Venture Church Messages

As we recover from our feasts and prepare for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we can slow down and consider biblical generosity. What is generosity? Why should I give? Why give to the church? Why give now? The answer is simple - ministry is ignited and lives are changed when we are generous. When we take what we have and steward it well, we can be a catalyst for the Good News of Jesus going into all of the world!

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As we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, there are so many wonderful things to look forward to - food, football, and family! But sometimes gathering with a community even in the best of circumstances can bring about uncomfortable emotions and disagreements. In Romans 15, Paul lays out a path for believers to deal with conflict like Jesus which helps us navigate not only the holidays but any other situation we may face. Join us as we wrap up our fall series, "Romans: Reconstructing Your Faith" with the conclusion, "Unity in Community."

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Have you ever been in a situation where you just felt stuck? Have you had habits, thoughts, or challenges that you couldn’t overcome? God hasn’t left us without help. Through the Spirit, He gives us the power and the promise to make us more like Him one degree at a time. In Romans 12, we’ll look at the truths that help us get unstuck and go further in our faith.

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Whether you’re scrolling through social media or sitting down to watch the evening news, it’s easy to see the pain and destruction and think, “I can’t do anything to make an impact.” But there is something you can do to give hope to the hopeless right where you are. We may not be able to stop war on earth, but followers of Jesus are called to step into the battle happening in our neighbors' lives. Discover your calling and learn how to speak life into those trapped in the darkness as we continue to study through the Book of Romans. 

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We can probably all agree that life can be unpredictable, uncertain. There are so many things we don’t understand or know about the things that go on in the world around us. So, in the chaos, what is certain? In today’s message, we explore the truth and certainty of God and how we can put our confidence in Him in even the most uncertain times.

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Throughout this series, we’ve learned so much about God’s Rescue Plan for humanity. As we continue to walk through the Book of Romans, Campus Pastors unpack Romans 8:1-17 in local messages.

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“Once I’m saved, can I live however I want? How can I live a life that pleases God? Where do I get the power to live the life God desires for me?” All of these are important questions for every believer to answer, and thankfully, God's plan for His children is not a secret. He doesn’t intend for us to figure it out alone. We’ll face battles, but when we have a relationship with Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit to fight for us and guide us. As we continue to walk through the Book of Romans, we can unpack these answers together to live a life of hope. 

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Have you ever experienced a season of suffering? It can be a painful time to walk through alone. But when we are rescued and justified by Jesus, we received peace with God, access to grace, and the hope of God – even in our pain. When we have a relationship with our heavenly Father, suffering doesn’t end with hopelessness. We can trust God in our suffering and with our suffering. When we are justified, we have full access to God’s peace, grace, and hope in every season.

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“Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. No one is coming to save you, so you'll have to save yourself.” We’ve probably all heard a sentiment similar to this about taking care of ourselves and not relying on anyone else. While this may be good advice in some situations, it’s terrible advice when it comes to our eternity. We are all broken; we all fall short; and we are all in need of rescue. But there is good news! The hope of salvation has nothing to do with our own efforts to do good and follow the rules, but it has everything to do with putting our faith in the One who offers eternal rescue for all. Rescue is here!

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Have you ever felt sick, and you weren’t sure why? Discovering the right remedy requires that you first find the right diagnosis. And though Google is a great place to find information, it is a terrible doctor! Trusting the wrong source can lead you down some dark and scary paths. The same is true for spiritual matters. There is only one source we can always trust with our spiritual condition – God's Word. Our symptoms, condition, and cure are all revealed through the Gospel to help us build a life founded on faith. Let's look beneath the surface to understand our true condition to discover the right path forward. 

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