The Valley Church Troy Podcast

Sin is not an outdated term. It’s God’s way to describe our natural bent towards destructive choices, fractured relationships, and crooked thinking. But even though we can’t help ourselves, God can. And He provides grace – spiritual empowerment – to enable us to rise above… if we will first humbly ask for forgiveness and then allow Him the room to make changes in our lives. It’s the New Year, and...

Judging is so natural, isn’t it? We judge a person’s status based on their attire, car, or job. We judge a book by the artwork, or a product by its review. So some judgments are good, and some not so much. How do we know the difference? Especially when we’re so often told not to judge? Join us as we dive into how to quit judging. It’s the new year, and it’s time to lose weight, read more, eat heal...

It’s the new year, and it’s time to lose weight, read more, eat healthier, and exercise regularly… are you tired yet? We all know that most New Year's resolutions to do more and be more are discarded by February. But what if the secret to the best year yet is to subtract instead of add to your life? Join us for this four-week series about how to get closer to Jesus by becoming a quitter. You can h...

Join us as we reflect over the last year: honoring our losses, remembering the gifts and work of God in our lives, and ultimately thanking God for the life we have in Jesus! Happy New Year! Join us for service every Sunday at 9:15am or 11:00am (EST).  Here are ways to connect with us! Text TODAY to 937-358-6565 to let us know you decided to let Jesus take control of your life. Text BAPTISM to 937-...

Welcome to Christmas Eve at The Valley Church in Troy! We're so glad you could join us for this special service. One aspect of these kinds of services that seems universal is the play of light. What’s significant about light? For one, Jesus has also been called the “Light of the World.” And then he called his followers to be lights in the world as well. So what does all this mean? Listen in! The m...

The most extraordinary person who has ever lived was not just a baby in a manger, nor a man on a cross. His names carry with them great weight: Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. To know Him is to love Him. His name is Jesus. What comes to mind when you think of “peace”? Doves? Absence of violence? Calm? Another of Jesus’s names is “Prince of Peace,” but chances are pretty g...

Who is your first call when you’re in trouble or need some advice? Odds are, they are your go-to’s because of your history and track record, right? Did you know that Jesus has a longer track record as being a counselor? He is kind and full of wisdom for how to live well in the world, and he cares deeply for you. How about you make him your first call? The most extraordinary person who has ever liv...

The most extraordinary person who has ever lived was not just a baby in a manger, nor a man on a cross. His names carry with them great weight: Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Light of the World. To know Him is to love Him. His name is Jesus. What is in a name? How did you get your name? The story behind the name can be just as fascinating as the person who bears it. So what about Jesus’s na...

Though our working situations are much different than the ones reflected in Ephesians 6:5-9. For one, most of us aren't really aren't really enslaved. We have options and the free will to go someplace else to work. But Paul's words can still speak to us and guide our work relationships, even with that significant difference. Not sure yet? Listen in and learn for yourself! Would you say yes to an a...

How should parents and kids relate? How were you taught as a kid? We'd bet you probably didn't learn it the way the Apostle Paul teaches it in Ephesians. Join Shelly as she unpacks these blueprints for your home renovation! Would you say yes to a free home renovation? Even the best families don’t always get along or agree. How much less so if families struggle in marriage, parenting, singleness, o...

Would you say yes to a free home renovation? Even the best families don’t always get along or agree. How much less so if families struggle in marriage, parenting, singleness, or just simply getting along? The good news is that Jesus has a plan to renovate our homes from the inside out. Join us for this series, as we invite Jesus into our homes and discover Jesus’ blueprint for family. Join us for...

Part of the mystique of Christianity is how at its core it is always open to anyone who will believe. In His own time, Jesus made space for the outcasts, the lowlifes, the unclean and ostracized, the traitors, the second-class citizens. People of all backgrounds knew they could come just as they were and find a friend in Jesus. He in turn invited them to become His disciples and change the world!...

Some people wonder why we only have the Bible as the authoritative Word of God. Did God stop speaking after the book of Revelation? While the Early Church did close the Canon of Scripture in the early ADs, they would be the first to affirm that God still speaks to every believer by His Holy Spirit in them. And if God still speaks, and speaks to you and me, then what? Good question. Let’s hear the...

Healthy living things reproduce. It’s one of the laws of life, the scientific criteria by which they determine whether something is a living entity or an inanimate object. How much more should reproduction be part of the life – the new and greater life! – of the believer in Jesus?! In fact we are commissioned to go and make disciples: this is a replication process that is non negotiable. But what...

The Gospel is the BEST NEWS EVER!! And that’s why we celebrate often. And the Scriptures carry the precedent for celebrating, because again and again, God proves to be the hero of every story. Not sure you have anything to celebrate in your life? Or whether God is actually behind it? Listen and see if this message helps you sort it out. When we think of a river, we do not envision something that s...

As the river flows, it makes no distinctions between who can enter and who can’t. Neither do we. The next generation is as much a present force as a future one, and we do our best to empower them into be leaders in this gospel saturation movement. Join us as we explore 2 Timothy and Jeremiah for insights for empowering kids and teens, whatever it takes. When we think of a river, we do not envision...

When we think of a river, we do not envision something that stays in one place. In fact, a river does not stand still - a river flows! In Ezekiel 47, God gives the prophet a vision of what happens when the river of forgiveness, healing, and hope flows out of the church. The Valley Church will be a river church. We will be on a mission. We will be a church in and for the community. This series will...

By now, maybe you’ve begun to see that following Jesus isn’t just about being saved from our past mistakes and future punishment. It’s also about Allowing Jesus to turn our lives around and surrendering everything to Him, every part of our lives. But in the giving over of authority to Jesus, we also receive the real, full life He promises. Listen to this series’s conclusion! You might have heard t...

They say you can tell a lot about a person based on how they spend their money. Whether someone is a spender or saver, likes books or fashion, is generous or greedy. Because money is so essential to daily life and yet so corrosive to our hearts, Jesus talks a lot about it. He knows that if He’s not Lord of your finances, He’s not much of a Lord in your life at all. Sound extreme? Listen for yourse...

Who doesn’t like vacations or the weekend?! Rest and relaxation is what helps us stay healthy amidst the busyness of life. But what if there’s more to it? What if it’s not simply a getaway, but something to do with our inner world, letting go of the death grip we have on life? Sound a little wild? Then take a listen to this message! You might have heard that Jesus desires to be your Savior, but di...

Who doesn’t like vacations or the weekend?! Rest and relaxation is what helps us stay healthy amidst the busyness of life. But what if there’s more to it? What if it’s not simply a good idea, but something God commands us to do, for our own good? Sound a little wild? Then take a listen to this message! You might have heard that Jesus desires to be your Savior, but did you know He also desires to b...

The title “Lord” can mean a variety of things to people. Where monarchies are remembered, “lord” can evoke nobility. We also hear it used as a verb with a negative undertone, to lord something over someone. In Christian circles we talk about Jesus as Lord, but what does that mean? Listen in to find out! You might have heard that Jesus desires to be your Savior, but did you know He also desires to...

“With great power comes great responsibility.” For Peter Parker, this line refers to his uncanny spider-like abilities, but it can also refer to our emotions and his. Our emotions can be powerful indicators of how we are perceiving the world around us, but they were never meant to be our sole source of direction. What happens when we allow our feelings to dictate our lives? Check out this message...

Relationships can get messy. Sometimes those we love most wound us the deepest. But sometimes we are the ones doing the wounding. How do we go about making things right and patching things up with the people we care about? What does it really mean to ask for forgiveness? Let’s take a look at The Greatest Showman to see what we might learn from Barnum’s mistakes.  Great movies are built around comp...

Friendship is one of those beautiful but challenging parts of life. And as we grow up, it becomes even more important, but also more difficult, to cultivate. That’s why seeing it modeled is so helpful, and The Lord of the Rings is one of those stories that highlights and underscores meaningful, deep friendships. So join us as we explore what Sam and Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring can reveal...