Venture Church Messages

In this message, Joe Amaeze recounts the miraculous story of Lazarus's resurrection, emphasising that God's delays can serve a greater purpose and that death is not the finality we perceive. He explores the conversations between Jesus and Lazarus's sisters, revealing doubts and beliefs about God's timing and the power of life and death in our words. Ultimately, Joe encourages u...

In the hope-filled sermon titled "Twists and Turns," Pastor Joe communicates an uplifting message of resilience and trust in divine guidance. Expressing his love for the UK and gratitude for the opportunity to address fellow believers, he discusses his long-standing experience as a minister along with his personal family life. Pastor Joe brings attention to the inevitable challenges face...

In this message "Kingdom Miracles - Jesus Walks on the Water" we delve into the familiar story of Jesus' miraculous walk on water and its lessons on faith. Using personal anecdotes and biblical insights, Pastor Olly encourages us to embrace bold faith like Peter, despite doubts and fears. Dividing listeners into "Steppers," "Sinkers," and "Sitters," he...

Pastor Laura Conway shares about the feeding of the 5000 in John 6, highlighting the importance of recognising what we have and trusting God to multiply our offerings beyond imagination. She emphasises that no matter how small our resources seem, God can use them for something incredible. With examples from the biblical story, she encourages everyone to offer their time, talents, and gifts to God,...

In the final instalment of the "Kingdom Grace" series, the focus is on Jesus' radical teaching to love our enemies, as found in Matthew 5:43-48. This challenging message calls believers to transcend conventional interpretations of "neighbour" and extend love and prayer even to those who persecute them. Through real-life examples, like that of Corrie Ten Boom, the sermon em...

The message "Beyond Behaviour - Jesus' Radical Take on Desire and Devotion" delves into Jesus' teachings on desire and devotion in the Sermon on the Mount. Emphasising that Christianity is about more than just behaviour, Pastor Billy discusses the importance of devotion and desire for Jesus in living out the kingdom message. Through a deep dive into the topic of adultery and lu...

Sometimes you may feel forced into saying something that is not true. "You look lovely in that dress." "I have plenty of time to do that for you." "This is going to be great!" "I'm fine." In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenged his listeners to be honest and truthful.  But how do we do this today, particularly with our church family? Discover how t...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges his listeners to go further in their discipleship. By using the argument - "It was said... But I Say..." Jesus raises the bar on godly living to a level we cannot achieve in our own strength, but only through the Grace of God.  In this first message in our "Kingdom Grace: But I Say" series, James Fokkens examines what Jesus had to sa...

Don't miss this enlightening message, "God Knows - When We Are In Pain." In this heartfelt message, Pastor Billy explores God's intimate understanding of our suffering as He knows us personally. Highlighting Jesus' empathetic nature, he delves into how Jesus, through His sacrifice, intimately shares in our pain. Pastor Billy emphasises the importance of seeking closeness w...

In Pastor Mark's moving sermon, "God Knows: When We Grieve," he delves into the topic of grief and the reassuring presence of God during such periods. Drawing on his personal narrative of losses throughout the pandemic, he unfolds a universal experience of grief, triggered by various losses including death, ended relationships, or the loss of something of great value. Through the bi...

In this message on anxiety, Pastor Jon Keel shares personal anecdotes and biblical teachings to address common struggles with worry. He emphasises the importance of seeking God's peace through prayer and trust in His provision. Through his wife Vicki's story, the message offers relatable insight into managing anxiety and finding support. The message concludes with a call to seek God&apos...

In this message, explore how Jesus' experiences of human suffering, betrayal, and disappointment offer profound empathy and a blueprint for our response to life's challenges. Learn about the power of holding firm in faith and the transformative impact of forgiveness, drawing on Jesus' example to find freedom and healing.

In this final message of our series, we explore how being a peacemaker, following God's example, sets us apart as disciples of Christ. We'll discuss the proactive pursuit of peace and reconciliation, and challenge ourselves to live out the Upside Down Kingdom's values, reflecting Christ's peace in our lives.

In this great message, our Youth pastor, Kathryn Engela-Higham, discusses the final Beatitude in our Upside Down Kingdom Life series, "Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness." She explains that persecution is a reality for believers and cites biblical examples. The message emphasises that enduring persecution is essential for a godly life, as shown in the story of Shadrach, Mesha...

We were joined by Andrew Shearman who continued our teaching series Upside Down Kingdom Culture

In this message, Josh Verity delves into the Beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God," emphasising the interconnectedness of all the Beatitudes and the importance of inner purity. He highlights the heart as the core of our character and stresses the significance of purifying our hearts for a genuine relationship with God. The message warns against superficial disp...

In this message Sean Harriott discusses the importance of showing mercy as a response to God's mercy towards us, drawing from biblical teachings. He emphasises that mercy is not just kindness but an active choice to forgive and show generosity. Examples from Jesus' interactions show the transformative power of mercy in relationships. The message concludes with a call to remember God&apos...

It is easy for people to say "I'm right and you're wrong!". But how do you tell what is right? What can we use to measure Righteousness?    In the "Sermon on the Mount", Jesus encouraged everyone to hunger and thirst for righteousness. But this is not the world's values of right and wrong which seem to change with every passing season. This righteousness is based...

So often the world's approach to a difficult situation is to fight back. It is a dog-eat-dog world where the weak will be trampled on. The Kingdom Culture approach is counter-cultural, it’s Upside Down, it's not the kingdom of the world, but Jesus’ kingdom is a better way. In the "Sermon on the Mount" Jesus sets out a different approach. He makes it clear that his followers sho...

The message "Upside Down - Blessed are those who mourn" explores mourning in the context of the Beatitudes and Jesus' countercultural teachings. It emphasises that mourning isn't just feeling bad, but a deep acknowledgement of our brokenness and need for God's grace. Repentance, true mourning over sin out of love for Jesus, is crucial for experiencing blessings. By embraci...

In the first of our series, Upside Down - Kingdom Culture which examines the Beatitudes in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5, we discover what it means to be "poor in spirit". Is it something that is truly blessed and if so how do we discover this truth? 

"it is finished" is one of the most important declarations in history. When Jesus declared this on the cross on Good Friday it was a point when the world changed forever.  Find out why in this message.

Easter Sunday is a celebration of the Christian belief that the Son of God came to earth as fully human and fully divine and who died and came back to life and who offers forgiveness to all those who would believe in Him. Discover the basis for this belief in this message from our Easter Sunday service at Milton Keynes Christian Centre.

The sermon "Slowing" emphasizes the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced society to follow Jesus' way, rejecting the culture of hurry and busyness. He encourages intentional slowing in actions and thinking, highlighting the need to seek Jesus' presence for rest and renewal.

The Christian life is simple. Love God and love those around you. We are all guilty of overcomplicating things. Join us as Pastor Billy explores practical ways to help us all slowdown, unhurry and get back to the basics of a simple Christian life of loving God and loving others.