The Great Awareness Church

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  • We Are Launched!

    We Are Launched!

    Our church had its first Sunday this past Sunday, Aug 3rd at 10:30. It was a rainy morning, which was ominous, but we ended up with 70 people! Far exceeding my hope. The parking lot was full, and my kids were out there with umbrellas escorting people in. Many good friends showed up to support.

    The music was simple, it had almost a “coffee house” feel, and we even had donuts and coffee available! The message was well received, and we ended up arm in arm at the end singing, “Our God is an awesome God”. It was a wonderful first run.

    You can catch the sermon on our website, www.thegreatawarenesschurch.org, and click on the sermon button. There are also many other tools like podcasts and my 2 audiobooks all available FREE to download on our site, just click the “media” button. I hope you check it out.

    But the magic is actually being there, the music, the laughter. If you don’t have a church home or even if you are a friend and want to come out to support, I would love to see you there. It is good people, diving into the word and learning and growing together. A community is being built, and I would love to have you join us!

    Either way, whether in person or checking out our website, I hope to pour the things God has shown me into your life. To be a blessing….

    Have a great week and hope to see you Sunday!!!!

    Brian

    P.S. Our church is launched!!! If you are in GA, I would love for you to be there as my personal guest. Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. 900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville, GA. If not, please check out our sermons online once they are posted a day or two later. Our website is www.thegreatawarenesschurch.org. Hope to see you this Sunday!

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  • Church the Way it Should Be!

    Church the Way it Should Be!

    The church launch is less than 2 weeks away! Check out our website at https://thegreatawarenesschurch.org/. It has all my podcasts, our YouTube videos for those who are not subscribed to that, and even my books that I have published. It’s all there. Of course, it is a work in progress, but we are up and the giving link works…ready to roll.

    People ask me about the church and my vision, so let me talk to that. We are in a distressed and distracted world where truth is not easy to discern. The Great Awareness Church is about looking out at the world at large and in our own homes and communities with spiritual wisdom and funneling everything through the Bible and Christ. There are 3 big focuses for me regarding our vision:

    1. Biblical truth in untruthful times. EVERY sermon I preach will be a fresh word or anointing from God. I don’t copy other people’s sermons or ideas. I am bi-vocational, so I am out there in the field, the same battles everyone faces. God uses those experiences and insights gleaned from over 2 hours of Bible study a day, every day for over 20 years to hone sermons that are truthful, doctrinal, and relevant. Sermons that will hopefully challenge and grow all of us, myself included.
    2. Preparing our people for the Master’s return by focusing on the relationship, not works. Sin is at he core of EVERY problem we face, and Jesus is the ONLY answer to sin. So a critical piece of the puzzle is that relationship to Jesus. What does it look like to abide with Him, obey Him, and love Him first so we can love others well. This will be a key focus of my teaching and leading.
    3. Pouring our tithes and offerings into local ministries doing the real work of the gospel. We have kept our overhead low, so the tithes and offerings cover ALL of the church expenses. Hence, all giving can flow directly into the local ministries that are already helping widows, orphans, veterans, homeless people, etc. Not the big charities that raise millions easily, but the local ones that are getting it done. We will focus resources of money, our talents, and time to help further the cause of Christ and truly love our neighbors as He commands.

    The church is small, but I believe it will grow quickly. However, I want it to stay small, like the Acts 2 model, where they were almost a family, a tight community. Hence, our growth will be handled by smaller “huddles” of 10-20 people that can become additional locations, broadcasting our sermons and music, but gathering in smaller groups with a trained leader who can spearhead the growth AND better channel local giving as well. I see us having 100 locations of 10-20 people each a year from now, rather than a 10,000-seat arena and all its attendant costs. I believe this is how a church should be today in these times, and we will be getting after it. It will be exciting, it will make a big difference in the world, and I HOPE you will join us! Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. 900 Cripple Creek Dr. in Lawrenceville GA. I hope to see you there!!!!

    Brian

    P.S. Under 2 weeks away from the launch of the Great Awareness Church on August 3rd! If you are in GA, I would love for you to be there as my personal guest. Sunday mornings at 10:30 am. 900 Cripple Creek Dr. in Lawrenceville GA. If not, please check out our sermons online once they are posted a day or two later. Our website is www.thegreatawarenesschurch.org/. Hope to see you Sunday, Aug. 3rd!

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  • Are We Near The End Times?

    Are We Near The End Times?

    As I talk to Christians, as you listen to different preachers, it is becoming more and more clear
    that most Christians are beginning to feel like we are near the end times. I actually am sure of it
    and one of my sermons over the next few months will be what God revealed to me about it.
    BUT THAT IS NOT WHAT I WANT TO TALK ABOUT TODAY. My question I have for you
    today is, if you do feel we are near the end, WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?

    What are you changing in your life and actions to get ready for the coming of the Lord? Are you
    still continuing on every day in apathetic living because you feel like you can’t do anything
    about it so what’s the use? That’s exactly where the devil wants you, on the sidelines. The fact
    that Jesus may be coming soon should motivate us to love more, witness more, live for Jesus
    more. The early disciples believed that Jesus was coming back while they were alive, and they
    lived with an edge-and they CHANGED THE WORLD!!!! You may say, but Brian, I am not
    some great guy who can change the world. Well, with the exception of Paul, the rest of those
    disciples were local yokels. Fisherman, no one of import. But they lived with the faith and
    expectation of seeing their Lord again and that challenged them to reach everyone they could.

    Start where you are-we must be faithful where God has placed us. That workplace, your family,
    your friends, they are your mission field. Start there. Obey God and LOVE on those people-the
    way God loves you. The Great Commandment is Love God, and Love others. Focus on God
    first and foremost, get His love flowing and overflowing in your heart and pour it out on the
    people around you. Then watch as God honors your faithfulness with more doors opening.
    Remember, results are NOT your responsibility, yours is to center on Jesus, open up to the Holy
    Spirit in you, and let Him guide you into obedience and love. It is an easy yoke, Jesus does the
    work through the Holy Spirit but you MUST focus on God. Build that relationship, spend time
    with Him in the morning and through the day. That is loving God. Then out of that relationship,
    that fountain, you will be effective in touching others with His great and powerful love. You
    CAN do it.

    This is a call to relationship, not a call to works. What are you waiting for? Get alone with God,
    get a consistent quiet time going, get praying for other people, and refuse to be afraid. The Great
    Commission in Matthew 28 ends with Jesus saying, “And surely I am with you always, even to
    the end of the age.” If you are saved, you have the Holy Spirit, GOD HIMSELF inside you, and
    you move forward in the power and authority of the Lord. So get alone with God, re-connect to
    the Spirit, and then obey His prompting and love those around you-and watch your fruitfulness,
    love and peace grow. Until next week-remember, Jesus loves you, and there is nothing you can
    do about it! Peace!

    Brian

    P.S. Get ready for the launching of the Great Awareness Church August 3 rd ! If you are in
    GA, I would love for you to be there as my personal guest. If not, please check our sermons
    out online once they are posted. Until then, please check out my Youtube channel
    below….and subscribe-thanks!
    https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatAwarenessChurch

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  • The Fruit of the Spirit

    The Fruit of the Spirit

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV)

    Love, Joy, and Peace. At the end of the day, it is not money that people really desire, but love and joy and peace. Money can not buy it, but it is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. What struck me this week as I studied this passage is the word “Fruit”.

    You see, you can’t manufacture fruit. The seed must be planted, watered, and allowed time to grow. In other words, in our “me first”, immediate gratification society, you can’t have love, joy, and peace…not quickly. Let me repeat that, there is no seminar, no quick sermon answer, no get-rich-quick fix to acquire love, joy, and peace. It can only come about from the Holy Spirit working in you, and that does not happen in a microwave timeframe. YOU CAN NOT HAVE LOVE, JOY, AND PEACE WITHOUT TIME AND FOCUS ON THE SOURCE OF IT ALL, JESUS CHRIST. No matter the quality of the reels you watch, the sermons you listen to, the brilliant books you read, Love, Joy, and Peace can only be had by time and focus. Time with Jesus, opening up your heart to correction, to conviction by the Holy Spirit, and to the love of Jesus Christ. As you focus on Jesus instead of your little slice of the world that you are trying desperately to control, you will find His love growing in you. As you obey His commands, that love will grow more.

    Soon, the love will overflow into the people in your little slice of the world. Instead of focusing on your family and doing your best for them, and asking Jesus to help you with what you think is best, try focusing on Jesus and letting Him guide you on loving your family. You see, He knows what He wants to achieve in each of their lives-you don’t! So focus on the relationship with Jesus FIRST, focus on His love and then just simply obey what He tells you to do. And you will have tremendous fruit. And the end result will be a peace beyond what you can conceive or believe…Love, Joy, and Peace… together. WOW. But it starts with focus, we MUST stop focusing on ourselves and turn the gaze back to Jesus. Spend time with Him, in the Word and on our knees, and be open to his correction and love. Focus on Jesus is the starting point. How is your relationship with Jesus this week? What can you do TODAY to improve it?

    Be blessed!

    Brian

    P.S. Just 3 weeks away from the launching of the Great Awareness Church on August 3rd! If you are in GA, I would love for you to be there as my personal guest. If not, please check our sermons out online once they are posted. Until then, please check out my YouTube channel below…and subscribe as new videos are posted weekly-thanks!

    https://www.youtube.com/@TheGreatAwarenessChurch

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  • Welcome to the Great Awareness Church: Embracing Truth and Community

    Your Invitation to a Supportive Community

    Welcome to the Great Awareness Church, a vibrant community dedicated to helping Christians navigate the complexities of today’s world. Our mission is to uplift and encourage individuals while staying anchored in the truth of scripture. We believe that real understanding comes from an authentic application of biblical principles to current spiritual battles.

    Fostering Understanding Through Truth

    At the Great Awareness Church, we are committed to a journey of discovery that goes beyond preconceived notions and goes directly to the heart of the matter. We explore what is truly happening in our lives and the world around us, applying the timeless truths found in the Bible to interpret the times accurately. This approach ensures we remain grounded in faith while being actively present in our community.

    Join Us in Spiritual Growth

    We invite you to join us as we engage with scripture and one another, encouraging open dialogue and diverse perspectives. Our gatherings are filled with high energy and bright colors, reflecting our commitment to positivity and unity. Whether you are seeking to strengthen your faith or understand more about the world we live in, there is a place for you here. Together, let’s discern the truth and respond with love and grace.

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  • Welcome to the Great Awareness Church: Navigating Life with Faith

    Embracing Truth in a Complex World

    Welcome to the Great Awareness Church, a vibrant community dedicated to helping Christians navigate the challenges of today’s world. Our mission is clear: to encourage and uplift while remaining firmly rooted in the truth of scripture. In a society where confusion often reigns, we aim to bring clarity and hope, guiding our members through biblical principles that apply to real-life spiritual battles.

    Community Support and Engagement

    At Great Awareness Church, we believe that community is essential. We create a space where diverse voices come together to explore faith, share experiences, and support one another. Our events are designed to be high energy and inclusive, allowing everyone to participate and find their place within our church family. By engaging with one another, we develop a deeper understanding of how to apply scriptural truths to fellow Christians’ everyday lives.

    Discerning the Times Through Scripture

    In our journey together, we focus on the importance of discernment. By setting aside preconceived notions, we take an honest look at the current state of affairs, seeking to understand what is truly happening around us. Using the truth of scripture as our guide, we equip ourselves to discern the times effectively and respond positively. Join us as we explore the beauty and depth of God’s word, and learn how it can illuminate our paths in difficult times. Together, let’s make sense of the world around us, standing firm in faith and encouraging each other every step of the way.

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  • Navigating Truth in Turbulent Times: The Great Awareness Church Approach

    Welcome to the Great Awareness Church

    At the Great Awareness Church, we are dedicated to supporting Christians in making sense of today’s complex world. In a time where misinformation and confusion abound, we aim to provide clarity through the lens of scripture. Our community is a place where truth is held in high regard, ensuring that we encourage one another without compromising on foundational beliefs.

    Understanding Spiritual Battles

    Today, Christians face numerous spiritual battles that challenge their faith and understanding. It is essential to recognize these challenges and address them with a strong foundation in the truth of scripture. Rather than cling to preconceived notions, we advocate for a deeper examination of our actions and motivations. By actively engaging with the realities of our spiritual environment, we can better discern the times and respond aptly to the battles we encounter.

    Applying Scripture to Real-Life Situations

    Our mission goes beyond mere encouragement; we strive to equip our congregants with practical applications of biblical truths. We analyze the real spiritual warfare happening today, using scripture as our guiding light. Through insightful teachings and discussions, we aim to foster an environment where truth steers our responses, helping us navigate life with faith and assurance.

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  • Understanding the Truth in Today’s Spiritual Battles

    Understanding the Truth in Today’s Spiritual Battles

    Welcome to the Great Awareness Church

    At the Great Awareness Church, we aim to guide Christians in navigating the complexities of today’s world. We recognize the challenges believers face and are dedicated to fostering a community grounded in truth.

    Encouragement Without Compromise

    Our goal is to encourage and uplift, but we refuse to do so at the expense of truth. In an age of confusion and misinformation, it is vital to hold fast to the scriptural truths that illuminate our path. By aligning ourselves with God’s word, we can better discern what is genuinely happening around us.

    Applying Scripture to Real-World Issues

    In our teachings, we will delve into the immediate spiritual battles we encounter today. Rather than being influenced by preconceived beliefs, we will examine the actions and events unfolding globally. By understanding the truth of scripture, we can make wise decisions on how to respond to these challenges with clarity and compassion.

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