Church at Viera Messages

What if faith in Jesus stopped with us? In this powerful message, Pastor Jay Austin unpacks the heart of discipleship, one of the core values of Church at Viera. We are called not just to receive the Gospel, but to reproduce it, equipping others to make disciples who make disciples. Through six stages of spiritual growth, from new birth in Christ to leaving a lasting legacy, Pastor Jay challenges...

Why does God’s grace sometimes offend? Pastors Wendell, Brandon, and Jay unpack how grace both challenges and transforms us. Discover how to share grace boldly, love deeply, and live for His name’s sake.

In this powerful message, Wendell Mathis unpacks “The Offense of the Gospel of Grace” from Acts 9:10–16. Grace is often seen as soft and comforting, but true, biblical grace also confronts, convicts, and transforms. Through Scripture and personal stories, Wendell challenges believers to embrace strong preaching, speak truth with love, and share grace for Christ’s name’s sake. The same gospel that...

In this episode, Pastors Mark, Brandon, and Jay unpack The Gospel Story, the true, personal, and life-changing story of Jesus Christ. Together, they explore how the Gospel is a true story, a love story, a battle between good and evil, and ultimately, a rescue story. Listen in as they share how God’s love shapes our identity, why we must face the reality of sin to grasp the beauty of salvation, and...

We all love a good story, but there’s one story that rises above them all. It’s not fiction, it’s not myth. It’s the true story that has changed more lives and cultures than any other: the Gospel. In this message, Pastor Mark Ragsdale unpacks the power of the Gospel, the greatest rescue story ever told. You’ll see how God’s love reaches every person, how Jesus defeated evil once and for all, and h...

In this episode, Pastor Jay, Pastor John, & Courtney Taylor dive into Acts 2 and unpack what it means to be devoted together as the early church was. From God’s Word to sharing life, generosity, and worship, they reflect on how these devotions shape authentic community today. Along the way, they share personal stories, practical challenges, and a vision for living connected in Christ.

We were created for community. From the very beginning, God designed us to live in relationship with Him and with one another. In this message from our This Is Us series, we look at our third core value: Together. Walking through Acts 2:42–47, we see four key characteristics of authentic Christian community: 1️⃣ Devotion to God’s Word 2️⃣ Sharing life with one another 3️⃣ Radical generosity 4️⃣ A...

In this week’s podcast, we explore what it means to truly stand under God’s Word as disciples of Christ. Using 2 Timothy 3:14–17 as our guide, we dive into the why, whom, and what of Scripture—why it’s essential for understanding salvation, whom it comes from, and how it equips us for every good work. We’ll unpack how Scripture teaches, rebukes, corrects, and trains us, moving Bible study beyond m...

What guides your life when everything else goes dark? Just like a map on a hike or a GPS in the car, God has given us His Word to direct our steps. In this message from our This Is Us series on core values, Pastor Mark teaches on “Under Scripture”—why the Bible is more than a good book, and how it is God’s living Word meant to shape, correct, and equip us for every good work. Drawing from 2 Timoth...

In this episode, Pastors Brandon, Mark, and Jay sit down to discuss this past week’s sermon, In Christ. Together, they unpack what it means to root our identity fully in Jesus, exploring the freedom and security that comes from knowing we are loved by Him, belong to Him, and are completely dependent on Him. Drawing from passages in Ephesians, Galatians, Romans, and John, they reflect on how our id...

In a world filled with brokenness, tragedy, and uncertainty, where do we find hope and identity? In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon reminds us that our truest identity is found in Christ—we are loved by Him, we find our belonging in Him, and we are powerless without Him. Drawing from Galatians 2:20, Brandon unpacks what it means to live “in Christ” and how God’s love is unconditional, sacrif...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Jay sits down with Pastor Mark, along with Caden Sichler, Young Adults Coordinator, and Matt Conner, Discipleship Intern, to launch our new series This Is Us. Together they look at Daniel 1 and the lives of four young men who stood strong in their faith by living with conviction and values rooted in God. The conversation explores what it means t...

Every person, family, and church needs core values that guide their decisions and shape their future. In this kickoff message from our This Is Us series, Pastor Mark unpacks why values matter, how Daniel and his friends lived theirs out in the face of cultural pressure, and how we can stand strong in our faith today. Discover how to pre-decide your values, walk faithfully with God, and trust Him t...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Brandon sits down with Pastor Jay to dive deeper into his message from the United series, Kinfolk: A United Family at God’s Table. Together, they explore what it means to move from being outsiders to becoming children of God, how Jesus’ prayer for unity shapes the way we live, why forgiveness is central to life in God’s family, and the powerful...

Family can be messy, but it’s also one of the most powerful pictures of what it means to belong. In this message, Pastor Jay Austin shares how God calls us to live as His children, united as one family, anchored in Christ. Through Scripture and stories, Pastor Jay reminds us that while disunity comes naturally, true unity is only possible through the Spirit of God living in us. When we live as God...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, Pastor Mark and Jay join Brandon to unpack the message One Light from our United series. Together, they explore - What it means to live as children of light - Why our identity in Christ comes before our activity - How we can overcome fear to let our light shine for God’s glory. Tune in for an encouraging conversation on living out your faith at home, w...

Light is essential for life. Just as we need the sun to live physically, we need the Son (Jesus) to live eternally. In this sermon, Pastor Mark unpacks how Jesus calls His followers the light of the world, a compliment that should shape our identity and impact. You’ll discover: -Why our identity as children of light comes before our activity -How shining together as the church makes our impact bri...

In this episode, Pastor Brandon welcomes Pastor Jay and Middle School Coordinator Brady Fritz for a conversation around our new series United and the message “The NETwork.” Together, they unpack Jesus’ invitation to be “fishers of men” and the powerful picture of community found in a fishing net. They discuss how small groups anchor us in truth, offer encouragement, and provide spaces for healing...

In this message, Discipleship Pastor Jay Austin continues our United series with a powerful reminder that the Church is called to be more than a gathering. We are called to be a net cast wide for the Kingdom of God. Using Jesus’ call to His disciples to be “fishers of men” (Matthew 4:18–20), Pastor Jay challenges us to move beyond being hobbyist Christians to becoming a connected network of believ...

In this episode, Pastor Brandon is joined by Pastor Mark and Pastor Jay to unpack the first message in our new series, United. Drawing from John 17 and Philippians 1, they explore what it means for believers to live with one identity, one spirit, one mind, and one hope. The conversation covers powerful themes of unity, standing firm in faith, overcoming cultural pressures, and working together to...

In this message, Pastor Mark celebrates the launch of our Thursday night services and points to what God is doing in our church—a growing unity that’s too valuable to take for granted. Looking at Philippians 1 and Jesus’ prayer in John 17, he unpacks how unity isn’t uniformity, but believers standing firm in one spirit, pursuing one mission, and speaking with one voice. Through personal stories, t...

In this episode of The Sharing Grace Podcast, we take a deeper dive into John 17. This is often called the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. Pastor Mark and special guest Shane Winnings join Brandon to reflect on what it truly means to know Jesus; not just intellectually, but relationally and transformationally. From the opening verses where Jesus prays for Himself, to the powerful moment where He pr...

In this powerful and heartfelt message, Shane Winnings unpacks the depth of John 17 through the lens of Proverbs 13:12—"Hope deferred makes the heart sick." With honesty and urgency, he challenges listeners to shift their hope from outcomes to the person of Jesus, reminding us that eternal life isn’t just something we look forward to after death—it’s knowing God today. Shane explores Jesus’ final...

In this message, A Spirit of Love, we explore Jesus’ final words to His disciples before the cross—words full of comfort, challenge, and promise. As Jesus prepares to leave, He assures them (and us) that we are not alone. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, God dwells with us and in us, teaching, guiding, and giving peace that the world cannot offer. Even in seasons of fear or failure, we’re remi...

What does it mean to lead with humility? In this episode, Pastor Brandon & Jay dig deep into John 13 and the powerful moment when Jesus fully aware of His divine authority, chose to wash His disciples’ feet. We explore the paradox of power and humility, the shock of Jesus serving even Judas, and the challenge of receiving grace when pride gets in the way. Join us as we reflect on what this act rev...