Wells and Fences: Power and Empire

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Wells and Fences: Power and Empire

October 20, 2024 • Micah Witham

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Micah is back at Awaken to talk through the concept of power and empire in scripture. How does power look in the kingdom of God and how do we integrate the ways Jesus has modeled what it means to hold power within the context of our own lives in this election season?

Wells and Fences: Jesus in the Wilderness

October 13, 2024 • Trevor Daniels • Matthew 4:1–11

Awaken's Youth Director Trevor speaks for the first time on a Sunday morning and invites the congregation into the story of Jesus journeying through the wilderness. How does the human Jesus experience these tests and what example does it set for how we might find encouragement and grace in the midst of our own struggles?

Wells and Fences: White Christian Nationalism

October 6, 2024 • Jenna Daniels • Matthew 21:1–11

Pastor Jenna takes the stage this Sunday and talks through the difficult reality facing our current political and religious climate. She brings attention to the language and ideology of white christian nationalism and how it finds itself at odds with scripture and the way Jesus held power.

Wells and Fences: Parables

September 29, 2024 • Micah Witham • Matthew 13:31–35

Micah continues the Wells and Fences series by providing context for Jesus usage of parables in his teachings. The kingdom of God is not bombastic, but rather grows slow and steady like a mustard seed.