Avalon Church
Avalon Church is equipping everyday people to create disciple-making movements wherever they are. Led by Pastor K.Paul Maurer, Avalon Church is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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The Great Do Nots
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In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore Jesus’ challenging words: “Judge not.” What does He really mean — and what does He not mean?
This sermon unpacks the difference between discernment and condemnation, truth and hypocrisy, correction and compassion. In a culture that rushes to criticize, cancel, and catalog every failure, Jesus calls His followers to something radically different: gentleness, humility, and mercy.
We are reminded that:
- The measure we use will be measured back to us.
- Hypocrisy undermines authentic faith.
- Restoration must begin with self-examination.
- Forgiven people should be the quickest to forgive.
What if the church became known not for exposing failures — but for healing them?
Listen in and be challenged to remove the log, extend grace, and live the mercy we’ve received.