Metro Christian Church, Honolulu Hawaii
315 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsOfficial Podcast of Metro Christian Church, Pastor Elwin Ahu and Pastor Brandon Ahu. Honolulu, Hawaii. Connecting to God, Connecting to People, Connecting People to God. Weekly sermon messages & Hana Hou Podcast of Faith, Hope, & Jesus!
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Radical Interruption
April 15, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBToday, we are joined by a special guest speaker, Natalie Runion. Natalie Runion is a Pastor and best selling author of "Raised to Stay" and is releasing her newest book "The House that Jesus Built". Natalie comes to us today encouraging us to be the hands and feet that God called us to be, looking outward instead of inward. Support the show
And Then What?
April 08, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBToday, Pastor Elwin teaches us on the disciples after Jesus' resurrection. For us, after the celebration that is Easter what do we do now? Support the show
God is Still Writing My Story
April 01, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBHappy Easter Metro Ohana! Today, we celebrate the risen king and how God is still working in our lives. Pastor Brandon helps us realize God is still working even when we think our stories are done. Support the show
A New Beginning
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBPastor Brandon finishes up our series "The Story of God" looking at the new beginning we have in Christ. Even when we get to the “end” of life in heaven, that’s not the end. Support the show
A New People
March 18, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBPastor Elwin continues our series The Story of God this week as we look at the timeline of God's story post Jesus' ascension. Who are we in God's story and what does that entail. Support the show
Jesus
March 10, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week Pastor Brandon continues our series "The Story of God" as we start the New Testament. We see how Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecies and the culmination of the Old Testament. Support the show
Exile and Return
March 04, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWilly Paul, our NextGen director, will be continuing our series, The Story of God. This week focuses on God's restorative power in the face of Israel's lack of obedience. Support the show
Land and Kingdom
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBPastor Brandon continues our series, The Story of God. This week focuses on the promises of God and how we can step into them or turn away from Him. Support the show
Rescue and Law
February 19, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBToday, Pastor Elwin will be walking us through the third week of The Story of God. This week, focuses on God's redemptive power. Support the show
Promise and a People
February 12, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBPastor Brandon continues our series, Story of God. This week we focus on the story of Abraham's faith in God and what that means for us, God's people. Support the show
Story of God
February 05, 2024 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBAs we kick off our church wide-study, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Elwin focus on our identity and our role in God's story. Support the show
Give God Your FAT
January 29, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBPastor Brandon teaches us how to trust God more. It starts with giving Him the best that we have to offer; our Focus, Attitude, and Thoughts, our FAT. Support the show
Don't be a Zode
January 22, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBPastor Elwin wraps up our mini series by asking us to consider our purpose. To use 2024 to identify and define our "one thing" that God has made for us. Support the show
Keep ASK-ing
January 15, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBPastor Brandon describes the importance of prayer, perseverance, and faith. As we look not to achieve our new years resolutions, but to be changed by Jesus to live like Jesus. Support the show
Beyond Good Intentions: Living for a Greater Purpose
January 08, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBPastor Elwin kicks off a new series "Beyond Good Intentions: Living for a Greater Purpose". Outlining, that to live a life of purpose, requires us to intentionally push things aside that hinder our spiritual growth. Support the show
Celebrating God's Grace
January 01, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBAs we look back at 2023, Pastor Elwin wants us, as a Metro ohana, to celebrate God's grace over our lives and our church. Support the show
From Darkness to Light
December 25, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBMerry Christmas, today Pastor Brandon Ahu will be showing us how Jesus, the Light of the World, can bring us out of darkness and into His light. Support the show
From Chaos to Peace
December 18, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBChristmas is next week, with the chaos that can be a part of the season Pastor Elwin talks about how to find peace during chaotic times. Support the show
From Selfishness to Generosity
December 11, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBAs Christmas nears Pastor Brandon talks about the importance of remembering to keep a spirit of generosity at the forefront. Support the show
The King Has Come
December 04, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBChristmas is fast approaching, Pastor Brandon kicks off our Christmas series taking about how we should move from sorrow to joy now that the King has come. Support the show
(Dys)functional Family
November 27, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBFamilies are the foundation of our lives and sometimes they don't operate the way God intended. Pastor Elwin, teaches us how we can function inside the dysfunction and shine God's light. Support the show
The Power of an Invitation
November 20, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBPastor Brandon finishes up our "Love Your Neighbor" series as he urges us to take the final step. An invitation is a powerful gesture to those who need to experience God. “For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, visit our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com” Support the show
How to "Heaven-ize" the World
November 13, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBKnowing who your neighbors are is only half the battle, once you know them what do you do? Pastor Mark Palompo dives into what God calls his church to do and how we are to "Heaven-ize" the world. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Who is Your Neighbor?
November 06, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJesus taught that loving one's neighbor was of equal importance as loving God, now Pastor Elwin teaches us who our neighbors are. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Love Your Neighbor
October 30, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIn a time when many of us don't even know our neighbor's names, Pastor Brandon teaches us the importance of loving those around us like Jesus. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Choose Life
October 22, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOur guest speaker Pastor Marion Ingegneri will be a guest speaker, teaching us how we can Choose Life to create a legacy of blessing in our lives. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Shepherd or Serpent?
October 15, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWhat are you listening to in your day to day? We live in a culture saturdated with in noise, and as followers of Jesus we need to be able to filter out the noise from the Shepherd's voice. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Grumbling, Gossip, and Gratitude
October 08, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBWe know grumbling is easy - often it's the first thing we do when we wake up. However, if we want to live like Jesus we need to counter our grumbling and gossip with gratitude. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
How's Your Reputation?
October 02, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWe all have reputations, and as Christians we represent Jesus to our families, friends, coworkers, and anyone else we spend time with. Are our lives an accurate reflection of God's Love for His people? Today, Pastor Elwin encourages us to live like Jesus - not just talk the talk! For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
What's In Your Heart?
September 24, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBWhat's in your heart gets revealed through our words - so rather than focusing on what we say, it's important (and effective!) to let the Holy Spirit change our hearts. For mroe info on upcoming events or to find a growth group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
With Great Words Comes Great Responsibility
September 18, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOur NextGen Director Willy Paul (and resident Spidey fan) continues our series on the power of our words - and encourages us to use that power to speak life. For info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Your Words Have Power
September 10, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBTo kick off this new series, Pastor Brandon Ahu reminds us that our words have power - much more power than we may think. And the best way to work on speaking like Jesus? In community. To find more info on upcoming events, find a connect group, or download our Growth Group Guide, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Back to Trusting God
September 03, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBA big way to express our faith in God is through prayer and tithing - something that can often be a sticking point in living like Jesus. Pastor Frieda Takaki, however, is a prayer warrior who is here to build our faith and help us grow in these areas. For mor info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Back To It - Loving Jesus
August 21, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWe all believe in the right things - eating healthy, saving money, doing good - but putting it into action is the hard part. In the same way, we know we should follow Jesus, but can get caught up in what's right in front of us. Pastor Brandon encourages us today to get back to Jesus by doing what Jesus says! For more info on upcoming Metro events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Back To Jesus
August 14, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBDespite the tragedy and grief we're seeing around us, we know that we can always come back to Jesus for peace beyond understanding and the joy of the Lord -- not the joy of circumstances. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
No Grumble, No Stumble, Stay Humble!
August 07, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIt's easy to grumble and complain, but Pastor Brandon Ahu encourages us today to stay humble and live like Jesus. As we finish our series on the book of James today, we encourage you to get plugged in with upcoming events or a Growth Group at our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
In the World, Not Of It
July 31, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBThere are countless cultures we interact with on a day to day basis -- where we live, our workplaces, our families, even our hobbies! However, the culture we identify with and adhere to is the culture of the Kingdom of Heaven. For more info on upcoming Metro events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Wisdom: Making the Right Choices
July 24, 2023 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBEven though we live in the information age, we're often lacking wisdom - or the ability to put what we know into action to make right choices. Pastor Elwin Ahu walks us through James 3 and Proverbs 9 to show us what the bible says about making wise choices. For more info on upcoming events, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Lights, Camera, Faith!
July 17, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBContinuing our series walking through the book of James, Pastor Elwin Ahu walks us through what it means to be doers of the word -- not just hearers. For more info on upcoming events or to find a growth group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
How to Find Joy in Suffering
July 10, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBWe all have trials in life -- volcanic eruptions that turn our lives upside down. However, God can help us to choose joy and deepen our faith and relationship with Him through the midst of pain. For more info on what's coming up at Metro or to find a growth group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Taking a Stand for Jesus
July 03, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBHappy Birthday, America! Today, Pastor Elwin Ahu encourages us to stand strong in our faith in Christ. For more info on upcoming Metro events, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Living in the Family of God
June 26, 2023 17:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBAs we wrap up our Rooted series, Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us what it means to live in the family of God. For more info on what's going on at Metro or find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Sharing Your Story
June 19, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBMany of us feel like we don't have much to offer, but our story is important! By telling others about what God has done in our lives, we can build the faith of other believers as well as give people a glimpse of God's goodness. For more info on what is going on at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Breaking Spiritual Strongholds
June 12, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWe all have hangups and holdouts in our lives -- a past hurt, an unresolved relationship, or unforgiveness we're hanging on to. Today, Pastor Brandon Ahu teaches us how to break through into God's best for us. For more info on what's happening at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Where is God in Suffering?
June 05, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this special Q&A panel, Pastor Elwin and other Metro pastors give practical advice on how to find God even in the midst of suffering. For more info on what's happening at Metro or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
What Does God Say About Money?
May 29, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBIt can be weird when churches talk about money, but to God money isn't actually about money. So what does Jesus mean when He talked about money? Pastor Elwin Ahu uses some of Jesus's parables to fill us in. For more info on what's going on at Metro, or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
A Guide to Living With More Compassion
May 22, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBWe all want to live with more compassion, but it can seem overwhelming at times. The good news is that it's a lot easier than we think. Pastor Brandon Ahu breaks down how to live like Jesus by showing compassion and mercy to those whom Jesus calls our neighbor. For more info on upcoming events or to find a growth group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
How To Make the Most of Your Life
May 15, 2023 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBHappy Mother's Day, Metro! Today, Pastor Elwin Ahu teaches us how to carpe our diems and make the most of our lives. For more info on upcoming events, or to find a growth group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
You CAN Hear From God!
May 07, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMany of us think that God speaks to the elite few, but that couldn't be further from the truth. If we learn how to train our ear to the still, small voice of God, we can hear His voice in our everyday lives. For more info on upcoming events or find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show
Who is God?
May 01, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBMany of us come to God with preconcieved notions of who He is, which impacts how we approach Him. But if we can turn to the God of the bible, we can experience Jesus the way He reveals Himself. For more info on what's going on at Metro, or find a connect group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the show