Metro Christian Church, Honolulu Hawaii
327 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 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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Episodes
Worship - We are all Worshippers
July 08, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBPastor Brandon kicks off our newest series "Worship - More than the Music", where we'll deep dive what worship is and what it means for us to worship. Today, Pastor Brandon asks us to think about what it is we worship in our lives. Support the Show.
Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
July 01, 2024 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBThis week, Pastor Brandon wraps up our series "The Parables of Jesus", as he talks about the "Unmerciful Servant". Pastor Brandon asks us to look at what it means to forgive and to be forgiven. Support the Show.
Parable of the Four Soils
June 24, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis week, Pastor Brandon continues our series, "The Parables of Jesus" as he talks about the parable of the four soils. Each of the soils represents a person's heart and our receptiveness to God; so how is your soil? Support the Show.
The Prodigal Son
June 17, 2024 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week we continues our series, "The Parables of Jesus". As we celebrate father's day, Pastor Elwin has us take a look at the prodigal son and his own father. Support the Show.
The Good Samaritan - When Problems Become Opportunities
June 10, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, Pastor Elwin continues our series, "The Parables of Jesus". Pastor Elwin looks at the good samaritan story and asks us what does it mean to be a neighbor. Support the Show.
The Parable of the Bags of Gold
June 03, 2024 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBToday, Pastor Brandon kicks off our new series, "The Parables of Jesus". This week, Brandon asks us to consider what "Bags" God has given us and how we can best steward His gifts. Support the Show.
How to Find Your Purpose
May 28, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBToday, we have a guest speaker, Pastor TJ Gorum. Often times we struggle in figuring out our purpose, TJ encourages us to look where God has put us and do what's in front of us. Support the Show.
Let Faith Rise: In Resiliance
May 20, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBLife isn't always great - but our faith can still be strong. Today, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Frieda end our "Let Faith Rise" series by teaching us how to have resiliant faith. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Let Faith Rise: In Our Homes
May 13, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBHappy Mother's Day! Pastor Brandon sits with a panel of moms to teach us about how our lives can be a testimony to our families, and how to build an "even though" kind of faith. For more info on upcoming events or to find a Growth Group, head over to our website: www.metrochristianchurch.com Support the Show.
Let Faith Rise: In Our Doubts
May 06, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBToday, Pastor Brandon continues our series "Let Faith Rise". In order for us to grow we must increase our faith in the midst of our doubts. Support the Show.
Risk Takers
April 29, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, Pastor Elwin continues our series, "Let Faith Rise". Are we willing to be risk takers and take that step of faith to trust God? Support the Show.
Let Faith Rise
April 22, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBPastor Brandon kicks off a brand new series, "Let Faith Rise". This week, Brandon lays the groundwork for why we as a church must increase our faith. Support the Show.
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.