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Mid Tree Church

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The sermon audio of Mid Tree Church in Harris County, Ga. BEHOLD // BELIEVE // BECOME

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Grace in the Shadows of Doubt | Pastor Will Hawk | April 14th, 2024

April 14, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB

Have you ever felt a tug-of-war between the certainty of faith and the whispers of doubt? Our journey through the Christian experience isn't exempt from such struggles, as illustrated poignantly in this latest episode. We navigate the story of John the Baptist, enveloped by doubt even amidst Jesus's miracles, and grasp at the reassurance Jesus offers. Reflecting on John's uncertainty, we uncover the comforting truth that questioning is a facet of a dynamic faith, not its absence. This episod...

Reflections on Divine Compassion and Human Faith | Pastor Will Hawk | April 7, 2024

April 07, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Discover the unexpected places where faith can flourish and how humility serves as a cornerstone to a meaningful spiritual journey. We unpack the riveting tales from Luke chapter 7, where a Roman centurion's astounding faith and a widow's profound grief bring to light the compassionate might of Jesus Christ. We delve into the paradox of spiritual advantage versus genuine faith, challenging both skeptics and believers to evaluate the nature of their own beliefs and the essence of true humilit...

The Empty Tomb: What It Means, and Why It Matters | Pastor Will Hawk | March 31, 2024

March 31, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

As we approach the dawn of Easter Sunday, it's time for a heartfelt exploration of what this day truly means for our faith and spiritual journey. Remember the last time you tried to capture the majesty of a sunrise, only to find the image paled in comparison to the real spectacle? That's a bit like our annual celebration of the resurrection—so often we miss the full depth of this miraculous event. In today's episode, we peel back the layers of tradition and chocolate bunnies to rediscover th...

Transcending Worldly Desires for Heavenly Riches | Will Hawk | March 24, 2024

March 24, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

As we reflect on our spiritual journeys, let us be struck by the revolutionary teachings of Jesus about the blessedness of the poor and the woes that can entangle the rich. Through a deep exploration of Luke 6:20-30, this episode invites you on an introspective voyage to understand how material wealth can sometimes cloud our perception of true need and spiritual wealth. The contrast draws a compelling picture of a future built not on earthly riches, but on the riches of the kingdom of God. W...

From Legalism to Liberation: Understanding Jesus's Sabbath Message | Will Hawk | March 17, 2024

March 17, 2024 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

Have you ever wondered how the teachings of Jesus on the Sabbath can inform our modern lives, especially when facing scrutiny and judgment? This episode peels back the layers of Luke 6, where Jesus addresses the Pharisees' criticisms with profound insights that still resonate today. We share how the Lordship of Jesus over the Sabbath extends to a broader call for mercy and kindness, one that transcends the confines of legalism. Join us as we delve into the tension between divine vastness and...

Pastoral Discussion on Luke 6-8 | March 10th, 2024

March 10, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

Embrace the radical teachings of Jesus on love and forgiveness with our Sunday read-through tradition, this week featuring Luke chapters 6-8. As we journey alongside our wise elders, Will, Trent and Larry, they impart their rich insights and personal experiences, bringing ancient practices into our contemporary worship. Their tales, tethered to the holy text, illustrate the challenges and beauty of Christian love, urging us to extend grace even to those who stand against us. This episode pro...

Threads of Reverence and Revelry in Personal Faith | Pastor Will Hawk | Luke 5:33-39

March 03, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Join us as we unpack a poignant passage from Luke 5, where Jesus' wisdom comes to life, revealing the delicate balance between times of solemnity and moments of joy. Taking cues from the parables of new garments and wineskins, we discuss how these teachings resonate in our personal spiritual journeys, inviting us to consider when to hold fast to the old and when to embrace the new. The discussion then shifts towards a harmonious life of both revelry and reverence, where confidence and freed...

The Tapestry of Faithful Friends and Healing in Jesus' Ministry | Pastor Will Hawk | Luke 5:17-32

February 25, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Have you ever witnessed a moment so profound it shifted the very foundations of your faith? Our latest episode is steeped in the transformative stories from Jesus' teaching and healing ministry, starting with the awe-inspiring narrative of Jesus healing a paralyzed man, a tale that resonates with the power of conviction and community. Through this scriptural journey, we unpack the implications of spiritual teaching on our lives, and remind ourselves of the importance of personal devotion ami...

The Inconvenient Discipleship of Jesus | Thomas Grocki | Luke 5:1-16

February 18, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Have you ever been caught off guard by life's unexpected turns, or found yourself questioning the greater purpose behind challenging commands? Thomas Grocki shares an exploration of biblical narratives that unearth the counterintuitive and often inconvenient ways God works in our lives, paralleling stories like Jesus teaching by the Sea of Galilee and His encounters with both a leper and the fisherman, with our own moments of unforeseen breakthroughs. Together, we traverse the line between f...

The Inconvenient Discipleship of Jesus | Thomas Grocki

February 18, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Have you ever been caught off guard by life's unexpected turns, or found yourself questioning the greater purpose behind challenging commands? Thomas Grocki shares an exploration of biblical narratives that unearth the counterintuitive and often inconvenient ways God works in our lives, paralleling stories like Jesus teaching by the Sea of Galilee and His encounters with both a leper and the fisherman, with our own moments of unforeseen breakthroughs. Together, we traverse the line between f...

Does Your Life Display Jesus As Your King? | Pastor Will Hawk | February 11, 2024

February 11, 2024 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE

Does Your Life Display Jesus As Your Prophet? | Pastor Will Hawk | February 04, 2024

February 04, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE

Fighting Temptation and Winning, as Jesus Did | Pastor Will Hawk | January 28, 2024

January 28, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE

Luke: Hope in a Family of Failure | Pastor Will Hawk | January 21, 2024

January 21, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE

Luke: The Good News | Pastor Will Hawk | January 14, 2024

January 15, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Pastoral Discussion on Luke 3-5 | January 7th, 2024

January 08, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Jesus: Where Grace and Truth Collide | Pastor Will Hawk December 31, 2023

January 01, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Finding Wonder in the Waiting | Pastor Will Hawk December 17, 2023

December 18, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Finding Wonder in the Waiting | Pastor Will Hawk December 10, 2023

December 10, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Minor Prophets | Micah | Thomas Grocki | October 22, 2023.

October 27, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Youth Pastor Thomas Grocki continues our series in the Minor Prophets unpacking Micah. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Minor Prophets | Song of Songs | Jeff Medders | October 15, 2023.

October 17, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Guest teacher Jeff Medders continues our series in the Minor Prophets unpacking Song of Songs. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

The Minor Prophets | Amos | Pastor Will Hawk | October 8, 2023.

October 08, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

God is a person to know; not an equation to be solved. This sermon was recorded on October 8, 2023. The sermon begins at 4:30. Before that, learn about 127, the foster and adoption ministry of Mid Tree Church from Ashley Johnston.  If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

The Minor Prophets | Joel | Pastor Will Hawk | October 1, 2023.

October 02, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

The raging flood of God’s wrath is, at the cross, turned into a stream of life and grace. This sermon was recorded on October 1, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

The Minor Prophets | Jonah | Pastor Will Hawk | September 24, 2023.

September 29, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

In all our grumblings and arguments, God always gets the final word. Fortunately, his final word is one of grace. This sermon was recorded on September 24, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Hebrews 10:19-25 | Pastor Will Hawk | September 3, 2023.

September 06, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

This sermon was recorded on September 3, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 5:22-6:9 | Pastor Will Hawk | August 13, 2023.

August 18, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

This sermon was recorded on August 13, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 3:14-21 | Pastor Will Hawk | July 9, 2023.

July 10, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

This sermon was recorded on July 9, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 3:1-13 | Pastor Will Hawk | July 2, 2023.

July 07, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Your glory...knowing that you can lose everything BUT JESUS and not lose anything. This sermon was recorded on July 2, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 2:11-22 | Pastor Will Hawk | June 25, 2023.

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Salvation is more relationship than transaction. How do you view it? This sermon was recorded on June 25, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 2:1-10 | Pastor Will Hawk | June 18, 2023.

June 26, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

We are saved by faith (belief) alone, but a faith that saves is never alone.  This sermon was recorded on June 18, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 1:15-23 | Thomas Grocki | June 11, 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Finish the line: "I do not cease to give thanks for y'all asking that God would increase your ________________". This sermon was recorded on June 11, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | Ephesians 1:3-14 | Pastor Will Hawk | June 4, 2023.

June 05, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Encountering mystery should be a cue to start worshipping | Tony Merida. This is the first sermon from Pastor Will Hawk in our series in Ephesians,  recorded on june 4, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ephesians: Beholding God, Becoming His | May 28, 2023.

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

This is the first part in our series in Ephesians, recorded on May 28, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ruth | Chapter 4 | Pastor Will Hawk | May 21, 2023.

May 22, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Good news and answered prayers necessitate worship and blessing.  This sermon, which concludes our series in the book of Ruth,  was recorded on May 21, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ruth | Chapter 3 | Pastor Will Hawk | May 14, 2023

May 15, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Is there even one place in your life that you are tempted to believe that God’s love for you has ceased or ended? This sermon was recorded on May 14, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ruth | Chapter 2 | Pastor Will Hawk | May 7, 2023.

May 08, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

In Ruth chapter one, we learned that the Love of God enters our poverty. In Ruth chapter two, we learn that He Oversees our future. This is the 2nd week in our series in the book of Ruth. This sermon was recorded on May 7, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Ruth | Ruth 1:1-22 | Pastor Will Hawk | April 30, 2023.

May 01, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

For those trusting in God poverty is real and temporary. For those trusting in "self" poverty is real and eternal. This is the first in our new series on the book of Ruth. This sermon was recorded on April 30, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

The Forever Servant: How Christ Empowers Us To Serve Others | Pastor Will Hawk | April 16, 2023.

April 26, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Abiding is not the goal in itself. Closeness with Jesus naturally produces something. This sermon was recorded on April 16, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

Easter Message: The Pressure That Precedes Peace | Luke 24 | Pastor Will Hawk | April 2, 2023.

April 25, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

To the people who knew and loved Jesus most the concept of the resurrection was: 1. Confusing, 2. Unbelievable and 3. Not quite enough. This sermon was recorded on April 2, 2023, the first Easter in our new building in Cataula, Ga. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 14:1-28 | Pastor Will Hawk | April 2, 2023.

April 06, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

Perseverance is as much about a lack of good things as it is about an abundance of good things. This sermon was recorded on April 2, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE. 

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts Chapter 13 | Pastor Will Hawk | March 26, 2023.

April 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

This sermon was recorded on March 26, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 12:1-24 | Pastor Will Hawk | March 19, 2023

March 20, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Christians dying wrongly is not as big of a deal as God being belittled. This sermon was recorded on March 19, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 11:19-30 | Thomas Grocki | March 10, 2023

March 20, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Our youth pastor, Thomas Grocki, walks us through Acts 11. This sermon was recorded on March 10, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 10:9-33 | Pastor Will Hawk | March 5, 2023.

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

Each of us are far too low to be worshipped; but far too high to be insignificant. This sermon was recorded on March 5, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 9:32-10:8 | Pastor Will Hawk | February 26, 2023.

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Would it have been better for Tabitha to have remained dead to this world and alive to Christ? This sermon was recorded on February 26, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 9:1-31 | Pastor Will Hawk | February 19, 2023.

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

When we walk into storms of suffering: God establishes a family, we credibly display God's power, and God strengthens us for service.  This sermon was recorded on February 19, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 8:26-40 | Pastor Will Hawk | February 5, 2023.

February 17, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

God's plan is perfect and precise but rarely presented beforehand. This sermon was recorded on February 5, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

God's Word to Couples and Singles Today | Pastor Will Hawk | February 12, 2023.

February 17, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Why is singleness declared not good in the garden but better than in the New Testament? This sermon was recorded on February 12, 2023. Before the sermon, listen to Zach Howard who gave his testimony. Sermon begins at 7:12. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 8:14-25 | Pastor Will Hawk | January 29, 2023.

February 01, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Can you truly be a believer and the Holy Spirit not be in your life? This sermon was recorded on January 29, 2023. If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

ACTS: Ordinary People, Uncontainable Spirit | Acts 8:4-13 | Pastor Will Hawk | January 22, 2023.

January 24, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB

Whatever holds your attention holds you. This sermon was recorded on January 22, 2023.  If you want to learn more about the Mid Tree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.