VBPH Sermon Podcast

Summary The sermon emphasizes the need for commitment and sacrifice in discipleship, using examples of building a tower, going to war, and the value of salt. It concludes with a call to make a commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude for Ministry 03:00 Resetting Expectations: What It Means to Be a Disciple 13:25 Being All In: Commitment and Sacrifice in...

Originally preached on July 28, 2024. SUMMARY The sermon emphasizes the importance of being an integrated and unified church body, rather than just a group of individuals. It discusses the need to help and restore those who have fallen into sin, and the role of gentleness and humility in this process. The sermon also highlights the urgency of reaching out to people in their time of need and the co...

Summary The sermon focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples who became apostles. It highlights four ways in which the Holy Spirit transformed them: delivering them from shame, making them willing to suffer, enabling them to be faithful to God's will, and making them fearless for God. The sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to the Holy Spirit and yieldi...

Summary In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 and highlights the common experience of going from a mountaintop victory to a valley of fear and discouragement. He emphasizes that even strong and faithful individuals like Elijah can experience moments of doubt and despair. Dragoon discusses the importance of not isolating oneself during these times and the need for c...

Summary In this sermon, Pastor Dragoon emphasizes the distinction between living according to the flesh and living according to God's Spirit. Dragoon explains that the spirit of bondage leads to fear, while the spirit of adoption brings freedom and a new relationship with God. He highlights the rights and responsibilities of being a child of God and encourages listeners to approach God with bo...

Summary The sermon emphasizes that God uses imperfect people for His kingdom work. The speaker encourages the congregation to ask, 'Why not me?' instead of 'Why me?' and to step out in faith, even if they feel unprepared or unqualified. The sermon highlights the importance of coming to Jesus and being willing to be sent by Him. It also addresses the need for personal growth and mat...

Summary The sermon explores the theme of relationships and the importance of operating in covenant rather than contract. It uses the story of Abraham and Isaac as an example of a covenant relationship with God. The sermon emphasizes the need to endure difficulties and misunderstandings in relationships and to choose love and forgiveness over retaliation. It also highlights the significance of cove...

Summary In this sermon, Pastor Adam Dragoon addresses the topic of Father's Day and the difficulties it can bring for those who have experienced brokenness in their relationships with their fathers. He emphasizes the importance of honoring fathers and the challenges that many face in doing so. Using the story of Jacob and his brokenness over the loss of his son Joseph, Pastor Adam highlights t...

Summary The sermon emphasizes the importance of assertiveness in confronting evil and standing for righteousness. The sermon discusses the dangers of passivity and aggression, represented by Ahab and Jezebel, and encourages believers to embrace the assertiveness of Elijah. It highlights the need for the Holy Spirit's guidance and surrender to overcome temptation and navigate conflicts. He emph...

This message was delivered on Sunday, June 9, as we prepared for revival in the following days. SUMMARY This sermon discusses the story of the prodigal son and the importance of honesty and humility in seeking change and restoration. It emphasizes the need to be honest with ourselves and with God, acknowledging our sins and turning away from them. The sermon also highlights the destructive nature...

Summary In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the power of the Holy Spirit and the concept of living by the Spirit. He emphasizes that when we allow the Spirit of God to dwell in us, our lives are transformed, and we become more like Jesus. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 05:49 Living Just Like Jesus 29:28 The Power of Resurrection 43:06 Surrendering to the Spirit 44:56 Conclusion and Call...

Originally preached in our evening service on June 2, 2024 Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Addressing the Pride Movement 03:59 Investing in Our Families 09:43 Parenting as Spiritual Leadership 46:23 Investing in the Family of God Takeaways Investing in our families is the best way to counteract the increasing visibility of pride messages and symbols during the month of June. Humility and self-examina...

Originally preached on June 2, 2024 Summary The sermon explores the theme of processing the pit, using the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis. The pit represents the struggles and challenges we face in life, and the sermon encourages listeners to trust God and learn from these experiences. It emphasizes that the pit is not eternal and that God uses it to shape our character and prepare us fo...

Summary The podcast discusses the spirit of Elijah, the origins of the spirit of Ahab and Jezebel, the character of Ahab, the Jezebel spirit, the destructive force of Ahab and Jezebel, the character of Elijah, the Holy Spirit of Elijah, the influence of Ahab and Jezebel on Adam and Eve, and the concept of syncretism. This study emphasizes the significance of staying true to the Word of God and avo...

Summary The sermon from the Potter's House Church in Virginia Beach focuses on the transformative power of the Word of God and the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus. The message emphasizes the freedom from condemnation and the victory over sin through the sacrifice of Jesus. It encourages surrender to God and the reception of the Holy Spirit for strength and transformation. Takeaways T...

Originally preached Sunday, May 26, 2024 Summary This message addresses the importance of godliness over physical fitness, emphasizing the need for a genuine and transformative relationship with God. The speaker draws parallels between the pursuit of physical health and the pursuit of spiritual health, urging listeners to prioritize godliness and surrender to the Holy Spirit. Takeaways The pursuit...

Summary This study is Part 4 in an ongoing series titled "God's Answer for Wimpy Men and Wicked Women". It discusses the origins and characteristics of the Ahab and Jezebel spirits, as well as the role of Elijah in confronting them. It emphasizes the need for prophets over politicians and explores the concept of civil disobedience in biblical examples. The conversation explores the t...

Originally preached in our Mid-Week Recharge Service on May 22, 2024. Summary In this sermon, Pastor Adam Dragoon preaches from Romans 8:1, emphasizing the comfort of the Gospel and the absence of condemnation for those in Christ. He highlights the importance of understanding the context of the first seven chapters of Romans, which confront the reality of sin and our desperate need for a Savior. P...

Originally preached May 19, 2024 Summary This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy fear of God. Pastor Adam explains the consequences of not fearing God and the benefits of having reverent awe for Him. The sermon highlights that the fear of God is not about cowering in fear but about having a deep respect and reverence for His power and authority. It is described as the 's...

Summary In this sermon, Pastor Adam Dragoon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance and trusting in His sovereignty. He highlights the power of God's Word and the need for believers to align their lives with His plans. Pastor Dragoon encourages listeners to call on God, who is always ready to answer and show them great and mighty things. He reminds them that God is the creator...

Message #3 in the series entitled, The Spirit of Elijah: God's Answer for Wimpy Men and Wicked Women. Enjoyed this message? Support our ministry with a generous donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please let...

A message about the honest ongoing struggle that persists in the heart and mind of every believer between flesh and Spirit. SHOW NOTES Were you blessed by this message? Please invest in this ministry with a generous donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http:...

This message was originally preached in our evening service on May 12. 2024. It is a reminder for all of us to discover God's purpose for our lives and pursue His calling for us. Were you blessed by this message? Please invest in this ministry with a generous donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bib...

A message about the powerful influence godly Moms and Grandmothers can have on their children and grandchildren. nation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please let us know how this message has influenced you by connecting...

Message #2 in the series entitled, The Spirit of Elijah: God's Answer for Wimpy Men and Wicked Women. nation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2024⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please let us know how this message has influenced you by connecting with us...