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Awake Us Now is a body of believers who: WORSHIP the Triune God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Praise Him with joy and thanksgiving for He is God and He is good; WALK by faith in the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the clear teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and the clear declaration of the Scriptures. Such a daily walk is a far cry from mere religion or "church as usual;" WITNESS to Jesus Christ our Savior in daily life situations. Take seriously His call to make disciples. ...
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We pray Psalm 85:4, “Restore us again, God our Savior.” Lord, in these rebellious times we pray for a mighty move of Your Holy Spirit. Open eyes blinded by the deception of the enemy, revive hearts hardened by the deceitfulness of sin, change minds corrupted by lies and half truths, restore wayward souls to the joy of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Sav…
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Scripture repeatedly warns us against the dangers of simply going with what we want to hear - we usually end up listening not to God, but to deceivers who have no proper authority.
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Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus’ strong name and we pray the words of the old hymn: God bless our native land; firm may she ever stand thro' storm and night! When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, do thou our country save by thy great might. Lord, we pray salvation over this land, a return to godliness, a repentant and go…
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Real People, Real God - Manasseh: It's Never Too Late, Until It's Too Late
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No matter what we have done, God calls us to repent and turn to Him. The example of Manasseh shows how God can use even the most despicable individual to demonstrate His grace and power.
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The Gospel According to Matthew - Week 33
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This teaching is from Matthew 23:29 - 24:8. Pastor Dodge finishes up looking at the seven woes today with an exploration of the 7th. Jesus continues in this 7th woe to convict the teachers and phrases of being hypocrites. Jesus speaks this woe about acting like they were so much better than previous generations in their treatment of prophets. Howev…
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Paul wrote to his dear friend and colleague Timothy, “I urged then, first of all, that petitions, prayers and intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people and for those in authority. This is good and pleases God, our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” Lord, that is the prayer of our heart that …
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Real People, Real God - Blind Man: InSight
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We all have blind spots. Wouldn't it be great if Jesus could help us see them? He can... and He will!
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Proverbs 14:34 says, “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Lord, we pray for righteousness in the land. You are our Heavenly Father and have given us every good and perfect gift. Everything we have comes from You. May we be humble before You, repentant in Your holy presence and desirous of serving You in every way. G…
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Real People, Real God - Glad Samaritan: Now!
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Ever feel trapped in a hopeless situation? Let Jesus Christ surprise you!
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Today’s message is a continued study of Paul’s farewell words of encouragement and warning to the gathering of church leaders. Paul shares honestly that he understands his time left on earth is short. He states how he has proclaimed the whole will of God. What is the Whole Will / Counsel of God? CREATOR - We and the world are intentionally created …
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Our Lord Jesus taught us to pray these words, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. That is our heartfelt prayer. May You be honored in this nation with godly leaders, with humble people, with obedient followers of Jesus the Messiah. May Your kingdom come in power in eac…
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Three thousand years ago the Psalmist wrote, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He chose for His inheritance.” Psalm 33:12. Lord, You have blessed this land in so many ways. We pray that we may receive those blessings with thanksgiving, with humility and with obedience. Turn hearts back to You, Lord, beginning with our own. Gi…
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This week, we explore Truth #23: Real Hope is found only in Christ! Many today struggle with a sense of hopelessness. But God gives us a promise of hope, a true "Living Hope" offered through Christ's resurrection (1 Peter 1:3-4). That promise is certain, it is found throughout His Word, and it has been demonstrated through history and in the lives …
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Some 2500 years ago the great Hebrew prophet, Daniel, prayed this prayer of repentance for himself and his nation. He said, “Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled. We have turned away from Your commands a…
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Luke 7:11-17: “Death-Defier” Jesus is the TRUE Death-Defier, not by doing things that are wild and crazy but by doing things that destroy death, that defy the power of sin and death and decay and the devil. Today’s story is a death defying story that’s a precursor of what’s to come! It’s a story of Jesus raising a person from the dead. This story i…
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Real People, Real God - John the Baptist: Turning
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John the Baptist preached a message of repentance which asks for a twofold response -- that of turning FROM sin and death, TOWARD God and life!
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Heavenly Father, You have given us this good land as our heritage. May we remember Your generosity, and constantly and do Your holy will. Bless our land with industry, truthful education and a godly way of life. Save us from violence and discord, from confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil. May we who came from many nations with m…
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Real People, Real God - Matthew: Following
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Jesus Christ calls every person on earth to follow Him. Matthew teaches us how to answer His call!
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God's promises require faith on our part. But what does faith look like?
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The Gospel According to Matthew - Week 32
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This teaching is from Matthew 22:41 - Matthew 23:1-12 In today’s study of Matthew we continue looking at the last week of Jesus’ life before His arrest, crucifixion, death and resurrection. The religious leaders are continuing their pursuit of trapping Jesus into saying something that they could then bring charges against Him for and get rid of Him…
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When King Josiah could have relaxed and coasted through the remainder of his life, instead he relentlessly pursued revival. Why?
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Real People, Real God - Hezekiah: Intercession (Part 2)
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When under attack from enemies, is God our last resort... or our first resort?
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Message - The Living One - Week 28: Ephesian Farewell
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God’s word is compelling and so very practical. It thoroughly equips us and it still speaks to us today. Today’s story takes place in the town of Miletus where Paul is speaking to leaders of the church sharing the difficult challenges and testing he experienced in his three years of mission work in Ephesus. He shares how he humbly did the work God …
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Did you know that the Bible is filled with consistencies. Note: that’s not inconsistencies, but rather CONSISTENCIES! This shouldn’t surprise us because consistency is at the heart of God’s character. He says, “I the Lord do not change.” But if the thought of God and the Bible as being consistant challenges you, then we hope you will join us for to…
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Luke 4:14-30: “Hometown Visit.” This story of Jesus going to His hometown appears to be a different trip than those told in the other gospels. This is a story of those listening to Jesus in Nazareth (His hometown) in comparison to those hearing Jesus in Galilee and who willingly received what Jesus had to offer. But those in Nazareth because of the…
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