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Awake Us Now
Awake Us Now is a body of believers who: WORSHIP the Triune God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Praise Him with joy and thanksgiving for He is God and He is good; WALK by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and the clear declaration of the Scriptures. Such a daily walk is a far cry from mere religion or "church as usual;" WITNESS to Jesus Christ our Savior in daily life situations. Take seriously His call to make disciples. Be…
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Awake Us NowArmor of God #7 - Helmet of Salvation
The Roman soldier's helmet protected his head in battle; God's helmet of salvation protects our minds from the vicious attacks of the devil!
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The Sermon on the Mount (8) - Beatitudes, Part 7
When people are truly living for the Lord, others who are simply "religious" are often offended by it, embarrassed by it, and angered by it. Jesus warned His…
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The Sermon on the Mount (7) - Beatitudes, Part 6
Those who know the wisdom of God, who walk by faith, and who renounce what is evil and listen to the Holy Spirit, become peacemakers through the power and…
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The Sermon on the Mount (6) - Beatitudes, Part 5
You and I are to desire a pure heart, because that is what God desires of us! Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God effects a "heart cleansing" in…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 14: The Stoning
In Acts 14:19- 22, Paul is stoned in the city of Lystra. Those stoning him thought he was dead; they dragged him outside the city, but the disciples gathered…
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The Sermon on the Mount (5) - Beatitudes, Part 4
Even when we are going through the most trying of days, God is merciful, and He frees and enables us to be merciful to others!
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The Sermon on the Mount (4) - Beatitudes, Part 3
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." When we seek God, He fills our hunger for Him - not just once, but daily…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 14) - Committed Them To the Lord
Acts 14 is a lesson in church planting. It is a lesson on how God's people are called to call others into a relationship with Jesus, and to build congregations…
Awake Us NowArmor of God #8 - Sword of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit interprets and explains the Word of God (the Sword of the Spirit) so that we can use it to counter and defeat the attacks of the devil!
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The Sermon on the Mount (3) - Beatitudes, Part 2
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Jesus' words may sound strange at first, but He assures us of comfort - comfort that comes from…
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The Sermon on the Mount (2) - Beatitudes, Part 1
Whether we recognize it or not, we are all "poor in spirit" and need what only God can give. We are truly blessed when we realize how much we need a Savior.
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The Sermon on the Mount (1) - Introduction
Each of us needs what only Jesus can offer - new birth and new life. It hurts to be re-born, but to be reborn is to be transformed!
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 13: False Prophet Bar-Jesus
Acts 13:6-11 - is the story of the blinding of the false prophet. Paul uses tough words against the false prophet with the intent to heal, not destroy. Who…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Persecution
Jesus makes it clear to His followers - if we follow Him, we WILL be persecuted, just as He was persecuted. When that happens, we are not to despair, but to…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Sing!
We see singing and songs throughout the Scriptures. Singing connects us with the heart, with one another, and with God!
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 13) - Everyone Who Believes is Set Free
Chapters 1-12 the focus has been on the Jerusalem believers, Apostle Peter Chapter 13 and onward will be focused on the Apostle Paul (also known as Saul) and…
Awake Us NowArmor of God #9 - Pray in the Spirit
Why does Paul connect prayer with the Armor of God? Because when we "pray in the Spirit," we have something that front-line soldiers have always longed for…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Infilling
Everyone who is a true disciple of the Lord Jesus has the Holy Spirit. But does the Holy Spirit have us? It is one thing to know the Living God and to know…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Awake
God charges His disciples to "be awake" in all times and all situations. We are especially charged to be awake to God's Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Prepared
Almost two thousand years ago, John the Baptist called people to repent and prepare for the coming Lord. Today, we are still called to have repentant hearts…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 12: Herod's Demise
Herod Agrippa I Ruled 41-44 A.D. Grandson of King Herod the Great Imprisoned Peter during Passover in 42 or 43 A.D. He died before Passover of 44 A.D. Herod…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Holiness
Holiness is a gift, offered to us in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But once God has made us holy, we are then called to pursue holiness in our lives!
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Obedience
Growing gracefully in obedience is a response to the salvation God has worked in our lives through Christ Jesus. We are called to walk in obedience as a…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 12) - He Proceeded to Seize Peter
God's word brings light into our lives, gives us direction and points us to Jesus showing us where our hope and strength are found. Today's story demonstrates…
Awake Us NowArmor of God #10 - Keep on Praying!
"Prayer in the Spirit" is about taking time in the presence of the living God and allowing Him to nurture, nourish, transform, and renew our souls. It is not…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Training
Despite the most rigorous physical exercise and training regimen, our bodies will age and, eventually, die. But there is a training - training in godliness -…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Contentment
Even in the most difficult of times, believers such as the apostle Paul have known contentment, an inner peace, a certainty that God is in control. Because of…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Humility
The humility modeled for us by Jesus is not only refreshing, it is life-changing and God-pleasing! Pride, on the other hand, makes us nauseating not only to…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 11: The Origin of "Christian"
In Acts 11:26 we read that the disciples were called Christians first at Antioch. "Disciple" is the most used word in the New Testament to describe followers…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Freedom
True freedom is living the full life that God always intended us to possess. In Jesus, we are freed from bondage to sin and are now free to please God!
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Thankfulness
Some Biblical virtues mirror God's character, but this one -- thankfulness -- exalts God's character. Thankfulness promotes humility in us and strengthens our…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 11) - The Disciples Were Called Christians
God's Gospel Goes Global After Peter told the story of his vision and going to Joppa to the home of Cornelius, we read in Acts 11:18 that "… the believers in…
Awake Us NowArmor of God #11 - Full Armor
We are to be strong in the Lord (with His strength), and to put on the full armor of God (His equipment), so that we are both prepared and equipped for…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Kindness
Kindness is not weakness. Kindness reflects the character and strength of God, and is seen throughout the ministry of Jesus Christ. Followers of Jesus should…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Forgiveness
Jesus not only taught the importance of forgiveness, He practiced it, even from the cross (Luke 23:43). The example of Jesus and the magnitude of His love…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: The Ultimate Indicator
Our devotion to the Living God is demonstrated in the way we love other people - including even our enemies. Genuine love is the truest expression of right…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 10: All the Centurions
Using the Bible and Roman sources, Pastor teaches us about Centurions. In Sunday's message we met the Centurion, Cornelius. (See teaching here…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: In Joy
Unlike happiness, joy is not an emotion, dependent on particular circumstances. Joy is anchored in God, and through Jesus it is triumphant even over the…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: Renewed Minds
True faith is not simply a matter of knowing certain truths. It is a matter of knowing Him who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and allowing the Holy…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 10) - Impure or Unclean
Day 1 of our story Today's story takes place in Caesarea - Acts 10:1-8. Cornelius, a Roman soldier, a Centurion, lives there. (Pastor shares pictures of this…
Awake Us NowDaniel: When Kingdoms Collide (16) - Assurance
God assures us that eternal life is ours through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, through trusting in His sacrificial death and resurrection, living lives of…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: In His Word
The Bible is more than just a fascinating book! It was written by an author who loved us enough to die for us, and it is a book that leads us to the One we…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: In Prayer
Prayer is not about rules and obligations! It is how God invites us to talk with Him in order to build a personal relationship. Discipleship, then, is about…
Awake Us NowGrowing Gracefully: The Great Commission
In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus states that He has been given "all authority on Heaven and on Earth," and with that authority gives us our marching orders - make…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 9: Persecutor Persecuted
We dig into Acts 9:15-16: "But the Lord said to Ananias, 'Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 26: Will Our Bodies Be Resurrected?
This is a question Pastor has received over and again throughout the years, "Will our bodies be resurrected?" The answer is "yes!" Even through there is…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 25: What if the Shroud is Genuine?
This is a controversial topic. The Shroud of Turin is the most studied, most scientifically tested artifact in history. It has been subjected to literally…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 9) - Who Are You, Lord?
Today's class is about how God Himself moves things, moves people, moves history, moves events to accomplish everything He desires, to fulfill His plan of…
Awake Us NowDaniel: When Kingdoms Collide (15) - Awakening!
Daniel 12 speaks of the last "Great Awakening" at the end of days, when those whose names are written in the Book [of Life] will be delivered, and all who have…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 24: Is the Shroud of Turin Genuine?
The Shroud of Turin is a relic housed in the cathedral in Turin Italy and claimed to be the burial cloth of Christ. The Gospels give us some details: Matthew…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 23: How Are Minds Opened Today?
This message focuses on the question: "How are minds opened today?", which is part of our ongoing series: "What's the answer?" Pastor explores how people's…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 22: What Did Jesus Tell Them?
Pastor gives us a look at the story, "On the Road to Emmaus," found in Luke 24:13-27. We don't know the actual location of Emmaus, nor do we know the names of…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 8: Simon the Sorcerer
We delve into Acts 8:9-12 about a man named Simon who boasted that he was someone great and so people paid attention to him thinking he had the power of God…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 21: Why Do You Believe He Is Risen?
Happy Resurrection Sunday - Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed! Today's question is "Why do you believe He is risen?" Pastor starts today's class with a…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 19: Are the Gospels Believable?
Today's question is one that Pastor has heard most often from young people. The questioning of the Gospels seems to center around miracles, especially the…
Awake Us NowGOD ACTS! (Chapter 8) - A Great Persecution Broke Out
Acts 8 begins with the day of Stephen's death: Then + Now - What we learn All things - work together for good (God used the persecution for His purpose in…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 18: What is the Unforgiveable Sin?
Today's question is one that Pastor says has been the question asked with the most fear. Other ways this question is asked: ⁃ What is the unforgivable sin? ⁃…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 17: When is the Rapture?
Pastor opens with a prayer for God to build unity among believers especially in the areas where we have differing opinions, that we would show grace to one…
Awake Us NowThe Answer - Week 16: Who Needs the Holy Spirit?
The answer? EVERYONE! The Holy Spirit is found in the Old and New Testaments. In the Old Testament the Spirit came mainly to specific people for specific…
Awake Us NowDig Deeper - Acts Chapter 7_ The Witnesses Laid Their Coats...
We dig deeper into a few specific aspects of Stephen's execution. Acts 7:57 When Stephen completed his speech the leaders and people covered their ears and…