Valorous Church

Pastor Jarrod Walls

Pastor Richard Miller

Join Rev. Dr. George Payton as he delivers an inspiring message about the transformative power of the Gospel using the biblical account of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail. Drawing from Acts 16:25-40, Dr. Payton explores how God can create "gospel explosions" in our lives - moments when His power shakes us to our core and moves us from where we are to where He wants us to be. Throug...

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith for this inspiring 4th of July weekend message about finding true freedom in Christ. Using the story of King David's fall and restoration, Pastor Clay explores how sin acts like a "red flag" hanging over our lives, keeping us from our God-given destiny. Learn the difference between being forgiven of sin's penalty and walking in power over sin through th...

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he concludes "Stretch Month" with an inspiring message about the power of invitation. Drawing from John 1:45-46 and the story of Philip inviting Nathanael to "come and see" Jesus, Pastor Clay challenges us to extend God's love to others through simple invitations to church. Whether you're hesitant to invite others or wondering how God can u...

Pastor Clay NeSmith delivers a powerful message on partnering with the Holy Spirit to reach the lost. Drawing from Revelation 22:17 and John 15-16, he challenges the church to move beyond passive faith and actively join God's mission. Learn how to pray in the Spirit, discover your spiritual gifts, and display God's glory in your daily life. Whether you're seeking purpose in your fai...

Pastor Clay NeSmith delivers an inspiring message about experiencing God's glory and allowing it to transform our lives. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's testimony in Acts 26 and his teachings in 2 Corinthians 3, this sermon explores how God reveals Himself through "glimpses" of His glory that are meant to change us from within and shine through us to change the world around us....

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off "Stretch Month" at Valorous Church with a powerful message about expanding our vision and expectations for what God wants to do through us. Drawing from Isaiah 54, Pastor Clay challenges the congregation to move beyond comfort zones and embrace their calling to invite others into God's family. This inspiring message explores three key princip...

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a convicting message on forgiveness from Matthew 18, challenging believers to examine their hearts and extend the same mercy they've received from God. Drawing from the parable of the unforgiving servant, Pastor Jarrod explores how our willingness to forgive others directly reflects our understanding of God's forgiveness toward us. In this raw and vulnerable...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the "Things That Jesus Never Said" series by addressing one of culture's most popular pieces of advice: "Just follow your heart." Drawing from Jeremiah 17 and Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Clay reveals why our hearts can deceive us and lead us astray, and instead calls us to follow Jesus who ca...

Pastor Clay NeSmith addresses a commonly misunderstood teaching of Jesus by examining a verse often taken out of context – Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge others and you will not be judged". Pastor Clay explains that Jesus wasn't forbidding all judgment, but rather teaching us to judge with the right heart, for the right reasons, and to the right people. Drawing connections to 1 Corinthia...

In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores how to train up children in godliness, focusing on Proverbs 22 and Matthew 6:33. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's kingdom first and shares three key training areas: understanding forgiveness, fueling your life with God's Word and Holy Spirit, and maintaining eternal focus despite life's challenges. This ser...

In this sermon, Pastor Richard Miller challenges the popular belief that "when God closes one door, He opens another." Drawing on biblical examples like Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and Jesus, Pastor Richard explains that God often leads us through difficult situations rather than around them, teaching us perseverance and spiritual maturity. He explores how we often seek the easy way out...

Pastor Clay NeSmith kicks off a new series titled "Things That Jesus Never Said" by addressing a common misconception about the Christian life. In this powerful message, Pastor Clay explains that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life for believers, but instead offered us peace in the midst of our hardships. Drawing from John 16:33 and sharing personal stories from church members, he d...

In this powerful Easter teaching, Pastor Clay NeSmith shares how the resurrection of Jesus Christ can transform our lives by replacing pain and disappointment with purpose and hope. Drawing from Luke 24, he explores how the women who visited Jesus' tomb came expecting to find death but instead discovered the promise of new life. Pastor Clay weaves personal testimony about his own faith journe...

In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the significance of Jesus's final week before crucifixion through three powerful object lessons: Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem, Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, and the cursing of the fruitless fig tree. Pastor Clay teaches how these events reveal God's purpose for His people - not just to receive salvation fo...

Pastor Jarrod Walls explores the true meaning of repentance through the lens of John the Baptist's ministry. Moving beyond common misconceptions, he explains that repentance isn't about guilt, shame, or fear, but about turning toward God's lavish love. With raw honesty about his own struggles and background, Pastor Jarrod reminds us that we're all imperfect people wrestling wit...

Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the teaching series "Who is Jesus" by exploring what it means to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Using the metaphor of the vine and branches from John 15, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus is not only our salvation, but also the source of a fruitful relationship with God. He emphasizes that relationships come with responsibilities, a...

In this installment of the "Who is Jesus?" teaching series, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the biblical concept of Jesus as the cornerstone. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Matthew 16, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus stabilizes our faith, aligns our lives, and empowers believers to be God's expression in the world. Learn why Christ is essential as the foundation of both your personal fait...

Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the "Who is Jesus?" teaching series. In this powerful message, Pastor Clay breaks down Acts 2:22-36, explaining how Jesus is both Messiah (Liberator) and Lord (Leader). Using the metaphor of the "sin pen," he illustrates how Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and liberate us from sin's bondage while leading us into a life of freedom...

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off a new teaching series titled "Who is Jesus?" He explores the foundational importance of placing our faith in the right object—Jesus Christ. Using Hebrews 11-12 as his primary text, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus is both the author and perfecter of our faith. He demonstrates how faith is like a tool that can be either destructive or constructive de...

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a powerful message about marriage as both a covenant between spouses and as a reflection of our relationship with God. Drawing from personal experience of nearly 19 years of marriage, Pastor Jarrod offers practical guidance on how to strengthen marriages by changing how we look at our spouse, speaking positively about them, listening actively with empathy, seeking oppo...

Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the biblical concept of hospitality through the lens of Abraham's story in Genesis 18. In this third installment of the "Love Is" series, he explains how true hospitality looks for opportunities to connect with others, meets people where they are, and gives its best. Drawing from both Old and New Testament examples, Pastor Clay shows how hospitality isn&...

Pastor Richard Miller tackles the often misunderstood concept of God's love in today's culture. Drawing from 1 John 4:8 and C.S. Lewis's insights, he explores the crucial difference between "God is love" and "love is God," challenging common misconceptions about divine love. Through the story of Peter walking on water, Pastor Richard illustrates how true love cal...

In this powerful message, Pastor Clay NeSmith kicks off the "Love Is" series by exploring what it means for love to be contagious. Drawing from John 3:16 and 1 John 4, he breaks down how God's love is generous, courageous, and purposeful. Through the story of Jesus's encounter with the woman caught in adultery, Pastor Clay illustrates how true love goes beyond mere feelings to...