Revive Church

Daniel outlasted empires. Not because he was the most talented person in the room — but because he carried an excellent spirit. And that spirit wasn't random. It was the fruit of stewardship, intimacy with God, and a willingness to show up fully in every season.In this message Pastor David unpacks what excellence actually looks like in the kingdom — and what it doesn't. It's not perfectionism. It's not performance driven by ego. It's what happens when intimacy with God begins to elevate how you think, how you work, how you show up in the ordinary tasks nobody's watching you do.David gets personal about the tension between wanting to do something right and believing the worst words spoken over you — and why the kingdom reframes your value entirely. He also tackles the difference between passing through life and owning it: your job, your family, your church, your neighborhood.Excellence isn't doing it perfectly the first time. It's cleaning up the mess, adjusting what didn't work, and showing up again — as an act of worship.

What if the freedom Jesus offers isn't just about what you've been set free from — but what you've been set free to?In this message Pastor David unpacks one of the core realities of life in the kingdom: freedom. Starting with Jesus' words that you have to become like a child to even enter, David challenges the adult instincts that keep us stuck — the need to earn it, prove ourselves, protect our image, and stay comfortable.He walks through three dimensions of kingdom freedom: freedom from the bondage of sin, freedom to be made entirely new, and freedom to actually do something with it — to stretch, to risk, to worship without fear of failure, to minister without waiting until you feel qualified.This isn't freedom as a theological concept. It's an invitation to shed the pride, the comfort addiction, and the fear of what people think — and to explore the kingdom like a kid who doesn't know they're supposed to be afraid.

In this first message of a new series, Pastor David opens up what Jesus was actually preaching when He said, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." It's a realm we've been conveyed into — not one we have to earn our way toward. A kingdom that lives inside us and that we live inside of. A way of being that makes the early church look weird to the world, and makes heaven tangible right where we stand.David gets practical too, walking through how he personally tunes his heart and quiets his mind to encounter Jesus — and why learning to wait on the Lord might be one of the most important (and most lost) practices in the modern church.

What if the resurrection wasn't just the end of the story — but the beginning of everything?In this Easter message, Pastor David walks through what Jesus actually purchased at the cross — and it's so much more than a ticket to heaven. From reconciliation with the Father to freedom from sin's power, from a new identity as sons and daughters to physical and emotional healing, to full access to the kingdom right now — this message unpacks the inheritance that belongs to every believer.David gets personal too — sharing moments of seeing the Father's heart in a new way, wrestling honestly with unanswered prayers for healing, and choosing to keep asking anyway because of who Jesus is and what He made available.The resurrection wasn't just an event. It's an ongoing, eternal power — and you get to stand in it every single day.

Jesus met the weight of the cross in the garden before He ever carried it to Calvary. In this message, David Reyes teaches from Gethsemane, where Jesus entered the place of sorrow, pressure, and surrender, and chose the will of the Father in the face of unimaginable pain. This moment reveals the hidden work of prayer, where strength is formed before the battle and obedience is settled before the outcome is seen. What does it look like to bring our grief, weakness, and vulnerability before God instead of simply trying to survive it? How might Jesus be inviting us to prepare in His presence now for the things we will face later? Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to meet God honestly in places of pain, receive His strength in the secret place, and walk with Jesus through whatever lies ahead.

In this message David Reyes reflects on the significance of the supper—the moment of invitation, intimacy, and decision. Before the cross, Jesus gathered with His disciples, not just to share a meal, but to reveal what it means to truly partake in Him. This message invites us to consider how we respond to that same invitation today: Will we remain casual observers, or will we fully receive what He’s offering? The journey begins at the table.

In this message, Pastor David explores the tension between comfort and calling. While it’s easy to settle into what feels familiar and sufficient, God often invites us into deeper pursuit—beyond what we already know or have experienced. Through this parable, we’re challenged to consider what it looks like to follow the hunger God places in our hearts, even when the path forward is uncertain. Sometimes growth, discovery, and transformation begin with the courage to take the first step.

In this week’s message from our Seek series, Pastor David explores what prayer truly is—and what it isn’t. Moving beyond passive or powerless prayers, he unpacks the biblical foundations of intercession and partnership with God. From Abraham to Elijah to the words of Jesus, we’re reminded that prayer is not a religious formality but a powerful invitation to stand in the gap, align with the heart of the Father, and see heaven come to earth. If you’ve ever wondered why prayer matters, how it works, or how to grow in bold and effective prayer, this message will both challenge and equip you to step into deeper maturity as a house of prayer for all nations.

In this message from our “Seek” season, Pastor David unpacks what it truly means to pursue the presence of God—not as a concept, but as a lived experience. Looking at Moses’ tent of meeting and Joshua’s hunger to remain where God was moving, we explore the difference between believing God is omnipresent and actually encountering His manifest presence. Why does God sometimes feel distant? What role does hunger, faith, and intentionality play in experiencing Him? This is an invitation to step outside the noise, honor where He is moving, and cultivate a deeper awareness of His voice and nearness in everyday life.

We all want clear answers—especially when life feels complicated. In this message, we talk about God’s habit of hiding things on purpose—not to frustrate us, but to draw us into deeper relationship. Jesus often taught in parables, revealing the mysteries of the Kingdom to hungry, teachable hearts, and inviting people to let His words become a mirror—not just information. We explore why platitudes can fall short, how mystery can actually build trust, and how honoring what God has already made clear positions us to receive more wisdom. This is an invitation to become a “collector” of His glory—seeking Jesus at the center, and letting the unanswered questions lead us closer to His heart.

In this episode, Pastor David talks through a recent public situation in the wider church and what it brings up for many people—pain, confusion, anger, and questions about trust. With a focus on Jesus, we explore how we respond when leaders fail, why discernment matters (especially with the prophetic), and how the Church can hold both truth and mercy without drifting into fear, cynicism, or compromise. This is a call to protect the wounded, pursue healing, and keep our eyes fixed on the Lord—our unshakable foundation—so we can move forward with clarity, comfort, and confidence in His goodness.

In this message, we explore the biblical principle of discipleship and why God designed us to grow through relationship, not isolation. Looking at Scripture and personal stories, this teaching challenges the idea of “just me and Jesus” and invites us into humility, honor, and spiritual family. We’re reminded that faith matures when we learn to receive from others, recognize the grace of God on their lives, and allow ourselves to be shaped through trusted relationships. This is a call to become good soil—positioned to grow, to learn, and to carry what God is releasing in this generation.

In this message, we explore how our values shape our hearts and reveal what we’re truly living for. Rather than striving to be better or trying harder, this teaching invites us to remember who we are in Christ and live from that identity. Through Scripture and story, we’re reminded that love, patience, and integrity aren’t rules to follow but fruit that flows from a healed and aligned heart. When we steward our lives with intention—our time, relationships, and choices—we stop settling for what’s beneath us and begin living from our God-given inheritance.

Drawing from 2 Samuel Pastor David explores the difference between proximity and intimacy, familiarity and honor, and what it means to truly submit our lives, homes, and church to the governance of God’s presence. As we look toward 2026, this message casts vision for living as carriers of His presence—not treating it as a fixture to manage, but a reality that orders, blesses, and transforms everything it rests upon.

As we look ahead to a new season, this message invites us to slow down and reflect on what we’re carrying forward—and what we’re ready to leave behind. Through gratitude, worship, and intentional surrender, we’re reminded that following Jesus isn’t just about moments of devotion, but a fully given heart. This sermon gently calls us to bring all that we are before Him, making room for His presence to guide us with clarity, peace, and purpose. We pray this message encourages you to end well, begin fresh, and walk forward more deeply anchored in Him.

Jesus came to bring life, hope, and freedom—and His light is still at work today. In this message, we’re invited to reflect on how God meets us in both strength and vulnerability, revealing His goodness in the middle of real life. As we look to Jesus, we’re reminded that His presence brings healing, clarity, and purpose, even in seasons that feel uncertain or heavy. This sermon encourages us to live with open hearts, allowing His light to shine through us and into the world around us. We bless you as you listen and lean into what God is doing.

Jesus came to seek and save what was lost—and in doing so, He restored authority that was never meant to be surrendered. In this message, we’re invited to rethink how authority, freedom, and spiritual warfare actually work in light of the finished work of the cross. Rather than living from fear or fixation on darkness, we’re called to live from worship, truth, and confident trust in Jesus’ victory.As we fix our eyes on Jesus and invite His real presence, darkness loses its grip, peace is restored, and freedom becomes normal. We bless you as you listen and lean into the authority you’ve been given in Christ.

In this message, Mary Ellen Swafford invites us into the heart of what God is after: true intimacy, not just activity. Through stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, she talks about what it means to be so close to Jesus that His nature begins to “cross-pollinate” with ours—changing the way we see ourselves, love others, and walk through stress, pain, and disappointment. Looking at passages like Acts 4:13 and John 17, she explores how simply being with Him transforms ordinary people into bold lovers of God who carry His presence into everyday life. This isn’t a talk about doing more for God, but about learning to sit with Him, listen, and let Him speak to the deepest places of our hearts—until we believe that we are fully known, fully loved, and fully His.

In this Thanksgiving message, David Reyes teaches on what it means to be formed in the secret place and to live fully yielded to the Holy Spirit. Drawing from John 14, Psalm 37, and the journeys of Moses, Samuel, and David, he reminds us that life in the Kingdom begins when we “turn aside” — leaving comfort, distraction, and self-reliance so we can be shaped by God’s voice. David shares how intimacy, listening prayer, and a moldable heart are the foundation for hearing God, stewarding His words, and walking in step with the Spirit. This is a call to return to the holy mountain where our desires and His desires meet, and to live open-hearted, thankful, and deeply connected to the One who makes His home in us.

In this message, David Reyes teaches from Psalm 103 and the promise that God “heals all your diseases.” David explores how Jesus revealed the Father by destroying the works of the enemy—healing the sick, restoring the broken, and bringing life wherever death had settled in. He challenges us to resist a passive view of sickness and to contend for healing from a place of trust, intimacy, and confidence in God’s goodness. With testimonies, Scripture, and practical clarity, this message calls us to live with faith that sees the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. May fresh courage and expectation rise in you as you listen.

Faith has always carried us further than our experience, and Scripture invites us into a confidence rooted not in what we’ve seen, but in who God is. In this message, David Reyes leads us through Psalm 103 and the faith-filled language of David—a man who spoke of God’s nature in ways that foreshadowed Jesus’ ministry long before it appeared on the earth. What does it look like to believe for what has not yet been visible? How do we anchor ourselves in God’s character when facing impossible situations? And how does faith move from an idea to a lived reality that shifts atmospheres, postures the heart, and welcomes the power of heaven?Through biblical examples, personal stories, and the unfolding revelation of Hebrews 11, David calls us into a faith that doesn’t manipulate outcomes but surrenders to the goodness, desire, and faithfulness of God. This message invites us to step into a lifestyle where the impossible becomes expected—not because of our certainty, but because of His nature. May your heart be strengthened and your faith renewed as you listen with us.

The supernatural was never meant to be an optional add-on to the Christian life—it has always been God’s intention for His people. In this message, David Reyes invites us back to the simplicity of partnering with the Holy Spirit, where ministry is not built on what we can accomplish, but on what God is eager to do through us. From the Old Testament to the early Church, God consistently revealed Himself through His presence and power, and He continues to pour out gifts that strengthen, unify, and awaken the body of Christ.How do we discern the movements of the Spirit with wisdom? How do love and unity shape the way we experience and express spiritual gifts? And what happens when we allow God’s love to become the true source of all supernatural ministry? This message calls us into a deeper surrender to the Spirit’s work, where His presence becomes our guide, His love becomes our foundation, and His power becomes the natural overflow of a life yielded to Him.We bless you as you listen and lean in with us.

Every life leaves a wake, and heaven cares deeply about the ripple of yours. In this message, Mary Ellen Swafford invites us into a simple but powerful “story time” with the Holy Spirit, weaving together The Butterfly Effect, scripture, and prophetic encouragement to confront the lie that our lives are small or insignificant. Through the lens of Genesis, Psalms, Jeremiah, and more, she gently reminds us that we are intentionally designed, deeply loved, and called worthy by God Himself—long before we ever lift a finger to earn it.What if every choice, every word, every act of obedience carries a ripple that shapes generations you will never meet? How does knowing you are known, wanted, and planned by God change the way you walk into rooms, love people, and respond to His voice? This message calls us out of shame, passivity, and “I don’t matter” thinking, and into a surrendered partnership where Jesus directs the stones we throw and multiplies the impact. As you listen, may the Holy Spirit anchor you again in your true identity and awaken fresh courage to live like your life really does change the world.

In this message, David Reyes takes us back to the garden to reveal how easily we slip into the same trap Adam and Eve did—living from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, measuring ourselves and others by right and wrong, and carrying judgments we were never meant to hold. Jesus invites us into a different way: the way of the tree of life, where relationship replaces performance and love has the final word. This teaching invites us to lay down our need to be right, surrender the wounds we’ve carried, and receive the life, freedom, and justice found only in Him.

In this message, David Reyes teaches from 2 Chronicles 20 to remind us that worship is not just a response to victory—it is often the very pathway into it. When Judah faced three invading armies, Jehoshaphat stood before the people and confessed, “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” What followed was a prophetic word, a call to stand still, and a people who chose to worship before anything changed. As they lifted their voices, God moved, confusion fell on their enemies, and the battle was won without a single sword drawn.David unpacks the powerful principles at work when we refuse to honor our circumstances above God and instead align our affection, attention, and trust with His presence. This message will challenge your understanding of worship, deepen your discernment of His voice, and invite you to live from tomorrow’s victory today.

What if “ministry” wasn’t just for pastors and missionaries, but the normal calling of every believer? In this message, David Reyes shares a powerful testimony of a man raised from the dead on a dark roadside—and uses it to remind us that the same Spirit who raised Jesus lives in us and longs to move through us. Ministry isn’t a title or a stage; it’s Spirit-empowered service flowing from intimacy with Jesus into everyday moments of courage, compassion, and obedience.Drawing from Ephesians 4 and 2 Corinthians 3 and 5, David unpacks what it means to carry the “ministry of reconciliation” in our homes, workplaces, and relationships. With vivid stories and practical pictures—a diseased tree in the yard, a simple smile, a well-timed question—he invites us to see people the way God does and to believe we truly have something of value to bring. This message will stir your heart to ask a simple, dangerous question: “Lord, what do You want to do through me today?”

Is Jesus just a good idea we visit on Sundays, or is He the living reality we build our lives around? In this message, Mary Ellen Swafford gently but boldly confronts the spirit of apathy and convenience that so often settles over our hearts and our city. Through stories, scripture, and honest questions, she invites us to “take our temperature” before the Lord—are we hot, cold, or just comfortably lukewarm?From Veruca Salt Christianity (“I want it now”) to the call of Jesus to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him, this teaching challenges us to move from casual belief into wholehearted love. Mary Ellen paints a picture of believers who are hungry for God’s presence, willing to be squeezed and still reveal Christ, and ready to live as spiritual EMTs in a hurting world. As you listen, may the Holy Spirit awaken first love again and turn up the heat of your devotion to Jesus.

In this message, David Reyes explores the life of King Hezekiah—a man who witnessed God move the sun, defeat an empire, and extend his life, yet failed to intercede for the generations that would come after him. From victory to vulnerability, pride to missed opportunity, Hezekiah’s story becomes a sobering invitation for us to consider what we’re building and who we’re building it for. Are we living for comfort or for legacy? Are we protecting our treasure or investing it into sons and daughters who will outlive us? This teaching calls us back into partnership with God—into a vision that goes beyond our lifetime and a faith that asks boldly, prays generationally, and chooses a kingdom that continues long after we’re gone. We bless you as you listen.

In this message, David Reyes releases a fresh invitation into revival—not the event, but the ongoing life of renewal that God breathes into dry places. Drawing from Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones, he reminds us that Jesus still brings dead things to life and that sometimes the first promise God speaks is the last one we see fulfilled. As a church stepping into a new season and a new name, David calls us to live continually filled with the Spirit, to see our circumstances in the light of God’s greatness, and to allow the river of His presence to move not just in us but through us. This is a call to reorient our perspective, prophesy life, and believe that revival begins right where we stand. May His breath fill you as you listen.

In this message, David Reyes unpacks Jesus washing the disciples’ feet as far more than a symbolic act of humility—it’s a picture of how Jesus wants to walk with us in ongoing intimacy, cleansing, and correction. From Peter’s resistance to having his feet washed to Jesus’ words about shaking the dust off our feet, David shows how false humility, unhealed shame, and fear of correction can keep us from sharing life with Him. Instead of treating correction as punishment, we’re invited to see it as the tender work of a loving Father who refuses to let the dust of past hurts, rejection, or anxiety interfere with connection. This teaching calls us to vulnerability, to invite Jesus (and trusted people) into the messiest parts of our journey, and to let Him prepare us to be true sanctuaries of His presence.

In this message, David Reyes teaches on what it truly means to “take up your cross daily” and follow Jesus—not as a heavy burden, but as a surrendered way of life that opens us to real intimacy and real transformation. Moving from Peter’s vulnerability to Jesus’ call to lose our lives in order to find them, David exposes the subtle fears, self-protection, and even co-dependence that keep us from wholehearted worship. Taking up our cross isn’t passive willingness—it’s the daily choice to lay down control, reputation, and self-reliance so the life of Jesus can flow through us. This message invites us into open-hearted worship, courageous surrender, and the freedom found on the other side of letting go. May His life rise in you as you listen.

In this message, David Reyes takes us into Mark 8, where Jesus warns His disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod. David unpacks how these mindsets—religious fear and cultural comfort—still work their way into our lives today, subtly shaping how we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. In contrast, Jesus invites us into the transforming leaven of the Kingdom, a way of thinking marked by trust, hope, and supernatural expectation. This teaching helps us recognize the lenses we’re living from and calls us to carry the culture of heaven into everyday life. May clarity and fresh kingdom vision rise in you as you listen.

Pastor David teaches how we can actually use the storms of life as opportunities to allow God to make us stronger and closer to Him than ever before.

Pastor David unpacks how storms in our life start and how we can recognize opportunities to prevent or minimize the struggle from difficult seasons.

Pastor David starts a new series walking through how we can endure the storms and struggles of life see from a heavenly perspective.

Pastor David walks us into what God is doing in this next season and how we're called to impact the world as a house of prayer for His people and the world.

Pastor David teaches how we can use fasting to pursue God's heart for breakthrough in new seasons.

Joylynn Spence teaches how we can become captives to bitterness, but God leads us into freedom as we forgive.

Pastor David explains the river of God's Spirit and how we can become fully immersed in Him.

Raul Reyes unpacks the simple but profound core message of God's love for us.

Fred Bruner teaches how God puts us in positions to bring change and impact to the people around us.

Pastor David teaches how we can have deeper connection and fellowship with Jesus.

Catherine Reyes teaches how God is priming you to release His breakthrough right where you are.

Pastor David teaches how God uses communion to bring healing and connection.

Pastor Catherine dives into how God has designed compassion to be a gateway to freedom and life.

Pastor David explores how we can connect with God's spirit through song.

Pastor David dives into how God uses Song of Songs to communicate His love and story over us.

God wants to bring the spiritual kingdom into the reality of our lives.

Pastor David talks about how you can walk in the purpose God made you for.

Pastor David teaches how God has created a way to find new strength and refreshing even in places of emptiness and turmoil.