Awake Us Now

Isaiah's prophecy that "a virgin will conceive" is amazing, controversial, and absolutely gracious when we consider the historical context in which God spoke it.

What is Christmas all about, anyway? What's to be gained from all the hoopla over the birthday of a so-called "Savior" 2000 years ago? What's in it for me?

The more we know God's Word -- a.k.a. Truth -- the better we will do in the True/False tests of life!

Are you seeking God? Learn from the Magi how to seek Him, find Him, and follow Him.

What benefits does God provide His people through the gift of prophecy?

In Luke 1-2, we see the promised Messiah coming to Israel to reveal Himself, and God's prophets declaring and acknowledging Him for who He really is.

What did the shepherds see and hear on the first Christmas Eve? Let's hear from an eyewitness about the awesome things that happened one night near Bethlehem.

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.

The miraculous pregnancy of a young virgin in a dirt-poor town teaches us how God blesses.

When told she would bear the Son of God, the Savior of the World, Mary could have reacted with fear and doubt. Instead, she responded with faith and humility.

God's faithfulness resulted in Joseph's faithfulness. May we each respond in similar fashion!

Visions and dreams are certainly not common experiences. But when God *does* speak, we had better listen!

The world says, "This is all there is, so go for it." But God says, "There is more, far more -- go for that!"

In the first chapter of Luke we see that when God moves, it is an awesome thing to behold. God has never stopped moving, but acts constantly throughout the ages and in our day, revealing Himself and calling all people to Him!

Mary and Elizabeth welcomed the promise that the Holy Spirit would fill their lives. Their example shows that when we allow the Spirit of God to guide and direct our lives, amazing things happen!

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.

Zechariah was a devout man who thought he was prepared to meet the Living God - but reacted with fear and doubt when God showed up. God graciously gave him a second chance to respond with faith, and extends us the same grace to us when we falter and fail!

The world has cheapened the idea of "love." What is real love? What does God say it is?

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.

The mission God gave to followers of Jesus is *not* to get along with the world... but to change it!

How do we tell the difference between truth and lies? Look to the Lord Jesus, who *is* the Truth!

Paul's letter to the Romans is one of the most important books of the Bible. It is also one of the best commentaries on the Old Testament ever written. It speaks powerfully to every generation, including our own.

God's desire in marriage is to produce families that truly do express genuine, Godly, sacrificial love to one another, and that such love may bless generations to come and be a lighthouse to a darkened world.

God is calling us not to an institution, but to Himself. Awake, Church, and pray for revival!