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Today we're exploring one of Christianity's most influential yet often overlooked movements—the Moravian Church. Despite their small numbers, the Moravians have shaped global Christianity in remarkable ways that continue to this day.Read the article at https://www.awakenations.org/p/the-moravian-legacy-from-ancientOrigins and Early HistoryFounded in 1457 in Bohemia (modern Czech Republic), making them one of the oldest Protestant denominationsEmerged from the followers of Jan Hus, a reformer who predated Martin Luther by a centuryNearly exterminated during the Counter-Reformation, surviving as a "hidden seed" of families preserving their faith in secretThe Remarkable RenewalExperienced dramatic revival in 1727 at Herrnhut, Germany, under Count Nikolaus von ZinzendorfA small community of religious refugees experienced a powerful spiritual awakening during a communion service on August 13, 1727This single event launched what would become the first significant Protestant missionary movementThe 100-Year Prayer MeetingFollowing their renewal, they established continuous prayer that continued uninterrupted for over 100 yearsOrganized in one-hour shifts, with someone praying every hour of every dayThis extraordinary commitment fueled their global mission work and continues to inspire prayer movements todayFirst Protestant Mission MovementLaunched the first organized Protestant missionary efforts to non-ChristiansWithin 25 years of their renewal, missionaries had been sent to the Caribbean, Greenland, North America, South America, Africa, and beyondOften worked among the most marginalized populations, including enslaved Africans and indigenous communitiesWilling to sell themselves into slavery if necessary to reach those who needed to hear the gospelInfluence on John WesleyProfoundly shaped John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, during a stormy Atlantic crossingWesley was impressed by their calm faith during a violent storm that terrified other passengersHelped guide Wesley to his famous Aldersgate experience where his "heart was strangely warmed"Through Methodism, Moravian spiritual principles ultimately influenced hundreds of millions of ChristiansDistinctive Spiritual PracticesDeveloped the "Daily Watchwords"—scripture verses selected for daily meditation, still published in 50+ languagesCreated community structures called "choirs" for spiritual formation based on age, gender, and life stageIntegrated faith with daily work and art, becoming known for excellence in music, craftsmanship, and educationPioneered educational approaches that were remarkably progressive for their timeContemporary RelevanceTheir "theology of the heart" balances emotional experience with intellectual understandingTheir approach to unity—"In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, love"—offers wisdom for divided timesTheir missional approach of living among those they serve speaks to effective ministry in post-Christian contextsTheir prayer-centered spirituality reminds us that revival movements are built on prayer, not programsModern Movements Inspired by MoraviansContemporary 24-7 Prayer movement explicitly draws from Moravian examplesNeo-monastic and missional communities echo Moravian community structuresEcumenical initiatives follow Moravian principles of unity amid diversityRenewed interest in Moravian spiritual practices for modern applicationThe Moravian...

In this transformative Resurrection message, Glenn Bleakney unpacks the Kingdom-altering significance of Jesus’ final declaration on the cross: “It is finished” — Tetelestai (John 19:30). Far from being the end of the story, these words mark the fulfillment of prophecy, the satisfaction of divine justice, and the launching of a new creation reality.Drawing from the rich biblical imagery behind Tetelestai—a term used in the marketplace, the temple, the courtroom, the military, and even by artists—this message reveals how the Cross was not merely a moment of death, but the moment when all of heaven’s purposes converged in victory.Through Christ’s finished work:Intimacy is restored — the veil was torn, and access to the Father is now open (Hebrews 10:19-22).Identity is reclaimed — we are adopted as sons and daughters, heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-17).Influence is reactivated — Jesus’ resurrection reestablishes the believer’s authority to represent His Kingdom on earth (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).From Eden lost to Eden regained, this sermon proclaims that the Cross is not just about salvation from sin but restoration to divine purpose. The resurrection of Jesus was not the conclusion of redemption—it was the commencement of Kingdom restoration.You weren’t just saved—you were sent. The tomb is empty, the Spirit is poured out, and the revolution continues.Live like “It is finished”… but also like “It has just begun.”

In this episode, Pastor Glenn Bleakney brings a powerful teaching from Ephesians 2:19–22, revealing what it means to be part of God’s family and His dwelling place on earth. He unpacks the incredible shift in identity that takes place when we come to Christ—no longer strangers or outsiders, but living stones in a spiritual house with Jesus as the cornerstone.Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, Pastor Glenn walks us through the consistent desire of God to dwell among His people—from the intricate design of the Tabernacle to the revelation that the Church today is the very temple of the Holy Spirit. This teaching invites us to see the Church not as a building, but as a people formed and fitted together to carry the presence of God wherever we go.You’ll also hear timely insight on how we are called to build according to divine design—with reverence, obedience, and a deep commitment to unity in the body of Christ. Pastor Glenn also touches on the role of prophetic revelation in the Church today, sharing practical wisdom on how to stay rooted in scripture while remaining open to the voice of the Holy Spirit.This message is a call to live intentionally—hosting God’s presence in our lives, cultivating spiritual community, and becoming a visible expression of His glory to the world around us.