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What an amazing Vision Sunday!  Thank you for helping make it a special day in the life of our church.  It was exciting to look back at all God has done here at ABC, but also to look forward at the many ways He could shine through this church family for years to come.  IContinue reading “Invite and Invest”

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). One year ago, I stood before you to lead us in our first ever “Vision Sunday.”  We celebrated what God has done through our church family asContinue reading “Let There Be Light”

Psalm 78:4 says, “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.”  Here at ABC, we are committed to communicating the truth of God’s Word with the coming generation.  Jesus tells us that a lamp in a house isContinue reading “Light Up Your Home”

Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”  For the past several weeks, our church family has been laboring to build a home for the Quintana family in Penitas, Texas.  We are partnering with Buckner Missions for our first ever “Project Homebuild” at ABC.  It has beenContinue reading “Dedicate Your Home”

School is officially back in session!  Kids have now found their way back to the classrooms, including right here at ABC with our Little Lights Preschool.  New school years always bring new beginnings, and I’m excited to see how God will begin a fresh new work in our ABC kids this year.  I hope youContinue reading “Church is a People, Not a Product”

This Sunday we’re kicking off a new sermon series titled, “Homebuilders.”  I’m excited to walk us through Ephesians chapters 4 to 6, as we seek God’s instruction on how to build homes that will last.  I believe this series will be challenging and practical for every person in every season of life, regardless of whatContinue reading “Be A Homebuilder”

VBS has come and gone, but we are still celebrating what God did last week! As you have likely heard, we saw 511 children and volunteers join us for an exciting week of Vacation Bible School. But most importantly, we are celebrating the 85 children who came forward during the invitation, and especially the 62Continue reading “Serve One Another Through Love”

VBS is finally here!  We are having an amazing week at Austin Baptist Church, as we have welcomed nearly 500 children and leaders for our annual Vacation Bible School.  I’m so thankful for our church’s steadfast commitment to VBS, because I believe this week has the power to transform a young child’s life, and theContinue reading “The Best Long-Term Investment”