Best Stephan Kilgore Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 012 - Five Questions to Ask if You Want to Build a Healthy Culture 24:57

5M ago24:57

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Would you like to support the podcast? You can do that at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2218405/support or https://cash.app/$churchmadesimple. Welcome to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we explore practical insights to help your local church thrive. In this episode, we delve into the essential task of curating cultural values for your church com…

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Ep. 011 - Building a Vibrant Church With the Right Values 23:27

5M ago23:27

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Would you like to support the podcast? You can do that with Church Made Simple + or Cash App. Welcome to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we explore the art of crafting vibrant church cultures. In this episode, we delve into the essential components of shaping a dynamic church community through the lens of values. Drawing from extensive experi…

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Ep. 010 - Is Your Church a Cult, But You Don't Even Know It? 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

Welcome back to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we strive to demystify the complexities of church life. I'm your host, Stephan Kilgore, and today's episode delves into a crucial aspect: values. But before we dive in, a quick favor: if you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to rate and review us. And whether you're tuning in on YouTube or y…

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Ep. 009 - Stop Hiding Your Church's Vision! 20:38

6M ago20:38

20:38

Welcome back to the Church Made Simple podcast, where clarity meets simplicity in the world of church life. In this episode, host Stephan Kilgore delves into the vital topic of communicating vision within your congregation. Discover why sharing compelling stories is the cornerstone of effective communication and how consistency in messaging can pro…

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Ep. 008 - Vision Crafting: Navigating Church Clarity in a Complex World 19:09

6M ago19:09

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Welcome back to the Church Made Simple podcast, your go-to resource for demystifying the complexities of church life. I'm Stephen Kilgore, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join us for another insightful episode. If you're new here, don't forget to hit that subscribe button so you never miss out on our valuable content designed to simplify yo…

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Ep. 007 - Unveiling Your Church's Vision: A Journey to Clarity 20:08

6M ago20:08

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Welcome to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we strip away confusion and guide you to simplify the essence of church life. In this enlightening episode, your host, Stephan Kilgore, delves into the crucial topic of crafting a clear vision for your church. With insightful anecdotes and practical wisdom, Stephan offers invaluable advice on creatin…

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Ep. 006 - Unlocking Easter Success: A Simple and Effective Guide for Churches 22:04

6M ago22:04

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Unveil the secrets to a hassle-free yet impactful Easter at your church! In this episode of the Church Made Simple podcast, your host, Stephan Kilgore, breaks down five essential strategies to simplify and elevate your Easter celebration without the usual chaos. No complicated church jargon here, just straightforward advice that any church, big or …

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Ep. 005 - Avoiding Mission Drift: Red Flags for Your Church's Mission 24:19

7M ago24:19

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In this episode of the Church Made Simple podcast, we delve into crucial insights on steering your church away from mission drift. Join us as we discuss four red flags that could be subtly undermining the mission and vision of your church. Episode Highlights: 1. Mission Drift: - Uncover the dangers of complacency and how it can lead to drifting awa…

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Ep. 004 - 5 Proven Ways to Transform Your Mission from Words to Action 27:54

7M ago27:54

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Church Made Simple podcast! Today's discussion delves into the exciting journey of simplifying our mission and crafting a concise mission statement. Are we mission-driven or ministry-driven? Is our local church genuinely reflecting its mission, executing it, or have we unintentionally become a mere ministry, sup…

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Ep. 003 - Are You Sure You're A Church? 19:44

7M ago19:44

19:44

Welcome to another episode of the Church Made Simple podcast, where we're on a mission to help you cut through the confusion and bring simplicity back to your church. I'm your host, Stephen Kilgore, and I'm thrilled to have you with us for episode three. Today, we're delving deep into a critical question: Do we have the wrong mission and the right …

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Ep. 002 - The Power of A Simple Mission 20:55

7M ago20:55

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Hey there, Church Leaders and Enthusiasts! Welcome back to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we're on a mission to eliminate confusion and make church simple. I'm thrilled to have you with us for episode two, and if you missed the first one, do yourself a favor and check it out. Today's topic is one that's close to my heart, and I can't wait to…

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Ep. 001 - Simplify, Empower, Thrive: Navigating Church Confusion 25:14

7M ago25:14

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Welcome to the Church Made Simple podcast, where we unravel the knots of confusion that often entangle our churches, fostering clarity and empowerment. In this inaugural episode, join us on a mission to streamline processes and reignite the true essence of church life. Addressing a prevalent issue, we delve into the challenges of confusion in churc…

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Welcome to Church Made Simple! 2:41

8M ago2:41

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Hey, church leaders, pastors, and everyone out there navigating the twists and turns of ministry – I'm Stephan Kilgore, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to the Church Made Simple podcast! 🌟 **Why This Podcast?** 🌟 Ever felt like your church is stuck in a web of confusion? Administrative chaos, confusing services, and communication mishaps – we get i…

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Finding Trust in God With Us - O Praise the Name 26:47

10M ago26:47

26:47

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…

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Relying on Jehovah Rapha - O Praise the Name 39:24

10M ago39:24

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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…

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Grace to be Cut - O Praise the Name 34:44

10M ago34:44

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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…

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What is God’s View? - O Praise the Name 44:47

10M ago44:47

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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…

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No Longer Common - O Praise the Name 44:37

11M ago44:37

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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 sanctifi…

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Can You See What I See? - O Praise the Name 1:04:51

11M ago1:04:51

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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 …

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Finish the Race - O Praise the Name 41:07

11M ago41:07

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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 b…

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He’s the Good Shepherd - O Praise the Name 47:55

12M ago47:55

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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 met…

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A Red Flag Resurrection - O Praise the Name 52:51

12M ago52:51

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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 w…

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Take Nothing With You - Take Nothing With You 1:10:29

12M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDJeYDAfsD0…

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What Does God Want From Me? - O Praise the Name 49:53

1y ago49:53

49:53

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, w…

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Why Am I Stuck? - O Praise the Name 47:50

1y ago47:50

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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 exp…

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Who is God? - O Praise the Name 43:48

1y ago43:48

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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 G…

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The Desire to Keep Digging - This is Revive 1:10:18

1y ago1:10:18

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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, wh…

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We Live in Jesus-Amazed Faith - This is Revive 49:46

1y ago49:46

49:46

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 …

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We Surrender to the Stretch - This is Revive 1:00:25

1y ago1:00:25

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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 r…

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Ownership Over Membership - This is Revive 45:33

1y ago45:33

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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 t…

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We Smile, Laugh, and Choose Joy - This is Revive 56:21

1y ago56:21

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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 b…

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We Honor Up, Down, and All Around - This is Revive 44:44

1y ago44:44

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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 lif…

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We Grow Best Spiritually When We Connect Relationally - This is Revive 37:15

1y ago37:15

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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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytUviHZsZVQ…

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We Love the Local Church - This is Revive 1:01:16

1y ago1:01:16

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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 Ch…

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We Love to be Irrationally Generous - This is Revive 41:22

1y ago41:22

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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 fo…

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It’s Not Always Either/Or - This is Revive 55:13

1y ago55:13

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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 th…

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The Mission is Bigger Than Me - This is Revive 33:18

1+ y ago33:18

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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…

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We’re All About the Real Jesus - This is Revive 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

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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 Kilg…

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Why Does Revive Exist? - This is Revive 54:32

1+ y ago54:32

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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 Step…

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The Holy Trinity of the Holy Ghost - Baptized by Fire 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

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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” l…

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The Pop and Crackle of the Holy Spirit - Baptized by Fire 33:21

1+ y ago33:21

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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 Baptiz…

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Cloud by Day. Fire by Night. - Baptized by Fire 37:18

1+ y ago37:18

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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…

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Your Personal Death Sentence - Baptized by Fire 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

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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 bap…

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It’s Not Too Late For A Miracle - It’s Not Too Late 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

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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! https://www.youtube.com/wat…

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It’s Not Too Late to Break the Curse - It’s Not Too Late 42:56

1+ y ago42:56

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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…

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It’s Not Too Late to Pray - It’s Not Too Late 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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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 …

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It’s Not Too Late Easter 2023 - It’s Not Too Late 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

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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…

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A Legacy of Keeping God First - Legacy 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

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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 …

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A Legacy of Jesus-Amazed Faith - Legacy

1+ y ago

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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! https://youtu.be/i5YivOAiVIQ…

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All My Friends Know My Boundaries - All My Friends 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

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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 bo…

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