Allison Park Church
Allison Park Church
Allison Park Church is a multi-campus church in Pittsburgh that is committed to changing the world one life at at time. To find out more about Allison Park Church or to connect with us online, check us out at the links below! Website: allisonparkchurch.com Facebook:facebook.com/AllisonParkChurch Twitter: twitter.com/apclife
Episodes
The Chariot | You Don’t Have to Create the Moment
Does sharing your faith feel awkward, intimidating, or like you have to create the perfect moment? In this message from Allison Park Church, Josh Leake explores Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 and explains how personal evangelism can begin with noticing the Holy Spirit’s leading and taking one simple step. Discover how to talk about Jesus with confidence and without the pressure to force a conversation or have all the answers.
The Scattering | How God Uses Uncertainty to Advance His Mission
When God’s direction feels unclear, the next step can seem impossible and waiting for certainty can leave you feeling stuck. In this message from Acts 8, Josh Leake explores how Philip’s story shows God using disruption, uncertainty, and even painful seasons to advance His mission. Discover how to partner with the Holy Spirit, take the faithful next step, and trust God with the outcome.
The Spirit's Arrival
Confused or uneasy about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, or the fear of losing control? In “The Spirit’s Arrival,” Josh Leake explores Acts 2, the tension between skepticism and faith, and how the Holy Spirit empowers believers to cross cultural barriers and point people to the resurrected Jesus. Discover what Spirit baptism means and how it connects to God’s mission today.
Partnering In The Face of Opposition
Partnering with the Holy Spirit doesn’t mean life gets easier, but it does mean you’re equipped to face real opposition. In this message, Pastor Sean Braithwaite unpacks Acts 4 and the story of Peter and John to tackle “why God?” moments, spiritual warfare, and what to do when you feel like you’re taking steps of faith but still getting pushed backward. Discover how to live as an overcomer, stand firm when your faith is under pressure, and partner with the Holy Spirit in the middle of resistance, not the absence of it.
The Ascension
Feeling stuck in a “now what?” season, wondering why Jesus ascended and what that means for your everyday life? In this message, Pastor Josh Leake unpacks The Ascension in Acts 1, showing how Jesus’ departure was actually the launch of a new era of divine partnership with the Holy Spirit, where ordinary people are empowered to change the world. Discover how God wants to work through your life, not just in it, and how to step into your Spirit-empowered assignment today.
Grace to Grow
Grace doesn’t just save you in a moment, it transforms you over a lifetime. In this message, Kelli Brownlee unpacks how God gives you grace to grow through seasons of spiritual stagnation, repeated failures, hidden grief, and the gap between Sunday inspiration and Monday reality, using the story of Peter to show how Jesus changes your heart, habits, hands, and even your view of your past. If you’ve wondered why you’re not changing faster, feel stuck in old patterns, or fear God can’t use you anymore, this sermon will help you see how His unmerited favor is still actively at work in your journey of sanctification and spiritual growth.
The Kingdom First Legacy | 60th Anniversary Celebration
When worry about money, the future, and everyday needs takes over, it’s easy to lose sight of the higher calling Jesus has for our lives. In this 60th Anniversary message, Pastor Josh Leake unpacks Matthew 6:25–34 and the history of Allison Park Church to show how putting God’s kingdom first unlocks God’s provision and shapes a legacy that reaches “the one” and the nations. Discover what it means to become a kingdom-first disciple and be part of a church that seeks first His kingdom and trusts God to provide “all these things” in every season.
Faith Moves
Feeling stuck in an unexpected season? Facing health scares, storms you didn’t see coming, or plans that completely fell apart? In this message, “Faith Moves,” Eran Hlt unpacks Acts 27–28 and Paul’s shipwreck to show how God leads us through the darkest storms and uses them to position us for His purpose.Learn how to make bold, practical moves of faith when fear, uncertainty, and disappointment are screaming the loudest, and discover why your current storm doesn’t have to be your final destination.
Why I Want to Go to Heaven
Do you want to go to heaven? Evangelist Greg Hubbard preaches on what believers can look forward to in eternity.
Take the Mantle and Burn the Plow
How can you determine God's calling on your life? Pastor Caleb Leake teaches on how we should ascertain and respond to God's calling for each of us.
Ask, Seek, & Knock
Ask, seek, knock… but what do you do when the door still doesn’t open? In this message, Pastor Melodie Leake unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:7–11, reframing prayer not as a formula to get what we want, but as a partnership with a good Father—even in seasons of delay, disappointment, and unanswered prayers. Discover how to relinquish control, reject passivity, and realign your heart to trust God’s goodness in the middle of the mystery.
I Never Knew You
None of us want to hear the Lord say, "I never knew you." Pastor Josh shares four things that we need to remember as we follow the Good Shepherd.
What To Do With Hidden Sin
What do we do when we're struggling with sin? Pastor Josh clarifies the misconceptions and reveals the real issues surrounding hidden sin.
Reputation & Reward
What does it look like to have devotion toward God? Pastor Josh explores the kind of devotion that actually pleases God and three spiritual disciplines we all should practice.
Giving Up Rights
How do we love our enemies? Pastor Sean Braithwaite preaches on three ways that God calls us to love those around us.
Tools & Treasures
How healthy is your view of money? Pastor Josh preaches on how money becomes a problem when we view it as treasure instead of as a tool.
Do Not Judge
Do you judge others? How honest are you about your own flaws? Pastor Josh preaches on the ruthless self-honesty that Jesus asks of us.
Before It Becomes Murder
Who do you hate? Pastor Josh starts a new series on the Sermon on the Mount with a message on the dangers of harboring contempt for another person.
Passing the Baton
How should we view the "passing of the baton" or change in leadership? Pastor Brad Leach reminds us that although the baton changes hands, it's God who empowers each runner.
Why Your Expectations May Be Holding You Back
What do you expect from God? Pastor Kyler Sederwall preaches on how we can surrender our expectations and allow God to move.
The Unstoppable Church
What does it look like to be a unified church? Pastor Sean Braithwaite preaches on four things that the church needs to be in order to be unified and unstoppable.
Foundation & Future
Pastor Josh Leake shares what God has been laying on his heart for Allison Park Church.
Worthless Religion
What do your words have to say about what's going on in your heart? For this special Mother's Day message, Pastor Josh Leake and his mom Pastor Melodie Leake, team teach on how we need to pay attention to the condition of our hearts.
The One Thing That Matters Most
How do you find peace and connect with God in a busy world? Pastor Brad Leach teaches out of the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10.
Cave Moments: Finding God When Life Takes a Painful Detour
Feeling like your life has taken a painful detour and God has gone silent? In this message, “Cave Moments: Finding God When Life Takes a Painful Detour,” Pastor Josh Leake unpacks David’s time hiding in a cave, showing how seasons of loss, confusion, and grief can actually become places of deep worship, formation, and encounter with God. If you’ve ever wondered “Where is God in this?” or felt stuck in the dark with no way forward, this episode will help you discover purpose, confidence, and clarity in your own cave moments.
The Whole in Your Soul
What's the state of your soul? Dr. Robert Crosby teaches on how we can care for our souls and our mental health.
Faith That Won't Quit
Is your faith a faith that won't quit? Pastor Eran Holt preaches on the type of faith that we're called to as believers.
Resurrection Hope: The Weapon Against Despair | Easter Weekend
Resurrection Hope: The Weapon Against Despair explores what to do when life doesn’t go the way you expected—when pain, fear, loss, and unanswered questions make you wonder where God is and whether anything really has meaning. In this Easter sermon, we look at the historical reality of Jesus’ resurrection and how it speaks directly to despair, anxiety about the future, the problem of evil, and even the fear of death itself. Discover how resurrection hope reframes your pain, breaks the power of fear, promises real justice, and proves that death is not the final word.
A Passing Grade
Are you trying to control your life? Pastor Josh Leake shares a message about how Jesus taught us to release control in exchange for a new heart.
Faith for the Storm
Does your life ever feel like it's spinning out of control? Pastor Brad Leach shares a message about how we can develop a faith that weathers the storms.
How Do We Grow From Here?
What does it take to grow after a season of loss and disappointment? Pastor Kelli Brownlee shares a timely message about where we go from here.
How To Be a Faith Responder
How can we respond in faith? Evangelist Greg Hubbard shares a word about how in order to be "faith responders," we should speak, act, and even smell different.
How To Outrun Horses | When Life Seems Impossible
How can you "run" in your spiritual race? Long-time friend and beloved speaker, Evangelist Johannes Amritzer shares a powerful message about when Elijah prayed and God sent rain after the drought.
When Life Falls Apart
How can you choose God? Evangelist Eran Holt preaches out of Psalm 23, exploring four choices we can make to allow Jesus to lead us.
How to Survive the Death of a Dream
What do you do when the very promise you prayed for dies in your arms? In this powerful message from 2 Kings 4, we walk through the story of the Shunammite woman—her miracle son, his sudden death, and the God who restores what feels impossible. If you’ve ever faced disappointment, grief, or the crushing loss of a dream, this message will help you understand that the restoration of a soul is a process—and God is present in every stage.Learn how to name your “deaths,” claim your “births,” grieve what you’ve lost, and embrace the new reality God is forming in you. From Good Friday to Easter, from the Ascension to Pentecost, discover how to take your loss to the upper room—and allow the Spirit to breathe life into what feels beyond hope.
Even Now Faith: Finding Hope After Sudden Loss
When loss is sudden and prayers seem unanswered, how do you keep trusting God? In this powerful message, Pastor Brad Leach unpacks the story of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus (John 11) to explore honest questions like “God, where were You?” and how to move from “now that” faith to “even now” faith in seasons of grief, doubt, and heartbreak. If you’re wrestling with sudden loss, unanswered prayer, or feeling like God was late, this sermon offers real hope, raw honesty, and a path to courageous trust in Jesus.
Jesus Came for Everyone
Who do you consider to be acceptable? Pastor Jeff begins a new series on how the mission of Jesus has always been to reach and redeem "unacceptable" people.
How Do We Partner with God?
Do you want God to release blessing into your life? For this special Vision Weekend message, Pastor Jeff preaches on how we must partner with God to access His promise of provision.
Unstoppable Obnoxious Faith
How desperate are you for a miracle? Special guest Johannes Amritzer preaches a message about how obnoxious faith can unlock miracles.
Dealing with Delay
What does it mean when God delays? Pastor Jeff preaches on how delay is not denial, but rather an opportunity to strengthen our faith.
Removing Restrictions
What could be restricting the flow of God's "yes"? Pastor Jeff shares three possible restrictions that we should work to remove.
Unraveling Unbelief
Explore the connection between faith and the miracles God wants to bring into your life. Learn how to identify and overcome the hidden barriers in your heart, so you can walk in greater confidence and trust in God's promises.
Small Things
Nathan Glover (Urban Impact, Pittsburgh, PA) expands on Zechariah 4 and explains why we shouldn't despise the day of small things because God loves to start small.
The Test of Faith in the Midst of Delay
It's that time of year when we're waiting for Christmas, to celebrate Christ's birth. Pastor Sean Braithwaite shares a message about how walking in faith is always worth the wait.
The Test of Busyness and Distraction
Do you ever find yourself pushing too hard, moving too fast, or refusing to slow down? Pastor Jeff teaches on how God never asks us to live at an unhealthy pace in order to fulfill His purpose.
The Test of Grief, Loss, and Loneliness
Where do you turn when you're experiencing grief? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how although grief cannot be cured, it can be navigated by finding strength in God.
The Test of Contentment (Materialism vs. Meaning)
What brings true happiness? Pastor Jeff shares a message about how with Jesus we move from happiness to blessedness.
The True Test of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
What does it mean to be forgiven? Introducing a new series, The Weary World Rejoices, Pastor Josh Leake preaches on how Jesus moves us from self-driven forgiveness to identity-based forgiveness.
All In or Nothing
In this message, we follow the rich young ruler’s dramatic encounter with Jesus—a moment that forces us to confront the “one thing” that may be holding us back from real freedom and the costly, life-changing call to go all in.
Make a Difference
For this special Miracle Weekend message, Pastor Jeff shares about the impact that our giving can have. Lives are changed and the Kingdom advances when we all give together.