Valley Life Church

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Brook Fonceca shared a message about using what’s available to us to stand firm when the world around us seems to be in continual change. We were encouraged to acknowledge and understand our resources, move the fulcrum toward the resource that is providing balance, and then trust the process.

Hebrews 12:1-3 (NIV)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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On Sunday, July 31, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart encouraged us to be strong in the Lord and not to fear by staying grounded in God’s word, obeying the Holy Spirit, and trusting God when the way is unfamiliar.

Joshua 1:8-9 (NIV)

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

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On Sunday, July 24, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart shared part 3 of a message on God’s Promises. We are encouraged to seek God’s presence in the midst of trials, trust the provision of the Lord’s protection, and embrace God’s enduring blessings all the days of our lives.

Psalm 23:4-6 (NIV) 
Even though I walk
 through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
 for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
 they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me
 in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
 my cup overflows.
Surely your goodness and love will follow me
 all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD
 forever.

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On Sunday, July 17, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart shared a message reminding us of the Lord’s provision as our shepherd, making safe and restorative places for us to find our alignment and walking in the Lord’s ways for us.

Psalms 23:1-3 (NIV)
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.

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On Sunday, July 3, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart shared a message reminding us of the power and durability of God’s promises. We can take ownership of them and impart these promises into our lives, allowing their impact to not only change us but those closest to us as well.

2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (NIV)

For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.

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On Sunday, June 26, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Gio Serrato shared some thoughts about blessing, especially doing the hard work to ensure that we are able to bless others. We are blessed when we are able to bless others.

1 Peter 3:8-9 (NIV)
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

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On Sunday, June 19, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Brook Fonceca shared some thoughts about service: finding ways to say yes, serving within a community, and walking in the way prepared for us.

Ephesians 2:10 (GW)

God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do.

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On Sunday, June 12, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart continues his message from Pentecost Sunday reminding us about the work of the Holy Spirit, encouraging us to examine our lives for the mistakes we’ve made and lies we’ve believed, and lastly, exhorting us to put our faith in Christ and not in following the rules.

Galatians 3:3-5 (NLT)

How foolish can you be? After starting your new lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? Have you experienced so much for nothing? Surely it was not in vain, was it?

I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.

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On Sunday, June 5, 2022, VLC gathered in person which was also broadcasted online via YouTube. Today Pastor Stuart shared a message for Pentecost Sunday from Acts 1:6-8. He walks us through the passage encouraging us to think about how we approach the Lord with our questions, and then reminding us that when we encounter the Holy Spirit we will be empowered to be Christ’s witnesses in our world.

Acts 1:6-8 (NIV)

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

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