Victory Church | Winchester, VA: Recent Episodes
Victory Church
In Mark 6:45–53, the disciples were exactly where Jesus told them to be, yet they found themselves in the middle of the sea, fighting against the wind and struggling to move forward. Jesus saw them in the storm and came to them. This message reminds us that the storm does not always mean we are out of God’s will. Sometimes God is teaching us to trust Him when we cannot see what He is doing.
In this message, we're reminded that God calls us to intentionally humble ourselves, following the example of Jesus, who willingly laid aside His advantage to serve and save us (Philippians 2:3-11). As we clothe ourselves with humility, God shapes our hearts, gives grace to the humble, and lifts us up in His perfect timing (1 Peter 5:5-6).
In Luke 17, Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, but only one came back to give thanks.
The question Jesus asked still speaks to us today:
“Where are the other nine?”
Gratitude begins when we remember not only what Jesus has done, but who He is.
It’s easy to seek God’s hand for what He can give us, but true worship comes when we seek His heart.
Don’t let familiarity cause you to lose your awe of the cross. Take time today to remember His grace, His mercy, and the life we have because of Him.
In 2 Kings 6, Elisha prayed a simple prayer: "Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see." When God answered, the servant realized he wasn't surrounded by defeat. He was surrounded by the presence and power of God.
This message reminds us that God wants to open our spiritual eyes so we can see what He is doing around us. When He changes the way we see, He changes the way we live. We become people who trust His presence, share the gospel, and respond with obedience.
Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17
When God opens our eyes, we stop seeing only the problems around us and begin seeing the opportunities He has placed before us.
In Acts 8, God sent Philip away from a thriving revival meeting to reach one person on a desert road.
This message reminds us that God is still pursuing the one. He uses ordinary people who are willing to say "yes," and He calls us to live with urgency, obedience, and a passion for sharing the gospel. The message of the church has never changed. Our message is Jesus. As we follow His leading, we can trust that God will use our obedience to impact lives for eternity.
📖 Scripture: Acts 8:26-40
How do we live a faith that lasts?
In James 4:13–5:11, we're reminded that life is short, but what we do for Christ has eternal significance. Pastor Keith Cross challenges us to surrender our plans to God's will, invest in what truly matters, and remain faithful as we wait on the Lord. While the world encourages us to trust in our own control, our possessions, or our circumstances, James points us back to a faith that is anchored in Jesus. Only what's done for Christ will last.
📖 Scripture: James 4:13–5:11
Main Idea: Your life is short, but your legacy is eternal when it is lived entirely for Jesus Christ.
In this message, Faith Submits, Pastor Keith Cross walks through James 4:1–12 and shows us that many of the battles we face begin with a struggle for control. Whether it's the pull of our flesh, the pressure of the world, or the attacks of the enemy, God invites us to stop striving in our own strength and surrender to Him.
James reminds us that God gives more grace to the humble. As we draw near to Him, He draws near to us. As we humble ourselves before Him, He lifts us up.
The pathway to victory isn't found in self-sufficiency. It's found in submission to God.
📖 Scripture: James 4:1–12
Main Idea:
Surrender isn't the path to defeat; it's the only pathway to victory.
What do your words say about your faith?
In this message, Faith Speaks, Pastor Keith Cross teaches through James 3:1–12 and reminds us that our words carry more weight than we realize. What we say doesn’t just fill space, it shapes direction, causes damage, and reveals what’s really going on in our hearts.
James compares the tongue to a bit in a horse’s mouth and a rudder on a ship. Though small, it has the power to guide the course of our lives. But he also warns that our words can be destructive, like a spark that starts a fire.
At the same time, our words are meant to reflect a heart that’s been changed by God. What flows out of us reveals what’s happening within us.
This message challenges us to take a closer look at how we speak and to let our faith be seen not just in what we believe, but in what we say.
In this message, Faith Saves, Pastor Keith Cross teaches through James 2:14–26 and challenges us to move beyond just claiming faith into living it out.
Scripture shows us that saving faith is not just something we believe in our minds or say with our words. It’s something that transforms our lives. It produces action. It shows up in obedience.
Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, we see that faith is revealed in how we respond to God, even when it’s uncomfortable, unclear, or requires trust. Faith that is real is not empty. It is alive. If you’ve ever wondered whether your faith is growing or just staying the same, this message will challenge and encourage you to take your next step.
📖 Scripture Reference: James 2:14–26 (NIV)
Main Idea: Saving faith is a transformative force that produces tangible action.
What does real faith look like? In James 1:26–2:13, we’re reminded that faith always expresses itself through love. It’s not just something we believe, it’s something we live out every day.
This message walks through three ways we can measure our love for God:
Our conversation
“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34)
What we say matters. Our words have the power to build up or tear down.
Our compassion
“Look after orphans and widows in their distress…” (James 1:27)
Faith shows up in how we care for others, especially those in need.
Our consecration
“Keep oneself from being polluted by the world…” (James 1:27)
We’re called to live differently, not shaped by the patterns of the world.
James 2:8 reminds us, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” And verse 13 says, “Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
Faith that loves speaks differently, lives differently, and treats people differently.
Watch the full message and take a moment to reflect on how your faith is being lived out.
What does it look like to have a faith that actually works?
In this message, Faith Obeys, Pastor Keith Cross walks through James 1:19–25 and reminds us that hearing God’s Word is not enough.
Real faith responds. It listens, receives, and lives it out. James teaches us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Why? Because the Word of God isn’t just meant to inform us, it’s meant to transform us.
When we only hear the Word but don’t act on it, Scripture says we deceive ourselves. But when we receive it with humility and respond in obedience, it begins to produce something in us. Growth. Change. Righteousness.
The Word is like a mirror. It shows us where we are, but it also invites us to take a step forward. The question is not just, “Did I hear it?” It’s, “Am I living it?”
What does the blood of Jesus say about you?
In this communion message, we look at the contrast between Abel’s blood, which cried out for justice, and Jesus’ blood, which speaks a better word. A
word of forgiveness, peace, and redemption. Scripture reminds us in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned, and Romans 6:23 that sin has a cost.
But through Jesus, that debt has been fully paid.
As you watch, take time to reflect during communion.
Remember His body broken for you and His blood poured out so you could be made whole. This message is a reminder that the blood of Jesus is not speaking against you. It is speaking for you.
In Matthew 28:1–7, we see the moment everything changed — the empty tomb.
Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. He rose, just as He said.
Because of the resurrection, we don’t just celebrate an event — we receive something real in our lives today:
A receipt — the resurrection confirms the work of the cross
A birth certificate — new life and a new identity in Christ (1 Peter 1:3–4)
Power — the same power that raised Jesus is at work in us (Ephesians 1:19–20)
A passport — a future in heaven and a purpose here on earth (Philippians 3:20)
The resurrection isn’t just something we believe — it’s something that changes how we live.
In James 1:19–25, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about hearing God’s Word — it’s about responding to it.
We’re called to receive the Word with humility and openness, allowing it to take root in our lives. But it doesn’t stop there. James challenges us to react to the Word with obedience, not just listening but actually living it out.
When we only hear and don’t respond, we miss what God wants to do in us. But when we obey, that’s where real change begins.
In James 1:12–18, we’re given a clear picture of what temptation is, where it comes from, and how it works. God doesn’t tempt us — but He does give us everything we need to overcome it.
In this message, Pastor Keith Cross walks through four truths about temptation:
• It is inevitable
• It is not from God
• It follows a process
• It always has an escape
When we understand how temptation works, we can stop it before it takes root. And when we remember who God is — good, generous, and full of grace — we’re reminded that we don’t have to settle for less than what He has for us.
Faith Works: A Study of the Book of James
In this message, Pastor Keith Cross walks through four essentials of a faith that perseveres:
-
A joyful perspective
-
An understanding mind
-
A surrendered will
-
A heart that believes
In James 1:1-12, we’re reminded that God can use even difficult seasons to shape our character and strengthen our faith. When we trust God through trials, perseverance begins to grow — and through that process, God develops maturity and character in us.
In the story of the prodigal son, we often focus on the son’s mistakes.
But the real focus of the story is the heart of the Father. When the son returned home, the father didn’t shame him or make him earn his way back. Instead, he restored him. He gave him a robe, a ring, and sandals.
The robe represented a new identity.
The ring represented authority.
The sandals represented purpose.
God doesn’t just forgive us — He restores us and calls us to walk forward in the life He has for us.
Communion is a powerful moment of remembrance.
In Scripture, the Hebrew word zakar means more than simply remembering — it means recalling something with intention and responding with action.
Just as the Israelites remembered God’s mercy during Passover, Jesus gave us communion as a way to remember His sacrifice.
The bread reminds us of His broken body, and the cup reminds us of His blood shed for us. As we come to the table, we remember the Lamb of God who gave His life so we could have new life.
In Luke 10, Jesus appoints and sends out the seventy-two. He tells them the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Then He sends them. This message challenges us with a simple but weighty truth: every Christian should have a clear vision of their own life on mission.
If we don’t see a harvest, we won’t pray or pursue community.
If we don’t feel called, we won’t feel responsible.
If we don’t feel sent, we won’t seek God’s power. Jesus doesn’t just save us — He sends us.
And when He sends us, He gives us authority and power for the work (Luke 10:17–20, Acts 1:8).
When we align our lives with God’s heart to redeem the lost, He gives us:
• Perspective for the harvest
• Responsibility for our calling
• Power for the mission
The question is simple: Where has God sent you?
When Jesus came preaching, He said, “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14–15)
Wherever God builds His Kingdom, there are people behind it. Kingdom generosity has always been part of how God works.
In 2 Corinthians 8–9, Paul points to the Macedonian church — people in severe trial and extreme poverty — yet their joy overflowed in rich generosity. Why? Because they “gave themselves first to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:5).
Kingdom giving is not primarily about meeting a need.
It is about surrendering to God.
It is not merely a financial transaction.
It is an act of worship (2 Corinthians 9:12).
It starts with a desire to be generous — but it doesn’t stop there. Paul tells them, “Now finish the work” (2 Corinthians 8:11). Generosity moves from intention to action.
This message challenges us to live open-handed lives:
• Ambitious in generosity
• Consistent and planned
• Proportional to what God has given
• Private, for the honor of the Lord
As we celebrated Pastor Hartley Wigfield’s 99th birthday, we were deeply blessed to hear this powerful and heartfelt message from a man whose life has been marked by faithfulness, prayer, and unwavering trust in God.
In this message, Pastor Hartley shares testimonies, Scripture, and reflections from a lifetime of walking with the Lord, reminding us of the power of God’s Word, the importance of personal relationship with Him, and the impact a praying life can have across generations. This is more than a message. It’s a legacy. We pray it encourages you to hold fast to God’s Word and remain faithful in every season.
Rejection can feel personal, painful, and confusing but Scripture shows us it’s often purposeful. In this message, Dan and Danielle Macaulay unpack how God uses rejection as protection, redirection, and preparation for what’s ahead.
Using the life of David, they remind us that being rejected by people does not mean you are rejected by God. Sometimes God keeps others from seeing your value because you were never meant for them, and sometimes the “no” is saving you from missing your destiny.
If you’re walking through rejection in relationships, family, work, or seasons of life, this message will help you see it through God’s lens and trust Him even when you can’t see the ending yet.
In this message from our My Sacred Season series, Pastor Keith Cross teaches on Hearing God’s Voice using Genesis 12:1–4.
God’s call to Abram shows us that hearing God requires intentional focus and obedience. To hear clearly, we often need to leave behind what is familiar, quiet the noise around us, and make space for what God wants to say.
This message explores three important questions:
• What is God calling me to leave behind?
• What does God need to say to me?
• What lies on the other side of my obedience?
As we step into 2026, the Year of God’s Presence, we believe God is speaking words of life, direction, healing, and promise. Nothing is released until we respond, and obedience changes everything.
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 12:1–4a (NKJV)
Psalm 63 shows us a picture of wholehearted pursuit—seeking God early, following Him closely, and finding satisfaction in His presence.
As we look ahead to 2026: The Year of God’s Presence, this message challenges us as a church to pursue God intentionally, love people deeply, grow faithfully, and believe God for greater things.
“In Your presence is fullness of joy.” (Psalm 16:11)
David said there was one thing he wanted most, is to dwell in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 27:4).
This message reminds us that God’s presence isn’t just a tool to fix our lives.
His presence is the remedy—for our purpose, our peace, our pressure, and our power.
When we make His presence our priority, everything else finds its place.
When Jesus is announced as King, everyone responds differently.
In Matthew 2, we see three reactions:
• Herod responds with fear and hostility
• The religious leaders respond with knowledge but no movement
• The wise men respond with hunger, pursuit, and worship
This message challenges us to examine our response to Jesus as King—and whether our worship is costly, personal, and sincere.
In the Waiting Room, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Luke 1 and reminds us that waiting seasons are not empty seasons. Just like Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary, God is still moving—even when the answer hasn’t come yet.
This message reminds us that:
• Keep waiting — God is moving
• Keep working — God is listening
• Keep watching — God is coming
“For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)
In this communion message, we reflect on more than a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. Scripture tells us that when the shepherds saw Jesus, they couldn’t be silent — they were amazed at what God had done.
We remember why that amazement still matters.
From the manger — a feeding trough made of wood — to the cross made of a tree, Jesus came as the Bread of Life, broken for us. His body was given. His blood was shed. Through Him, we are washed white as snow and called children of the Almighty God.
In this message, Because of Christmas, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Galatians 3:29–4:7 and reminds us why Jesus came:
• To redeem those under the law
• To adopt us into God’s family
• To move us from slavery to sonship
We weren’t innocent when God chose us.
We weren’t worthy when He adopted us. Yet He intentionally sought us out, redeemed us, and welcomed us home as His children.
In this powerful message, we look at the siege of Samaria — a city surrounded, starving, and hopeless. Yet in the middle of crisis, God gives a prophetic word through Elisha: “About this time tomorrow…”
A promise that God can bring breakthrough in an instant.
This message explores:
• What a siege looks like in our lives today
• The danger of doubting what God can do
• The faith decision of the four lepers: “Why stay here until we die?”
• How God can work behind the scenes even when we see nothing changing
• The importance of sharing the good news once God moves If you’re facing pressure, lack, or spiritual opposition, this message will strengthen your faith and remind you: God can stop the siege.
📖 Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24–25; 2 Kings 7:1–10 (NIV)
Ten men were healed, but only one returned to thank Jesus. In this message, Pastor Keith reminds us that gratitude is not just a response, it’s a reflection of our faith.
True gratitude is cultivated by:
-
Asking a better question — “What does this situation make possible?”
-
Remembering where you started — because your progress is part of God’s process.
-
Saying what you’re feeling — because unspoken gratitude is often forgotten gratitude. Gratitude changes how we see God, others, and even our own journey.
When we choose thankfulness, we don’t just receive healing — we find wholeness.
📖 “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” — Luke 17:19
What does it really mean to be content? In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul reminds us that true contentment isn’t found in circumstances, possessions, or success, it’s found in Christ alone.
In this message, Pastor Sarah Huff shares how we can find lasting joy by:
• Valuing people more than possessions (v.10) • Understanding that possessions are not the key to joy (v.11–12; Hebrews 13:5)
• Remembering our relationship with Jesus (v.13)
• Caring for others before ourselves (v.14–17) • Resting in God’s faithful provision (v.18–23; 1 Timothy 6:6–8)
“Contentment is the internal satisfaction that doesn’t require any change to external circumstances. It’s the belief that I have everything I need at this present moment, and the confidence that when I need anything else, God will provide.”
When life feels heavy and discouragement sets in, God’s Word reminds us that our strength doesn’t come from within—it comes from Him.
In this message, we’re reminded that no fear, no anxiety, and no discouragement can remove us from the hands of a mighty, faithful God. Through Scripture, we learn how to stay connected to His purpose, reject compromise, and trust His timing—because His strength is made perfect in our weakness. Isaiah 40:31 — “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…”
In Part 2 of God’s Prescription for Peace, Pastor Keith unpacks Philippians 4:6–9 to show how we can exchange anxiety for peace by releasing our problems, renewing our minds, and resting in the promises of God.
Paul reminds us that worry doesn’t change our circumstances—but prayer does. When we bring everything to God with thanksgiving, His peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Key Points:
Release your problems & rely on God (v.6)
Renew your mind (v.7–8)
Rest in the peace of God (v.9)
In this message, Pastor Keith teaches from Philippians 4 about how true peace begins when we follow God’s plan: resolving conflict, rejoicing in the Lord, reflecting gentleness, and remembering that the Lord is near.
Peace doesn’t come from our circumstances, it comes from walking closely with Christ. Paul reminds us that our joy and peace are not tied to feelings but to faith in the One who holds everything together.
In this message, Pastor Keith reminds us that spiritual maturity means pressing forward in faith, following godly examples, and setting our minds on eternal realities.
Paul teaches that growth in Christ requires humility, focus, and discernment. We cannot force others to grow, but we can live as examples, stay grounded in the truth, and keep our eyes fixed on heaven — our true home.
Main Idea: No matter what I face, I can have joy because in Christ, I always have reason to rejoice.
Key Points:
- Stop comparing yourself to others (Philippians 3:15-16)
- Follow godly examples (Philippians 3:17)
- Avoid ungodly examples (Philippians 3:18-19)
- Set your mind on eternal realities (Philippians 3:20-21)
Philippians 3:10–16 calls us to a life of continual growth in Christ.
Paul, even after decades of ministry, miracles, and encounters with Jesus, said, “I want to know Christ…”
In this message, we learn:
-
To grow in Christ, own your shortcomings (Phil. 3:12–13)
-
To grow in Christ, press into Him (Phil. 3:12, Rom. 8:30)
-
To grow in Christ, forget the past (Phil. 3:13–14)
Spiritual maturity isn’t about arriving—it’s about pressing forward. When we forget what’s behind and press toward what’s ahead, we walk in the joy that only Jesus provides.
In this week’s message, “I’ve Got That JOY: Losing to Gain,” Pastor Rob Rainville reminds us that true joy is found not in religious practices, performance, or rituals, but in Christ alone.
Paul warns the Philippians not to put confidence in the flesh (Philippians 3:2–4), but to worship in Spirit, glorify in Christ, and trust fully in the Gospel.
As Paul declares, “Jesus + 0 = everything.” The goal of our lives is simple yet costly: to know Jesus, to let go of what cannot last, and to reflect Him completely (1 Corinthians 15:7–11).
As Jim Elliot once said: “He is no fool who gives away what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Dive deeper with us into what it means to truly gain by losing, and why Jesus is more than enough.
In this week’s message, The Requirements of Joyful Relationships, Pastor Keith Cross teaches from Philippians 2:25–30 on the example of Epaphroditus.
Paul describes him as a brother, a fellow worker, and a fellow soldier—showing us that true joy in relationships comes when they are balanced, burdened, and brave.
Balanced Relationships – Healthy relationships start with a balanced walk with God.
Burdened Relationships – Joy comes when we care more about others’ needs than our own.
Brave Relationships – Real joy requires sacrifice and courage as we live boldly for Christ.
No matter what we face, we can rejoice because Jesus is our joy. Let’s pursue relationships that bring glory to God and reflect His love.
In Philippians 2:12–16, Paul reminds us that God is at work in us but our complaining can get in the way of His work and dim our light to the world around us.
In this week’s message, Saints Without Complaints, Pastor Keith Cross shares three reasons why we should let go of grumbling and choose joy instead:
1.Stop for your sake – Complaining hinders the growth God wants to complete in you (Philippians 2:15a).
2.Stop for the sake of others – The world is crooked, but you are called to shine as a light by holding fast to the Word of life (Philippians 2:15–16a).
- Stop for the sake of your pastor – Complaining brings disunity and can keep us from the eternal rewards God desires for His people (Philippians 2:16b).
When we stop complaining, we don’t just protect unity in the church—we shine brighter for Christ in a world that desperately needs His light.
Key Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15 – “Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”
We were not created to do life alone. In a Connect Group, you’ll discover that God places us in community to grow, to heal, and to bless others.
3 Reasons to Join a Connect Group:
-
You can go further, faster in your walk with Jesus when you’re part of a community.
-
You can find healing when you join a community.
-
You could be the answer to someone’s prayer when you join a community.
📖 Ephesians 2:19–21 (NIV) reminds us: "You are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord." Whether at Victory or in your own church family, joining a group gives you a safe space to grow in your faith, build authentic relationships, and live generously.
Life isn’t always smooth, but in Christ, we can experience lasting joy no matter what we face. This week, Pastor Keith Cross shared from Philippians 2:1-4, reminding us that true joy comes when we make 3 key shifts:
-
Give Jesus Preeminence — Our joy begins by being united with Christ and keeping Him first in every part of our lives.
-
Give Others Priority — Joy grows when we humble ourselves and value others above ourselves.
-
Give Yourself Purpose — Real fulfillment comes when we live not for our own interests, but to serve God and others.
Paul reminds us: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3 NIV)
When Jesus is first, others are second, and we put ourselves last, we find the true “joy ride” of life.
No matter what we face, in Christ we always have a reason to rejoice. In this week’s message from Philippians 1:18–26, Pastor Keith reminds us of the joy Paul found in serving Christ, even in prison and how we can live with that same joy today.
Key truths from this message:
-I know God is at work in my life (Philippians 1:19)
-I believe God answers prayer (Philippians 1:19)
-I have the help of the Holy Spirit (Philippians 1:19)
-I put Jesus first in my life (Philippians 1:21)
-I put others before myself (Philippians 1:22–26)
“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21
Be encouraged: in every season, we can rejoice because Christ is our life.
In this message, A Wanted Church, Pastor Keith Cross shares from Philippians 1:1-6 what he hopes will always be true about our church family:
• Grateful when they think about us (Philippians 1:1-3)
• Joyful when they talk about us (Philippians 1:4-5)
• Boastful in what they trust about us (Philippians 1:6) No matter what we face, we can have joy because in Christ we always have reason to rejoice.
Let’s be a church that lives with gratitude, joy, and trust for God’s glory and the good of others.
This week’s message reminds us that church is more than just a building—it’s a home. A place where everyone belongs, where belief in Jesus changes lives, and where we can grow into who God created us to be.
Let’s be a church that reflects the heart of God: a place where people can find family, faith, and the freedom to grow.
What does true devotion look like in our walk with Jesus? Passion may ignite the spark, but devotion carries us through the fire. In this message, we explore how devotion isn’t about perfection or emotion—it’s about daily surrender.
Through Peter’s story and Jesus’ call to take up our cross, we’re reminded that our past doesn’t define our devotion, and choosing to follow Jesus is always worth the cost.
Passion may feel good—but devotion chooses good. Let’s pursue a deeper walk with Christ, not just in moments of emotion, but in everyday obedience.
In a dark and broken world, God calls us to shine. ✨ You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. This message is a powerful reminder that the Church isn’t a building—it’s us.
In this week’s message, Pastor Patrick challenges us to live boldly, love authentically, and be the hope our world is longing for.
We dive into Jesus' heart for the lost—and the powerful parable of the one sheep that was worth everything to Him. God’s pursuit of us is personal, persistent, and full of joy. Whether you're far off or feeling unseen, this message reminds us: you matter deeply to God.
We’re not all called to be pastors or evangelists, but we’re all called to be witnesses—through our behavior, our speech, the gospel we share, and the signs that follow.
Scriptures referenced include Genesis 12, Exodus 30–32, Leviticus 19, Mark 11, Acts 2, Romans 9, Revelation 21.
In this message, Pastor Ron reminds us that God isn’t looking for perfection—He’s looking for a willing heart. Whether it’s Moses with a stick, David with a stone, or a boy with five loaves and two fish, God moves through those who say, “Yes, Lord.”
This message will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you: you’ve already been chosen—now just say yes.
Scripture References: John 15:16, 1 Samuel 17, Matthew 14, Isaiah 41:10, Exodus 4
In this week’s message, we reflect on what it means to build a faithful foundation for the generations to come. Abraham stepped out in obedience—even when he didn’t know where he was going—and trusted God with a promise he wouldn’t live to see fulfilled. In the same way, those who came before us—especially those who served and sacrificed for our freedom—laid a foundation we stand on today. 🇺🇸 Pastor Pete challenges us to consider what kind of spiritual legacy we’re building today. Are we living to please ourselves, or are we stepping out in faith and serving others? Whether through service, sacrifice, or simply showing up, we’re all laying a foundation that someone else will build upon.
In this message from Acts 19:8–20, Pastor Keith shares four realities of revival that still apply to us today: being committed to God’s Word, open to the unusual, seeking spiritual solutions, and living with reverent awe before God. Revival is not just a moment—it’s a movement of surrender, hunger, and transformation.
This special Father’s Day message looks at King David’s final charge to his son Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28. Through disappointment, grace, and legacy, we’re reminded that the mission of every father is to prepare the next generation to go even further. Whether you're a dad, mentor, or spiritual father—this message will encourage you to lead with vision, humility, and wholehearted devotion to God.
This week, Pastor Adam Trimbur walks us through Exodus 2–4 and the story of Moses at the burning bush—a moment where God meets human weakness with divine purpose. This story reveals how God meets us right where we are—weakness and all. When we function in our weakness, it becomes easier to point all the glory to God. Don’t run from what makes you feel unqualified. Embrace it—because that’s often where God begins His greatest work.
Pastor Sarah shares 5 lessons from the life of Paul, including: don't underestimate the power of story, the importance of finding your people, it's okay to disagree, and joy can be found in a life of pain.
In this powerful message, Pastor Keith teaches from Judges 1:1–5, reminding us that praise is not just an act—it’s our weapon. When we lead with praise:
- It prepares us to see the victory God has already declared.
- It positions our hearts in humility, ready for God to move.
- It provides a space for God’s presence to dwell and fight on our behalf.
Whatever giant you're facing, learn how praise can shift your perspective, silence your ego, and invite the power of God into your situation.
IMAGINE ....what would happen if you could defeat the giants in your life? Pastor Keith retells the famous story of David and Goliath, explaining that we have stones to kill our own giants with just like David did.
Hannah Duncanson reminds us that there is power in saying "No"- no to guilt, no to our children, and no to the enemy. When we say no, that makes room to say yes to what God has for us!
In this weeks message, Pastor Keith speaks to how “Having a heart after God moves the hand of God on your behalf.” He then speak to the three ways to move shift our hearts to pursue God.
"The ability to DEFEAT your GIANT is tied to your ability to see beyond your giant." In this weeks episode Pastor Keith discusses the power that lays within your perspective & how shifting your perspective to focus on Him can help defeat and "giants" that life may throw your way.
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Keith walks us through us message titled "Empty at Easter". This dives into how the empty tomb was not a sign of mourning but a sign of Victory. - "Because Jesus is alive, I can have peace with God, a purpose for life, and power that prevails."
Today, Palm Sunday, Pastor Keith dives into the passionate topic of going ALL IN for One More”. In the message he shares 3 Essential materials that can be applied to help expand the kingdom of God.
“The church moves forward when faithful people give free will financial tithes and offerings”.
This week, Pastor Keith walks through five principles for “Going ALL IN with My Finances”. In this message, he addresses the importance of managing our finances well so we can expand our potential for giving freewill financial tithes & offerings to the church.
Celebration Sunday at Victory Church is a day of Celebration and Gratitude where we as a Victory Church Family celebrate all that God has done and will continue to do. Please join us and listen as Pastor Keith Shares a short message focused on "feeding your faith while starving your doubt."
"Because Jesus loved the church enough to give his life for it, I should love the church enough to give my life to it." In this week's sermon, Pastor Keith breaks down how the Church is not just an organization but a living organism & that "Going ALL IN for the Church is to be a member of the Church."
In order to live like Christ, we must give all that we have just as Christ did when he gave his only son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. Pastor Keith walks through the three steps we can implement in our lives in order to go "All In for Jesus".
Everyone wants to be a part of the harvest, but no one wants to be a part of the sowing. Yet our call is to be faithful to the Lord of the Harvest wherever He puts us. Mark Cannon, Global Worker from Spain, encourages us to make a footprint for the Gospel even if we are the minority.
Happier, healthier, more meaningful relationships can be achieved by knowing who is at your table. Are they partners, promoters, assignments, or parasites? Pastor Keith walks us through the importance of knowing what kind of relationships are in our lives.
Whatever happens in your life first happens in your heart. Satan’s agenda is to destroy, divide, and offend. Pastor Keith shows us that our defense to offense is to capture our thoughts, choose our words, and consider our actions.
If you want to live in the blessing of God, Pastor Keith Cross explains that you have to recognize your baggage and take responsibility for it. He explains how to live in freedom and get rid of our baggage, trusting God to redeem even our most heavy burdens for blessings.
Our differences fascinate us and they frustrate us. Bill and Pam Farrel remind us how God created us intentionally differently and how we can build better relationships as we seek to honor Him.
We are not living in revival today because we are content to live without it. God will send revival to people who will pay the price of revival. The price of revival is paid for with humility, hunger, and holiness.
When the fire of God falls, lives are changed. Pastor Keith leads us in an intentional season of seeking God for revival. In this message, he explains how we have to address the enemy, adopt the elements of revival, and anticipate revival happening. God, let the fire fall!
We all want God to be closer to us, and for Him to manifest in a real way in our lives. Yet, to experience that, we have to be the ones moving closer to Him. Pastor Pete talks about the importance of prayer and fasting, and what that looks like in our daily lives.
John 3:16 reveals God's greatest gift to us: Jesus. Jesus reveals God's great love, exemplifies God's great sacrifice, and He conveys God's great offer of eternal life to us.
Do you have a painful past? or a problematic present? Jesus came to be the missing PEACE in our lives. Peace is not the absence of problems; it is having peace in the midst of them.
Without God's promises, we are hopeless. The story of Mary provides a beautiful example of holding onto hope. Mary learned that time is not wasted waiting on God, and hope in His promises is never in vain.
How do we become a person of prayer? Pastor Keith shares that we must pray with dependence on God, desperation for God to answer, and determination that we won't give up until He does. Prayer not only changes our circumstances- it changes us!
God has given us an instruction manual to use when we pray. In this instruction manual, we learn: that prayer is relational, and God is relational; that we should pray for big, bold things; that we should pray about things in our day-to-day lives; our prayers are for the future and they happen here and now.
Prayer is the key to entering into a relationship with God. When we look at Jesus' example, we see how and when we should pray.
We must understand the Sanctity of Life from a Biblical perspective. All life is sacred from the womb to the tomb. As God's creation, made in His image, every human life is valuable and has dignity - no matter age, stage, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, sexual preference, political affiliation, or socioeconomic status.
Pastor Randy Carter shares how you can partner with God to make your church a success. Partners encourage us, support us, take risks, and create an atmosphere where failure isn't fatal.
As Creator, God made everything GOOD. To experience the fullness of the good life He intends, we must understand that we are created in His image. We are valued, loved, perfectly designed, and able, through redemption, to live a life that honors God. Pastor Keith Cross explains God's plan for gender identity and sexuality and how we can align ourselves with God's plan while showing His compassion and understanding to others.
Does how you vote really matter? Pastor Keith shares a framework for voting most Biblically this election season. He explains how we are called to personally care for our culture and how we must participate carefully so that we can ultimately exalt Jesus.
As followers of Jesus, we are to be Kingdom-focused but we have to learn to engage our culture with compassion. Pastor Sarah kicks off our "Culture Wars" series by looking at how we can live in this current culture moment without compromising our faith.
Are you seeking God's direction in your life? God wants to direct those who desire to do His will, Pastor Keith explains that there are three things we can do to help determine the direction God wants us to go: We must be open to God's direction, we must be submitted to God's direction, and we must be joyfully expectant of God's direction.
Pastor Keith shares the incredible truth that Jesus can look at an impossible situation and speak life over it. Stop seeing the death of a dream, a relationship, or even your reputation as a defeat: sometimes some things have to be removed before there can be a resurrection.
On a recent trip the gym, Pastor Keith shares how he was told "If you aren't fully devoted to it, you won't reap the benefits from it." Being fully devoted to God and to His people are the only way to reap the benefits of a relationship with Him. Moments spark the fire but only devotion fans the flame!
Pastor Sarah leads us through the story of Sarah in the Old Testament and how she had to wait to see God fulfill His promise to her. There is always something happening while we are waiting. We have to watch what happens, stay in community, and live in hope.
Jesus talked about financial stewardship more than any other topic other than the Kingdom of God. Pastor Keith explains that God isn't wanting something from us, He wants something for us. He wants to bless us as we give Him our hearts through financial stewardship. If we can trust His intentions towards us, we become motivated in our giving.
Noah's legacy was "all that God commanded him, so he did." What will our legacy be? If you are going to be faithful to your God-given assignment, it will require hard work. Pastor Keith encourages us that there's no fast lane to faithfulness but it is always worth it.
Suffering is part of our human existence and we are often faced with the ultimate questions of "why?". Pastor Keith explores the essentials necessary for finding purpose in our pain, and how God uses it to develop Godly character in us.
Our occupation is secondary, our mission is primary. Pastor Keith explains that we all have a mission, an assignment, from God that we have to identify, embrace, and fulfill. The devil works in the distractions, but we aren't accountable to our critics, we are only accountable to God.
Pastor Sarah revisits the topic of freedom, reminding us of Pastor Keith's word for 2024, "Undeniable Freedom." Needing freedom and wanting freedom are two different things. In order to be set free, we have to want it, recognize its cost, and fight for it.
What you are on the inside will eventually show on the outside. Patrick Gratch explains how important it is for us to be connected to the vine, Jesus, so that we can bear fruit. Being with Jesus makes all the difference!
Pastor Rob reminds us that the true gospel is more than just words, and this generation needs to see the gospel in action. He tells the story of the famous Azusa Street revival that took place in 1906, and explains what elements must be present for a Biblical revival to take place.
Do you feel forgotten by God? Pastor Pete reminds us that God has not forgotten us, and we need to remember God's promises to us. Just like we take time to remember those who have served and we give thanks for their sacrifices, we need to remember all that God has done for us.
A life centered on God is separated from the world, satisfied with the Word, situated by the waters, and secured by Christs work. In the final message of this series on Psalms, Pastor Keith leads us through Psalm 1, reminding us that God's measure of success begins with us having our lives centered on Him.
Lesdy Lopez brings us back to the essentials, reminding us that depending on God is the only way we can live a life that pleases Him. Depending on God means we have to develop a deep relationship with Him, spending time in prayer and surrendering control to Him.
Our Good Shepherd restores and heals us both spiritually and emotionally. How exactly does He restore our souls? It begins when we ask God to remove our guilt, relieve our grief, and replace our grudges.
In this first message in his series, On Repeat: Psalms Greatest Hits, Pastor Keith explains that we can count upon God's continual care of us. He cares for us by offering a relationship with us, accepting responsibility for us, and committing to our restoration. He is indeed a good Shepherd!
We are not made to receive glory, but to reflect glory. In this Pentecost Sunday message, Pastor Keith clarifies that when you receive the Holy Spirit and then go into the cubicle, into the business meeting, into that award ceremony- your success is not about you, it is about His power and His glory.
Pastor Cheryl Beasley shares beautiful stories that reveal the absolute love and grace of God, even in the most difficult circumstances. Our hearts hold deep treasure, but the most significant treasure is our relationship with Jesus. Pastor Cheryl reminds us that no matter what pain we have experienced, Jesus loves us deeply and He can bring healing to our deepest hurts.
God did not create us to live in fear! Pastor Keith explains that God sees possibilities not just problems, and He sees our potential not just our past.
Do you want to have better relationships with others? Pastor Keith explains that diversity is a good thing. Differences aren't bad until we allow them to cause division. The mind-set of Christ is one of humility, not demanding we are right.
Pastor Keith leads us through the story of Joshua, who had a "I'm not done yet" mindset. Joshua captured mountains, conquered opposition, and championed the next generation. As a church and as individuals, we need to have a "I'm not done yet" mindset with whole-hearted commitment to the Lord.
Do you want to live in victory? It starts with constructing a victorious mindset! Pastor Keith Cross kicks off our "Mindset" series explaining that a victorious mindset captures thoughts, casts down imaginations, and conquers strongholds. Jesus came to bring us freedom, and the mindset for victory is submission to Christ in us.
95 % of the will of God for us is found between the pages of the Bible. Pastor Rob walks us through how to really integrate the Word of God into our lives, feeding our souls, and walking in its truth.
The day that changed everything can be the day that changes everything for you! Pastor Keith gives a powerful message on Easter Sunday reminding us that because Jesus is alive, we can have peace, purpose, and the promise of eternal life.
If you experience God personally, you will praise Him joyfully! In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Keith reminds us that our shouts of praise are a response to what we've seen God do.
The strength of freedom is the joy of the Lord. If you learn the secret of abiding in Jesus, you will learn the secret of a life of abundant joy.
Missions is about making a way for people to encounter Jesus. One of our Kingdom Builders shares a powerful message reminding us that Jesus always talks about lost sheep with compassion, not frustration. When was the last time you invested your time, money, and focus on a lost sheep?
Are there things that move the heart of God that move your heart? Do you see where things are and then where God wants them to be and you feel compelled to fill in the gap? You are a Kingdom Builder who has been built to make a difference!
Stewardship is about more than finances. It's about having the freedom to love and serve God with all of your heart. Pastor Keith gives practical advice on how we can steward what we save, steward what we spend, and steward what we sow. He reminds us that God isn't after our money; he's after our hearts.
Pastor Keith Cross continues the series "Undeniable Freedom" explaining that the struggle for freedom is a continual confrontation for freedom. We have to fight for undeniable freedom by knowing our Enemy, putting on our weaponry, and utilizing our authority.
The sound of freedom is our praise to God. Our problems need the presence of God, and our praise attracts His presence!
Declarations frame your future, direct your destiny, and bring you deliverance. Pastor Keith explains how there is power in the words we speak, and how important it is that we declare freedom.
Freedom is directly related to the amount of engagement we have with God's Word. When we search His Word in context, with humility and submission, Pastor Keith explains that we will find true freedom.
Pastor Sarah shares a powerful message about confession reminding us that the first step to living in freedom is to restore our relationship with God. This starts with confession: confession to God and to others brings freedom.
Pastor Keith reviews what God has done in 2023 and casts a vision of where we are heading. He reveals that he believes 2024 will be "The Year of Undeniable FREEDOM", and shares what exactly that vision means for us.
Has the King of Kings given you a gift you withhold from others? Forgiven people forgive others! Pastor Keith explains that unforgiveness is giving a key to your heart and emotions to the person who hurt you. He invites us to experience the miracle of forgiveness- today!
Pastor Pete shares the importance of PRESENCE over PRESENTS in this Christmas message. Why is social media not as meaningful as actually being there in person? Because PRESENCE means everything! Pastor Pete reminds us that the true meaning of Christmas is wrapping ourselves in the love and comfort of the presence of Jesus.
For Vintage Christmas, Pastor Sarah Huff takes us back to the question: "What would Jesus do?" The Christmas season is the perfect time to ask ourselves this question. Pastor Sarah reminds us that the answer is always LOVE PEOPLE, even when we don't feel like it.
There's a tendency to be discouraged when we see Jesus delaying his return: it's something we've been talking about for 2,000 years! Yet the return of Jesus is imminent. Pastor Keith's first message in this series ( Israel & the Last Days) showed that we are indeed living in the Last Days. This second message, the Church & the Last Days, talks about how we can be ready for the return of Jesus.
Pastor Keith opens this two-part series with the Biblical background on the conflict in Israel, reminding us that whatever takes place in the physical realm has its origin in the spiritual realm. Israel has a special role in the redemptive plans of God, and to stand with Israel is to stand with God.
Pastor Rob Rainville continues the Troublemaker series reminding us of how Jesus commands us to give up the plans we have, the people we love, and the possessions we cherish...and come, follow Him. Sounds like too much, right? Pastor Rob explains that then we may "have nothing, but we possess everything", just like the apostle Paul. Fall in love with Jesus, face your fears, and abide in Him- the cost of being a troublemaker for Jesus is more than worth it!
To contend for the faith we don't have to be contentious, but when we follow Jesus we often have to pay the price of not being liked. Pastor Keith continues the Troublemakers series reminding us that the mark of a troublemaker for Jesus is manifested in an obedient life.
Troublemakers start movements of counter-culture that upset the world. Pastor Pete Duncanson continues the Troublemakers series reminding us that troublemakers follow Christ while spreading the good word about Him! Jesus did it with His ministry, Daniel with his mentality, and Paul and Silas with their methods.
In The Mindset of a Troublemaker, Pastor Keith draws comparisons between the book of Daniel and our culture today. Daniel was a troublemaker- but he wasn't obnoxious. He remained faithful to God by being bold and taking a stand.
Pastor Keith starts his series "Troublemakers" by explaining it's okay to be a troublemaker! Being faithful to Jesus means that we are actually called to take on the ministry of being a troublemaker for Jesus. Today's troublemakers are tomorrow's heroes.
Real change is only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit is in us to transform us, He is with us to resource us and is working through us to use us. In this final message in the "Keep the Change" series, Pastor Keith explains that real change is possible and starts with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
To pursue change, you have to unpack your purpose. What is it that makes you mad? makes you cry? God created you to solve a problem, and your purpose is always connected somehow to serving Jesus. Pastor Keith reminds us that our purpose is the reason we exist, and finding it will fill our lives with significance.
Making changes in your life requires having the right people in your life. Pastor Keith explains that the right people will stay with you and fight for you. As you give and invest in the Kingdom, your life will be enriched with the right kind of people: the kind of people that promote change.
Hope alone isn't enough to bring change, you need holy habits. In this third message in his series "Keep the Change", Pastor Keith lays out the most important aspect of real change: changing your daily habits will change your life.
Why do you do what you do? In "The Path to Change", Pastor Keith explains that we do what we do because of what we think of ourselves. In order to change, we have to rediscover what God says about us and re-evaluate what matters most to us.
The call to follow Jesus is the call to change. In this first message in Pastor Keith Cross's series, Keep the Change, we learn the six steps to prepare for change:
Admitting.. I need to change
Believing...change is possible
Acquiring ...a desire to change
Ceasing...all excuses
Taking...immediate action
Determining... I'm never going back
Generosity invites God's miracle provision. Patrick Gratch, Lead Pastor of Hagerstown's Lifehouse Church, asks the question, "What seeds are you choosing to sow that you may never get to reap but someone else will?" We often talk about reaping what we sow, but Pastor Patrick reminds us that it's even more important to be willing to sow for the next generation.
It's not enough to be aware of the needs around us, we need to be engaged. Guest speaker Pastor Randy Carter reminds us that when God allows us to see a problem, it becomes our problem. What has moved you recently? This vital message will encourage you to clarify what God is speaking to you about, and help you get engaged for the sake of the Kingdom.
Jesus said, "I am coming!" and the Church says, "Come!". In Heading to the Wedding, Pastor Rob Rainville explains the timeline of the return of Jesus for His Bride. Today could be the day! Are you ready?
Chi Alpha missionary to James Madison University, Joshua Moran, shares a powerful message about how Christ is Supreme and He is the One Who brings order out of chaos.What does that look like for you? Josh shares essential insights on how to take the next step in making sure Christ is supreme in your life.
Satan will do anything to paralyze you from accomplishing what God wants you to do. In this Summer Sundays message, Pastor Len shows us how fear holds us back, and how the love of God sets us free.
It's time for a reset. It's time to find the unforced rhythms of grace. Pastor Sarah kicked off our Summer Sundays series with a call to rest, explaining that while often our idea of rest is temporary, the rest Jesus offers is TRUE REST. It's healing and restorative. Join us as we seek together to practice the way of Jesus, and find true rest for our souls.
Our very own Lt Governor Winsome Sears delivered a humble yet powerful message for our annual Patriotic Sunday. We believe that you will be inspired by her fresh viewpoint and call to true Christianity. Winsome encourages us to take God at His Word and live a life of faith.
Our friend James Imoh reminds us of what a Father's love looks like. We have a good Father Who loves us perfectly!
In this last part of Pastor Keith's mini-series, The Harvest, he talks about generosity and how we all have seeds to sow. What are the seeds God has given you? You have to sow those seeds if you want to reap, and you will always reap when you sow by faith!
We've all been given seeds to sow: our words, actions, and time. In this mini-series, Pastor Keith reminds us that the life we live tomorrow results from the seeds we sow today. What we sow daily we will reap in abundance eventually.Some of us are in a sowing season and others are in a reaping season so don't give up: keep sowing, keep loving, keep serving, keep parenting, keep showing up!
Culture doesn't see the Church as someplace that wants to care for them because our messages often sound like soapboxes. Guest Arin Nicholson asks hard-hitting questions, reminding us that the truth of the Gospel is the reconciliation of ALL people to God. Finding someone and sticking with them is what the Gospel is all about!
Maybe you come from a background where the Holy Spirit isn't discussed, and you are unfamiliar with this aspect of God. Yet it's something we all need to talk about, explore, and experience because how we live our lives is shaped by how we experience the Holy Spirit. Pastor Keith reminds us that Jesus left the Holy Spirit as our Helper, and He wants to access every area of our lives so that He can continually fill us with His power.
Hannah Duncanson, wife to our Family Life Pastor Pete Duncanson, shares the story of Hagar who was a single mother. She was the only person to give God a name in the Bible: "El-Roi- The God Who Sees Me". God meets women in the ordinary, and truly sees them. Hannah shares this powerful message reminding us that God deeply values women and made them a crucial and indispensable role in the redemption story.
Because Jesus is King, He offers a new way of life. The Kingdom of God has a different set of values than the world. Pastor Keith explains what those are in this message, inviting us into experiencing the Kingdom of God.
In this second message in the Encounters: the Post Resurrection Appearances of Jesus series, Pastor Keith shares Peter's story and reminds us that Jesus is the friend of the fallen. A life of following Jesus is a life of sacrifice, service, and surrender. If you've fallen, Jesus can lift you up and your future can be secure: but it starts with surrender.
After His Resurrection, Jesus could have chosen to be anywhere: He chose to be with hurting people. On the road to Emmaus, the "talk of the town" was talking to them! Jesus was revealing His desire to be with them and hear them be honest about their pain. Pastor Rob walks us through this amazing post-Resurrection appearance of Jesus with powerful, fresh insights.
There was a surprise at sunrise on Easter morning! Just like the stone being rolled away that first Easter, God removes the powers, the problems, the people, and the pride that stand in your way. He lives, and our lives are forever changed because of it.
God places a premium on broken things because He can use them for His glory. Like the donkey of Palm Sunday, when we are broken, set free, and led...we get to carry Jesus, the King of Kings! Jesus is seen then and glorified.
Have we claimed the benefits God has given us through the precious blood of Jesus? The benefits of our salvation include the power to please God, physical healing, and peace of mind.
The Road to Reconciliation begins with understanding the character of God: His motive for reconciliation is love and justice. Because Jesus shed His blood, you can be reconciled to God by faith having the burden of your sin removed and the benefits of salvation released.
One of our missionaries, Paul Trementozzi, shares an incredible message on the Cross. We are instructed to "live in love" and this is what love looks like: the sacrifice of the cross. The love of God that is revealed on the cross is to be the heart of the church.
Great marriages never just happen; our marriages are as good as we are committed to make them. Guest speaker Pastor Randy Carter explains that true soulmates look for the best in each other, they shower each other with love and acceptance, they keep short records, and they give each other the confidence of a committed relationship.
No relationship in your life is neutral: people either push you toward Jesus or pull you from Him. Being connected to your church family gets you closer to Jesus! It matters that your family is connected in community because your church family helps give your family strength for life's seasons.
Because our families matter, it matters that our families serve the Lord. Pastor Keith offers 5 important decisions we must make if we want our families to serve the Lord. Let's learn together how to build a grace-based family, teach our family to worship God, become a student of obedience, and remove all compromise as we choose daily to serve the Lord.
Your perception of God directly impacts every relationship in your life. The first message in our "Family Matters" series focuses on the fact that you matter, and why you matter! Your life begins to change when you accept that You matter because: You are chosen INTENTIONALLY by your Heavenly Father, you are known FULLY by your Heavenly Father, and you are loved UNCONDITIONALLY by your Heavenly Father.
God’s plans for your breakthrough involve supernatural intervention and natural participation. You can’t breakthrough without participating in God’s plan. You can't breakthrough without humility and you can’t breakthrough without praising God!
He can do the undoable, move the unmovable, change the unchangeable, heal the unhealable, stop the unstoppable, start the unstartable. God is a God of breakthrough. Because the Breaker is Rising, we can rise and enter into His breakthrough.
Breakthrough is an invitation for opportunity. BUT opportunities can be missed. What are God's invitations and opportunities before you today? Seek them, see them, and seize them. The beginning of a breakthrough is believing for a breakthrough!
E.G.R. What's it mean? EXTRA GRACE REQUIRED. We all know one and sometimes we are one! Pastor Sarah Huff encourages us to get into God's Word on this first Sunday of 2023 and remember the importance of receiving grace from God and giving grace to others. She shares personal stories and insights to help us see the beauty of grace and prayer on this New Year's Day.
This is the greatest gift: God gives Himself to us in the person of Jesus! He's not just a counselor: He's our Wonderful Counselor. He's not just God: He's our Mighty God. He's not just Father: He's our Everlasting Father. He's not just a Prince: He's our Prince of Peace. Jesus has come to be our personal helper, our practical helper, and a permanent helper.
Of all the characters in the Christmas story, Joseph got a pretty rough deal. He could have walked away and stolen Christmas like the Grinch. Some of us have quietly walked away from people who need a relationship with Jesus, or we've walked away from being involved in church. Instead of walking away, Joseph chose to get involved and because of that, he became part of the redemption of the world.
Are you dreaming of a Christmas that is merry and bright? God is inviting you to have a "White Christmas", where your sins are forgiven and you are set free. We don't need a Savior for our situations, we need a Savior for our souls ...and that's found in the person of Jesus Christ our Savior.
We're thrilled to have two of our Kingdom Builders with us on today's podcast. Their momentum to pierce the darkness depends on those sending them. Today, they share practical ways we can go, give, send, and pray for them. We can all either be senders or goers!
As recipients of God's generosity, we need to respond with generosity by sharing with others. Being generous means we exchange our presumptions for God's plan, exchange close-fisted living for open-handed living, and exchange our objections for obedience to God.
Blessing others powerfully conveys belonging, gives a eulogy in advance, and creates an atmosphere for a person to exceed their potential. Guest speaker Pastor Rob Rainville unpacks why the ancient way of blessing others is still needed today.
In a culture consumed with consuming and driven by selfishness, we can respond to Hell's greed with Heaven's generosity. Our first message in "A Blessed Life" series reminds us that a blessed life is an obedient life. When we bring to God what belongs to Him, we can live a life where financial stress is replaced with financial peace. We can live free from debt where we find joy in obediently giving to make a difference both now and in eternity. We can live a blessed life.
This Celebration Sunday we had the privilege of hearing from Suzanne Spolarich, one of our missionaries who serve in France. Suzanne inspires us to continue to pray, give, and go for the Kingdom of God.
When given access to excess, do we execute faithfulness like Joseph did? We have to remain humble, release our past, remember God's Providence, and rest in His promises.
The waiting season is an opportunity for deeper intimacy with God, an opportunity to invest in others, and an opportunity for an increase in your gifting.
You can't go to the top unless you've been tested. Stewardship is pleasing God with what little you have today so that you can be entrusted with much tomorrow.
For us to fulfill our destiny, we must make the right choices during our "determining season." Biblical prosperity is actually both spiritual and material: prioritize the presence of God in your life, and you will be blessed and become a blessing to others!
God gives us new insight when we go through doubting seasons: but we have to anticipate our exit and allow God to lift us out. Praise is our exit strategy!
Strength for every season is set in motion by a God-designed dream. God has designed a dream for everyone at every stage of life. He has left no one out: it's Dream Season!
Home is a place of belonging. Victory is a place where everyone is welcome, no one is perfect, and Jesus changes everything.