstances. Peace is always available to us because Jesus is always present.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we kicked off our Hope is Coming series. Hope is the confident expectation of good. To have hope we have to know there is somewhere to take our sins, and that is found in Jesus. We're going to need hope when we don't expect it. We store up hope every day when we worship,read the Bible, pray and listen to the voice of God.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Jimmy Seibert For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
Today Van Vandegriff wrapped up our Up – In – Out series with a message on evangelism. The Great Commission tells us to go and reach out to those around us. People are made for relationship with Jesus, and we have the opportunity to extend an invitation and invite them into what He is already doing.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Van Vandegriff For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week we continued our Up – In – Out series on discipleship. As we said last week, discipleship is a small group of people coming together to help one another look more like Jesus. Today we took a closer look at the power of discipleship community. God made us for community because that is where we find intentional accountability and encouragement.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Drew Steadman For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco
This week Drew Steadman kicked off our new series, Up - In - Out. Throughout our three-week series, we will be talking more about what it looks like to be a disciple and how to cultivate healthy discipleship relationships. This week we talked about having a foundation built on Jesus.
This message is from Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas by Pastor Drew Steadman For more information about Antioch Waco, visit antiochcc.com/ Find more sermons by Senior Pastor Jimmy Seibert and others at antiochcc.com/sermons/ Follow Jimmy Seibert on Twitter: twitter.com/Jimmy_Seibert Follow Antioch Waco on Twitter: twitter.com/AntiochWaco or Instagram: instagram.com/antiochwaco