DNA Takeover // El Cajon - Ps. Jake & Joy Schutte

Dive into one of Awaken Church’s core values: a house of transformation. Drawing from Romans 12:1–2, Casey explores how God reshapes our lives—from the inside out—through personal surrender, family alignment, and church unity. From the altar to the table, this message will challenge and inspire you to become the person God intended.

Mountain-top experiences with God are powerful, but how do we ensure they don’t fade when we step into everyday life? God calls us to live as carriers of His presence, not just visitors to moments of encounter. In this message, Rich unpacks practical ways to steward breakthrough and sustain encounters with God, making His presence a daily reality, because kingdom isn’t meant to be caged; it's meant to be carried!

In “Knowing God" Pastor Morgan brings a powerful message that challenges common misconceptions about God's nature—shifting the focus from religion and rules to relationship and restoration. Drawing from personal testimony and biblical examples, this sermon reveals how—from Genesis through the Exodus, through the time of Jesus—God consistently pursues connection before correction, and love before law. Whether you’ve known God for years or are just beginning your search, this message invites you to experience the Father’s heart and discover that God isn’t looking for performance—He’s looking for you.

In this prophetic message, Ps. Tracey explores God's resurrection power through prophecy and through His word. His word gives us the power to accomplish His assignment over our lives.  

You're not common -- you're no longer a mere human. We carry the spirit of the living God. Listen to this power-packed message from Rex as he uncovers our uncommon nature.

No one wakes up wanting to be a heretic, but the fact is, many today hold beliefs that are outside of Historic Christianity. Ps. Lucas posits that we as believers can be bold and confident in declaring the truth in a world of subjectivity, and he plans to equip you with this confidence. 

We are called to connect to our community and to our purpose. Listen to these three incredible speakers who share the core values of our DNA.

Living as a disciple starts with connection. In this message, Ps. Jake and Joy share their powerful journey of discovering they are truly known, seen, loved, and wanted by God —a revelation that transformed their identity and launched them into a life of purpose.

In this powerful message, Noah and Ps. Deshauwn share their personal testimonies of being consecrated to Him in all circumstances. 

Three incredible youth leaders talk about the power of being planted in the house of God from a young age, and share some of their personal testimonies in their walk with God.