Real Talk Podcast

Real Talk: April 26, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Check out my new blog at stephankilgore.com The Starting Line - Stepping Over the Starting Line Check out the Real Talk podcast every Wednesday by downloading the Revive Church app from iTunes or Google Play. Real Talk Running requires focus. The Christian race requires the direct focus of our soul. Soul: Mind, Will, Emotions The more races we run in, the more pulled apart our soul becomes. Before you take on any challenge in your life, you've got to determine your focus will stay on Jesus. His wisdom is leading me into the right decision. His grace is empowering my will to take action. His peace is giving balance to my emotions. And, my soul is at rest. Psalm 116:7(NIV) 7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: April 14, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Acts 9:31 - Part 4 Good Friday! Discerning Gifts: Knowledge, Wisdom, Discernment Real Talk: God is omniscient Psalm 147:4-5 "4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit." How do we wisely and appropriately use these gifts? 1) Communicate naturally. - Christ in you is enough. Therefore, you are enough. 2) God speaks to people the way they speak to people. - God doesn't need our fluff to communicate effectively. 3) Be compassionate, not condescending. - Take time to offer hope. April 15 & 16 join us for Easter weekend at Revive. Visit easteratrevive.com for more info! Next Week: -We'll be talking about our Easter message, "A Resurrected Perspective". If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: April 5, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Acts 9:31 - Part 3 Timing is Everything Dynamic Gifts: Faith, Healings, Miracles Real Talk: Why don't we act when God speaks? 1) We don't want to. (We refuse to submit) 2) What might happen? (We're afraid) 3) Too many voices (We can't hear Him) April 15 & 16 join us for Easter weekend at Revive. Visit easteratrevive.com for more info! Next Week: -We'll finish the Acts 9:31 learning series. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: March 29, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Acts 9:31 - Part 2 Next Week: -We'll continue looking at our series Acts 9:31. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: March 24, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Acts 9:31 - Part 1 Next Week: -We'll continue looking at our series Acts 9:31. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: March 24, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore He Said/She Said - Part 3 Your Greatest Enemy Next Week: -We'll look at our newest series, Acts 9:31 If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: February 29, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore He Said/She Said - Part 2 When Happiness is not an Option Real Talk: What is correction? Why is it hard to let relationships come to a place of correction? Hindrances to receiving truth in love: 1) Pride 2) Past 3) Place Next Week: -We'll continue He Said, She Said If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: February 22, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore He Said/She Said - Part 1 In our relationships, the main way we sow is through what we say. Real Talk: Listen more than you talk. -Listen for cues in people's communication that show the need for good seed spoken to them. Listen completely before you answer. -Proverbs 18:13 "He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him." Encourage yourself. -Maybe you don't have someone right now to encourage you. -1 Samuel 30:6 "...but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God." Next Week: -We'll continue He Said, She Said If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: February 15, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Purpose for More Core Value #5: We will make church the best place ever. 1 Corinthians 12, 13 Real Talk: 3 ways we can make church the best place ever 1) Identify and use our spiritual gifts -Allow a spiritually mature friend or leader to speak into you about what gifts they see in you. -Take a spiritual gifts assessment at revive.giftstest.com 2) Work together -Working together benefits others just as much as it benefits you -Give people the opportunity to use their gifts, make mistakes, and even fail. They'll learn more from it. They'll grow because of it. -Spiritual gifts are designed to work together, just like the components of your smart phone are pointless individually, but built to work together. 3) Remember that love has absolutely everything to do with it -Love cancels out our excuses. -Love is the driving force to all we do. -Love people out of Hell and into Heaven. Next Week: -New Series: He Said, She Said -Learn how to make the best out of your relationships with others. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: February 8, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Ready for More Recap Week 01: Preparation for More Week 02: Presence for More Week 03: Poise for More Week 04: Potential for More Week 05: Provision for More Next Week: -Core Value #5: We will make church the best place ever. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: February 1, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Provision for More Core Value #4: We will give irrationally to cause curiosity. Malachi 3:6-12 - If you take care of God's business, God will take care of your business. 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - God doesn't just care about His 10%. He also cares about your 90%. Real Talk: Why should I tithe? - Ask yourself if you love your church. - Whatever you love, you'll invest in. - Jesus said wherever your treasure is, you'll find your heart. The tithe requires you to manage your finances. - If you're going to bring God 10%, you need to know how to manage your 90%. -Tithing is a practical tool that lays the foundation. Managing Your 90 - Set up a recurring gift for a minimum of 3 months, and you'll receive free online teaching from Stephan about how to manage your 90%. - You'll also receive Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover book set! Why do we care about finances? - Ecclesiastes 10:19 "...money is the answer for everything." - It's all about the intent of your heart. - Ask yourself "why" you want to be financially successful. Next Week: -Football Sunday at Revive -Sign up for the Gridiron Challenge at reviveyourworld.com and you could win a $100 gift card to your favorite steakhouse. If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: January 25, 2017 Find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Potential for More Core Value #3: We will never stop counting. Every number has a name. Every name has a story. Ever story matters to God. Luke 9:33 (NIV) 33 As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.) Acts 2: 41 (NIV) 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. If Peter had stayed on the mountain with the 3, he would have missed his part in adding the 3,000. You have the potential to move from 3 to 3,000. Real Talk: What is potential? -Potential is unrealized possibility. -Potential and faith are very similar. -Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen. Move your potential from 3 to 3,000: -Start learning -Stop answering questions. Start asking them. -Kill the FOMO. Kick your blankets off. Don't neglect the normal. Next Week: -Core Value #4: Give irrationally to cause curiosity. -Provision for More If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: January 18, 2017 Find Stephan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Poise for More Poise: strength to remain steadfast Core Value #2: We will act in audacious faith. John 15:7 (NKJV) If you remain in me and my words remain in you... Consistency is the difference between winners and wannabe's. Real Talk: Why is consistency so important? -The power of consistency is what it produces. -Rhythm ... Habit ... Lifestyle Where do shortcuts come in? -Shortcuts are deterrents from consistency. -Shortcuts diminish the value of what you're working toward. -Shortcuts don't have rhythms built in. Is one time ever enough? -NO Acting in audacious faith requires consistency. The greatest attacks occur when you're transitioning from a rhythm to a habit, and when a habit is transforming into a lifestyle. Live a consistently audacious faith, and you'll begin to understand that through Christ you will always win! Next Week: -Core Value #3: Never Stop Counting -Potential for More If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: January 11, 2017 Find Stephan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Presence for More Core Value #1: We will believe that impossible is impossible. Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Where human strength, human resources, and human ability see the impossible, God sees opportunity. Because with God all things are possible! To experience the impossible, we need the presence of God in our impossible. We access the presence of God through His Word. Real Talk: Why is it so uncomfortable to pray what the Bible says? -It's not natural. It's supernatural -Waiting is no longer societally acceptable -Our inclination is to focus on the negative How do I find some "Word" (Scriptures)? -Use Google, and focus on recognizable Bible study sites -Ask a good friend, pastor, or leader How can I do this consistently? -Set a reminder in your phone -Ask someone to hold you accountable -Post reminders around places you visit often - bathroom, refrigerator, car, etc -Make it a family event Is it wrong to cut out people from my life who tell me this won't work? -No, but be careful of cutting them out completely -Your testimony might be the one thing that opens the door for them to experience Jesus, and if you cut off the relationship, you'll slam that door shut -People can't speak into your life if you don't give them permission -Hold your vision in your heart How do I avoid being discouraged? -Remember God doesn't work on your timetable -Continue praying the Word over your impossible. -Don't worry about feeling it, because sometimes faith and feelings don't line up Next Week: -Core Value #2: Act in audacious faith -Poise for More If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com.

Real Talk: January 4, 2017 Find Stephan on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - @stephankilgore Preparation for More Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. 1) A weight is something we pick up. 2) A weight is intended to slow us down. 3) A weight is something we can lay down. Real Talk How do we identify weights? -Pray and ask the Holy Spirit - Ask someone close to you: spouse, solid Christian friend, mentor, employer, etc How do we put weights down? -Remember the WHY! -Write out an action plan -Find someone to hold you accountable Next week: -Revive Church's 1st core value: Impossible is impossible -Presence for More -Check out our Facebook page for a Ready for More card If you're interested in the ministry of Revive or want to plan a visit, check us out at reviveyourworld.com