Antioch Galveston

Speaker: Robert Lee

Beloved: BlessedIn this message, we rediscover the power and depth of the Priestly Blessing in Numbers 6:22–27. “Yeshua” means YHWH saves, and to pray in His “name” is not a formula—it’s an expression of trust in His character. Faith in prayer is not faith in outcomes, but faith in the Person who hears us. And knowing Him changes everything.We explore the Hebrew richness behind “The Lord bless you and keep you.” Barakh reveals a God who “kneels down” to make Himself available to His children. Shamar shows a Father who guards and embraces us. His face (panim) shining upon us brings light that drives out chaos, and His grace (chanan) reveals His deep longing and compassion toward us.This blessing is more than words—it is God placing His Name upon His people. As we receive His divine embrace and behold His shining face, we are invited to respond: to live near Him, to prioritize His presence over His provision, and to speak His blessing over others.Receive it. Believe it. Become it.

Speaker: Robert LeeIn this powerful episode, we explore what it truly means to surrender—not to obligation, fear, or religious duty—but to Love Himself.Beginning with the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning “Yahweh saves,” we uncover the heart of a God who reveals His character through His Name. In Numbers 6:22–27, God instructs Aaron to place His Name upon His people through blessing—revealing that His nature is to keep, shine upon, be gracious, and give peace. His Name is not just a title; it is His character manifested.We dive into the Hebrew understanding of shem (name) and neshama (breath)—that our breath reflects our character and identity. In Exodus 3:13–14, when God declares, “I AM WHO I AM,” He reveals Himself as the self-existent One—the source from whom all life flows. Every other being derives existence from Him.What if everything in our lives is God’s attempt to express and deposit His love into our hearts?Through James 5:14–15, we learn that the “prayer of faith” is not faith in an outcome, but faith in a Person. When we pray from revelation of who He is, He authors true faith in us. And in 1 John 4:7–9, we’re reminded that God doesn’t merely act in love—He is love.True surrender can only be unto love. Otherwise, obedience becomes obligation.In John 14:15, Jesus teaches that obedience flows from love: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” Surrender begins with receiving love. Obedience is simply love’s response.Finally, in Matthew 11:28–30 and 16:24–25, we see the invitation of Jesus—to lose our lives in order to find them, to take His yoke and discover that it is easy and light. We are invited to be yoked to the God-Man who is gentle, lowly in heart, and wildly enthusiastic about us

Speaker: Robert Lee

Speaker: Robert LeeWhat does it mean to live a life that continually receives from God and is continually sent by Him? In this episode, we explore the biblical rhythm of coming in and going out—a posture of humility, dependence, and movement toward God that marks leaders from Moses to Joshua to Solomon.We look at how God meets us when we intentionally draw near, and how practices like fasting position our hearts to hear Him, be transformed, and be entrusted with His purposes. Fasting isn’t about striving—it’s about admitting our need, embracing weakness as strength, and declaring that we need God more than anything else.As we minister to the Lord, He forms us—and then sends us. This episode invites you into a lifestyle, not just a moment: a weekly rhythm of coming in to receive from God, and going out empowered by Him.Will you fast Monday through Wednesday this week?Will you commit to a rhythm of coming in and going out?

Speaker: Robert LeeIncline Your Ear invites us to examine where our attention truly rests and how our “secret life” with Jesus shapes everything else. Drawing from Isaiah 55, this episode explores God’s repeated invitation to come—to drink, eat, and delight freely in what only He can give, without money and without price. We reflect on Jesus’ hidden years of obedience, the connection between hearing and obeying, and how Scripture reveals that spiritual nourishment is purchased not with effort, but with attention. Through stories from Moses, Abraham, and the words of Jesus Himself, we’re reminded that life flows from turning aside to listen. The call is simple but costly: give God your attention, receive His steadfast love, and allow His Word to become your daily sustenance.

Speaker: Robert LeeThis message explores what life looks like when obedience flows not from obligation, but from gratitude. Grounded in the gospel, this episode reflects on how we have died to the law and now belong to Christ—raised to bear fruit for God. We consider the “law of Christ” as a call to love in action, bearing one another’s burdens and laying down our lives in tangible ways. Scripture challenges us to live simply and wisely, refusing the slavery of debt, to work diligently with faith and integrity, and to trust that God blesses abundance where faithfulness is found. The invitation is clear: let the generosity we’ve received in Jesus shape how we live, work, and give for the sake of others.

Speaker: Robert LeeIn this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood moments in the life of Jesus—His hunger, the cursing of the fig tree, and the cleansing of the temple. Far from being an outburst of frustration, this passage reveals the deep desires of Jesus’ heart. God is not after religious performance or well-managed behavior; He longs for a people who love Him sincerely—a family who lives from intimate friendship with Him.Jesus approaches a fig tree full of leaves but barren of fruit, exposing the danger of outward appearance without inward devotion. Like a marriage that looks healthy from a distance but lacks private intimacy, spiritual form without love is ultimately fruitless. In the same way, Jesus confronts a temple system that had drifted from its purpose—not rebellious, but misaligned—calling His house back to what it was always meant to be: a house of prayer for all nations.This episode reframes discipline not as punishment, but as loving preparation. God corrects those He loves so that they may share in His holiness and bear lasting fruit. Church, prayer, and discipleship are not primarily about meeting our needs, but about fulfilling God’s desires—hosting His presence and ministering to His heart.We close with a personal invitation: to put Jesus first, to receive His love before trying to respond to it, to repent where He lovingly disciplines, and to forgive freely as those who are deeply loved. Jesus is hungry—not for sacrifice, but for a people who know who they are and choose to love Him in spirit and in truth.

Speaker: Robert Lee

What does it really mean to live with joy—unshakeable joy—in a world of suffering, disappointment, and uncertainty?In this episode, we trace the full gospel story to rediscover where true joy comes from. Not joy rooted in emotions or circumstances, but joy anchored in what Jesus has done and where He is now. From Christ’s incarnation to His return, we behold the intentional love of God at every stage: Jesus became incarnate to secure an everlasting covenant, was crucified to tear the veil and give us intimate access to the Father, buried to free us from our old nature, risen so we could be reborn as children of God, ascended to dwell within us by His Spirit, seated to restore our authority to reign with Him, and returning to unite us with Himself forever.As we behold Jesus and the why behind His work, joy is released—not manufactured. Scripture shows us that joy is not passive or circumstantial, but a willful response to grace, reconciliation, and hope. Even suffering becomes a place where joy can grow as endurance produces character and character produces hope.This episode invites you to lift your eyes again to the good news of great joy—the joy of salvation, sustained by the Spirit within you, and rooted in the unchanging work of Christ.

Speaker: Britt T.In this Advent episode, we explore the deep biblical meaning of peace—not merely the absence of conflict or a quiet holiday evening, but shalom: wholeness, security, restoration, and life as God intended it. Starting with reflections on the familiar lyric "sleep in heavenly peace", we step back through the story of Scripture—from Eden’s brokenness to exile in Babylon—to uncover Israel’s longing for restoration and their promise of a Covenant of Peace.Drawing from Ezekiel 36–37, we walk through the dramatic vision of dry bones brought to life, Israel’s renewal, and God's promise of a coming Shepherd-King from the line of David—the Messiah who would dwell with His people forever. We then connect Ezekiel’s prophecy to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who through His blood established an everlasting covenant and invites us not only to experience peace with God, but to extend peace to others.This episode invites listeners to encounter Christ’s presence, receive His wholeness, and become peacemakers in their families, communities, and holiday gatherings. Peace isn’t passive—it's a way of life shaped by forgiveness, reconciliation, blessing, and the Spirit’s presence among us.A perfect meditation for Advent: encounter peace, carry peace, and live the Covenant of Peace.

Advent is a season of waiting—of anticipating the arrival of Jesus. Week one centers on Hope: not wishful thinking, but confident expectation in God’s promises.Jesus is our Hope.Scripture shows that every Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah is fulfilled in Him—from His birth to His suffering to His resurrection. Because He fulfilled every promise of His first coming, we can trust every promise of His return.Hope isn’t something we create; it’s something the Holy Spirit fills us with as we believe.Romans 15:13 says that as we trust God, He fills us with joy, peace, and overflowing hope.We live in this tension Paul describes in Romans 8—creation groaning, our bodies longing for redemption, and yet waiting with confidence.So during Advent, we remember:Jesus came. Jesus is with us. Jesus is coming again.Our response is simple: Believe. Be filled. And hope in Him.

Speaker: Robert LeeIn this episode, we explore how thanksgiving is not just a spiritual discipline—it’s a doorway into the presence of God and a catalyst for breakthrough.Starting with Paul’s warning in Romans 1, we look at how a lack of honor and gratitude leads to darkened thinking. Then, through the Psalms, we rediscover the Kingdom principle that thanksgiving is how we enter and remain in God’s presence. From David appointing Levites to minister through thanksgiving, to the heavenly creatures in Revelation giving unending thanks before the throne, Scripture reveals a pattern: God delights in grateful hearts because gratitude positions us to receive His life.We unpack why giving thanks is actually a way of receiving from the Lord—how it shifts our perspective, opens our spiritual ears, and aligns us with Heaven. And through the story of Paul and Silas in prison, we see that thanksgiving is not passive—it’s a weapon, shaking foundations and releasing freedom not only for us, but for those around us.Finally, we consider the regional impact of gratitude: what if thanksgiving isn’t just personal devotion, but a Kingdom strategy for our city? Psalm 132 gives us a picture of what God does in a place marked by His presence—provision, joy, salvation, blessing, and shining kingship.If you’re hungry to understand why thanksgiving matters and how it transforms atmospheres, this episode will stir your heart to practice gratitude in a whole new way.

Speaker: Susie LeeThis week’s episode is all about the battleground between your ears. Scripture says our thoughts can either anchor us in truth or pull us into chaos — and God cares deeply about which direction they go.We walk through a powerful journey of passages—from “taking every thought captive” in 2 Corinthians, to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind” in Romans, to Paul’s challenge in Colossians to “set your mind on things above.”We unpack why what you agree with internally matters so much:What you accept, you cultivate.What you cultivate, you empower.And what you empower ultimately bears fruit — for good or for destruction.You’ll hear how God searches and heals the mind, how the Spirit gives understanding the natural mind can’t grasp, and why double-mindedness keeps us unstable and spiritually foggy.If you’ve ever felt stuck in old thought patterns, weighed down by anxiety, or unsure how to discern God’s voice, this episode will help you step into the clarity, peace, and strength that come from living with the mind of Christ.

Speaker: Robert Lee

In this episode, Becoming the Gospel, we explore what it means to not just believe in Jesus—but to identify with His life, death, and resurrection until His story becomes our own. From the Incarnation to the Return of Christ, we trace how every stage of His journey reveals our calling and identity in Him. This isn’t just theology—it’s an invitation to build. For the next 1–3 years, we’re committing to become a house of prayer in Galveston—a resting place for God marked by worship, prayer, and authentic family.

In this episode, The Glorious One | Returning, we look at the radiant hope of the believer — the return of Jesus — and how it transforms the way we live right now.Through the lens of Peace, Power, and Purity, we explore how the work of Jesus—past, present, and future—secures our salvation and shapes our identity.Christ’s sacrifice brought peace between God and humanity once and for all. Hebrews 9:27–28 reminds us that while man faces judgment after death, Jesus has already taken that judgment upon Himself. The believer’s verdict has been rendered: “You have been judged as righteous as Jesus.”The episode challenges the lie that we are right with God only when we behave well, and anchors us in the truth that righteousness is a gift — not earned by performance, but received by faith. Romans 1:16–17 declares that the Gospel itself is the power of God because it reveals this very righteousness.When we lift up His works instead of our own, the Spirit draws us nearer and transforms us into Christ’s likeness. This isn’t self-improvement; it’s divine empowerment. The Spirit enables us to live boldly, free from shame, abiding in the reality that God calls us “very good” — restored through the second Adam, Jesus Christ.As we live from this identity, we discover that holiness is not a burden but a byproduct of knowing who we are in Him.Jesus’ first coming dealt with the penalty and power of sin; His second coming will remove its presence entirely. For those eagerly awaiting Him, His return will be a day of joy, not fear (Hebrews 9:28; Revelation 21:3–4).The early church constantly encouraged one another with this hope. 1 Peter 1:13–16 calls us to “set our hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” That future grace isn’t distant—it’s meant to shape our purity and perseverance today.1 John 3:2–3 declares that when we see Him, “we shall be like Him.” And Titus 2:11–14 shows that this hope purifies us even now, training us to renounce ungodliness and live godly lives while we wait for our blessed hope—the appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.This episode concludes with a call to anchor your heart in hope. The grace awaiting us at His return isn’t just a future reality—it fuels endurance through trials and joy through persecution.When we set our hope on that day, we begin to live for that day—not reacting to the chaos of the present, but rooted in the certainty of His coming glory.Peace from the Cross. Power through the Spirit. Purity through Hope.The Glorious One is returning—and His grace is making us like Him.

In this episode, The Glorious One | Seated, we explore what it means that Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father — and how this truth transforms the way we live today.Drawing from Hebrews 8:1–2 and Ephesians 2:5–6, we unpack the mystery of union with Christ: not only is Jesus seated in the heavenly realms, but we are seated with Him. The episode dives into why this “seated” posture matters — because it signifies completion, rest, and victory. Our High Priest has finished the work, and now we’re invited to live from His finished seat of authority, not striving to earn identity, purpose, or value.We look at how the power of sin isn’t found in our “old self,” but in the law — the system of striving under the old covenant. Through Romans 7:4, we see how we’ve died to that system and have been joined to Christ under a new covenant of grace — where the Holy Spirit empowers us instead of the law restraining us.The conversation then turns to Hebrews 3–4, where faith and rest are deeply connected. Faith is obedience; unbelief is disobedience. The writer of Hebrews warns not to harden our hearts, but to enter His rest — trusting that the work is finished and that God speaks today. We confront unbelief head-on, calling listeners to repent of the lie that “God doesn’t speak to me,” and to walk forward in faith even if they stumble — because every step of faith is a victory.Finally, we return to Hebrews 8, where Jesus’ seated position is a reminder of heaven’s perspective. Faith, at its core, is agreeing with that perspective. Our response? To be seated with Him by faith. To stop striving. To enter His rest.Key Themes:Jesus as our eternal High PriestThe end of striving under the lawThe invitation to live from grace, not for itFaith as rest and agreement with heaven’s perspectiveTakeaway:You don’t have to keep standing to prove something to God — you can sit down with Him. The work is finished. Rest in grace.

Speaker: Robert LeeIn this episode, we explore what it really means that Jesus not only rose from the grave but ascended — and how that reality transforms the way we live today. The ascension isn’t just the end of Jesus’ earthly story; it’s the beginning of our shared story with Him.Through Scripture and reflection, we trace the movements of the gospel — from incarnation to resurrection to Christ’s exaltation in heaven — and discover that what is true of Christ is now true of us.You’ll hear how the renewing of the mind is like tending a garden: planting truth, watering it by faith, and letting God bring the increase. We’ll talk about setting our hearts and minds on things above (Colossians 3), the invitation to live from heaven’s perspective, and how beholding the Ascended One empowers us to put sin to death and walk in freedom.This message invites you to slow down, seek the things above, and let the Holy Spirit pull up the weeds of false belief — because your Father is the gardener of your heart.

In this episode, we explore the resurrected Jesus and the ongoing power of His gospel in our everyday lives. Too often, believers see salvation only as an eternal destiny, missing the daily transformation Jesus offers. Through Scripture and story, we highlight how the gospel reveals Jesus as Savior, protector, and satisfier—bringing freedom from fear, sin, and brokenness.Looking at Romans 6 and Revelation 1, we see that what is true of Christ in His resurrection is true for those united with Him: dead to sin, alive to God, and filled with resurrection life. Just as John fell before the risen Jesus, we too are invited to behold Him, confident that the gospel is not only the power of God for salvation but also the means by which His Spirit transforms us from glory to glory.The episode ends with a challenge: Where in your life do you need resurrection life today? As children of God, we have the right to put off the old and walk in the newness of Jesus’ life.