Don’t Hide What God Gave YouWhat happens when fear makes you bury the gifts God gave you? In this episode, we break down Jesus’ Parable of the Talents and why faithfulness—not perfection—is what matters to God.We’re diving into the fourth of Jesus’ five parables about His second coming, and this one hits different. It’s about a master who entrusts his servants with investments before going on a journey. Two servants double what they’re given. One servant? He digs a hole and hides it out of fear.Jesus isn’t calling you to be perfect. He’s calling you to be faithful with what He’s given you—whether that’s hospitality, preaching, serving, or loving the people everyone else ignores. This parable shows us that slothfulness isn’t just laziness—it’s spiritual passivity. It’s wanting God without the work. It’s playing it safe when Christ never called us to be safe.In this episode:* Why faithfulness matters more than the size of your gift* What it means to be a “good and faithful slave”* How fear and passivity can bury your God-given talents* Why Jesus took the place of the “worthless slave” on the cross* How to identify and invest the gifts God has given YOUAfter the Amen Question: What are the talents God has given you that you need to be more responsible with?📍 Visiting Kauai? We’d love to have you at House Church! Text us at (808) 634-5422 for the address.💬 Join the conversation: Follow us on Instagram and join our Amen Broadcast channel for group discussions and updates!💰 Support the podcast: Visit AmenPodcast.com or give via Venmo (@amenpodcast) or Cash App ($amenalex)Connect with us: 🎙 Website: AmenPodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @AmenPodcast ⛪️ House Church meets in our garage in Kauai, Hawaii Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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COVENANT | House Church
1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-2HOUSECHURCHKAUAI.COM Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Are You Ready for Jesus’ Return? | Matthew 25:1-13What if you looked ready for Jesus’ return but weren’t actually prepared? In this powerful third episode of our Parousia Parables series, we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most sobering warnings about His second coming.The parable of the ten virgins isn’t just about waiting—it’s about being ready. Five were wise, five were foolish, and the difference came down to something that couldn’t be borrowed: oil. Join us as we unpack what this oil represents, why some believers won’t be ready when Jesus returns, and most importantly, how YOU can be prepared.In This Episode: ✓ What the oil in the parable really represents ✓ Why looking like a Christian doesn’t make you one ✓ The shocking reality that some things can’t be borrowed ✓ How to truly be ready for Christ’s return ✓ The beautiful power of repentance in the Christian lifeThis isn’t about living in fear—it’s about running into the arms of a Savior who loves you so much He took your place. Don’t miss the party when the Bridegroom comes.AFTER THE AMEN: We end with a powerful question: Are you ready? Plus a discussion on why repentance shouldn’t be a scary word but a beautiful reality in every believer’s life.SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Venmo: @amenpodcast Cash App: $amenalex Website: amenpodcast.comVISIT US: House Church Kauai Website: housechurchkauai.com DM us on Instagram for our contact info!📍 Broadcasting from the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Stewardship
What happens when church leaders abuse their power? More importantly—what does Jesus expect from ALL of us when He returns?In this episode, we break down Matthew 24:45-51, where Jesus gives a serious warning about faithful stewardship. This isn’t just for pastors—it’s for anyone trying to live for Christ in their 20s and figure out what God has entrusted to them.We talk about: ✓ Why bad church leadership hurts so much (and what Jesus says about it) ✓ The real problem with waiting for Jesus to come back ✓ What it means to be a faithful steward of your time, talents, and treasures ✓ How integrity and hard work connect to eternal rewards ✓ Why Jesus took our punishment so we could receive His rewardThe bottom line: Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He’s going to find us either faithfully stewarding what He’s given us—or not. The question is, which one will you be?SUPPORT THE PODCAST: 💰 Donate: amenpodcast.com/donate 💸 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💵 Cash App: $amenalexYour support keeps these episodes ad-free and helps us continue producing content every week!CONNECT WITH US: 🌐 Website: amenpodcast.com 📍 Location: Kauai, Hawaii ⛪ Church: House Church (meets in our garage!) Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Expectancy
Are you truly expecting Jesus to return, or have you gotten too comfortable in this world?In this powerful message, Pastor Alex breaks down Jesus’s parable of the thief from Matthew 24:42-44 - the first of five parables about His second coming. Most Christians today are living like Jesus will never return, but He told us to stay AWAKE and stay ALERT because He’s coming like a thief in the night.In this episode, you’ll discover:* Why Jesus compared His return to a thief (and why that should change everything)* The two ways we can stay ready for His coming* What’s causing Christians to “fall asleep” spiritually* How to live with true expectancy every single dayThis is part 1 of our 5-part series on Jesus’s parables about His second coming. Don’t miss what could be the wake-up call your faith needs.amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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