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  • Layers of Understanding

    Layers of Understanding

    There are layers to our understanding of things; there are the things we think and see, oftentimes, there is what is really going on behind the scenes, and always, there is the spiritual aspect. Seeing the spiritual aspect usually comes about from time in God’s word and revelation from the Lord Himself. For example, the attack on Iran.

    On the first level, there is the reason we were told: regime change, making sure no nukes, freeing the Iranian people. But I believe Trump is acting on a much smarter strategic level. If you want to have America still dominant in 100 years, the only real threat to that is China. How do you stop a country without firing a shot, take down their energy? China, because of its large investments in Venezuela and Iran were able to buy its oil very cheaply. By taking down Venezuela and now attacking Iran and closing the Strait of Hormuz, Trump has limited them to Russian oil and the open market. To buy oil on the open market, they must convert their currency to dollars and buy the oil that way. Essentially, increasing the cost 10 times for their energy supply and putting them at the mercy of the US. Pretty smart. But then there is the spiritual level. In 2022, right after Russia attacked Ukraine, I did a podcast based on a vision God had shown me and predicted that WW3 had started, the battle between Russia and Ukraine would not end quickly which was everyone’s prediction, and that China, Iran and Russia would team up (2 weeks ago these three were running military operations in the Strait of Hormuz). Essentially, all of those predictions have happened. The boldest prediction, though, was that the tribulation period would start in the second half of 2026. In January, that seemed unlikely. But in just 2 months, Trump has made moves that not only make it look possible, but they may be the most likely outcome. I explain all this in my recent video; you can listen to it here…


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdu12w4eKgI&t=270s


    Our Spiritual growth also has layers. You study a certain Scripture one year, then you grow, and a few years later, you read the same Scripture, and it means something totally different. There are layers to Scripture, to God’s heart, and to our walk. This Sunday, we will be talking about the difference between Faith and Trust. Faith is a greatstarting point, believing without seeing, that’s good. But Trust is the next level or layer. Faith gets you in the boat-Trust gets you out on the water like Peter. Trust is faith put into action. Many people believe God can do anything, but do you trust Him? Trust is the difference between believing anything is possible and DOING the impossible. I hope you guys can make it this Sunday, 10:30 AM, at 900 Cripple Creek Dr., Lawrenceville, or online on our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch. It will be a very powerful message. Talk to you then!!!


    Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • Spirits of Discouragement

    Spirits of Discouragement

    When most people think of Spiritual warfare, they think of demons, angels, and the Holy Spirit. And these things do exist and are very real. But there are also spirits, not demons, but spirits that can attack you, and we often don’t realize that we are under spiritual attack because these spirits are so subtle. Today, I want to talk about the spirit of discouragement.

    Have you ever been discouraged? Oftentimes, if you take a step back, it doesn’t even make
    sense…like things are going well and all of a sudden, you feel discouraged. Yesterday I was discouraged, and really, there was no reason for it. I am having a big closing week at work-so making money. My church just had its biggest day with 30 live visitors and over 20 watching the live feed. I am healthy, my kids are good, like, I am having a really good week. And then I got discouraged. Has that ever happened to you? You’re not crazy; you are under spiritual attack. It’s not a demon; it’s more subtle, it is likely the spirits of discouragement. They are like minions, ants, bothering you and making you feel discouraged for no real reason. John talks about spirits in 1 John 4:1, where he says, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit but test the spirits whether they are of God.”

    God does not give us a “spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind”. When you are discouraged, the spirits of discouragement are focusing you away from God. Away from His truth. AND THE ANTIDOTE TO DISCOURAGEMENT IS PRAISE! If you start feeling discouraged, don’t turn to drugs or alcohol or retreat into sadness; start praising! Start thanking God for all the things in your life…your health, your eyes, your friends, those you love, this life, the weather. The truth is, the spirits of discouragement are hitting you when most things are good in your life. It is crazy, really. But praise literally chases them off. Like insect repellent, it sends them away. So the moment you start feeling discouraged, stop! And start thinking about all that is right and praise the Lord for all of it. After you are done praising God, those spirits will go away! Then put on a praise song and start singing for joy-the Lord is GOOD! Praise chases away the spirits of discouragement. Get praising the Lord today!

    Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • A Note From My Morning Quiet Time

    A Note From My Morning Quiet Time

    I get up at 4:00 AM every day to spend a couple of hours in quiet time with the Lord. It is ALWAYS the best part of my day. I will be talking about the nuances of that this Sunday at church and how to put guardrails on your life to stay on the path God has for YOU! Part of my morning is a daily devotional from Oswald Chambers called, “My Utmost For His Highest”. It is excellent and I truly recommend it.

    While reading today’s devotional for Feb 18, God spoke to my heart and said make this your weekly tip. So, below is the Feb 18th message from Utmost by Oswald Chambers. Someone reading this, this message is for you. God loves you, and He wants you to know what follows…

    Feb 18 Taking the initiative against despair.
    “Rise, let us be going.” Matthew 26:46

    In the Garden of Gethsemane, the disciples went to sleep when they should have stayed awake, and once they realized what they had done, it produced despair. The sense of doing something irreversible tends to make us despair. We say, “Well, it’s all over and ruined now, what’s the point in trying anymore.” If we think this kind of despair is an exception, we are mistaken. It is a very ordinary human experience. Whenever we realize we have not taken advantage of a magnificent opportunity, we are apt to sink into despair. But Jesus comes and lovingly says to us, in essence, “Sleep on now. That opportunity is lost forever and you can’t change that. But get up, and let’s go on to the next thing.” In other words, let the past sleep, but let it sleep in the sweet embrace of Christ, and let us go on into the invincible future with Him.

    There will be experiences like this in each of our lives. We will have times of despair caused by real events in our lives, and we will be unable to lift ourselves out of them. The disciples, in this instance, had done a downright unthinkable thing-they had gone to sleep instead of watching with Jesus. But our Lord came to them taking the spiritual initiative against their despair and said, in effect, “Get up, and do the next thing.” If we are inspired by God, what is the next thing? It is to trust Him absolutely and to pray on the basis of His redemption. Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step.

    Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • There’s A Place for Your Voice

    There’s A Place for Your Voice

    20 years ago, God began preparing me for a special calling. But I didn’t recognize His hand until one Sunday service. I was sitting in the evening service with a friend as doubts swirled in my mind. A few months before, I’d felt God clearly prompting me to find my own church, but I kept hitting roadblocks. I broke down when I couldn’t get the guy I thought was going to do the internet, I couldn’t find a music guy, and I was supposed to start the church in a month. I had nothing.

    My friend invited me to the service, and there God spoke to me through the pastor.
    Two-thirds of the way through his sermon, he pointed at me, asked my name and said, “I see that God’s been pouring into you for 20 years now. There is a place for your voice.”
    In 2005, I became licensed to preach, but by 2025, I was still working as a CEO in the corporate world, specializing in commercial and business loans. No door had ever opened for me to preach.

    But early in 2025, I received an invitation to a pastor’s conference. Since that work week was slow, I decided to go. There, God changed the trajectory of my life. I caught a vision there. God shared with me that I needed to start a church. While at the conference, I called a friend with Across the Bridge, a Lawrenceville rehabilitation ministry where I serve as a board member.

    I said, “What do you do with your facility on Sunday mornings?” He goes, “Nothing. Why? Do you want to start a church?”

    This conversation further emphasized God’s hand on the church’s founding, but I still encountered trial after trial as I searched for people to help him build the church from the ground up. Yet, God was there every step of the way. In August of 2025, The Great Awareness Church in Lawrenceville officially opened. Praise God!

    The vision is to raise awareness of Jesus’ imminent return and to offer hope to suffering families through outreach opportunities. For years, I have prioritized community outreach by building an orphanage in Haiti, supporting orphans and widows and serving on boards such as the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia and Across the Bridge. Now I’m grateful to work alongside this church family to meet community needs.

    I believe the Church should be working actively in the local community, so our goal is to do outreach every month and be heavily involved in our local Lawrenceville community.

    In this season of ministry, my passion for awareness is stronger than ever, especially in light of recent global events — from the United States’ intervention in Venezuela to protests in Iran to conflict in Israel and Ukraine. God shared a vision with me to prepare the Bride for the coming of the King, so my goal is to get everyone ready by getting them back into a good relationship with Jesus.

    I’m inspired by the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls in Nehemiah. When Nehemiah was building the wall, he told the Israelites, “You have to secure the wall in front of your house.” We have to go to the people we love and start there. Every church should focus not just on members but on the members’ families.

    I can’t fix Iran, but we can reach out to the people around us, the people in our families. We have to start at home, and if every person who calls themselves a Christian would evangelize in just their spheres of influence, we could have a whole country turned to Jesus! I know firsthand that God’s call to evangelize, even in our families and communities, can be scary, but I feel called to encourage and challenge the Great Awareness family to push through the fear. If someone is on a journey that God told them to do, there’s going to be doubts, but if we can encourage them, it’s the best thing we can do.

    Have a blessed week!

    Pastor Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • What A Response!

    What A Response!

    So for 5 months we have been open as a church. Preaching, teaching, learning, growing and loving this sweet community that God has given me. But we have not been able to have church the last two weeks because of snow/ice threat. So my daughter and I went into my office and recorded a message called “Buckle Up…Jesus is coming soon”. The link to the message is below…

     https://youtu.be/8UqHDdF3YoY?si=5NwJZXHyuodr8q1N

    Prior to posting that video this past weekend, the largest views I had ever gotten was about 130. And after 5 months, we sat at 67 subscribers to our Youtube channel. But in just three days, this message has had over 2600 views and we have more then doubled our subscribers-in JUST three days! God is up to something…not sure what, but it is pretty exciting. If you have not listened to it yet I encourage you to listen and like/subscribe. Who knows what God can do with the message. To members of the church, who hear me week in and week out, it won’t be surprising, though it is laid out a little cleaner than I have maybe done in the past.

    For those new to my preaching, it is a great overview of what my mission is and what the focus of our church is, to prepare the bride for the coming of the king. I hope you can watch it.

    This Sunday we will FINALLY have church again. Because we have missed two weeks, we are going to do lunch together, on me, following the service. Stephanie and Donna are coordinating this for me now and here is the info…

    “You Are Loved” Fellowship luncheon Feb 8th. Be our guest for a time of food, fun, and fellowship immediately following the service.
    Location: Chili’s at 947 Lawrenceville-Suwannee road, Lawrenceville, GA.

    Please join us this Sunday at 10:30 for an awesome message on joy and then hang with us
    afterword for a great meal and fun. Bring a friend! The more the merrier!

    Pastor Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • Peace In The Storm

    Peace In The Storm

    “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

    In this verse, Jesus is speaking, talking about the Holy Spirit. How the Father sent the Holy Spirit in Jesus name, and that is the peace He left for us. He dwells within us, what a miracle! It is not like the false sense of peace the enemy tries to offer, but true contentment within our spirits and souls. He really does love us and care for us deeply. Like that old song, “He’s got the whole world in His hands.” He really does!

    This past weekend, the icy conditions of the weather caused us to cancel service, as many other churches and businesses did. There was a lot of talk about how awful the conditions were going to be; people used words like “catastrophic.” Making it out to be a lot worse than it actually ended up being. Many people went into a panic and bought many gallons of milk and many loaves of bread for some reason. Others got what was necessary and prepared for what could happen, but did not let that steal their joy. But even if the conditions were as bad as the people in the news made them out to be, Jesus is still our peace in the storm. God took care of everyone, even in the inconvenience. He left His peace with us; what do we have to fear? With that, we are so glad to announce we will be gathering back for church this Sunday at 10:30 AM! We look forward to seeing you there!

    Have a blessed week!
    Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • Each Day Is A Gift

    Each Day Is A Gift

    “This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

    Notice the phrasing, “we WILL rejoice”. It speaks to a determination to be joyful for no other reason than it is another day.
     
    “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4

    Notice, it is not a suggestion, not something Paul is saying would be good to try. It is a commandment to rejoice. It doesn’t end in a question mark; it ends in an exclamation point!
     
    Joy is a choice. It is not based on circumstance; it is a choice. You may be in a dark period, as hard as it is, we are told to rejoice. Wait on the Lord, He will bring you out of the darkness, but while you are waiting, rejoice. When unfortunate things happen during the day, we are told not to react but to respond. We are still to have joy. And this is a practice, something that you can become better at IF YOU LET THE HOLY SPIRIT WORK. The fruit of the Holy Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace. It is fruit, it is grown, it takes time; let the Holy Spirit work.
     
    When you find yourself reacting, pause, take a deep breath, ask God to forgive you, He will, and then move forward with joy once again. Each day is an opportunity to grow. If you look at each day with this mindset, that you have a chance to practice joy, to grow more like Jesus, that the day really is a blessing, then joy will flow from that. We started a fast in our small group, and we are 1 and ½ days in, all water, no juice or anything, just water. It’s that time in the fast where you get a headache as the body tries to adjust, and it hurts. My head hurts, I don’t feel like doing anything, and if I let myself, I would be grumpy. But I realize, even tired, hurting, it is a chance to rejoice. An opportunity to practice what I preach. Practice Philippians 4:4. I can move into this day with a great attitude and try to bless others. Our circumstances don’t determine our joy-we do. Peter was in a Roman prison and singing songs of praise. Today really is the day the Lord has made…let us REJOICE!
     
    Have a blessed week!
     
    Brian
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • So Where Do We Go From Here?

    So Where Do We Go From Here?

    Last Sunday, I shared a message about the tribulation period beginning this year, 2026, taken right from Old Testament prophecy, and looking around at the world around us. Although some were bothered, most people were glad because they knew, they could feel, that things were spiraling toward that time, but were unsure what that would look like. If you missed it, go to our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch and subscribe. That sermon, and all my past sermons, are there.
     
    But the question now is, where do we go from here? What is next? Thankfully, Jesus DOES NOT LEAVE THAT TO GUESSING. He clearly shares how we are to live during these times, both in His letters to the churches in Revelation and also in His end-times discourse in Matthew 24 and 25. This Sunday, we will look at what comes next and what Jesus Himself shares in Matthew 24 and 25. It will be a very surprising sermon to many. At the end of the day, the Bible tells us how this story ends. The Bible tells us how we should be living. For believers, the Holy Spirit is actively working to grow us to be more like Jesus. That process never ends. We will keep growing until we die. At least, that is the plan. If you are not growing, you are dying. I choose growth. I choose Jesus. I choose to love God and love others. I truly believe in my heart, and I am willing to die on that hill, that these are good choices. And I hope you make them too. Love Jesus, love others, keep growing.
     
    I hope you can be there on Sunday; it is going to be an eye-opening time. 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville. It is a sweet fellowship, small, intimate, and like family. If you can’t be there, we stream it live each week on our YouTube channel. I hope to see you there!!!
     
    Have a blessed week!

    Pastor Brian

    P.S. The purpose of the Great Awareness Church is to get Christians ready for Jesus’s coming. We preach Scripture and challenge our congregation to grow that relationship with Jesus. Join us! It is a real “coffee house” type feel. Please join us this Sunday at 10:30…we will have coffee and donuts for you! 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville. Or Stream it live on our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch

    P.P.S. My book, “The Last Instructions of Jesus (Before He Comes Again)”, is a deep dive into Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus’ last words and it is a game changing book. You can click on this link below to order or go online to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. Get yours today!

    https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/867418-the-last-instructions-of-jesus
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • My Most Important Sermon

    My Most Important Sermon

    It has been a remarkable week in the news. We just took over another country Venezuela is rich in oil and gold. Yes, we took out an evil dictator, but don’t be deceived, we just took over this country. Whoever we allow to rule there will have to be “our guy”. I assure you, China and Russia are not looking at this as a “drug bust of a known dealer”. They see this as an act of aggression, an act of war. We seized two oil tankers this week, one of them Russian. Trump is talking about taking over Greenland. Our enemies see Trump as someone very dangerous who must be stopped and they are plotting against us. China is not scared, I assure you, they are positioned, and they are waiting for the right moment.

    On the home front, it is not much different. Trump has till November to push the envelope, till the mid-terms, I get it, but that pushing is galvanizing the left. Just like Charlie Kirk’s murder has galvanized the right, this shooting in Minnesota of the woman by the ICE agent may galvanize the left. The left no longer worries about Democratic policies, it is about stopping Trump. We are in World War 3, the only thing missing from it being called WW3 is us being attacked. Is that time eminent? What does that mean? More importantly, WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE HAVE TO TELL US ABOUT THIS TIME? Believe it or not, Scripture is clear. God is not caught off guard. We know how this all ends and a quick look at some key prophecy in Scripture will give us clarity on what the next 10 years hold. I will be going over that Scripture on Sunday.

    Join us this Sunday! As I go to the scripture, go to specific prophecy that speaks to this time, and share what is next. Want to know what happens over the next 10 years? The Bible is clear. Tune in Sunday to find out. Either come to our service live at 900 Cripple Creek Dr., Lawrenceville, GA or tune in to our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch. 10:30 Eastern, this Sunday. A sermon you DO NOT want to miss. Talk to you then!

    Pastor Brian

    P.S. The purpose of the Great Awareness Church is to get Christians ready for Jesus’s coming. We preach Scripture and challenge our congregation to grow that relationship with Jesus. Join us! It is a real “coffee house” type feel. Please join us this Sunday at 10:30…we will have coffee and donuts for you! 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville. Or Stream it live on our YouTube channel @TheGreatAwarenessChurch

    P.P.S. My book, “The Last Instructions of Jesus (Before He Comes Again)”, is a deep dive into Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus’ last words and it is a game changing book. You can click on this link below to order or go online to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. Get yours today!

    https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/867418-the-last-instructions-of-jesus
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas from The Great Awareness Church! Tomorrow at 5:30 PM, we’re gathering for our Christmas Eve Worship Service, same place as always, 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. This will be a heartfelt evening of worship, communion, and a reading of the story of Jesus’ birth, reminding that He is the reason we celebrate this season. It will be a beautiful and meaningful time together. All are welcome! Bring your family, friends, and anyone who needs hope, peace, or a place to belong this Christmas.


    Because One Matters – Christmas Giving
    We’re also helping Because One Matters, a local closet serving children in need right here in Lawrenceville. They are currently critically low on toiletries. The most needed items include, toothpaste, and shampoo and conditioner. Clothes will also be helpful as well. You can bring donations to our Christmas Eve service or to our Sunday service this week!


    We pray this season has been a Spirit-filled time full of joy, peace, and God’s presence, even in the holiday rush. Merry Christmas! Remember… Jesus loves you, and there’s nothing you can do about it.


    We hope to see you tomorrow!
    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”2 Corinthians 13:14 (NKJV)

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