Vive Church With Adam Smallcombe

"Does God send some people to hell?" "Does Satan make us sin?" If you've thought about these questions, you're not alone - they stem from common misconceptions. And the answer to both is simply "no." In this message, “Hell & The Devil” Pastor Michelle Stewart teaches us biblical truths to cancel myths about hell and satan. Prepare to experience freedom as you deepen your understanding of eternity as God intended it, Jesus's plan for freedom and redemption, and our part in carrying the good news in all of this."Hell & The Devil” builds on the foundation of our “Where the Hell is Heaven?” series. Beginning with “The Unseen Realm”, “Angels”, “Demons”, “Spiritual Warfare” and “The Book of Revelation”. Do yourself a favor and catch every message in this series!

Has anyone told you that repentance leads to repercussions from an angry God? What if each time we repent we are actually taking a step towards a loving God?In this message “The Book of Revelation” Pastor Keira Smallcombe approaches Revelation from a new perspective. Teaching from Revelation 2:7, Pastor Keira dives into God’s appeal for the church to protect the truth and lean in towards Him. This message demystifies Revelation as a book of the end times, to a book of Jesus’ authority and the role we play as the body of Christ.Scriptures in this messageRevelation 2:7 (NLT)Revelation 1:1-2 (NKJV)Isaiah 59:14Hebrews 12Numbers 25Revelation 22:4 (NIV) 

What exactly is spiritual warfare? And how as believers do we engage in spiritual warfare?Last week in the message ‘Demons’ Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcombe teaches us that ignoring the unseen realm doesn’t make it less real. In this message ‘Spiritual Warfare’ Pastor Adam Smallcombe exposes the enemy’s strategies. Teaching from Ephesians 6, we are equipped with truths we can use to combat the lies. Once you give your life to Christ we are worthy of His grace.

It's been said that if you don't think about demons, the wont bother you... is this true?  And are demons even real?  In part 3 of Where the Hell is Heaven, Pastor Adam continues talking about the unseen realm.  Beginning his teaching in Acts 19, Pastor Adam preaches a powerful message - this week he challenges myths about DEMONS.  Listen to this episode with a notepad because you'll want to take notes when Pastor Adam breaks down the direct connection to our free will and God's will. Ultimately, it is alignment to Jesus that unlocks the power that comes through authority.  And ignorance to the things of the supernatural only make you susceptible to the enemy - we are called to live life with boldness knowing the power of our authority.Check out the full video message on YouTube, “Demons”  Want to dive in deeper to this message? Here’s the scriptures mentioned to guide your study. Acts 19:8-20 (NLT)Acts 10:3-6 (NLT)Matthew 1:20 (NLT) |Acts 10:3-6 (NLT)Romans 8:9-11 (NLT)1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)

Are angels real? If so what’s their purpose? Lastly, what do they have to do with us?In this message, “Angels,” Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcombe takes the biblical approach to angels, exploring everything from spiritual beings like cherubim to guardian angels. Teaching from Acts 12, Pastor Adam makes the connection between prayer and angel activity. When we deepen our understanding of the unseen realm and its purpose, we come to a fresh revelation of our purpose in Christ!”Scriptures mentioned in this message.Acts 12:1-16 (NLT)Ezekiel 1:4-9 (NIV)Ezekiel 10:14 (NIV)Hebrews 13:1-2 (NIV)Acts 12:7-9 (NLT)Psalm 91:11-16 (NIV)Daniel 9:21-23 (NLT)Daniel 10:12 (NLT)Daniel 10:20-21 (NLT)

What authority do you have in the seen and unseen realm? The unseen realm doesn’t have to be the unknown realm. Beginning with Judges 3:1-2, Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcombe demystifies the unseen realm while reaffirming the authority you have a believer when you pray dangerously. This message is meant to challenge you and is only the beginning of our “Where the Hell is Heaven?” series.

This very special message is in place of our normal Sunday service. We recently got the keys to our miracle building, our first permanent building purchase as a church! On July 3, 2022 Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcombe led us in a Prayer and Commissioning Service. This was a fully immersive in person service, so in its place we want to present to you the closing message of AMEN Conference 2021. This message by Pastor Adam Smallcombe will remind you of the power in AMEN, the power we have when we say yes and partner with God! Just around the corner on August 24-27 2022 is AMEN Conference! It’s going to be 3 nights of revival and 4 days of acceleration in our miracle building. Head over to amenconference.org for everything you need to know and register today.If you’re interested in learning more about VIVE Church or just want to say hi leave us a DM on Instagram or send us a message. We’d love to hear from you!Instagram: @vive.churchEmail: [email protected]: vivechurch.org

When you hit a problem in your life, who do you call on? Is your first instinct to phone a friend or do you call on God? Our Psalms for the Summer series has been filled with messages about praise.The Good News About Injustice by Pastor Michelle StewartPoetic License by Pastor Vance RoushBurdens & Blessings by Pastor Ben LeeIn this message, Global Lead Pastor Keira Smallcombe uses Psalms 63 to share the power of prayer. No matter the season you’re in, prayer and your time with God is your oasis. “Get in Line” will leave you wanting to get in line with God.

Have you ever wondered the difference between true masculinity and toxic masculinity? No matter who you are or what stage of life you are in, then this message is for you. This biblical conversation is led Pastor Luke Stewart titled “What does masculinity look like in a modern man?”. This message will unlock how true masculinity is unlocked by our Heavenly Father.

Are you currently stuck in the space between your burdens and your blessings? Is the tension building between being grateful for all that God is doing in your life, but also in the midst of a tough season? In Psalms 23, David writes “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want”. It’s a scripture that you may have come across time and time again in your life. Preaching from Psalms 23, Pastor Ben Lee leaves us with a valuable question. Who is your Lord?

How familiar are you with Psalms 118? In this message ‘Poetic License’ Pastor Vance Roush breaks down a key lyric that can serve as a blueprint of structuring our lives around Christ. Listening to this message will challenge you to view your life through a new reality.

Questioning God? Are you feeling overwhelmed by current events? Even in the darkest of times, Jesus’ light resides in Believers. It’s up to Believers to spread His light. Pastor Michelle Stewart preaches through Psalms 37 as we kick off our Psalms for the Summer Vol 4 series. This message will transform you, but also challenge you to reflect on the question:What’s the condition of the light inside of you?

Have you lost your confidence? In this message Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcomb illuminates the tools we have to navigate confidence as believers. 

Do you battle with your desires? Do you feel like you’re battling your flesh? As believers we may struggle with an internal conflict between the desires of the flesh and the redemptive nature we have in Christ. Perhaps we need to gain the understanding of our high calling in Christ to deepen our certaintyPreaching through Galatians Chapter 5, Pastor Adam Smallcombe illuminates that our desires are not the enemy. They are designed by God to work with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit deepens our desires to a greater purpose for our lives.

Ever get stuck in indecision?  Ever ask the questions..."What college should I go to?" "Is the girl the one whom I should marry?"  "What career path is right for me?"....Instead of spending too much time in indecision, seek God's direction and see how He moves through you. There could be some answers in your very present situation if you seek God for direction on what you're doing now, versus where you are headed next.Check out the first installment in [ ] Yes, [ ]No, [ ] MaybeScriptures referenced in this sermonJames 1:2-8 (NLT)John 7:1-6 (NLT)James 4:13-15 (ESV)Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Do you have faith that all things are possible with God?  Our part is putting our faith to work, so that what's possible with God, becomes probable. Let the arena of possibility become your starting point, and not your holding place. Put action to your faith and watch how God can move through your freedom for those around you.Pastor Keira preaches about the faith, revelation and authority we have in Christ!  Preaching out of James 2, Pastor Keira reveals the part we play in God's plan to make the impossible possible in this powerful message, "Permission Granted". 

Paul states in Romans 1:16 that Jesus came to save “everyone who believes”. Global Lead Pastor Adam takes us from the Old Testament to the New Testament connecting the dots to Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for the world. Pastor Adam poses a second question, do you believe in the Good News of Jesus? If we believe Jesus overcame death for our sins  then the Good News is everything! We are then transformed and have everlasting life! It’s never too late to believe. Check out this breakthrough message title “So, What Does this Mean?”

Global Lead Pastor Adam Smallcombe gives a special Palm Sunday message titled, “Stop the Stones”. Preaching through Luke 10, Pastor Adam lets us know our job as believers. So what exactly is our job? It’s simple. Our  job is to stop the stones. Jesus gave us the keys to the kingdom, the keys to set people free. We have that authority! Go out and spread the good news. Don’t let someone take your job this week. 

Is the world the enemy of the church? The world is our mission! As believers we have the privilege to walk in the righteousness of God. We’ve been transferred and we are set out to transform the world. Pastor Adam Smallcombe takes us into a new series BY ALL MEANS Check out the first message of the series!

We are still buzzing from Team Conference 2022.Our guest speaker, Pastor Obed Martinez from Destiny Church shares a Sunday message titled, “Royal Identity”.If you’ve ever wondered about your identity, this message affirms that God created you as a reflection of Himself. We all should strive for our lives to reflect the Creator!This message will get in your head, make its way to your heart, and land in your spirit.