Awaken Dallas Podcast

When your mind feels like a battlefield, it doesn't have to stay one. This Sunday, Pastor Michael Lombardo talked about what it looks like to let God renew and redeem your mind, taking every intrusive thought captive, letting Him build your faith, and resting in the perfect peace He promises. If your mind has felt like it's working against you, this one's for you. Let's dive into what it means to...

God isn't trying to fix the old you, that version already died with Christ. What He's doing now is something better: renewing the new you, the one that rose with Jesus. In Colossians 3, Paul reminds us that we've already been made new, and we're called to live from that place, not climbing out of who we were, but stepping into the work that Christ completed on the cross. 

In this sermon from Father's day, Pastor Michael Lombardo teaches on discovering true purpose in sonship. What does it mean to embrace your identity as a child of God, walk in His love and acceptance, and live with confidence in the calling He has placed on your life? This message will encourage you to move beyond striving, and step into the purpose that flows from belonging to the Father and the...

We love to romanticize the early church - the miracles, the unity, the power. But Scripture shows us a fuller picture: a church that was devoted, generous, and Spirit-filled, yet also flawed, divided, and still learning what new covenant living looked like. In this message, we walk through Acts 2 and the account of Justin Martyr to discover what early Christian gatherings actually looked like, and...

Missionary and pastor David Peterka joined us at Awaken Dallas to share the story of his ministry rescuing trafficked and abused little girls in Malawi. He didn't hold back, sharing real testimonies, the story of how it all began, and the personal cost of answering this call. Raw, emotional, and filled with genuine faith and hope, this is one of those messages that will break your heart and build...

What does it mean to be the righteousness of God in Christ? In this episode, we explore the life-changing truth of righteousness, not as something we achieve through our own efforts, but as a gift we receive through faith in Jesus Christ. We'll unpack what the New Testament teaches about being declared righteous before God and how that new identity transforms the way we live. Together, we'll discu...

We must not resist death to self, because death must come before the resurrection. Listen in as Pastor Michael preaches on living in resurrection life on Pentecost Sunday. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Instagram page:  h...

We don't war from bible based information; we war from intimate communion with the living God whose Word in our hearts and mouths is living and active! Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks the rhema word of God and the logos Word of God! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information.  Partner with us to advance the kingdom...

When men and women walk together in God's design, the mission of God moves forward in fullness and with divine power and authority. Listen in as Pastor Michael further unpacks God's design for women & men working in unity, in this Mother's Day message. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to adva...

The Word of God is a sharp sword on the inside of us! God uses His Word to speak to us, teach us, and correct us. Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks this topic further! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Instagram page: http...

God's dominion is perfect and good. Sin destroys dominion, so the presence of sin takes humanity out of God's dominion. However, Jesus came to save that which was lost, and by turning to Him, we are restored to the Father's dominion! Listen in as Pastor Selina unpacks this topic. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more informat...

What we prioritize reveals what we value the most. If we are devoted to God, we should be practically beholding Him. Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks practical ways to behold the Lord. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Ins...

Beholding means far more than simply looking; it is the intentional, focused, and sustained act of gazing upon God, His works, or His glory, leading to spiritual transformation. Tune in as Pastor Michael unpacks this more! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www....

How do we react when things aren't going how we want? How do we react when our prayers aren't immediately answered? When we come to the Lord, our natural circumstances don't always get better right away. But He promises to be WITH US when times are hard. So no matter what season you are in, you can look to the King of kings, BEHOLDING Him, and He will be with you. Listen in as Pastor Michael delve...

Jesus is our King, but He is meek! That means that He is gentle, loving, and not harsh with you! Listen in as our friend Eric Gilmour unpacks this topic more. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information.  Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Instagram page: https://www.ins...

God led Joshua into defeating the enemies in order to enter into the Promised Land. In the same way, we can make applications to gain victory over strongholds! Listen in as Pastor Michael dives into this topic! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www.awakendallas...

We must intentionally cultivate our minds to trust in God, not letting ourselves get crippled by debilitating thoughts and difficult circumstances. Speaking truth over our lives strengthens us to pursue the Lord. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https://www.awakendalla...

Throughout our walk with Christ, the devil tries to steer us off the path to distract us. On the one side, we can fall into legalism, and on the other we can fall into lawlessness. Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks this topic! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information.  Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https:...

The enemy wants to trap us in an old covenant mindset, being focused on works-based righteousness. Instead, God wants to transform us inwardly by grace, through faith! Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks this topic more deeply! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https://...

The love of the Father for the world makes us conduits of His love to those around us! Listen in as Pastor Michael Lombardo unpacks God's love for the world, and how we are to take part in sharing it.   If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information.   Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www.awakendallas.com/g...

Faith may seem like a basic concept in Christianity, but we as believers need a refresh of what God says is faith. There is a difference between the general understanding of faith and what biblical faith actually is. Tune in as Gabe Castagno unpacks the topic! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information.   Partner with...

Your sin doesn't change the way God feels about you, but your sin can change the way you feel about God. Sin will harden you if you allow it in your life. Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks how corruptible the love of the world is to the believer. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance...

Theologically, we know that Jesus loves us, but do we really know that deep down in our hearts? Listen in as Pastor Michael talks about God's great love that heals us! If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom: https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Instagram page: https:/...

We aren't creating a vision for AD of what we want to accomplish, but we want God's vision for our church! Awaken Dallas is His church, not ours. Listen in as Pastor Michael talks about not only the vision for Awaken Dallas, but values as we walk in discipleship and how to keep Christ at the center.   If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas...

The Lord wants to deeply heal your heart with His love and faithfulness in new ways. Listen in as Pastor Michael unpacks Psalm 89 and dives into God's lovingkindness and faithfulness. If you would like to get connected with Awaken Dallas, you can go to our website www.awakendallas.com for more information. Partner with us to advance the kingdom:  https://www.awakendallas.com/give/ Visit our Instag...