Sermon messages, classes, teachings and trainings from Awake Church in Winston Salem, NC.
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
In the scenes unfolding in Chapters 20 and 21, John is shown the binding of the devil and throwing him away, along with the spectacular New Jerusalem, which we are told is the bride of Jesus. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
The Apostle John is invited to watch the judgment of the Harlot and Babylon that have done so much harm. He then watches the return of Jesus and the announcement of blessing to all who have been invited to the coming marriage of the Lamb. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
As the harlot, beast and anti-christ spirits war against the Lamb, God pours out wrath upon them as the Lamb overcomes them all. Those followers of Jesus who are called faithful and chosen that stand with the Lamb conquer along-side of Him. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
In this section, we see the Lord dealing with rebellion and sin, while standing personally alongside His victorious saints as they sing the victory song of the Lamb, echoing the song the Israelites sang when God delivered them from the Egyptians. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
In this episode of Into the Deep, Matt speaks with author Chris Gore, who has witnessed and helped facilitate many miraculous healings. Matt and Chris dive into questions like - Does God still heal today, or is it only for biblical times? - How does our faith, our disappointment in unanswered prayers, and a "feeling" (or a lack of feeling) play into the reality of miracles and healing? Chris Gore was a pastor in New Zealand before moving to Redding, California in 2006. He was the Director of Hea...
As a church, we are very thankful for all that God did in 2024, and looking forward to His works and help in 2025. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
The beastly fallen nature of man will rise repeatedly until the end, warning us and encouraging us to not be captivated in heart or character by the world and it's ways. The bride is to keep her eyes on Jesus, the Lamb and be devoted fully to Him through until His appearing. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
Jesus humbled Himself, shedding multiple dimensions and power to go on the mission of saving the world. Through love, He came as a baby, grew as a son and became salvation for all of us. Christmas is about Emmanuel, Jesus with us forever! GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
Jesus is empowering His followers to overcome and throw down the accuser by the power of His blood, our testimony about Jesus and loving not our lives, even when faced with death. God will supernaturally fight for and protect His bride and her victorious children. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give
Guest Speaker, Robin McMillian shares that joy is a by-product of the presence of the Holy Spirit in a person's life. Drawing from scripture, he shares how transformative joy can be and how it can bring hope.
