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Join us for our 2026 spring revival “Open Our Eyes” with Dr. Steve McGuire, May 17-20. This is our annual event where we set time apart as the body of Christ to allow the Holy Spirit to refresh, renew, and revive. Bring your family and friends for this exciting time of seeking God together as the body of Christ!

Most of us live our lives based on what we can see, touch, and measure. But what happens when God peels back the curtain? True revival begins when we stop looking at our problems and start seeing our King. From Isaiah’s breathtaking vision of the throne room to Jesus’ personal invitation to “come and see,” this series is a journey of spiritual awakening. We will pray with the Apostle Paul that the “eyes of our hearts” would be enlightened—moving us past religious routine and into a life-changing sight of God’s hope, His riches, and His incomparable power.

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  3-D Vision

  May 17, 2026 • 00:51:19

  Message #1 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

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  What Do You See in Jesus?

  May 17, 2026 • 00:48:47

  Message #2 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: John 1:35-51

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  Jesus at the Height of His Glory

  May 18, 2026 • 00:56:12

  Message #3 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: John 12:12-26; 20:24-31

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  Perspective

  May 19, 2026 • 00:50:04

  Message #4 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

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  The Christ Shaped Life

  May 20, 2026 • 00:45:53

  Message #5 of the 2026 EMC spring revival sermon series. Series: 2026 Revival: Open Our Eyes Speaker: Dr. Steve McGuire Scripture: Galatians 4:18-19; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

About Our Speaker

Dr. Steve McGuire, D.Min., was born and raised in the hills of southeastern Ohio. He has pursued theological studies at Circleville Bible College (now Ohio Christian University), Wesley Biblical Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. McGuire served on the faculty of Circleville Bible College from 1983 to 2006, while also pastoring part-time from 1991 to 2006. He then transitioned into full-time pastoral ministry, serving faithfully from 2006 until 2022. In 2023, he returned to Ohio Christian University, where he now serves as campus chaplain and faculty member.

He and his wife, Rose, have three adult children. In his spare time, Dr. McGuire enjoys tending a large garden and participating in outdoor sports. Having grown up in the hills, he still finds himself drawn to even bigger hills whenever he can get away.

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