Jon Augusta
Sharing the lessons God's taught me and the stories along with them!
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Jon Augusta | Ephesians 1:1-2 A Story About Legacy I don’t want to hear any “band nerd” jokes — because I was cool. I went to Hart High, home of the Hart Regiment, a 16-time California State Champion marching band. One of my favorite memories was from my senior year. We were walking into the…
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A Farewell to Gateway By Jon Augusta | March 30, 2025Gateway Bible Church – Final SundayText: 1 Timothy 6:11–12 Famous Last Words There’s something weighty about final words. Whether they come from a historical figure or a close friend, we lean in when we know it’s the last thing they’ll say. Consider these: Words matter.…
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Why Jesus? Why that horrific death? Couldn’t God, in His infinite power, have found another way to deal with the messy reality of our sin? The immediate answer, of course, is yes. God is God. He could have orchestrated countless scenarios. In fact, He would have been entirely justified in turning His back on us,…
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#Instatheology: What the Bible REALLY Says About Social Media Let’s talk about something that consumes a HUGE part of our lives: social media. I remember 2004 vividly. It was the year Myspace launched, and I was a fourth grader at a brand new school. Fast forward to today, and we’re swimming in a sea of…
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Cast Your Nets: A Reflection on Luke 5:1-11 Jon Augusta From Starbucks barista dreams to a deeper calling, life often takes unexpected turns. I once envisioned a corporate ladder, regional barista championships, and even a Starbucks logo tattoo. (Thankfully, that didn’t happen!) I was passionate about coffee, eager to share my knowledge, sometimes to the…
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A Call to Maturity: Finding Purpose and Impact in Our Generation I want to talk about the potential and the calling that lies within our generation. When I looked around at my peers, I felt a strong desire to see a movement, a shift towards something greater. Millennials and Gen Z are a powerful force.…
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More Than Just a Word, It’s Our Lifeline A few weeks ago, a simple Instagram post about “aiding” sparked a deep dive into John 15:1-7. What I found was a powerful call to “abide,” a word we rarely use in our everyday conversations. We say “hang out,” or “grab coffee,” but “abide”? It felt ancient,…
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A Church On Fire: Lessons from Acts Jon Augusta, I’ll never forget the night in 2012 when I found myself on the roof of our youth building at Placerita Baptist Church, fire extinguisher in hand. It was a Wednesday night, and I was locking up when the unmistakable smell of smoke hit me. Anyone who…
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The Attitude of Gratitude: A Spirit-Filled Life By Jon Augusta It’s amazing how quickly time flies. Just a few months ago, we were all caught up in the whirlwind of the election. And, well, I’ll be honest – I’m thankful for the outcome. (Yes, I know, maybe I’m the only one here!) But regardless of…
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What Would Jesus Do? (And Why It Still Matters) Jon Augusta I remember being a kid, my imagination running wild. A random piece of rubber found at Magic Mountain became the seatbelt for a backyard roller coaster. Hibachi dinners turned into morning egg-chopping extravaganzas. Every doctor’s visit meant begging for masks and gloves, turning me…
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