Awake Us Now

In times of trial and upheaval, it is absolutely essential that God's people be firmly anchored in His Word. The opening of Peter's first letter to scattered believers reminds us that our faith must encompass both theology and the practice of that Word.

How difficult is it for us to always pray and never give up? How necessary is it?

Why is this Awake's longest Sunday message? We stepped out in faith and asked God to act!

What is the gift of discernment, and what connection does it have to spiritual warfare? Discover the purpose of this spiritual gift from God.

Does God work miracles today? If so, why? What are His purposes for doing such wonders?

To prepare for the Lord's return, we are to put on "the armor of light" -- and that armor is the Lord Jesus Christ Himself!

From Genesis to Revelation, we see godly people walking in step with God. Let's also walk in the light of the Lord (Isaiah 2:5), until the day comes when ALL the nations will walk in His light (Revelation 21:24)!

God's word is more than mere writing on paper -- He desires to write on your heart. Let His living Word light up your path through life!

What is heaven like? Jesus promises His followers a resurrected life with Him, in a resurrected body, in a resurrected world. In short, it will be very different -- and better -- than what many people think!

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is both an act of history and the act of God, and through it God changes lives. On this Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Dodge leads us through the evidence trail attesting to the reality of the Resurrection.

We live in dark days, and people need to see the light. Is there any hope that God will deliver such light into our lives?

"Hosanna" literally means, "Lord, Save us!" On the first Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem in triumph as the promised Son of David who would save, reign, heal, and return!

If you try to build without God's "power tools," you'll end up with just a mere shadow of what you might have had. Do you know about the abilities God equips His people with?

Satan hates prophetic gifts. He's happy when we are content to work in our own strength, but he gets nervous when we listen to God and do as He directs. So, let's make Satan nervous!

While the spiritual gift of tongues is misunderstood by many, it is actually meant to be desired, not feared! But what is the purpose of this gift? What are its benefits, if any?

In the New Testament, healings outnumber all other miracles -- combined. How and why does God heal? Does He even still do so today?

The scriptures declare that "God is light, and in Him there is no darkness" (1 John 1:5). We, who have been changed from darkness to light by Jesus, are now to walk in that Light, showing goodness, righteousness, and truth in our lives.

What does the Bible actually say about the Rapture? Is it important? Yes, because it reminds us where our hope is found - in Jesus and the Resurrection!

Every year since the time of the Old Testament, the Jewish people have observed seven Holy Days. Did you know Jesus Christ is God's miraculous fulfillment of them all?

God told Moses that His name is I AM who I AM. What's behind this fascinating title?

God wants to be known by us. He desires that every person may live with the confidence that He is present and is surely for us!

The thought of the living God is not always a comfortable one. God sees us. He observes what we do in secret. Yet when we look into the eyes of Jesus, we see the God who saves us. And that changes everything.

Have you ever heard someone bluster, "You and whose army is going to stop me?" Well, the Lord of Heaven's Armies is present with us in the face of every kind of opposition!

Jesus has won victory over the biggest opponent of all - the Devil himself. This why the Scriptures offer us assurance both of final victory and of the power of the victory of Jesus in our lives today. "Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: 'The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!'" ( Psalm 118:15)

At the time of this message, the headlines were about war between Gaza and Israel, ISIS beheadings, and the Ebola pandemic. In the face of such things, is there hope for this world? Is there a future?