Awake Church Winston Salem

Jesus came to earth doing the impossible and bringing heaven's words to earth. Among all that He shared, Jesus talked the most about the mysterious and magnificent Kingdom of Heaven. In this series we explore what Jesus said and dive into this Kingdom that He said we should seek and pursue above everything else. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

After the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. He is God, coming to live inside of us - helping us, revealing Jesus, comforting us and giving us power to be His witnesses throughout the earth. He is for all who believe from the 1st century to this very day. This Spirit of God is the more of God, the nearness of God and God Himself dwelling in us to change us from who we have been into what He wants us to be. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Holy Spirit is the undiluted third person of the trinity, who the Father sent as the great helper and surprise of heaven to live within His new creation. God gave Adam a helper in Eve and God gave all of his sons and daughters the greatest helper in His very own Spirit to do the works of Jesus in the earth through them. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Throughout the ages, the religious spirit has attempted to supplant the work of Jesus. It has wormed it's way into every religion, group and denomination, and is truly an anti-Christ spirit. Matt highlights how we are to be aware of these scheme's, so that we can remain focused on Jesus and find our identity in what He has done on our behalf. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The religious spirit is an anti-Christ spirit that attempts to worm it's way into every mind and heart, becoming a counterfeit spirituality that is devastating. As followers of Jesus, we must too be aware of the devices of the enemy and remain true in our devotion to Jesus and faith in Him alone, not our own works, efforts or law. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Barry and Lori Byrne are the founders of Nothing Hidden Ministries, with the goal to lead people into spiritual, relational and sexual wholeness.

God has given us strategies to live from a place of rest. Debbie Peterson describes three things that try to take away from rest and how to combat them.

Awake's Missions Director, Scott Couch, shares about the story of Esther, and how God has designed each of us and appointed each of us to a specific purpose in life.

The Lamb of God, the Savior of the world has Risen from the Dead. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites all of His followers into something new and full of promise - the invitation of abiding in Him and His love. Abiding in Jesus and His love is both the secret and the power-source producing fruitfulness and answered prayer. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this episode, Matt talks with Kamran Yaraei. Originally a muslim from Iran, Kamran met Jesus in a supernatural way, and his journey and friendship with God has given him a deep passion for the sharing the Father's love with the Middle East.

Guest Speaker, Scott Volk shares on what it means to live a life of true worship, drawing on the Hebrew word "Hineni" which means Here Am I. When we say this to God in true worship, we can expect His supernatural promotion and protection. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In the beginning, God's first word was "Let," and the supernatural ideas in His mind became reality. He continued that throughout the scriptures and invited us to join in agreeing with and allowing His will to be done, His kingdom to come, on earth as it is in heaven. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week, in collaboration with The Breath and the Clay, we hosted guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns. In this message, she shares on wonder and how crucial it is to reactivate wonder in our lives and our bodies through relationship with God. We also had a special guest worship leader this week, with Amanda Cook leading. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Eric Hamm, our Outreach team leader, is passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus. He shares scriptures, stories and testimonies of how we can all share the good news with those around us. This is a practical and encouraging message on sharing Jesus.

We were created and formed with the intention of being friends with God. Friendship with God is the result of the process of walking with God, listening and doing what He asks and loving Him. Friendship with God is the highest privilege of our lives and the ultimate reason that we were born. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

We were created for fellowship with God. Religion is like an inoculation against God. From the beginning, God has always desired to have close relationship with us. We have the privilege and the open invitation to know Him personally, to walk with Him as a friend. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week Barry & Lori Byrne from Nothing Hidden Ministries share powerful insights on marriage, inner healing, and living a Spirit-led life. With years of experience guiding couples through their Holy Spirit-led workshops, Barry & Lori bring wisdom, authenticity, and hope for deeper connection and freedom. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

We conclude the epic prophecy of Revelation, with the reintroduction of the Tree of Life and the New Eden that God has made. The bond-servants of Jesus are the bride of the Lamb, and the age of restoration has taken place, beginning a new age with God in a new world where heaven has come to earth, God lives with mankind and sorrow is no more. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In the scenes unfolding in Chapters 20 and 21, John is shown the binding of the devil and throwing him away, along with the spectacular New Jerusalem, which we are told is the bride of Jesus. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Apostle John is invited to watch the judgment of the Harlot and Babylon that have done so much harm. He then watches the return of Jesus and the announcement of blessing to all who have been invited to the coming marriage of the Lamb. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

As the harlot, beast and anti-christ spirits war against the Lamb, God pours out wrath upon them as the Lamb overcomes them all. Those followers of Jesus who are called faithful and chosen that stand with the Lamb conquer along-side of Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this section, we see the Lord dealing with rebellion and sin, while standing personally alongside His victorious saints as they sing the victory song of the Lamb, echoing the song the Israelites sang when God delivered them from the Egyptians. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this episode of Into the Deep, Matt speaks with author Chris Gore, who has witnessed and helped facilitate many miraculous healings. Matt and Chris dive into questions like - Does God still heal today, or is it only for biblical times? - How does our faith, our disappointment in unanswered prayers, and a "feeling" (or a lack of feeling) play into the reality of miracles and healing? Chris Gore was a pastor in New Zealand before moving to Redding, California in 2006. He was the Director of Healing Ministries for Bethel Church and returned to New Zealand in 2022. While having an unquenchable hunger for God's Presence, Chris' passion is to see ordinary saints walking in extraordinary exploits by releasing the kingdom through healing and miracles. Chris teaches and activates the church to walk in a kingdom mindset and the full inheritance that Jesus paid for. Show Notes: Chris Gore: Website: https://www.chrisgore.org/ Recent Books: #Positioned: to Receive and Maintain Your Miracle - https://a.co/d/hpt52ud Apprehended Identity: Taking Back What Was Stolen https://a.co/d/iMD1S3Y Hydrating Humanity: Join One Tribe at joinonetribe.com or visit hydratinghumanity.org to learn more about life-saving, clean water projects in East Africa. About Awake Church: Learn more about us at https://www.awakechurch.com/ Livestream with us on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. EST Follow @awake_church on social media

As a church, we are very thankful for all that God did in 2024, and looking forward to His works and help in 2025. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The beastly fallen nature of man will rise repeatedly until the end, warning us and encouraging us to not be captivated in heart or character by the world and it's ways. The bride is to keep her eyes on Jesus, the Lamb and be devoted fully to Him through until His appearing. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus humbled Himself, shedding multiple dimensions and power to go on the mission of saving the world. Through love, He came as a baby, grew as a son and became salvation for all of us. Christmas is about Emmanuel, Jesus with us forever! GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus is empowering His followers to overcome and throw down the accuser by the power of His blood, our testimony about Jesus and loving not our lives, even when faced with death. God will supernaturally fight for and protect His bride and her victorious children. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Guest Speaker, Robin McMillian shares that joy is a by-product of the presence of the Holy Spirit in a person's life. Drawing from scripture, he shares how transformative joy can be and how it can bring hope.

Complaint is natural for the selfish, but thanksgiving and gratitude is a by-product of the awakened. For the awakened son and daughter, thankfulness is our new way of living.

God's two witnesses prophesy, die and are then resurrected, signaling the 7th trumpet of God and the declaration of the Kingdom of Jesus swallowing up every earthly kingdom. This pivotal chapter is a turning point in the revelation of Jesus in the earth and with His bride.

This week, Beth Johnson shares on the importance of knowing what season God may have you in, so that you can grow and change with His direction.

This week, Josh Young shares about the importance of lighting up the darkness in the world through the hope of Jesus inside of you, and fulfilling your Kingdom purpose in the world. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Author and teacher Chris Gore joins us all the way from New Zealand to deliver a powerful, perspective-shifting message on renewing your mind, embracing your true identity and grabbing hold of the righteousness in Jesus that you already have.

Special guest and author, Chris Gore, teaches on identity, righteousness and the goodness of God, The Father, and shares that it's from that place that every Christian can activate healing and miracles.

Special guest and author Chris Gore is passionate about empowering ordinary believers to achieve the extraordinary through healing and miracles.  His teachings focus on helping the church adopt a kingdom mindset and fully embrace the inheritance paid for by Jesus. 

In this service, we focus on highlighting the great value of children and the dire situation that is a reality in our nation for fostering and adoption. Matt and panel discuss the fostering and adoption in our local community and the ways in which we can be a part of the solution. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Why is Church unity so important? What are some ways we can unite with other believers? We'll chat about these questions and more in our first ever episode of Into the Deep, a new podcast series from Awake Church. We speak with Steve Witt, pastor and author from Bethel Cleveland. Join Matt Peterson as he dives deeper into conversations on specific topics with knowledgeable guests speakers and leaders.

At the completion of the soundings of the 7 angels, it seems apparent that the 7th angel is an unveiling of Jesus as He declares the completed mystery of the ages - which is Christ in us. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus has broken open the 7th and final seal. Our prayers and the intercession of Jesus has been mingled together before the throne and has released the angels and their trumpets to sound in the earth. In chapter 9, the locusts, which symbolize the religious spirit, are released to torment. Following the tormenting locusts, God releases His innumerable army to defeat the religious spirit, set people free and bring the message of the kingdom throughout the earth. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Revelation Chapter 8 reveals the breaking of the 7th seal from the scroll and the follows the 7 stages of God's dealings within His bride, the Church body. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

As the 5th angel is released to mark the bond-servants of the Lord, he begins with the 144,000. As with nearly everything in this wonderful book, this number most likely represents "who" these people are more than it does a literal number of "how many." We begin to see the processes of maturity that the Bride is going through to be complete in Christ and marked with the invisible mark of the Lord. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this message, Matt reads through the breaking of the 5th and 6th seals of the scroll, the holding back of judgment from the earth and the angel that is sent to seal the bond-servants of God with the mark of the Lord. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Lamb begins breaking the seals of the scroll in heaven and four horses and their riders are released. With Revelation focused on the revealing or unveiling of Jesus, it could be that Jesus is the rider of all four horses, conquering and dealing with numerous areas of sin in order to purify and ready His bride. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Guest Speaker, Josh Young, shares on the topic of enduring and living life victoriously while we are here on earth. Josh shares a powerful message that challenges us to survey how we see God, how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see our circumstances. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites John through an open door into the throne room, the seat of power for the entire universe. In this place, John sees and attempts to describe in language, the authority, power, beauty, wonder and worship that he experiences. It is this realm of heaven where we have also been seated and invited to experience. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites John through an open door into the throne room, the seat of power for the entire universe. In this place, John sees and attempts to describe in language, the authority, power, beauty, wonder and worship that he experiences. It is this realm of heaven where we have also been seated and invited to experience.

As Matt moves toward Revelation 4 when many believe the church is raptured out of the world, he shares the words of Jesus and talks about the importance of living an overcoming life, enduring to the end and what the return of Jesus may look like.

In this message, Matt reads the words of Jesus to the last two churches - Philadelphia & Laodicea. Jesus' personal encouragements, rebukes and promises are very personal and full of hope. As the Laodicean church speaks of our current church age, it's message is particularly relevant and important to us in this moment. It is vital that we live without the mixture of the world and live in intimate fellowship with Jesus Himself, as He stands at the door of every heart, desiring to meet with us. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In His personal message to John the Apostle for the Church, Jesus continue His encouragements and invitation for repentance to His bride. Jesus identifies sexual immorality among the churches, promising that if they repent and overcome, He will give them great reward. These messages are relevant for our age as much as they were applicable to the 1st century church. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give