City Awakening Church

The first Easter wasn't met with immediate celebration—it was met with doubt. Mary thought someone had stolen the body. The disciples hid behind locked doors. Thomas refused to believe without proof. But when they encountered the risen Jesus, everything changed. Doubt became faith. Fear became courage. Mourning became celebration. "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are...

From "Hosanna!" to "Crucify Him!" in just a few days. Jesus knew the crowd's expectations - they wanted a conquering king on a warhorse. Instead, He came humbly on a donkey, choosing the cross over the crown we all would have chosen. "You would have no authority over me if it hadn't been given to you from above" (John 19:11). Even on trial, Jesus remained in...

In His final hours before the cross, Jesus' heart was burdened. His instinct? Go to the Father in prayer. But here's what's remarkable - He wasn't just praying for Himself or even just His twelve disciples. He was praying for everyone who would believe through their message. That includes us. Jesus cares about our place and purpose in His Kingdom. He prayed that we would be uni...

Title: The Secret Place Scripture: Matthew 6:6 Pastor: Sandy Robertson "I'm satisfied, but I'm dissatisfied" - Can you relate? 💭 This powerful message about spiritual hunger will challenge where your heart truly is. Are you content with where you are with God, or are you desperately seeking MORE? #SpiritualGrowth #SeekingGod #ChristianWalk #FaithChallenge #KnowJesusMore #Heart...

"And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." - Matthew 6:13 When Jesus taught us to pray, He knew we'd need the Father's protection from the evil one's schemes. God doesn't tempt us, but He does provide a way of escape when temptation comes. The choice is ours: take the bait and get hooked, or take the canal God provides for escape. When tempta...

"And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." - Matthew 6:12 When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He included both receiving AND extending forgiveness. We all carry a sin debt we could never repay - like receiving an impossible monthly statement from heaven listing every wrong thought, word, and action. But here's the incredible news: through Jesus, our state...

"Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." - Matthew 6:10 Sometimes our desired will doesn't align with the Father's will. Life doesn't go the way we planned - careers stall, relationships struggle, dreams feel delayed. In those Gethsemane moments, we can learn from Jesus who prayed honestly about His desires but ultimately surrendered to the Fathe...

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." - Matthew 6:9 Jesus revolutionized prayer by inviting us into something extraordinary - calling the Creator of the universe "Our Father." This was the first time in history God gave such a personal invitation to approach Him relationally. When we pray, we're not performing a ritual or trying to impress others with fancy words....

The biggest difference between a follower and a fan? Followers stick around for the entire journey, while fans only stay for the highlights. ⛪ Jesus calls us in Matthew 28:19 to "go and make disciples of all nations." This isn't just for pastors or missionaries - it's a command for every believer as we go about our daily lives. Following Jesus means making a personal decision...

"You can't have Jesus as Savior without submitting to Jesus as Lord." In Mark 4:35-41, we witness Jesus commanding the wind and waves with just His words. The disciples asked, "Who then is this? Even the wind and the sea obey Him!" This wasn't just a good teacher or healer - this was the Creator God demonstrating His lordship over creation. We all face storms in life...

Throughout history, people have had many flawed leaders - prophets who sometimes spoke falsely, priests who failed in their duties, and Kings who ruled selfishly. But in Jesus, we find the perfect fulfillment of all three roles.  "We don't have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin." - Hebr...

Large crowds gathered from across Galilee, Judea, and beyond to follow Jesus. Even His enemies couldn't ignore Him—they plotted against Him because His influence was undeniable. "If Jesus is Lord, then make Him the center of your life, not a footnote." The question isn't whether Jesus existed or whether He was remarkable. History confirms both. The question is: Who do we believ...

Every generation asks "Who is Jesus?" but eventually it becomes deeply personal. Even John the Baptist, one of the strongest believers, wrestled with doubt while imprisoned. Yet when he doubted, he didn't turn away from Jesus - he turned TO Jesus with his questions. Jesus didn't rebuke John for his doubts. Instead, He patiently pointed to the evidence: "The blind receive s...

 As we step into 2026, what if we could move beyond temporary holiday anticipation to something eternal? Simeon and Anna in Luke 2 show us what holy anticipation looks like. After decades of waiting, they recognized Jesus at the temple because they never stopped looking forward to God's work. This year, let's choose to be gladiators instead of spectators in our faith. Three ways to live...

Jesus is the light we're all searching for. He came to shine His light into the darkness of our lives - and that light is still shining today. Sometimes it feels like darkness might be winning, but remember: there isn't any darkness we'll ever face in life that the resurrecting light of Christ can't overcome. The darkness cannot snuff out His light in our lives! 🌟 This Christm...

This Advent season reminds us that God's love isn't based on our lovability—it flows from His perfect character. When we feel unworthy or struggle with our faith, we can find unshakeable foundation in this truth: God's love covers the whole gap between us and Him. The beauty of divine love lies not just in its quantity, but in its action. God didn't simply feel affection for th...

"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!" - Luke 2:14 In this message, Pastor Louis taught on our search for peace. In relationships, finances, or uncertain futures—we often look everywhere except the true source. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came not primarily to give us peace FROM our circumstances, but peace WITH God. The shepherds didn't ju...

Samson had incredible strength to tear apart a lion, yet couldn't tame his own desires. How often do we find ourselves in similar situations—strong in some areas but weak in others? Sin damaged Samson's life, but it couldn't destroy God's grace and power to restore him. Even after his greatest failures, God used him mightily. The same is true for us today. In this message, Past...

How often do we chase after broken saviors—relationships, success, wealth—only to find they can't fill the joy void in our hearts? The story of Samson reminds us that even when the Israelites stopped pursuing God, He never stopped pursuing them. When we look at Judges 13, we see God's relentless love for people who had stopped seeking Him.

In Judges 10, the Israelites fell into this pattern—worshiping false gods until trouble came, then crying out to the Lord as a last resort. God's response? 'Go and cry out to the gods you've chosen.' (Judges 10:14) The truth resonates through the ages: God wants to be the Lord of our lives, not the last resort in our lives.

We're all chasing treasures in this life. The real question isn't whether we're pursuing treasures—it's WHAT treasures we're pursuing. Are they temporary earthly possessions or eternal heavenly investments? The heart motivates our generosity, our hands put it into action, but our heads must make the decision: Will we serve God or money? Will we invest in growing His eterna...

Generosity starts with the heart, not the wallet. It's fueled by grace, not guilt. When we receive the indescribable gift of Jesus, our hearts naturally respond with generosity. Our generosity isn't measured by percentages or amounts, but by the cheerfulness with which we give. In this message we learn that we can give without loving, but we cannot love without giving. 

When we seek our own glory, we invite disaster.  The story of Gideon in Judges 8-9 serves as a powerful reminder of what happens when we forget who truly deserves the throne in our lives. Gideon began his journey in humility, allowing God to reduce his army to just 300 men. Yet after victory, his actions revealed a heart seeking personal glory rather than God's. Our words may profess faith, b...

The world celebrates self-sufficiency and strength, but God often works through our weaknesses. Just as Gideon defeated an army of 135,000 with only 300 men, trumpets, and torches, God delights in using the unexpected to accomplish His purposes. In this message we learned that God often strips away our self-reliance so we can experience His divine power.  Where in our lives might we need to let go...

"The God who is with you is greater than the battles in front of you." - Judges 6:16 Like Gideon, many of us find ourselves threshing wheat in winepresses—hiding from our battles rather than facing them with faith. But God's promise remains unchanged: "I will be with you." What battles are we facing today that seem too overwhelming? Remember that God doesn't promise w...