Awake Us Now

The Gospel of John Week 22 Scripture: John 17:1-21. Pastor starts today's class off with an interesting observation. The other three gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke mention the prayers of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, but John does not. John talks about the prayer that occurred before Jesus got to the garden, the prayer He prayed on the way there.  When we put those two different sets of pra...

No matter what we have done, God calls us to repent and turn to Him. The example of Manasseh shows how God can use even the most despicable individual to demonstrate His grace and power.

We all have blind spots. Wouldn't it be great if Jesus could help us see them? He can... and He will!

Happy Thanksgiving!  This is a time to thank God for His amazing blessings. Thankfulness is an important part of our lives. Thankfulness is to be part of the life of every believer. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."  God calls us to rejoice in Him always and calls us to pray continually. He...

Ever feel trapped in a hopeless situation? Let Jesus Christ surprise you!

John the Baptist preached a message of repentance which asks for a twofold response -- that of turning FROM sin and death, TOWARD God and life!

Jesus Christ calls every person on earth to follow Him. Matthew teaches us how to answer His call!

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 lies of the Enemy, ACT on His promises, and GROW in...

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 will do such things because they have not known th...

God's promises require faith on our part. But what does faith look like?

When King Josiah could have relaxed and coasted through the remainder of his life, instead he relentlessly pursued revival. Why?

When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?

When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?

Are we mere pawns of geo-political forces? Or is there more to this world than meets the eye?

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!

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 city of Jerusalem on the Western Hill.  Using t...

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!

Forbearance is defined as restraint and patient endurance in the face of provocation. Got Forbearance?

We all face giants in our lives, but where does the confidence come from for us to do so?

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.

When enemies and dangers assail us, where do we find the valor to defeat them? Ask Gideon.

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 found in Christ! Paul points us to Jesus Christ 75...

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 but will come back     ⁃...

The battle of Jericho, the battles waged by Jesus, and our own daily battles are surprisingly (or, perhaps unsurprisingly?) all interconnected.

Fear paralyzes us, both throughout history and still today. The good news is, however, that God's perfect love casts out all fear!