Psalm 23:4, David shifts from talking *about* God to talking *to* God — and shows us how to walk through the darkest seasons of life without fear. Pastor Alex Wilson teaches that death hit Jesus on the cross so that for the believer, what's left is only a shadow. Whether you're in a season of grief, anxiety, broken relationships, financial stress, or spiritual darkness, this message will remind you that our God is not distant. He is the God of the valley — the One who steps off the mountain and walks with His sheep through every shadow.Topics covered:- Why Christianity is not a prosperity gospel- The omnipresence of God in dark seasons- The meaning of the shepherd's rod and staff- How the cross changes the way God deals with us- Why God *wants* to be with you in the mess—House Church Kauai is a family-integrated church gathering in a garage on Kauai, Hawaii and Pastor by Alex Wilson of AMEN PODCAST. We believe the local church gathers around the Word of God: expository preaching, family worship, and genuine community. LINKS Website: https://housechurchkauai.comPodcast (Spotify):

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In part two of our series through Psalm 23, we slow down on a single line: “He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.” Drawing from Philip Keller’s A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, we look at the four things a sheep needs before it will lie down — food, freedom from foes, freedom from flies, and freedom from fear — and how each one points us straight to Christ.

We’ll talk about why sheep can’t find pasture on their own, why Jesus called Himself “the door of the sheep” in John 10, and what the nose botfly has to do with the anxieties you didn’t ask for and can’t shake. We’ll see how Hebrews 2:14–15 promises freedom from the fear of death, and why rest isn’t something you achieve — it’s somewhere the Shepherd leads you.

On the cross, Jesus entered our unrest so we could enter His rest. If you’re tired, this one’s for you.

Filmed from the garage at House Church Kauai. Part 2 of 6.

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Welcome back to House Church. Today we’re starting a brand new series walking verse-by-verse through Psalm 23, the most well-known passage in all of Scripture. In this opening message, Pastor Alex unpacks Psalm 23:1 and gives you four steps to lacking nothing.

We live in a generation that is constantly scrolling, comparing, and chasing more. But David says something radical: “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” How do we get to a place where we can honestly say we have all that we need?

In this sermon, you’ll learn:

* Realize you are a sheep (Isaiah 53:6)

* Fear the Lord (Psalm 34:9, Proverbs 1:7)

* Deny deficiency (Genesis 48:15-16)

* Rest on Him (Luke 15:5)

You’ll also discover why God, the most powerful being in all creation, refers to Himself as a Shepherd, the lowest job in ancient society. Spoiler: He’s powerful, He’s personal, and He’s present.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re lacking something, that everyone else has what you don’t, or that God has somehow forgotten about you, this message is for you.

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Why Psalm 23 01:07 The trap of always wanting more 02:06 This isn’t Buddhism, it’s Christianity 03:12 Step 1: Realize you are a sheep 04:23 Step 2: Fear the Lord 05:51 He is powerful, personal, and present 09:30 Step 3: Deny deficiency 12:13 Step 4: Rest on Him 14:16 Come Thou Fount 15:28 Closing prayer

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If you’ve ever felt unqualified to disciple someone, this one’s for you.

📖 Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 ⛪️ Location: House Church Kauai (South Shore) 🎙️ Podcast: Amen Podcast — verse-by-verse through Matthew

In this message:

* Why we need to make disciples (the authority of Christ)

* What “go, baptize, teach” actually means for your daily life

* Why baptism has lost its weight in modern Christianity

* The four marks of a true disciple: not pressured, not picky, not a pushover, a prayer warrior

* How Jesus can be on the throne AND with you at the same time

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Joseph of Arimathea didn't know his actions were fulfilling prophecy. He was just being faithful. That's what full devotion to Christ actually looks like. // Matthew 27:57-61

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In Christ, we are no longer separated from God. Now we can live fearlessly.

House Church is a family-integrated church gathering on Kauai, Hawaii. We believe the local church gathers around the Word of God — breaking of bread, expository preaching, family worship, and genuine community.LINKSWebsite: https://housechurchkauai.comPodcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/0RejGA2t3jPTJyUabUBnH8Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/house-church/id1871396334SUPPORT THE MINISTRYIf this message was a blessing, consider supporting House Church:Website: https://housechurchkauai.com

In this sermon from Matthew 27:45, Pastor Alex walks through penal substitutionary atonement, why darkness fell over the land, and what it actually means that Jesus died as you — not just for you.

If you've ever wondered whether God turns away from you when you sin, this message will change the way you see Jesus forever.

📖 Key Texts: Matthew 27:45 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Hebrews 7:25 | 1 John 1:5

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