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Declare Church Podcast
by Declare Church
Welcome to the podcast for Declare Church, led by Phil and Meredith Ryburn. Here you’ll find uplifting, encouraging and relevant messages from our team. To find out more information, visit declarechurch.com
Episodes
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Good Fruit Pt. 5 | My Growth is Gradual | Phil Ryburn
Pastor Phil preaches on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians, explaining that spiritual maturity is a gradual process rather than an overnight transformation. He emphasizes that daily frustrations, disappointments, and temptations serve as crucial opportunities provided by God for virtues like...
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Good Fruit Pt. 4 | Produce Much Fruit | Meredith Ryburn
Drawing from John 15, this message contrasts superficial, manufactured spiritual fruit with authentic spiritual fruit that requires preparation, pruning, protection, patience, and particularity. Pastor Meredith emphasizes that believers can only bear abundant fruit for others by remaining deeply...
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Good Fruit Pt. 3 | Not What They Appear | Meredith Ryburn
Drawing from the biblical story of Samuel anointing David, this sermon by Pastor Meredith emphasizes that while humans focus on outward appearances, God evaluates the heart and actively works in the unseen. She encourages believers to trust God's step-by-step guidance rather than settling or…
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Good Fruit Pt. 2 | It's Already Inside | Meredith Ryburn
In this sermon from the "Good Fruit" series, Pastor Meredith teaches that God places unique, potent seeds of provision within each person's life long before a need ever arises. Rather than underestimating, wasting, or consuming these small and easily overlooked resources, believers are called to...
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Good Fruit Pt. 1 | Check the Fruit | Meredith Ryburn
In this message, Pastor Meredith dives into Matthew 7 to unpack what it truly means to recognize and produce good spiritual fruit. Moving beyond external metrics like social media popularity or success, she challenges us to inspect the deeper fruit of doctrine, character, and discipleship. Are…
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A New Normal | Phil Ryburn
In this message, Pastor Phil dives into 2 Samuel 21 to show how King David and his team broke a 400-year cycle of fear by taking down giants. The message looks at how everyday choices set a fresh "new normal" for the generations coming next. It wraps up with a practical 40-day challenge designed…
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The Bible and Divorce | Meredith Ryburn
Pastor Meredith tackles common religious myths about divorce, unpacking what Jesus actually taught regarding hardened hearts and biblical concessions. The message reveals why God prioritizes human safety and dignity over rigid tradition, offering a grace-filled look at healing, marriage, and the...
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Biblical Submission | Phil Ryburn
What if the very thing we resist most is the key to our greatest breakthrough? This message takes us deep into the biblical concept of submission, unpacking the Greek word hupotasso, which means to voluntarily place oneself under a God-ordained structure. Far from being a sign of weakness,...
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Sharpening Conflict | Meredith Ryburn
Where relationships are, there conflict will be also. In this message, Pastor Meredith teaches healthy, biblical ways to engage in conflict with an ultimate goal for restoration with the people around us.
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Covenant over Contract | Mark Holbrook
In this message, Pastor Mark explores the biblical purpose of marriage, emphasizing that it is designed to be a living illustration of the covenant relationship between Christ and the church. Drawing from Ephesians 5 and Genesis, he contrasts a 100% covenantal commitment with cultural contract...
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A Complete Life | Phil Ryburn
What does it mean to be fulfilled? Some people believe marriage is the only way to be complete, but what if you realized that a full life doesn't have to be a married life? In this message, Pastor Phil goes in on what it means to live a complete life through Christ and what that looks like for…
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The Timing of Assignment | Meredith Ryburn
Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:11, Pastor Meredith explores how God-given assignments carry specific timelines and parameters that are crucial to our spiritual growth. She warns against the danger of holding onto past seasons out of comfort or fear, emphasizing that refusing to transition can turn...
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Purpose, Calling, & Assignment | Kristian Vaculik
In this sermon, Pastor Kristian breaks down three words often used interchangeably—purpose, calling, and assignment—showing how mistaking them can leave believers confused or out of alignment. Drawing from practical illustrations and the biblical story of King Josiah, he reveals how to…
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Walk in Honor | Meredith Ryburn
In this sermon, Pastor Meredith explores Romans 12:10, challenging us to actively "outdo one another" in showing biblical honor. She emphasizes that while respect and trust must be earned, honor is a countercultural gift given freely to everyone as an image-bearer of God.
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Everywhere Sunday
This Everywhere Sunday message unpacks 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 to explore the powerful battlefield of our thought life. It shares practical insights on how to demolish negative strongholds, take captive deceptive narratives, and align your mind with the truth of the Gospel.
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A Higher Perspective | Phil Ryburn
In this sermon, Pastor Phil highlights how changing our position drastically shifts our perspective, illustrating how two people can view the exact same situation in entirely different ways. By contrasting the fear of the ten Israelite spies with the faith of Joshua and Caleb, he challenges the...
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It Matters Who You Win With | Meredith Ryburn
In this message Pastor Meredith uses the story of Jacob wrestling with God to show that true transformation requires stepping into honest, rugged solitude. She challenges us to stop striving in our own wit and strength, highlighting that winning with God means refusing to let go of Him.
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Do Not Be Afraid | Meredith Ryburn
In this encouraging message, Pastor Meredith explores how fear can keep us from pursuing God's purpose and living in freedom. Drawing from 2 Kings 6 and the story of Elisha and his servant, she reminds believers that while challenges and fears are real, God's power and presence are greater than...
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Wisdom Works | Meredith Ryburn
Pastor Meredith explores the book of James, showing that its central message is not simply about works, but about wisdom. Drawing from James 1 and 3, she teaches that God's wisdom is available to anyone who asks and is revealed through a life marked by peace, humility, mercy, and good works. This...
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Pentecost Sunday | Meredith Ryburn
Pastor Meredith Pastor Meredith reflects on the story of Pentecost and the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing believers back into alignment with God through purification, transformation, and unity.
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Universal Purpose | Johnathon James Barlow
Using Book of Revelation 5, Pastor Jonathan reminds us that Jesus Christ is the only one worthy to redeem and restore. In every season of life, our purpose stays the same: to keep our eyes on Him and live a life of worship.
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5 Things God Will Not Do | Phil Ryburn
In this Part 2 message, Pastor Phil provides five things God won’t do. Things that God could do, but chooses not to because of His love, faithfulness, and covenant with us. This message unpacks how God’s restraint reveals His character — a God who stays present, offers forgiveness, invites faith,...
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5 Things God Cannot Do | Phil Ryburn
Pastor Phil walks through five things God cannot do—not as limitations, but as reflections of His perfect nature. Through Scripture, it reveals that God cannot lie, change, grow weary, be confined, or fail, helping us better understand His character and build a stronger, more confident faith in…
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I Like Jesus But I Don't Like Religion | Meredith Ryburn
Pastor Meredith tackles the idea of “I like Jesus, but not religion,” using Gospel of Matthew 16 to show that following Jesus was never meant to be a solo experience. This message unpacks how a true revelation of who Jesus is leads to being part of His Church, not separate from it. Pastor…
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I Like Jesus But The Bible Is Confusing | Meredith Ryburn
What do you do when the Bible feels confusing? In this message, Pastor Meredith dives into the truth that Scripture isn’t always clear—but it is inspired by God. She shows reasons why the Bible can feel hard to understand and provides practical ways to approach scripture with clarity, context…
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I Like Jesus But Christians Are Mean | Meredith Ryburn
In week two of this series, Pastor Meredith confronts the gap between who Jesus is and how His followers are often perceived. Through the story of Bartimaeus, she explores how Christians can unintentionally become barriers instead of bridges—and how we’re called to reflect the heart of Jesus by...
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I Like Jesus But I'm A Mess | Meredith Ryburn
This Resurrection Sunday message reminds us that you don’t have to fix your life before coming to Jesus. Through the story of the cross, we see that even in our mess, simple faith and honesty are enough—because Jesus meets us right where we are.
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Palm Sunday | Meredith Ryburn
The same voices that praised Jesus shouted “Crucify Him” days later. What happened? This Palm Sunday message reveals how small influences can shift our faith—and why the love of Jesus is the only thing strong enough to keep us steady.
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Day To Day Pt. 7 | Everyday Generous | Phil Ryburn
Everyone falls into one of two categories: open-handed or closed-fisted. In this message, Pastor Phil unpacks biblical stories that reveal a life-changing principle—generosity leads to blessing. Give, and it comes back to you. Hold back, and you end up losing more than you think.
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Day To Day Pt. 6 | Spirit Led | Meredith Ryburn
What does it really mean to live a Spirit-led life? In this message Pastor Meredith uses Acts 16 to show how the Holy Spirit often guides us through restraint, redirection, and revelation. Sometimes God says “no,” sometimes He changes our direction, and sometimes He asks us to trust before we see...
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Day To Day Pt. 5 | Holy Whole | Meredith Ryburn
Because of Jesus, we are already made holy—but we’re also called to pursue lives that reflect that holiness today. This message explores how honesty, humility, and healthy habits help us live spiritually, emotionally, and physically whole as an act of worship to God.
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Day To Day Pt. 4 | Legacy Focused | Tracy Rivera
This message is a call to live with generational intention. Through the example of Abraham and the promise of Psalms 145:4, we’re reminded that we may not choose what we inherit, but we choose what we pass on. Legacy isn’t what you leave when you die—it’s what you build while you’re alive.
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Day To Day Pt. 3 | Passionate Not Passive | Meredith Ryburn
In this message we explore the contrast between King David and Michal. David’s bold praise and continual sacrifice show that real passion for God requires action and cost—not just emotion.This message challenges us to move from passive observation to active participation, living out a faith that…
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Day to Day Pt. 2 | Gospel on Display | Meredith Ryburn
The world doesn’t just need to hear the Gospel…They need to see it. In this message from our “Day to Day” series, we dive into what it truly means to live as the Gospel on Display. The good news of Jesus isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we show through the way we love, live, and…
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Day to Day Pt. 1 | Built On Jesus | Meredith Ryburn
This message talks about our value "Built on Jesus". We have unshakable faith because we build our lives on the unshakable name of Jesus. He is the one that holds it all together. Not any personality, style, or program.
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Now We Feast
Fasting serves as a purposeful interruption, reminding us of our dependence on God, but it is not meant to be our constant state. This message from Pastor Meredith invites you to re-enter your default position of feasting, enjoying the good things God offers, and finding joy in His presence....
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Write It Down And Run
God calls us to write the vision, make it clear, and run with it. This message challenges us to seek God’s vision for our lives, embrace the restraint it brings, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and joy.
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My Faith Has A Pace
What if your exhaustion isn’t about energy, but alignment? In this message we’re reminded that faith isn’t passive—it’s meant to be pursued, calling us to stop standing still and start running toward everything God has for us.
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The Gift of Love
In this message, Pastor Meredith tells us that God didn’t send Jesus out of obligation, tradition, or duty—but out of deep, abiding love. Through the Christmas story, we’re invited to remember the greatest gift ever given and the open invitation to become part of God’s family.
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Joy In Jesus
In this message, we explore the deep, enduring joy found in Christ—a joy that goes beyond circumstances and anchors our hearts in every season. When we fix our attention on Jesus it leads to true, lasting joy.
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Perfect Peace
This Advent message unpacks the peace Jesus offers—a peace that isn’t fragile or dependent on life quieting down, but full, steady, and rooted in His presence. Through Isaiah’s promise of the Prince of Peace, we explore how God forms peace in us as we set our minds on Him through trust, worship,...
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Habit of Hope
In this message, Pastor Kristian kicks off advent season by exploring what real, biblical hope looks like—hope that isn’t rooted in circumstances, but on Jesus. This message walks through daily habits we can put into practice that cultivate a life of hope for ourselves.
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Guarded By Gratitude
This message explores how thanksgiving becomes spiritual armor, grounding your mind, heart, and perspective. Pastor Phil highlights how gratitude displaces criticism, fear, and comparison, and how choosing thankfulness reframes every season.
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My Money Has A Mission
This message unpacks Jesus’ words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” and teaches us why God places financial resources in our hands. Moving through Scripture, it outlines four types of giving and calls believers to view money not as something to cling to, but as a tool entrusted to us...
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Weight of Glory
This message reminds us that God’s presence is not something to be treated casually or approached on our own terms. His glory carries weight—it transforms us, refines us, and demands reverence. Too often we become comfortable coming in and out of His presence unchanged, but we’re called to be…
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I Have What I Need
This message unpacks Psalm 23 — reminding us that “The Lord is my shepherd, I have what I need.” In His care, we find rest, direction, and provision for every part of our lives. He meets every kind of need and walks with us through every season.
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How To Spot a Modern-Day Pharisee
In this message Pastor Meredith uncovers how the same spirit that drove the Pharisees in Jesus’ time is still alive today — hiding behind pride, performance, and “holiness” that’s more about appearance than heart. This message exposes what that looks like in our modern world and calls us back to...
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Show Your Faith - Reality Part 6
Faith isn’t just belief—it’s bold action. In this message, we look at the story of Jericho and discover how sometimes faith shouts, and sometimes it stays silent. Both action and stillness are powerful when led by God.
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Hindsight Faith | Reality Part 5
Faith doesn’t always feel like faith. In the moment, it can feel unclear, desperate, even messy. But when you look back, you can see God’s faithfulness in every moment. This message is a reminder that even when you can’t see what He’s doing now, He’s been faithful before—and He will be again.
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My Scars Tell My Story | Reality Part 4
What if your scars aren’t something to hide—but a story of God’s grace? In this message, Pastor Phil reminds us that the same God who kept His scars can redeem ours too. Your scars don’t disqualify you—they testify that the enemy tried to take you out, but couldn’t. What you call broken, God…
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Welcome to the podcast for Declare Church, led by Phil and Meredith Ryburn. Here you’ll find uplifting, encouraging and relevant messages from our team. To find out more information, visit declarechurch.com
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