Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Hebrews 13:8-9a    Terminator Jesus is adopted by Christians who are mad at the world and frustrated with the church. They want to leverage Jesus as judge to wipe out those they don't like.   Remember the story of Jonah? Why did he run from God's call? Jonah 4:1-2  The Ninevites were Jonah's enemies and he wante...

You will be tempted to embrace 3 different understandings of Jesus: American Jesus, Hippie Jesus, and Terminator Jesus. The Gospels are How We Know and How We Grow. Hebrews 1: 1-3 Jesus is what God has to say about Himself. If you want to know who someone is, listen to THEM when they tell you who they are. When we have a distorted vision of Jesus, we will have a distorted vision of God. You learn...

Jesus is the most popular figure in the world. People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Hebrews 13:8-9a   Three images of Jesus you will be tempted to embrace: American Jesus Hippie Jesus Terminator Jesus   Today, American Jesus. I'm using the term American Jesus in a negative way because as Amercians, we tend to view Jesus through the lens of our being American...

Jesus is the most popular figure in the world. People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what Jesus looked like, but it does matter what Jesus was like. Who do you say He is?   Hebrews 13:8-9a "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas." Jesus doesn't get updat...

Want to find your place to serve? In this message, we'll hear Children's Pastor Missy Lamb as she shares about the importance of service and finding your place in Kingdom ministry.   1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.   1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:   &quo...

What is your relationship with Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jamie helps you to recognize the type of relationship that you have with Jesus.  When Jesus came, He drew a line and said that was then, this is now.  The birth of Jesus changed the world. First week, Christmas brought clarity.   Second week, Christmas brought a covenant. Last week, Christmas taught character. Today, Christmas created C...

When Jesus came, He drew a line and split time in half - BC and AD. There are also other lines that were drawn – major changes that happened when Jesus was born. There is a then before Jesus, and there is a now after Jesus.   In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how Christmas brought a covenant. Hebrews 8:6 NET "But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that...

There is a common phrase in the new testament: "but now." If there is a "now," there was a "then." There is a before Jesus (then), and there is after Jesus (now). So, this Christmas, we are going to look at some of things that changed from then to now when Jesus came.   Today, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how Christmas brought clarity. Hebrews 1:1-2 NCV "In the p...

Saying "No" to temptation. In this message, Pastor Tim Martin shares how to resist and stand firm against temptation.  Temptation is the state of being tempted especially to evil. (Dictionary) James 1-12-15.  12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say w...

We're all on a search for God. During this series, we're going to look at some of the things we often find ourselves searching for when it comes to our relationship with the Lord  What does God think about you? 1. God loves you, and He likes you, even though He knows you. Ephesians 1:5 NLT "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesu...

We're all on a search for God. During this series, we're going to look at some of the things we often find ourselves searching for when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can find God's will.  You can know God's will for your life. Ephesians 5:17 "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the...

We're all searching for God. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about searching for God's voice.   God wants you to hear his voice.  Don't ever let anyone tell you that God doesn't speak today. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jesus is the "logos" of God: communication, expression. Of course God...

Your mind is like a minefield. You are in a battle. In this message, Pastor Denny Blake of Disciples of Jesus Ministries and Pastor Jamie Nunnally of Victory Fellowship Church share how you can win the battle of your mind.  Your thoughts direct your actions. We need to think about what we think about.  We don't need to have anxious thoughts about our future. Everything is going to be alright....

What is revival? Revival a rediscovery of the purpose, presence and power of God when our faith has grown cold. Revival is a turning back to God after a period of being numb, lukewarm, or unenthusiastic in our faith. Revival is when you fall back in love with Jesus, all over again - like it was the first time. When you read the book of Acts, you may recognize that what happens during "revival...

Do you feel the weight of your past mistakes? Does thinking about the future make you anxious? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson explains how we can "redeem the time." Ephesians 5:15-16 " See that you walk circumspectly [carefully], not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." - MEdeeming the time is fixating on the future. We are addicted to t...

What is MEvenge? MEvenge is ungodly revenge. It's hurting those who have hurt you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to handle the desire for revenge.    Revenge is not the same thing as self-defense. It is a good thing to stop someone from hurting you. Luke 4:28-30  Acts 9:24-25  Revenge is not the same thing as justice. Justice is stopping someone from hurting someone else....

Repentance is not the same as MEpentance. In this message, Chance Holt explains the foundation of repentance on which we need to build our faith.    Jesus came to establish the kingdom of God.  Worldly culture vs kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33  True wealth comes from seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness.  Culture says repentance is a sign of weakness. The ways of the kingdom of God are o...

To redeem something is to gain possession of it in exchange for payment. The Bible says that Jesus redeemed us – He has gained possession of us, and the payment was His blood. Hebrews 9:12 “With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever.” MEdemption is when you try to pay your own way. The problem is, you don...

Jesus taught the "Beatitudes," but what are some of the ME-attitudes that make us MEligious? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the worldly thinking that opposes Jesus' teaching on living in the Kingdom.  Matthew chapters 5-7 contain Jesus' famous sermon often called "The Sermon on the Mount." The sermon starts in verses 3 through 10 with 8 statements...

MEligion is when your faith is all about you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to ensure that you are not worshipping MEsus. When we engage in MEligion, we are worshipping MEsus. MEligion is idolatry.   What is idolatry? An idol is anything or anyone we allow to take the place of God in our lives. Exodus 20:3 First commandment: You shall have no other gods before me or beside me....

What is MEligion? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains that  MEligion is when your faith is all about you. James 1:27 ESV Christians are called to be Christ-centered not self-centered. God came to save you, but part of that is saving you from you.    4 Symptoms of being MEligious: 1. Your spiritual disciplines only benefit you. Spiritual disciplines are the intentional activities we do...

These politically charged words exist in our culture because the church has not taught biblical manhood and biblical womanhood, and that's my goal for today.   It depends on who you ask, but toxic masculinity is the collection of negative stereotypical behaviors associated with men. What the world calls toxic, the Bible calls sin. Its not masculinity that's toxic, its sin that's tox...

Should a Christian consume the same entertainment that everyone else does? How do we know what's appropriate and what's not? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares truths and advice to help us make wise entertainment choices.  Two Biblical truths to consider: 1. Your intake will determine your outcome. Proverbs 4:23 Who you are right now is the sum total of your physical, emotiona...

What is gossip? Gossip is sharing information about someone else's life which thoughtlessly or maliciously spreads rumors or reveals private facts. It's gossip whether it's true or not, and it's gossip whether it's intentional or not. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to recognize and avoid the sin of gossip.    How do I know if its gossip? 1. Is it positiv...