Hazen Stevens Podcast

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.presencecenteredlife.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.presencecenteredlife.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.presencecenteredlife.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.presencecenteredlife.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.presencecenteredlife.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.presencecenteredlife.orgNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RdeHZU7uzJoPUUR3s2TLIrQrPsXRik3wVyPYFYT0Pt8/edit?usp=sharing#CultureOfHunger #SpiritualHunger #GateCityBuckhead #PresenceCenteredLife #SeekFirst #FirstLove #KingdomDesire #SundaySermon #ChristianPodcast #PursueGod

A prohetic message

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 presencecenteredlife.com#StartStrong #StayStrong #PresenceCenteredLife #KingdomTreasure #JoyOfSurrender #EnduringFaith #Matthew13 #Hebrews12 #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon