St Stephen Evangelical Church

What does it truly mean to have a heart after God's own heart? In a world that tells us to be guarded, tough, and self-reliant, God invites us into a completely different way of living. He calls us to a life of softness, vulnerability, and radical surrender to His Holy Spirit. In this message, we dive deep into scripture to discover how God transforms us from the inside out. We look at the powerfu...

We live in an age of information overload, where spiritual messages come at us from every direction. But how do you know if the voice you are listening to is actually from God? In this vital message, we explore the essential biblical gift of spiritual discernment and learn how to guard our hearts against deception.   Scripture tells us plainly in 1 John 4:1 not to believe every spirit, but to test...

How do we reflect the heart of Jesus in a world that is constantly reacting in anger and division? Welcome to Part 2 of our series, "Always & Never," where we shift our focus to the personal character, conduct, and security of a believer. In this message, we explore the greatest commandments and the absolute certainties of the Christian walk. Jesus tells us to always love God and our neighbors...

Is your home built on a shifting culture or an unchanging God? Welcome to Part 1 of our powerful series, "Always & Never." In this message, we unpack the divine blueprint God has established for our most intimate relationships: marriage and family. Using the absolute truths of Scripture, we look closely at what God says we must always cultivate within our homes—unconditional love, mutual respe...

Discover the profound security of your salvation in this powerful message, "Sealed by God." Have you ever wondered if your future with God is truly secure? In this sermon, we dive deep into the ultimate insurance policy of the believer: the seal of the Holy Spirit. By examining God’s unchangeable promises across Scripture, we uncover the true meaning of spiritual ownership and eternal security. Yo...

Are you tired of feeling weighed down by past mistakes, guilt, and the constant struggle to feel "good enough"? In this powerful message, Pastor Robbie Ballentine unpacks the radical truth of what it means to be completely set free through Jesus Christ. Religion often tells us to work harder, but the Gospel declares that the work is already finished. Diving deep into scripture, Pastor Robbie explo...

Are you ready for the transformation God has for you?   In this powerful message, "Change Required," Pastor Robbie Ballentine delivers a life-changing word on what it truly means to step into your new identity in Christ and allow the Word of God to reshape your life.   Many of us get trapped in old habits, toxic thought patterns, and the weight of past mistakes. But God’s Word demands and empowers...

What happens after the miracle? In this powerful message, "Mentality of the Healed," special guest speaker Pastor Scott Hunter from Compassion, Fire and Glory Ministries dives deep into the crucial transition from receiving healing to living healed. Too often, we pray for a change in our circumstances without shifting our perspective. God wants to transform your mind just as much as He wants to re...

Are you ready to move from the sidelines into the game? Join Pastor Robbie Ballentine at St. Stephen Evangelical Church for a powerful, activation-focused message: "On-the-Job Training."   In this sermon, Pastor Robbie challenges us to rethink our weekly church routine. Church isn't a classroom where we just gather information—it is the locker room where we get equipped to head out into the field....

Have you ever noticed how quickly we demand justice when someone hurts us, yet we beg for grace when we make a mistake? It is easy to hold others to a perfect standard while expecting endless mercy for ourselves. In this powerful message, we dive deep into what happens when we flip the scale and look at the radical, unconventional way God calls us to love. Through the lens of Scripture, we uncover...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine continues our series on the supernatural personality of God—power, peace, and purpose—as we journey deeper into the scriptures to uncover the profound weight of Jesus' miracles. In this Part 4, we continue looking at how Jesus routinely stepped into impossible, everyday human situations to reveal the kingdom of God. The miracles of Jesus aren't just isolated hist...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine continues our series on the supernatural personality of God—power, peace, and purpose—with a powerful look at the miracles of Jesus and how they reveal God’s heart in real life. In this Part 3, we move from the concept of God's character to the real-world demonstration of His authority. The miracles of Jesus weren't just historic events; they are blueprints for h...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine continues the message on the supernatural personality of God—power, peace, and purpose—and how it shows up in real life when you choose to know God the way Jesus revealed Him.   In this Part 2, you’ll be reminded that God’s Spirit doesn’t only comfort you—He confronts fear, re-trains your thinking, and strengthens your inner man so your walk becomes consistent wi...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine shares a powerful sermon on what it means to know God not only as a Savior, but as a living Person with a supernatural personality—powerful, purposeful, and personal. In this sermon, we’ll walk through Romans 8:5–11 to see how the Spirit transforms our thinking and our inner life, replacing fear-driven living with Spirit-led life. We’ll then open Acts 1:8 and Joh...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine shares an encouraging sermon on the nature and power of faith. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1–6, Romans 10:17, Matthew 17:20, Mark 11:22–24, 1 Corinthians 2:5, 2 Corinthians 5:7, and Mark 9:23, this message unpacks what biblical faith actually is - confidence in things hoped for, conviction in unseen promises - and how it changes the way we live, speak, and act. You’l...

Listen as Pastor Robbie Ballentine delivers a powerful message about guarding the heart, the unseen center that shapes every choice, word, and relationship. Drawing on Proverbs 3:5–6, Psalm 51:10, Luke 6:45, Romans 10:8–10, Hebrews 4:12, and Matthew 5:8, this sermon explores how trusting God, asking for inner renewal, and rooting our lives in God’s Word transform our motives and actions. Expect bi...

YouTube Video Description (clear, detailed — no timeline) 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:...

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 c...

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 foundat...

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, a...

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, int...

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....

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 31:31–3...

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 p...

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 in...