In this weeks teaching, Evan Wickham explores the life of one of the greatest kings of the entire biblical narrative. One of the intriguing things about this king is that he was declared king at 8 years old. His name was Josiah, and his story is absolutely amazing. Despite being the product of a dysfunctional family and a biblically illiterate age, Josiah somehow managed to turn an entire nation back to the ways of God. What does Josiah’s life have to teach us about becoming spiritually awake? Tons.

**THE INSPIRATION AND CONTENT OF THIS SERMON WAS DERIVED IN LARGE PART FROM A SERIES ENTITLED “REVIVE US AGAIN" GIVEN LAST YEAR (2016) BY JON TYSON, PASTOR AT TRINITY GRACE MIDTOWN IN NYC. TYSON’S “REVIVE US AGAIN” MATERIAL IS THE PERFECT CONTENT TO IMPORT INTO OUR OWN CONTEXT DURING THIS INITIAL PRE-LAUNCH PHASE OF PARK HILL CHURCH. **

Every spiritual awakening throughout history has shared a common characteristic: a rediscovery of the word of God as central for all of life. It’s no wonder then that spiritual ambivalence and biblical illiteracy go hand in hand in our culture today. In this week’s teaching, Evan Wickham unpacks one of the most well-known accounts of spiritual awakening in the entire Bible - the story of Israel’s revival under Nehemiah and Ezra. The key feature of this story is a profound, widespread rediscovery of the Scriptures as the primary means by which the Creator God reveals His heart to his children. The result is one of the most beautiful revival stories ever told. What would it look like for the church to lead the way in a biblical renewal?

**THE INSPIRATION AND CONTENT OF THIS SERMON WAS DERIVED IN LARGE PART FROM A SERIES ENTITLED “REVIVE US AGAIN" GIVEN LAST YEAR (2016) BY JON TYSON, PASTOR AT TRINITY GRACE MIDTOWN IN NYC. TYSON’S “REVIVE US AGAIN” MATERIAL IS THE PERFECT CONTENT TO IMPORT INTO OUR OWN CONTEXT DURING THIS INITIAL PRE-LAUNCH PHASE OF PARK HILL CHURCH. **

The story of Pentecost in Acts 2 is ground zero for understanding the idea of ‘awakening' because it is the moment when men and women received the Spirit of God for the very first time. In this teaching we will answer the question “What does it mean to receive the Holy Spirit?” and explore the implications for modern-day Americans who are seeking to be an active part of a city that is awakened by God’s Spirit.

Modern Americans are accustomed to convenience. We cushion ourselves in comfort and hope to avoid suffering at all costs. It’s no wonder we find ourselves at a loss when trouble comes. What if instead of crying “Why us?” when we suffer, we wondered at the God who suffers and gives along with us. In today’s teaching, Dan Braga looks at a story of loss and tears and family drama and confusion and death and new life. Welcome to the story of Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. When trouble comes to this group of friends and family, we discover deep sorrow can be the doorway to true awakening.

Today’s Western culture is driven and thrill-seeking. But beneath the surface we are dysfunctional and insecure. What would it take for us to wake up to God’s love as a society?

In today’s teaching, Evan Wickham looks as the life of Jacob, one of the most dysfunctional lives in the Bible. How is it that he became one of the founders of the Judeo-Christian religion and the namesake for an entire nation? What did it take for him to wake up from his dysfunction and finally become the person God created him to be? Listen to the story of Jacob’s spiritual awakening.

**THE INSPIRATION AND CONTENT OF THIS SERMON WAS DERIVED IN LARGE PART FROM A SERIES ENTITLED “REVIVE US AGAIN" GIVEN LAST YEAR (2016) BY JON TYSON, PASTOR AT TRINITY GRACE MIDTOWN IN NYC. TYSON’S “REVIVE US AGAIN” MATERIAL IS THE PERFECT CONTENT TO IMPORT INTO OUR OWN CONTEXT DURING THIS INITIAL PRE-LAUNCH PHASE OF PARK HILL CHURCH. **