At the Movies: The Future is Ours
Sundays with Awaken
God is for you! And your future is an amplification of what you believe and decide today.
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Influencing Culture
Sundays with Awaken
Guest speaker: Nate Edwardson
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The Altar: Don’t Stop Wearing Your Retainer
Sundays with Awaken
We all drift. Just like teeth shift without a retainer, our hearts drift without daily alignment with the Father. In this message, we talk about staying aligned with Him, resisting the pull of old ways, and walking in step with His Spirit.
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The Altar: Praise That Moves Heaven and Earth
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Praise is more than music; it’s a weapon of war, a throne for God’s presence, and a force that fights battles we cannot see. When we choose to praise, walls fall, chains break, and heaven invades our earthly situations. This message will remind you: praise doesn’t just prepare you for breakthrough—praise is the breakthrough!
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The Altar: I Still Have A Song
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In any strange land, prison, or painful season, we can still sing the Lord’s song—because worship flows not from location, but from revelation.
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The Altar: What is Worship?
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This message isn’t about worship as music; it’s about worship as surrender, trust, and revelation. On this mountain, Abraham didn’t just raise a knife; he raised his worship. And he walked away with more than his son…he walked away with a new name for God: Jehovah Jireh. Worship is where Sacrifice meets Surrender, Surrender leads to Trust, and Trust unlocks the Treasure.
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The Other Kind of Faith
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Faith is not merely what moves mountains but what clings to God when buried beneath them. God meets us in the tension between “He is good” and “What the heck?” and calls us to remember His past faithfulness even in present pain. True faith anchors itself in who God has been and who He has promised to be, refusing to let present suffering rewrite the story. Trust Him in the in-between and let your hope declare the future He has already secured.
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The Great Misbelief: God Exists for Me
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One of the biggest misbeliefs in Western Christianity is that God’s ultimate goal is our happiness and prosperity. When we believe this, we start thinking God exists to serve us rather than us serving Him. We were created for Him, not the other way around (Colossians 1:16, Romans 11:36). True joy isn’t found in chasing happiness but in living for Christ as Lord.
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Addicted to Approval
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In a world obsessed with likes, comments, and applause, many of us unknowingly become addicted to the approval of others. We live for validation, compromise convictions, and overextend ourselves—all to avoid disappointing people. But the truth is, we can’t please everyone. And the good news is—we don’t have to. This message challenges us to break free from the performance trap and step into the freedom of God's approval.
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Home Work: You Are What You Eat
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Note: Sermon originally preached on June 15, 2025. Spiritual growth doesn't happen by accident, it’s fueled by appetite. In 1 Peter 2:1–3, we’re challenged to crave the pure milk of God’s Word. Just like a baby’s rapid growth depends on its diet, our spiritual maturity hinges on what we consistently consume. You don’t just reflect what you believe, you reflect what you feed on.
info_outlineRestoration after failure remains possible through Christ's redemptive grace, even when we've failed in our most sacred responsibilities. Peter's three-fold denial of Jesus demonstrates that betrayal and broken trust don't disqualify us from God's purposes when we genuinely repent. Christ's patient pursuit of broken relationships shows His commitment to healing what seems irreparably damaged, offering hope for marriages, families, and ministries that appear beyond repair. Take courage today knowing that your past failures don't define your future potential in God's kingdom.