Venture Church Messages

In uncertain times our God is certain. He is at work in our lives, our churches and the nations of the world. While people plotted for Jesus' demise, God had a plan and a purpose that would be fulfilled at the Passover.

There is much in the Bible that talks about what will happen when Jesus returns in the "Second Coming". But what does this mean? And what does this mean to us today? Find out in this message.

Jesus identified when things were fake. Like the fig tree that Jesus cursed, although something looks like it should have fruit, instead there is nothing there. In this message prepare to be challenged by Jesus and determine how to respond to His call on our lives.

In the Bible we read how Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey. This took place in the week leading up to his death on a cross. What did it mean for Jesus to be on a donkey? And what can we learn from it to apply to our lives today? Find out in this message.

In the Bible the Apostle Paul talks about putting on the armour of God. This is a spiritual armour that we need to put on and use to fight our spiritual battle. One of the most important parts is the Helmet of Salvation as many of our battles take place in our mind. Find out more in this message.

In the Bible, the Apostle Paul recommends we take up the shield of faith to extinguish the flaming arrows from the evil one. What does a shield mean to us today? And how would this operate in the spiritual realm? Find out in this message.

In the Bible the Apostle Paul encouraged Jesus followers to be spiritually prepared. They were to put on armour to protect themselves from the spiritual forces of evil. Find out how the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness help us to stand firm and protect our hearts in this message from Pastor Jon Keel.

Jesus called his disciples to make a difference to the people that they met. They were empowered to do this when the Holy Spirit came upon them. Then they were Ready for Action. Find out how you can make a difference to the people you meet in this message.

At the beginning of a new year it is a good time to remember how the Lord has helped us in the past year and look forward to what He will do in us and through us in the year ahead. Find out more in this message.

The carol "Good King Wenceslas" talks about how Wenceslas went out to give help to a poor person on the feast of Stephen. 26th December is the day when churches around the world remember Stephen who was the first martyr to die for his faith. Find out more about Stephen and why we remember him still today.

Silent Night reminds us that Christ came to earth quietly in a stable in Bethlehem. Find out more about this great carol and what it means to us today in this message.

The Carol "O Come All Ye Faithful" is an invitation to everyone to join with others to celebrate the birth of Jesus. How will you respond?

The First Noel speaks about the first Christmas. It is a reminder of the circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ. But it was not always so well-known. Find out how it came back to prominence and the meaning of the words of the carol in this message.

We all have questions about Jesus. The writer of the carol "What Child is This?" had their own questions. But having found the answers they were able to write a carol that answers the questions we all ask about Jesus and about Christmas. Find out more in this message.

The Church has a long history of finding reasons for division. The early church had disagreements. But when they united it not only brought harmony but it increased the spread of the Gospel. Find out more in this message.

In this message we discover how unity that can be found in the family of God is incredibly counter-cultural. We find our unity in love for each other, recognising our differences but finding a commonality and adjusting our behaviour toward each other. Listen or watch to find out more.

In the Bible Paul often describes the Church as being a body. A healthy body is one where all the different parts are working together in Unity. To check the health of a body a paramedic will look for the vital signs. Find out some of Paul's vital signs for a healthy church in this message.

In Christ we are united in a common purpose. We are working together to build God's kingdom here on earth. So what does it look like when Christians are working in unity to achieve a common goal? And how can we overcome the things that might divide us? Find out in this message.

Jesus reminds us that the Generous Life is not a miserable life, it is a Happy Life. If we are generous with our time, our talents, our actions and our words, as well as our money, then we will receive much more in return. Find out how in this message.

Those who live a generous life are committed to the Christ’s mission. A mission that is focussed on Loving God, Loving Others, but to seek and save the lost. Jesus mission was always to Go. Find out more in this message.

The Generous Life is about being generous with everything we have. In the Bible one local church stood out for its generosity. Find out Why they were Generous, and How and What we can do to be generous with everything we have too.

Generosity begins with a generous God, because what you believe about God influences what you believe about everything. We need to fill ourselves with God's grace in order to give grace to others. Find out how in this message on "The Generous Life".

When we are living on empty we cannot live a generous life. It is more about what we need rather than how we can help others. Find out how we can find the margin and how God can help us to live The Generous Life in this message.

As a Disciple of Jesus you are commissioned by Jesus to Go, Make and Teach others. But what does "commissioned" mean? And what do you need to Go, Make and Teach? Find out in this message.

Jesus never said that being a disciple was easy. In fact some of the things that He said turned people away. So what does it mean to deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Jesus? Find out in this message from Pastor Jon Keel.