Venture Church Messages

Becoming a mom is one of God's greatest blessings! So if motherhood is such a gift, why are so many moms anxious, discouraged, or overwhelmed by the feeling of failure? Moms, rest in the freedom of knowing that your anxiety is not a sin; it is a challenge to be managed. Rather than faking your feelings, confess your weakness to a strong God, and find hope in His promises. God sees you; He hears yo...

Smile for the camera! Everyone wants to project a picture-perfect image, but no family has it all together. Whether single or married, we all face struggles to build and grow relationships that honor God. In this introduction to the "Picture Perfect" series, singles will receive encouragement and principles to help live their lives with the right people. In every season of life, we can believe the...

Do your desires, dreams, and direction reveal a life designed to impact self or a life designed to impact others - to ensure their eternal destination is Heaven? Sin is selfish, and its salary is death. Thankfully, faith opens the door for God's grace to come in and give life to what was dead. This new life doesn't indicate perfection, but it does indicate a new priority to pursue God and His ways...

In the Old Testament, two kid goats were used for the cleansing of the people's sin. One goat was used as a sacrifice to pay the penalty of their sins, and the other goat (the scapegoat) was released into the wilderness, taking with it the blame and condemnation for sins of the people. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, fulfilled BOTH roles. Jesus took all of God's righteous fury so that we c...

Have you ever been in a situation where all hope seemed lost? Your job? Your marriage? Your kids? Your addictions? Your health? Our circumstances can rob us of almost everything including our joy. But there is one thing our circumstances can not steal - our hope. Biblical hope is the confidence that a better day is coming because of the finished work of Jesus. So how do you know you have this hope...

What if you worry more than you worship? What if you harbor resentment and anger toward that person who hurt you? What if you give in to that temptation even when you know better? Are God's promises really true for the broken, the flawed, and the sinful? As human beings, we tend to perceive God through a false lens of extreme justice or extreme redemption, but He is neither out to get us nor unaff...

I would be happy if… Do you ever find yourself thinking that life would be so much better if only you had more? What do you think is the key to your happiness? More possessions, new experiences, and better circumstances? This world promises us happiness but will leave us disappointed and wanting more. More doesn't bring the great joy and lasting happiness we thought it would, but when we trust God...

When did you last experience a season of blessing? What about a season of burden? Maybe it feels like you are in one of these seasons right now. Often our circumstances shape our perspective and life either feels like a feast or a famine, but what if there are blessings taking root in your season of burden? The blessing that endures forever is connecting in a relationship with the Blessing Giver,...

Have you ever expected a plan to lead you to a mountain-top experience only to be detoured through an unexpected valley, instead? Sometimes it is in the detours that God develops our character the most. Regardless of where we find ourselves, it is important that we stay the course on our journey of faith in both the highs and lows of life. By looking at the life and experiences of Joseph, we can l...

Do you ever feel like you have to pretend, present perfection, or please others to climb the ladder of success? What’s your measure for success in life? Do you sometimes think you’ll never measure up? The world constantly bombards us with the message that if we just present ourselves a certain way, we can have all the success we could ever want. Today we will look at three people who were chasing...

Without an understanding of how God created us, it can be easy to place our identity in fleeting things that give us a false sense of security. Men and women were created in the image of God, but when sin entered the world, it caused death, pain, and conflict. Through the work that Jesus did on the cross, death surrenders to life, pain turns into purpose, and conflict becomes a calling. When our i...

As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of The Jones County Campus, it's a perfect opportunity to celebrate the covenant relationship that binds God's followers together as a family - The Church. Our faith may be personal, but it is not meant to be private. We are called to join His movement and with purpose, to go and rescue others as we go! Too much is at stake to ever settle for...

We all wear different hats and fulfill different roles in life - from son or daughter to father or mother; from employee to boss; from acquaintance to intimate friend. Among these roles, many also serve as a husband or wife. Not only is marriage God's unique design, but within a marriage, spouses have both a unique purpose individually and as a couple to advance their impact in the Gospel story. S...

Have you ever found yourself just going through the motions of life? Ever wondered who you've become or where your life is going? Maybe you've even questioned your worth and value as a human being. Most of us have a self-view that is a product of our cultural and social influences and life experiences. Whether we've religiously followed the rules or tried to write our own, we can either construct...

Do you know why 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by the beginning of February? Because most of us aren't prepared to battle our temptations and the pool of desire. We all have an enemy (the devil), and he takes what is true and distorts it so that we fall for his lies. Knowing how to fight the battle is the key to finding the strength to push back the darkness. Yes, it can sound scary to face a...

There is a dirty four-letter word that many feel is an evil necessity or a means to an end - WORK. Did you know that God created us to work? As a matter of fact, Genesis tells us that God, who is the author of everything, worked six days and then rested. That means we are like God when we work. But for many of us, we hate work because it can be a pit of difficult circumstances and destructive cowo...

Have you ever wondered where the saying, "The handwriting is on the wall" came from? It actually came from the story of King Belshazzar in the book of Daniel in the Bible! The King of Babylon, King Belshazzar was prideful and flagrant against the Lord, idolizing comfort, pleasure, and materialism. If you want to have an amazing 2022, you need a plan, place, and process that will help you grow in y...

Pride is like a cancer that slowly and silently destroys us, but there is a danger in using God to build your kingdom instead of being used by God to build His kingdom. If you want a better year than the year before, examine the pride in your life and root it out with the help of Jesus. When you walk in humility with a grateful heart, you'll develop a deeper relationship with God and discover you'...

Happy New Year! Doesn't the promise of a new start sound like a breath of fresh air after the past 24 months? If you want 2022 to be the best year ever, we've got a word for you from the book of Daniel that will equip you to march into the new year with a confident faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas presents have been opened, and new year resolutions are within sight. As we sit between the craziness of the holiday season and pressures of a new year, contemplating a new diet plan or self-improvement goal, know that there is a better option. Let PEACE be your focus and your aspiration for 2022. Walk through scripture with us to find God's plan and begin the journey towards peace. Host...

The countdown to Christmas is on, and so is the pressure that comes with it! Feeling financial stress? Family stress? Or even the stress of not enough faith? Assigned to be the earthly father of Jesus on that very first Christmas, Joseph gets your stress!  When we look at Joseph and how he responded in midst of his fear, we discover a hope that promises to deliver us from our chaos. Hosted on...

Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Work stress, marriage, comparison, loneliness—we weren’t meant to carry the weight alone. Learn what it looks like to lay your burdens at the cross and receive God's promise of rest when you walk with Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? For some, this holiday season may be a season of more stressing than blessing. From minor inconveniences to deep emotional pain, we are all faced with pressure. While it might be tempting to just hide your suffering, there is a better way. God sees us and will not leave us alone in our distress. Find out how to change your perspective on suffering a...

Turkey feast, friends, family, football—there are countless reasons to be thankful this week! But in this season of hustle and hurry, anxiety and depression begin to overwhelm so many people. Instead of letting these lies captivate our minds, let’s learn to be captivated by the glory and goodness of God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling the pressure to follow the crowd? Facing opposition can be intimidating, but one person with God is the majority. Learn to overcome the pressure to kneel by standing with God and on His promises! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.