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Discovering God's plan for your life isn't a formula, but a relationship. (Psalm 37:1-7)
With the Holy Spirit of God with you, you have what it takes to lead others, however unlikely it may seem. (2 Chronicles 34)
Death is a part of life, and the grief that goes with it. With Jesus you are never alone in your grief. (John 11:1-44)
Sin leaves scars that remind us that we're not perfect; the good news is Jesus welcomes broken people (and so do we!) John 8:1-11.
Our physical scars remind us that healing does happen, and can happen in every way we get wounded. (John 5:1-15)
Even though relationships can leave us wounded, the scars remind us that we are created to love and be loved. (John 4:3-26)
An authentic relationship with Jesus builds a religion of love & grace, not a religion of duty & judgment. (John 3:1-21)
Adversity is a part of life; in Jesus we find strength and courage to not give up! (Psalm 40)
Time spent in prayer & fasting gets you through life's storms, and is actually preparing you for the next storm. (Psalm 40:11-15)
Finding joy in living God's plan for your life begins when God's word pierces your heart.
God speaks through people, regardless of gender; we just have to learn to listen. (Acts 2:16-18)
Whatever question or situation that comes before us, Scripture is God's first method to encourage and guide us. (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
God renews us to become a diverse community of authentic love & hope, where you can belong, believe & be renewed along the way. (Matthew 4:23-25)
God renews us to join Him in awakening people to a life-changing relationship with Jesus, and equipping them to awaken others. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Grace is a gift that, when shared, says, “I see you. I care about you. You’re loved and not alone.”
Whether your journey is happy or sad, fellowship means you’re not alone. In Jesus, we have fellowship to rejoice!
Positive words backed by positive actions build a positive self-image and healthy relationships. (James 1:19-27)
Temptation hits hard when you’re overwhelmed; resisting temptation strengthens you spiritually. (James 1:12-18)
If you have a big dream that you can accomplish on your own, your dream is too small. (2 Kings 3:5-19)
God can take your big dreams and make them into something greater than you ever imagined! (Genesis 15:1-6)
You can draw near to the voice of God by listening to godly people. (Proverbs 13:20, 15:31-33)
The Holy Spirit spotlights where Jesus is speaking into your life. (John 14:15-17, 25-26)
In Jesus, we find a place to belong, and awaken to a life that matters. (Luke 15:11-24)
When we find our way back to God, we awaken to our identity as a deeply loved, fully accepted child of God. (Luke 15:11-24)
When we admit we can’t fulfill our longings on our own, we discover there is hope, and that hope has a Name! (Luke 15:11-20)
Our attempts to find love, purpose & meaning lead to a cycle of longing & regret, but in turning to God we can always start over. (Luke 15:11-19)
The desire to be loved, and to find purpose, is intended to lead us back to God. (Luke 15:11-16)
Living a life of purpose often means facing your fear & prejudice in order to become more like Jesus.
The least likely person can be a difference maker when you follow God’s plan. #insecurities #anger #forgiveness (Judges 6 & 7)
Listening to your faith can break the grip of fear that’s keeping you from moving forward.
Your life becomes a new song of praise to God as you become more like Jesus. (Sacred Music pt.3)
Meditating on the reasons to praise God develops a daily praise habit that can encourage yourself & others. (Sacred Music pt.2)
Praise through the songs we sing strengthens us to persevere. Living your life as “Sacred Music” (pt. 01)
God is speaking to all of us, through all of us; we just have to learn to listen. (Role Model pt. 4)
Being a child of God often puts you in the place of hope in the midst of hard times. (Esther 4:10-5:8)
The moment you make the decision to go all-in, God moves in & through your life in wonderful ways! (Judges 4)
Faith in God and trusting God’s plan allows you to continue regardless of the circumstances. (1 Samuel 1)
The life of faith is a journey; forward steps aren’t always easy, but we’re in this together. (One Hit Wonders pt. 4)
Jesus brings life-changing transformation that happens day by day across your lifetime. (One Hit Wonders pt.3)
Every new day is a new opportunity to be light, be love, and become more like Jesus. (One Hit Wonders pt. 3)
When we get in a rush with life and our faith, we can miss important things God has planned for us. Part 1 of our series “One Hit Wonders (of the New Testament).”
Living close to God increases your love for others, and this love results in victorious hope. (1 John 4)
A torn life is still a useful life. Jesus takes torn lives and uses them to make a difference. (Luke 5:33-36)
You may be stained by failure, but don’t give up! Jesus does amazing things with our failure! (Psalm 51:1-13)
Those who preserve through the struggle are the true victorious ones! (Revelation 20-22)
Our hope is not in an escape from a doomed world, but in Jesus, who redeems and restores! (Revelation 6-19)
Heaven is more than a future destination; Heaven is a present reality of hope! Part 3 of the series “Living In The Apocalypse” (Revelation 4-5)
God loves you just as you are, and loves you too much to leave you that way. “Living In The Apocalypse pt.2” (Revelation 2-3)
Revelation is a letter about God’s love for us revealed in Jesus. (Pt 1/5 Living In The Apocalypse)
We keep going forward to become more like Jesus, not to impress anyone. (Galatians 6:8-10)
When we intentionally make room for Jesus, we find ourselves making room for others. (Luke 2:1-7)
God doesn’t provide just so you can be provided for; God provides so that you can provide to others. (Matthew 2:1-12)
When we are instruments of God’s Grace, the hope of Jesus shines on others. (Series: “godisnowhere”) Matthew 1:18-25
When you allow Jesus to set you free, He will unleash a revolution of love through you. (Matthew 11:7-15)
To belong to Jesus is about so much more than simply being a good person. (Matthew 11:7-11)
Sex is good, and it is fun, but it is also intended to be holy - and is reserved for the context of marriage. (Proverbs 4)
Courtship prepares you for a healthy marriage; don’t skip courtship! (Song of Songs 2:8-17)
Godly relationships aren’t boring, but care more about what God says than what the culture says. (Song of Songs 1:1-2:6)
Walking in the light you have leads you to a clear destination, and shows the way for others. (Philippians 3:12-4:1)
Who you are matters because YOU matter! And Whose you are matters, because Jesus loves you! Jesus offers freedom to discover who you are. (Romans 8:1-4)
Breaking old habits is difficult, but leaving them in the past allows you to live free.
Loving your neighbor as yourself is an Invitation to Jesus. Part 4 of our series “So Now What?”
I spreading the love of Jesus, expect to get your hands dirty. Part 3 of our “So Now What?” series.
Becoming more like Jesus means thinking about God, others, and yourself like Jesus does. (Series: So Now What? Pt. 2)
Developing a heart of worship takes time and intention. Part 1 of our series: “So Now What?”
Facing your fears with Jesus allows His love to replace your fear. (Tied Up in Nots pt. 4)
What do you do when you get tied up in the things Jesus says not to? Following Jesus leads out of darkness and into light and life.
The real victory is in the relationships you build along the way. (Final Stretch pt.4) Matthew 25:31-46
You will make a difference with your life when you keep your eye on the prize and make the most of the opportunities God gives you (Final Stretch pt.3).
Forgiveness isn’t necessarily forgetting, but is a must if you are to move forward. (Matthew 18:21-35)
Jesus gives us the tools to keep moving forward, toward your goals, one step at a time. Matthew 19:1-11
Inviting others to eat with us sets the table for transformation and reconciliation. (Acts 10)
When you truly trust Jesus, His peace replaces worry in your life. (Matthew 6:25-34). Jesus says, “worry not,” so what do you do when you get tied up in fear & worry?
A life transformed by Jesus leaves a legacy of Hope. No matter what you’ve been drowning in, you can make a difference. Philemon 17-25. (Drip Or Drown pt.3)
Allowing God to change your heart and mind results in a changed perspective. “Drip or Drown” part 2. Philemon.
Reconciliation is going to come through a spiritual awakening where Jesus is the subject. Week 4 of the “Kingdom Culture” series. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
Harmony in the culture begins with harmony in the house of God. Part 3 in the series “Kingdom Culture.” (Ephesians 2:11-22)
God’s radically diverse church must lead the way in radical unity and diversity in our culture. Part 2 in the series #KingdomCulture
God created us all uniquely different; that fact makes the greatest difference. (1 John 4:7-12) speaker: Tarik Andrus
God sees you as one He loves, and is useful in the world. Part 3 of our series: You Belong Here!
We’re becoming a community where you can belong before you believe. Regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey, we feel like you belong here.
This year as we grow as individuals, we must grow collectively in order to grow our reach with love. (Sermon begins with a baby dedication)
Guest speaker, Pastor Tina Robinson, brings us a beautiful message on the Sound of Hope. (Advent week 2)
When we ask Jesus to help us see life clearly, we experience the vision of Hope. When Jesus arrives, Hope arrives. (Advent 2019 week1)
As we follow Jesus, God is sending us into our community with His message of reconciliation. (Jonah 4)
To be more secure in who you are, think about yourself less, and who you are in Christ more. (Monster Inside pt.4) Ephesians 1:1-8
Sharing the love of Jesus with others means that what flows to you, then flows through you. (Monster Inside pt.3) Luke 16:1-13
The more you do for those you love, the more you’ll get from the relationship. (Monster Inside 02)
The longing for fulfillment was given to us by God, and is there to lead us back to Him. (Monster Inside pt.1) Luke 15:11-24
With God, you can live in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Didn’t See It Coming #5
The only thing that can completely fill the emptiness we all have from time to time is God. (Didn’t See It Coming pt. 4)
In the process of connecting with others, you connect more fully with God, and connect with yourself. (Didn’t See It Coming pt.2). James 5:13-16
Every heart, no matter how broken, can learn to trust, hope, and love again. “Didn’t see it coming” part 1
God provides everything you need to face any temptation and every trial. (Myth-Busted pt.4) 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
God desires to help you, and be active in your life, according to His plan! (Myth-Busted pt.03)
As you follow Jesus, He will lead you to people and places to share His love. Myth-Busted part 2! (Acts 16:6-15)
Jesus brings life-transformation that begins on the inside, and then becomes evident on the outside. Matthew 15:1-20
Getting a broader view - God’s perspective - brings us to less worry and more joy! Philippians 4.
God places others in our lives to give us a new perspective so we can be more like Jesus. Philippians 3:1-14
June 30, 2019. The journey of following Jesus is a process of rebuilding your life on a New Foundation.
Pastor Stephen Nelson speaks at Awaken Natchitoches. Trusting Jesus gives birth to hope in our lives, in our relationships and in our homes.
Pastor Stephen Nelson teaches from Ephesians 5:15-16: home is where you are, and that’s right where God wants to meet you.
Palm Sunday 2019 message at Awaken Church Natchitoches. Pastor Stephen teaches from Hebrews 10:11-18
This week Pastor Stephen speaks on the problem of hypocrisy in the church, with John 8:1-11 as the key Scripture.
In our “What about...?” series, Pastor Stephen Nelson discusses the questions of evil, suffering, and the belief in an all-good, all-powerful God.
Time spent worrying is unproductive & unhealthy. You can choose not to worry, and to trust God instead.
Pastor Stephen leads a sermon discussion on Galatians 5:19-26. It’s all about relationships, including dating/sex/marriage.
Pastor Stephen shares from Matthew 6, what Jesus says about what we treasure. Practical application for wise financial practices.
Pastor Stephen kicks off our “Adulting” sermon series with a look at Ephesians 2:8-10: Living Your Best Life!