VBCCC Sunday Sermons

Life has many challenges, and it isn't always an easy walk. When Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, he intended for it to be our inside helper. But what does it mean to walk in the spirit? This week Jim O'Connor walks us through Galatians 5. 

Pastor Jimmy preaches on 1 Peter 4:7-11, join us for this encouraging message!

As we look at 1 Peter 4:1-6 this Sunday, we are encouraged to embrace the same mindset as Christ in the face of hardships and challenges. The passage highlights the need for aligning our lives with God's plan and guides us to detach ourselves from worldly pursuits. As we go through different trials and temptations, this scripture serves as a reminder to hold onto our faith and Christlikeness,...

Submission is a weighty word that has caused disagreements and even pushed some away from the church. This Sunday, we dig into the depth of submission in 1 Peter 2:18-3:6. We will explore what submission meant in its historical context and the unique challenges faced by brave individuals, such as slaves and women, who remained faithful to Christ despite difficult circumstances. We will also consid...

This Sunday in 1 Peter 2:12-17, we will look at how we as believers should conduct ourselves in the world we live in. We will be encouraged as a family of faith that there is great value in reflecting God’s glory in our day-to-day lives.  The hope is that, as we are empowered by the Spirit, we will show others Jesus. As God changes us, we begin to live lives that are in awe of God and that honor t...

In 1 Peter 2:9-12, we are described as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood," highlighting our unique identity and purpose as followers of Christ. This means that we not only receive God's grace but also carry a sacred responsibility. As God's chosen people, we are empowered to proclaim Him as we reflect our citizenship that is based in Heaven. This is a calling to all believer...

The world can be a difficult, if not hostile, place, particularly for those who hold fast to our faith in the face of opposition. 1 Peter 1:18-23 deals with this reality while offering encouragement and hope to believers who are navigating a difficult world. The incredible sacrifice of Jesus Christ means that we can live holy and pure lives. Through Jesus, we love and are loved by our family of fa...

Our Living Hope is the resurrected Christ, Jesus. We are called as believers to live as willing participants in God's plan of redemption because of our identity as children of God. As His children we have a choice, we can follow Him or not. Our Living Hope brings us renewal as we live holy lives because we have a holy Heavenly Father who enables us to become more like Jesus. We can set our ho...

The holiday of Easter might be over, but the Good News of Easter never has to be. Much happened after the morning Jesus resurrected. What happened brought all the disciples a renewed faith. The resurrection did and still does bring renewal. How does the resurrection affect our lives as we seek daily renewal? This Sunday we look at 1 Peter 1:3-5 and what it teaches us about our Living Hope! 

Easter Sunday! This is the day we build our faith upon. The events of that first Easter changed history because Jesus defeated sin and death. This Easter Sunday, we will take a look at how one disciple responded to the news of the resurrection. Thomas, known by many as Doubting Thomas, struggled with doubt following Jesus' resurrection. Despite the testimony of his fellow disciples, Thomas re...

During the season of Lent, we are reminded of the call to renew our minds and hearts. Lent is a time of reflection and repentance; a time when we turn away from our sins and seek to draw closer to God. In Romans 12:1-2 we are called to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Lent provides us with a unique opportunity t...

As we  journey through the season of Lent, we have been learning about renewal - what does it look like, how can I experience it? One aspect that we often overlook is leading ourselves towards the life God wants us to live. This week we will hear from Dallas Stamper, founder and Executive Director of PiN (People in Need) Ministry, as he shares what the Bible says about leading yourself with the gu...

As we continue our journey through the Lenten season we are focusing on the renewal of our faith. As we have seen over the last few weeks, there are many ways we can be renewed in our faith. This week we will look at renewing ourselves in a community of believers. We have been comforted by the Lord, and he empowers us to do the same with others! 

Renewal is something that is attractive to all of us. We desire it and we pursue it. What if we lived our life in such a way that renewal was ongoing? We can accept the invitation from God of ongoing renewal. But be warned - this is a fight, a good fight, one that you are fully equipped to live through Christ! 

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent. Perhaps our hearts and minds are longing for renewal. How do we achieve such a thing? Must we travel to Kentucky to experience revival or can we find it right in front of us within the pages of scripture?  Maybe it's just a matter of renewing our approach to the scriptures.  Let's take a fresh look into what Jesus said of the Bible, and see if we...

This Sunday we finish our study of Habakkuk.  This book is a conversation Habakkuk has with God as he grapples with the injustice and violence he sees in his world. It leads him to wonder why God seems to be allowing it to continue. In the midst of his struggles, Habakkuk receives a message from God that ultimately brings him hope and comfort. That message at its core is all about Habakkuk 2:4  “t...

This Sunday we will pause from our series Habakkuk, Faith in Uncertainty , to talk about WHY. Why do we pray? Why do we worship through song? Why do we memorize scripture?   We'll have a chance to hear from some of our church family as we take a look at these questions. Throughout the service, you'll hear from Stacey O'Donnell, Thomas Kearns and Lyle Watson!

These past few weeks we have been walking with Habakkuk on his journey of Faith in Uncertainty . He was a prophet, and a deep man of faith but he still had some questions for God. God do you care? Are you even fair? Are you there?   Instead of running away from God in his questions, Habakkuk brought his questions to God and God answered him every time. It was not always what he expected or what he...

God used an evil nation to bring judgment to the nations around them. But they weren’t motivated by God’s desires, they were motivated by their own sinful desires. This strikes me as not far off from today. They conquered the surrounding nations to build an empire. They thought that they had it all but they were about to lose it all. This week we see what God’s Judgment will be. It comes in a seri...

Over the past few weeks, we have seen Habakkuk struggle with the problems of evil in the world. This Sunday he questions God’s justice. Habakkuk's questions are about the care of God, and the fairness of God. Does God really care, is He even fair? We sometimes forget, or don’t realize at all, that God does care and God is all about justice. The reality is that God will judge evil, but it ofte...

Last week we began looking at an Old Testament book called Habakkuk. It is named after the author, a prophet, who complained twice to God. Habakkuk asks God why do good people suffer. He also asks why cruel people seem to succeed. As is normal in life, sometimes our questions lead to more questions. That is why our study in Habakkuk is called Faith In Uncertainty . This week in Habakkuk 5:1-11 we...

This week we begin looking at at an Old Testament book called Habakkuk. It is named after the author who complained twice to God. Habakkuk asked God why good people must suffer, and why cruel people seem to succeed. Great questions that we will dig into as we study the book of Habakkuk and learn about faith in uncertainty! 

What would you say is the most defining aspect of Jesus’ character? In his letter to the Philippians, Paul highlights that when God appeared to us in history as the person of Jesus, the defining marks of his character and nature was humility. Listen in as we wrap up our Advent series, Living in the In Between, and reflect on how the humility of Jesus impacts us and our everyday faith.

We all want joy in our life. When we don't have  joy,  we can sometimes feel depressed, we might lash out at others, or maybe we become cynical. If we don't feel joyful, we try our absolute best to manufacture it. We spend our time, money, and mental energy pursuing feelings of joy. At some point we might begin to realize that this strategy doesn't last. Since we live in a world tha...

Sometimes I love preparing and sometimes I dread it. My guess is that you are like me, it all depends on how excited you are about what the preparation is for! There is such a thing as difficult preparation that somehow brings us peace. This Sunday we'll continue our Advent series by looking at  Luke 3:1-6, and how we can experience peace through preparation. This life in the here-and-now is...