Church at Viera Messages

What does it really mean to live an overflowing life beyond Sunday morning? In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Brandon sits down with Discipleship Pastor Jay Austin to unpack this week’s message from the RENEW: Building Relationships God’s Way series. Together, they explore what spiritual overflow looks like in everyday life, the danger of quiet exhaustion, and how God-honoring boundari...

Are you running on empty or just barely getting by? In this message from our Renew: Building Relationships God’s Way series, Pastor Jay Austin walks through Exodus 18 to show how God never intended us to live isolated, overwhelmed, or spiritually drained. Using the story of Moses and the wise counsel of his father-in-law Jethro, we see God’s design for moving from an empty cup to an overflowing li...

Pastors Mark, Brandon, and Jay unpack a powerful moment from Acts 15 where Paul and Barnabas face a sharp disagreement, reminding us that even great leaders are still human. In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, they explore humility in conflict, healthy compromise, second chances, and how God can bring growth even through division. As part of the RENEW: Building Relationships God’s Way se...

As we begin a new year, many of us are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what we want to see change, especially in our relationships. In this message, we explore a powerful and honest biblical story of conflict, second chances, and reconciliation through the sharp disagreement between Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark in Acts 15. This sermon unpacks what we can learn when godly people disagr...

Originally shared in one of our earliest episodes, this conversation from John 15 is still just as timely. Jesus uses the illustration of the vine and its branches to reveal the life-giving practice of abiding in Him. In this episode, The Sharing Grace team revisits what it means to remain connected to Christ, bear lasting fruit, and trust God through seasons of pruning and growth.

In this episode, Pastors Brandon and Jay reflect on the sacrificial, unearned love of God revealed through Jesus. Drawing from 1 John 4, John 3, and 1 Corinthians 13, they explore how true love is shown, not earned, and how God’s love moves us beyond transaction into transformation. This conversation invites listeners to receive God’s love fully and to live it out sacrificially with others.

What is love—really? In this Advent message, we turn our attention to the Love Candle and discover that love is not transactional, conditional, or earned. It is the very nature of God. Through Scripture, storytelling, and the imagery of Christmas lights, we’re reminded that God’s love is defined as seeking the highest good for another, no matter the cost. From the birth of Jesus to the sacrifice o...

In this Advent conversation, Pastors Brandon, Jay, & John reflect on the joy announced at the birth of Jesus. Together, they explore why the good news of Christ brings great joy, how fear can block that joy, and what it means that God came to us in humility and weakness. From the shepherds’ praise to Mary’s quiet reflection, this episode invites listeners to rediscover a deeper, steadier joy roote...

As Christmas approaches, joy can feel harder to find, especially in the stress, pressure, and expectations of the season. In this Advent message from Luke 2, we’re reminded that true joy isn’t found under the Christmas tree, in perfect plans, or ideal circumstances. True joy is found in a person: Jesus. Through the familiar story of the shepherds and the angel’s announcement, this sermon explores...

Pastors Brandon, Jay, and Mark sit down with Impact Coordinator Julie Keyes to unpack the Advent theme of peace. Together they explore Micah 5, walk through six practical actions that help believers receive God’s peace, and share personal moments where God brought calm in the middle of pressure. A simple, encouraging conversation for anyone craving peace in a busy season.

In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Mark dives deep into our universal longing for peace—peace in our homes, our relationships, our workplaces, our finances, and even within ourselves. From Micah 5, we explore a 2,700-year-old prophecy that points directly to Jesus as our Shepherd, our Ruler, and ultimately our Peace. Mark unpacks the meaning behind Bethlehem, the humanity and divinity of Christ...

In this week’s episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Family Pastor John Leathers to unpack the opening message of our new Advent series, Come Lord Jesus. Together, they explore the theme of hope, tracing God’s promise from Genesis to Isaiah to Hebrews, and discuss what it looks like to confront darkness, lean into the names of Jesus, and live out confident hope in pra...

This week at Church at Viera, Pastor John launches our Christmas season with a powerful message from Isaiah 9—one of the most loved and hope-filled prophecies about the coming Messiah. From Christmas trees to Advent calendars, John begins by inviting us into the familiar traditions of the season before turning our attention to the deeper truth they point to: Advent is about the arrival of hope. In...

This week, Pastors Brandon and Jay dive deeper into Pastor Jay’s sermon from Revelation 4–5, exploring what true worship looks like in heaven, and how it reshapes our lives on earth. They’ll discuss the “open door” God gives us in worship, the reality that His throne is never empty, and the call to lay down our crowns in surrender. Join the conversation as we fix our eyes on Jesus, the worthy Lamb...

In this week’s message from our Overflow series, Pastor Jay Austin takes us into Revelation 4–5 for a powerful look at worship in heaven and what it means for us right now. From a simple chair-turned-“throne” to the breathtaking imagery of God’s throne room, we’re invited to confront an important question: Who is actually sitting on the throne of my life? As John, exiled on the island of Patmos, i...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Brandon is joined by Jay Austin and Kate Little for a conversation on what it means to live a life of worship shaped by gratitude. Drawing from Luke 17 and the story of the ten lepers, they explore how thankfulness fuels true worship and how obedience often leads to unexpected moments of God’s movement. Kate also shares insights from Student Ministry....

In this message, Pastor Brandon invites us to consider a simple but revealing question: What brought you to church today? Whether it’s habit, curiosity, loneliness, a need for encouragement, or a desire to worship, he reminds us that whatever brought us in, we’re in the right place and God meets us right where we are. From there, he takes us to Luke 17 and the story of the ten lepers, showing how...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastors Brandon and Jay speak with Carmine Ferraro about how generosity and stewardship are acts of worship. Discover how viewing everything as God’s transforms giving from an obligation into a grateful response that honors Him.

This week, Pastor Brandon shares a powerful message about “Worship That Gives Back” — a reminder that everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. Looking at 1 Chronicles 29:10–16, we see how King David’s overflowing gratitude led to radical generosity and true worship. Discover how giving isn’t just a financial decision but a spiritual act of worship that reflects humility, gratitude, an...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, recorded during our CAV staff retreat, Pastors Mark, Jay, & Brandon talk about Overflow: Worship Fueled by Gratitude. Together they explore the story of Habakkuk, a man who worshiped God even in dark seasons. You’ll learn about four key faith steps: Remember, Rest, Rejoice, and Rise. They discuss how gratitude can turn hardship into genuine worship. 🎧...

We all go through seasons when life feels like it’s stuck in dark mode—when things are falling apart, prayers feel unanswered, and hope seems hard to find. In this powerful message, Pastor Mark unpacks the story of Habakkuk, a prophet who wrestled with God during one of Israel’s darkest moments. Through his journey, we learn how to worship God even when nothing makes sense. If you’ve ever asked qu...

This week on The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Pastor Mark and CAV CFO Cliff Miller to unpack the core church value of Generosity. From Paul’s advice to Timothy in 1 Timothy 6, they explore how contentment, godliness, and trust in God’s provision shape our giving, and why generosity reflects the heart of God. They also share practical tips for stewarding resources well, avoi...

As we close out our This Is Us series, Pastor Mark dives into one of the most defining values of our church: Generosity. In a world that constantly tells us to get more, build more, and hold tighter, God calls us to live with open hands. In this message, Pastor Mark unpacks 1 Timothy 6 to show what it really means to “be rich in the right way.” From learning contentment to escaping the trap of mat...

In this episode, Pastors Jay Austin and Mark Ragsdale, and Cris O’Brien unpack the six stages of discipleship. From new life in Christ to leaving a legacy of faith, they explore what it means to grow as a disciple who makes disciples. Tune in for an honest and practical conversation about spiritual growth, community, and living out the Great Commission.