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Heartland Christian CenterHoly Spirit┃Week 3┃The Fruit of the Spirit┃March 16, 2025┃Executive Pastor John KilavosThis sermon, based on Galatians 5:22-23, explores the purpose, process, and proof of the fruit of the Spirit in a believer's life. The purpose of the fruit is to reflect Christ, make us more like Jesus, and serve others. The process requires abiding in Christ, as fruit takes time to grow. The proof of spiritual fruit is seen in staying connected to the Holy Spirit, allowing God to prune us, and actively cultivating spiritual growth. True transformation comes through consistent reliance on Christ.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to partner with us prayerfully or fi...2025-03-1754 minHeartland Christian CenterHoly Spirit┃Week 3┃The Fruit of the Spirit┃March 16, 2025┃Executive Pastor John KilavosThis sermon, based on Galatians 5:22-23, explores the purpose, process, and proof of the fruit of the Spirit in a believer's life. The purpose of the fruit is to reflect Christ, make us more like Jesus, and serve others. The process requires abiding in Christ, as fruit takes time to grow. The proof of spiritual fruit is seen in staying connected to the Holy Spirit, allowing God to prune us, and actively cultivating spiritual growth. True transformation comes through consistent reliance on Christ.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to partner with us prayerfully or fi...2025-03-1754 minHeartland Christian CenterHearing God's Voice┃Rooted┃May 5, 2024┃Executive Pastor John KilavosExecutive Pastor John Kilavos explores the dynamics of prayer and the importance of listening to God's voice in the sermon "Rooted," delivered on May 5, 2024. He emphasizes the necessity of recognizing God's voice, as outlined in scriptures like Psalm 5:1-3 and John 10:14-16, which serve as a guide for cultivating a deeper relationship with God. The sermon provides practical steps for effective communication with God, stressing continual, honest prayer about everything that matters to us, and the importance of listening for His responses to foster spiritual clarity and connection.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to...2024-05-061h 00Heartland Christian CenterHearing God's Voice┃Rooted┃May 5, 2024┃Executive Pastor John KilavosExecutive Pastor John Kilavos explores the dynamics of prayer and the importance of listening to God's voice in the sermon "Rooted," delivered on May 5, 2024. He emphasizes the necessity of recognizing God's voice, as outlined in scriptures like Psalm 5:1-3 and John 10:14-16, which serve as a guide for cultivating a deeper relationship with God. The sermon provides practical steps for effective communication with God, stressing continual, honest prayer about everything that matters to us, and the importance of listening for His responses to foster spiritual clarity and connection.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to...2024-05-061h 00Heartland Christian CenterOvercoming Excuses for Limitless Living┃January 28, 2024┃Executive & Family Pastor John KilavosThe sermon, led by Executive & Family Pastor John Kilavos, emphasizes the importance of overcoming excuses to embrace God's plans. Using Luke 14:16-18 and Exodus 4:10-12, it highlights the tendency to make excuses when faced with change and the need to focus on God's abilities rather than personal limitations. The sermon stresses obedience to God's will, encouraging believers to act on their abilities and trust God for what is beyond their capacity, resonating with the message that God's grace is sufficient in weakness.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to partner with us prayerfully or financially...2024-01-2948 minHeartland Christian CenterOvercoming Excuses for Limitless Living┃January 28, 2024┃Executive & Family Pastor John KilavosThe sermon, led by Executive & Family Pastor John Kilavos, emphasizes the importance of overcoming excuses to embrace God's plans. Using Luke 14:16-18 and Exodus 4:10-12, it highlights the tendency to make excuses when faced with change and the need to focus on God's abilities rather than personal limitations. The sermon stresses obedience to God's will, encouraging believers to act on their abilities and trust God for what is beyond their capacity, resonating with the message that God's grace is sufficient in weakness.
To learn more about Heartland Christian Center or to partner with us prayerfully or financially...2024-01-2948 minHeartland Christian CenterYou Are Worth It All // August 27, 2023 // Executive & Family Pastor John KilavosMatthew 3:13-17 recounts the momentous event of Jesus' baptism by John, highlighting a significant aspect of our identity: our worth in the eyes of God. Our worth is often misunderstood and should not be determined by others. God alone defines our value, and He is willing to move us into new realms of identity. This truth is echoed in Isaiah 62:2. Furthermore, our worth is ultimately as valuable as what someone is willing to pay for it, a concept reflected in the words of David Foster Wallace. Psalm 139 poignantly emphasizes God's intimate knowledge of each individual, as He intricately forms...2023-08-281h 00Heartland Christian CenterYou Are Worth It All // August 27, 2023 // Executive & Family Pastor John KilavosMatthew 3:13-17 recounts the momentous event of Jesus' baptism by John, highlighting a significant aspect of our identity: our worth in the eyes of God. Our worth is often misunderstood and should not be determined by others. God alone defines our value, and He is willing to move us into new realms of identity. This truth is echoed in Isaiah 62:2. Furthermore, our worth is ultimately as valuable as what someone is willing to pay for it, a concept reflected in the words of David Foster Wallace. Psalm 139 poignantly emphasizes God's intimate knowledge of each individual, as He intricately forms...2023-08-281h 00
Two Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 32..."Consistency"In this episode we kick off the new year, talking abut something that we all need more of..."Consistency."
2019-01-1030 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 31.... "Process vs Programs"In this episode we talk about the importance of paying attention to our processes. Programs are important but what we will make or break us is our process.
2018-11-2137 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 30..."Defeating Discouragement"In this episode, John leads us in a discussion, talking about something that we all face in ministry and life...Discouragement. We talk about defeating discouragement before descouragement beats us.
2018-09-2736 min
State Road 49Episode 09 | Unconditional LoveLove,heartbreak,sickness and health. The story of Kathy and John Biggs.
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Executive Producer: Heartland Christian Center
Producers: Aaron Freyenberger, Matt Willingham, Garrett Schultz
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Music By: Thomas Kilavos
2018-09-0417 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 29...Why Is "Defining Culture" such a big deal?In this episode we talk about the "WHY" behind defining culture. Strategy is great but without a, clearly defined culture, it will always fail.
2018-08-2337 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 28...How to Make Compelling Announcements: Interview with Joshua HaineyIn this episode we talk with Joshua Hainey, staff pastor from People's Church in OKlahoma City, and talk about the often over-looked importance of giving compelling announcements.
2018-07-0553 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 27...Ministry Pitfalls and Catapults: Panel Interview with James Young, Brooke Sedinger, Mark WhiteheadIn this episode, while we were out of town, we got to sit down with 3 amazing leaders in our area and discuss some of the "Ministry Pitfalls and Catapults"
2018-06-1442 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 26...Lighting RoundIn this episode we handle questions such as "Importance of Small Groups", "Handling Leadership Conflict", and several more.
2018-05-2447 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 25...Knowing Your Pastor: Interview with Chris SmithIn this episode we talk with Lead Pastor Chris Smith, from Peoples Church Indianapolis, to discuss the importance of "Kowing Your Pastor" As a veteran youth pastor, and now lead pastor, Chris provides some great insight on this important topic.
2018-05-0346 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 24...How to Get Leaders and what to do with them: Interview with Josh and Ashlee MullinIn this episode we hangout with Josh and Ashlee Mullin and talk about how to recruit leaders and what to do with them, once you have them. They give some great insight in to building teams and establishing a team culture.
2018-04-2346 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 23...How to Navigate through Big Shifts: Interview with Andrew McGuire In this podcast we sit down with Andrew McGuire, a youth pastor in the Indianapolis area, and talk about how to Navigate through Big Shifts.
2018-03-1544 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 22...Navigating RelationSLIPSIn this episode we walk through some things that we can do as youth pastors and youth leaders to help our students walk through "RelationSLIPS".
2018-02-1541 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 21...TeamworkIn this episode we discuss the importance and the struglles of teamwork and how to not only build better teams but also be a better team member
2018-01-2535 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 20...Internship 101In this episode we disucss the "101" of starting and establishing an internship program.
2018-01-0432 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 19...Behind the Scenes with a Youth LeaderIn this episode we sit down for a heart to heart interview with one of our very own volunteer youth leaders, Jamie Bush. Listen to some of the insight that he provides after being in youth ministry fir over 20 years.
2017-11-3041 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 18... The 8 "Never Ever's" of MinistryThere could be more, but we got it down to 8! In this episode, we discuss our 8 "Never Ever's" of Ministry that we have discovered after 27 years of combined ministry expereince.
2017-11-1334 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 17..."Hooked to Healed": Interview with Henry GriffinIn this epsode we sit down with Henry Griffin, author of "Hooked to Healed" and talk about the process of walking through hurts in our own life as well as helping others through theirs.
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2017-10-3053 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 16...Cultivating a Worship Atmosphere in Your Ministry: Interview with Aaron PinoIn this episode we have Aaron Pino on a call to discuss the How and the Why to developing a Worship Culture in your ministry.
2017-10-1248 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 15..."The Most Powerful Voice in Your Life": Interview with Dr. Phil WillinghamDr Phil Willingham currently serves as Lead Pastor at Heartland Christian Center in Valparaiso, IN. In this episode we talk about the recently released book by Dr Phil, "The Most Powerful Voice in Your Life".....and no it is not your senior pastors' voice.
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2017-09-1439 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 14...How to Have Effective Outreach NightsIn this episode we talk about some specific ways to host "outreach nights" in your local youth ministry. We share some things that we've done wrong a long the way, as well as some things that we feel are a must when it comes to these big nights.
2017-08-3138 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 13...John's 5 Youth Ministry Musts' (aka John Kilavos-a-pa-looza)In this Episode John shares his top 5 Youth Ministry Musts.
2017-08-1830 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 12... Matt's 5 Youth Ministry Musts'In this Episode Matt Willingham shares his "5 Musts" that every youth ministry should strive for.
2017-08-0429 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 11...How to have an Effective Leadership/Team MeetingIn this episode we talk about what can make and break a Leadership meeting. We will talk about some things that can help your "Team meetings" have a great impact for your leaders.
2017-07-2130 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 10... the Why and How of Small GroupsIn this episode we start to unpack Small Groups and answer some of the quetsions you have been asking.
2017-06-2932 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 9...Youth Ministry from the Ground UpIn this episode we have a conference call with James Young, a pastor from North Judson, IN about the "hows" and "whats" to do when you're re-starting a youth ministry or planting one from scratch.
2017-06-1532 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 8...Overcoming the Summer DroughtIn this episode we will talk about the "hows" of surving the Summer Drought that we all can experience in youth ministry.
2017-06-0132 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 7...Discovering your DNA: Interview with Jonathon Bohl and Devin GalowayIn this episode we have a conference call with two amazing pastors and leaders from Lafayette, IN and we discuss the importance and the why of "Discovering your DNA" in your own local ministry.
2017-05-1846 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 6...getting involved on your local school campusIn this episdoe we will talk about the how and the why behind getting involved on your local Jr High and Sr high campuses.
2017-05-0434 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 5... Effective Guest Follow-UpIn this episode we look at some ways to effectivey follow up on the first time guests that visit our Student Ministry.
2017-04-2036 min
Two Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 4... Balancing Life and Ministry: Interview with Nate YeskeIn this episode we have Nate Yeske from Atlanta, GA join us on a conference call to give us some keys and tips on how to balance life and ministry.
2017-04-0653 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 3... Locking arms with ParentsIn this epsiode we discuss the "why" behind the importance of locking arms with parents in your local youth ministry as well give you a few pragmatics to go along with it.
2017-03-2331 minTwo Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 2... Creating CultureOn this episode we answer a question submitted by a local youth pastor on "How to create Culture" in your youth minstry.
2017-03-0925 min
Two Guys Talking Youth Ministryepisode 1..... intro, importance of networking, FREE2017-02-2334 min