Venture Church Messages

Christian maturity is the process of becoming more like Jesus. It's about growing in our love for God, our understanding of His Word, and our ability to live a life that is pleasing to Him. It's not something that happens overnight. It takes time, effort, and commitment. But it's a journey that is well worth taking because it leads to a deeper relationship with God and a more fulfil...

Self-control is the ability to control our thoughts, emotions and actions.  But how do we exercise self-control?  And what is the role of the Holy Spirit and God's Word in this?  Find out in this message.

There is strength in gentleness.  Situations can be transformed simply though calm words when we act with care.  Christ demonstrated gentleness in his own life.  Find out how to follow His example in this message.

Goodness is a measure of someone's moral or virtuous nature. How then do we evaluate the goodness of God?  And how does the Holy Spirit help us to show God's goodness in our lives?  Find out in this message!

Faithfulness requires consistency and constancy.  In God we find someone who is consistently and constantly caring for us. As we walk in step with the Holy Spirit we can discover the attributes and benefits of Faithfulness in our own lives.  Find out how in this message.

The modern world is constantly moving towards instant gratification through technologies like microwaves, air fryers and online shopping.  This is leading to an increase in impatience.  Rather God wants us to grow the fruit of Patience in our lives as we walk in step with the Holy Spirit.

On Social Media, we can see how people interact with each other with kindness or unkindness.  We discover that kindness wins people whereas unkindness will push people away.  We need to see the fruit of Kindness in our lives as we walk in step with the Holy Spirit.

Jesus demonstrated Joy through his teachings, the miracles He performed, and the celebrations He took part in. But how can we experience this same joy in our lives?  Can we be joyful even in the most dire of circumstances?  Find out in this message.

Everybody is looking for Peace.  How do we obtain inner and outer peace?  What might disrupt your peace?  Is there a source of peace that is able to give us peace in different circumstances?  Find out in this message.

Love is one of the Fruits of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22. It is an essential quality that should be evident in the lives of believers?  Jesus demonstrated His love in his words and actions.  Find out how we can do the same and learn how to love one another as Christ has loved us.

In this first message in our series on Supernatural Living, Pastor Billy Ritchie introduces us to the idea that Christ died to give us freedom from religious rules and regulations. But this freedom is not so that we can serve ourselves.  Rather we serve others in the power of the Holy Spirit and demonstrate the Fruits of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Jesus Christ came to bring life in all its fullness.  When confronted with the death of a friend he was able to bring life back to the situation, literally! Jesus can do the same in our lives where we might feel spiritually dead.  All that we need to do is to be ready to take the stone away.

We all have things we love to boast about! It could be our favourite football team, our city, that epic coffee place, or an amazing restaurant we just discovered. The Apostle Paul had some wisdom to share with the Galatian Church about what truly matters when it comes to boasting. Get ready to be inspired and discover the freedom that comes with this exciting revelation. 

When we talk about inheritance, we often think of what's left behind when someone, especially a parent, passes away. But guess what? We've got something even more incredible than worldly wealth! Each one of us has a spiritual inheritance that goes beyond material possessions. And we're heirs to this amazing inheritance, all thanks to what Jesus has done for us.  Find out more in thi...

Have you ever had a difficult conversation where you needed to explain to someone what they are doing wrong and how to fix it?  The Apostle Paul had a similar situation with the Galatians.  And he was straight with them and got to the heart of the matter.  Conflicts like this remain the same today. Find out what the issue was, and how it was resolved in this message.

In this podcast episode, Pastor Jon Keel delivers a message about the transformative power of Jesus and the unity of believers in Christ. They emphasise that Jesus changes lives and share personal anecdotes to illustrate this point. Pastor Jon discusses the concept of "before stories" and the purpose of the law in the Bible. They present two pictures to illustrate the role of the law: a...

You were born with a plan and a purpose.  We may not understand it or feel equipped for it or feel someone else can do it better.  No matter what anyone else says, God says you are somebody.  God sees your potential and he wants you to see it too.  Find out more in this message from Charlotte Blackmore-Pendleton.

What do you need to do to be a Christian?  Are there rules to be followed?  Find out in this message.

You never know who Jesus is going to choose to tell other people about Him.  The Apostle Paul would have been the last person on anyone's list for this task.  But Jesus chose him and appointed him to preach the Good News to those who were outside of the Jewish Faith, as well as the Jewish people themselves.  Find out what a radical difference this made and the challenges he faced in this mess...

The song Amazing Grace is well-known around the world.  God's grace is a free gift for us even though we do not deserve it.  But do we understand it?  And what can we learn from grace in the book of Galatians in the Bible?  Find out in this message.

In this podcast episode, Pastor Billy Ritchie discusses the spread of the gospel and the early church as described in the book of Acts. He talks about the persecution early believers faced and how it helped spread the gospel. He also discusses the formation of a church in Antioch, which the leaders in Jerusalem did not plan, and the arrival of Barnabas to investigate. Pastor Billy emphasises the i...

It is important how you are dressed.  The New Testament talks about clothing a lot.  One of the most important sets of clothes we need to put on is God's armour which helps us in fighting the spiritual battles that we face daily.  Find out more in this message.

The world is where there is rebellion against God and the redefinition of good and evil. So how can you be in the world but not of the world as Jesus asked God? Find out in this message.

When we become a Christian we discover that we have to battle with our 'flesh'. It is a tug-of-war between the Holy Spirit inside us and our old desires. Find out how we can win these battles and learn how to Live No Lies.

God intends part of our preparation for heaven is warfare here on earth. We must fight the good warfare and hold on to our faith and a good conscience.