Valorous Church

Pastor Clay NeSmith delivers an inspiring message about experiencing God's glory and allowing it to transform our lives. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's testimony in Acts 26 and his teachings in 2 Corinthians 3, this sermon explores how God reveals Himself through "glimpses" of His glory that are meant to change us from within and shine through us to change the world around us. Discover how trusting in Christ removes the veil that separates us from God's presence, giving us freedom and the ability to reflect His glory. Learn practical ways to seek God through His Word and prayer, and understand your calling as an image bearer of Christ's light in a dark world. This message challenges believers to stop fighting against God's will and instead partner with Him to transform their families, neighborhoods, and communities through the power of His glory.

Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off "Stretch Month" at Valorous Church with a powerful message about expanding our vision and expectations for what God wants to do through us. Drawing from Isaiah 54, Pastor Clay challenges the congregation to move beyond comfort zones and embrace their calling to invite others into God's family. This inspiring message explores three key principles: enlarging our expectations, expecting God's expansion, and embracing our true identity in Christ. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand their purpose in God's kingdom and how to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a convicting message on forgiveness from Matthew 18, challenging believers to examine their hearts and extend the same mercy they've received from God. Drawing from the parable of the unforgiving servant, Pastor Jarrod explores how our willingness to forgive others directly reflects our understanding of God's forgiveness toward us.

In this raw and vulnerable sermon, Pastor Jarrod shares his personal testimony of brokenness, restoration, and God's transforming grace. He addresses the danger of Christians becoming judgmental and self-righteous, forgetting the depth of their own need for mercy. The message emphasizes that true forgiveness involves acknowledging hurt, releasing resentment, and allowing God to restore what's been broken.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the "Things That Jesus Never Said" series by addressing one of culture's most popular pieces of advice: "Just follow your heart." Drawing from Jeremiah 17 and Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Clay reveals why our hearts can deceive us and lead us astray, and instead calls us to follow Jesus who can transform our hearts.

Whether you're facing difficult decisions, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or struggling to know God's will for your life, this message offers biblical wisdom for finding true direction and lasting joy that doesn't depend on your circumstances.

Pastor Clay NeSmith addresses a commonly misunderstood teaching of Jesus by examining a verse often taken out of context – Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge others and you will not be judged". Pastor Clay explains that Jesus wasn't forbidding all judgment, but rather teaching us to judge with the right heart, for the right reasons, and to the right people. Drawing connections to 1 Corinthians 5, he clarifies the biblical responsibility of church members to lovingly speak truth into each other's lives while maintaining humility. This message challenges believers to create a restorative community where authentic relationships can thrive and hearts can be healed.

In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores how to train up children in godliness, focusing on Proverbs 22 and Matthew 6:33. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's kingdom first and shares three key training areas: understanding forgiveness, fueling your life with God's Word and Holy Spirit, and maintaining eternal focus despite life's challenges. This sermon offers practical guidance for parents while reminding everyone of their responsibility to train themselves in godliness.

In this sermon, Pastor Richard Miller challenges the popular belief that "when God closes one door, He opens another." Drawing on biblical examples like Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and Jesus, Pastor Richard explains that God often leads us through difficult situations rather than around them, teaching us perseverance and spiritual maturity. He explores how we often seek the easy way out when faced with challenges in marriage, parenting, church, and other areas of life, but reminds us that true growth comes through perseverance, not avoidance.

Pastor Clay NeSmith kicks off a new series titled "Things That Jesus Never Said" by addressing a common misconception about the Christian life. In this powerful message, Pastor Clay explains that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life for believers, but instead offered us peace in the midst of our hardships. Drawing from John 16:33 and sharing personal stories from church members, he demonstrates how we can experience God's peace through a personal relationship with Christ and walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, despite life's challenges and difficulties. This inspiring sermon reminds us that while trouble is certain in this broken world, triumph through Christ is equally certain for those who trust Him.

In this powerful Easter teaching, Pastor Clay NeSmith shares how the resurrection of Jesus Christ can transform our lives by replacing pain and disappointment with purpose and hope. Drawing from Luke 24, he explores how the women who visited Jesus' tomb came expecting to find death but instead discovered the promise of new life. Pastor Clay weaves personal testimony about his own faith journey with biblical teaching about God's promises, emphasizing that no matter what circumstances we face, the resurrection offers us a living hope and renewed purpose. The sermon concludes with an invitation for listeners to embrace the life-changing power of the resurrection.

In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the significance of Jesus's final week before crucifixion through three powerful object lessons: Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem, Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, and the cursing of the fruitless fig tree. Pastor Clay teaches how these events reveal God's purpose for His people - not just to receive salvation for heaven's sake, but to live fruitful lives that reflect God's glory to the world. He reminds us that Jesus came first as a suffering servant to establish peace with God and will return as the victorious King. This inspiring message challenges believers to discover their purpose and produce spiritual fruit rather than merely having the appearance of faith.