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You don't need to do anything to be right with God other than lay down your life and pick up what Jesus has done on your behalf. This is a powerful thought from Pastor Chris as he wraps up our 'Keep Going' focus. It takes endurance to keep going, which comes from affliction. This all leads to hope.   Chris Foster Sunday 29th September 2024

If you're in the middle of the valley, wondering how to persevere in a situation, allow this message from Kama to motivate you to push into God, pray fervently and allow the Holy Spirit to work in your situation and through you.   Kama Pike Sunday 22nd September 2024

Pastor Rob looks at Job in this message as part of our focus 'Keep Going'.  God was preparing Job for a blessing, but imagine if he had stopped, walked away from what God had called him to and missed out? In the season's when we're not clear on what we're supposed to be doing is when we need to be pushing in to God the most, and this is when He is preparing us for the outpouring of His blessings....

As Pastor Chris continues our focus 'Keep Going', he unpacks the armour of God, in a teaching that will transform the way you've thought about this is the past.   Chris Foster Sunday 8th September 2024

As Pastor Chris launches us into a new focus 'Keep Going', we are encouraged to persevere, just as King Jahoash did. If we put ourselves in a position for God to move in our lives, He will. Pastor Chris unpacks 2 Kings 13, looking at the crucial role Elisha played in the kings life, and how if he remained obedient to the prophet, he could've had a greater victory - if he had kept on going.   Chris...

Have you ever not had a prayer answered by God? Bobby brings a powerful word on this exact reality that he faced in dealing with and moving forward from a trauma. Despite everything though, Bobby continued to pursue God. He ran towards the Father instead of away to the world.   Bobby Pike Sunday 18th August 2024

As Pastor Chris wraps up our focus looking at Canvas Church's vision and values, he looks at the 12, 72 and 120 that surrounded Jesus throughout His ministry. God has a part for every person to play within His church. Sometimes this requires us to be patient, but we can hold into the promises and words God has given us.   Chris Foster Sunday 18th August 2024

As Pastor Chris continues our 'Vision and Values' focus, he dives into the book of Acts chapter 4, and unpacks Peter and John as they go about their ministry, and as they do, they hear, see, and do  what they've been called to. We are called to make an impact around us. May we be like Peter and John. To not walk past opportunities around us to make a difference.   Chris Foster Sunday 4th August 20...

We are called by God for right now. Kairos means a time and a place right now. Take advantage of the time and place you're in right now to make a difference and reach people with the gospel.   Chris Foster Sunday 28th July 2024

Every circumstance we encounter in our weeks is an opportunity for us to apply our faith. In this message, Pastor Rob preaches from the story of the woman who touched Jesus' robe and was healed.  Whatever it is that you're facing - whether it's financial, you're looking for a new job, or wanting a breakthrough in your family, mix in your faith and watch God work in and through you.   Rob Nyasvimbo...

As Pastor Chris continues our focus 'Vision and Values', today he unpacks the church that he sees - this message looks at where Canvas Church is headed, and looks at a church from the book of Acts that can be a blueprint for us moving forward.   Chris Foster Sunday 14th July 2024

Pastor Jason Schroeder brings a word on how we can be effective evangelists for Jesus - which is the ultimate call of the gospel.  As Pastor Jason unpacks Matthew 14, he talks about changing mindsets, breaking free from addictions, as well as being released from idols. Our prayer is that you can be free from these things as you listen to this message.   Jason Schroeder 7th July 2024

This Sunday marks the start of a new book in our church as we launch into the future as Canvas Church. Pastor Chris launched into a fresh focus diving into the vision and values of Canvas Church - we'll be looking at this for the next few weeks to lay the foundations of where we're going.   Chris Foster 30th June 2024

As we wrap up our focus of 'Fire & Wind', Pastor Chris brings a word on what it means to draw near to God in everything we do, and as we draw near to Him, He draws near to us. We need to get ready with our hands, prepare our hearts and be ready for an overflow of hope.   Chris Foster 23rd June 2024

As we push closer to a special announcement service, Pastor Chris unpacks the church that he sees, and how we can grab a hold of this for ourselves. We are called to be a people of fire, that are constantly advancing, not looking back or retreating.    Chris Foster 16th June 2024

As Pastor Rob continues our focus 'Fire & Wind', he unpacks what it truely means to have a fire burning in you, and brings some strong truths that when you're following God, there are some things that you can't tolerate anymore.    Rob Nyasvimbo 9th June 2024

As Pastor Chris launches a new focus 'Fire and Wind' he takes a look at the book of Acts, and what followed on from the day of Pentecost.  Fire is a quick explosion, whereas wind can be steady and constant, it can last a long period of time and build up to something much stronger than when it started. This is what God has in store for us, both as a church and as a people.   Chris Foster 2nd June 2...

You can create new routines alter your body's expectations when you are hungry. The same can also be said for when you are hungry for God's presence, to dig into The Word, and draw in closer to Him. When you're hungry, you pursue more and further than you might've thought possible, but it will cause a desire to go deeper.    Pastor Aaron Pryce 26th May 2024

Pastor Chris sits down with Beth to talk about the bible, digging in to how they study the Word, using a physical bible versus your phone and other tools to give context to the scriptures. Beth finishes off with a few hard hitting questions for Pastor Chris. This is a great reminder that we don't have all the answers, but we can still come unified around the message of the Gospel.

"From generation to generation we will praise His name!" We are the generation of now that gets to praise our God and see Him at work through our lives, and we have the greatest opportunity to invite every generation to join in seeing Heaven invade Earth!   Chris Foster Sunday 12th May 2024

To celebrate Mother's Day here at Awaken City, we sat down with some mum's to talk about the blessings and challenges of motherhood, and how we can lean into God in whatever season we find ourselves in.   Rhiannon Foster, Julie, Cece, Krystal Sunday 12th May 2024

Pastor Chris sits down with our prayer leader, Jen to talk through all things prayer in this podcast. Whether you're not sure how to start praying or you feel like you've hit a roadblock in your prayer life, this is the perfect podcast for you. We pray that this ignites a passion for prayer for you!

As Pastor Chris continues our focus 'Love God', he looks at Exodus 33, and how Moses was able to speak with God face to face.  If you don't have a personal relationship with God, this message will help unpack what it means to be friends with God.   Chris Foster 5th May 2024

Love God Connect Study Guide: bit.ly/4a0j6NF   Worship is something that can take many different forms, it's not just singing songs in church. In this podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with Mitch, one of our worship leaders and preachers, to unpack what exactly worship is and how it can transform us along the journey.

In the world today, love has been so twisted. But what does it actually mean to love God? Jesus said this was the most important command for believers to obey. Join us as Pastor Chris launches a new focus 'Love God' that takes a look at what it really means to love God and how that can flow out into everything we do.   Chris Foster 21st April 2024