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In this Mother’s Day message from the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores the spiritual power of intercession through the lives of Hannah and Mary. Prayer is more than words—it is labor. Through the strength of the Holy Spirit, we are invited to carry burdens, travail in prayer, and partner with God for things far beyond our own personal story.From Hannah’s fervent cries in the temple to Mary’s surrendered “yes,” this message reveals how God works through yielded people who are willing to pray for generations, cities, and futures they may never fully see. The Spirit helps us pray when words fail, groaning through us with heaven’s purposes.Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 1–2, Luke 1:46–55, Romans 8:14–27, Galatians 4:19, James 5:16Main Points:1. Prayer is spiritual labor that births things into the world2. Hannah’s fervent intercession moved heaven and shaped a nation3. The Holy Spirit leads us to pray beyond our own story4. Mary’s surrendered “yes” carried generational impact5. The Spirit intercedes through us when we don’t know how to pray6. God is calling believers to become spiritual mothers and fathers through ongoing prayer and surrender➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/154KYG_u5T2X2EDTQOr8RLwscdXw5y8Dvl-VHP8Hj8WM/edit?usp=sharing#ManifestSeries #SpiritualMothers #Intercession #PrayerChangesThings #HolySpirit #Romans8 #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In the closing message of the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores the fivefold ministry gifts through the lens of humility and service. Rooted in Ephesians 4 and Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, this message reminds us that spiritual gifting was never meant to elevate status—it was meant to build up the body of Christ. The greater the grace, the lower the posture.Walking through the apostolic, prophetic, evangelistic, shepherding, and teaching gifts, Hazen shows how every believer is called to participate in these expressions in some measure. The goal is not imitation or comparison, but faithful stewardship of the unique grace God has entrusted to each person.Key Scriptures:Ephesians 4:11–12, John 13:3–15Main Points:1. Spiritual gifts are given to equip and strengthen the body of Christ2. Jesus carried true authority with a servant’s postureThe towel must come before the title3. Every believer is called to pioneer, hear God, witness, care for others, and grow in the Word in some measure4. Healthy ministry provokes your calling—it does not replace it5. Gifts are nurtured through humility, community, testing, and faithful service➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SB5vNS5SA6fzZpMjtDqrdRMMOhtznbRkEAAp6kT7GtI/edit?usp=sharing#ManifestSeries #TheTowelBeforeTheTitle #FiveFoldMinistry #ServantLeadership #Ephesians4 #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #SpiritualGifts #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In Week 3 of the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores the gifts of the Holy Spirit through the image of a symphony. The gifts are not isolated tools to control or perform with—they are expressions of one Spirit working together in harmony. The Holy Spirit is the Conductor, leading each believer to play their unique part for the glory of Jesus and the strengthening of His Church.This message unpacks revelatory gifts, demonstration gifts, and practical gifts, while emphasizing that spiritual gifts flow from relationship, not mechanics. The Spirit’s power is never about self-promotion, but about edification, witness, and faithful participation in what God is already doing.Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 12:4–11, Romans 12:6–8, Hebrews 2:3–4, John 5:19, Matthew 8:8–10, Mark 5:27–30, Acts 28:8–9Main Points:1. The gifts of the Spirit are diverse expressions of one Spirit2. The Holy Spirit is a Person—not a force to manipulate3. Spiritual gifts are meant to build up the Church and reveal Jesus4. Faith positions us to respond to what God is already doing5. Every believer has a part to play in God’s symphony6. The gifts flow through surrender, sensitivity, and obedience—not striving➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n6xBtv3lVIGYDTz_WKidlTt21HxVTwxLU_wNLxSFqkg/edit?usp=sharing#ManifestSeries #GiftsOfTheSpirit #HolySpirit #SpiritualGifts #1Corinthians12 #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #SpiritFilledLife #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In Week 2 of the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen Stevens builds on the truth that the Holy Spirit is a Person—and shows how that Person expresses Himself through our lives. The primary evidence of a Spirit-filled life is not power alone, but love. The fruit of the Spirit is not something we manufacture through effort, but what naturally grows as we live in ongoing communion with God.Rooted in Galatians 5 and Jesus’ teaching on abiding, this message reframes spiritual formation: the goal is not striving, but staying connected. As we walk with the Spirit daily—through conversation, Scripture, and intentional awareness—His life begins to shape our thoughts, our responses, and our relationships.Key Scriptures:Galatians 5:16–25, 1 John 4:8, John 15:4–5, John 15:9, Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Proverbs 3:5–6, 2 Timothy 1:7Main Points:1. The Holy Spirit expresses Himself through us primarily in love2. The fruit of the Spirit is not self-effort, but the result of abiding3. God is love—and His love is poured into our hearts by the Spirit4. Walking by the Spirit produces a transformed life and character5. Abiding means ongoing, real-time relationship with God throughout the day6. Practical rhythms: time in the Word, intentional prayer, and turning your thoughts toward God7. The promise: fruit grows naturally when we stay connected to the Vine➤ For sermon notes and more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.com Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HCe8fsEigx7O3UvUz4j-0UnwbM1dX8RJ1luulq--s0A/edit?usp=sharing#ManifestSeries #FruitOfTheSpirit #GodIsLove #AbideInChrist #HolySpirit #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #SpiritualFormation #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In the opening message of the Manifest series, Pastor Hazen Stevens brings clarity to a culturally popular idea—manifestation—and contrasts it with the truth of the gospel. While the world teaches that we can generate power from within, Scripture reveals something far greater: we are not called to become gods, but to become temples of the living God.The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force to be activated, but a Person to be received. From Genesis to Revelation, the Spirit is active in creation, redemption, and restoration. Through faith in Jesus, He comes to dwell within us—guiding, teaching, empowering, and transforming us from the inside out.Key Scriptures:John 16:12–15, Genesis 3:4–5, Romans 7:18, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Genesis 1:2, Revelation 22:17, John 7:37–39, John 3:5–8, Luke 3:22, Luke 4:1,14, John 20:22, Acts 2:4, Acts 4:31, Galatians 5:16,25, Ephesians 5:18, John 14:26, Romans 8:26, 2 Corinthians 3:18Main Points:1. Manifestation is an ancient lie that elevates self over God2. We do not have the power within ourselves to produce true righteousness3. The gospel makes us temples of the Holy Spirit, not self-made sources of power4. The Holy Spirit has always been active in God’s work from beginning to end5. The Spirit is received at new birth and flows continually like living water6. Jesus modeled complete dependence on the Holy Spirit7. The Spirit-filled life is ongoing, not a one-time experience8. We are called to live daily as temples, walking in step with the Spirit9. Being filled with the Spirit is a continuous posture of dependence10. The Holy Spirit leads, teaches, comforts, and empowers us11. The invitation is not to create power, but to receive a Person➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.com Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iwPmisV42J_F3SX6BZitOhhExgnAUnGJnFPaT-fCNPw/edit?usp=sharing#ManifestSeries #HolySpirit #SpiritFilledLife #NotAManifestation #John16 #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianTeaching #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

On Resurrection Sunday, Pastor Hazen Stevens traces the story of redemption from the Passover in Exodus to the finished work of Christ. Before there was a cross, there was a doorpost—and the blood was always the plan. This message reveals that salvation has never been about human performance, but about God’s provision through the blood of Jesus.From the sacrificial system to the tearing of the temple curtain, everything pointed to one moment—when Jesus, the perfect Lamb, gave His life once and for all. His blood didn’t just cover sin—it secured eternal redemption. And even now, it still speaks, still invites, and is still available.Key Scriptures:Exodus 12:21–22, Leviticus 17:11, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 13:20–21, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:18–19, Hebrews 7:27, Matthew 27:51, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Revelation 5:6, John 20:27, 1 John 1:9Main Points:1. The blood was always God’s plan—not our performance2. Life is in the blood—atonement requires sacrifice3. Jesus is the final and perfect Lamb—once for all4. The cross is still the power of God—never outdated5. The invitation remains open—the blood still speaks today6. It’s not enough that the Lamb was given—the blood must be applied➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_KdOh6Q71_hhU291tK_JIYwr4zJRJueP9hGDxFZKki0/edit?usp=sharing#ResurrectionSunday #TheBloodStillSpeaks #JesusOurLamb #PassoverFulfilled #PowerOfTheCross #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #EasterMessage #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

In the final message of the Wisdom for Wealth series, Pastor Hazen Stevens brings clarity to the practical outworking of biblical stewardship. Building on the foundation of submission and trust, this message introduces three simple but powerful rules that shape a life of faithful wealth: earn, save, and give.Drawing from John Wesley’s framework—“Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can”—this teaching reframes money not as a pursuit of accumulation, but as a pathway of discipleship. When these practices are rooted in surrender to God, they become sacred rhythms that align our lives with His purposes.Key Scripture:Matthew 6:21Additional Scriptures:Colossians 3:23–24, Proverbs 10:4, James 1:5, Matthew 7:9–11, Proverbs 22:7, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Timothy 6:18–19, Romans 12:13, Acts 2:44–45Main Points:1. The order matters: submission and trust must come before production2. Earn all you can – work diligently with a heart devoted to God3. Save all you can – practice intentionality, contentment, and long-term vision4. Give all you can – live a lifestyle of radical generosity5. Healthy stewardship integrates all three: earning generates, saving positions, giving releases6. Submission guards against idolatry, trust guards against fear, and generosity guards against self-centered living➤ For sermon notes and more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozS57kBwQeyC4S3IWQq811xLT-G2F3WCQPGVSob656Q/edit?usp=sharing#WisdomForWealth #BiblicalStewardship #EarnSaveGive #Matthew621 #KingdomFinance #Generosity #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In Week 2 of the Wisdom for Wealth series, Dennis Rouse brings a timely and faith-filled perspective on navigating financial pressure in today’s world. In a culture marked by rising debt, economic uncertainty, and increasing anxiety, this message points us back to one essential truth: God must be the defining factor in how we view and handle wealth.While the world responds to financial strain with fear, Scripture calls us to a different posture—faith. God not only sees the conditions we are living in, but He promises to direct, sustain, and provide for His people even in difficult seasons. The invitation is to shift from fear-driven living to faith-filled obedience.Key Scriptures:Deuteronomy 28:43–44, Psalm 37:18–25, Genesis 3:17–19, Haggai 1:6, Malachi 3:6–12, Matthew 6:21, Acts 2:44–45Main Points:1. The world’s financial systems are marked by pressure, debt, and imbalance2. God promises stability, provision, and direction for His people3. We must exchange fear for faith in uncertain times4. Honoring God first—through tithing and giving—positions us under His blessing5. New Covenant generosity flows from love, not obligation6. Where your treasure is, your heart will follow➤ For more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRQM6AQDch1q7UtIpuVlGxBTIyPlUXz_grINEuJOivM/edit?usp=sharing#WisdomForWealth #TheGodFactor #FaithOverFear #BiblicalFinance #Tithing #KingdomStewardship #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In the final message of the Wisdom for Wealth series, Pastor Hazen Stevens brings clarity to the practical outworking of biblical stewardship. Building on the foundation of submission and trust, this message introduces three simple but powerful rules that shape a life of faithful wealth: earn, save, and give.Drawing from John Wesley’s framework—“Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can”—this teaching reframes money not as a pursuit of accumulation, but as a pathway of discipleship. When these practices are rooted in surrender to God, they become sacred rhythms that align our lives with His purposes.Key Scripture:Matthew 6:21Additional Scriptures:Colossians 3:23–24, Proverbs 10:4, James 1:5, Matthew 7:9–11, Proverbs 22:7, Hebrews 13:5, Proverbs 13:22, 1 Timothy 6:18–19, Romans 12:13, Acts 2:44–45Main Points:1. The order matters: submission and trust must come before production2. Earn all you can – work diligently with a heart devoted to God3. Save all you can – practice intentionality, contentment, and long-term vision4. Give all you can – live a lifestyle of radical generosity5. Healthy stewardship integrates all three: earning generates, saving positions, giving releases6. Submission guards against idolatry, trust guards against fear, and generosity guards against self-centered living➤ For sermon notes and more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozS57kBwQeyC4S3IWQq811xLT-G2F3WCQPGVSob656Q/edit?usp=sharing#WisdomForWealth #BiblicalStewardship #EarnSaveGive #Matthew621 #KingdomFinance #Generosity #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In the opening message of the Wisdom for Wealth series, Pastor Hazen Stevens reframes the way we think about money. Most conversations about wealth focus on strategy—how to make more, invest better, or advance financially. But Scripture begins with a deeper question: Who—or what—are you trusting?Jesus taught that the heart cannot serve two masters. Money itself is not the problem; it is the posture of the heart toward money that shapes our lives. When money becomes our security, identity, or hope, it quietly takes the place meant for God. But when wealth is stewarded under God’s authority, it becomes a tool that advances purpose rather than competing with it.Key Scriptures:Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 6:22–23, Malachi 3:10, Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 10:22Main Points:1. The most important financial question is not strategy, but trust2. Money is a tool; the love of money distorts the heart3. The love of money often appears as anxiety, comparison, or coveting4. Wealth that honors God follows three rhythms: Submit, Trust, Produce5. Healthy wealth grows while deepening devotion to God➤ For sermon notes and more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14MfO5AQ8XyPBVmjzCbcOtw_6f7MG11rWI2GvDcFyC7k/edit?usp=sharing#WisdomForWealth #BiblicalStewardship #FaithAndFinance #Matthew624 #TrustGod #KingdomStewardship #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In the final message of the Culture of Hunger series, Pastor Hazen Stevens explores Jesus’ promise in the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” This hunger is not produced by moral striving or religious effort. It begins when we recognize our spiritual poverty and cling to the righteousness Christ gives by faith.Walking through the progression of the Beatitudes, this message shows how true righteousness grows through communion with God. As we abide in Christ, righteousness begins to shape our lives outwardly in justice, mercy, and compassion. The promise of Jesus is clear: those who truly hunger for righteousness will ultimately be filled.Key Scriptures:Matthew 5:3–6, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8–9, Luke 18:11–14, John 3:3, Exodus 20, John 15:5, Hebrews 1:9, Psalm 89:14, Galatians 6:9–10, Revelation 21:4Main Points:1. The Beatitudes reveal a journey—from poverty of spirit to hunger for righteousness2. Self-righteousness cannot produce true righteousness3. Justification begins at the cross—Christ’s righteousness received by faith4. Righteousness grows through abiding in Christ5. True righteousness produces justice, mercy, and compassion6. The promise: those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied➤ For sermon notes and more, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.com Notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SY0hsDUcc8P1R4MIEUWxU8fgU2-xHdfY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118033972822425137533&rtpof=true&sd=true#CultureOfHunger #HungerForRighteousness #Beatitudes #Matthew5 #AbideInChrist #PresenceCenteredLife #GateCityBuckhead #SpiritualFormation #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

In Week 2 of the Culture of Hunger series, Pastor Hazen Stevens calls us back to a deep, joyful longing for Scripture. Psalm 119 stands at the center of the Bible as a testimony to wholehearted devotion—“Blessed are those whose way is blameless… who seek Him with all their heart.” The psalmist doesn’t merely respect God’s Word—he delights in it, hides it in his heart, and builds his life upon it.This message reminds us that there is no other book like the Bible. It is living and active. It reveals Christ. It forms maturity. Without a steady diet of Scripture, we live without protection, correction, or direction.Key Scriptures:Psalm 119:1–16, Hebrews 4:12, John 1:1–14, Ephesians 6:17, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Matthew 4, Matthew 5, Luke 22:37, Matthew 7:24–27, James 1:22, Colossians 3:16Main Points:1. The Word is unlike any other book—it is living, active, and reveals Christ2. The Word Protects – “It is written” (Matthew 4)3. The Word Corrects – “You have heard… but I tell you” (Matthew 5)4. The Word Directs – Jesus let Scripture guide even His suffering (Luke 22:37)5. Storms reveal foundation—steady intake of Scripture builds resilience6. The goal is not information, but transformation➤ For more information and ways to connect, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14c51pMnh43SZh5hp1fHNOZWVye4biW4sk7ItWfEDkLk/edit?usp=sharing#CultureOfHunger #HungerForTheWord #Psalm119 #SwordOfTheSpirit #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SpiritualFormation #BuildOnTheRock #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast

What does it look like to live as a spiritual family marked by hunger for God?In this opening message of the Culture of Hunger series, Billy Humphrey teaches that spiritual hunger is the essential edge in the Christian life. Hunger perseveres through trials, stays faithful in mundane seasons, seeks God in dry times, and presses in when He is moving. Giftedness may open doors—but hunger sustains destiny. Hunger is currency in the Kingdom of God, and God moves toward desire.Drawing from the lives of Moses, David, and Paul, this message reminds us that spiritual hunger expresses itself in pursuit—not just service, but seeking. Not loving what God gives, but loving God Himself.Key Scriptures:Luke 1:53, Exodus 33, Psalm 63:1, Philippians 3:7–10, Proverbs 27:7, Revelation 2:1–7, Ephesians 5:14, Matthew 5:6, 2 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 1:17–21, Matthew 4:4Main Points:1. Spiritual hunger perseveres and sustains long-term faithfulness2. Hunger is about desire, not performance—anyone can be hungry3. Barriers include distraction, busyness, misdirected affections, and losing first love4. We stir hunger by getting empty, remembering, praying for revelation, and fasting5. Our schedule reveals what we truly hunger for➤ For more information and ways to connect, visit www.gatecitybuckhead.com Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdeHZU7uzJoPUUR3s2TLIrQrPsXRik3wVyPYFYT0Pt8/edit?usp=sharing#CultureOfHunger #SpiritualHunger #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SeekFirst #FirstLove #KingdomDesire #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast #PursueGod

A prophetic teaching that usher in a word for this next season.

In this episode, the GateCity Buckhead team discusses the global mandate behind your personal blessing and how to partner with God’s heart for every tribe, tongue, and nation. They go over practical ways to "Pray, Give, and Go," regardless of your current season of life.

In this episode, the GateCity Buckhead team dives into the Beatitudes to see how Jesus turns our worldly values upside down to cultivate true spiritual wholeness. This episode focuses on the internal heart posture required to live a life that is truly blessed by God.

In this episode, the GateCity Buckhead team unpacks the journey of faith through the life of Abraham and the essential pattern of leaving, believing, and surrendering. Discover how to find God’s peace in the "messy middle" between a promise and its fulfillment.

In this episode, the GateCity Buckhead team explores the radical difference between cultural success and the biblical definition of being "empowered for a purpose." Learn how to transition from being a stagnant reservoir to a life-giving river of God’s favor.

It’s not just how you start—it’s how you finish. In this final message of the Start Strong series, Pastor Hazen Stevens calls us to persevere when the summit is only halfway. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and the apostle Paul’s life across decades, we’re reminded that endurance is not just for sprinters but for finishers. Through biblical insight and stories like Gabriela Andersen-Schiess's iconic Olympic finish, we’re challenged to press on, even when it hurts.Key Scriptures:Hebrews 12:1–3, 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 1 Corinthians 9:24–26, Philippians 3:13–14Main Points:1. Start Strong – Count the cost and begin with the end in mind (Luke 14:25–34)2. Stay Strong – Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus in the middle of the race (Matt. 13:44–45)3. Finish Strong – Endure opposition and don’t grow weary or lose heart (Heb. 12:3)4. Paul’s own race metaphor develops across his life: from active pressure (Corinthians), to deep surrender (Philippians), to final faithfulness (2 Timothy)4. “The summit is only halfway”—faith finishes what it starts➤ For more, visit presencecenteredlife.com#StartStrong #FinishStrong #PresenceCenteredLife #EnduranceInFaith #Hebrews12 #PaulFinishedTheRace #SundaySermon #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #RunToWin

In this powerful follow-up to Start Strong, Pastor Hazen Stevens challenges us to live with wholehearted devotion and long-term endurance. Drawing from Hebrews 12 and Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, we discover that true strength doesn’t come from comfort—it comes from vision. We stay strong when we believe the joy on the other side of surrender is greater than the cost.This message unpacks historical stories like the Black Prince’s Ruby and Mel Fisher’s discovery of the Atocha treasure to illustrate how unseen value calls for all-in sacrifice. Just like the merchant who sold everything for one pearl, staying strong means seeing what others don’t—and acting in faith before the world understands.Key Scriptures:Hebrews 12:1–2, Matthew 13:44–46, Matthew 6:19–20, 2 Timothy 4:6–8Main Points:1. The Kingdom is worth everything—joy makes the cost possible2. Surrender is not loss, but the wisest investment of all3. Faith lets us see what’s hidden and walk through pain with purpose4. The reward of endurance is far greater than the world’s applause5. Many quit not for lack of belief, but because the cost feels too high—yet infinite joy is still on offer➤ For sermon notes and more, visit gatecitybuckhead.com#StartStrong #StayStrong #PresenceCenteredLife #KingdomTreasure #JoyOfSurrender #EnduringFaith #Matthew13 #Hebrews12 #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

How do you start strong—not just in a new year, but in life, leadership, and faith? And more importantly, how do you stay strong when challenges come?In this special Start Strong session, Hazen Stevens, Lead Pastor of GateCity Buckhead, sits down with Jim Blanchard, former Chairman and CEO of Synovus Bank, for an honest and inspiring conversation about navigating calling, pressure, and purpose across seasons.Over his 35-year tenure, Jim helped lead Synovus through dramatic growth, economic cycles, and moments of personal testing—not with perfection, but with a deep trust in God’s placement and purpose. In this conversation, Hazen and Jim explore what it means to be placed by God in leadership, to walk faithfully through personal and professional storms, and to finish strong by His grace.They share insights on:-What it really means to start strong—and why it matters-How to stay anchored through setbacks, suffering, and pressure-Seeing every challenge as part of God's refining work-The importance of humility, prayer, and perseverance in leadership-Trusting God's placement in seasons that don’t make sense-This is more than leadership talk—it’s a deep reminder that the strength to stand comes from the One who placed you there.

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 12:1–2, Matthew 13:44–46, Matthew 6:19–20 Main Points: 1. The Kingdom’s value is hidden to some—but revealed to those who seek 2. Surrender is not loss, but wise investment in eternal treasure 3. People sacrifice everything for earthly wealth—how much more for what lasts forever? 4. We don’t want too much—we want too little 5. True obedience often comes before others recognize its worth ➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.com Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cwL-oacp9N9nBQfYeE4L3Y-PRjdOYp5k7d7Y5C4hEHw/edit?usp=sharing

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 resolve.Key Scriptures: Luke 14:28–33, Proverbs 24:3–6, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 90:12Main Points:1. Discipleship is costly—but the cost is purposeful2. Preparation matters more than passion under pressure3. Lasting lives are built with wisdom, not impulse4. You are both building and battling—neutral ground doesn’t exist➤ For more visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0FCBEfmE_1uUico7Xd7bXNMf6dltNUIsYmnpHkQm_4/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#StartStrong #CountTheCost #PresenceCenteredLife #WiseBuilders #SpiritualWarfare #FollowingJesus #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:11, John 18:33–36, Matthew 25:31–32Main Points:1. The manger shows His humility; the throne will reveal His glory2. Jesus is both Savior and Judge—first the Cross, then the Crown3. From Herod to Pilate to the thief—every heart must decide how to respond4. He will return in power—what will your response be?➤ For sermon notes and more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l9b-4pWg1HMp1cgZJuoBXl461RVzJ_q0x6aou787OI4/edit?usp=sharing#MessiahSeries #GodInTheFlesh #JesusIsKing #PresenceCenteredLife #FromMangerToThrone #SecondComing #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #ChristmasMessage #SundaySermon

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—Messiah makes us whole.Key Scriptures: Micah 5:2–4, Luke 2:1–20, Isaiah 9:6–7, Isaiah 53:3–5Main Points:1. The Messiah came in humility to bring peace and healing2. Prophecy foretold His mission: to suffer in our place3. Healing is possible—physically, emotionally, spiritually—because of His wounds4. He still enters the humble places today, including yours➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qtd07e2wmF1gndouZC4kacD3HhLBM5X0Jo1Up_rbVhY/edit?usp=sharing#MessiahSeries #ChristIsComing #PresenceCenteredLife #Isaiah53 #ProphecyFulfilled #AdventHope #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon #HeCameToHeal

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, and share this episode with a friend!

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 to share with someone who you think needs to hear this in their current season.

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 episodes

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 it ministered to you!

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—because the blessing wasn’t just for us. It’s through us.Key Scriptures: Genesis 22:17–18, Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, Galatians 3:29Main Points:1. We are heirs of Abraham’s mission to bless all peoples2. The Great Commission is our modern-day gate to possess3. Our obedience links generations and reaches the unreached4. When we open our hearts, God opens doors➤ For sermon notes and more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JSAMdyM4Zuht43b0FKRScVhi6QkzCO11B1WeTul0YlA/edit?usp=sharing#BlessedToBeABlessing #PossessingTheGates #PresenceCenteredLife #MissionsHeart #UnreachedPeoples #GreatCommission #FromAbrahamToUs #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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 fully given.Key Scriptures: Proverbs 11:25, John 3:16–17, Romans 8:32, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Philippians 4:6–7Main Points:1. Live generous by letting God’s blessing flow through your life2. Receive healing and reflect on God’s generosity to you3. Give in secret, surround yourself with generous people, and commit to community4. Your obedience becomes someone else’s breakthrough➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vZvjFx_9TMlgoRwt40hf2LEAVXL5ZxJsC1ksEwJf5k/edit?usp=sharing#BlessedToBeABlessing #GenerosityLifestyle #PresenceCenteredLife #GiveFreely #LiveOpen #AngelColon #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon #Proverbs1125

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 12:21, Ephesians 5:8–9Main Points:1. The blessed life costs something—but brings heaven to earth2. Salt preserves and purifies; light reveals and radiates3. Five ways to be salt and light: invite, pray, testify, live with integrity, and serve➤ For sermon more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1det-p4Q2XKchQ124El79nvkmoUJIlxW1xUsIQd_x6NA/edit?usp=sharing#BlessedToBeABlessing #SaltAndLight #PresenceCenteredLife #FaithInAction #KingdomWitness #AbrahamicFaith #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon #Matthew5

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 11:8–16, Galatians 3:8, Romans 4:20–21, Genesis 22:16–18Main Points:1. Leave what is secure and familiar2. Believe through delay and impossibility3. Surrender even what’s most precious so blessing can multiply➤ For sermon notes and more, visit presencecenteredlife.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3leLQLqY_f3_Kf3NCTvBvoOfYztZW6avMzRq02qMJc/edit?usp=sharing#BlessedToBeABlessing #PilgrimFaith #PresenceCenteredLife #FaithInAction #LegacyOfFaith #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #AbrahamicPromise #SundaySermon #Hebrews11

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. Examples include practicing Sabbath rest (making you Healthy), receiving inner healing (making you Whole), and surrendering your life fully to God (making you Holy).Key Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Peter 1:3, Isaiah 61:1, Romans 12:1, Psalm 37:3–5Main Points:1. Keystone changes are Spirit-led shifts that realign everything2. One keystone change can become the turning point for your whole life3. Examples: Sabbath rest (Healthy), heart healing (Whole), surrender (Holy)➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV27ZRy00IcI--e_urVrkTH2xjDp17pA-9wyAdD8MJA/edit?usp=sharing#LegacySeries #KeystoneChanges #PresenceCenteredLife #HealthyWholeHoly #SabbathRest #InnerHealing #SpiritualSurrender #FaithInAction #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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, Matthew 25:23Main Points:1. We will work with joy—no longer under the curse2. Faithfulness now shapes eternal responsibility3. Every act of love becomes part of your eternal glory4. Relationships will be perfected, never ending5. God’s presence will be our deepest reward➤ For sermon notes and more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l2a4JFCZQX9YzptaTCMQ-t1C8NzHdzvrg2GkBr1p030/edit?usp=sharing#LegacySeries #EternalAssignment #PresenceCenteredLife #HeavenlyReward #FaithfulnessMatters #RedeemedRelationships #WorkAndWorship #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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 22:12Main Points:1. Prayer in secret is honored forever2. Serving others reflects Christ’s heart and earns eternal reward3. Generosity multiplies beyond this life4. Resisting temptation results in the crown of life5. Persevering in faith secures the crown of righteousness➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1majWstW9q2cXineJ9BjEivpm7cdtXkXf6GK04CjOLA4/edit?usp=sharing#LegacySeries #EternalReward #PresenceCenteredLife #FaithfulnessMatters #HeavenlyCrown #ChristianPodcast #GateCityBuckhead #WellDone #FiveRewards #SundaySermon

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 Corinthians 3:10–15, 2 Corinthians 6:2Main Points:1. You can’t take anything with you—but you can impact eternity2. Earthly wealth fades, but souls matter forever3. See the one in front of you, prioritize the eternal, and share the gospel today➤ For sermon notes and more, visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RwzmeSQHP7Kcoc3c3I0mJF7VgxQ84e9j1E16nLqj-bQ/edit?usp=sharing#LegacySeries #EternalSouls #PresenceCenteredLife #Luke16 #RichManAndLazarus #YouCantTakeItWithYou #ShareTheGospel #KingdomImpact #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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 Corinthians 3:12–15, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Philippians 3:7–8Main Points:1. Jesus invites us to seek the eternal, not just the material2. Earthly monuments fade—but faithfulness echoes forever3. God’s reward system values love, obedience, and Spirit-led stewardshipLive with eyes on eternity, aligning your life to what truly matters➤ For more, visit ⁠gatecitybuckhead.com⁠#LegacySeries #LivingForEternity #PresenceCenteredLife #KingdomPerspective #EternalRewards #FaithOverFame #GateCityBuckhead #BuildWithWhatLasts #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon

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 18:19–20, James 1:2–4Main Points:1. Do your calling — with wisdom, fruitfulness, and spiritual strength2. Do it together — as one body, in covenant love and shared mission3. Do it with faith — even mustard seed faith can move mountains➤ For more, visit gatecitybuckhead.com Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/113MneAZzrUM8CkX9ygpj7dYKwR_JsGGAPnYmm0xILlA/edit?usp=sharing#LegacySeries #CallingAndCommunity #PresenceCenteredLife #FaithThatMovesMountains #SpiritualFamily #WalkWorthy #KingdomCalling #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon #Colossians1

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, multiplying faith from one generation to the next. Pastor Kirstie unpacks the different kinds of wealth we can pass down—spiritual inheritance, values, resources, and talents—while reminding us that legacy is ultimately built through servanthood, not status.You’ll also hear about God’s generational covenant, the blessings that flow from obedience, and practical steps you can take today to shape the future of your family line.Whether you’re asking what kind of inheritance you’ll leave your children’s children, or simply seeking to walk faithfully in this season, this message will call you to live with purpose, humility, and eternal perspective.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link

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 take stock of our financial lives in ways that bring both present fruit and eternal impact. Along the way, Pastor Hazen contrasts earthly wealth—like empires, estates, and treasures left behind—with the kind of Kingdom investments that never fade.If you’ve ever wondered how to honor God with your finances, live generously, and carry a mindset that “all of it is His,” this episode will equip and inspire you to live a life of lasting legacy.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link

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 schedules with our values, creating rhythms that sustain growth, and learning to reflect and recalibrate with God’s grace. We also look at how to resist the “tyranny of the urgent,” prioritize devotion and family, and cultivate margin for rest.This message is both a call and an encouragement: you don’t have to strive or live in defeat — by God’s grace, you can become the person He has called you to be.Tune in and discover how to steward your time in a way that maximizes impact in this life and the next.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link

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 how legacy can either be faithfully carried forward or tragically lost. Pastor Hazen outlines four pillars of faithful stewardship—time, resources, relationships, and calling—and challenges us to view each as an eternal investment.This episode calls us to pray daily, “God, make me a good steward of time, resources, relationships, and calling to maximize impact in this life and the next,” and to take one step this week toward investing in something that will last forever.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link

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 differs from yours.

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 week.

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, intercession, art, or breath prayer.

Before we ever spoke a word, there was a dialogue already unfolding — between Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this episode, we explore what it means to be invited into that eternal conversation. From the communion of creation to Jesus' life of constant connection with the Father, we’re reminded that prayer is less about performance and more about participation in divine love.Reflection Prompt: Imagine yourself at the table with the Trinity—what do you hear, and how do you respond?

In this special episode, Pastor Hazen Stevens shares a powerful "State of the Church" message—celebrating stories of transformation, highlighting the impact of prayer, and providing a transparent financial snapshot of our year so far. Discover the heart behind our 5-4-3-2-1 Vision Map: the 5 key behaviors that shape us, the places where transformation happens, the promises God gives, and our singular purpose as a church family. We also look ahead to what’s coming—Bible Intensive, Family Fun Day, and our upcoming Legacy Series.Join us as we reflect, celebrate, and prepare for the season ahead.

What makes the gospel so powerful and transformative? In this episode, Pastor Hazen breaks down the “seed” of the gospel—its message, its power, and its invitation. From God’s intentional plan for our lives to the reality of sin, the redemption of Jesus, and our response of faith, this message is both a clear gospel presentation and a call to action.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith or needed a fresh reminder of the hope you carry, this episode will inspire you to sow the seed of the gospel with confidence.🌱 The seed is simple. The power is eternal.🔗 Stay connected and join us at gatecitybuckhead.com.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link

In this week’s message, Pastor Hazen reminds us that sharing the gospel is never wasted. Drawing inspiration from the life of Johnny Appleseed and rooted in powerful Scripture, we’re encouraged to sow spiritual seeds with boldness, even when we can’t see immediate results.Featuring real-life testimonies—from an atheist turned intern to an inmate turned worship leader—this episode is a faith-building call to action: keep sowing, because God brings the growth.🌱 Don’t underestimate the power of a planted seed.🔗 Join us at gatecitybuckhead.com to stay connected and continue praying with us through the summer.Access Sermon Notes here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LuyB-qxToW0lq0i08EiLdYYHK5fensrE?usp=drive_link