Venture Church

Justice: We LOVE when people, "get what they deserve." But God teaches us to love MERCY. Which isn't as easy. Let's talk about forgiveness. 

We're pretty faithful when it comes to our favorite sports team or our best friends. But being faithful to God can be a challenge. How can we grow our faith to a point where we stick with God through anything that life throws at us? Let's talk about that. 

Purity. There might not be any Godly virtue that our world despises as much as purity! Let's talk abut that. 

There are many old school skills and talents that we miss as time and technology march on. You might call these,  "Lost Arts." There are also many character traits that were once valued much more than they are today. In this series we'll be taking a look at some of God's most valued traits that, it we're not intentional, may also become lost arts. Today we talk about Patience!

This week, as we wrap up our Rhythms of a Disciple, we welcome Kevin McNeil. Kevin is planting a new church in Goldsboro NC called "Canvas Church." Check out their ministry at mycanvaschurch.org/ or on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/canvaschurchnc ) Kevin's message about putting others first addresses one of God's biggest goals for our lives.  

We love stories because they move us, they challenge us, they teach us, they inspire us. God's story is all that AND more because Jesus' story is eternally significant. Today we talk about what it means for US to tell that story. 

Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Let's talk about that. 

Most Christians would say that Bible reading is really important. Those same people might also be willing to admit that we often don't have as good a habit as we would like when it comes to being in God's word. Let's talk about why it matters and some ways we can work on that. 

Jesus says  Remain in me, as I also remain in you. What does that look like? Let's talk about that. 

With or Without knowing it, you have a rhythm to your life. The things that you do routinely that shape the kind of person you are. And when it comes to living a Christian life, there should be a rhythm to it too. Let's learn the Rhythms of a Disciple! 

2020 was a mess. But... maybe it wasn't all that bad after all. Let's celebrate all that God has done!

Using "The Grinch" as his springboard, Aaron Collins brings a message about humility and making the good news of Christmas the good news for others.

Let's unpack the story of the birth of John the Baptist and see how we can find hope through Jesus. 

This week we welcome Joe Cartwright as out speaker as he uses the Christmas favorite "The Elf" to teach a lesson from God's word about Joy. 

This week, Patrick Harrison brings week 2 of "Under Construction" 

In part one of this two part series we take a look at one of the most prominent themes in the Bible, Repentance. It can be such a cleansing process! Let's talk about that. 

This week, we're glad to welcome Glenn Crocker as a guest speaker. Glenn is a long-time friend of Venture Church and currently serving as a deacon at First Church of Christ in Washington NC. You'll want to hear this message about keeping God in first place. 

In this, our final week of Pandemic Hope... we see how much simple acts of generosity will help us honor God and bring hope!

There is plenty to be afraid of in this world. But you don't have to be afraid. Today we learn about the gift of COURAGE. 

Gratitude is such a simple thing.... but how in the world would it help to bring people Hope?

This week, Patrick Harrison tells us how to spike the curve of Hope by bringing Encouragement. 

We are so excited to celebrate Venture Church's 7th Birthday. As we do, we kick off a new teaching series. Is anyone else TIRED of bad news and negativity. While we're fighting through this worldwide pandemic. Let's start spreading something else contagious... HOPE! Every act will help to spike the curve.