The Valley Church

As we continue our Habits of the Household series, we begin a new conversation on biblical finances by taking a look into The Money Mirror of Matthew 25. Through Jesus' Parable of the Talents, we'll discover how the way we handle money reflects what we fear, what we value, and what we believe about God. Join us as we learn what it means to be faithful stewards of everything God has entrusted to us...

We wrap up the parenting portion of our Habits of the Household series with a special message from our guest speaker Sean Swihart, exploring what it means to parent with purpose. Looking at Proverbs, Ephesians, Deuteronomy, and more, you'll be challenged with three simple but powerful questions: Where are you taking your children? Where are they now? What's the next step? Whether you're raising yo...

As we continue our Habits of the Household series, we turn our attention to the biblical calling of fatherhood. In this message from Psalm 128, we explore God's vision for flourishing fathers and flourishing families, discovering how a father's walk with Jesus shapes the home, influences the next generation, and leaves a lasting legacy of faith. Whether you're a dad, hope to be one someday, or sim...

Motherhood is one of the most powerful forms of discipleship. In this message from our Habits of the Household series, Emily Woodard shares from 2 Timothy 1 and explores four characteristics of a life that influences others for Christ: compassion, connection, calling, and contending. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, or simply someone seeking to make disciples, this message will encour...

Today we begin the parenting portion of our Habits of the Household series as we explore what it means to build a home shaped by the principles of God. Looking at Proverbs 3, we discover three patterns that can transform the way we lead our families: trusting God, fearing God, and honoring God. Whether you're raising young children, parenting teenagers, influencing grandchildren, or simply seeking...

This week in Habits of the Household, Pastor Mike sits down with Darin and Shannon White for an honest and hope-filled conversation about marriage after 32 years together. From early expectations and painful seasons to rebuilding trust, communication, parenting, and keeping Christ at the center, this interview offers practical wisdom and real encouragement for every stage of marriage. Whether your...

In this message from Habits of the Household, we explore how the health of a marriage is deeply connected to the presence of God. Looking at the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we discover how easy it is for our relationships to become consumed by schedules, responsibilities, distractions, and the endless demands of life—while quietly neglecting what matters most. If marriage was designed by...

In week two of the marriage portion of Habits of the Household, Mike and Emily Woodard dive into one of the most unavoidable realities of every relationship: conflict. Looking at Ephesians 4, they unpack four biblical principles that can transform the way we navigate marriage—teamwork, conflict, communication, and forgiveness. With practical wisdom, honest reflection, and a memorable illustration...

This week in Habits of the Household, we begin the marriage portion of the series by exploring God’s design for a healthy, Christ-centered marriage. Looking at Paul’s words in Ephesians 5, we unpack three foundational truths: a godly marriage is sacrificial, selfless, and spiritual. Whether you’re married, dating, engaged, single, or preparing for the future, this message offers practical and bibl...

In the opening message of Habits of the Household, we lay the foundation for everything that follows: it starts with you. Walking through Colossians 3, this message challenges us to stop trying to lead others before we’ve learned to lead ourselves. If we’ve been raised with Christ, then our lives should look different—putting to death old patterns and putting on a new way of living marked by compa...

In the final message of The Benefit of the Doubt, we explore the story of Thomas the Apostle and discover that his doubt wasn’t weakness—it was an opportunity for deeper faith. Through his journey from skepticism to belief, we see that while we often crave proof, Jesus declares that faith—not sight—is the true advantage. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions, uncertainty, or a desire for clearer...

In week two of The Benefit of the Doubt, we step back into Luke 24 and explore what happens when faith and uncertainty collide. Using the picture of “the courtroom of the heart,” this message shows how Jesus doesn’t reject our doubts—He engages them. Through His resurrection, He provides evidence we can trust, makes His case with promises we can stand on, and offers power that transforms us from h...

In this first message of our The Benefit of the Doubt series, we explore how doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—but often the place where faith grows. Looking at the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, we see how two followers of Jesus wrestled with confusion after the resurrection and how Jesus met them right in the middle of their questions. Their story reveals three common sources of doubt: misunderstanding...

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Mike explores the defining question at the center of the Christian faith: Who is Jesus? Walking through the crucifixion and resurrection in Matthew 27–28, this message highlights how every person in the story—Roman soldiers, religious leaders, and devoted followers—was forced to respond to Jesus, and how we are faced with that same decision today. Because the resurrection...

This message concludes the Anytime Anywhere series by showing how a busy life doesn’t have to pull us away from God—it can actually draw us closer to Him. Walking through Philippians 4:6–7, we see the powerful invitation to “worry about nothing, pray about everything,” learning to turn the pressure, clutter, and concerns of everyday life into fuel for prayer. Instead of letting anxiety bounce arou...

This message continues our Anytime Anywhere series by focusing on intercessory prayer—how to pray for others when you’re not sure what to say. Looking at Ephesians 1:15–19, we discover four simple but powerful ways to pray for the people in our lives: for wisdom when they need direction, for hope when they’re struggling, for a renewed sense of identity in Christ, and for God’s power to move in way...

In this message from our Anytime Anywhere series, we explore Jesus’ teaching on persistent prayer in Luke 11. After showing His disciples how to pray through what we know as the The Lord’s Prayer, Jesus tells a story about a late-night knock at a friend’s door to illustrate the power of bold, persistent prayer. We’ll see how Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock with shameless boldness, trustin...

Because of Jesus, access to God is no longer limited by place, ritual, or a human mediator. In this message from Hebrews 10:19–22, we explore the life-changing reality that believers can approach the presence of God with confidence—anytime and anywhere. What once required a temple, sacrifices, and a high priest has been fulfilled through Christ, who opened a new and living way to the Father. But i...

In this message, we begin a new series called Anytime Anywhere, exploring how to cultivate a meaningful prayer life in the middle of an always-on, fast-paced world. Looking at Jesus’ example in Mark 1, we discover how prayer was not an afterthought for Him, but the foundation that set the pace for His life. This sermon unpacks four practical truths about prayer: it sets the pace, requires intentio...

In this message concluding our series A Forgiving God, we explore the powerful truth that God doesn’t just forgive—He pursues. Through Jesus’ parables in Luke 15, we see a God who relentlessly searches for what is lost and rejoices when it is found. From a lost sheep, to a missing coin, to a wayward son, each story reveals the depth of God’s love and the value He places on every person. This sermo...

In this message from our February series A Forgiving God, we look at how Jesus holds grace and truth together—never one without the other. Through the story in John 8, we see Jesus respond to a woman caught in sin with compassion that pardons and truth that protects. Grace alone isn’t enough, and truth alone can crush us. Real freedom is found when we embrace both. Whether you need to hear “neithe...

In this message from our series A Forgiving God, we look at Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and the shocking contrast between a servant forgiven an unpayable debt who refuses to forgive someone over pocket change. Jesus shows us that forgiveness isn’t about keeping score—it’s about living in the overflow of the mercy we’ve received. Unforgiveness imprisons us, but forgiveness frees us. I...

In week one of our new series A Forgiving God, we encounter the powerful truth that the God who knows us most deeply is also the God who loves us most completely. Walking through Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman in John 4, this message explores what happens when our shame, past, and brokenness collide with the kindness and grace of Christ. Rather than condemnation, Jesus offers living w...

As we conclude our Good Ground series, this message challenges us to move beyond simply celebrating the harvest and instead become seed planting people. Drawing from Jesus’ words in Matthew 9—“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few”—we’re reminded that transformation doesn’t happen without intentional sowing. This sermon explores what it looks like to consistently show up, get our hands...

In this message from the Good Ground series, we explore Psalm 1 and the life-changing power of being planted in the right places. This sermon challenges us to examine where we’ve put down roots and invites us to plant ourselves deeply in the Word of God, the presence of God, and the people of God. As we do, we discover a life that is nourished, fruitful in its season, and anchored to the true sour...