Kentwood Community Church

This conversation with Mayor Stephen Kepley of Kentwood, Michigan, reveals how authentic Christian faith can transform public service. Mayor Kepley shares his journey from engineer to four-term mayor, emphasizing that his identity is rooted in Christ rather than his position. He demonstrates that effective Christian leadership in the public sphere requires three core virtues: loving God, fearing G...

This powerful exploration of the Lord's Prayer begins with a question that stops us in our tracks: Who do we think we're talking to when we pray? We often rush past the opening words 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy' to get to what we consider the 'real' prayer—the requests for daily bread, forgiveness, and deliverance. But what if this first line is actually the key to everything...

In this powerful exploration of revival and the next generation, we discover why young people hold such a unique place in God's plan for spiritual awakening. Drawing from Jesus's own words when He welcomed children and declared that the kingdom of God belongs to those like them, we're reminded that there's something distinctive about youth that enables God to work in extraordinary ways. Young peop...

This powerful message concludes a series on spiritual warfare by declaring a transformative truth: we are not called merely to survive, but to be victorious conquerors through Christ. Drawing from Romans 8 and Revelation 12, we're reminded that absolutely nothing can separate us from God's love—not death, not life, not our failures, not our darkest moments. The message challenges a common misconce...

In this compelling exploration of modern revival, we're invited to examine the profound movement of God's Spirit in our contemporary world, particularly through the lens of the Asbury Seminary revival. What makes this conversation so vital is the recognition that revival isn't just a historical phenomenon we read about in dusty books—it's happening right now, in our time, on college campuses and i...

This powerful message challenges us to examine what we truly hunger for in our spiritual lives. Drawing from John chapter 6, we encounter Jesus making one of His most provocative declarations: that He is the bread of life, and we must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have eternal life. These aren't comfortable words, and they weren't meant to be. Many of Jesus' followers walked away when they...

When we think about revival, we often focus on the dramatic moments of spiritual awakening, but what about the lasting ripple effects that continue long after the initial event? This conversation challenges us to see revival not as a fleeting emotional experience, but as a transformative force that reshapes societies from the inside out. Drawing from powerful examples like the Haystack Revival, wh...

This powerful exploration of spiritual warfare takes us deep into Ephesians 6:17-20, revealing three essential weapons we desperately need in our daily battles: the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and the posture of prayer. The message confronts a sobering reality—many of us are walking through life unprotected, vulnerable to the enemy's relentless attacks on our minds. Without the h...

What if the very thing we've been praying for is already knocking at our door, but we're missing it because we don't know what to look for? This powerful exploration of revival challenges us to move beyond our comfortable religious routines and recognize the authentic markers of God's supernatural movement. At the heart of true revival lies something we often avoid: repentance. Drawing from histor...

Standing firm in spiritual warfare requires us to be fully equipped with God's armor from head to toe. Drawing from Ephesians 6:14-16, we discover that our battle stance isn't passive but active, grounded in multiple truths: we stand in grace, in the gospel, in courage, in faith, in unity, and most importantly, in the Lord Himself. The belt of truth holds everything together, reminding us that whi...

What if the key to experiencing genuine revival isn't just about prayer, but about rediscovering the power of true community? This fascinating exploration of America's Great Awakenings reveals a pattern we often miss: revival flourished where believers lived in high community—knowing their neighbors, depending on one another, and sharing life together. From Jonathan Edwards' famous sermon in Enfie...

This powerful message confronts the cultural baggage we bring into our relationship with God—the rugged individualism, self-reliance, and emotion-driven faith that our society celebrates. From Frank Sinatra's 'My Way' to the countless anthems of self-expression that have shaped generations, we've been conditioned to place ourselves at the center of our universe. But what happens when we approach G...

This teaching explores the rich history of spiritual revivals throughout church history, examining how God has sovereignly moved to revive His church and awaken societies. The discussion traces major revival movements including the Welsh Revival, the Korean Revival of 1907, the First and Second Great Awakenings in America, and the Azusa Street Revival. The central message emphasizes that revivals...

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we're confronted with one of the enemy's most devastating weapons: the attack on our identity. The message draws us into Luke 10:17-20 and Colossians 2:13-15, revealing that while the disciples celebrated their authority over demons, Jesus redirected their focus to something far more foundational—their names written in the book of life. This isn't...

In this powerful exploration of revival, we discover that true spiritual awakening is far more than an emotional experience or a checklist of religious activities. At its heart, revival is God's sovereign movement that creates within us a deeper hunger and thirst for Jesus Christ. The conversation draws us to Isaiah's encounter in the throne room of God, where he suddenly realized he was a man of...

This powerful message confronts us with a reality many would prefer to ignore: we are engaged in an invisible war that impacts every aspect of our daily lives. Drawing from 1 Peter 5, John 10:10, and 2 Corinthians 4, we're reminded that our adversary prowls like a roaring lion, seeking to devour, kill, steal, and destroy. Yet the good news is that Christ has already won the ultimate victory at the...

This powerful testimony explores the journey of Debbye Turner Bell, Miss America 1990, as she navigates the seductive world of fame and fortune while maintaining her faith foundation. The conversation reveals how temporary worldly success pales in comparison to finding one's God-given purpose and living in authentic Christian community. Through her mother's discipleship, accountability partners, a...

This powerful message centers on the story of Jochebed, Moses' mother, reminding us that perfection is not what God requires of us—especially in our roles as parents and spiritual mentors. Through Exodus chapter 2, we explore three transformative truths: First, while perfection tries to impress others, faithful mothers and spiritual parents fear the Lord more than they fear man. The midwives who d...