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On Mount Sinai, Yahweh arrives in glory and power, and invites Moses up into the fiery cloud at the top of the mountain. This same glory was revealed to us in Jesus, and dwells inside us by the Holy Spirit. Are we aware of the presence around us and within us every day?
IN THE FIRE //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
On Mount Sinai, Yahweh arrives in glory and power, and invites Moses up into the fiery cloud at the top of the mountain. This same glory was revealed to us in Jesus, and dwells inside us by the Holy Spirit. Are we aware of the presence around us and within us every day?
IN THE FIRE //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
After freeing them from their slavery in Egypt, God leads the people of Israel through the sea in a pillar of fire, a physical manifestation of His presence. Today, we follow the flame of God by His Spirit living within us. We watch for and follow His every move as He leads us on.
IN THE FIRE //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
After freeing them from their slavery in Egypt, God leads the people of Israel through the sea in a pillar of fire, a physical manifestation of His presence. Today, we follow the flame of God by His Spirit living within us. We watch for and follow His every move as He leads us on.
IN THE FIRE //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
In the wilderness outside of Egypt, running from his past, Moses finds himself called into something greater than he could have imagined. Right now today, in your world, God is up to something, and He is sending YOU. What does it look like to encounter Jesus face-to-face and join him in what he's doing?
IN THE FIRE : THE PLACE OF POWER //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
In the wilderness outside of Egypt, running from his past, Moses finds himself called into something greater than he could have imagined. Right now today, in your world, God is up to something, and He is sending YOU. What does it look like to encounter Jesus face-to-face and join him in what he's doing?
IN THE FIRE : THE PLACE OF POWER //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
Through a sign of F I R E, God speaks a promise to a man named Abram, a vow to bless him and his descendants. This promise is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who has proposed to us through his shed blood and his resurrection from the grave. Right now, He promises abundant life to anyone who puts their faith in him.
IN THE FIRE : THE PLACE OF POWER //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
The final series in the "Along the Road" trilogy...
Through a sign of F I R E, God speaks a promise to a man named Abram, a vow to bless him and his descendants. This promise is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, who has proposed to us through his shed blood and his resurrection from the grave. Right now, He promises abundant life to anyone who puts their faith in him.
IN THE FIRE : THE PLACE OF POWER //
The Scriptures are full of stories in which Yahweh meets his people in fire. At times, it's a place of trial and testing. Other times, it's a sign of His presence. When we feel the heat rise and the pressure build in our lives, we can trust that the power and presence of Jesus is with us, even there.
The final series in the "Along the Road" trilogy...
Every part of the body has a role to play, and the Holy Spirit gives each person special gifts to encourage, help, sharpen, and equip each other for ministry. Our job is to lean into using these gifts, fan them into flame, and ask God for more!
BELONG //
Inside all of us is the deep desire to belong in a group of people. As children of God, we find true belonging in being fully known and fully loved by Jesus, and then bringing our real selves to the people God has placed in our lives.
In this time of history where Jesus is not physically here on Earth, the Church is to be his BODY, going and doing all the things that he did. In this body, EVERYONE has a role, and we all must be united if it is to function properly.
BELONG //
Inside all of us is the deep desire to belong in a group of people. As children of God, we find true belonging in being fully known and fully loved by Jesus, and then bringing our real selves to the people God has placed in our lives.
The Church of Jesus is meant to be a "called-out assembly", a group of people who pursue connection with Jesus and with each other in their day-to-day lives. We have a responsibility to link arms, to carry each other's burdens, and to spur each other on toward Jesus!
Inside all of us is the deep desire to belong in a group of people. As children of God, we find true belonging in being fully known and fully loved by Jesus, and then bringing our real selves to the people God has placed in our lives.
Keeping the heart with God is the great challenge of the believer on this side of eternity. It requires keeping a close watch on one's thoughts and affections, constantly looking within for any sign of drifting. The work is ours to do, but we find the power in JESUS!
God wants to reveal Himself, and He speaks to us personally in many ways. To hear from God, we have to know His voice, which requires us to posture our hearts and tune our ears to His presence as we pursue revelation.
The fire of God's presence guides us, refines us, and sets our hearts ablaze. He is with us, even when we don't feel like it. Jesus lights the fire in our hearts, and it's our responsibility to fan the flames of the people around us.
Why is it that some people seem to have a special relationship with God? These completely normal, everyday people have discovered real intimacy with Jesus in the secret place, with no one else around. The devil is in the business of busyness because the reward of getting away with Jesus is immeasurable.
Jesus longs for intimacy with you. He's crazy about you! God longs for the stuff that nobody else sees, just you and him. Truly living as the bride of Christ will transform every part of your life. Jesus is proposing to you today, and offering you real life and eternal pleasures.
So many "Jesus-followers" spend their lives stuck in a never-ending cycle of religious striving and checking boxes, when God is calling us all into deep, intimate relationship with Him. In Scripture, David stood out as someone who really, REALLY knew God. What made him "a man after God's own heart"?
Today we celebrate all that God has done over the last 10 years as we look ahead to our bright future!
No spiritual battle is won without our most powerful weapon: prayer. What a gift it is to be able to talk to God at any moment of the day! When we pray, miracles happen, we receive strength and power, and we get to know God's heart as we are transformed to be more and more like Him.
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense, especially in this war with the flesh, the world, and the devil. It's time to take advantage of the armor that Jesus has given us! This is life or death.
The enemy gains a huge advantage in this fight when they can trap us in habitual patterns of thought that go unnoticed. These strongholds come in all varieties, but they always end up keeping us from the freedom and fullness of life with Jesus. It's time for these chains to break.
We live in a populated universe. There are many more characters in this story besides you and God, but angels and demons are probably not what you've thought them to be... What are these spiritual beings like, and how do they operate in our day to day lives?
In this war for your soul, you have a very real enemy who does everything he can to keep you from meeting Jesus. Once he loses that fight, he and his forces put their efforts into keeping you from experiencing the abundance of life that Jesus offers you. If you want to win this fight, you have to know your enemy.
You were born into a world at war. It's happening whether you acknowledge it or not. There is a real enemy who has made it his aim to steal, kill, and destroy everything God calls good. It's time to wake up and start breaking the agreements that have given the devil a foothold in our lives.
The grave is EMPTY! Death is defeated forever.
What happened in the unseen on this history-changing weekend?
Seasons of affliction come for us all. When we face difficulty in our lives, there's a lot at stake. Worry and discontent are a bitter poison to our souls, and the enemy can easily gain a foothold in our minds if we lose trust in the truth that God is GOOD. How do we stay close to Jesus and care for our hearts during these seasons?
There is nobody like Jesus! He rules over everything, and holds the whole universe together. It’s through Jesus that we can truly know God and experience abundant life forever with Him.
People always end up worshiping what they love, and there is no one we love more than JESUS. We exist to make much of Jesus in the world through our day-to-day. Our lives are the magnifying glass that puts him on full display, for everyone to see!
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
For everything that we’ve seen God do, we choose to believe that this is just the beginning. He still heals, still saves, and still does miracles. We trust Jesus when he tells us he’s able and willing to do more than we could ever ask for or think possible, so we pray big prayers and walk boldly into tomorrow.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
Jesus held nothing back in His pursuit of us, giving everything to bring us from death to life. Our giving is a response to what God has already done for us! When we give, we are trusting that God is going to take care of us, and we are recognizing that everything we have came from Him in the first place. God doesn’t need our money. He’s after our hearts.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
God has entrusted us with time, talents (skills/strengths), treasure (money/possessions), and a temple (our bodies) to use for His Kingdom. Our lives are not our own. If Jesus is worthy of our best, what does it look like to steward what we've been entrusted with?
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
We choose to walk together, sharpening each other to become more like Jesus. This is non-negotiable; we don’t want any of us to end up comfortable and stay where we are when God is calling us all into maturity and deeper intimacy with Him. We set our eyes on becoming Fully-Connected Disciples and leading others to do the same, together.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
Scripture is clear: God desires for ALL people to hear, receive, and rejoice in the good news of His great love for them in Jesus! Our church is not just a gathering place, it’s a sending ground. We’re so in love with Jesus that we want everyone in our local + global communities to have the opportunity to meet him.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
For everything we've seen, we believe the best is yet to come! Hear from our incredible staff team as they share stories of what Jesus is doing in our church family, and talk about why the future is bright at VLC.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
Everyone's family experience is different. Whether yours has been life-giving or painful, Jesus wants to use his Church to encourage you and meet your needs as we love, grow, and go together.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
When the enemy has you in the dark, it's easy to believe that you're alone, things are hopeless, and nobody would understand. Bringing our struggles to God and to other people can be uncomfortable, but Jesus promises us that freedom and healing are always waiting for us on the other side.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
Young people are NOT "the Church of tomorrow", they are the Church of today! Jesus has called us to raise up the next generation, teaching them to know, trust, and obey God, and inspiring them to live a life that counts for Jesus.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
In this church family, we see serving as a privilege. To be used by Jesus as his hands and feet is a beautiful responsibility. Serving proves our faith, cultivates humility, and leads us to fulfill the Great Commission.
THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT //
Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
We want to thrive in 2022 and stand firm in the face of the devil's tactics. Jesus' hope is that we would return to our first love, build each other up in unity, and be courageous to take the good news to the world.
"The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
We know Jesus to be the one true light sent into the world to redeem all of humanity. There is no situation too far from his touch, and no person outside of his loving pursuit.
The Everlasting Light // It's easy to find ourselves thinking of Jesus as separate or different than the God of the Old Testament. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's important we remember who this child really is, and what his future holds.
There is a God who is FOR. YOU. The God we read about in Psalm 145 is pursuing you right now with His whole heart. He wants to be your provider, your defender, and your rescuer. This same God IS the baby that we find in the manger, born to die for the sins of the world.
The Everlasting Light // It's easy to find ourselves thinking of Jesus as separate or different than the God of the Old Testament. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's important we remember who this child really is, and what his future holds.
Coming face to face with Jesus is coming face to face with Almighty God. All the facets of the Father's heart are revealed in Jesus.
The Everlasting Light // It's easy to find ourselves thinking of Jesus as separate or different than the God of the Old Testament. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's important we remember who this child really is, and what his future holds.
Jesus left nothing unclear about who he was. Convinced that eternal life would be given to anyone who believes, John took the time to write down a Trinity of 7's that paint a full portrait of Jesus as the Almighty God.
The Everlasting Light // It's easy to find ourselves thinking of Jesus as separate or different than the God of the Old Testament. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, it's important we remember who this child really is, and what his future holds.
In the final chapter of Scripture, Jesus extends one final invitation to anyone willing to listen:
“Come! Anyone who’s thirsty, come drink from the water of life and never thirst again!”
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
When we encounter Jesus and respond in faith, our eyes are opened to see what we couldn't before. Everyone is blind before Jesus touches them, restores their vision, and brings them to life.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
When the storms of life rage, our problems can sometimes look bigger than the promises of God. Peace becomes ours when we look to Jesus, the Storm-Settler.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
Through an unlikely interaction, Jesus reveals himself as the source of LIVING water, the saving one that the world has been waiting for. Even today, we find that only Jesus can satisfy our thirst - fully and permanently.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
As Jesus proves once again that he is above all creation, Peter's passion and zeal are tested by fear and doubt. What can we learn from this transformative moment?
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
"Anyone who wants to enter the Kingdom of God must be born of both water and Spirit."
Those who choose to follow Jesus through the waters of baptism are transformed and find newness of life on the other side.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
Everyone runs from God at some point, whether to sin and distractions or away from something they've been asked to do. A "runner" himself, the prophet Jonah had to be brought through the waters of the sea before he chose to align himself with the grace of God.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
You don't get to pick your circumstances, but you do get to choose what you do with them. What we expect is not always what we get, but when we obey the God who loves us, we find that there is no situation too far from His healing touch.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
When Moses’ mother released him into the Nile River, she was fully entrusting him to God. In the same way, there are things in our lives that God is wanting to draw out of our hands to take us into deeper faith.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
When we look at the story of Noah, we find that God has always been accessible to anyone willing to walk with Him. The waters of the Great Flood were transformative, not just to the earth, but to the people on the Ark who chose to trust God with their lives.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
We're thirsty. We spend our lives seeking after love, acceptance, power, and security.
Is your soul dry? The Father is calling your name, pleading with you to find what you need in Him. The quenching of our thirst is only found in JESUS.
// THROUGH THE WATER
In the sequel to "Along the Road", we dig into the Biblical narrative and explore the theme of God bringing people through the chaotic waters and into newness of life.
Jesus said that the greatest command is to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and he proved it with the way that he lived his life. If we are to imitate Christ, how do we live in such a way that this love is revealed to the people around us?
// LOVE GIVES ALL
Jesus gave his all in pursuit of you. When he walked the earth, he healed, served, forgave, and loved, even when it costed him his life on the cross. The zealous compassion of Jesus leads us to give generously and serve the people around us, so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus through us.
When we listen to the teachings of Jesus, we can see the lengths to which he is always willing to go to prove his love to us. The love of Christ is a love that passionately pursues, never gives up, and leads the celebration when we come back home. This is the love you can rest in today.
// LOVE GIVES ALL
Jesus gave his all in pursuit of you. When he walked the earth, he healed, served, forgave, and loved, even when it costed him his life on the cross. The zealous compassion of Jesus leads us to give generously and serve the people around us, so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus through us.
The Kingdom of God is an upside-down Kingdom, where the first are last and the last are first. Jesus made an example of himself by dining with sinners and washing feet.
// LOVE GIVES ALL
Jesus gave his all in pursuit of you. When he walked the earth, he healed, served, forgave, and loved, even when it costed him his life on the cross. The zealous compassion of Jesus leads us to give generously and serve the people around us, so that they might experience the life-changing love of Jesus through us.
Jesus' love was expressed through his deep compassion for people. This compassion compelled him to meet their needs, and as Christ's ambassadors, it is our mission to do the same.
As we walk in pursuit of everything God has for us, we MUST be unified in everything we do. God's Kingdom comes when the church family proclaims the glory of God, loves, grows and goes together, and makes disciples who make disciples.
As God gives Israel possession of the Promised Land, He pushes back the darkness that has filled His good world and keeps His promise to Abraham's family. Today, we know Jesus as our Prince of Peace who shed his own blood to reconcile the world back to God.
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
Following the Battle of Jericho, it doesn't take long for Israel to take things into their own hands and do things their way. But in the end, glory stolen from God is no glory at all.
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
Through the Battle of Jericho, we are reminded that Jesus has already defeated everything we may come against in this life. As we follow God in obedience, we can take heart and rest in the fact that the battle belongs to the Lord! Every victory is HIS!
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
Before Israel could conquer any of the promised land, they had to first be conquered by God. But He takes no one by force. To be "conquered" by God is to willingly submit yourself every day, out of love and obedience.
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
God calls us to a life of obedience, but He is always most concerned with the state of our hearts, more than just our behavior. As we follow Jesus into L I F E, the unnatural steps become more and more natural as we acknowledge His presence with us and see the watch the waters part in front of us.
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we cannot see."
The author of the book of Hebrews intentionally mentions a woman named Rahab and the faith that she had in the One True God. Who was she? And what made her faith so remarkable? Could it be true that God really can turn anyone's ashes into beauty?
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
TAKING GROUND //
As followers of Jesus, we want to constantly be taking ground for the Kingdom of God as He leads us through life. Join us as we look at the how God led Joshua and the nation of Israel into the land He promised them.
"Go, make disciples." - Jesus
On VLC's 9th Anniversary, we assess how we are living up to this calling as a church and as individuals, and celebrate everything God has done through VLC.
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We believe everyone was made to Love, Grow, and Go, and that we best fulfill this calling when we live as Fully Connected Disciples.
Names ascribe essence, purpose, and calling. The enemy wants us to go through life nameless, faceless, and aimless, living out of our pride and fear. It's only in JESUS that we find out who we are and why we are alive!
Salvation is a PROMISE of God, made possible by what Jesus has accomplished through his death and resurrection. You could never earn what He has offered to you! Through faith, we are transformed to become more like Jesus as we follow him.
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
How can a person experience the power of God in their life? By waiting on the Lord. Jesus promises that those who choose to trust him for their strength will find mental/emotional power that isn’t based on circumstances, as well as the power to act and follow him into fullness of life.
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
There is a way that seems right to us, but true wisdom comes from knowing God and understanding that we don't have all the answers. God promises to give wisdom willingly and generously to those who humbly ask in faith.
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
Are you tired? Feeling burdened? Pressed in from every side? The King is inviting you to trade these things for REST with him! The world offers temporary escape, but true, lasting peace is a GIFT from God!
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
Jesus sees you! He hears you when you pray and promises to answer (His way, in His perfect timing, for His glory). As God's children, we pray to stay in touch with our Father, to see His Kingdom come all around us, and to position ourselves to receive every spiritual blessing God has lined up for those who love Him.
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
Jesus is ENOUGH. In any season of life, you can trust that, while He may not give you everything you want, God WILL take care of you. The strength you need for today is in His hands!
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
The promise of God's presence is more important than anything He promises to DO. When we understand that Jesus is WITH us, worry is silenced, we are comforted in the day-to-day, and we live life knowing that VICTORY is ours!
WRITTEN IN STONE //
It can be really easy to live distracted lives, haunted by worry and confused about what to expect from God. What exactly has Jesus promised us? Are there things we can depend on no matter what comes? Join us as we discover 7 undying, unchanging promises of God.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus sowed seeds of obedience and was later planted in a garden himself. But as we know, seeds that are planted don't stay in the ground... Death was defeated once and for all by the Master Gardener!!
PLANTED //
Good things just take a little time.
Through every season of life, we can trust that Jesus is making something beautiful, and he always finishes what he starts. Join us as we learn to work the ground of our lives and discover the harvest that God wants to bring!
We often assume that the favor of God is dependent on what we do for Him, but we know that through Jesus we can experience God's unconditional favor and blessing in every season of our lives. There is always an invitation to come sit at the King's table and feast on His goodness, even in the famine.
PLANTED //
Good things just take a little time.
Through every season of life, we can trust that Jesus is making something beautiful, and he always finishes what he starts. Join us as we learn to work the ground of our lives and discover the harvest that God wants to bring!
PLANTED //
Good things just take a little time.
Through every season of life, we can trust that Jesus is making something beautiful, and he always finishes what he starts. Join us as we learn to work the ground of our lives and discover the harvest that God wants to bring!
This may be the most crucial part of being a Fully-Connected Disciple. Multiplication is about making disciples who make disciples. Multipliers invest their lives into pouring into others, leading people to Jesus and teaching them to do the same to others, all the while relying on the Holy Spirit and trusting God for the harvest!
DNA // Our identity as a church is rooted in the belief that everyone was made to Love, Grow, and Go, and that we best fulfill this calling when we are Fully Connected Disciples.
Each of us has been invited into relationship with the King. Because of who Jesus is, and because he has brought us to LIFE, our aim is to reflect him well to a broken world. No matter who you are, you have been given a message of good news to carry!!
DNA // Our identity as a church is rooted in the belief that everyone was made to Love, Grow, and Go, and that we best fulfill this calling when we are Fully Connected Disciples.
min·is·ter = a distinctive biblical idea that means “to serve” or “service”. In reality, all believers are ministers.
We have a message of hope to share with the world! Jesus has made us his ambassadors! We obey God when we serve and care for those He has placed in our path.
Growing with Jesus is about moving from independence to dependence, embracing a child-like heart and learning to trust God in all situations. Through the work of the Holy Spirit within us, we learn to imitate Jesus through humility, forgiveness, and love as we cultivate relationship with him.
Our lives are full of potential. Full of opportunity to effectively steward everything that God has entrusted us with. Jesus wants to transform the way that we view what we've been given, from our talents to our time, in order to fulfill His Kingdom purposes through us.
As disciples of Jesus, our very first priority should be to know and to worship God. Nothing should come first, not even the things we do for Him. When we focus on being who God wants us to be, our lives will put Jesus on display and we'll see him magnified in the world.
The Fully Connected Disciple believes and belongs with a family of believers. As a church, we are committed to love deeply and care for each other, gather regularly to grow, give, and serve together, and live life on mission in our community.
As loving and growing are developed in us, we are driven to GO. We "go" to anyone and everyone as we live our lives with a heaven-perspective. We go intentionally, discipling our families, and pouring into those younger than us. Through our obedience, discipleship becomes a waterfall where the presence and power of Jesus flows from one generation to the next.
In Part Two of the DNA series, Brad walks through Colossians 1, and shows us a Biblical strategy for our own spiritual growth.
In Part one of the DNA series, Brad discusses the first word of our mission, to love God and love people well.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline represented throughout Scripture. What does God want us to do with fasting in today’s world?
In Part 14 of “Along the Road,” we discuss the history of the wise men as they journeyed down the Road of Wonder.
In Part 12 of Along the Road, we follow the shepherds as they run down the “Road of Worship” to see the newborn Savior!
In part 11 of Along the Road, we find Mary and Joseph on the Road of Decision, as they navigate an uncertain future.
There is no one too far from the redeeming reach of God. Walking the road of redemption means coming to know the love Jesus has for you, and saying yes to him no matter what comes.
In Part 9 of Along the Road, Jesus appears to his disciples on the Road to Emmaus. As the disciples’ hearts “burned,” so our hearts burn with thanks!
In Part 8 of Along the Road, Pastor Brad teaches about a travelling man who stepped on to the “Road of Salvation.”
In Part Seven of the Along the Road series, Brad discusses “The Road of Compassion”. How do we see and serve each other well?
In Part Six of the Along the Road series, Brad discusses the roads of the wise and the foolish, as presented in the Book of Proverbs.
In Part 5 of the Along the Road series, Brad discusses David’s road toward full obedience, and teaches on living our lives in full obedience as well.
In Part Four of the series, “Along the Road,” Pastor Brad discusses Elijah and Elisha, and how they dealt with discouragement in their lives.
Chris McGowan unpacks the importance of walking through life in the fullness of the Holy Spirit, so that we might be awake to all that God wants to do in us and bring out of us.
In Part Three of the series, “Along the Road,” Pastor Brad tells thestory of Balaam, who travelled the road of temptation, and failed to stand
In Part Two of the series, “Along the Road,” Pastor Brad discusses the road the Israelites took out of Egypt, the one that lead to unexpected trials and unexpected provision
In Part One of the new series, “Along the Road,” Pastor Brad discusses the first road in the Bible, the one that leads to grace.
2020 has been full of the unexpected.
If things are unstable, life seems to be unfair, and you feel like giving up, there is HOPE!
Don't lose heart today. Remember that Jesus is still on the throne.
In the final part of our series, "The Pursuit," we explore how He pursues us with His mercy, so we must pursue Him with the sacrifice of our lives through worship.
In part 6 of our sermon series "The Pursuit", we take a moment to respond, read, and testify to God's calling for us to worship Him.
In part 5 of the series "The Pursuit", we are challenged to move in our time of worship as we see portrayed in scripture.
In part four of the series, ·The Pursuit,· we are challenged to express our love for God by loving Him with our heart, soul, mind, and strength.
In part three of the series, ·The Pursuit,· we are trained in the key role we each play in our worship services.
In part two of the series, ·The Pursuit,· we understand that the best gift we can bring to God is our hearts.
In part one of the series, ·The Pursuit,· we learn that God is passionate in His love for us, and our response is worship.
Ace of Spades: In Part Seven of ·Take a Stand: Winning the War Within,· Pastor Brad walks through the strategy of the enemy, and teaches us how to play the trump card of our worship.
Destroy the Strongholds: In Part 6 of ·Take a Stand: Winning the War Within,· Pastor Brad challenges us to recognize and destroy the strongholds in our lives.
Stand Your Ground: In Part 5 of the Take a Stand: Winning the War Within, Pastor Brad takes a look at temptation, and the tools we·ve been given to defeat the enemy.
Kick the Habit: In Part Four of ·Take a Stand: Winning the War Within,· Pastor Brad discusses the war we wage with our habits, and challenges us to build new ones through the power of the Spirit.
Bedbugs in Your Bed: In Part Two of ·Take a Stand: Winning the War Within,· Pastor Brad discusses the war we wage with our words, and that the solution God has given is to change our hearts.
Squirrels in Your Attic. In Part One of ·Take a Stand: Winning the War Within,· Pastor Brad discusses the war we wage with our mind, and gives us the weapons we need to stand and fight.
As Vertical Life Church celebrates her 8th Anniversary, Pastor Brad reminds us of all that God has done, and looks forward to our future.