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In this powerful message, Pastor Hazen Stevens teaches that the Kingdom of God is worth more than anything we could ever give up to gain it. Like a man who joyfully sells everything to buy a hidden treasure, we’re called to radical surrender—not out of duty, but out of delight. The true cost is not what we lose, but what we miss if we don’t see the value of the Kingdom now. Key Scriptures: Hebrews...

In this opening message of the Start Strong series, Pastor Hazen Stevens challenges us to begin the year not with impulse, but with intention. Jesus told us to “count the cost” of discipleship—because unfinished towers and unplanned battles lead to loss. Drawing from Scripture and stories of victory and failure, this message calls us to build wisely, prepare thoroughly, and follow Jesus with resol...

In this climactic Christmas message, Pastor Hazen Stevens declares that the same Child laid in a manger will one day return as King and Judge. From Bethlehem to the Cross to the Throne, the story of Jesus is not just about comfort—it’s about Kingdom. The manger invites us to humility, but the second coming demands worship. The question isn’t if He is King—it’s how you’ll respond. Key Scriptures: I...

In this Advent message, Pastor Hazen Stevens unpacks the prophetic arc that leads to Christmas: from Micah’s Shepherd-King to Isaiah’s Suffering Servant. The arrival of the Messiah is more than a moment in history—it’s the beginning of healing. He entered our brokenness to make us whole. Whether wounded physically, emotionally, relationally, or spiritually, the promise still holds: Healthy Today—M...

Welcome to the GateCity Buckhead Podcast! This is the last and final episode of our four-part Legacy podcast collection, and we’re closing things out by talking about keystone changes—the foundational decisions that hold everything else together and impact not only our lives, but the people who come after us. We hope this series blessed you. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode, an...

Welcome to the GateCity Buckhead Podcast! This is episode three of our four-part Legacy podcast collection, where we’re exploring what it looks like to live for eternity. Today we dig into the reality of eternal rewards: why our everyday yeses to Jesus matter, what real stewardship looks like, and how God uses even the smallest acts of obedience. We hope you enjoy this rich conversation! Be sure t...

Welcome to the GateCity Buckhead Podcast! This is episode two of our four-part Legacy podcast collection, where we’re exploring how to live a life that carries eternal impact. Today we’re jumping into the Legacy Prayer and talking about how we steward our time, resources, relationships and calling. We’re glad you’re here! Be sure to share this episode with a friend and check out our other podcast...

Welcome to the GateCity Buckhead Podcast! This is episode one of our four-part Legacy podcast collection, based on our Legacy sermon series. Today we’re diving into the moments that stirred eternity in our hearts and how that shapes the way we live right now. It’s a really meaningful conversation with some of our staff team, and we’re so glad you’re here for it. Be sure to share with a friend if i...

In this powerful message, Pastor Hazen Stevens traces the promise given to Abraham—“your offspring shall possess the gates of his enemies”—and connects it to our present mission. From Genesis to the Great Commission, from unreached peoples to the YouVersion app reaching 1 billion downloads, we are part of a generational and global story. The call is simple: PRAY, SERVE, GIVE, FORM, and REACH—becau...

In this special message from the Blessed to Be a Blessing series, Angel Colon shares how generosity isn’t just a practice—it’s a lifestyle that flows from receiving God’s love. Rooted in Proverbs 11:25, we’re reminded that those who refresh others will be refreshed. From secret acts of kindness to being planted in generous community, this message invites you to live open-hearted, Spirit-led, and f...

In this message from the Blessed to Be a Blessing series, Pastor Hazen Stevens teaches how true blessing isn’t just received—it’s released. Like Abraham, we walk in blessing by faith, and like Jesus, we live it out as salt and light in the world. Through humility, purity, and good works, we carry the kingdom into dark and decaying places. Key Scriptures: Genesis 12:1–3, Matthew 5:3–16, Romans 12:2...

In this opening message of the Blessed to Be a Blessing series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores the pilgrim faith of Abraham—a faith that leaves the familiar, believes in the unseen, and surrenders the precious. Just like Abraham, we are called to follow God's blessing not for comfort, but for multiplication—so the nations might be blessed through us. Key Scriptures: Genesis 12:1–3, Hebrews 11:8...

In this final message of the Legacy series, Pastor Hazen Stevens teaches on “Keystone Changes”—Spirit-led shifts that realign your life from the inside out. Just as a keystone holds an arch together, these pivotal acts of obedience—though often small—stabilize and strengthen every other area. Keystone changes aren’t just helpful habits; they are turning points that lead to lasting transformation....

In this visionary message from the Legacy series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores what Scripture reveals about our eternal assignment. Heaven won’t be idle—it will be filled with worshipful work, spiritual authority, redeemed relationships, and radiant reward. Best of all, God Himself will be our greatest joy. Key Scriptures: Genesis 2:15, Luke 19:17, 1 Corinthians 15:41–42, Revelation 21:3–4, Matth...

In this powerful message from the Legacy series, Pastor Hazen Stevens unpacks five ways Scripture says we’ll be rewarded in eternity. Salvation is a gift received by faith—but reward is God’s recognition of our faithfulness. This message calls us to live with Heaven in mind and store treasure where it truly lasts. Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:6, Matthew 25:40, James 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:7–8, Revelation...

In this message from the Legacy series, Pastor Hazen Stevens calls us to lift our eyes to what truly lasts—eternal souls. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, 1 Corinthians 3, and the vision of William Booth, we are reminded that earthly treasures fade, but the soul endures. Don’t wait to love, to share, or to see the one at your gate. Key Scriptures: Luke 16:19–31, 1 Corinthia...

In this pivotal message from the  Legacy  series, Pastor Hazen Stevens turns our attention from earthly stewardship to eternal perspective. Anchored in teachings from Jesus, Paul, and Solomon, this message calls us to build with what lasts—faith, love, obedience, and generosity. You can’t take anything with you… but you can send it ahead. Key Scriptures: Matthew 6:19–34, Colossians 3:1–4, 1 Corint...

In this Legacy message, Pastor Hazen Stevens challenges us to embrace our God-given calling with endurance, unity, and mountain-moving faith. Drawing from Colossians 1:9–11, Romans 12, and Jesus’ teachings on faith, this message highlights how we discover God’s will, walk it out in community, and trust Him for the impossible. Key Scriptures: Colossians 1:9–11, Romans 12:4–5, Mark 11:22–23, Matthew...

What does it mean to live a life that echoes beyond your own generation? In this episode of our Legacy Series , Pastor Kirstie Bronner Foley invites us to “remember the days of old” (Deut. 32:7) and consider the kind of legacy we are leaving behind. Together, we explore how true legacy requires vision, relationships, leadership, value, and covenant—and how discipleship itself is legacy, multiplyin...

In this week’s message from our Legacy Series , Pastor Hazen Stevens unpacks what it means to steward our resources with eternity in mind. Drawing from Matthew 6:33, we’re reminded that when we seek first the Kingdom of God, every other need is met. From practical tools like budgeting and tracking to the deeper truth that “you can’t outgive God,” this episode explores how to align, cultivate, and...

Pastor Hazen Stevens unpacks what it means to steward our time with wisdom and intentionality. Drawing from Psalm 90:12 — “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” — we explore how to build our lives around what matters most, not just for today but for eternity. Through the ACT framework (Align, Cultivate, Take Stock, Look Up), Hazen gives practical steps for aligning our s...

In this opening message of our Legacy series, Pastor Hazen Stevens unpacks what it means to live with eternity in mind. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:11, we explore the God-given desire for legacy placed within every heart, the dangers of neglecting it, and the framework Scripture provides for building a life that echoes beyond our years. Through the examples of David, Solomon, and Rehoboam, we see...

Jesus modeled how to engage with people across every divide—with both truth and tenderness. In our final episode, we talk about what it looks like to carry hope into conversations with those who think, believe, or live differently. From cross-cultural humility to faithful witness, we’re invited to keep the table open. Practice Prompt: Intentionally listen to one person this week whose worldview di...

What if the way we speak to each other could reflect the heart of Jesus? In this episode, we look at how our conversations shape Christian community. Whether through encouragement, confession, or spiritual direction, our words carry weight. We explore how grace-filled dialogue forms us—and the people around us. Action Step: Ask one spiritually curious question to someone in your community this wee...

Prayer isn’t just a spiritual practice—it’s a way of life. In this conversation, we unpack the many forms prayer can take: from whispered laments to communal intercession to creativity itself. Drawing from the lives of Abraham, Mary, and Jesus, we reflect on how prayer can shape our days and deepen our intimacy with God. Practice Challenge: Try one unfamiliar form of prayer this week—silence, inte...