Awake Us Now
Pastor examines the statement “I’m not a Christian because of all the hypocrites.” Hypocrisy is play acting that one has faith, rather than having genuine faith. In this message, we see a tragic example of hypocrisy in contrast to an example of bold faithfulness. The lesson of this story is to take God seriously. It is not about having a little religion, but rather a lifetime commitment to a loving God who gives life and forgiveness to all who repent and believe in Jesus.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." (Psalm 19:1). Yet many question this ancient truth written by King David, because a worldview has been accepted and perpetuated. Come discover the truth: God is the Creator! Modern scientific research has shown the universe to be incredibly complex and organized, leading even some atheists to conclude that there must be an intelligent creator. But Scripture goes even further, pointing not only to the obvious evidence of God's "eternal power and divine nature" in the natural world (Romans 1:20), but telling...
info_outlineAwake Us Now
Discussed this week are the meaning of "Revelation/Apocalypse"; God's purpose for the book; Overview of interpretations of the Millennium ("Thousand Years") in Chapter 20. What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
Mark 13. Topics: the last days; an overview of each of the views of Jesus’ return: Pre-, Post-, and A- Millennialism; the first resurrection; and the second resurrection.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
Introduction: Why this study now?; Jesus' prophecies of the end times - Return of Israel, Gospel to the Nations, Deception of Christendom; Widely held interpretations of Revelation; "God is brilliant!" What does The Book of Revelation say about the future? How does it address the events of today? So many different interpretations — which is the correct one? Is this book scary? — or — Is this book an incredible comfort? Join us as we explore this controversial book together.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
In the days of King Hezekiah (~700 BC), people had traded the real thing for a bronze thing. What do you want your grandchildren to cherish -- religious traditions, or the Living God?
info_outlineAwake Us Now
Being bullied is like walking through a minefield, where both physical wounds and emotional scars can be inflicted. Yet even Jesus, the Son of God, knows what it means to be bullied.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
A connection to an organization is not the same as a relationship with the Living God, just as knowing about Jesus isn't the same as knowing Christ. The Christian faith is not a True and False test!
info_outlineAwake Us Now
Peter and John were bold witnesses of the power and authority of Jesus. It is in Jesus’ name alone that we find Salvation. Peter and John’s courage in telling others about Jesus astonished others, and the people noted that Peter and John had been with Jesus, eyewitnesses that had spent time with Him. We, too, can spend time with Jesus and get to know Him like Peter and John did.
info_outlineAwake Us Now
The Biblical truth "God is good" is easy to say when things are going smoothly, but what if everything seems to be going against us? In trials and cruel suffering through the ages, believers have found strength and restoration in that truth and can testify that God truly is good. The enemy loves to tell us God’s the bad guy. That’s a lie! The truth is: God IS good and His goodness is incredible.
info_outlineAll of us need the Light of God’s Word and the Light of Christ! God’s word leads us to the One who is The Light of the World. This week's teaching is based on Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.“