Valley Lights Church Podcast

Following Jesus means fishing for people. Matthew 4:19-20 - And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him.

If God has given you instructions, walk forward in faith, without delay, God is working out a much bigger plan than we can see.

Joseph denied himself because he as living or a bigger mission. This Christmas, move away from something ungodly or destructive in your life and move towards something that grows your communion with Jesus.

If Jesus’s birth prompted the murder of a dozen babies in Bethlehem, his death & resurrection prompted the protection of millions more.

Jesus came to save sinful people with a filthy family history., God controls history with precision and He is working a bigger story through your family line.

God will often lead us through, not around trouble, We should go first to God in prayer, then resolve to face trouble with trust in Him and courage.

Eyes of faith let's us see God’s love inscribed upon everything that brings us low.

Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened.

"I can do all things through Him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13. We can bring our small numbers to God and wait for Him to multiply our efforts

Let us eliminate the thorns and weeds that may choke out the fruit God intends to grow. Hebrews 12:1– …let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

God does not look at numbers the same way we do. When things don't add up, look with eyes of faith.

The Kingdom of God is is not about political power, but changing the human heart.

Psalm 42:5- Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.

We are custodians of the earth, but our top mission is to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The bad news - we are slaves to sin. The good news, Jesus died.. Our deliverance is assured , but not yet complete. Until then, be watchful because danger abounds. We must never turn to a different gospel.

We can strengthen our relationships and unity by being men of the narrow gate, women open to life-shaping relationships, a culture of hospitality, and members committed to this body of Christ.

God has been designing the flow of history for thousands of years to make redemption available to you, Anyone can be brought into God's family.

Maintain Noble Character While You Wait for God to Work- Ruth Chapter 3

Every chapter of your life is written by God- and every detail!

If you are brooding over negative thoughts or emotions, put your heart into the Bible and God's people.

We know we have fellowship with God if we love our Brothers & Sisters. A study in 1 John 2:9-11

We can keep a clear relationship with God by confessing our sin.

Fellowship with God is closer than you think. A study of 1 John 1`:1-4.

We should turn away from things that the world craves, and instead build something that God loves and that will last.

We crave approval from everyone. We should strive to gain approval from God by respecting, obeying, and being humble before Him.