Venture Church Messages

Are you a great outdoorsman? A technology guru? A fitness buff? A lawn care expert? What were you designed to do? Regardless of your hobbies, occupation, or talents, we can be confident in our purpose: God made us to cultivate and nurture. No matter your struggle, family patterns, or your past, there's more for you in Christ. Join us to learn how you can be more and experience more through the...

Parenting children is a hard job, but unfortunately, parenting adult children doesn't get any easier. Even with the best intentions, it's a difficult season to navigate. Do you step in to save your adult children? Do you pry into their lives for information? Do you point out past mistakes to offer advice? We can look to God's Word for wisdom to handle even the most challenging stage of...

School’s out, the pool is open, and the family vacation is planned. Summer is a great time to spend with the ones we love, but not everyone comes from a picture-perfect family. Maybe you are navigating life alone. Or, maybe home feels fractured or incomplete. If this rings true, this message is for you, because when Jesus saves us, He doesn’t just give us eternal life. He brings us into a new kind...

Environments and experiences shape us all. As they develop us, we begin to reproduce patterns in our lives. Some of those patterns are healthy and helpful, but others are destructive and painful. But even in generational patterns, there is hope. Patterns can be interrupted. Join us as we look to God's Word to learn how to create new, God-honoring patterns in our story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Parenting a child is a little like growing a healthy plant. Storms, droughts, thorns, and pests will present a threat in every season. You can expect trouble, but God's Word reminds us to take heart because Jesus has overcome the world. Don't judge the crop too soon! Join us for a new summer message series and a message of hope for every season of parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

How would you describe your mom? A soccer mom? A helicopter mom? A granola mom? Maybe you're a mom now who is just trying to survive. Whatever kind of mom you are and whatever season you find yourself in, know that God sees you. Join us as we celebrate mothers and remember God's faithfulness to His children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, 'Brothers, what shall we do?'" Acts 2:37 How do we move forward when Jesus' gospel cuts us to the heart? What's next? We haven't been left to wonder without answers. Jesus put a path in place for us to follow. Join us for Reclaimed Weekend as we learn how to respond to wh...

Have you ever faced a new situation that led to doubt and uncertainty? Maybe it caused you to doubt the one who offered an opportunity, the likelihood of success, or even yourself. What next step is God calling you to take? Don't let doubt keep you from obediently living out your faith. Join us as we pull threads of doubt to find deeper faith over debilitating fear in the last message of the s...

"Rerouting...Rerouting." You've probably heard your GPS make this announcement when you've missed a turn. It's alerting you to take a new way to avoid the pain and confusion of being lost. The story of Easter has a similar message. Jesus came so that we could escape the path of sin and death and turn and follow Him for new life. Are you open to a new route, a new life? Join u...

An unexpected event can lead to delight or disappointment. It can cultivate an unmet expectation or a pleasant surprise. When Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, the people shouted for salvation and a savior, and they waved palm branches to celebrate a new king. They were delighted at the thought of Jesus coming to free them from the oppressive Roman government, but that wasn't Jesus' plan...

Sixty-six unique books written by different people across centuries and continents - the books within the Bible all tell the story of God’s goodness, faithfulness, and presence with His creation. The Bible isn’t one book but one story connected from beginning to end. Join us as we pull the threads of Scripture in Holy Week, beginning with God's presence, provision, and promise found in the Pas...

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:19-20Matthew 28:19-20 records Jesus' last words on earth to His disciples. His last command, His mission for us, was to "go and make discip...

What does generosity mean to you? Placing money in a basket at the end of a worship experience? Paying for a stranger’s meal? Giving your time and abilities to serve others in your community? When we look for the ultimate example of generosity, we don't have to look further than Jesus’ life. His perfect sacrifice made eternal life, love, and joy possible for all who follow Him. Jesus gave firs...

Serving others is the life purpose of a follower of Jesus. Jesus served so that others could encounter God and experience change. When we choose to unselfishly serve others, we are a living depiction of the love of Christ! Serving is an action we take, a choice we make, and a lifestyle we cultivate. Join us today as we take a look at how we can follow the example of Christ and impact others with H...

Sometimes, joining a group of people can be overwhelming and uncomfortable. It might seem easier to just withdraw from the crowd and walk through life independently. But Jesus never called people to follow Him alone. We were created to walk through life with the encouragement and support of a faith community. Join us as we learn how to prioritize intentional community in our lives. Hosted on Acast...

What are your top priorities? Work? Family? Community? Comfort? It's easy for our priorities to get shifted by what the world says, but when we study the ways of Jesus, we can be reminded of what Jesus says is important. Stand firm and commit to His way, including gathering with believers. Join us this week as we take an audit of our lives, push back against what the world is telling us to val...

When we think of rhythms, music may come to mind, but have you considered the rhythms of nature in the changing seasons? God also created our bodies with important, life-giving rhythms. Heartbeat, breath rate, circadian rhythms  - all of these point to the importance of rhythms in life. One rhythm we also witness in creation is the sabbath rest. God worked, formed, and created for six days, and th...

When we talk about following Jesus, sometimes we can get our priorities mixed up. With good intentions, we can put all our effort and time into "doing for" God instead of "being with" Him. Throughout His ministry, Jesus demonstrates the importance of spending time with the Father in order to do His work. How are you practicing being with Jesus? Join us as we learn how to practi...

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Is it saying a prayer, being baptized, and attending church on Sunday? Or is the calling to follow Jesus more? As believers, we are called to be disciples, to practice the ways of Jesus. This discipleship starts with an INVITATION, but it leads to a CHALLENGE. Are you Christian-ish, or are you a follower of Jesus? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

As we enter into a new month, join us to hear an encouraging message from John 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When life is overwhelming, what is your first response? Do you start to worry and grapple for the upper hand? Do you pray or panic? We can try to control our circumstances or give it to God in prayer. God wants us to be a people who pray first. As we close 21 Days of Prayer, let us carry forward the lessons we’ve learned: Grow in Grace, Live by Faith, and Pray First. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Our prayer for Venture Church in 2025 is that we will be a people who grow in grace. But how do we grow in grace? Begin this year growing by devoting yourself to God’s Word, accepting the grace of God, and sharing that grace with the people around you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I just worry about my kids. I just worry about my bank account. I just worry about ____. How would you fill in the blank? Worry is rooted in fear; it's rooted in what we can’t control. The good news is that God hasn’t left us alone in our fear and worry. Join us as we look to God’s Word to learn how faith overcomes fear." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are you devoted to? Your friends? Your job? Your family? Your health? There are so many good things to devote yourself to as you start a new year. What about your faith? Have you set a goal to live by faith this year? Join us for the introduction to 21 Days of Prayer as we intentionally devote ourselves to prayer, God's Word, and God's people in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

As this year comes to a close, we have an opportunity to truly pause, reflect, and rest in all God has done. By making our relationship with Jesus a priority as we enter 2025, we can demonstrate our thankfulness to God for all He has done and our faith in Him alone for all that He WILL do. Join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and learn to “mark the moments” that encourage us to walk intentio...