The Austin Stone Podcast

Ross Lester discusses Luke 2:22-35, examining the salvation and faith of Simeon upon Jesus’ arrival.

Chaos rips and ravagesthe fearful, anxious heart.A war that wages, endlessand tears the self apart.Friends and family, strangers, neighborspoised at odds opposed.At worst, attempts to reconcileignored. At best, disposed.Greater still, hostilitystands towering betweenthe sin-filled man and Holy God,the traitor and the King.The world awaits with anxious pausefor rest and restoration.Yet perfect peace could not prevailwithout a confrontation.A son was sent through virgin’s wombto pay the ransom’s cost.The Righteous One would buy our peaceby blood of His own cross.Our peace has come to dwell with usHis life and death to bringthe sin-filled back to Holy God,the traitor to the King.Friends and family, strangers, neighborshave peace in which to live.For God Himself has died to proveHis enemies forgiv’n.While chaos rips and ravages,we see His plan unfurled.The Prince of Peace declares, “Take heart,I’ve overcome the world.”

Matt Blackwell explores Luke 1:39–45, examining Elizabeth’s reaction to Jesus’ miraculous conception.

When life is not perfect, in order, or cleanwhat lifts our eyes whenever we fall?There's something more, beyond what is seenfor hope that is seen is not hope at all.What gives us hope amidst life’s despairsand grief that comes with them?None but the one who takes all our caresthe truest, most faithful friend.For we have seen what can’t be seen.This hope, He has a nameJesus Christ the King of Kings.In death, he bore our shame.The God of hope has come to usand as we trust in Him,the Holy Spirit fills us upand brings our hope to brim.The image of the unseen God arrived in flesh to showHe is the brighter day to come. He alone, our hope.

Ross Lester examines Mary’s response to the news of Jesus’ arrival using Luke 1:26-37.

Explore themes of mortality and faith through the exceptional life of Enoch, as discussed in Hebrews 11:5-6. Delve into the notion of walking in unity with God, the challenges of pleasing Him, and the significance of faith for true joy and fulfillment.

Ross Lester walks through Hebrews 11:4, exploring Abel’s radical faith in God.

Halim Suh leads us in our continued exploration of Hebrews; this sermon covers Hebrews 11:1-3.

Ross Lester leads us in our continued exploration of Hebrews; this sermon covers Hebrews 10:26-39.

Ross Lester leads us in our continued exploration of Hebrews; this sermon covers Hebrews 10:19-25.