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God is building two things; His Church and your life. Ps Jon discusses how these two things work together to accomplish the vision of the Kingdom.

Biblical hope isn't wishful thinking or a feeling. It is a confident expectation or assurance based on a sure foundation in Jesus Christ. We are meant to live with great anticipation that something wonderful is about to happen. Let hope reinterpret your circumstances.

Burn the Ships is a call to radical trust—a moment to leave behind not just what weighs us down, but what we've secretly trusted more than God. On Shredder Sunday, we confront both the weights that crush us and the sin that trips us up, naming the fears, reports, patterns, and beliefs that have kept us stuck. Through Scripture and personal testimony, this message reveals a consistent biblical truth: God's calling always requires leaving something behind before clarity ever comes. As we step into a new year, the question isn't whether we trust God—but what we're finally willing to surrender so we can truly run free.

In order to truly trust God, you must surrender what you've been trusting instead of Him. One of the great through-lines of Scripture is this: God's calling always involves leaving something significant behind. Not after clarity. Not after certainty. But before. Leaving is not loss. Leaving is trust in motion. Some people don't struggle to believe in God. They struggle to stop believing in the things that feel safer than God.

The Christmas Story is about heaven's intervention into the history and the destiny of mankind! Mankind sinned against God in Eden and were cast out of Eden and mankind on a continuous trajectory away from God until Christ came and redeemed all. Now instead of the destiny of a lost eternity, we have eternal life in Heaven with God!

We often misunderstand seasons, expecting constant harvest when sometimes God has us in winter—a season of rest, trust, and investment rather than visible fruit. Winter doesn't mean something is wrong; it means the soil is resting, roots are deepening, and pruning is happening to make room for future growth. Just as farmers rest the land, tend the vines, and repair their tools in winter, God uses these seasons to heal hearts, strengthen foundations, and prepare us for what's next. When we change the meaning of winter from failure to formation, frustration gives way to peace and hope. Learning to embrace "winter" allows us to trust God in hardship, knowing that new life and harvest are being prepared beneath the surface.

So often when we worry or are confused we go to the world for answers. Or we go to works to try and force the hand of God. In the story of the prodigal son, both brothers miss out on the blessing in the house for different reasons. Seek God first and watch His grace and blessing fill your life.

The great test and struggle of this life on earth is to walk in sync with heaven. When our lives are in sync we experience God's hand of blessing and heaven flows to earth in our lives. When we are out of sync, we miss God's best for our lives.

The Holy Spirit wants to partner with us to reach the lost by spending us on Rescue Missions for the Kingdom of God. This message will ignite a fresh passion for seeing the lost saved and set free!

Christmas can easily become filled with all the wrong things unless lean into the Holy Spirit in our lives. Learn how to keep Jesus and His presence in everything we do in the Christmas Season so we can experience His love and peace.

The Lord is always speaking, but do we know how to hear His voice? We can learn to hear his voice through His Word, through peace, through prayer and through other believers. When we hear his voice and obey it, we can be someone else's miracle.

This sermon dives into the honest tension between a loving God and the painful realities we face. Using Matthew 14, we reveal how Jesus meets us in grief, multiplies what we offer Him, and calls us to trust Him in storms we didn't choose. It's a message about becoming unoffendable and finding peace beyond understanding.

In this 3X10 message, you'll get a small glimpse into the heart of Awaken Academy where education goes beyond the classroom and is a journey of transformation. We believe learning should awaken identity, inspire excellence, and cultivate Christlike character. You'll hear from an amazing student, incredible teacher and founding board member whose lives have become powerful testimonies- marked by growth, purpose, and faith that influences every sphere of their world.   For more details about Awaken Academy text "Academy" to 55525

Dr. Matt reminds us that when we tune our hearts to hear the Lord, we step into clarity, confidence, and divine direction. As we silence the noise and lean into His whisper, we invite God's presence to guide our steps with wisdom and peace. This message calls us to live with awakened discernment so we can recognize His voice and follow it boldly.

Don't let fear and looking back keep you from the Legacy God has for you. Pastor Tessa Fuller reminds us that God's promises are always ahead of us, never behind us. When we stop rehearsing old doubts and release the grip of yesterday's disappointments, we make room for His grace to pull us boldly into our future. Legacy isn't something we stumble into—it's something we step into with courage, conviction, and trust. Keep your eyes forward, your heart steady, and your faith anchored in the God who leads you from glory to glory.

In this message, we dive into the top three craziest themes in the Bible—covenant, miraculous provision, and the unstoppable grace of God—pulling out wild stories that reveal God's character and power. You'll be challenged to honor, build your family, strengthen your faith, and remember that God can provide anything, at any moment, for anyone

When we are grateful, we attract favor and blessing. When we criticize, condemn and complain, we repel. We need to continually choose an attitude of gratitude in all circumstances. When we have a heart of thankfulness and praise we attract God's presence and power. God's presence is our eternal blessing!

In this powerful message, Ps. Leanne teaches on the life of Abraham. She shows us that, we too, can leave behind a legacy of obedience, nobility, and faith.

In this inspiring and uplifting message, Pat teaches on the many attributes that come with leaving a legacy for your family and generations to come. We always love hearing Pat speak as he's been a friend of Ps. Jurgen and Leanne and Awaken Church for decades. Make sure to lean in and take notes :)

There used to be a very popular board game called “snakes and ladders” where it was a race to the finish, first finished wins the game. Ladders accelerated your climb, whereas the snakes caused you to lose territory. In this powerful message, Ps. Jurgen takes about this Biblical principle. 

In Psalm 126, God is revealed as the God who restores the fortunes squandered by previous generations through idolatrous living. Many generations have to seemingly ‘begin again' because the poor choices, vices, and infidelities of the previous generations. However, there is a God who is above that and who delights in restoring the fortunes to those who call upon His name!

Acts 1:8 says, “You shall receive power.” We only believe in one ghost here at Awaken, and that is the Holy Ghost. He won't hurt you; he will help you. He's not a ghost you should run from, but rather you should run to Him!

In this powerful message, Eric explores what it means to be a King in God's Kingdom. Eric gives us practical lessons about leaving a legacy from the life of King David as outlined in 1 Chronicles 17-29.

God's will doesn't just happen. Yes God created everything and is sovereign, but it takes Christians taking authority to enforce the will of God.

Morality doesn't save, only Jesus saves. In this power-packed message, Ps. Matt our children's children knows what the future looks like with Jesus.

An encounter with Him will move you from your normal state to and EXTRA-ordinary state. In this powerful message, Alex talks about this extraordinary advantage we have with God on our side.

Our God is a generational God. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Awaken Church is passionate about raising up the younger generation to be ministers of the gospel. We hope you feel inspired and empowered by these five young preachers!

In this powerful message, Eric explores what it means to be a King in God's Kingdom. Eric gives us practical lessons about leaving a legacy from the life of King David as outlined in 1 Chronicles 17-29.

The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:19-20, which says to, “Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Are we doing what God has asked of us? Tune into this message from Ps. Leanne as she encourages us to see the best in people, and to make disciples!

In this powerful 3x10, three generations of leaders speak on their testimony and what legacy looks like for them and their family.

The Great Commission is found in Matthew 28:19-20, which says to, “Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Are we doing what God has asked of us? Tune into this message from Ps. Leanne as she encourages us to see the best in people, and to make disciples! 

In Aesop's fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, the over confident hare thinks his speed is the guarantee of success and victory; however, the tortoise, who's us, shows us that persistence and consistency prevails. It's a parable of living life with the long game, not the short and the immediate.

If you've felt overwhelmed by headlines, false prophecies, or social media fear, this message will reset your focus. Learn why every generation has predicted the end — and why Jesus told us to watch, not worry. Stop doom scrolling. Start running your race. Discover how to run with endurance (Hebrews 12), how the Church fuels courage, and how to live ready and radiant until He returns. Perfect for anyone wrestling with anxiety, prophecy confusion, or wanting to live on mission in chaotic times.

We can read the same scriptures over and over again, and never think twice about it. Yet depending on the season we are walking through, that same scripture can be profoundly impacting and life changing.

In this refreshing message, Ps. Tenai explores God's design for connection — to dine with Him, stay awhile, and then set the table for others. Our homes and hearts become the place where heaven meets earth, and where a holy legacy is born.

Legacy isn't what we leave behind — it's what we build within, provide for, and tear down for the next generation. In Recipe for Legacy, Ps. Alex unpacks God's divine blueprint for Kingdom Legacy — shaping minds, resourcing mission, and removing high places so the next generation can build altars of worship that endure.

While the world around the Christ believer live their lives with the fatalistic “Che Sera sera” — whatever will be will be. Not so for the believer. Once born again, the spirit of God seeks to fill the believer and empower us to become a futurist.

Do you want to be known as an obedient soldier to God? In this passionate message, Jon dives into four mighty men of valor who displayed obedience to God in a way that has rarely ever been seen.

There are many spiritual forces that can affect our lives, due to generational curses. In this freedom-filled message, Ps. Mikala shows us how to be released of those forces.

Christ commissioned us to be His hands and feet in the earth. When the world gets dark, we are called to be the light! In this powerful message, Ps. Matt encourages us to light it up!

When we are disobedient, it doesn't just affect us, it has devastating effects for everyone around us. In this revealing message, Ps. Becky reads out of the book of numbers and shows us that all God needed was one righteous person to stand in the gap, and an entire nation would have been saved. 

All throughout the Bible we see how sacrifice separates certain people to carry the presence and power of God. From the Levites in the Old Testament to Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament. In this power-packed message, Ps. Jon tells us that if we want to be separated for the glory of God and receive favor, sacrifice will be a part of our journey.

There is a world out there that does not live in reality. Everything is now being staged—and there is a staging happening like never before. In this powerful message, Casey uses discernment to bring the truth to figure out what is real and what is not real.

If you're a Christian, you need to understand that you have spiritual authority. The prophet Elijah walked in it. Jesus Himself taught and acted with authority. What they both practiced is present for you today. In this message, Ps. Mark shows us what the ancient path of spiritual authority means for us and what binding and loosing really means.

As the world gets darker, we get brighter. In this revival message, Ps. Don shows us how we can go from persecution to passion—this is our finest hour. 

As the world gets darker, we get brighter. In this revival message, Ps. Don shows us how we can go from persecution to passion—this is our finest hour. 

Get ready for greater levels of transformation. In this powerful message, Ps. Don discusses the need to be more than modified, but to be transformed by the love and power of God.

We are living in unprecedented times, calling for unprecedented action from the church, which will result in seeing unprecedented miracles! This message will teach us what our role as a believer is, in seeing God's will come to pass.

There are many different churches, denominations, and religions. Is there a standard that can separate the false from the true? Tune into this powerful message, as Ps. Jurgen explains that the proof is in the power!

On the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Ps. Matt talks about ways we can honor his life! Are we living a life like Charlie lived - bold and courageously?