Awaken Westchester Church

A Home for All

Listen now as we look at the birth of Jesus as a birth that brought together people of all different political, social, and economic backgrounds because of common longings shared by all.

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A Place to Call Home

At the heart of the Christmas story is an invitation to join in God's work of bringing restoration and renewal to our world. Mary and Joseph both said "yes" and through their obedience, Jesus was birthed and rescued from Herod. We are being given that same invitation today, as God invites us to follow the path of Jesus and live into the hope and love that brings healing to our lives.

East of Eden

Throughout our lives, we find ourselves separated from home, a place of safety, security, and rest. This longing we have to return home is expressed throughout the pages of the Bible and finds its ultimate expression in the birth of Jesus as the Gospel writers anticipate how this child will lead us home, into a place of true love and salvation. Join us as we begin Advent, preparing ourselves to receive the hope and peace that Jesus brings.

I'll Be Home for Christmas. August 24, 1943, by Walter Kent (music) and James “Kim” Gannon (lyrics). Recorded by Bing Crosby

With You Heart and Soul

The character of Jonathan in 1 Samuel 14 shows us that faith moves, even in the midst of uncertainty or when the odds look impossible. This week, we're challenged to resist waiting for the "right moment" and embody the good God is inviting us to step into, despite the risk involved.

We Have to Talk about the Book of Judges

What is God like? How does God desire for us to live?

As we close our Stranger Things of Scripture series, we look at a story that shows how easily we can lose sight of God when we look to the surrounding culture for our understanding of God. Join us as we look at how easily we can lose sight of God and how to reclaim a true picture of God by looking to the person of Jesus.

The Valley of Dry Bones

The story of Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones is a well-known, memorable scene in the Bible. Given a divine vision of hopelessness and death in a barren wasteland, Ezekiel is shown how the spirit of God promises to restore and bring hope to the dry and lifeless parts of our lives. 

Who's the Donkey Now?

The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is filled with irony and wisdom. Listen today to see how this weird story offers powerful truths that bring encouragement and deepen our relationship with God.

Name What Haunts You

Are there any names or identities we've taken on that are not our truest identity? In any way, have we been haunted by past words spoken over us? This week, Sam Castro challenges us to explore the names we've been living under as we look at the story of Jesus healing a demon possessed man. Just like the peace this man found, Jesus desires to lead us into healing as we embrace our true God-given identity.

What Happened at Endor

As we begin our Stranger Things of Scripture series, we first look at one of the oddest stories in the Bible: Saul visiting the medium at Endor to resurrect the ghost of the prophet Samuel. Filled with many questions, the heart of this story invites us to reflect on where we turn in moments of desperation and how we build an inner life that can sustain us through life's challenges.

Solomon's Legacy

As we conclude our Solomon series, we look at the larger familial, cultural, and religious stories Solomon is born into to reflect on the stories that are shaping us.