Welcome to the weekly podcast of Athens Church in Columbus, Indiana! Our messages are designed to help you experience God’s presence, grow in faith, and live with purpose wherever you are on your journey. Whether you missed a Sunday or you’re just exploring, we’re glad you’re here.
What does it mean to live a life of genuine righteousness? In Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus challenges our tendency to settle for the bare minimum, make excuses, and focus on outward appearances while missing what God is doing in our hearts. He reminds us that He came not to abolish the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them. Jesus invites us into something deeper than simply trying harder to be good people. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He makes a transformed life possible. As we r...
19 Oct 2026
An Everlasting Covenant
In this message from our Sermon on the Mount series, Zack Lykkegaard explores Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13–16: “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world.” These aren’t just things we’re called to work toward; they’re declarations of who we are as followers of Jesus. Through the imagery of salt and light, we’re reminded that God invites ordinary people to reflect the goodness of His kingdom right where He has placed them. So what does it look like to be salt and ligh...
12 Oct 2026
Blessed Are Those Who Keep Following
What does it mean to make peace, and what happens when following Jesus comes at a cost? In Matthew 5:9–12, Jesus reminds us that peacemaking takes more than avoiding conflict, and faithfulness doesn’t always lead to approval. We’ll explore what it looks like to pursue peace in our relationships and remain faithful when the road gets difficult. The good news is that Jesus has made peace with us and invites us into his family. Through his death and resurrection, we have a hope that rejection a...
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