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The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 7 takes us into the book of Numbers.

Forgiving those who have deeply hurt us is hard, but harboring the bitterness of unforgiveness is worse. Unforgiveness corrodes body and soul and cuts us off from God's healing power. God's love and forgiveness gives us the power to forgive others.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 6 explores the book of Leviticus.

What is the mission of the church? Discover what the word "ekklasia" (often translated church) really means in the New Testament.

Why pray? Because God is real! We can know this from the testimony of His Word, the testimony of the universe and nature, the testimony of others, and personal experience of God in our lives He is a God who answers prayer.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 5 concludes our look at Exodus.

There's a battle going on. It rages everywhere, and also from within. What is the answer to this downward spiral we find ourselves in? It's a person -- and His name is Jesus Christ. So the next question is: On which side will you serve?

When worry afflicts us, God urges us to seek answers and strength in Him. God's antidote to worry is sound, reasonable, and powerful.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 4 discusses the book of Exodus.

Here's a question that many consider controversial: Does Jesus still heal today? If it turned out that He does, from what malady would you like to be set free?

Recent evidence from modern archeology and text studies does support the trustworthiness of the Bible, but the real test is experiential - when people encounter God in the Scriptures and have their lives changed!

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 3 concludes the examination of Genesis.

When we act foolishly, we don't like to be reminded that there will be consequences. If only someone would do something that brings positive, marvelous consequences for a change! The reality is, someone did!

What evidence has God left in His creation? Consider: (A) Fingerprints - "natural knowledge" of God, both innate and evident in the observed world around us; (B) Smudge prints - the reality of evil, or "original sin"; and (C) Nail prints - the only hope of this world, the sacrifice of Christ.

No matter how old or weak you may become, your faith can always mature and grow stronger!

In Matthew's account of the Nativity, we see the faith and obedience of Joseph and the Magi contrasted with the fear, self-interest, and lies of King Herod - a man thoroughly in love with himself rather than God.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). Week 2 starts us off where it (literally) all begins: Genesis.

How do you respond when troubles seem to gain the upper hand? "The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?" is not mere whistling in the dark. It is standing before the darkness and declaring, "You will not win, because Jesus already has!"

In Luke's account of the weeks following the birth of Jesus, we see true devotion to God in the faithful obedience of four people: Joseph, Mary, Simeon, and Anna.

The series "Unsheathing the Sword" is an in-depth, book-by-book journey through the entire Bible. Study materials for the course can be found on the "Bible Studies" page of our website (AwakeUsNow.com). In week 1, Pastor Dodge gives an introduction to the course.

Do you feel burdened, shackled, oppressed, and a slave to the things that dominate you? Freedom is not found in a holiday, nor in a nation, but in a person -- Jesus Christ.

Join us as Pastor Dodge leads us together in a time of meaningful Christmas Eve worship with a powerful message. The service is a continuation of Pastor Dodge's current series, "This Season, Let Him Be Born Inside Your Heart."

In Matthew's Nativity account, Joseph's prompt obedience, even in difficult circumstances, demonstrates what solid faith in God looks like!

Seventeen of the New Testament letters open with a phrase containing the words "grace and peace." Grace, or "unearned favor," ALWAYS comes before peace. Do you wonder why that is?

Mary's response to the angle Gabriel's message shows us the strength and godliness found in a truly humble heart.