Venture Church Messages

We know that God rested on the seventh day and called the Israelites to hold a Sabbath day once every seven days. But how often do we take a Sabbath rest? Discover the importance of the Sabbath and the 4 steps to take on a Sabbath day in this message.

Modern life has so many distractions.  And many of these are in the palm of our hand! How do we carry out a digital detox and find the time to be silent and reflect? And where can we do this? Discover some great principles in this message!

Most of us are just too busy to live an emotionally healthy and spiritually vibrant life. Hurry is incompatible with the way of Jesus. The love, joy, and peace that form the nucleus of Jesus’ kingdom are all impossible in a life of speed. We must “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry.” In this message, learn how to Un-Hurry as we begin our exploration of The Way of Jesus. 

Generosity to others is a response to God's grace and generosity to us. We are called to live a transformed life where we Love, Serve and Give to those around us. Find out more in this message.

The Apostle Paul warned that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil". Money in itself is neither good nor evil. It is what we desire to do with it that matters. In this message explore the difference between getting rich and being rich and how serving others with generosity and compassion is a key part of being ‘rich’.

Jesus demonstrated God's love for us in the way He gave, served and loved others. In this message, discover how embracing God's love leads you to give, share and love out of the abundance of your life. 

In the Bible, we read how Ezra journeyed from fear to faith. He took specific steps to pause, pray and propel before moving out in faith into what God was leading him and the people of Israel. Discover how you can apply these principles in your life in this message.

In this message we delve into the book of Ezra, exploring God's work amidst trials and triumphs. As we witness the reconstruction of the temple, we learn to trust God in fear, discouragement, and opposition. Through prayer, fasting, worship, and staying in the Word, we navigate challenges, knowing that God's grace sustains us. Cast your cares upon Jesus, for He cares for you.

When we fast and pray we find ourselves walking closer to Jesus and God. Our eyes are opened to see what God wants us to do and it heightens our spiritual awareness. Discover how this changes how we live our lives and deal with the situations that we face.

In the Bible, we read of how Ezra was faced with a great difficulty and how he responded by calling for everyone to fast and pray. Out of the place of prayer and fasting came humility and faith in God and everyone was aware that the hand of God was on them. As we journey through life, we are called to draw near to God, to call upon the Lord, to humbly seek him and to pray and fast.

Christmas is a time for presents and gifts. Over 2000 years ago, the Greatest Gift was born in Bethlehem. But who is it for? Find out in this short Christmas Eve Message. Christmas is a time for presents and gifts. Over 2000 years ago, the Greatest Gift was born in Bethlehem. But who is it for? Find out in this short Christmas Eve Message.

From the time of Jesus' conception to his birth and beyond there was praise and rejoicing. We find many of the characters in the Bible that we read about at Christmas time praising God because of his Son. Can we do the same this Christmas?

As Christians, we should be as excited and filled with joy and wonder as we approach Christmas because we have so much to be joyful about.  The arrival of Jesus, God's only son, on earth was joy coming into the world. The implications of his birth are not only transformational but eternal in their extent. Discover more about this joy in this message.

Do you love to hear a good story? What interests you most? Is it a love story, an adventure story, or a story of overcoming a difficult situation? We all have stories to tell. Whether you are a great storyteller or not, there is one story that you need to share with others. And that is the story of how Jesus made a difference in your life. Be inspired to tell your story and discover how this simpl...

When you serve your neighbours, your friends and your community, you are making a difference in the world. But what is our motivation for doing this? In this message, discover the Blessings that come when you serve others and the basics of how you should serve others and God.

There is something about eating together with someone that lowers the barriers and encourages conversation and even laughter! Jesus understood the importance of sharing meals. He regularly ate with people that the religious leaders would not give the time of day to. The early church continued the habit of sharing meals and welcoming people to join them. Rediscover the value of eating with others a...

‘Hearing’ is an event; it is something which happens to us as a natural process. But ‘Listening’ is an action; it is something we consciously need to do – It’s paying close attention and considering what you are hearing! For us to be able to be a BLESSing to our community we need to learn to listen.

Jesus called his followers to be lights shining in a dark world. But how do we do this? Where do we start? It all begins with being present and praying for God to show us the needs of our neighbours and communities. Find out more in this message.

From the beginning of time, human beings have had to make choices between good and evil.  In the book of Genesis, we read how Adam and Eve made the choice between two trees.  One they could eat the fruit of.  The other they were forbidden to eat the fruit of.  We face the same dilemmas today.  Eating from the wrong "tree" has consequences?  But how do we learn to eat from the "tree...

In this message, "This is Us - Bringing Your Best," we explore another core value that can shape our church community. It emphasises the significance of embracing values like compassion, forgiveness, and love, inspired by Christ's teachings. The message candidly discusses the struggle with the concept of giving one's best, often rooted in personal insecurities. However, it high...

Have you ever lost something?  You will remember the emotions of panic, anxiety and worry until you find what it is you have lost.  Jesus told three stories of individuals who had lost something and how happy they were when they found what they had lost. He did this to show God's passion for finding lost people who need to know that God loves them. Discover more about these stories and how to...

One of our values at Milton Keynes Christian Centre is that we are given to generosity and we will lead the way with irrational generosity. But how can you be generous?  In this message you will learn about the many ways that you can be generous to others, what the Bible has to say about generosity, and how you can apply these principles to your life.

You are made in the image of God and loved by Him.  He has a plan and a purpose for your life.  But you are not made to do this all by yourself. There is a community of people who love you and want to see God at work in your life and help you discover what God has called you to do and cheer you on! Make sure to listen to this message and discover more about His plan for your life.

Do you need a deeper understanding of forgiveness and its profound impact on our lives? This powerful message highlights the transformative nature of forgiveness, emphasising the importance of extending grace to others as we have received it from Christ. It offers practical steps and biblical guidance, reminding us that forgiveness is not just a concept but a life-changing practice rooted in our f...

If someone were to see what you do, what would they think you value most?  What we do, for good or bad, demonstrates our values.   One of our key values at Milton Keynes Christian Centre is that we are saved to serve.  We believe that Jesus has saved us from sin and death and we should serve others as Jesus would in response.   Find out more about this concept and how you can put it into practice...