Family Matters - Ps. Marco & Natalie Contreras

When we build our families and marriages on biblical foundations, we cultivate strength, resilience, and peace. When we choose connection over isolation, honor over pride, and love over conflict, we invite healing into our homes. When we invest time, grow in maturity, and protect a culture of respect, we break old cycles and unlock the beauty of Christ-centered family life.

When we are grateful, we attract favor and blessing. When we criticize, condemn and complain, we repel. We need to continually choose an attitude of gratitude in all circumstances. When we have a heart of thankfulness and praise we attract God's presence and power. God's presence is our eternal blessing!

In this message, we dive into the top three craziest themes in the Bible—covenant, miraculous provision, and the unstoppable grace of God—pulling out wild stories that reveal God’s character and power. You’ll be challenged to honor, build your family, strengthen your faith, and remember that God can provide anything, at any moment, for anyone

As believers, we are meant to carry the characteristics of Christ. In this message, Ps Lisa goes through four areas where our lives are meant to reflect Him. Our actions—shaped by knowing who Jesus is—become the evidence of our identity as His disciples.

Following Jesus starts where surrender begins. In this message, we look at Jesus’ call in Matthew 4:19 and discover that following Him isn’t just believing—it’s choosing to trust His leadership over our own. We explore why surrender can feel so difficult, what keeps us resisting the way of the Word, and why God is truly worthy of our trust. From His proven track record, to the power of His Word, to His ability to fulfill every promise, this message will stir your faith to say again, “At Your Word, Lord—I’ll follow.”

Psalm 126 talks about the goodness and faithfulness of God as being likened to “Those who dream!” This message is about the LEGACY of a life spent serving and being faithful to God and experiencing a life that previously you could only DREAM of!

We know as Christians that Jesus has established an eternal kingdom. But do we need to wait until we get to heaven to experience this kingdom? In this timely message, Ps. Michael reveals a powerful key that will help us bring God's Everlasting Kingdom to every area of our lives!

In this inspiring and uplifting message, Pat teaches on the many attributes that come with leaving a legacy for your family and generations to come. We always love hearing Pat speak as he's been a friend of Ps. Jurgen and Leanne and Awaken Church for decades. Make sure to lean in and take notes :)

In this powerful message, Ps. Leanne teaches on the life of Abraham. She shows us that, we too, can leave behind a legacy of obedience, nobility, and faith.

In this message, Ps Lauren unpacks The Legacy Test from the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10. Discover how Jesus reveals the one thing that can hold your heart back from true discipleship and how releasing what grips you unlocks an eternal legacy. Learn what it means to break mammon, follow Jesus fully, and live for what truly lasts.