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Join us for part three of our Advent series as Chris illustrates what it looks like for Jesus to be our everlasting father.
Join us this Sunday as Chip Ingram shares what it looks like to respond to life’s challenges as a Christ follower in 2020.
We’re so excited to kick off Advent season with a 4-week series called ARRIVAL: A Weary World Rejoices. Tis the season to celebrate the arrival of Jesus – as our wonderful counselor, everlasting father, mighty God, and prince of peace.
Join us this Sunday as Chip Ingram shares an important message on the topic of what freedom means for Christ followers. 1. I don’t have to control – I have to submit 2. I don’t have to hurry – I have to listen 3. I don’t have to fear – I have to love... Read more »
Join us for a special sermon on 11/8 with Ryan, reflecting on the recent presidential election and our hope, perspective, and attitudes as followers of Christ.
This week we are learning about the third member of the Trinity: the Holy Spirt as we conclude our series on the Apostle’s Creed. Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, God in very God who alone gives new life to the believer [Regeneration: to spiritually be made alive] and... Read more »
At the center of Christianity is not a philosophy or a list of rules to obey. At the center of Christianity is a person. Jesus doesn’t ask us to believe in his teachings, or say that he is pointing the way to God. Jesus calls us to believe in him and that he is the way,... Read more »
What do we do when we are faced with tough passages in Scripture? How do we know how to interpret them and understand what God really means? Throughout the Bible, we see how tightly Jesus holds to the Word of God. It seems to be that we should know the Bible better so we can... Read more »
The early church was incredibly diverse ethnically, socioeconomically, and politically. As theologian Scot McKnight describes, it was a “fellowship of differents and unlikes”. However, it was their unwavering belief in Jesus that united this fellowship of differents. It was this unity of belief amidst their diversity that made the early church irresistible and unstoppable. Why... Read more »
“Love your neighbor as yourself” is one of Jesus’ most famous quotations, but it often does not get the depth of understanding it deserves. We understand this command today as simple, trite, and easy, but Jesus understood this as a kind of dedication to others that would not just take a retweet, a post, or... Read more »
The Christian life can often feel like an enormous add on: what do I need to do on top of everything else I’m already doing in order to be right with God? But Jesus’ primary command to us is to love God with our whole life—heart, soul, mind, and strength. The command is a quote... Read more »
What happens when you can’t see the end? What do you do when you have no estimated time of arrival? Right now, many of us are waiting: waiting for justice, waiting for peace, waiting for healing, waiting for normalcy, for reconciliation, for hope…we are a people waiting. How can we wait well and what can... Read more »
Join us this weekend to hear how the early church prayed when they were faced with opposition. How when they came face to face with power trying to shut down the spread of the gospel, instead of praying for protection or even removal of their enemy, they prayed for boldness.
We don’t just want to return to our old ways of relating and waste or crisis. We want to use this as an opportunity to hit the reset button and restore a Gospel vision of community. Join us for our new 4-part series out of the book of James, Social Restoration.
Baptism is long understood as the first step of becoming a follower of Jesus. When we are baptized, we go under the water to symbolize the death of our old self, and are then brought out of the water as an image of the new life we’re given in Jesus. It is the outward expression... Read more »
Because it has been around for so long, it’s easy for us to lose the meaning of communion—or struggling with the meaning all together. Why do we take it? Why is it important? And now, during a global pandemic where most churches are online, communion seems to be something on the back burner of most... Read more »
Resiliency is the ability to withstand or recover from a difficult situation. Aldous Huxley once wrote, “Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him.” In the final installment of our series Resilient, we are going to discover there are very specific spiritual practices resilient... Read more »
This week Pastor Chip Ingram continues our Resilient series through the book of James. There is power and freedom as we grow in our spiritual maturity; becoming “the person who lacks nothing.” But this requires radical repentance and a wholehearted cultivation of the Word. How do we step into this power? Tune in as we... Read more »
Every emotion has been magnified during this season. We are not just tired, we are exhausted. We are not just weary, we are overwhelmed. And we are not just disappointed, we are angry. Anger can be lethal. Left unchecked it has the power to undermine our most important relationships and cause us to make decisions... Read more »
Resilient[def]: the ability to withstand or recover from a difficult situation Storms reveal the foundations we built our lives on. The good news is that even if all is washed away there is an opportunity to start new and to rebuild from the ground up. The question is, what are you going to rebuild your life... Read more »
We are all living through a heartbreaking historic moment in the world. One that will fundamentally reshape life as we know it. And in the midst of these chaotic turbulent times, our world is desperately searching for hope. Where do you find hope when it looks like all hope is lost? Join us Easter Sunday, as we discover how... Read more »
It feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath us. In a blink, our world was turned upside down by this pandemic. Fear and anxiety have become our constant companions. How do we find courage when we need it most? How do we live courageously in the midst of uncertain times? Uncertain times... Read more »
One of the consistent motifs throughout the Bible is that of the wilderness, desert or valley. And time and time again, we see that God is a God, who not only meets His people on the mountain tops, but he moves to meet us in the valley places of our lives. Which is really good... Read more »
During a time when so much is taken away, what can we be sure lasts? How does a Christian perspective on eternity shape us in a time where everything seems to be disappearing before our eyes? The book of James shows us both the fleeting nature of life and the hope found in an eternal... Read more »
SPECIAL NOTE: In light of coronavirus and the recent guidance by the CDC, we will NOT be hosting in-person gatherings but are transitioning to an online church experience for the next few weeks. Live stream us during our usual service times on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. Our world is flooded with... Read more »
Depending on your culture, suffering is either inevitable, accidental, or an illusion. Worse, some see it as a result of personal wrongdoing. Whatever the case, our response to suffering tends to be avoiding it at all cost. Christianity teaches something different: not to avoid suffering, but to receive it as a lesson and a gift.
America’s relational anthem is simply to “follow your heart.” We believe our emotions are the best guide for making relational decisions and that they are the truest thing about us. But the Bible teaches us that the heart is deceitful and sick – who can understand it? Join us this Sunday as we dive into... Read more »
We all long for an intimate, life-giving, character-shaping relationship that has a rugged commitment to one another. Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert you are hardwired for deep and meaningful relationships. The question is, how in the world do you have that kind of relationship? Join us for our new series, Relational Intelligence, as we... Read more »
How do you discover a vision big enough to give your life to? Many people embrace a vision that is too small and so it does not sustain them for a lifetime. Jesus gave his first followers a compelling call for their life. As a result, this ragtag small group revolutionized the world.... Read more »
How does a vision become a reality? It is not as complicated as we tend to think. Join us as we look at God’s surprising solution for accomplishing his purpose in our lives and His vision for our church.
What will you fight for this new year? It’s a powerfully clarifying question. Answering this question well is the first step God uses to awaken a vision within us. Will you fight for your marriage? Will you fight for your integrity? Will you fight to be a man or woman of God?
A Majestic Baby King has been born, and it’s time to share the news! But instead of sending angels to proclaim this arrival to the noble and elite, God chose a group of lowly shepherds to be the first to hear this good news. This week we’ll experience this story through the lens of the... Read more »
When the early followers of Jesus described the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, they called it really good news. Something had taken place in the outskirts of Bethlehem that changed the world as we know it. Join us as we take a fresh look at the Christmas event through the eyes of Joseph to... Read more »
We begin our advent series in the place of Israel right before Jesus arrived: in the dark. We listen to the prophets to remind us that as the people of God we can be certain God has brought light to dark places. As Christians, we need not be afraid of dark times because Christ has... Read more »
We are all on the pursuit for peace in this wildly disordered world. In our pursuit, we cannot seem to find peace that lasts. What if God promised us a peace that is full, whole, and not circumstantial? Join us as we explore how to have the peace God promises us.
This week, we continue our two part celebration of Above & Beyond. We look back at what God has done and is doing as well as look forward to what God has in store for us.
The Bible teaches us that generosity is the gateway to intimacy with God as we steward the Owner’s resources to please Him. In part one of Above & beyond, pastor and author Chip Ingram provides motivation and practical application from Scripture to help each of us grow towards a life of greater giving.
Join us for the conclusion of our Exiles series, where Ryan takes us through Courageous Leadership looks like.
What do you do when you are stuck in a system you cannot change? Join us as Ryan unpacks what Beautiful Living means.
Now that we’ve been encouraged to live the life of an exile, what does our new community look like? What practical steps can we take to crave the spiritual life that Jesus wants for us to grow abundantly? Join us on Sunday as we dive into 1 Peter 2 with Ryan.
This week we will look at how in the midst of an uncertain turbulent world we have a living hope because of the resurrection of Jesus. This living hope leads to holy living. The pursuit of our lives reveals where our hope is set. In verse 13, the Apostle Peter says, Therefore, with minds that... Read more »
“The church exists to set up in the world a new sign which is radically dissimilar to the world’s own manner and which contradicts it in a way that is full of promise.“ – Karl Barth Join us this Sunday as we embark on a new series, Exiles, going through the book of 1 Peter.
Jesus’ hope for his followers what that they would “love one another as I have loved you.” Learning to love each other in the way that Jesus has loved us is a lifetime’s work. And in our world of technological interconnection, we need a fresh perspective on friendship. What does it mean to be... Read more »
To be a Christian is to say, “Jesus is King.” This means Jesus becomes the dominant voice in our life, the one we follow, no matter the cost. The journey of giving up what we have for Christ is the journey of a “disciple,” or student of Jesus. Today, we will explore what it means... Read more »
Seven years ago, God birthed a movement called Awakening. Join us to celebrate that victory with baptisms and seven stories of life transformation over the last seven years.
We are a four-generation church for this generation. How can we exist to awakening this generation to Christ no matter how old we are? As we close out our series, On the Mountain of God, we invite you to join us for a special service with time to reflect, pause, and spend an extended... Read more »
Reverence is the proper response of worship before a Holy God. In A. W. Tozer’s classic work, Knowledge of the Holy, he writes, “Left to ourselves we tend to immediately to reduce God to manageable terms. We want to get Him where we can use Him, or at least know where He is when we... Read more »
Who is God? What is He like? How do you move from knowing about God to truly knowing Him personally? What is His Name? In this third installment of On the Mountain of God, God reveals: this is my name, “I AM.” Moses, in response to God’s call on his life, asks “Who am I?”... Read more »
Every single person is on a quest for transcendence; to catch a glimpse of glory. Our daily activities are an endless pursuit, a searching, and a wandering — hoping to discover that which our heart was made for. You were created to worship. God made you to worship. There is a longing in your soul that will... Read more »
The New Testament paints a picture of the church that may look very different from your picture of the church. Many of us see our pastors as “religious professionals” who do the work of the ministry for us. They preach, lead, and do works of service for the community. But the New Testament shows us... Read more »
One of the most common knee-jerk reactions to hearing the word “evangelism” is fear, timidity, and most often believing that “it’s just not my gift.” But what does Jesus actually teach us about evangelism and the call on Christ followers to spread the Good News? Join us this Sunday morning as one of our powerhouse... Read more »
Within the church, there are varieties of gifts. Some of them, like hospitality or service, look familiar to those on the outside of the faith. And yet others are strange: prophecy, tongues, healing—what do these words mean? And how can we practice these gifts in the modern church? Join us for a special Sunday with... Read more »
All of us desire to be good at something. We want to contribute in some meaningful way through a set of gifts. In God’s grace, he’s given us spiritual gifts. This term often carries a lot of baggage and is dangerously misunderstood. How does a healthy understanding of the spiritual gifts lead us to a... Read more »
Grace is deeper and more wonderful than you could ever imagine. You are saved by grace and invited to a life empowered by grace. But does this mean we do nothing? How do you experience the empowering grace of God in your life?
When Paul, an early follower of Jesus, was suffering and hurting, he heard Jesus say to him, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). This profound statement helps us understand that the most important thing we can do during hard times is remember God’s grace. How can we make a habit of... Read more »
At the end of Jesus’ message, the gospel writer Matthew records the response from his listeners: “the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.” What did Jesus say that brought the crowds to this point? How did he conclude his message? What... Read more »
Along the narrow road, Jesus warns us of the voices we will hear along the way. “False prophets,” he calls them—those who beckon us off the path, work to divert our discipleship. Jesus teaches they will be difficult to recognize: people are not all that they seem. We need the help of Jesus to be... Read more »
In the final section to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus show us the absolute importance of practicing his words. The vision for a flourishing life has been given, but now it’s time to put it in to practice. Through this final section, Jesus tells us the strange truth: while everyone is invited into... Read more »
Have you ever been confused with what God is doing in your life? Or what He isn’t doing? Have you ever been so desperate for Him to change your circumstances and yet things don’t go as you planned? Join us this Sunday for a special stand-alone message on the book of Habakkuk with our Communications... Read more »
A.W. Tozer wrote, “What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” If we think correctly about God, we will live lives of peace and confidence, but if we do not think correctly about God, our life can be full of anxiety. If we think incorrectly, we will always... Read more »
Pigs, pearls, and planks. What did Jesus mean by His profound teaching on judgment in Matthew 7:1-6? Join us this Sunday morning as our Campus Pastor, Christina, continues our “Anxious” series with a powerful message about the anxiety we have in our relationships with others in response to judgment. How should we model Jesus’ teaching... Read more »
The future can be exciting, enticing, and scary all at once. Because we cannot see what will happen tomorrow, our imaginations run wild with various scenarios of how things might go. Some of us are paralyzed by the possibilities. Most of us experience some level of stress, anxiety, and worry about the future every... Read more »
What do you value? What do you treasure? One of the ways Jesus combats anxiety in our life is by questioning what we see as most important. In America, we are bombarded with all sorts of messages that promise us a peaceful life. And yet, the things we add to our lives that we think... Read more »
What do you do when you don’t know what to do? How do you pray when life is desperate? Join us as we conclude our Sacred Rhythms series as Jesus gives us a spiritual practice to engage in when you need God most.
https://vimeo.com/329600821 This Sunday we continue our Sacred Rhythms series on the topic of PRAYER. Centered around the Lord’s Prayer, join us as we unpack 5 prayer practices that help us develop intimacy with God.
There are moments that change the very course and direction of our lives. Some are small, some are big moments. Some are great and wonderful moments. Others are painful and difficult moments. We call these defining moments because these handful of moments end up defining the very course of one’s life. Did you know God... Read more »
https://vimeo.com/327853727 You are created to have a personal relationship with your Heavenly Father. Prayer is the pathway to experiencing intimacy with God. The problem is for most people, prayer remains a mystery. What do you pray? When should you pray? How do you pray? As a result, it becomes a duty and drudgery rather than... Read more »
We live in a fast paced, high pressure, results oriented area. In Silicon Valley everything has to be bigger, faster, better. And so we live rushed, hurried lives that leave us feeling empty and running on fumes. Is there any way to experience a new normal that is actually life-giving and soul refreshing in the... Read more »
Jesus said, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” That sounds nice but it is not realistic. How do you love the friend who betrayed you? How do you love your ex who stabbed you in the back? How do love the boss or coworker who has gone out of his/her... Read more »
We hold these truths to be self-evident— You have the right to LIFE, so live life how you want. You have the right to LIBERTY, so don’t let anyone infringe on your freedoms. And you have the right to pursue HAPPINESS, so do whatever makes you feel good. And then there is Jesus’ controversial invitation–... Read more »
Jesus’ redefinition of marriage was so controversial that in his day even his own disciples said, “If this is how it is, then it is better to avoid marrying in the first place.” The disciples’ words echo the view many today hold towards marriage. Is marriage just an antiquated tradition from a by-gone age? What... Read more »
We live in a culture where your sexuality has come to define your identity. Desire is sacred and ultimate. And anything that stands in the way of desire is evil. And yet the deep longing for intimacy persists and is left unmet. Could there be an intrinsic connection between love, sex, and God that we... Read more »
How difficult is it for us to do what we say we will do? Jesus’ teaching that our “yes” should simply mean “yes,” sounds easy on the surface. But the more we examine our life, we will see our failure to keep commitments. We make excuses for not following through, we love the word “maybe,”... Read more »
“Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” Psalms 133:1 We’re called to love one another, but what do we do when we are overcome with anger? This week as we continue our Controversial Jesus series, we’ll be taking a deeper look into what anger actually is and isn’t — and... Read more »
It seems our country is more divided than ever with a growing polarization between Republicans and Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives. Hot topic issues like immigration and climate change are used as weapons to entrench each group in their proverbial corner. How are followers of Jesus to respond and engage when it comes to politics in... Read more »
To close the series, we go back to the passage before the famous “salt and light” passage in order to understand the implications of living this way. Jesus tells us we are “blessed” when others revile us “for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” On... Read more »
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that... Read more »
In Jesus’ day, salt was primarily used as a preservative for meat, it was ground and ingrained into the food in order to keep it fresh. In a similar way, Christians are to live “in the world but not of it” (John 17:14-19). How are we, like salt, to be “ingrained” in our culture and... Read more »
Join us for a candlelight service on Christmas Eve at 4pm. As a reminder, there will be no Awakening church services next Sunday, December 30th. We hope you enjoy time with your loved ones!
We would like to think that those who desire peace would be promoted, but human history would tell a very different story. We do not naturally seek peace, nor do we naturally receive the truth of God. What happens when we dedicate ourselves to being “peacemakers?” We certainly receive the blessing of God, but what... Read more »
There is a way of life that is counter-intuitive and counter-cultural that brings about human flourishing. What if the path to flourishing was found in the mercy we give and not the money we make? What if happiness had more to do with ones character than their capacity? Jesus invites us to reconsider what we... Read more »
Our American culture says, blessed are the successful, the rich and powerful, the Instagram famous. Blessed are those who are able to do what they want, whenever they want. If this is true, why is it then that we as a culture are never truly satisfied or content? Could it be that what the world... Read more »
Jesus Christ’s central message was the “good news about the kingdom of God,” which was all about flinging wide the doors to heaven. If the doors to God are wide open, and if our own order of the world doesn’t matter anymore, what does? Losing our own superiority and identifying our need for God will... Read more »
Being thankful usually comes after we have received something first. We tend to think that gratitude is a something we give to somebody else. In this standalone sermon we’ll explore the power of expressing thankfulness and how God uses gratitude as a gift in our lives.
Anytime you step up committing to do what God has called you to, you can expect to experience opposition. In our final episode of our Above and Beyond series, we will learn how Nehemiah not only faces both external and internal opposition but rises above to fulfill his God-sized vision.
Every great movement of God has a group of people who sacrificially gave of their lives to see the vision become a reality. In episode 6 of our series in Nehemiah, we discover the power of a personal commitment. There can be no real progress made until first there is a deep personal commitment.
We’re stoked to welcome Phil and Diane Comer to Awakening this morning! The Comer’s are longtime friends of Awakening. They are pastors, church planters, encouragers, writers, and disciple-makers. Many start out well, but few finish well. We all want to hear Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” What does the path to staying... Read more »
In the fourth installment of our Above & Beyond series we discover a vital yet often overlooked prerequisite to living above & beyond the status quo. For us to a life filled with significance we need a strategic plan. There is an old adage that says, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”... Read more »
How do you move from feeling stuck in life to living out your God given purpose on this planet? In part 3 of our series Above & Beyond, we will discover how a single step of faith has the power to not only get you unstuck but position you to experience the power of God... Read more »
In the next six sessions, we will examine the conditions that characterize those whom God strongly supports; those whom God uses to make a significant impact using the life of Nehemiah as our model.
When we see how diverse and different Jesus’ table is, and how different our own group might be, we start to realize this might be harder than we thought. If we all sit down at the same table, how can we maintain unity over the long haul? How do we commit to one another when... Read more »
God is passionate about filling his table. So much so, that He desires that ALL are invited and that all accept the invitation. As Christians, we partner with God by committing to a full table. We need to both take our seat and invite others to sit with us.
Jesus opened up the gates to the kingdom of God not just to good people or bad people, but all people. The non-religious and religious are welcome, but more than that: the sinners, the tax collectors, and those who hate God are invited to dine with Jesus. How is this possible? If Jesus has welcomed... Read more »
Thanks for joining us for a very special milestone in the life of Awakening Church. We’re stoked to celebrate six years of growth, community, and freedom in Christ.
Fall is in full swing. School has started. Summer vacations are a thing of the past. The pace of life is picking up with rapid speed. Join us this Sunday as we stop and allow our hearts to catch a breath, remembering the power and wonder of the God’s reckless love for us.
In our final installment of “SAFE: it’s killing you”, we will look at the importance of having conviction to truly live a life of significance. In a world filled with pressure and where compromises lurk around every corner, how do you rise above the fray to be a person of character and integrity?
How do we live with confidence in a confusing world? Life’s hard. If it’s not a relationship issue, it’s a health problem. Or maybe work is falling apart. You have prayed but nothing seems to change. Where is God in all of this? This week in episode 2 of our series SAFE we will be looking... Read more »
You are not created to play it safe. The Roman historian Tacitus noted, “The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.” The great needs in our world will not be solved by governments, more education or new programs. The great needs in our world will be solved when followers of Jesus stop settling for a... Read more »
Our family pastor Kirstin Nolte was formerly a winemaker. Come hear more about how her experience as a vintner relates to our relationship with Jesus.
When Jesus taught his followers to pray, he desired that they would learn to pray “and not lose heart.” But due to life’s difficulties and the various circumstances that invade our lives, we often lose the ability and the desire to pray. How does this happen? And how can we prevent it from happening? Is... Read more »
Do our prayers affect the way God acts? Would things turn out the same whether we pray of not? This week, we will see that prayer is the tool God has given his people to use in order to partner with him on earth. With all of the mystery surrounding this subject, we can be... Read more »
Life in prayer begins with who we are before God. When Jesus’ closest followers requested that he teach them to pray, he told them to begin by calling God “Father.” While our own earthly experience may have polluted this term, it is the key through which we learn our primary posture in prayer: dependance.
As we begin this important series on prayer, we are reminded that prayer is a divine invitation to dialogue and relationship, mission and partnership with the Lord. We will examine heartfelt questions that God’s people have asked from the moment God invited them to pray: If God is in control, does prayer matter? Why should... Read more »
What do you do when nothing in life makes sense and it feels like the world is falling apart around you? Do you grin and bear it? Well, you don’t have to. You can turn your grief, pain, and suffering over to God in a process called lament. Lament is the honest expression of what... Read more »
In our modern age of instant gratification, we tend to believe God’s work in our life will follow suit, that everything should happen quickly. But as the body of Christ, the church is called to something deeper: faithfulness. God does not call his church to solve problems quickly, but to obey him faithfully. Join us... Read more »
When we join churches, we often think of our needs first: how will this community help me? What does this church offer for someone like me? But the work of Jesus transforms us to consider others first, changing us instead to ask: how can I help this community? Where can I contribute? Join us as... Read more »
Our expectations for what the church should be might be detrimental to our spiritual growth. How can we adjust our feelings about church even if we’ve been hurt by it?
Join us as we dive deeper into the meaning and history of communion during our worship service.
Having the Gospel allows us to share it boldly. This Sunday, we’ll look at what it looks like to grow in boldness when talking about God.
Many followers of Jesus have opted to stop sharing their faith to the people in their life. There are many reasons that have caused this in Christendom. For starters, when a follower of Jesus considers talking to someone about God, it often produces anxiety. They may get overwhelmed, feel intimidated, worried, or just plain fearful... Read more »
God has called us to partner with him in loving others and sharing the gospel along the way in regular, ordinary ways that lead to transformative experiences. This happens as we share our story of how Jesus captured our heart, through the story God is writing in our lives, and through our everyday relationships.
Before we talk about God, we must know God. Knowing God starts with embracing his gospel, which is the good news that God has come to us in Jesus. This transformative message—the gospel—is something we must constantly remember as we allow it to change our lives from the inside out. We never graduate from the... Read more »
What does good living actually look like in a broken world? Why does it matter so much? Good living calls us to honor everyone always. A common misconception is that honor and respect are the same thing. Join us Sunday to learn the practical steps God commands us to take when it comes to honoring... Read more »
Many things motivate us to live a good life. Some of us are motivated by success, money, our families, or maybe a significant person in our life we’re hoping to impress. But are these things the best fuel for a good life? The gospel of Jesus helps us understand that it is God’s grace that... Read more »
How do we become a good church? First, we must recognize that it is GOD who defines what is good. As a church we are committed to developing godly leaders (you!). Join us on Sunday to find out what that entails. https://vimeo.com/265258950
Which life is the good life? Who is truly a good person? What is actually GOOD for human beings? Join us this morning as we kick off our brand new series diving into the book of Titus. This Sunday will outline the chapters in this short book; how to have good church, good relationships, and... Read more »
All of us are looking to belong. All of us need a home. Come and hear about the love that brings us home.
This week we welcome our guest preacher, Dr. Charlie Self, as we continue our series Thin Spaces — the places where heaven and earth meet. Dr. Charlie Self’s life mission is encouraging, equipping, and empowering destiny in Christ. Charlie is presently the Professor of Church History at The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield,... Read more »
A single moment has the power to change the very course of your life. The moment with the Samaritan woman and Jesus at the well was nothing short of defining. Here was a woman who was thirsty; both physically and spiritually — yet she didn’t see the correlation yet. Join us this Sunday as we... Read more »
This week our Protege team takes over Awakening! Led by Felicia Larson, Protege is a 9 month intensive leadership and development program designed to empower our next generation of leaders. Hear their stories and be encouraged!
Words have power: the power to heal, to wound, to tear down, to build up, to encourage, or discourage. So much so that the Bible says our words are a matter of life or death. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” – Proverbs 18:21 The critical question for us today is how will we use... Read more »
If you want to react like Jesus, you must regularly interact with Jesus. Today at Awakening we’ll be joined by guest speaker Chris Nye. He will be reminding us of this simple yet powerful promise: When we seek God, we don’t have to cross our fingers that He will be found. He will be found... Read more »
“We all want progress, but if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.” – C.S. Lewis
Join us for a special message this Sunday as Ryan interviews former NFL star Eric Frampton. Have no plans to watch the big game yet? Come hang with us at Forager SJ for a live stream party after service! “Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” Winston... Read more »
The friendships in your life will determine the potential of your life. Who are you surrounding yourself with? Who makes up your tribe? You’re only as strong as the quality of friends you allow into your life. Yet, what exactly makes a good friend?
Join us as we study the life of Israel’s greatest king: David, an unlikely shepherd boy who became a great warrior and king. One known for being a man after God’s heart yet had major personal failures and flaws that ultimately undermined his potential.
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is already upon us. A new year with new possibilities is right around the corner. As we dive into the new year we want to help you get a fresh vision for your life and for the year. Join us Sunday, January 7th to hear about Awakening’s vision for... Read more »
Would it be amazing to know the future? We live in trying times with anxiety looming at every corner. You cannot turn on the TV without another stressful report on our world’s turbulent times. Yet, as Christians, we have hope. God has an amazing plan for your life and you do not want to miss... Read more »
Why did God become a man? Couldn’t he have come in another way? A pervasive thought in our culture today is at our core, humanity is basically good. If we are instinctively good, it should reason that we would be getting better as a society. However, when one looks at the world today it is not... Read more »
Something caught my eye. It caused me to stop in my tracks. It was only but a glimpse but it changed my life forever. It is amazing how all it took was a glimpse to redirect the very course of my life. The same is true for you. When you catch a glimpse of who... Read more »
Something caught my eye. It caused me to stop in my tracks. It was only but a glimpse but it changed my life forever. It is amazing how all it took was a glimpse to redirect the very course of my life. The same is true for you. When you catch a glimpse of who... Read more »
In our hurried lives we often find ourselves distracted from God rather than being distracted by God. Learn how to encounter His transforming presence in the business, the mundane, and even the ordinary of everyday life.
In our busy, hurried, device-driven society, many of us find ourselves very productive and successful in our work, but still longing for more. More real connection and deeper, more loving relationships. Learn the power and beauty that can change your life when we learn to live fully in the present.
In the Silicon Valley people work endless hours to get ahead, yet find themselves completely worn out. How do you truly enjoy what you have without wearing yourself out? Can you truly experience contentment?
We often do not think about our legacy until it is too late to do anything about it. The truth is every single one of us will leave a legacy. How we invest our time, finances, and resources today directly impacts the legacy we will leave behind tomorrow. What legacy will you leave?
We live in a scarcity-mindset world. It tells us that we will never have enough and we will never be enough. We are consumed with getting more yet find ourselves living with less of what matters most. How do you truly experience financial freedom and peace in your life?
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting…” You are more than your Instagram post. You are more than what you drive, what you wear, how you look or how well your kids behave. What does it mean to be truly beautiful?
Words are powerful. They are like a double-edged sword, either building others up or tearing them down. And just because everyone has the right to their opinion doesn’t mean everyone’s opinion is right. Imagine if we actually applied the age old wisdom of, “if you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all”... Read more »
Time is precious. It’s limited and non-replenishable. We cannot make more time. And nobody knows exactly how much time they have left. With the time that we have, how do we ensure we invest our time wisely? How do we make sure that we carve out time for what matters most?
How do you discern what job to take, who you should marry, or where to live? The future is filled with uncertainty and questions that can be overwhelming; if not paralyzing. Where do you find clarity in the midst of uncertainty? How do you discover God’s will for you life?
We are created for relationships. Every one of us longs to belong. Yet it seems like we are losing the ability to have meaningful friendships. How is it so many people feel so alone in such a socially connected world? And how do you experience meaningful unfiltered friendships?
What if I told you there is something more valuable than gold and even better than being smart. We have more technology, more information and more education yet many people are not thriving. Why? Because wisdom is the essential ingredient for navigating life well and flourishing. Where do you find wisdom? Join us as we... Read more »
Awakening is 5! It is hard to believe it has already been 5 years and we threw a big bash to celebrate.
We exist… Have you ever wondered: Why the church? Why did God choose a group of imperfect people to express His perfect love to hurting world? More specifically, why Awakening Church? What will be our impact? What will be our legacy? As we close our series Irresistible, we look to the future of the church... Read more »
You are made for more. You are created to make an impact. You have a purpose and you play an important part in bringing heaven to earth. This week we welcome guest speakers Jimmy & Genea Horner as they share how we can join God in what He is doing.
The early church was incredibly diverse ethnically, socially, economically and politically. As theologian Scot McKnight describes, it was a fellowship of differents and unlikes. Uniting this fellowship of differents was their unwavering belief in Jesus. The unity of belief in diversity made the early church irresistible and unstoppable. Why does what we believe divide rather... Read more »
The church in America is messy for all the wrong reasons. As a result the church ends up turning people away from Jesus rather than toward Jesus. Completely resistible. This was never what the church was intended to be. What does it look like to be a messy church for the right reasons? How can... Read more »
Our hearts easily drift from God, which is why we need worship. For it is in worship we are reminded that His heart never drifted from us. As we close out this series, we are diving into the last Psalm with our guest preacher, Josh Fox. Join us to discover how to worship and experience the heart of... Read more »
Have you ever looked around and wondered why is life so unfair? Why do I struggle, while others get ahead? Why even follow God? What do you do with the pain, the confusion, the anger? This week we look at a raw, honest prayer that many would not dare to pray. Join us this week... Read more »
When life gets hard we often lose perspective. When the waves of adversity roll in one after another it can feel like there is no hope and no end in sight. How do you regain perspective in the storms of life? How do you experience peace in the storms of life?
We all long to change, to grow and to experience life transformation. Sometimes we try quick fixes or self-help books and other times we just give up trying altogether. How do you truly experience life-change that lasts? What is the secret to becoming the person you long to be and who God made you to... Read more »
How do you face the future in times of confusion? What do you do you when you feel stuck or paralyzed in life? Maybe you’re stuck relationally, in your marriage, with your kids or with a close friend. Perhaps you are overextended in your job. The pressure and the pace of the Silicon Valley has... Read more »
As David moves towards the end of his life, he pens not only the most well-known Psalm, offers a beautiful depiction of who God is and how He desires to relate to us. This Psalm gives us perspective on life, and guides us into truths that we can cling to, especially in the more difficult times... Read more »
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night” (Psalm 1:1). Join us as we kick off the... Read more »
This week, Steve Saccone talks about the Armor of God. He describes the six pieces of armor referred to in Ephesians 6 and the practical applications they have for our lives. He also presents a “battle plan” for us to implement in our everyday lives so we can live in truth and freedom.
We believe wherever prayer focuses the power of God falls. Often the missing ingredient in many followers of Jesus’ lives is prayer. Prayer is to our faith as breathing is to our bodies. Join us as we talk about how you can truly know God personally and not just know about him.
Join us this week as we dive deeper into the reality of the Unseen world – looking at who is the Evil One and what is his role in the world.
There is a spiritual realm that is as real as the air we breathe and as powerful as the wind we feel on our skin.
Join us as we wrap up our series Workology by discussing – What does success really look like?
Join us this week as we explore how to establish and maintain a healthy rhythm of life… “Our fear of not mattering much has the potential to draw us away from what matters most.” – Andy Stanley
This weekend we will talk about how to “be” at work as we continue to learn about biblical truths that influence our work life.
This week we dive into the myths of work and begin to look deeply at the theology of work.
Hope is the confident expectation of a better tomorrow. Our world is a mess — globally, politically, socially, and for many, personally. Where do you find hope when it feels like all hope is lost? Join us as we discover how, in the darkest hour, hope rises strongest.
Hope rises from unlikely places. This week, Ryan will talk about our partnership with Haiti and how the gospel has transformed lives in unexpected ways. We’ll also hear from members of our Haiti team about how God has been using them.
Join us as we explore how the Scriptures guide fathers and mothers in relationships with their children.
The most important and often missing ingredient in a relationship is honor. Embracing a culture of honor is required for us to experience the kind of relationship we desperately long to have. With honor, relationships can weather the storms of life and soar to new heights. Without honor, relationships struggle, limp along and ultimately deteriorate.
We are addressing one text that has been abused and misused in the church. It’s a text about marriage — more specifically, a text about the idea of submission. What does the Bible really say about men and women in regards to marriage? How are men and women designed to relate to one another? How... Read more »
There is a myth about marriage many people believe that doesn’t lead to the happiness they’re seeking. What is the goal of marriage? What is the foundation for a healthy and flourishing marriage?
On Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest and most watched game in the world, Awakening will interview a former NFL player to talk about the idea of a game and how it relates to our real everyday lives: preparation, focus, hard work, execution, team and more. How do we live out the “game of life” in... Read more »
The rhythm of Silicon Valley is success at any cost and busyness as a badge of honor. Why does this leave us with less significance, fulfillment and peace? Is there a better rhythm God has in mind for us?
Jesus offers us a model of how to build stronger and more purposeful relationships with intentionality through meal sharing.
Grit is enduring short term pain for long term gain. How can we live with the power of passion and perseverance in a world that desires end products without the process?
Join us as we envision what life will be like in the year 2022 and how it can powerfully impact your 2017 for the better.
We live in a world that is desperate for some good news. At the center of Christianity is not a set of morals, philosophical teachings or even religious dogma. At the center of Christianity is good news not good advice. Something happened 2,000 years ago that has the power to change your life today. We... Read more »
When we see the Christmas story from Joseph’s perspective, we discover not only the mystery of God at work, but how to choose well even when life doesn’t make sense.