Valorous Church

In this sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the transformative power of abiding in Christ. He reveals how prayer and worship drive away spiritual enemies, and explains the importance of producing spiritual fruit that brings glory to God. Pastor Clay challenges believers to live with eternal perspective, reminding us that our actions on earth have heavenly consequences. Discover how to experience...

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a wake-up call to believers about spiritual warfare and authentic faith. He challenges Christians to embrace their identity in Christ without compromise, warning against spiritual complacency and the distractions of modern life. Pastor Walls reminds us that we're called to be "a city on a hill" and "people of valor" in...

In this powerful message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit as the "Spirit of Truth" in believers' lives. Pastor Clay explains how the Spirit guides us toward what we need to hear rather than just what we want to hear, helping us discern truth in a world full of deception. Learn how the Spirit works to transform believers into Christ's likeness, rev...

In this powerful message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. He challenges us to consider how we're engaging with the third person of the Trinity and invites non-believers to embrace God's family through faith in Christ's finished work. Pastor Clay emphasizes that God equips each believer with unique spiritual gifts meant to be u...

In this powerful message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. Discover how the Holy Spirit functions as a divine gift that empowers Christians to fulfill God's purpose, develop Christ-like character, and become active participants rather than mere spectators in God's kingdom. Pastor Clay explains how the Holy Spirit provides c...

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as we continue our teaching series on God's glory and discover how spiritual gifts work together to bring peace into chaos. In this message from 1 Corinthians 14, we explore how God designed the church to function as a unified body, with each believer contributing their unique spiritual gift to reflect His glory in the world. Whether you're discovering your spiri...

In this teaching, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores what it means to reflect God's glory in everyday life through the lens of 2 Corinthians 3 and 1 Corinthians 13. Discover how believers are called to be a "glorious people" - not by carrying God's glory alone, but by coming together as the church and using our collective spiritual gifts wrapped in love. Pastor Clay unpacks the diffe...

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a powerful message about finding God's presence and purpose in the midst of life's storms. Drawing from Matthew 14:22-33 and 1 Peter 4:12-13, he explores how hardship isn't something to be surprised by, but rather an opportunity for spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with Christ. In this sermon, Pastor Jarrod shares practical insights about different t...

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he continues the teaching series on God's glory and our role in displaying it to the world. In this message, Pastor Clay explains how God's glory is too heavy for any one person to carry alone - we need each other to shine His light effectively. Drawing from the Old Testament account of Moses and the tabernacle, and Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts in 1...

Pastor Clay NeSmith addresses the hurt and pain we face in our world and personal lives. In this powerful message, he explores the biblical concept of God's "kavod" (glory/weight) and explains why we weren't designed to carry God's glory alone. Through Scripture from Genesis, Deuteronomy, and 1 Corinthians, Pastor Clay reveals how sin entered the world and separated us fro...

Pastor Jared walks through Ephesians 6:10-17 in this powerful message about spiritual warfare and the armor of God. He challenges believers to understand their identity in Christ and prepare for the battles they face daily. The sermon covers each piece of God's armor - the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, sandals of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spi...

In this teaching, Pastor Jarrod Walls explores the profound truth of John 15:1-2 and what it means to be pruned by God for greater fruitfulness. Using the analogy of azaleas in his backyard, Pastor Jarrod reveals how God's pruning process - though painful - is essential for spiritual growth and Kingdom impact. Discover why God removes things from our lives, how to embrace the pruning process...

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a convicting message about unity in the church and the destructive power of division. Using a personal stories, he challenges us to get back to the basics of faith and stop getting caught up in minor disputes that divide the body of Christ. This sermon addresses the critical importance of watching our words, understanding our shared struggles, and choosing humility ove...

Join Rev. Dr. George Payton for an inspiring message about finding peace and strength in life's storms. Drawing on the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41), this sermon explores how we can maintain our faith when facing life's challenges—whether health struggles, job loss, financial difficulties, or relationship troubles. Discover how Jesus dem...

Chris Gastardi delivers a powerful message from 1 Samuel 17, exploring the conversations that happened before David faced Goliath. Rather than focusing on the famous battle itself, this sermon examines the critical internal dialogue we all have and asks the essential question: "Who are you talking to?" Through David's story, Chris reveals five key conversations that prepared David f...

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a bold and uncompromising message about revival, calling the church to remove modern-day idols from our lives. Drawing from the story of King Josiah in 2 Chronicles 34, this sermon challenges believers to seek God wholeheartedly, be ruthless with sin, and stand defiantly against cultural compromise. Pastor Walls addresses difficult topics, including modern forms of ido...

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...