Avon Church Podcast

Pastor Troy talks about Star Wars and the inspiration from the book of Ruth for the saying "the force be with you."

Pastor Troy examines and speculates on what Jesus taught 2 unknown disciples for 3 hours on the road to Emmaus.

Pastor Troy talks about hockey fights, dartboards, Latin and Greek terms to unpack what it means that the risen Christ intercedes for us on our behalf.

Join Pastor Stephen as he unpacks the value of praying scripture daily. 
Why should we regularly use scripture to connect with God? 
Praying scripture connects us and God to our inner selves- our true selves- not our ego selves. 
Praying scripture connects us to God, ourselves and the world because 99% of scripture teaches us about God, about ourselves, and how to live differently because of it. 
Praying scripture grounds our identity in truth, not in the other voices we hear.
Praying scripture gives us a truckload of truth in a very small package.
Praying scripture regularly brings it to mind when we need it most.

Pastor Troy unpacks what Jesus models and teaches about praying publicly and proximal intercessory prayer.

Pastor Troy unpacks the conundrum of petitionary prayer and explores how to pray conspiring prayers with the Spirit, that are in line with Scripture and God's nature of uncontrolling love.

Pastor Troy talks about radio signals, natural resonant frequencies and prayer as attunement with the Spirit of Christ. 

Pastor Troy unpacks the art of conversation called prayer. How to talk to God the way Jesus teaches and models. 

In this season of Lent, join us on a journey of prayer! Why do we pray, how do we pray, what baggage do we need to get rid of, and how can we connect to God in a meaningful way? 
This week, Stephen shares 4 Foundational Truths to carry on the journey. 
1. Prayer is about change.
2. Prayer is about our mindset not our mechanics.
3. Prayer requires vulnerability.
4. We pray through Jesus.

Pastor Troy discusses the struggle to be great and who is greatest in the Kingdom of God.