Revive Church Podcast

Welcome to Revive! Over the past weeks, we've been in a learning series called O' Praise The Name – where we learn of God's marvelous names in the Bible and the power each one holds. Today, we transition into a new facet of the names of God, and that is the name of the King of kings, Lord of lords, Immanuel God with us – that is to say, the name of Jesus. If you've been in church for long enough, you are likely to have heard that every knee must bow and every tongue must confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, but why does that name hold the power? What authority lies in the name of Jesus that commands sickness, disease, affliction, and strongholds to bow? Today we remember the divine oneness of God and Christ – how Jesus was not sent as a representative of a distant and busy God, but how He was God with us. Therefore, all power, dominion, and authority that falls under the mighty names of God becomes all-encompassed under the one name that rules above every name: Jesus Christ. Be encouraged as we remember every title that our loving Christ holds. He is our creator, provider, master, and shepherd. He is our banner, our warrior, our sanctifier, our righteousness, our healer. He is the most high God. And Jesus is God with us. Trust in Him this week and be blessed!

Welcome to Revive! Today, we embark on a profound exploration of reliance on Jehovah Rapha in the wilderness as we navigate through Exodus 15. Following their deliverance from Egypt, the Israelites faced a different challenge—thirst in the wilderness. This sermon delves into their experience at Marah, where bitterness turned sweet through obedience to Jehovah Rapha. Discover how obedience transformed polluted waters at Marah, showcasing Jehovah Rapha's ability to heal not just water but people. Testing times reveal God's power to deliver and His love, even when in the wilderness. Explore different forms of pollution—natural, self-inflicted, and spiritual. Understand how Jehovah Rapha chooses when and how to bring restoration. This sermon emphasizes that restorative healing is about the “who” more than the “how” or “why.” Drawing parallels from life, delve into the concept of living water and the springs of health that God provides. Discover illogical solutions, be prepared to listen, and follow His instructions for healing and restoration. Reflect on your life—what needs to be returned to its original state? What needs mending? Jehovah Rapha calls us to live in Him and find health in Him. In navigating life's challenges, may you find strength in relying on the healing power of Jehovah Rapha. Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! In this powerful sermon, we learn of the name El Shaddai—the all-sufficient one, the provider of all our needs. We begin with a reflection of Genesis, where God establishes His first covenant with Abram. The covenant, symbolized by cutting, signifies a profound commitment that requires sacrifice. Unlike modern, fickle promises, a covenant is a matter of life and death. Find out more about God's pruning work in our lives. Abiding in Him is the key, as without Him, we can do nothing. Deviating from the covenant leads to entitlement, but the new covenant enables us to cut away distractions from God's better plan. El Shaddai, the one who answers to those in covenant with Him, doesn't yield to the entitled. When God initiates a cut, it's because He has something better in store. The call to be cut comes with the assurance of abundant grace on the other side. God desires all of you, demanding the removal of sin, unrighteousness, and fear. While the process may be painful, the grace available is more than sufficient. We need to cut our spiritual umbilical cords and the things that let us stay stuck in our comfort, nourished by the wrong sources and unable to grow. Experience the profound truth that God's cutting is not punitive but redemptive, ushering in a better plan and a life filled with grace. Embrace the journey of being cut by El Shaddai, the all-sufficient one who holds all that you need. Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! Join us today as we explore the name of God, Jehovah Tsidkenu — the LORD our Righteousness — and what that righteousness means for us. In a world where morality seems subjective, it's hard to determine what standard to live by. Is right and wrong cultural? Is it decided by our mentor or who we look up to? Ultimately, we must look back to the God who is our righteousness. In the book of Jeremiah, he cautions against false prophecies and details the peril of straying from God's truth. Today we face the challenge of embracing righteousness in a culture that often validates sinful behavior. In today's message from Pastor Stephan, we learn that to grow, we must nurture what we wish to see flourish. Discover the exchange required for righteousness and the price Christ paid so that we could be like Him. Encouragement from scripture urges us to clothe ourselves with Jesus Christ, fostering a shift from selfish desires to godly habits. Gain insights into practical tips for overcoming the struggle with sin and planning for righteousness. Don't succumb to the distortion of God's word. Learn how to resist old addictions and temptations, recognizing the precious fruit that righteousness produces in our lives. Embark on this transformative journey as we explore the depths of Jehovah Tsidkenu and the righteousness He offers!

Welcome to Revive! This week, we delve deep into the transformative journey from profane to sanctified. Our lives can either be profane, common, or sacred, and we're here to explore the powerful impact of sanctification that only comes by the God who saves, Jehovah Mekoddishkem. In this enlightening video, we'll uncover the significance of sanctification even today. We'll discuss how God provided the boundary lines for sanctification to set the nation of Israel apart, glorifying God through the process. Discover the true intent of God's laws — not to condemn, but to set apart and save from the ways of the world. Jesus fulfilled the law, yet the law's intent remains. Join us in understanding the purpose of the law of Moses: to teach us that we needed an almighty God to set us apart, because we could never live out the law perfectly on our own. In our exploration, we'll delve into the profound message of Leviticus, underscoring that it's not merely the ramblings of an angry God, but a heartfelt writing of pure intimacy drawing us closer to the divine guidance of Jehovah Mekoddishkem. As we journey through this discussion, we remember the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit and being firmly grounded in the Scriptures. The Holy Spirit and the Bible complement each other, and any spirit that contradicts the Bible is not the Holy Spirit. It's crucial to find alignment between the Holy Spirit's guidance and the rock that is the word of God. Let's embrace our transformation from profane to sanctified, with Jehovah Mekoddishkem as our guide, and carry it with us in our daily lives. If you want to experience real change and walk in the path of sanctification, then you must lean back on the God who sanctifies. Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! In this compelling sermon, we delve into the profound story of David and Goliath, shining a spotlight on the unwavering power in the name of Jehovah Tsaba. Beyond the familiar narrative found in 1 Samuel 17:4-11, we uncover the spiritual battle that hinges on the divine authority of His name. Goliath, a Nephilim, was no ordinary giant; he was a demonically birthed being. David's choice of five stones wasn't just for Goliath but for his four giant brothers, symbolizing the obliteration of distorted creation. We journey into the spiritual realm, where Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against mere flesh and blood but against powers and principalities. As we grapple with natural issues, we're reminded of the presence of spiritual influences, and the spirits of this world. Goliath's ceaseless taunts couldn't deter David. His unwavering confidence was rooted in the name of Jehovah Tsaba, the Lord our Warrior. David's weapon wasn't his slingshot; it was the name of Jehovah Tsaba. This sermon encourages us to recognize the immense power in this divine name. It's a reminder that we, too, can face our giants and charge them with the indomitable might encapsulated in the name of the Lord. So, as we reflect on this sermon, ask yourself: What giant is guarding something God has promised me? With faith in the name of Jehovah Tsaba, it's time to rise and confront those giants. Join us in this inspiring journey as we explore the astounding strength encapsulated in this holy name, empowering us to fulfill our divine mission with unwavering faith. Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! This month we've been learning about the mighty names of God that teach us of His power over our enemies, His capability to move in our lives, and His intentionality in leading us in love. In today's message from Pastor Stephan Kilgore, we learn about the name of Jehovah Nissi – the Lord our banner. What does it mean for God to be our banner? What does it matter if He is over us? What power lies in the banner? Join us today as we find out more about Jehovah Nissi, the Lord our banner, and how He desires us to finish the race set before us! Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! In this powerful message, we dive into the nurturing nature of God. When we are weary and lost – Jehovah Rohi, the Lord our Shepherd – comes to lead us, guide us, and direct us in His path. Throughout this sermon, Pastor Stephan helps us explore the significance of Jehovah Rohi as the name of God in the Bible. We discover His methods in making sure that we are cared for in every season, even in spite of our rebellion and unwillingness to cooperate. These moments of being redirected become opportunities for spiritual growth, strengthening our faith, and deepening our relationship with Him. When we (like sheep) begin to stray from the path of the shepherd, or get stuck in habitual loops, God must interject in ways that don't always feel comfortable. But His leading is for the sake of our comfort and well being. Join us in our journey to submit as we uncover the workings of a loving God and discover how they reveal the nature of the Shepherd, Jehovah Rohi. Through genuine stories, insightful analysis, and uplifting anecdotes, we invite you to embark on a journey of spiritual enlightenment as we navigate the intricacies of God's divine plan for your life. Don't miss out on this eye-opening experience! Subscribe to our channel now and hit the notification bell. Stay tuned for more compelling content that will ignite your relationship with God and broaden your understanding of His profound presence in our lives! Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! In this week's message, we continue to dive deeper into the names of God and the power in His names. This week, we learn about the name of Jehovah Jireh – the Lord WILL provide. Have you ever felt frustrated by God's plans? Oftentimes what we lack can frustrate us, confuse us, or isolate us from the promises of God. If our Lord will provide then why do we still have need? If I believe in God then why am I not already in prosperity, and how can we access God's provision? Although one of the most commonly called upon facets of our God today, Jehovah Jireh is often misunderstood. Through this week's challenging word, Pastor Stephan shows the boundary lines for Jehovah Jireh's provision, and how to prepare the way for Him so that He can move in miraculous ways. When we want to throw down our red flag on the play of life and challenge what God is doing, we've got to remember, there's a resurrection waiting on the other side. Join us as we discover the not-so-hidden workings of our God who meets us in the middle Be Blessed!

Welcome to Revive! Today, Pastor Brad Stroup shares his powerful testimony about where your “yes” to God can take you. Wherever the Lord leads you, and regardless of how impossible the circumstances may seem, take heart! God is walking with you in every season. Be Blessed!

Why do I feel so distant? Why won't God work in my life? Why is it so hard to do the right things? Our God isn't a God who requires blind submission or for us to sacrifice out of spite. He seeks only our hearts, and he desires for us to call Him Lord. In this learning series, O, Praise The Name, Pastor Stephan Kilgore teaches of the names of God, why they matter, and how to call on a God who desires to be pursued. This week, Pastor Stephan speaks of Adonai, the Lord of our lives. Adonai desires us to set aside our own plans and turn our attention to the better things He has for us. He's not a manager, or an observer, but an active Lord who disciplines out of His love.

Welcome to Revive! In this captivating video we delve into the profound concept of Yahweh, the name of God, and how He often allows us to experience moments of being stuck. By encountering these challenging situations, we gain a fresh perspective and witness a whole new facet of His divine nature. Throughout this sermon, Pastor Stephan helps us explore the significance of Yahweh as the name of God in the Bible. We shed light on how His wisdom and infinite love sometimes guide us through periods of feeling trapped or stagnant, enabling us to recognize His presence and power in unconventional ways. These moments of being stuck become opportunities for spiritual growth, strengthening our faith, and deepening our relationship with Him. Additionally, we discuss the profound impact of encountering new facets of God and how they transform our lives. As we navigate the unpredictable journey of life, we often encounter circumstances that test our resolve, challenge our beliefs, and push us outside our comfort zones. It is during these testing times that Yahweh reveals Himself in unexpected and awe-inspiring ways, reminding us of His unending grace and unwavering support. Join us in this thought-provoking exploration as we uncover the hidden treasures within life's stuck moments and discover how they unveil new facets of Yahweh – I AM WHO I AM. Through genuine stories, insightful analysis, and uplifting anecdotes, we invite you to embark on a journey of spiritual enlightenment as we navigate the intricacies of God's divine plan for your life. Don't miss out on this eye-opening experience! Subscribe to our channel now and hit the notification bell. Stay tuned for more compelling content that will ignite your relationship with God and broaden your understanding of His profound presence in our lives!

Who is God? Does God have a “real” name? Does it really matter what we call Him? The name of God is the name above every other name. His name reveals His character, and teaches us more about the God we follow. In this new learning series, O, Praise the Name, Pastor Stephan Kilgore teaches of the names of God, why they matter, and how to call on a God who desires to be pursued. This week, Pastor Stephan teaches about our creator God, Elohim, who created everything from nothing. That same Elohim is the visionary who creates a way when there is no way, who creates wholeness from our emptiness, and wholeness from our lack. Be Blessed!

Last year at Revive Church, we were given a command: do the hard things and be persistent. Dig trenches in the valleys and they will be filled with water. Now that 2023 is creeping closer to a close, it's time, now more than ever, to be obedient and consistent. When it seems like there is no way, when it seems like the well has all but dried up, when it seems like there's not an ounce more of strength you can give, God has grace for you! In this redux of the Keep Digging sermon series, Pastor Stephan speaks on the desire to keep digging. When our hearts shift from selfish desires and doubtful denial, to eager obedience and amazing faith, God is able to provide in ways we never saw coming! Be Blessed!

Here at Revive Church, we live in Jesus-amazed faith! That means we believe that God will do the things no one thought He could, would, or should do. In order to live out the fullness of what God has for us on this earth and to advance His kingdom, we have to know and fully believe in the might and authority of Christ. In this message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan reminds us of the power of the sovereign and omnipotent God that we now are granted access to through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we ask in His name, trust with Jesus-amazed faith, and submit to the authority of His Word, then all things are made possible for those who believe. Be Blessed!

We all desire for God's hand to be on our lives. We desire His blessing, His outpouring, and His abundance. But if God pours out what we're not yet ready to receive, we'll burst under the pressure! Here at Revive Church, we surrender to the stretch so that we can receive the MOST of what God has for us. In this message from Pastor Stephan, we are reminded that when God's hand is on us, it's not for the sake of a comforting massage that eases temporary pains, but it is an uncomfortable stretch that strengthens us, conditions us, and allows us to alleviate the source of our ailments. Be Blessed!

Here at Revive, we are owners, not members! That means we take ownership of the faith, the family, and the finances. When someone is a member, they consume for as long as they want and then leave. But when we become owners we invest in the future because we've got our hands in what comes next. In this message from Pastor Stephan Kilgore, we learn that in order to cultivate the church of 2030, we have to be bought in. When we become owners of our faith, our church family, and our finances, we fuel the future of the Kingdom. Be Blessed!

When the world seems bleak, circumstances seem insurmountable, and just believing harder doesn't seem to cut it, there is a better way. Here at Revive Church, we laugh, smile, and choose joy! We know it's not a chore to follow God because we get to enjoy serving God with the people we love. In this week's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we are called back to joy and lightness of heart. We can work ourselves down to the bone and have faith to see a miracle through, but if it's without joy, we'll only become worn down. We walk as Jesus did, claiming the joy of the Lord as our strength as we embrace our crosses that we bear. Be blessed!

At Revive Church, we honor up, down, and all around! We honor God and others above ourselves. When we choose to humble ourselves and honor those around us, we advance the kingdom of Heaven by embracing the community of the kingdom. In this week's message from Revive's own worship leader, John Bustillos, we are shown what it looks like to live a lifestyle of honor. We honor up by honoring God, we honor down by showing love to those we might incorrectly see as inferior, and we honor around by living in the kingdom. When we honor God, it's not one or the other, but instead we live a lifestyle of honor — choosing to honor up, down, and all around. Be Blessed!

Here at Revive Church, we know that we grow best spiritually when we connect relationally! We believe that if we're to live out God's will for us, we can't do it alone. God made us for companionship, connection, and a commitment to help build one another up. Be blessed!

Here at Revive Church, we LOVE the local church! We believe that the local church is the hope of the world, and we know that's not an exclusive vision. If the Church as a whole — every congregation and individual believer — is to expand the kingdom of God and be the hope of the world, we've got to work together and be intentional about being the Church. In today's message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan teaches the eminent power of the local church and shares Revive's heart of excitement for the growth that God's kingdom has yet to come. The church was never meant to be just a building. Be blessed!

God has an excellent way of designing cycles. You may have learned about the water cycle and life cycles in grade school, but beyond the physical cycles of God's creation, the Bible also speaks on spiritual cycles. One of the most vital spiritual cycles in our daily lives is the cycle of generosity. This week, Paul Rice teaches the importance of fostering and continuing the cycle of generosity with those around us. God loves us so much that He allows His blessings to be moved through our hands, so when we choose to give or receive generously, it halts the Lord's cycle. We are reminded to submit and sacrifice in order to see the glory of God come in our lives and the lives of those around us! Be blessed!

We serve a God of absolutes; there's righteousness and unrighteousness, light and darkness, freedom and bondage. But over time, human hands tend to muddy the message and create unnecessary arguments. At Revive Church, we believe it's not either/or, it's both! We serve a God of grace AND truth, spirit AND systems, tradition AND transformation. In this message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan Kilgore urges us to separate ourselves from a method-mentality and shift to a mission-mentality. It's not about what we do or what church looks like, it's about who we're doing it for. The next generation will not cease to age, and time will not wait until we are ready for change. So now, today, we make way for the youth that is to come and the leaders of tomorrow, equipping them and empowering them to grow the kingdom of Heaven. Be blessed!

At Revive Church, we believe the mission is bigger than me! In order to introduce real people to the real Jesus, we step outside of our own personal bubbles and live sacrificially in order to spread God's kingdom on the earth. In this message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan Kilgore teaches the importance of becoming aligned with the word of God and pursuing His vision for His church. In order to please God, we don't pursue our own missions from a place of arrogance, but we humble ourselves in order to live for His mission because the mission is bigger than me. Be blessed!

Revive Church is all about the real Jesus! We don't believe in self-guided spirituality, but we believe in the Jesus of the Bible who is full of grace and full of truth. Our Jesus cares enough about His children to convict and comfort; He loves us fully while leading us to look more like Him. In this message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan Kilgore details Jesus' desire for us, that we would become real followers of the real Christ, who is full of grace and full of truth. We can't dilute or diminish the fullness of the one true living God. Be blessed!

Revive Church exists to introduce real people to the real Jesus! We are all about bringing the fullness of Christ into the fullness of peoples' “normal”. What is a real person? Who is the real Jesus? Why would He care about me? It's only by the one true, loving God, that we are saved and fully known. In this message from This is Revive, Pastor Stephan Kilgore details the heart and vision behind the existence of Revive Church; to introduce real people to the real Jesus. If you desire to make Revive your church home, get plugged in, get involved, and join us in becoming the church of 2030. Be blessed!

We can rejoice that the Holy Spirit that lives in us is our helper, our counselor, our advocate, and our strengthener. And to top it all off, He's a generous giver! Holy Spirit has graciously given us His three-fold gifts in order that we may encourage, edify, and build up God's church. In this final sermon from Revive Church's “Baptized by Fire” learning series, Pastor Stephan teaches how to receive, recognize, and utilize the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit within us. Take time this week to reflect on the power that we have been given in Christ, and rejoice that we have been appointed and equipped to introduce people to the real Jesus!

When strong and mature followers of Christ speak about their walk with Jesus, the common thread between their experiences is their intimacy with Christ. We can't work our way into relationship and we can strive our way into success, but we must learn to identify how God speaks in order to operate how He desires us to. In this sermon from the Baptized by Fire series, Pastor Stephan teaches us to develop intimacy with the Holy Spirit so that we can be led by His voice more clearly. Be Blessed!

Our God is not simply a God of deliverance. When He set free the nation of Israel from Egypt, He did not leave them to fend for themselves, but He remained with them as a cloud by day and a fire by night, taking care of their every need. In this message from Pastor Stephan, we learn about the working of the Holy Spirit within us so that we may live free from sin — fully convinced that we are righteous and victorious in Christ! Be Blessed!

We live in a sinful world. We are born into sin, and the bible says that punishment for sin is death. The devil tried to hand us a death sentence, but Jesus took it upon Himself so that we could find new life. When we die to ourselves, we live in Christ. In this first message from our brand new learning series, Pastor Stephan teaches of the two baptisms offered to us. When we are baptized, or immersed, in the fires of Hell, we suffer eternal death. But when we take on the baptism of water, we die to ourselves temporarily so that we may experience eternal life. Be Blessed!

When we say it's too late, God says it's in His timing. When we fear the worst, God says to trust in Him. What we call dead, God calls sleeping. This week, Pastor Stephan encourages us to have faith in God's miracle working power. What we deem too big for God, is so often the very thing He desires to work in. Be Blessed!

Sometimes, life can seem like it's dragging its feet. Days seem a little longer, our efforts seem a little weaker, success seems a little more far off, and nothing we do seems to turn out right. The first instinct is to assume it's just a bad day, but have you ever considered that you might be living under a unseen curse? Although it may seem scary, all things fall under the authority of Christ Jesus. Our only job is to ask Him for freedom. Today, Pastor Stephan teaches that God gives us a choice to live under a blessing or a curse. When we identify the symptoms, we can find the source and uproot the curse of the enemy in our lives, for good. Be Blessed!

Prayer isn't just something we do, it's a life we live. As followers of the most-high God, it's astounding how often we see prayer as the last resort. But truly, vulnerable and honest prayer to our God moves mountains and leaves the enemy shaking in his boots. No matter how deep and dark our moment of trial seems, we can rest assured that it's not too late to pray. In this sermon from Pastor Stephan Kilgore, we learn how to build a lifestyle of prayer so that we can have a more intimate and powerful connection with our Heavenly Father. Be Blessed!

Ever feel like you missed the bus? Ran out of time? Have you ever felt left behind? Well the God of all creation has a better way for you because He loves you. This Easter, Pastor Stephan Kilgore speaks the comforting affirmation of God, that upon accepting Him as Lord and Savior, we are forever changed. No matter how long we run, or how many times we turn away from the love of Jesus — when we turn to Him we are restored, renewed, and revived! Be Blessed!

Though we can't bring our possessions with us into Heaven, we can certainly leave behind a lasting impact on this Earth. And regardless of who we are or where we come from, we can rejoice that we are remembered as the ones who put God first. This week, Pastor Stephan speaks on the importance of honoring God with our first fruits, paying close mind to honoring Him by giving Him our first. God will do so much more with the little than we could ever do with a lot.

We all have faith, but do you have Jesus-amazed faith? In the first installment of our Legacy learning series, Pastor Stephan shares how to receive and activate faith that leaves Jesus amazed. You'll also hear the next steps we are taking as we take part in the vision to build the Church of 2030!

God has been so gracious to give us the gift of relationship! It's a blessing to have trusted friends that you can share everything with and confide in. But with all of our friends, regardless of how close we feel, there's always a need for set boundaries. In today's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we learn of the importance of setting boundaries in both our convictions and our personal relationships. We can trust in God and what he calls us out of because His boundary lines for us have fallen for us in pleasant places.

We are so blessed to be able to enter into God's house and encounter the fullness of His presence! The glory of God is so good and it's something that we have to be compelled to share. Once we are fed at the table, then it's time to start making room. In today's message from Pastor Stephan Kilgore, we're called to not only be consumers in the kingdom, but producers for the kingdom! When we are moved by God, our mindsets shift from how do we get fed, to how do we get everyone we know intimately fed. Be a blessing to those around you and pull out a chair for everyone you know!

The book of Ephesians says we are to imitate God as well-beloved children. But imitating God can seem like a massive undertaking! So how do we do it? We turn to the one who first mirrored God, our Lord Jesus. In love and mercy, Jesus came so that we could walk His walk and talk His talk. In today's message, Pastor Johnathon Peña illustrates how Jesus demonstrated love so that we could more accurately imitate Him, and bring real people to the real Jesus.

We know Jesus. We know our friends. But do our friends know that we know Jesus? As followers of Christ, it can seem daunting to try to share the love of Jesus with those around us, but in reality, the life we live is our ministry. In the debut of Revive's newest learning series, All My Friends, Pastor Stephan helps us to reflect on our closest relationships; how do we make sure we show the love of God while avoiding the pit-falls of being ‘unequally yoked'?

Throughout this learning series, we've learned how important it is to keep digging. When we are persistent in our obedience, God can work mightily in our lives. But once we receive the miracle where do we go from there? Are we finished in our walk with God because we got what we wanted? In the final sermon on Keep Digging, Pastor Stephan teaches us that the victory that we receive is simply a refilling for the battle that lies ahead. When it seems we are defeated, remember… it's not what it looks like.

When God says “no”, it can seem earth-shattering. How can a God that loves us have the audacity to not immediately answer our prayers?! But luckily, we can praise our living God that the brief periods of suffering we endure are ultimately for our strength! We are being built up as mighty warriors, and we can endure – as long as we ask for God's grace. In this week's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we are built up in faith, knowing that we can boast in our insufficiencies and lean back on the grace of God in our times of genuine pain.

In the words of the beloved Katie Rockwell, “Keep showing up.” God has got incredible plans for us, plans to overcome and be more than conquerors. Our steps are certainly guided by the living God, but that means we still have to do the walking. This week, Pastor Stephan teaches us of the importance of perseverance, and the incredible power of just showing up for God.

When we see others receive the blessings that we asked God for, it can be frustrating. It's easy to feel unheard or neglected but sometimes the root issue is that we haven't put in the work in faith. But when we trust in the Lord, He issues us His respect through righteousness. In this hope-giving sermon from Pastor Stephan, we're shown that by the death and resurrection of Christ Jesus, we are freely justified; we are made righteous and whole.

We know our God loves to move in signs and wonders, in miracles and in blessings, but could it be that God loves to move in the boring things? In this week's sermon, Pastor Stephen teaches us that our resolutions aren't end-goals, they're game plans. And what seems like boring menial work, is likely the catalyst for God's real move of power in our lives.

We're surrounded by constant bombardment of information, and it's impossible to tell what is the absolute truth. Our culture's morals and ideals can change entirely within a matter of days. So when we have pressing questions, we must turn to our God who is the way, the truth, and the life. In the first message of 2023, Pastor Stephan instructs us to turn to God with our questions rather than seeking sources that do no satisfy. In order to truly receive, we must first open our hearts and listen in the quiet place. Be Blessed!  

Jesus wasn't always well-liked. Although made perfect, He was despised, chased away, and murdered on a cross simply because of the way people perceived Him. But the Lord our God turns all things for good!   In today's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we are shown that how others perceive us does not define us. We are God's beloved children, and only He can call us by name. Be Blessed! 🔴  For more information about Revive Church, visit http://www.revivechurch.com. 🔴  For more of : The Best Christmas         Join us every Sunday at 10am (CST) for the Online Worship Experience: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReviveChurc… If you would like to support Revive financially you can give through the Revive app, or online at http://give.revivechurch.com. You can also text any amount to 84321, and search in Arlington, TX to find Revive Church from the list provided. We would love to hear how God is touching your life through this ministry!  Tell us your story at http://mystory.revivechurch.com! If you need prayer, let us know on the Revive app at http://onelink.to/fk3mwb

Series: Make This Christmas the Best Christmas Title: Return on Investment Desc: When we give our offerings up to God, it can be easy to fixate on what we want in return. When we fixate on the fruit, we end up ignoring the seeds. But when we give generously, God sows seeds of generosity in our hearts. In today's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we are taught how to practically use our resources to invest into the kingdom of Heaven. 🔴  For more information about Revive Church, visit http://www.revivechurch.com. 🔴  For more of : The Best Christmas Join us every Sunday at 10am (CST) for the Online Worship Experience: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReviveChurchonline If you would like to support Revive financially you can give through the Revive app, or online at http://give.revivechurch.com. You can also text any amount to 84321, and search in Arlington, TX to find Revive Church from the list provided. We would love to hear how God is touching your life through this ministry!  Tell us your story at http://mystory.revivechurch.com! If you need prayer, let us know on the Revive app at http://onelink.to/fk3mwb

Anxiety can be draining, demoralizing and, disastrous – but it doesn't have to be. In this week's sermon, Pastor Stephan presents us with biblical ways to still our mind and soul when we're under attack. Along with seeking good counsel, our God has given us the means to overcome anxiety and to thrive in His presence!

God loves his children and eagerly waits to provide for us when we call. So why is it that we so often refuse to ask for provision?  In this week's sermon from Pastor Stephan, we are reassured that God truly does answer prayers, He truly does provide, and He is faithful to His promises; so long as we check our hearts.  Be blessed!

God is able to bless us in abundance, for he provides seed to the sower and bread for food! God is not concerned about the amount of ‘wealth' that we give, but that we give what we treasure. This week, Pastor Stephan calls for us to start shifting our mindsets – to focus on utilizing the seed God has gave us, and practicing self-discipline, so that we may produce good fruit.  Be blessed!