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God is good and He’s in a good mood. He is wild about you and believes in your destiny. We believe that every person is marked by a powerful, creative and loving God, and in turn we are created to leave our mark on this world.

At the Movies: The Future is Ours 09/08/2025

At the Movies: The Future is Ours God is for you! And your future is an amplification of what you believe and decide today. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/38133635

Influencing Culture 09/01/2025

Influencing Culture Guest speaker: Nate Edwardson /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/38048070

The Altar: Don’t Stop Wearing Your Retainer 08/24/2025

The Altar: Don’t Stop Wearing Your Retainer 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37940305

The Altar: Praise That Moves Heaven and Earth 08/17/2025

The Altar: Praise That Moves Heaven and Earth 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! /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37854885

The Altar: I Still Have A Song 08/10/2025

The Altar: I Still Have A Song 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37750215

The Altar: What is Worship? 08/03/2025

The Altar: What is Worship? 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37654120

The Other Kind of Faith 07/27/2025

The Other Kind of Faith 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37570805

The Great Misbelief: God Exists for Me 07/21/2025

The Great Misbelief: God Exists for Me 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37475140

Addicted to Approval 07/13/2025

Addicted to Approval 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37392280

Home Work: You Are What You Eat 07/09/2025

Home Work: You Are What You Eat 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37349320

Your Algorithm is Listening 07/06/2025

Your Algorithm is Listening God speaks even in seasons when His word feels rare, calling the faithful to deeper purpose. Obedience begins when we posture our hearts to listen, as Samuel did with the words, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” Spiritual maturity grows when we move from serving out of duty to carrying God’s word with conviction. Align your heart today to expect His voice and respond with willing obedience. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37299505

Home Work: Failure: How To Get Back On Track 06/29/2025

Home Work: Failure: How To Get Back On Track Restoration 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. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37210380

Home Work: Obedience: What Was the Last Thing He Told You? 06/23/2025

Home Work: Obedience: What Was the Last Thing He Told You? Jesus's Great Commission from Matthew 28:18-20 calls all believers to active obedience, not passive faith. Hebrews 11 demonstrates that faith requires action—obedience becomes a lifestyle of taking uncomfortable but necessary steps with God. Individual acts of obedience create ripple effects that impact families, workplaces, and entire communities across generations. Whether beginning to follow Jesus or taking the next step of faith, courage is required to move from contemplation to action. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/37108115

Home Work: Parenting: What They See Is Who They’ll Be 06/09/2025

Home Work: Parenting: What They See Is Who They’ll Be This message from Ephesians 6:4 challenges parents to raise their children with intentionality, love, and spiritual purpose. True parenting isn’t about control—it’s about awakening a hunger for God through example and engagement. The call is simple but sacred: don’t just raise kids—raise disciples. What your child sees in you today shapes who they’ll become tomorrow. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36912790

Centered: Why God Doesn’t Want First Place 06/05/2025

Centered: Why God Doesn’t Want First Place Matthew 6:33 calls us to build our lives around the rule and reign of God—not merely prioritizing Him among many tasks, but centering everything on His kingdom and righteousness. Jesus isn’t asking for balance; He’s demanding total alignment. When God becomes the center, every other area—marriage, family, purpose—finds its proper place. Without Him at the center, even good things lose their eternal impact. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36864895

Home Work: Communication – Heard, Not Hurt 06/01/2025

Home Work: Communication – Heard, Not Hurt We often fight to be right, but God calls us to communicate in a way that protects connection. Anger isn’t always loud—sometimes it shows up in silence, distance, or withdrawal. But when we let the Spirit lead our words, our tone, and our timing, conflict becomes an opportunity for deeper intimacy—not division. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36809815

Home Work: Marriage: A Foundation on Forgiveness 05/25/2025

Home Work: Marriage: A Foundation on Forgiveness Everyone says marriages should be built on love, commitment, and Jesus—and that’s true. But if we’re honest, most marriages start with something else: past experiences and future expectations. The real question is: What’s sitting at the foundation of your marriage? But the good news is, God can rebuild any foundation—if you’re willing to unpack what’s really there. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36706140

Home Work: Dreams That Outlast Us 05/18/2025

Home Work: Dreams That Outlast Us Legacy isn't just what we leave behind—it’s what we deposit within. In a culture obsessed with the now, God is calling us to think generationally. This message challenges us to stop thinking in terms of comfort and start thinking in terms of calling. It’s a call to invest in the future, to build with eternity in mind, and to live with a faith so bold it writes the future for generations to come. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36617070

Home Work: It Starts With Me 05/12/2025

Home Work: It Starts With Me When we talk about fixing our homes, our first instinct is often to look outward. “If they would just change…” or “If this situation would just get better…” But real transformation in a family doesn’t start with fixing them—it starts with surrendering my heart & mind; with surrendering me. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36527205

The Storm Will Tell 05/04/2025

The Storm Will Tell It’s not what you say, it’s what you obey that determines whether you stand or fall. You can call Him ‘Lord’ with your lips, but if you don’t build your life on His words, it’s all sand. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36430785

What Does God Care About Most? 04/27/2025

What Does God Care About Most? Focus on becoming the right person, and God will align you with the right purpose. When your heart is right, your hands will follow. /episode/index/show/awakenchurch/id/36330530