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Our Problem. The Solution. Our Response. // 1 John 3:4-10 by The Venue at Southcrest

Following Jesus involves much more than just calling yourself a Christian. Jesus' words in this passage challenge us to think about the cost of discipleship.

How does the second coming of Jesus make a difference in our life now and in the future?

1 John 2:18-27 Austin Damron

Why is it vital that God has your heart? Why not be apathetic toward God but passionate about the world? Listen in as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through 1 John 2:15-17. This sermon was preached on Sunday, February 27, 2022

Sometimes interruption can be a good thing! In 1 John 2:12-14, it's almost as if John interrupts us to remind us who we are in Christ. Whether you're a new believer or have been fighting for a while, this passage is sure to encourage you. Take heart, believer. This sermon was preached on Sunday, February 13, 2022

What is one piece of evidence that you have a relationship with God? If you love others! It's simple, but so true. John continues to give us ways to examine whether or not we truly know Christ. And john doesn't give us these "tests" to stress us, but to bless us. God's desire is clairty, not confusion. Assurance, not agony. Listen in as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through 1 John 2:7-11. This serm...

John yells us that obedience to Christ is the proof that we truly belong to Him. When we struggle with the uncertainty of things in this life, we can rest in the certainty we have in Christ.

In this sermon we look at who will defend us when we sin and fall before a holy God.

What do authentic Christians do? Just because you put a label on something doesn't make it the real deal. 1 John blesses us with some ways to examine ourselves so we can know we belong to Christ. Listen in as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through 1 John 1:5-10 and the role of confession in the life of the true believer. This sermon was preached on Sunday, January 16, 2022

This is our kickoff sermon for our new series through 1 John! Why did John write this letter? Lucky for us, John tells us in this amazing book of the Bible exactly why he wrote it. This sermon will encourage you and, no doubt, remind you of the goodness of God. Join us as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through 1 John 1:1-4 This sermon was preached on Sunday, January 9, 2022

Why should we embrace the valley? We all tend to dread low points in life and try to avoid them. What if we are missing out on some of God’s most profound work by trying to “skirt around” the hard times? Listen in as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through Psalm 23. This sermon was preached on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

When we think of that first Christmas, we are often overcome with feelings of love, joy, peace, and happiness. Did you know that when Jesus was born it was actually a nightmare come true for someone? That someone is Satan. Why was that first Christmas night a nightmare come true for Satan? Join us as Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through John 1:1-18. This sermon was preached on Sunday, December 19,...

What are you looking for this Christmas? It's so easy to look to "stuff", or an emotional high, or perfection in relationships this time of year for satisfaction. But what did Jesus actually bring us? Having the right expectations not only prevents disappointment, it also points us to the greatest source of joy - Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Brandon Hays walks through Luke 2:25-35. This message was...

Listen in to our final week in this series where we look at the basic characteristics of the church! Pastor Brandon Hays dives into the book of Acts where we find we must be a people of burden-bearing relationships and Kingdom-minded generosity This message was preached on Sunday, December 5, 2021

Courageous Faith // Esther 4 November 2, 2021 Austin Damron In this sermon we look at the story of Esther and the importance of courageous faith.

This is the second week in our series looking at Acts 2:42-47 as a basic model of what the church should be about. Pastor Brandon Hays points out the need for the church to be a people of contagious joy and powerful prayer. This message was preached on Sunday, November 21, 2021

Join us as we take a look at the basic characteristics of the early church in Acts 2:42-47. Pastor Brandon Hays walks us through the importance of our devotion to the Word of God and the rhythym of making space to see the goodness of God. This messaged was preached on November 14, 2021

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Christians have an advocate who stands in their place that fully satisfy God's justice over sin. John 2:1-2 Tony Ward October 24

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