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We tend to get consumed by the worries of this world and they are important things, like being fed and clothed. However, we so often forget to seek God’s Kingdom FIRST and at the same time remember that “these things shall be added” to us. (Matthew 6:31-34) How do we seek the Kingdom? What does that even mean and what is the Kingdom of God? Pastor Duane shows us how to seek God’s Kingdom. But he d...

There are a few meanings of the word “blessing” and Pastor Jacob talks about them in such a way that shows the love of God. God blesses us, He is blessed by us, and He blesses us to be a blessing. Oh, you didn’t know that God is blessed by you? Then let us show you that He smiles when He sees your face, He doesn’t scowl. He cares even when we don’t care. He truly lights up at every […] The post Th...

Jesus likes to hang out with people. The invitation of “come and see” is first to see Jesus. It’s also that you are a loved Child of God, you’ll see others as a loved creation of God, and it will lead you to be a part of community. Jesus invites us to a completely new way to be human and one of those things is to love your enemies. He even tells us to bless those who curse us, which […] The post C...

There are many dimensions to God’s presence and one of those is Love. We tend to want to love people when it’s convenient or comfortable for us, but God’s love expands beyond our comfort zones. When we think of the word “love” in the context of loving others, it’s important to remember that it doesn’t mean matching a certain emotion of someone else to make them “feel loved”. Yes, we empathize and...

God desires to be with you. His presence is proof of His desire to be with you. He isn’t here because He has to be but because He wants to be. He went through everything you see in the Bible to get to you. We tend to know He is with us but forget to acknowledge Him or make ourselves aware of Him. We try to do a lot of things right, but we cannot forget our First Love. We […] The post The Presence...

Don’t you wish the Lord would just be more obvious so you would know He is around, through a burning bush maybe? Pastor Jacob has those thoughts sometimes, too! However, Pastor Jacob is teaching us about becoming aware of God’s presence. We tend to want God to satisfy our logic or emotions with His presence but He is always with us and it’s up to us to become aware of His presence. It is crucial t...

We tend to want the promises of God without actually spending time with Him in His presence. We want the healing without spending time with the Healer. We are in a state of repentance. We have to get this right as this generation for the next generation. It is time to dig deeper, not just reach broader. Holy Spirit is beckoning us back to Him and His presence. His presence isn’t just a vibe, it’s...

First thing to know—nothing can separate you from the Love of God. God will never leave you, He will never forsake you, and He will be nothing less than faithful to you. He is always looking for relationship with you— no matter how far you have ran or drifted away from Him. There is only one of you and no one can take your place at the table of the Lord. He wants YOU reconciled back to Him. The po...

Communication or praying is not just talking or even hearing, but understanding. God said that His sheep will hear His voice, but how will we know what His voice sounds like if we do not make ourselves familiar with His voice? Pastor Jacob helps us understand how important prayer is in our lives while encouraging us wherever we are in our relationship with Jesus. The post Anchored in Prayer | Jaco...

We are living in a very heavy time. C.S. Lewis calls it, “always winter, never Christmas”. Are you feeling a heaviness of gloom? How do we live faithfully to the Lord in times like this? This isn’t the first time in history where people are wondering when the suffering will end, thinking that maybe this is the “end”. Pastor Jacob highlights stories for us that shows there are people who can hold o...

We tell our children versions of the stories of the Bible that don’t traumatize their little minds because if we made a movie exactly how the Bible describes the stories, it would be rated R. But hearing all the stories as children, we aren’t typically taught to look at the whole Bible as an entire story that leads to Jesus. A lot of the time, most people look at the Bible as a rule book, but it’s...

This is a Christmas Family Service and we had so much fun as a family! We thoroughly enjoyed each other’s company in the presence of our Savior. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas! The post Advent 2021 | Week 3 | Christmas Service | Jacob Sheriff appeared first on Victory Life Church . Support the show https://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

If you don’t have a lot of money, you can still have the love of money in your heart! Money is a poor master but it is a tool in our hands to serve the true King of our heart. Pastor Duane talks more about God’s Word on prosperity. We can trust God with our finances because we can trust Him with our hearts. We are all at risk to be self-righteous in either camp, rich or poor, but we […] The post G...

Walking 70 miles uphill, in your third trimester. Does that sound like something a woman would love to do? Does that sound like something a man would want to do with a woman who is in her third trimester? Well, Mary and Joseph did that. There are stories that are told to us as children, but do we learn the nitty gritty of the story? The birth of Jesus is not pleasant at all. Pastor Jacob tells the...

Peace The story of Zachariah is fascinating and Pastor Austin takes us on the journey that Zachariah went on–not giving up Hope. Our circumstances do not have to determine where our hope lies. The post Advent 2021 | Week 1 | From Sherman | Austin Hix appeared first on Victory Life Church . Support the show https://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/

Hope & Peace Advent is a time to remember what God remembers and forget what God forgets. When we live a life alive with the wonder of who God is and what he has done, Hope is the foundation of our thought life and Peace is the attitude of our soul. The post Advent 2021 | Week 1 | From Durant | Zach Backues appeared first on Victory Life Church . Support the show https://victorylifechurch.com/...

There is a balance in our hearts we must keep on riches. There are people who guard their wealth instead of their hearts. Having money is not the problem but letting money have you is a problem. Money is simply a seed. The LOVE of money is the root of all evil–money is not evil in and of itself. Pastor Duane brings great balance to the topic of riches by the Word of God. The post God’s Word On Pro...

If you have ever planted an actual seed, you understand that when you plant a seed it looks one way, then it dies, and when it comes back it looks completely different. That is what sowing and reaping in the Kingdom looks like! We can sow money into one person and never reap a harvest from that person, we reap in a different form. We won’t get what we gave from that person, rather we will reap a b...

Have you ever had someone do something for you and then they expect to be able to “cash in” on it from you later? Pastor Duane talks about where the harvest comes from, what the harvest is, and the timing of the harvest when we sow into other people. Just a hint: Don’t try and control the harvest. The post God’s Word On Prosperity | Part 2 | Duane Sheriff appeared first on Victory Life Church . Su...

We tend to have our own opinions on money and prosperity, but how often do we actually look at what Jesus really says about money? We will have our own convictions about how to steward money or how to give, but it’s important that we challenge ourselves to look to the Word for guidance. Pastor Duane doesn’t hold back in this message, so buckle up! The post God’s Word On Prosperity | Part 1 | Duane...

Are you a good decision maker or do you have a hard time making decisions? Did you know that there is wisdom already on the inside of you that simply needs to be activated? When you have the mind of Christ, which happens at the time of salvation, you automatically have the mind of Christ, but it will need to be activated! How do you do this? First, you need to realize you already have His wisdom i...

To view the video referenced in this message, click here. We need to slow down, show up, and step out. The world around is chaotic, but when we allow our souls to slow down without allowing the chaos to rule. When we quiet our souls, or when we slow down, we are able to be present with the people around us. And that is just part of what Pastor Zach talks through here. It’s time to engage with Heav...

To view the video referenced in this message, click here. We need to slow down, show up, and step out. The world around is chaotic, but when we allow our souls to slow down without allowing the chaos to rule. When we quiet our souls, or when we slow down, we are able to be present with the people around us. And that is just part of what Pastor Zach talks through here. It’s time to engage with Heav...

What does it look like be a part of the harvest that God has called us to? Pastor Sierra talks about what it means to be a laborer as a citizen of Heaven and a resident of earth. We have the Spirit of God on the inside of us empowering us to live life on mission. We need more laborers in The Church to be awake to His work to bring home the harvest! The post Missions Sunday | The Harvest | Sierra K...

Sin is not just a vertical issue, it is horizontal, too! What does that mean? Your sins do not only affect you, they have an effect on all of us. God’s grace and forgiveness does not mean we should just keep sinning. His grace and forgiveness empowers us to live better and live healed! We are not just trying to have a good afterlife, we are making our current life count and bring Heaven to earth....