Vertical Church Sermons

This message is the second installment of our new series, "Vertical Values." We believe it so is important to hold to a set of values, because what you value dictates what you live for. Join us on this multi-week series as we do a deep dive on some of our value statements as a church. Value Statements: -Invite, Train, Send. -1023 Leader -Marathon Mentality To rewatch this or other messages go to o...

Today marks the beginning of our new series, "Vertical Value." We believe it so is important to hold to a set of values, because what you value dictates what you live for. Join us on this multi-week series as we do a deep dive on some of our value statements as a church. To rewatch this or other messages go to our app or website: Website: https://www.verticalchurchblairsville... App: Vertical Chur...

It is so often difficult to trust, even in the good times. It is even harder to trust in times of trouble, yet this is what God calls us towards. We are to trust even in the middle of the storm. Join us as Pastor Phil walks us through how to place our trust in Jesus even in the midst of trouble and how doing that can bring about Perfect Peace. Scripture: Proverbs 3 To rewatch this or other message...

In this message, Pastor Phil walks us through the story of Peter. His fall and Jesus' response. Jesus takes the time to restore the relationship, even after his failure. Join us as we learn from this story, and see how God is calling us towards repentance and towards Himself. Scripture: Luke 22 John 21 To rewatch this or other messages go to our app or website: Website: https://www.verticalchurchb...

The hard reality is that peace and trouble can coexist. The upside is that even in our trouble we can find peace, but we need to position ourselves for it. One of the ways we can do this is through praise. In this message, Pastor Phil walks us through John 16 and Psalm 34 and how important it is to keep praising even in the midst of our trouble. Scripture: John 16 Psalm 34 Revelation 21 To rewatch...

We can have such peace in knowing that we have access to salvation in Jesus. The crazy thing about it is that it is completely unearned. There is nothing we can do to to earn that salvation. Join us as Pastor Drew walks us through the grace and mercy of God and also what comes next Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 To rewatch this or other messages go to our app or website: Website: https://www.vertical...

One of the things that is hardest to achieve in our American culture is rest. The idea of trying to implement a Biblical Sabbath is so challenging when we feel like we have to fill every moment of our lives. Join us in this message from our "perfect peace" series as we learn how to slow down, and rest in the Father. "The sabbath can help us heal and be whole." Scripture: Mark 2 Genesis 2 To rewatc...

We are constantly looking for peace in our lives. We continue to get more and more busy, and peace seems more and more unattainable. The Bible even promises us we will have peace in God, but it also promises we will have trouble. There is a tension in our lives between trouble and peace. Join us this week as Pastor Phil unpacks what it looks like to have peace in God. "We can have peace in the mid...

Often in our lives we are over-booked, over-worked and over-stimulated. With the best intentions, we will fill up our lives until they pour over. But what if a full schedule isn't the same as life to the full in Jesus? In this message, Pastor Phil walks us through of what life to the full in Jesus might actually look like. God wants us to have lives full of beauty, love and grace, but sometimes we...

Jesus didn't just save us He planted us. He has an incredible purpose and plan for us to advance His Kingdom. Join us as Pastor Phil walks us through the process of Photosynthesis and what it can teach us about the gospel. We pray this message will inspire you to go out and help people reconcile with Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5 To rewatch this or other m...

God wants to take you on the ride of a lifetime. When we follow the Lord he will take us on a beautiful Journey. Far better than we could ever achieve on our own. Join us as Pastor Drew takes us through this message, "The Ride of a Lifetime." We hope this message inspires you toward the things of God and to encourage those around you too do the same Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10 To rewatch this or o...

We are supposed to be the salt of the earth. But what does that look like in our lives? What kind of salt are we? In this message, from our series "Flourish," Pastor Phil walks us through Mark 9 and Romans 5 and what it looks like to be "good salt." We hope this message will provide you hope in this time, and encourage you that the Lord wants to push you into a place where your soul will flourish....

In this message, from our series "Flourish," Pastor Phil highlights the story of Elijah from 1 King 19. In this message Phil walks us through the crazy ups and downs that lead Elijah to a difficult place in his life. Even though he wants to give up, God continues to push him forward towards what's next. We hope this message will provide you hope in this time, and encourage you that the Lord wants...

In this message, from our series Decisive Battles, Pastor Phil highlights the Raid at Cabanatuan, a daring rescue mission from the Second World War. Hearing a story like this can be exciting and inspiring... but when we look at our lives do they look like this? Are our lives a rescue mission? Jesus came on the greatest rescue mission of all time, to save us. Now it is our turn to go out and delive...

In this message, from our series Decisive Battles, Pastor Drew showcases the importance of not just being a hearer of the word but a doer. It is so important that we allow the Word of God to penetrate into our lives and allow it to transform it. Join us as drew walks us through what it looks like to have a God honoring lifestyle. We hope the Lord uses this message to speak to your heart and call y...

Welcome to our series "Decisive Battles!" In this sermon, Pastor Phil takes us through the battle of the Alamo and how it can be applied to our lives. We have to ask ourselves, in the end, does what we believe in cost us something? Join us to find out how all this connects and why you should get rid of your ugly pet too! We pray the Lord uses this message to speak into your lives! "There is no suc...

Welcome to our series "Decisive Battles!" In this sermon, Pastor Phil takes us through the battle of the Alamo and how it can be applied to our lives. We have to ask ourselves, in the end, does what we believe in cost us something? Join us to find out how all this connects and why you should get rid of your ugly pet too! We pray the Lord uses this message to speak into your lives! "There is no suc...

Welcome to our series "Decisive Battles!" In this sermon, Pastor Phil takes us through the story of a WWII combat medic that changed everything for his battalion. One of the things that slows many of us down is we don’t really ask for help until we are desperate. Nobody calls for a medic or reinforcements until the situation doesn’t look good. The reality is we all need the ultimate medic, Jesus....

Welcome to our new series "Decisive Battles!" In this sermon, Pastor David unpacks the importance of relationships in our lives. Join us as we learn how to steward and protects the relationships God has blessed us with. "If you want to win decisive battles you have to go to the right source for answers." Scriptures: John 17:20-23 Galatians 5:14-21 Romans 12:18 To rewatch this or other messages go...

Welcome to our new series "Decisive Battles!" In this first sermon, Pastor Phil utilizes a battle from WWII to illustrate the importance of integrity in our lives. Be sure check back here weekly for new messages! "If you want to win decisive battles in your life the first thing you must protect is your integrity before the Lord." Scriptures: Proverbs 21:3 Proverbs 22:11 Psalm 119:9-11 Battle: 1940...

We all need to check the source of what is flowing in and out of our heart. It is in our human nature to try to find things to fill the voids in our hearts. So often we try to fill this void with external things. However, we can find internal peace in Jesus. This sermon unpacks the tension from our "external enemies." We pray God uses this message to remind you of the peace that is found only in h...

This message is a continuation of our series, "Check the source." Join us as Pastor Drew Grubbs walks us through the life of David and why he was a man after God's own heart. From his great moments to his pitfalls Drew utilizes David's life as an example for how we are supposed to run the race. Scriptures used: 1 Samuel 22: 1-2 2 Samuel 23: 20-23 To rewatch this or other messages go to our app or...

This sermon continues us through our series, "Check the Source." Pastor Phil takes us through Genesis 3 and highlights the differences between what it looks like when the Lord speaks into our lives and the enemy. We pray this message inspires you to check the source in your life! Scriptures: Genesis 3:1-21 "The enemy doesn’t have new tricks, just new tools." To rewatch this or other messages go to...

Who told you that? It is so important that we look at our sources and ask ourselves this same question. In this week's sermon, Pastor Phil talks through the idea of knowing who your source is, and why it is so important that the source of your life is not yourself, but God. Join us in the first week of our new series "Check the Source." "Faith leads you to trust in God over yourself. Fear leads yo...

What does it take to be a leader? In the last installment of our series, "Control," Pastor Phil unpacks the idea and importance of leadership within our church. You are a leader, and we believe God wants to use you in a mighty way. We pray that this message empowers you to take a step of faith towards whatever God is calling you towards next. Scriptures used: Mathew 4, Romans 12 To rewatch this or...