Awake Us Now is a body of believers who: WORSHIP the Triune God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Praise Him with joy and thanksgiving for He is God and He is good; WALK by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and the clear declaration of the Scriptures. Such a daily walk is a far cry from mere religion or "church as usual;" WITNESS to Jesus Christ our Savior in daily life situations. Take seriously His call to make disciples. ...
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Real People, Real God - Matthew: Following
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Jesus Christ calls every person on earth to follow Him. Matthew teaches us how to answer His call!
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Questions - Week 7: How Should I Read the Bible?
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Today's question, "How should I read the Bible?" is often asked by new believers, church going people who've never read the Bible and those questioning what they've heard about the Bible. It is often stated this way: ⁃ Which is the best Bible translation? ⁃ Where should I start as I begin reading? ⁃ What schedule should I follow? ⁃ Where can I find…
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How do we deal with worry that threatens to overwhelm us? Be it money, job security, relationships, health, current events... the list goes on! How does a believer deal with these? There is clear guidance and Godly wisdom in the Scriptures. Scripture testifies to this truth: God cares for His Children. He calls on us to TRUST in Him, REJECT the lie…
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The Gospel of John Week 21 Scripture: John 16:1-5. This week we head into more of the final hours before Jesus' arrest. We open with John 16:1-5 ""All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. They …
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God's promises require faith on our part. But what does faith look like?
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When King Josiah could have relaxed and coasted through the remainder of his life, instead he relentlessly pursued revival. Why?
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Real People, Real God - Hezekiah: Intercession (Part 2)
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When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?
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Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah - Week 11
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Pastor beings today's class with a Flashback to twelve years earlier from where we left off last week in order to take a look at the prophet Elisha. Elisha's name means "God is my Salvation." Even in this dark time of history, God uses Elisha to draw people back to Himself. Elisha's Ministry ⁃ Moab revolts (2 Kings 3) against Israel. ⁃ Widow's oliv…
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Real People, Real God - Hezekiah: Intercession (Part 1)
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When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?
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Real People, Real God - Elijah: Angel Armies
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Are we mere pawns of geo-political forces? Or is there more to this world than meets the eye?
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Questions - Week 6: Why Read the Old Testament?
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Today's question, "Why read the Old Testament" is often asked by church going people. It is often stated this way: ⁃ The Old Testament is so hard to understand. ⁃ I like the New Testament better than the Old. ⁃ God seems so angry and mean in the Old. ⁃ Hasn't the New Testament replaced the Old? ⁃ All those animal sacrifices are a huge turn off. Why…
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Pastor exposes a current day lie, tracking the events causing the decline in understanding this truth: "Wise men and women still seek Jesus." Pastor shares evidence and proofs of this truth. This is a powerful message!
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The Gospel of John Week 20 Scripture: John 14:31 - 16:3. Our study of the evening of Jesus' Passover meal with His disciples continues. In our opening verse of John 14:31 we read, "Come, let us go." Pastor shares an ancient Christian tradition that states Jesus met with his disciples in the upper room in a location in the southwestern corner of the…
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Feel all done in? God isn't finished with you. At the end of your rope? He's on the other end, lifting you up!
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Real People, Real God - David: Forbearance
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Forbearance is defined as restraint and patient endurance in the face of provocation. Got Forbearance?
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Real People, Real God - David: Confidence
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We all face giants in our lives, but where does the confidence come from for us to do so?
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Kings & Prophets: From Solomon to Jeremiah - Week 10
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Today we will be taking a look at 25 chapters that are both exciting and complex. The 25 chapters: 1 Kings 15 - 22 2 Kings 1 - 11 2 Chronicles 17 - 22 A period of approximately 33 years. As our study begins we see Ahab (874-853 BC) - is the ruler of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and Jehoshaphat (870-848 BC) - is ruler of Judah, the Southern Kingdo…
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Real People, Real God - Samuel: Listening
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Is listening to God easy, or difficult? What are the sacrifices and benefits of doing what He says? This message includes personal testimony of both the costs and blessings of listening to God's voice.
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When enemies and dangers assail us, where do we find the valor to defeat them? Ask Gideon.
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Questions - Week 5: Can I Trust the New Testament?
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Pastor opens by sharing that he is convinced the New Testament is genuine and true. Having read the Bible over 90 times in the last 15 years and having read original sources and the writings of scholars over the centuries, he is convinced the New Testament is trustworthy. To answer today's question, Pastor takes us on a journey through other common…
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The Apostle Paul wrote his Letter to the Philippians while he was in prison, awaiting trial and possible execution, weighed down with concerns for his fellow believers,. Yet the letter is filled with joy and exhortations to rejoice (16 times in four chapters). How could he rejoice in those circumstances? The answer lies in this truth: True joy is f…
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The Gospel of John Week 19 Scripture: John 14:6 - 31. As we continue with more of the evening of Jesus' last day with His disciples, we see Him sharing important teachings with them. ⁃ that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life ⁃ that He is the only way to the Father ⁃ the promise of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate ⁃ that He's going way for a wile bu…
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Real People, Real God - Joshua: Battle Plans
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The battle of Jericho, the battles waged by Jesus, and our own daily battles are surprisingly (or, perhaps unsurprisingly?) all interconnected.
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Fear paralyzes us, both throughout history and still today. The good news is, however, that God's perfect love casts out all fear!
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Too often we seek a "God" who is recast in our own image; one who is comfortable with who we are and with whatever we want to do. We look for a little "sprinkling of religion" to season our everyday lives, but God wants us to turn to Him alone and receive real life, both now and forever.
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