Awake Us Now

Awake Us Now is an online ministry sharing the message of God’s love through Jesus Christ, His Son. We have modeled our ministry after the early Acts Church and meet together in home groups. Using live broadcast and on demand video, we worship together each Sunday as one voice of praise and prayer across America. Through pertinent and vibrant teaching, we grow in faith and are encouraged to live each day in the power of the Holy Spirit that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Our ministry has a heart to see revival breakout across America and we look forward to Christ's return.

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 18: Coworker Apollos 10/13/2026

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 18: Coworker Apollos After 18 months in Corinth Paul, Aquila and Priscilla sail from Corinth to Ephesus and Paul goes on to Antioch. Luke picks up the story in Ephesus. Acts 18:24-26. We are introduced to Apollos, who had been instructed about the Lord and taught accurately about Jesus. Priscilla and Aquila heard him speaking boldly in the synagogue and graciously invited him to their home and taught him even more. Acts 18:27-28 Apollos then wanted to go to Achaia and they encouraged him and wrote to disciples in that town to welcome him. When Apollos arrived in he was a great help and encouragement to the believers there and he vigorously refuted Jewish opponents in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah. We see God’s incredible provision through Apollos in spreading the Good News. Paul comes to look upon Apollos as a co-worker. In 1 Corinthians 3:3-4 Paul writes “You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere human beings.” We are to be attacked to God and His Word not to teachers. Paul goes on in 1 Corinthians 3:5-6 saying, “What, after all is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe - as the Lord has assigned to each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” Paul cuts through the human emotions and gets to the heart of the issue: the heart is God Himself and the Lord Jesus Christ and faith in HIM. It’s listening to the Holy Spirit and working in concert with the Spirit’s guidance and direction. God produces the fruit and growth. It is all about God. Incredible holiness Amazing goodness Amazing grace Great love for each of us that He gave His son Great promise of a Savior fulfilled Amazing truth that Jesus, the Savior, is coming back! Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! Join us Sundays Or watch from our Youtube channel Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/43235278

Daniel: When Kingdoms Collide (2) - Mixed, Not Melted 10/13/2026

Daniel: When Kingdoms Collide (1) - Daniel's God 10/12/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 18) - Do Not Be Afraid 10/11/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 18) - Do Not Be Afraid What do the Scriptures teach us about anxiety and worry? Today we will See God’s Provision in difficult and fearful times. Acts 18:1 Paul has traveled to Corinth and is worried about what God has in mind in bringing him to this ungodly city. FACING FEAR Strategic Friendships Then: Acts 18:2-3 Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla. Now: God will bring just the right people into our lives as well to assure us. Conviction and Direction Then: Acts 18:4. Paul preaches in the synagogue about Jesus. He has fresh strength from God - He has conviction and direction. God is giving Paul the strength and encouragement he needs to move forward even in the uncertainty. Now: God still today gives us the personal strength to do what He is wanting us to do even in challenging situations. Backup Support Then: Acts 18:5 Silas and Timothy join Paul. He now has trusted colleagues with him and he is able to continue to do the work the Lord has given him. Now: God gives us backup support in our lives as well. We can trust the Lord to supply everything needed in difficult times so we can accomplish God’s plan for our lives. Renewed Boldness Then: Acts 18:6 We see that the people in the synagogue are rejecting Paul and becoming abusive so he says he will leave and go to the gentiles. This shows us God’s provision in renewed boldness that he placed in Paul. We see that Paul is no longer living in fear. Now: we too receive God’s provision of renewed boldness - giving us the ability to step out for Christ without fear. Reinforcements Then: Acts 18:7-8 Paul leaves the synagogue and goes next door to the house of Titius Justus, a wealthy gentile worshiper of God who has Paul usie his home as place for Paul to preach about Jesus. Then we read that Crispus, the leader of the synagogue next door that Paul left, and his entire family come to faith in Christ and are baptized. God’s Word has power! The promised Deliver has come into the world in Christ. God’s provision is reinforcements for Paul, the reinforcements of more believers. Now: Today God gives us the reinforcements we need to continue to do His will and plan for our lives. God’s Clear Word Then: Acts 18:9-10 The Lord speaks to Paul in a vision telling him to not be afraid, to keep speaking and not be silent. God goes on to tell Paul that He is with him, no one will attack or harm him. (Paul has been brutally beaten in several cities, but The Lord speaks out that it will not be that way here.) Now: The Lord still speaks today. Have you ever had just the perfect Bible verse of encouragement come to mind or have a friend share just the right word of God with you when you need it most, or that your bible reading for the day was just perfectly timed. These and others are examples of how God gives us His clear word of direction, love and encouragement. We need to be in His Word, because that is how He speaks to us. He ministers to us in times of fear and anxiety. Vindication Then: Acts 18:11-16 Paul remains in Corinth one and a half years teaching the word of God. Then the Jews in Corinth attack him, bringing him to governor Gallio accusing him of persuading people to worship God in ways contrary to the law. Gallio responds that if this was about a misdemeanor or crime, then it would make sense for them to bring Paul to him but as the charges involve questions about their own Jewish laws, Gallio tells the jews in the crowd that it is their matter to settle themselves. The Lord rescues Paul from having to defend himself and instead he is vindicated! Now: We to experience God’s provision through vindication. Surprise! Then: Acts 18:17 We read that at this point part of the crowd turns on Sosthenes, the synagogue leader, and beat him. Now remember the original synagogue leader Crispis has become a believer and left the synagogue and is part of the group gathering next door to the synagogue at the home of Titius. So this is the synagogue leader who replaced Crispis. What we see is God working in surprising ways!! What happened to Sosthenes after this beating? And do you think Paul in his compassion of having experienced beatings in other cities, ministers to the battered man? Well here’s the rest of the story - In 1 Corinthians 1:1-2a Paul writes that he is with his brother in Christ named Sosthenes! Sosthenes is a follower of Christ now, too! Now: Today we see God working in surprising ways in our lives and around the world. God provides in remarkable and surprising ways and we need to have eyes that are open to see that truth. This week’s READING ASSIGNMENT: Acts chapter 18-19. Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Video series at our website: Youtube channel Sunday Service /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/43235238

Armor of God #2 - The Struggle 10/10/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (36) - Rock Solid 10/09/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (35) - Phoney Faith 10/08/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (34) - False Prophets 10/07/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (33) - The Narrow Road 10/06/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (32) - The Gold Standard 10/05/2026

The Answer - Week 2: Can You Explain the Trinity? 10/04/2026

The Answer - Week 2: Can You Explain the Trinity? Questions about the Trinity are often asked this way: • Is the word “Trinity” in the Bible? • Do Christians worship three Gods? • Was “Trinity” invented by the Church? • Isn’t the notion of “Trinity” irrational? • Don’t you think this is a minor issue? Pastor digs into the question of the Trinity by starting at the beginning, in Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” In Hebrew the word for God that is used in this verse is Elohim. Elohim is a plural noun. God is being described in plural terms! Genesis 1:2 “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” In Hebrew the Spirit of God is “Ruah Elohim”. This is describing God as the Holy Spirit. Genesis 1:3 “And God said, “Let there be light, and there was light.” The word that stands out here is “said”. Observation: Genesis 1 1. Plural noun for God the Creator 2. Spirit of God involved in Creation 3. God’s Word brings forth the Creation This three-fold pattern continues throughout the Hebrew Scriptures: 1. Father - Deuteronomy 32:6 “Is He not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you?” 2. Spirit - Job 33:4 “The Spirit of God has made me, the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” 3. Word - Psalm 33:6 “By the Word of the Lord the heavens were made and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.” But the Old Testament also says there is but ONE God. Deuteronomy 6:4 “Hear, O Israel; The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” And yet one God is describe in a multiplicity of terms. One God and three very distinct Persons. This pattern continues in the New Testament: 1. Father - 1 Peter 1:2 “…chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father.” 2. Spirit - Acts 5:3-4 “…you have lied to the Holy Spirit…you have not lied just to human beings but to God.” 3. Word - John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” In John 1:14 we read more about the Word, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” THE WORD is none other than Jesus, Himself. The Bible sets forth clearly that the One God has revealed Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus says in Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” The word that stands out in this verse is the word NAME - singular - yet THREE are named. 2 Corinthians 13:14 “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” This is clear Biblical teaching that the One true God has revealed Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is complex!!! His ways are higher than ours! God who created us…. • Planned to Save us (God knew we would wander away from Him, but His plan from the beginning was save us) • Came to Save us (we cannot save ourselves, we need a divine rescue. Our Divine Rescuer is Jesus who came to earth taking on human flesh and enduring the cross) • Dwells in us to Save us (the God who created us dwells in us, brings us to faith, changes hearts, gives power and testifies to Jesus the Savior) God works as a unity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - each unique and distinct but also uniquely ONE. Is the word “Trinity” in the Bible? The word is not but “the Trinity” is found: Father, Son and Holy Spirit in both Old and New Testaments. Do Christians worship three Gods? No, there is but ONE God, but has revealed Himself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We do not need to comprehend this to know God’s power and presence and truth. Was “Trinity” invented by the Church? The term is invented but The TRUTH of THE TRINITY has been there since the beginning. Isn’t the notion of “Trinity” irrational? This is a profound mystery, but not irrational. Pastor shares a lesson from Dr. Walter Martin and the Triple Point of Water where water is solid, gas and liquid all at one time. Three yet one. Is it irrational that the God of the universe can “three yet one.” Don’t you think this is a minor issue? No because when we start ignoring what God says about Himself and what the Bible teaches we go into false teaching and false testimony. This is where false religions come in. We’re living in a culture that has walked from God and it is disastrous. This is NOT a minor issue - God is above ALL things and He is worthy of our worship and praise. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/whats-the-answer Join us Sundays https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/38548890

Armor of God #3 - Belt of Truth 10/03/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (31) - The Promise of A.S.K. 10/02/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (30) - Judgmentalism 10/01/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (29) - Worry 09/30/2026

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 17: He Reasoned With Them 09/29/2026

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 17: He Reasoned With Them Pastor Dodge opens today’s teaching with a quote from St. Augustine, “The New is in the Old concealed, the Old is in the New revealed.” Meaning what the New Testament teaches is already in the Old Testament scriptures and the Old Testament scriptures find their fulfillment in the New Testament. The Old Testament isn’t to be sloughed off, it is at the heart of the New Testament teaching. In order to understand the New Testament we need to be well versed in the Old Testament. This is what we will see in today’s study of Acts 17. Acts 17:1-3 - Paul and his companions come to a synagogue in Thessalonica and Paul explains that Jesus is the Messiah. Paul is showing them the Hebrew Scriptures and demonstrating how Jesus is the fulfillment of what the Jewish people have been longing for. Some ways the Messiah was mentioned in the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures and revealed in the New Testament through the life and death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ: The New Adam The Seed of the woman Virgin born Immanuel Passover Lamb Heavenly Manna Son of David Suffering Servant New Covenant Divine Son of Man The King who enters Jerusalem The First and the Last King of Kings Acts 17:4-10 many believed but some did not and so the believers send Paul and Silas away to Berea where they went again to the Jewish synagogue. Acts 17:11-12 - The Berean Jews received their message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. And as a result many of the Berean Jews believed along with prominent Greek women and men. The Christian faith is a rational faith. It is not something uncovered by human reason but is entirely rational because God is entirely rational. God has done mighty things. He is the God of the universe and the God of human history and in His Word He reveals to us His Son - our Redeemer and Hope. Paul reasoned with them and we too need to confront the reasoning and the wisdom of God as revealed through ancient Hebrew prophets, through apostles and through His Son. Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! Join us Sundays Or watch from our Youtube channel Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/43040398

The Sermon on the Mount (28) - Treasures 09/29/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (26) - Deliverance 09/28/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 17) - An Unknown God 09/27/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 17) - An Unknown God SEEING CLEARLY: Then + Now Scandal of Idolatry - Then - Acts 17:16 we read that Paul was in Athens and was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 1 Corinthians 10:20 Paul writes that the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And in Romans 1:22-23 “Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal human beings and birds and animals and reptiles.” In Athens life revolved around the idols. Sampling: Festival of Athena Festival of Apollo Festival of Demeter Festival of Poseidon Festival of Dionysus Festival of Zeus Now - Today we need to have our eyes opened to the idolatry of this age. The worship of things and self. Reason vs Ridicule - Then - Acts 17:17-18 Paul reasoned in the synagogue and the market place to both Jews and God-fearing Greeks regarding idolatry. Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. They accused him of advocating foreign gods because he was preaching the good news of Jesus and the resurrection - something they had not heard before. Now - Today there are many who ridicule the Christian faith so it is important to reason with them and to bring into their lives the truth of what the scriptures say. (See 1 Corinthians 1:21) Tyranny of Fads - Then - Acts 17:19-21 - Paul is taken to a meeting of the Areopagus (legislative body) where they question Paul about what he was teaching. They were interested in new ideas, interested in going with the latest fad. However the good news of Jesus is not a fad and in Romans 12:2 we are encouraged to not conform to the patterns of the world. Now - Today we are called to be grounded in the word of God, to be transformed by it and not follow the ways of the world. The Unknown is made Known - Then - Acts 17:22-25 Paul stands up and addresses the group saying that he sees they are “very religious.” He had observed their objects of worship and told them they were ignorant and then he reveals that God who made the world and everything in it, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples built by human hands. He told them that God gives life and breath and everything else. Now - today just like then, many have heard of God but they do not know Him. (See 1 Timothy 6:15-16) Paul seeks to communicate who God truly is: all powerful, all knowing and good. The Priority of Repentance - Then - Acts 17:26-30 - Paul tells them of the one true God who made nations from one man. “For in Him we live and move and have our beings.” He goes on to say that since we are God’s offspring, we shouldn’t think that God is like an idol of gold or silver. God commands all people to repent. Now - today - we too are to repent. To turn around, change our direction and return to God. Resurrection of Christ - Then - Acts 17:31-33 - Paul tells of the day that the Lord has set to judge the world with justice by the One who God Himself raised from the dead. (Jesus - Redeemer, Deliverer) When Paul talked of the resurrection of the dead, some sneered, but others wanted to learn more. Now - today - the resurrection of Christ is the key biblical teaching and the heart of the New Testament teaching. By human standards, Christ’s resurrection seems ridiculous - unless it’s REAL! And that is precisely what the scriptures declare AND what the evidence points to! 1 Corinthians 15:20 tells us that Christ has indeed been risen from the dead! And that news can change even the most devout skeptic. Pastor shares the story of a cold case investigator, detective and atheist, J. Warner Wallace. Using cold case investigation tools and tactics Wallace uncovers compelling evidences for Christ’s resurrection, yet he still chose to ignore what he uncovered and chose NOT to see clearly. However, that’s not the end of the story. Pastor closes class with how it all ended for J. Warner Wallace and how it ends for all of us. God has set a day when He will judge the world - Thus we need to repent - because God has raised His Son from the grave and He IS coming back! This week’s READING ASSIGNMENT: Acts chapter 17-18. Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: Or watch from our Youtube channel Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/43040388

Armor of God #4 - Breastplate of Righteousness 09/26/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (25) - Temptation 09/25/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (24) - Forgive! 09/24/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (23) - Daily Bread 09/23/2026

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 16: He Circumcised Him 09/22/2026

Dig Deeper - Acts Chapter 16: He Circumcised Him We explore an action the Apostle Paul took. Was Paul compromising what had been decided at the Council in Jerusalem (Acts 15) when he circumcised Timothy? Chapter 15 was about the question of Gentiles needing to be circumcised to be a genuine follower of Jesus. The Council at Jerusalem’s unanimous decision was no - that salvation is though faith in Christ Jesus alone. But now in Acts 16 the questions is if Paul is going against what had been decided in Jerusalem when he circumcised Timothy. Acts 16:1 - Paul came to the city Lystra where a disciple named Timothy lived. Timothy’s mother was Jewish and a believer but his father was a Greek/ With a Greek father, Timothy had not been circumcised when he was 8 days old as were Jewish boys, so he is uncircumcised. Vs 2-3 Paul wanted to take Timothy along on his upcoming journey, so he circumcised Timothy because of the Jews who lived in the areas they would be going to. People knew that Timothy’s father was a Greek. But they also knew his mother was a Jew. Was Paul going against what the council in Jerusalem said? No. In Acts 15 we are told how we are saved only through faith in Christ, but the Gentiles were told to be gracious and reflective of Jewish sensibilities, especially around the idea of not wanting the Gospel to come under disrepute. Their upcoming journey was to many towns with Jewish people and in their eyes Timothy would have been seen as a hypocrite who had abandoned his jewish heritage and faith. What Paul is saying is that no Gentile needs to be circumcised but Jewish people were called to be circumcised and Timothy is making it clear that he is a faithful Jew. His circumcision shows his heart is for his fellow Jewish people, as well as Gentiles. Timothy and Paul will spend many years together. Paul and Timothy have a beautiful friendship. Paul will consider Timothy his spiritual son. And then we read in Acts 16:4-5 that as Timothy and Paul traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in the Council of Jerusalem. And the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers. More and more Jewish and Gentile people became followers of Jesus. Timothy and Paul recognized the importance of reaching all with the gospel of Christ. Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. View live or on demand: For the full list of videos in this series, Dig Deeper, For more check out our Sunday series, God ACTS! Join us Sundays Or watch from our Youtube channel Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app. /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/42959728

The Sermon on the Mount (22) - God's Will 09/22/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (21) - His Kingdom 09/21/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 16) - And You Will Be Saved 09/20/2026

GOD ACTS! (Chapter 16) - And You Will Be Saved Acts 16: 2,500 years ago, the Holy Spirit gave a prophetic word to several Hebrew prophets. It is a word that began to be fulfilled in a dramatic way at the time of the book of Acts, and continues to be dramatically fulfilled in our day in ways that seemed impossible generations ago. “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord just as the waters cover the sea.” We will see in this chapter a dramatic example of how that prophetic word was fulfilled at the time of the early apostles. We will also see how that speaks to us today as that word is being fulfilled in ways they couldn’t even conceived of 2,000 years ago. Is the Book of Acts History or Theology? It is both! Is it descriptive or prescriptive? It is both! THEN and NOW: Walk by the Spirit - Vs 8-9 - Paul receives a vision of a man in Macedonia. Paul and his companions conclude that God had called them to preach the Gospel there - so they followed the prompting of the Spirit. (See Galatians 5:16, 25) Point to Jesus Christ - Vs 14 -15 - They go to Philippi in Macedonia via the Egnatian Way (Road). They go to the river to find a place of prayer and they meet several women there, meeting Lydia. They share the Gospel message with the women. Lydia responded to Paul’s teaching, inviting them to her home. God is moving! (See Philippians 2:9-11) Spiritual Warfare - Vs 16 - 18 - Paul and Silas are followed by a female slave with the Python spirit for several days. Paul gets annoyed and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And at that moment the spirit left her. The word of Jesus has power!! (See Ephesians 6:12) Rejoice in the Lord - Vs 19 - 25 - The slave’s owners realized that their opportunity for making money on the slave was lost, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them to the authorities saying that they were Jews causing an uproar by advocating customs unlawful for Romans. Paul and Silas are stripped and beaten with rods and thrown in prison with feet fastened in stocks. But Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns to God and the other prisoners were listening. They were rejoicing even in their difficulties. (See Philippians 4:4-6) Assurance of Salvation - Vs 26 - 34 - Suddenly there was a violent earthquake and prison doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. The jailer saw the prison doors open and was about to kill himself assuming the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouts, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer runs to Paul and Silas, trembling, he asked what he needed to do to be saved. They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to jailer and to all the others in his house and the entire family was baptized. The jailer was filled with joy.because he had come to believe in God - he and his whole household. (See Philippians 1:6) Vs 35-39 The authorities realize they beat Paul and Silas who were Roman citizens and no roman citizen is to be beaten and flogged so they release them. Encourage One Another - Vs 40 - After being released from the prison, Paul and Silas go to Lydia’s house, where they met with the brothers and sisters and encouraged them and then they left. (See Philippians 1:27f) No matter what the future may hold, we know Who holds the future! This week’s READING ASSIGNMENT: Acts chapter 16-17. Now What? Learn about God at EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: Or watch from our Youtube channel Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website /episode/index/show/awakeusnow/id/42959708

Armor of God #5 - Fit Feet 09/19/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (20) - His Holy Name 09/18/2026

The Sermon on the Mount (19) - Prayer to the Father 09/17/2026

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