THE GROW BLOG

Is Growth Really Possible for Me?

In Antioch Austin’s blog, you’ll find resources to help you navigate this life and grow closer to Jesus—
or maybe even encounter Him for the first time.

Hosting His Presence: Daily Baptism of the Holy Spirit
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Hosting His Presence: Daily Baptism of the Holy Spirit

Discover what it means to live a Spirit-filled life in our Hosting His Presence series. This message on the daily baptism of the Holy Spirit explores how God’s presence empowers you with strength, peace, and purpose every day. Learn the biblical role of the Holy Spirit, how to be continually filled, and how to walk in spiritual gifts, boldness, and truth. If you’re seeking a deeper relationship with God and a more powerful, consistent faith, this is for you.

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Hosting His Presence: Beholding
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Hosting His Presence: Beholding

In this message, we explore how fixing our focus on Him shapes our direction, strengthens us in chaos, and helps us experience His presence in everyday life. Learn practical rhythms like worship, prayer, and Scripture that will help you grow spiritually, overcome distractions, and walk closely with God each day.

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Can You Believe We Get to Do This? TRANSFORMATION IS OUR BYPRODUCT
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Can You Believe We Get to Do This? TRANSFORMATION IS OUR BYPRODUCT

Psalm 100 calls us to “shout for joy,” to “come before Him with joyful songs,” and to “enter His courts with praise.” There is a sound that rises from the people of God—a sound of celebration, gratitude, expectation, and adoration. It’s the sound of worship.

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Can You Believe We Get to Do This? CELEBRATION IS OUR SOUNDTRACK
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Can You Believe We Get to Do This? CELEBRATION IS OUR SOUNDTRACK

Psalm 100 calls us to “shout for joy,” to “come before Him with joyful songs,” and to “enter His courts with praise.” There is a sound that rises from the people of God—a sound of celebration, gratitude, expectation, and adoration. It’s the sound of worship.

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Can You Believe We Get to Do This? HOPE IS OUR BELIEF
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Can You Believe We Get to Do This? HOPE IS OUR BELIEF

Hope is not just a feeling—it’s a posture we choose. As a church family, we don’t simply jump in and adopt cultural trends or try to mimic other communities. We plant, we nurture, and we carry a shared identity rooted in Jesus.

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Can You Believe We Get to Do This? HONOR IS OUR LANGUAGE
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Can You Believe We Get to Do This? HONOR IS OUR LANGUAGE

We recently launched the series Can You Believe We Get to Do This?, highlighting the culture we are creating—a way of life centered on Jesus that shapes how we love, serve, and engage with the world. One of the core values explored in this series is honor.

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Can You Believe We Get to Do This? JESUS IS OUR MESSAGE
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Can You Believe We Get to Do This? JESUS IS OUR MESSAGE

This series paints a picture of the culture Antioch Austin is creating—a way of life centered on Jesus that shapes how we love, serve, and engage with the world. Each message highlights a different element of the manifesto, showing how these principles come alive in everyday life.

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Imprint: Love Where You Live
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Imprint: Love Where You Live

This is our moment to say, “As for me and this neighborhood, we will serve the Lord.” God’s placed us here not just to exist, but to leave a heavenly imprint — one that lasts for generations.

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Imprint: Self Protection Won’t Protect You
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Imprint: Self Protection Won’t Protect You

Jesus invites us to let go of self-protection and live openhanded. Discover how generosity, surrender, and trust lead to true freedom—and how you can be part of building what God is doing at Antioch Austin.

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The House We Are Building | The Bedroom
Emily Wible Emily Wible

The House We Are Building | The Bedroom

Some of you are carrying grave clothes — shame, fear, hidden addictions. Jesus is saying what He said to Lazarus: Come out. Leave those grave clothes behind. You don’t have to stay in death when life is available.

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The House We Are Building | The Living Room
Emily Wible Emily Wible

The House We Are Building | The Living Room

We believe God is building something far greater than what our eyes can see. In this series, Build the House, we’re stepping into His vision of a people who worship, encourage one another, and carry His presence into the world.

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Hearing From God | Week 1
Emily Wible Emily Wible

Hearing From God | Week 1

What if hearing from God wasn’t reserved for the spiritually elite—but something we’re all created to do?

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