Venture Church Messages

When we think of rhythms, music may come to mind, but have you considered the rhythms of nature in the changing seasons? God also created our bodies with important, life-giving rhythms. Heartbeat, breath rate, circadian rhythms  - all of these point to the importance of rhythms in life. One rhythm we also witness in creation is the sabbath rest. God worked, formed, and created for six days, and then He modeled rest. The Sabbath was created as a benefit, an opportunity, not a command to be bound to. Through the Sabbath, the Lord invites us to stop, rest, and enjoy. It gives us permission to resist the hectic rhythms of the world and enjoy His presence. Join us to slow down, embrace rest, and live in rhythm with God this week.

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When we talk about following Jesus, sometimes we can get our priorities mixed up. With good intentions, we can put all our effort and time into "doing for" God instead of "being with" Him. Throughout His ministry, Jesus demonstrates the importance of spending time with the Father in order to do His work. How are you practicing being with Jesus? Join us as we learn how to practice the ways of Jesus in our everyday lives.

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What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? Is it saying a prayer, being baptized, and attending church on Sunday? Or is the calling to follow Jesus more? As believers, we are called to be disciples, to practice the ways of Jesus. This discipleship starts with an INVITATION, but it leads to a CHALLENGE. Are you Christian-ish, or are you a follower of Jesus?

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When life is overwhelming, what is your first response? Do you start to worry and grapple for the upper hand? Do you pray or panic? We can try to control our circumstances or give it to God in prayer. God wants us to be a people who pray first. As we close 21 Days of Prayer, let us carry forward the lessons we’ve learned: Grow in Grace, Live by Faith, and Pray First.

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Our prayer for Venture Church in 2025 is that we will be a people who grow in grace. But how do we grow in grace? Begin this year growing by devoting yourself to God’s Word, accepting the grace of God, and sharing that grace with the people around you.

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"I just worry about my kids. I just worry about my bank account. I just worry about ____. How would you fill in the blank? Worry is rooted in fear; it's rooted in what we can’t control. The good news is that God hasn’t left us alone in our fear and worry. Join us as we look to God’s Word to learn how faith overcomes fear."

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What are you devoted to? Your friends? Your job? Your family? Your health? There are so many good things to devote yourself to as you start a new year. What about your faith? Have you set a goal to live by faith this year? Join us for the introduction to 21 Days of Prayer as we intentionally devote ourselves to prayer, God's Word, and God's people in 2025.

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As this year comes to a close, we have an opportunity to truly pause, reflect, and rest in all God has done. By making our relationship with Jesus a priority as we enter 2025, we can demonstrate our thankfulness to God for all He has done and our faith in Him alone for all that He WILL do. Join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and learn to “mark the moments” that encourage us to walk intentionally with Him.

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