Awake Church Podcast

When others offer us mercy, it is easy to give it back in return. What measure of mercy do we naturally have to give for those who are judgmental? Mercy that triumphs over judgment is a supernatural Kingdom offering that we give to others by receiving it from God first. In this message, Debbie Peterson dives into how we receive mercy that we can freely receive and give away.

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Christmas is about the revealing of the Savior. A supernatural love and presence of God gave mankind a supernatural Savior - both fully man and fully God, born as a baby. He was prophesied and awaited for a thousand years and when He arrived, He came in the middle of the night, laid in a manger as the bread from heaven, the lamb of God and the light of the world that would give life to the world.

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In part two, we are continuing our focus on the person of Jesus, His roles, His love and His action. Jesus is the King of all Kings, and the one with all authority in heaven and earth, who came as King and redeemer of our lives. He has redeemed us and purchased us from slavery out of love for us, so that we would welcome Him as King of our hearts and lives.

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The creator of the heavens and the earth is also the savior of the world. Jesus, the highest name of all, means Salvation. He is the Savior of the world. He is the Light of the world and He is Resurrection and Life. He is above all and through Him all things are held together. The greatest mystery of all is that we can be united with Him - living in union with the Lord of all.

Science observes the enormous positive effects of gratitude within the human body, promoting health and well-being. Complaining has the opposite effect, releasing harm on our bodies from within. The scriptures are replete with encouragement to be thankful, and the regeneration of our being by the Holy Spirit within us enables us to embrace gratitude in every circumstance, see with new eyes and become a joy to God with our thanksgiving.

At the Gates of Hell, the very place where Baal and Pan were worshipped and sacrificed to, Jesus brought His disciples and asks them to share who they think He is. Jesus affirms for the first time that He is the Son of the living God and the large rock that His church will be built upon. He then He gives them a key for His church to live in victory.

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As believers, we are also overcomers; those who contend, conquer, and prevail in victory through Christ. The three most common areas the enemy seeks to set up strongholds in the lives of believers to keep us from overcoming are our understanding of the goodness of God, our identity in Christ, and our belief to see the goodness of God manifested in our own life. Being aware of the nature of the battles we face and all the provisions that God has made for us to be victorious in these battles is key to living an abundant life in Christ. <...

This message from guest speaker, Josh Young, is an encouragement to partner with God in the promises He's given, despite the current picture or circumstances. Josh shares practical, Biblical tools for what it means to wait on God's timing in faith and hope.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This week, our Missions Director, Scott Couch shared new insights on a classic and powerful parable from the Gospels, the Prodigal Son.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 song

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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

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 Healing Ministries for Bethel Church and returned to New Zealand in 2022. While having...

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.

Complaint is natural for the selfish, but thanksgiving and gratitude is a by-product of the awakened. For the awakened son and daughter, thankfulness is our new way of living.

God's two witnesses prophesy, die and are then resurrected, signaling the 7th trumpet of God and the declaration of the Kingdom of Jesus swallowing up every earthly kingdom. This pivotal chapter is a turning point in the revelation of Jesus in the earth and with His bride.

This week, Beth Johnson shares on the importance of knowing what season God may have you in, so that you can grow and change with His direction.

This week, Josh Young shares about the importance of lighting up the darkness in the world through the hope of Jesus inside of you, and fulfilling your Kingdom purpose in the world. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Author and teacher Chris Gore joins us all the way from New Zealand to deliver a powerful, perspective-shifting message on renewing your mind, embracing your true identity and grabbing hold of the righteousness in Jesus that you already have.

Special guest and author, Chris Gore, teaches on identity, righteousness and the goodness of God, The Father, and shares that it's from that place that every Christian can activate healing and miracles.

Special guest and author Chris Gore is passionate about empowering ordinary believers to achieve the extraordinary through healing and miracles.  His teachings focus on helping the church adopt a kingdom mindset and fully embrace the inheritance paid for by Jesus.

In this service, we focus on highlighting the great value of children and the dire situation that is a reality in our nation for fostering and adoption. Matt and panel discuss the fostering and adoption in our local community and the ways in which we can be a part of the solution. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

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Why is Church unity so important? What are some ways we can unite with other believers? We'll chat about these questions and more in our first ever episode of Into the Deep, a new podcast series from Awake Church. We speak with Steve Witt, pastor and author from Bethel Cleveland. Join Matt Peterson as he dives deeper into conversations on specific topics with knowledgeable guests speakers and leaders.

At the completion of the soundings of the 7 angels, it seems apparent that the 7th angel is an unveiling of Jesus as He declares the completed mystery of the ages - which is Christ in us. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus has broken open the 7th and final seal. Our prayers and the intercession of Jesus has been mingled together before the throne and has released the angels and their trumpets to sound in the earth. In chapter 9, the locusts, which symbolize the religious spirit, are released to torment. Following the tormenting locusts, God releases His innumerable army to defeat the religious spirit, set people free and bring the message of the kingdom throughout the earth. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Revelation Chapter 8 reveals the breaking of the 7th seal from the scroll and the follows the 7 stages of God's dealings within His bride, the Church body. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

As the 5th angel is released to mark the bond-servants of the Lord, he begins with the 144,000. As with nearly everything in this wonderful book, this number most likely represents "who" these people are more than it does a literal number of "how many." We begin to see the processes of maturity that the Bride is going through to be complete in Christ and marked with the invisible mark of the Lord. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this message, Matt reads through the breaking of the 5th and 6th seals of the scroll, the holding back of judgment from the earth and the angel that is sent to seal the bond-servants of God with the mark of the Lord. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

The Lamb begins breaking the seals of the scroll in heaven and four horses and their riders are released. With Revelation focused on the revealing or unveiling of Jesus, it could be that Jesus is the rider of all four horses, conquering and dealing with numerous areas of sin in order to purify and ready His bride. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Guest Speaker, Josh Young, shares on the topic of enduring and living life victoriously while we are here on earth. Josh shares a powerful message that challenges us to survey how we see God, how we see ourselves, how we see others, and how we see our circumstances. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In this series, Matt is sharing about the revealing or unveiling of Jesus throughout the book of Revelation. Today is focused on chapter 5 and the Lamb who receives the scroll and is the only one in the universe who is worthy to break it's seals. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus invites John through an open door into the throne room, the seat of power for the entire universe. In this place, John sees and attempts to describe in language, the authority, power, beauty, wonder and worship that he experiences. It is this realm of heaven where we have also been seated and invited to experience.

As Matt moves toward Revelation 4 when many believe the church is raptured out of the world, he shares the words of Jesus and talks about the importance of living an overcoming life, enduring to the end and what the return of Jesus may look like.

In this message, Matt reads the words of Jesus to the last two churches - Philadelphia & Laodicea. Jesus' personal encouragements, rebukes and promises are very personal and full of hope. As the Laodicean church speaks of our current church age, it's message is particularly relevant and important to us in this moment. It is vital that we live without the mixture of the world and live in intimate fellowship with Jesus Himself, as He stands at the door of every heart, desiring to meet with us. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

In His personal message to John the Apostle for the Church, Jesus continue His encouragements and invitation for repentance to His bride. Jesus identifies sexual immorality among the churches, promising that if they repent and overcome, He will give them great reward. These messages are relevant for our age as much as they were applicable to the 1st century church. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

As Jesus continues to share personal messages to the churches, these messages are incredibly relevant for the world-wide church today, and there is a great blessing for those who read, listen and do what Jesus asks of us. Matt share the messages of Jesus to the churches of Smyrna and Pergamum in this message. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week, Scott Couch concludes his 2 part series on faith and finances. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

This week, Scott Couch delivers an inspiring message on the importance of giving, exploring four key principles: Relationship, Intimacy, Obedience, and Behavior. Join us as we dive deep into how these principles guide our giving and enrich our life with Jesus. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give

Jesus is revealing Himself, His love and care to His churches - His body of believers in Turkey and around the world throughout every age. John experiences the magnificent and overwhelming power of Jesus, and records His words for us to read, hear and heed. GIVE HERE - https://awake.church/give