Onaway Assembly of God

Have you ever made a bad decision in your life that cost you BIG time? It happens, right? But when it comes to spiritual decisions that have eternal consequences, the cost can be more than we realize. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the story of the kings of old, and the sin that was passed down from generation to generation. They only needed to heed God's command to listen to Him, walk with Him, and obey Him. They chose a different option and the outcome... well, listen and find out.

There's a word that got overused and fell out of popularity about 10 years ago, it's the word, synergy. But the reality of the benefits of synergy are still valid today. And as Pastor Kamron states, it's a Kingdom of God theme throughout the Bible. Listen to this week's message as we read the need for the Church to work together in fulfilling the Great Commission. The Body of Christ is not just a singular reality that I can live out on my own... it's a corporate truth that can only work when we recognize "WE" are the Body of Christ.

This week our associate pastor, Pastor Brock, is sharing a message about hearing and obeying the voice of God. Even when it's uncomfortable. Are we willing to get uncomfortable in order for God to move? Are we willing to tune into God's voice and hear his whisper?

We all struggle at times with accomplishing tasks we aren't passionate about completing. However, doing so with our walk with God should not be one of them. Listen this week as Pastor Kamron shares the main thrust of the Book of Hebrews. Jesus is Supreme, and we must guard ourselves against abandoning our faith. We are so glad you are joining with us!

This week is Mission's Sunday and we have Taylar and Micah Smiley joining us as they prepare to go to the Ukraine! Listen to this week's message as Micah shares about their ministry in the Ukraine, and also about the love and grace God has for us... just like Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel. Let's share with the world about the amazing opportunity to be adopted into the best family ever!

We are continuing our series this week on faith through the lens of Jesus walking on water. (And the success/failure of Peter following suit) Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron reminds us that we are all on a faith journey and we are growing each day in faith. What is God calling you to do in 2022? It might be time to get out of the boat! Or maybe you are currently in a storm in your life? It's likely you feel overwhelmed like Peter did when he took his eyes off Jesus and focused on the wind and waves. He began to sink. But Peter's next move was in itself a pivotal act of faith as he called out to Jesus. Jesus is here to save you too!

As we start the New Year, let's do so on the right foot! Many of us have dragged our problems with us into the new year, and it can weigh heavily on us when we see other's seemingly without problems. (They are not problem free btw) But the bottom line is will we walk by faith despite the conflict of life? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron points to the life of Daniel. He chose to embrace his faith in God in the face of great peril. Let's follow in his footsteps and trust in Jesus in 2022. Let's declare this year, a year of FAITH!

When we name our children today at birth, we rarely take into account the meaning of the name we choose. When is the last time you had someone ask you what your name means? But in the Bible, names have important meanings! Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the meaning of God's name, first revealed to Moses in today's passage. (Exodus 3:1-15) We need to take this revelation to heart as we go deeper in the 3rd commandment as well. Check it out and see why!

This week we continue our series as we discuss the name prophesied of Jesus, our Wonderful Counselor. What an amazing truth that we can celebrate this Christmas season! Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron teaches on the reason Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor.

Today we are starting a new series in light of Christmas being only 3 weeks away... WOW! This week, Pastor Kamron talks about the many prophecies that were told hundreds of years before Jesus came to earth, along with the probability of one man naturally fulfilling them all like Jesus. (Hint: It's not possible) Jesus fulfilled OT prophecy and brought the great light to shine in a very dark world. Let's praise Jesus today for His amazing Good News!

We often find ourselves on our journey in life feeling like we can't make it any further... like we may drown at any moment. This week Pastor Shanon is speaking and sharing an encouraging message to keep our eyes on Jesus in the midst of the storm. Rest in Him, and remember... faith floats. :-)

Jesus shows us what it looks like to live a life of a servant right down to the last breath. Listen to this week's message as our guest speaker, U.S. Missionary - Randy Merren, shares a powerful reminder of loving people like Jesus. Here's a quick sound bite... "It Aint About You!"

Often when we hear the word stewardship in a sermon it is when talking about how we should handle our money. This week we are looking at Paul's letter in 1 Timothy where he stresses being a better steward of some more important parts of life. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron lays out what those three things are, and why they matter so much in the Kingdom of God!

Are you in a conflict or battle of some kind in your life right now? If so, is God on your side? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron challenges that question and offers a better alternative. The reality is that we can be RIGHT in our conflict, but react in a way that is not Righteous. Let's ask a better question and make sure God is in our situation with us!

In life, every decision you make has consequences... even not making a decision. (No decision is in fact, a decision) Listen to this week's message as Becky, our Worship Director at Awaken Church, gives us a great word on choosing a Kingdom Legacy. Regardless of your past, God has an amazing plan for your future. Put your FAITH in Jesus!

You reflect who you hang out with the most. Is it Jesus in your life? Do you give off a Jesus Vibe when you enter a room? Listen to today's message as Pastor Kamron teaches from Acts 4 where Peter and John, just ordinary men... are recognized as having been with Jesus. Do you want to reach the world for Jesus? Then we must prioritize spending time with Jesus. Let's change the world!

Today we are excited to have Superintendent of the Assembly of God MI District with us, Aaron Hlavin. Aaron jumps off of Proverbs 24:30-34 and teaches about the need to change something in our lives to get where we are going. (A small change today can mean hitting that God-given dream tomorrow) Listen to this week's powerful message and let the Holy Spirit speak into your life. Whether you are 18 years old, or 80 years old... this word is for you!

There are many truth's in God's Kingdom that don't make sense at first glance. Like "the last will be first", "the poor are rich", and today's focus in 2 Corinthians 12... "When I am weak, I am strong." Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron walks through a situation in Corinth Paul is speaking about in our passage. It doesn't makes sense that he boasts about his weakness, but in the Kingdom of God... it becomes the key to God's power in life.

When God says we must be holy because He is holy... what does that mean? We must be perfect? Is that even possible? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron breaks down what "being holy because God is holy" means in our lives. This command to be holy is not optional, so we really need to know what that looks like!

When life gets hard, we like to pretend we are all good, put on a fake smile, and ignore the pain inside. How can Christians have faith if they admit fear, anger, depression, or any number of emotions are weighing us down? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the reality that life can be tough, and at times we need to recognize our grief. It's often in our suffering that we find what God wants us to have. We need to learn the practice of lamenting in prayer while declaring we still have something of great value... hope.

We have all said "I don't care" from time to time and we show we don't care more often with our actions. But as a Christian, is caring for others a big deal? Do I get a pass if I'm currently struggling through a tough season of life? Listen to this week's passage as Pastor Kamron shares from Philippians 2, where Paul instructs about what our lives should reflect. It probably needs a bit more caring for others than most of us are currently practicing!

We often feel like God can't or won't fix the big hurt inside us. Many times we mask that hurt by focusing on everything else... hoping that once those things are fixed the inside hurt will be too. The reality is God is more concerned with your big hurt inside. He wants to heal your pain. Listen to this week's message as our guest speaker, J.P. Dorsey, shares a timely message about the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. There IS a difference between knowing you are loved, and BEING loved. (Hint: It's a love you need to experience yourself.)

Do you ever feel like you are not good enough to represent God? Maybe you fail too often or don't feel you are perfect enough to share Jesus? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron share about us all being whiffle ball Christians in a baseball world. You just my be right where God wants you, and just the person He needs to reach the world with some really Good News.

Is it important to know God's voice? Is it possible to know God's plan? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Shanon shares the four C's of discerning if God is speaking. We are so glad you are joining with us!

None of us desire to look foolish to our friends and family. We don't wake up in the morning with that goal in mind. However, God wants us to share a message that is often considered foolish to the world around us. Are you willing to obey? Are you willing to look foolish for the sake of someone's eternity? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron talks about letting go of pride and embracing the mission of God.

There are many things in life that we say we can't live without, like coffee for example. (Pastor Kamron says this.) But there are also legit things that we REALLY can't live without, like water and oxygen. As Christians, we like to say we also can't live without Jesus. Do we mean it? Is that was our life reflects? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron talks about John 15, where Jesus teaches us to remain in Him, as He remains in us. We are so glad you are joining us!

This week's service is a message you need to hear! Pastor Kamron is sharing about the power of our testimony and Jimmy and Crystal are sharing theirs. Jesus saved their marriage and healed Jimmy from alcoholism. No matter where you are at in life, there is hope in Christ. Can I get a witness?

Have you ever felt like your concerns in life are not quite lined up with the same concerns God has? You're not alone, we all have moments. But should that cause us to change? Do we need to adjust? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares how we are more like Jonah that we want to admit. It's time for a new perspective through the same challenge God gives to Jonah.

We are guaranteed hardships in life, but what if those seasons of difficulty are actually opportunities to grow in our faith? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the testing of the disciples in the miracle feeding of 5,000 people. Find out how the acronym T.H.O.R. can encourage you as you walk on your journey today.

This week we are looking at a declaration Moses made to God where he says is the mark that sets God's people apart from the world is God's presence. This is important. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the need for God's presence in everything we do.

We are so glad you are joining with us this week! Here in Michigan we are preparing for the short summer season with plans to enjoy ourselves. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron challenges us with the need to stay on-mission and Kingdom Minded. Look, the fields are ripe for a harvest!

What does it take to be a hero today? Is it something only great warriors or people who have impacted countless lives can attain? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron redefines what it means to be a hero. It's a calling you have as a Christian to fulfill the mission of God in your life!

Do you ever feel like life isn't going the direction you thought it should? We all experience this at times, but the reaction in the storm is what matters. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron teaches that it's often in those difficult seasons that you are right where God wants you to be!

This week we have special guest, Eliot Geib, joining us for church. Listen to this week's message as he shares how the Mission of God doesn't start in the New Testament, but from the very beginning of creation. God has a passion for the nations!

This week's message is an encouragement to share our FAITH! Listen to the end and be encouraged as several people share their personal testimonies, so powerful! Pastor Kamron shares Romans 5 and then we look at Paul's crazy experience in Acts 14. Let's share with the world the reason we have hope... it's all about Jesus!

Have you ever seen a plate of food get served to a person at another table and thought, "I want what they are eating!"? There is something about seeing another person enjoying something that creates desire. What if that is how sharing our faith works? What if the way we live out God's love in our life can have that same effect on others? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares what Paul teaches us in 2 Corinthians 5 about allowing God to speak through you and me. Let's hear people say, "I'll Take What They Are Having!"

When do you have JOY in your life? What needs to happen in order to be joyful? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron walks through Psalms, chapter 4, and makes a case for having joy in the most challenging seasons of life. You only need to call on the Father and trust He hears your call today.

Whether you realize it or not, we are all part of a social status pecking order. Some are looked up to as the "Have's" and others are looked down upon as the "Have-not's." It was evident in Jesus day by the company you would keep around table fellowship. Those you were willing to eat with were equals in status. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares Jesus' take on this system. (Hint: He doesn't follow it.) Who are you willing to eat with? Who are you willing to reach out to and connect with? Because Jesus is the Great Equalizer when it comes to the company we should be keeping as Christians.

Do you feel like you are worthless and depressed? Do you have the weight of LIFE on your shoulders? This message is for YOU! Listen as Pastor Kamron's wife, Shanon, shares an experience she had this week with Jesus. She was feeling stuck as the devil kept pointing her to all her struggles. THEN, God showed her who she TRULY is in Christ... and He will do it for you too! Find freedom today!

There are many things Jesus teaches that we should be applying to our lives, actually everything Jesus teaches. But if we are being honest, some are harder than others. Like this week's message. Listen as Pastor Kamron talks about the command Jesus gives that says we are to love our enemies. (Not just our neighbor... our ENEMY) The person that hurt you, caused pain, and doesn't deserve anything else from you... There are no exceptions to this rule.

The Good News of Jesus is only the Good News if Jesus actually came back from the dead. Our Christian faith depends on this fact! Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the reason why we can be certain that Jesus DID die, He WAS laid in a tomb... and Jesus DID rise from the dead. Let's share the truth with the world, Jesus is alive!

If you pay attention to the many speeches given in the Book of Acts, you will find a common theme in each of them. They are all prioritizing one message. Jesus Christ, resurrected. This topic is often missing from our witness as Christians. This needs to change. As we continue the story in Acts 29 with our own lives, let's share the message that is just as important today as it was in Acts!

Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron talks about the focus of much of the Book of Acts, but with a twist. The Book seems to abruptly end in a way we don't typically see a story end. The reason is the story doesn't END in Acts 28, but continues in Acts 29 with you and me.

Is the Bible we hold in our hands today the same words that were inspired by God 2,000 years ago? (Have they been altered or changed in any way?)Since the oldest manuscripts we have are all copies, how can we know that the Bible is reliable? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the historical facts that show us the Bible is, in fact, the most reliable book of its time. Here's how we know.

When we find ourselves in desperate situations, we often repeat the phrase, "Desperate times call for desperate measures." This philosophy makes sense if you have no hope. But as a Christian, we must take a better path. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares the true source of our hope that is OURS for the taking.

As we read today's passage about Jesus stopping to heal a blind beggar on the side of the road, it is a teaching moment for us in 2021. Jesus was on a mission to the cross, yet He was willing to stop and love a nobody. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron encourages us to implement the willingness to stop.

This week's message is Pastor Kamron's final message in "The Blessed Life" series. It seems like an odd combination, to pair suffering/death with being blessed, right? Listen and find out why this makes sense and let's finally answer the BIG question of the series; "Do I want to be like Jesus?"

Are you struggling with something in life today that seems impossible to fix? Maybe you have even given up on God? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron shares two impossible situations in Luke, chapter one, where God makes the impossible possible. Be encouraged that this is the same God that is STILL with us today. What do you need to do in order to make room for God to do a miracle in YOUR life?

How can FATIGUE be a blessing? How can find yourself in a place of exhaustion with nothing left be a good thing? Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron talks about he blessing of fatigue. (It really IS a blessing)

How can an unanswered prayer be a blessing? The answer will depend on your view of God's plan for your life. If you hold it higher than your own plan then unanswered prayers are good. Listen to this week's message as Pastor Kamron walks us through the account of Lazarus, a seemingly unanswered prayer, and the outcome that nobody saw coming!

We are continuing "The Blessed Life" series this week with the blessing of limitations. Listen as Pastor Kamron shares how God gives us guardrails we need to obey. We THINK being limited is a punishment but with God it brings freedom, joy, and blessings!