http://www.austinjourney.com These are the Sunday messages of Austin Journey Church in Cedar Park, TX. en These are the Sunday messages of Austin Journey Church in Cedar Park, TX. Austin Journey no Journey Notes blord@austinjourney.com ℗ & © 2008 Austin Journey 720 Jesus encounters a man of high position, but who was desperate with a dying daughter and a desperate woman with a long-term medical problem. Jesus heals the woman, and raises the child from death. In these incidents, we learn about faith and fear in dealing with life's trials. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/faith-and-healings http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/faith-and-healings-audio.mp3 Sun, 25 May 2008 11:46:09 CDT Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) jairus,daughter,raised_from_the_dead,faith,jesus,miracle,miracles,healing,touch 42:57 http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/a-battle-of-two-kingdoms http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/a-battle-of-two-kingdoms-audio.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 11:40:01 CDT Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) 57:38 (coming soon) http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/april-27-2008 http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080427.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:43:24 CDT Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) 54:29 In a break from his current series from the gospel of Mark, pastor Brian Lord addresses the question of the purpose of our lives. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/clarity-and-purpose-in-life http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080309.mp3 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:43:56 CDT Brian Lord Clarity and Purpose in Life purpose,mission,vision,plan,priorities,values,general,specific,discipleship 49:02 Jesus was not hesitant mingle with the "notorious sinners" of the day -- much to the discomfort of the "religious right" of the day... What does that imply for us today? http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/man-on-a-mission-to-the-notorious http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080302.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:29:37 CST Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) tax_collectors,sinners,matthew,jesus,scribes,pharisees,religious_right 39:41 Jesus' mission brought comfort to the disturbed and afflicted -- but brought disturbance to the religiously comfortable. It does the same today. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/man-on-a-mission-to-comfort-and-to-disturb http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080224.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 22:42:58 CST Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) jesus,mission,comfort,physician,friends 40:03 Jesus was a Man on a Mission -- to bring the Kingdom of God to us. But that forces a choice upon us -- to accept citizenship in HIS kingdom or continue to defend our own. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/man-on-a-mission-080224 http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080217.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:19:03 CST Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) tx,austin,austin_journey,brian_lord,authority,disciple,discipleship,jesus,mission,kingdom 49:03 http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/a-testimony-matt-beims http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080210.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:36:18 CST Matt Beims 39:17 In John the Baptist's introduction of Jesus, Jesus was announced at the Messiah and was wearing a title of divinity ("Son of God"). But before the God News started to go out widely, people were first called to repentance. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/man-on-a-mission-2-the-gospel-of-mark http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080127.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:27:28 CST Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) jesus,son_of_god,repentance,good_news,evangelism,mark,gospel,brian_lord,austin_journey_church 44:16 Jesus came as the fulfillment of an eternal plan for our redemption and new life. He brought Hope, Life, and Salvation. This is the essence of the "Good News" and the central truth of our evangelism. We are called to an appropriate response and to a role within that same plan. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/man-on-a-mission-1-the-gospel-of-mark http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/ajc080120.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:17:51 CST Brian Lord Man on a Mission (The Gospel of Mark) jesus,fulness_of_time,kingdom_of_god,repentance,good_news,evangelism,mark,gospel,brian_lord,austin_journey_church 62:25 A look at the Mission and Vision of Austin Journey Church, with insights from the approach of the apostle Paul in the Areopagus in Athens. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/setting-a-course-the-mission-and-vision-of-austin-journey-church http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/setting-a-course-the-mission-and-vision-of-austin-journey-church.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:44:17 CST Brian Lord A look at the Mission and Vision of Austin Journey Church, with insights from the approach of the apostle Paul in the Areopagus in Athens. vision,mission,austin,journey,church,disciple,believer,potential,culture,mars_hill,athens,church_planting 45:51 Being a Disciple is more about what type of person we are coming to BE than about what we are DOING. In this message we look at key characteristics of a Disciple -- a Christ-dependent, Self-initiating, Reproducing, Faithful follower of Jesus. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/who-does-jesus-want-me-to-become http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/who-does-jesus-want-me-to-be.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:37:05 CST Brian Lord Being a Disciple is more about what type of person we are coming to BE than about what we are DOING. In this message we look at key characteristics of a Disciple -- a Christ-dependent, Self-initiating, Reproducing, Faithful follower of Jesus. disciple,discipleship,fruitful,vine,branches,faith,faithfulness 42:39 When Jesus was criticized for spending time with "unsavory characters" He responded with three parables -- demonstrating that God seeks out the lost, the lost are highly valued by Him, and that their return brings celebration. This has crucial implications for both those who are far from God and those who are comfortably within his family. . . http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/big-brother-in-the-family-business http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/big-brother-in-the-family-business-luke-15.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:10:47 CST When Jesus was criticized for spending time with "unsavory characters" He responded with three parables -- demonstrating that God seeks out the lost, the lost are highly valued by Him, and that their return brings celebration. This has ... jesus,parable,lost_coin,lost_sheep,lost_son,elder_son,lost,evangelism,austin_journey_church,robert_tippett,austin_journey,cedar_park,texas,seeking,value,celebration,rejoicing,father,son,inheritance,repent,repentance,forgiveness,... 37:10 Christmas is not just about Jesus' birth as "Immanuel", but about what He accomplished as Immanuel. Because He was God with Us, Jesus was able to identify with us, save us, mediate for us, and give new meaning to our lives. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-savior-immanuel http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-savior-immanuel.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:53:19 CST Brian Lord The Savior has Come tx,texas,cedar_park,austin,sermon,podcast,austin_journey,brian_lord,discipleship,jesus,christmas,mary,joseph,immanuel,emmanuel,word,flesh,mediator,mediation,meaning,god_with_us 27:08 The Magi knew that a new King had come. It changed their lives as they sought to give him their worship and allegiance. It changed the life of King Herod as he sought to destroy Jesus as a threat to his own reign. But did you realize you have a "kingdom" too? And Jesus' coming has implications for your reign as well. How will you respond? http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-savior-king http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-savior-king.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:39:24 CST Brian Lord The Savior has Come tx,texas,cedar_park,austin,sermon,podcast,austin_journey,brian_lord,herod,wise_men,discipleship,kingdom,king,magi,jesus,christmas 37:15 In God's repetition, clarification, and expansion of His promises to Abraham we learn that He gives promises so that we can live lives of Faith -- trusting His promises. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith----the-covenant-pt-4----gods-promises http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/becoming-people-of-faith----the-covenant-pt-4----gods-promises.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:33:06 CST Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham trust,god,promise,faith,abraham,covenant,mp3,podcast,sermon,brian_lord,austin_journey_church,ajc,austin,texas 52:07 In ancient covenant-making the two parties exchanged belts -- symbolizing a sharing of enemies and weapons. We explore the significance of this symbolism to our new covenant relationship with Christ. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith----the-covenant-pt-3----the-exchange-of-belts http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/becoming-people-of-faith----the-covenant-pt-3----the-exchange-of-belts.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:26:03 CST Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham mp3,sermon,podcast,brian_lord,faith,abraham,covenant 59:23 Abraham believed the big promise of a Big God — and God changed him because of that faith. We too are fundamentally changed when we trust God. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/people-of-faith-saved-by-faith http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/20071117peopleoffaithsavedbyfaith.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:08:39 CST Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham faith,salvation,abraham,identity,righteous,righteousness,belief,hope,covenant,brian_lord,austin_journey_church,podcast,mp3,sermon 41:40 An overview of ancient traditions of covenant making, how they can be seen in the description of God's covenant with Abraham, and how it relates to our relationship with God today. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/people-of-faith-the-covenant-pt-1 http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/people-of-faith-6-the-covenant-part-1.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:42:26 CST Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham new_covenant,jesus_christ,message,relationship,covenant,faith,abraham 47:48 Abraham's encounter with Melchizedek provides insight into later scriptures about Jesus' role as our high priest and about what it means for US to live as members of a "royal priesthood". http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith-royal-priesthood http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/people-of-faith-5-royal-priesthood.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:19:48 CST Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham abraham,melchizedek,jesus,king,priest,tithe,royal_priesthood,faith,sacrifice 42:04 When Lot's family was taken by an enemy Army, Abraham went to war to rescue him and others. What does that imply for the way we live our lives? http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith-the-war http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/people-of-faith-4-the-war.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 00:27:34 CDT Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham faith,war,abraham,battle,spiritual,lot 45:10 Abraham gave Lot the choice of where to live in all the land that was available to them. Lot's choice impacted his life... and not for the better. How are our lives affected by what we surround ourselves with? http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith-where-to-live http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/people-of-faith-3-where-to-live.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:23:04 CDT Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham faith,abraham,lot,sodom 42:24 Understanding the Hebrews 11:1 definition of faith. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/hebrews-111-faith http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/hebrews-111-faith.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:31:20 CDT Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham faith,abraham,hebrews,bob_hartline 58:36 What happens when we are trusting our own wisdom and abilities instead of trusting God http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith-when-we-trust-ourselves-instead http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/people-of-faith-2-when-we-trust-ourselves.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:24:06 CDT Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham faith,abraham 39:12 Abram’s life before the call reveals that no one needs to be a spiritual giant to become a follower of God. All you have to do is begin to follow. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/becoming-people-of-faith-starting-to-follow http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/becoming-people-of-faith-1-beginning-to-follow.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:45:08 CDT Brian Lord Becoming People of Faith: Looking at the Life of Abraham abraham,faith,follow,sermon 39:00 This series of messages explores the question: "What is the Church?" This message looks at the third of three Biblical images of the church -- the church as a family believers, the children of God. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-church-as-family http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-church-as-family.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:21:00 CDT Brian Lord Images of the Church church,christ,family,adopted,heirs,one-another 41:07 This series of messages explores the question: "What is the Church?" This message looks at the second of three Biblical images of the church -- the church as the body of Christ. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-church-as-the-body-of-christ http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-church-as-the-body.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:56:21 CDT Brian Lord Images of the Church church,christ,body,members,gifts,spiritual_gifts 43:22 This series of messages explores the question: "What is the Church?" This message looks at the first of three Biblical images of the church -- the church as the bride of Christ. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-church-as-the-bride http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-church-as-the-bride.mp3 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 23:10:22 CDT Brian Lord Images of the Church church,bride,marriage,husband,wife,submission,love,christ 38:12 A message laying out the AJC vision for discipleship. http://www.austinjourney.com/sermon/the-path-of-discipleship http://www.austinjourney.com/mediafiles/the-path-of-discipleship.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:03:03 CDT Brian Lord A message laying out the AJC vision for discipleship. apprentice,seeker,mission,discipleship 29:53