St Stephen Evangelical Church

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Discover a biblical pathway to lasting peace in a restless world. This sermon explores how Jesus and the New Testament writers define, give, and call us to pursue peace using John 14:25–27, John 16:33, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Philippians 4:6–7, 1 Peter 3:11, and Hebrews 12:14. You'll receive clear teaching and practical steps to apply today:

• Hear Jesus’ promise of peace that overcomes fear and confusion (John 14:25–27; John 16:33).
• Learn how the Holy Spirit and Christ’s presence guard our hearts and minds (John 14:25–27; Philippians 4:6–7).
• Embrace Paul’s blessing of peace and the quiet strength it brings in community (2 Thessalonians 3:16).
• Practice gospel-centered habits that reduce anxiety and invite God’s peace—prayer, thanksgiving, and right relationships (Philippians 4:6–7; 1 Peter 3:11).
• Understand holiness and peace as linked—pursuing peace means pursuing a life aligned with God (Hebrews 12:14).
  Whether you’re wrestling with worry, relational conflict, or a restless soul, this message offers hope, spiritual tools, and encouragement to walk in God’s peace. Subscribe for more teachings and share with someone who needs calm and courage today.

Join us for a hopeful, practical message about faith that endures when life’s storms arrive. Drawing on Matthew 7:24–27, John 16:33, Romans 5:1–2, and 2 Corinthians 11:22, this sermon unpacks what it means to build your life on the solid rock of Christ, to find peace amid trials, and to grow through suffering into perseverance and hope. You’ll hear biblical exposition, real-life application, and compassionate encouragement to:

• Recognize the storms we all face and how they test our foundations (Matthew 7:24–27).
• Hold fast to Jesus’ promise of peace even as troubles come (John 16:33).
• Understand how justification and standing in Christ bring quiet confidence before God (Romans 5:1–2).
• See how trials and hardships refine faith and reveal God’s sustaining grace (2 Corinthians 11:22 — understanding struggle in light of God’s purposes).
  Whether you’re seeking direction, comfort, or a renewed commitment to follow Jesus, this message offers Scripture-based steps to strengthen your foundation, cultivate peace, and persevere with hope. Share with anyone who needs courage today. Subscribe for more sermons and spiritual resources.

Join us for a powerful message about spiritual foundations grounded in Scripture. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3:10–11, Matthew 7:24–27, Luke 6:46, Ephesians 2:14–22, 1 Peter 2:6–10, and Colossians 1:21–23, this sermon explores what it means to build a life on Christ the Cornerstone and how that foundation shapes identity, community, and witness.

You’ll discover practical steps to assess the foundations in your life, how to replace shaky habits with spiritual disciplines that endure storms, and why belonging to God’s household transforms purpose and hope. Whether you’re new to faith or seeking to strengthen what’s already been built, this message will challenge and encourage you to stand firm on the rock.

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Part 2 of "Prayer That Moves Heaven: From Whisper to Wonder" — a deeper, faith-stretching follow-up as Pastor Robbie Ballentine continues to unpack the life-changing practice of prayer.

Building on the foundation of James 5:15, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:6–13, Acts 12, John 15:7, Hebrews 4:14–16, Numbers 6:24–26, and Psalm 51:1–2, this sermon explores how persistence, alignment with God’s heart, and spiritual honesty move us from routine requests into transformative encounters with God.

In this message you’ll discover:

• How to cultivate expectant, sustained prayer that partners with God’s purposes.
• Examples of prayers 
• Ways confession, praise, and petition combine to create space for healing, breakthrough, and peace.

This sermon blends clear scriptural teaching, real-life stories of answered prayer, and concrete habits you can begin today to move from whispered wishes to wonder-filled encounters with God. Whether you want to strengthen your private prayer life or lead others in intercession, expect encouragement, challenge, and practical tools to press into God more boldly.

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Part 1 of a powerful series on the life-changing discipline of prayer, rooted in James 5:15, Philippians 4:6, Matthew 6:6–13, Acts 12, John 15:7, Hebrews 4:14–16, Numbers 6:24–26, and Psalm 51:1–2. Pastor Robbie Ballentine explores how Scripture invites us to bring every need, fear, and hope before God with honesty and faith—both privately and together.

Expect biblical insight into confession, intercession, healing, and the peace that follows trust in God. Learn practical patterns for personal prayer, discover how persistent prayer aligns your heart with God’s will, and find encouragement from Acts 12 as a testimony to prayer’s power in crises.

This sermon includes: clear scriptural teaching, candid examples of faith in action, and concrete next steps you can apply today to deepen your prayer life. Whether you’re new to prayer or seeking renewed confidence, this message offers compassion, challenge, and hope.

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Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine shares an encouraging, hope-filled message on what it means to be a New Creation in Christ. Drawing on Hebrews 9:15, Romans 7:6 and 8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:10, and Ephesians 4:20–24, this sermon explores how Jesus’ finished work frees us from the old written covenant, breaks the power of sin, and calls us into a transformed identity and daily living. You’ll hear:

• A clear explanation of the biblical promise of reconciliation through Christ (Hebrews 9:15; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
• How the Spirit enables us to leave the old written code and live by a new Spirit of freedom (Romans 7:6; Romans 8).
• Practical steps to put off the old self and put on the renewed self—what that looks like in thoughts, habits, relationships, and purpose (Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:20–24).
• Encouragement for ongoing transformation: spiritual disciplines, community practices, and simple daily habits that help the new creation take root and grow.

Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will equip and inspire you to claim your identity in Christ and live out the freedom and renewal he provides. Subscribe for more teaching and stories of transformation.

Scripture referenced: Hebrews 9:15; Romans 7:6; Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:10; Ephesians 4:20–24.

Join us as Pastor Robbie Ballentine gives this hopeful message exploring God’s covenant promises — how His Word establishes connection, purpose, and redemption across generations.

We trace the covenant from Genesis to the New Covenant in Christ, unpacking key scriptures: Genesis 15:1 (God’s reassuring promise), John 1:1 (the Word with God), Hebrews 6:13–14 (God’s oath to Abraham), Jeremiah 31:31–34 (the promise of a new covenant written on hearts), Hebrews 9:15 (Christ as mediator of the new covenant), Hebrews 8:10–13 (God’s law within us), Galatians 3:15 and 3:23–26 (promise, faith, and our adoption through Christ).

Expect clear teaching, practical application for faith and daily life, and an invitation to trust the covenant promises now. Worship and prayer follow the message. Subscribe for more sermons, and share this message to encourage someone who needs God’s assurance today.

Join us as Pastor Robbie Ballentine shares this powerful sermon unpacking what it means to be "bought and paid for" in Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 9:12–15, Ephesians 1:3, Galatians 3:10–14, Titus 2:14, Colossians 1:13, and 1 Peter 1:13–19, this message explores how Jesus' sacrifice secures our redemption, removes the curse, and ushers us into an eternal inheritance. We examine:

• The once-for-all payment of Christ's blood (Hebrews 9:12–15) and why it changes everything for believers.
• The spiritual blessings and inheritance we receive in Christ (Ephesians 1:3; Colossians 1:13).
• How the law’s curse is reversed and faith becomes our righteousness (Galatians 3:10–14).
• The purpose of Christ’s rescue: to present a people devoted to good works (Titus 2:14).
• Living as redeemed people: sober hope, holy conduct, and steadfast faith (1 Peter 1:13–19).

What to expect: Scripture-led exposition, practical application for daily living, and encouragement to live as those bought by grace. Whether you’re exploring faith or seeking renewed hope, this sermon points you to the cost and the gift of redemption.

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On Easter Sunday we proclaim the life that rises from death. Using John 3:9–18, Numbers 21:8–9, Isaiah 53:1, Psalm 16:8–10, and Matthew 28:1–15, this sermon traces God’s rescue plan from the bronze serpent to the empty tomb. We’ll see how Christ’s lifting on the cross brings healing for our sin-sickness, how the prophet’s suffering points to vindication, and how the resurrection transforms fear into faithful hope. Expect Scripture-driven teaching, practical application for today, and an invitation to meet the risen Savior who says, “Look and live.”

Join us as we trace the life and purpose of the Lamb of God through Scripture — from the Passover lamb in Exodus 12 to John the Baptist’s declaration (John 1:29), the praise of Psalm 118:26, Jesus’ arrival in Luke 19:28, and the events of Matthew 26:1–35. In this message we will:

• Unpack the Passover’s sacrificial symbolism and how it foreshadows Christ’s atoning work.
• Explore John 1:29 and the meaning of “Behold the Lamb of God” for believers today.
• Reflect on Psalm 118’s cry of praise and the people’s welcome of Jesus, then consider the cost revealed in the upper room and Gethsemane (Matthew 26).
• Draw practical applications for worship, repentance, courage, and living in the light of Christ’s substitutionary love.

Scripture readings: Exodus 12; John 1:29; Psalm 118:26; Luke 19:28; Matthew 26:1–35.