Awake Church Podcast

We have an unfair advantage. We have the Holy Spirit actually living inside of us to help us as we allow Him. One of the actions of the Holy Spirit is to renew our minds and transform us so that we can think and live like Jesus thinks and lives. The person with the renewed mind thinks and lives counter-culturally as an awakened Son or Daughter of the King. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

An angel told the Apostles to share "the whole message of this life." The gospel or good news or message of this life is a story - the story of what God has done in Jesus. We have this message to tell and the world is ready to hear it. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Awake's Outreach Team Leader, Eric Hamm shares about the difference between earthly treasure and God's treasure. His desire is for all to enter the Kingdom, and He chooses to partner with us to help reach those He longs to connect with. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus said that we are both Light and Salt in the world. We are to shine in dark places and be a flavoring agent wherever we are. In our dark world, God has chosen us to be the ambassadors of His Kingdom who shine with His love and bring hope everywhere we go. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Philip was a man full of faith and the Spirit of God who was selected to feed widows in the thriving church. He also began ministering in power and changing Samaria before being sent by an Angel to meet an African dignitary who would bring the gospel to the African continent. Upon hearing Philip's sharing of Jesus in the scriptures, the African dignitary responds at the sight of water: "what prevents me from being baptized?" A heart response to the invitation of God for everyone.

In this episode of Into the Deep, Matt talks with Paul Cox, a former pastor, author and forerunner in understanding the gift of discernment. In this episode, Paul shares about his life and the journey the Lord has taken him on in the gift of discernment. Paul shares about the supernatural ways that the Father shares what He is doing in the Kingdom, and he even demonstrates what the discernment of an angel can feel like. If you've ever wondered about the gift of discernment, this episode is a great starting place! Paul's Ministry, Aslan's Place: https://aslansplace.com/

Throughout history and the revelation of the scriptures, God speaks in numerous ways. A part of the adventure and privilege of our life as a child of God is to "seek" God - listening for the ways that He is communicating with us and partnering with Him in bringing heaven to earth. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

God is still speaking and we are His children. He communicates in a myriad of ways and a part of the journey with God and adventure in our life with Him is discovering the ways that He is communicating to us. Today, Matt shares a few different ways that God may be communicating with you. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Every 'born-again' follower of Jesus is in the family of God and has access and relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This relationship means hearing God speak to us personally, learning what His voice sounds like and having a life-long adventure of discovering and getting to know Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The gospel of the Kingdom isn't just talk or impressive words, it includes power. Power to save, power to heal, power to forgive, power to deliver, power to do the impossible. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week, our Missions Director, Scott Couch shared new insights on a classic and powerful parable from the Gospels, the Prodigal Son. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this episode of Into the Deep, Matt sits down with longtime friend, Scott Volk. Scott is an author, a podcaster, a former pastor and the founder of Together for Israel, a non-profit ministry that exists to fulfill the biblical mandate to financially support those who live in the land of Israel (Romans 15:26-27), both Arab and Jew. When it comes to the topic of Israel, Scott is full of God's love for every person involved.

Our Pastoral Care Pastor, Dawn Bray shares on the internal “operating system” of our hearts. What do we truly believe about God, about ourselves, and about His promises? Discover how aligning our hearts with God’s truth leads to deeper faith, freedom, and breakthrough.View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/jXr47mgAKRE?feature=shared&t=2741Give Here - https://awake.church/give

This week Josh Young encourages us to embrace self-discipline as a key to spiritual and personal transformation, highlighting the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering change. He challenges us to rely on God’s strength to overcome struggles and live a victorious life through deeper intimacy with Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

We were born into battle and born-again into conflict, but Jesus has given us peace and victory. Regardless of our personality, we must deal with opposition, tension and conflict in nearly every sphere of life. Not run from it, but confront when necessary and stand in the midst of it with love and steadfast confidence in Jesus. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Guest Speaker, Beth Johnson, continues our series called "Life of Faith" and helps us to understand that when we choose to submit to Him in faith, we give God something that He doesn't have - our obedience.

Faith is a necessity in our lives, not a luxury. This currency of the kingdom is essential - essential to do the works of Jesus that believers are all invited to do and essential to live as a partner with God in the earth. Jesus marvels at the follower who lives by faith. We are called to live by faith, not by sight and we must exercise the faith that we have so that it will grow and the lives of others will be changed. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Although living in a world driven by selfishness, the elevation of intellect and the pursuit of riches, we are called and invited to live much differently. We are invited to live a life of Faith in God. Trusting in His ways, following Him into the unknown, always aware that Jesus actually lives inside of us.

In this episode, Matt dives into the life and work of musician and songwriter, John Mark McMillan. A long time friend of Matt's, they reminisce and discuss topics like: - Connection with God and God's love- Is music a gift you're born with?- John Mark's process for songwriting- The story behind his most famous songhttps://www.johnmarkmcmillan.com/

At the perfect time, God sent Jesus into the world. Jesus brought with Him the Kingdom of Heaven and He left it here while encouraging us to pursue, receive, proclaim, demonstrate and pray it. The Kingdom of Heaven is within us and we are here as carriers and dispensers of the robust domain of heaven, sharing it throughout the whole world before the end comes. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Gospel of the Kingdom of Heaven, isn't just sharing about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. It includes the presentation and demonstration of the nearby and accessible domain of heaven that includes love, peace, joy, healing and freedom to all receive and enter it. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus came to earth doing the impossible and bringing heaven's words to earth. Among all that He shared, Jesus talked the most about the mysterious and magnificent Kingdom of Heaven. In this series we explore what Jesus said and dive into this Kingdom that He said we should seek and pursue above everything else. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

After the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost. He is God, coming to live inside of us - helping us, revealing Jesus, comforting us and giving us power to be His witnesses throughout the earth. He is for all who believe from the 1st century to this very day. This Spirit of God is the more of God, the nearness of God and God Himself dwelling in us to change us from who we have been into what He wants us to be. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Holy Spirit is the undiluted third person of the trinity, who the Father sent as the great helper and surprise of heaven to live within His new creation. God gave Adam a helper in Eve and God gave all of his sons and daughters the greatest helper in His very own Spirit to do the works of Jesus in the earth through them. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Throughout the ages, the religious spirit has attempted to supplant the work of Jesus. It has wormed it's way into every religion, group and denomination, and is truly an anti-Christ spirit. Matt highlights how we are to be aware of these scheme's, so that we can remain focused on Jesus and find our identity in what He has done on our behalf. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The religious spirit is an anti-Christ spirit that attempts to worm it's way into every mind and heart, becoming a counterfeit spirituality that is devastating. As followers of Jesus, we must too be aware of the devices of the enemy and remain true in our devotion to Jesus and faith in Him alone, not our own works, efforts or law. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Barry and Lori Byrne are the founders of Nothing Hidden Ministries, with the goal to lead people into spiritual, relational and sexual wholeness. 

God has given us strategies to live from a place of rest. Debbie Peterson describes three things that try to take away from rest and how to combat them.

Awake's Missions Director, Scott Couch, shares about the story of Esther, and how God has designed each of us and appointed each of us to a specific purpose in life.

The Lamb of God, the Savior of the world has Risen from the Dead. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites all of His followers into something new and full of promise - the invitation of abiding in Him and His love. Abiding in Jesus and His love is both the secret and the power-source producing fruitfulness and answered prayer. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this episode, Matt talks with Kamran Yaraei. Originally a muslim from Iran, Kamran met Jesus in a supernatural way, and his journey and friendship with God has given him a deep passion for the sharing the Father's love with the Middle East.

Guest Speaker, Scott Volk shares on what it means to live a life of true worship, drawing on the Hebrew word "Hineni" which means Here Am I. When we say this to God in true worship, we can expect His supernatural promotion and protection. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In the beginning, God's first word was "Let," and the supernatural ideas in His mind became reality. He continued that throughout the scriptures and invited us to join in agreeing with and allowing His will to be done, His kingdom to come, on earth as it is in heaven. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week, in collaboration with The Breath and the Clay, we hosted guest speaker, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns. In this message, she shares on wonder and how crucial it is to reactivate wonder in our lives and our bodies through relationship with God. We also had a special guest worship leader this week, with Amanda Cook leading. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Eric Hamm, our Outreach team leader, is passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus. He shares scriptures, stories and testimonies of how we can all share the good news with those around us. This is a practical and encouraging message on sharing Jesus.

We were created and formed with the intention of being friends with God. Friendship with God is the result of the process of walking with God, listening and doing what He asks and loving Him. Friendship with God is the highest privilege of our lives and the ultimate reason that we were born. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

We were created for fellowship with God. Religion is like an inoculation against God. From the beginning, God has always desired to have close relationship with us. We have the privilege and the open invitation to know Him personally, to walk with Him as a friend. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week Barry & Lori Byrne from Nothing Hidden Ministries share powerful insights on marriage, inner healing, and living a Spirit-led life. With years of experience guiding couples through their Holy Spirit-led workshops, Barry & Lori bring wisdom, authenticity, and hope for deeper connection and freedom. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

We conclude the epic prophecy of Revelation, with the reintroduction of the Tree of Life and the New Eden that God has made. The bond-servants of Jesus are the bride of the Lamb, and the age of restoration has taken place, beginning a new age with God in a new world where heaven has come to earth, God lives with mankind and sorrow is no more. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give