Becoming An Awe-full Church (John Ed Mathison)

What if the goal was to be an "awful" church? Not awful in the way you think, but AWE-FULL—a church literally filled with the awe of God.In this special message, guest speaker Dr. John Ed Mathison challenges us to rethink what a vibrant, growing church looks like. Using the powerful model of the early church in Acts 2:42-47, he asks a simple question: "What made them so effective?" The answer lies in becoming a church that was "full of awe." Through powerful stories and timeless biblical truth, Dr. Mathison unpacks the five key characteristics that made the first church irresistible and can transform our church today.Discover the blueprint for "Becoming An Awe-full Church":Atmosphere: Fostering a culture of deep teaching, prayer, and miracles.Acceptance: Creating a place of radical welcome where everyone feels they belong.Action: Moving beyond discussion to active, hands-on service in the community.Aim: Unifying around a joyful, sincere, and praise-filled mission.Additions: Positioning the church for God to add to it daily.This sermon is a powerful call to action for every member to move from being a spectator to an active participant in building a church that truly reflects the power of God.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome & Introduction by Dr. John Ed Mathison01:43 - Digital Ministries & Sermon Outline05:44 - The "Awe-full" Church Premise (Acts 2:42-47)06:53 - 1. Atmosphere: Teaching, Prayer & Miracles09:28 - 2. Acceptance: The Power of Belonging13:56 - 3. Action: Moving from Discussion to Doing19:24 - 4. Aim: Unity, Gladness & Praise21:06 - 5. Additions: Positioning the Church for Growth22:41 - Concluding Story: The Power of a Simple Invitation27:16 - Final Challenge: Becoming an Awe-full Church27:57 - Closing Prayer#Sermon #JohnEdMathison #BookOfActs #ChurchGrowth #EarlyChurch #AweOfGod #ChristianCommunity #Church #WetumpkaAL