February 8, 2026 | Dare to Dream Again | Airdrie Victory Church Live Stream

A call to "dare to dream again" roots hope in revival, prophetic expectancy, and practical spiritual work. The conference theme urged a return to the movement’s root: prophetic witness, apostolic identity, and a fresh hunger for the Spirit. That prophetic foundation carries a mandate to prepare hearts, open gates to the Spirit, and release words of life so the atmosphere of churches and cities can change. Practical skills like deliverance and discernment matter because genuine encounters with God often displace spiritual strongholds; learning how to address ruling spirits creates space for God to rest and move.

A smell of rain describes a season of fresh outpouring, but readiness requires internal work. Intimacy with God increases sensitivity to the still small voice, and prayer cultivates the listening heart that hears clear direction without needing constant signs. The Bible images used—Luke 4:18’s mission to heal and free, Proverbs 4:23’s sentinel guarding the heart, and Genesis 13’s invitation to lift one’s eyes—push toward spiritual hygiene: guard inputs, uproot stones of disappointment, and reorient vision toward God’s promise.

Dream killers appear in everyday forms: busyness that buries vision, circumstances that crush hope, fear that freezes action, and needs that distract from destiny. Each obstacle demands specific responses: stop substituting activity for prayer, fix gaze on the glory of God so transformation follows, cultivate faith that outlasts setbacks, and refuse to measure possibility by present weakness. The text stresses that God often chooses the weak and unlikely, overturning human limits so the divine power gets the glory.

Restoration and abundant life conclude the movement from loss to overflow. Promises of restored years, double portions for shame, and healing of wounds frame a theology of recovery: what the thief stole will be returned and multiplied. Practical invitations to come for prayer, receive touch, and agree in faith underline that restoration becomes tangible when hope rises and people anchor to God’s faithfulness. The closing focus remains on peace, joy, and a renewed expectation to see God’s goodness in the land of the living.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Guard the heart; remove stones Guarding the heart requires active vigilance over what is taken in and what flows out. Stones of disappointment, cynicism, and unresolved pain block fruit and distort vision; removing them clears the soil for hope. Regular examination, confession, and openness to healing restore capacity for trust and generosity of spirit. [89:00]
• 2. Cultivate prayerful intimacy daily Intimacy with God sharpens sensitivity to the still small voice and reduces reliance on dramatic signs. Regular prayer trains the heart to hear and obey simple guidance, producing steady steps rather than spikes of activity. This ongoing closeness prepares believers to recognize and walk in the paths God prepares. [83:12]
• 3. Displace dream killers with faith Busyness, crushing circumstances, fear, and pressing needs can numb vision and shrink expectation. Faith functions as the engine that reclaims imagination: it reorients eyes to promise, not present limits, and moves the will to act despite risk. Practicing faith reshapes response to setbacks and recovers the ability to dream again. [101:53]
• 4. Expect restoration; claim abundant life Promises of restoration frame loss as temporary and reversible under God’s rule: shame becomes double honor, stolen years return, and wounds receive healing. Declaring God’s provision and arranging life around expectancy invites tangible recovery. Hope anchored in God leads to a life that overflows with wholeness and renewed purpose. [111:55]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [53:27] - Worship and Opening Praise
• [65:41] - Greetings; Setting the Tone
• [68:27] - Dare to Dream Again (Title)
• [71:00] - Prophetic Heritage and Calling
• [73:24] - Preparing for Deliverance and Discernment
• [82:28] - A Season Like Rain: Fresh Outpouring
• [83:12] - Intimacy, Prayer, and Sensitivity
• [89:00] - Guard the Heart (Proverbs 4:23)
• [91:45] - Abram’s Vision: Lift Your Eyes
• [101:13] - Dream Killers and Faith Responses
• [110:45] - Restoration Promises (Psalm & Isaiah)
• [116:11] - Invitation to Prayer and Healing
• [123:59] - Hope as Anchor and Closing Blessing

1. What does the instruction to "keep" or "guard" your heart imply about the nature of our hearts and the world we live in?
2. According to the sermon, what are some specific "stones" that can block the fruitfulness of our hearts and distort our vision? [01:29:00]
3. What was the significance of God telling Abram to "lift up your eyes" in Genesis 13:14, and what was the promised outcome? [01:31:45]
4. What are the four "dream killers" identified that can numb vision and shrink expectation? [01:41:53]

1. How does intimacy with God produce a sensitivity that reduces our reliance on dramatic signs and helps us hear His "still small voice"? [01:23:12]
2. In 2 Corinthians 3:18, it says we are transformed by beholding the glory of the Lord. What does it mean to behold His glory, and how does this process help us overcome being "crushed by circumstances"?
3. The promise in Joel 2:25 is to restore the years that the locust has eaten. What does this tell us about God's perspective on our past losses and failures?
4. Why does God often choose the weak and unlikely to fulfill His purposes, and how should this understanding shape our response to feelings of inadequacy?

1. What is one specific "stone" of disappointment, cynicism, or unresolved pain that you need to actively remove from your heart through examination, confession, and openness to healing? [01:29:00]
2. Busyness can bury vision and substitute activity for prayer. What is one practical step you can take this week to "come and dream with him" and protect a specific time for prayerful intimacy? [01:42:43]
3. Fear can freeze action and make a dream seem too big. What is one area where you are measuring possibility by your present weakness instead of God's power, and what is one step of faith you can take despite the risk? [01:45:17]
4. Where have you experienced a "smell of rain," a fresh sense of God's Spirit moving, and how can you practically prepare your heart to respond to what He is doing? [01:22:56]
5. Identify an area where "the thief" has stolen something—joy, peace, health, years. What would it look like to actively "claim abundant life" and declare God's promise of restoration over that area this week? [01:53:19]
6. Guarding the heart requires vigilance over what we allow in. What is one input—a media source, a relationship, a habit—that you need to guard against because it is clouding your vision or hardening your heart?