Villa Heights Baptist Church

‭‭Acts‬ ‭11‬:‭19‬-‭26‬ “Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus. And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who bel...

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭97‬-‭104‬ “Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep your precepts. I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word. I do not turn aside from yo...

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ “Do your best to come to me soon. For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for ministry.” Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mib...

Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭9‬-‭16‬ “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord; teach me your statutes! With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth. In the way of your testimonies I delight as much a...

‭‭Acts‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬-‭18‬ “Now the apostles and the brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, “You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them.” But Peter began and explained it to them in order: “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision, some...

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭89‬-‭96‬ “Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast. By your appointment they stand this day, for all things are your servants. If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me...

‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:‭44‬-‭48‬ “While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles. For they were hearing them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter declared, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing th...

Acts 10:34-43 “So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that...

‭‭Acts‬ ‭10‬:‭23‬-‭33‬ “So he invited them in to be his guests. The next day he rose and went away with them, and some of the brothers from Joppa accompanied him. And on the following day they entered Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. When Peter entered, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. But Peter lifted him...

Acts 10:9-23 “The next day, as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop about the sixth hour to pray. And he became hungry and wanted something to eat, but while they were preparing it, he fell into a trance and saw the heavens opened and something like a great sheet descending, being let down by its four corners upon the earth. In it were all kinds of ani...

‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭15‬-‭27‬ “When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ “But they all alike began to ma...

Acts 10:1-8 “At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, a devout man who feared God with all his household, gave alms generously to the people, and prayed continually to God. About the ninth hour of the day he saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, “Cornelius.” And he stared at him in terror and said, “What is it, Lord...

We continue our series in Acts and wrap up Chapter 9. We realize Peter had no power in himself to see the miracles that took place. The emphasis is on the power of Christ. Peter relied not on himself, but the power of Jesus Christ—We must do the same. Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagr...

Youth Pastor Rick Harris shares a message that serves as a powerful reminder of who we are called to be as Christians and the importance of pointing others to Jesus as we live the life that’s been given to us. Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villaheightsbc

In Acts 9 Barnabas steps in as an encourager, affirming Saul’s conversion and preaching. Similar to Saul, new believers need encouragement too. How can you be a Barnabas in someone else’s life this week? Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villaheightsbc

Acts 9:19-25 “and taking food, he was strengthened. For some days he was with the disciples at Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” And all who heard him were amazed and said, “Is not this the man who made havoc in Jerusalem of those who called upon this name? And has he not come here for this purpose, to bring them bound before the chief...

Acts 9:10-19 “Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying, and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might...

Matthew 28:1-8 “Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became li...

Thomas Brown of Deeper Waters Ministry shared a wonderful message inviting us to take a step of faith—listening and learning from God’s word as we strengthen our relationship with Him and love others as He first loved us. Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villaheightsbc

Luke 23:46 “Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.” Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villaheightsbc

John 19:28-37 “After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that...

John 19:28-29 “After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth.” Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/villa...

Matthew 27:45-49 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.” And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine,...

TJ Kimmel of CORE Missions shares the importance of missions with information and steps as to how we too can make an impact! David’s victory over Goliath teaches us key principles for missions. Here are five “smooth stones” we must carry: 1. Obedience – Before facing the giant, David obeyed in the small things. What small step of obedience is God calling you to take? 2. Resources – Goliath had arm...

John 19:26-27 “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” Check us out online! https://www.villaheights.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/19c9SSg9RN/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagra...