What happens when you achieve everything you ever dreamed of? In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our series through the life of Solomon and explores one of the greatest warnings in Scripture. Solomon was the wealthiest and most successful king who ever lived, yet his story reveals a powerful truth: success does not always lead to significance. Through Solomon’s life, we discover how success can slowly become addictive, deceptive, and ultimately meaningless if it pulls our hearts away from God. This message challenges us to shift our focus from chasing success to pursuing a life of true significance in God’s kingdom.

We are officially at halftime in the life of Solomon. After 20 years of building the temple, the palace, and establishing his kingdom, Solomon had achieved everything he set out to do. He was powerful, wealthy, famous, and successful beyond imagination. But the first half of the game was over. In this message, Pastor Brandon walks us through 1 Kings 9 and 2 Chronicles 7 as God gives Solomon a halftime speech. A promise. A warning. And a call to finish well. Because in the end, success is not about what you build. It is about whether you know Him. If you feel like you are in a halftime season of life, this message is for you. Join us as we continue our series on the life of Solomon.

What does it mean to make space for God? This week, we continued our series through the life of Solomon by looking at one of his greatest achievements — building the Temple. But this message is about more than a building. It’s about holiness, dedication, and what it looks like to live a life of long obedience in the same direction. If we build a space for God, He will fill it.
The question is — do we want Him to? Watch as we explore:
• The significance of the Temple
• Solomon’s obedience (and compromise)
• What happens when God’s presence fills the space
• Why WE are now the temple
• And what it means to live set apart today Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Solomon: Wise Until He Was Not
Let’s make space for God.

The Man Who Had It All series, Pastor Brandon walks us through one of the most pivotal chapters in Solomon’s life — the moment where wisdom and drift exist side by side. Using the powerful illustration of drifting at the beach, this message shows how spiritual compromise rarely happens overnight. It happens slowly. Subtly. One small decision at a time. We explore: • Solomon’s early compromises • The difference between wisdom and knowledge • The famous “cut the baby in half” moment • How success can mask spiritual drift • Why finishing well matters more than starting strong Solomon asked God for wisdom — and God gave it generously. But even wisdom cannot protect someone who slowly drifts from obedience. This message is both a warning and an invitation: If you’ve been drifting, you can come home.

On Blue Sunday, Pastor Brandon continues our sermon series Solomon: The Man Who Had It All, diving into the early moments of Solomon’s reign and uncovering a powerful truth that runs through his entire story. Through Scripture in 1 Kings and the final words of David to Solomon, this message explores the idea that while Solomon worked tirelessly to remove every external enemy, he failed to address the greatest enemy of all — his own heart. Pastor Brandon challenges us to reflect on where our true battles lie, reminding us that the most significant struggles we face are often internal. Pride, unchecked desires, and misplaced affections can quietly undermine even the wisest and most successful lives. This message invites us to examine our hearts, guard what shapes us, and walk in obedience to God’s Word before small compromises become lifelong consequences. Whether you’re familiar with Solomon’s story or hearing it for the first time, this sermon offers timeless wisdom and a sobering reminder to stay attentive to the condition of your heart.

We’re kicking off a brand new sermon series, Solomon: The Man Who Had It All, with a foundational message that frames the entire journey ahead. In this message, Pastor Christian Lindbeck introduces the central question that runs throughout the life of Solomon and, ultimately, through every human heart: Am I building God’s kingdom, or my own empire? Using Scripture from Genesis, 1 Kings, and the story of Solomon’s rise and fall, Pastor Christian unpacks two ways to live — a wide, flourishing life with God enthroned at the center, or a small, self-driven life built on pride and self-determination. This message also launches our second year of Kingdom Builders, calling our church to intentionally choose rhythms, habits, and priorities that keep us focused on God’s kingdom. This sermon sets the tone for the weeks ahead and invites each of us to honestly examine what we’re building with our lives.

On this powerful Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon casts vision for the future of Venture and challenges us to live lives driven by purpose and destiny, not fear. Using the story of Caleb and the Promised Land from Numbers 13 and Joshua 14, Pastor Brandon unpacks the tension we all feel between God’s calling on our lives and the fear that tries to hold us back. He reminds us that every God-given dream comes with a cost, but obedience is always worth it. This message is both deeply personal and boldly challenging, inviting every person to ask a simple question: What is the mountain God is calling you to take? As Venture steps into a new season, this sermon calls us to faith, courage, obedience, and trust in the God who has already gone before us.

We conclude our two-week marriage series *“Tighten the Knot”* with a powerful and practical message centered on *Ephesians 5:21* — “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” In this message, *Pastor Di* walks us through the biblical picture of *mutual submission* using the imagery of a **yoke**, showing how God designed marriage to be a partnership rooted in humility, teamwork, and shared direction toward Jesus. Drawing from Scripture, history, and real-life experience, this teaching addresses:

• God’s original design for marriage
• Why submission is not about hierarchy or control
• How unity and teamwork lead to growth and purpose
• What mutual commitment looks like in real life
• Grace, healing, and hope for marriages and relationships at every stage

Whether you’re married, single, engaged, or hoping to be married someday, this message offers biblical wisdom, encouragement, and a clear call to honor Jesus through the way we love and serve one another. --- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and series wrap-up 00:54 – Why marriage requires ongoing work 01:15 – Introducing Ephesians 5:21 02:12 – Prayer and setting the foundation 03:37 – Spirit-filled living and relationships 04:57 – Submission as the foundation of marriage 05:33 – Defining submission biblically 06:33 – The yoke illustration explained 07:37 – Why submission is not about power or control 08:34 – Covenant love and faithfulness 09:00 – Two people walking in the same direction 10:14 – The yoke as strength and productivity 11:38 – Biblical symbolism of the yoke 12:42 – Partnership with God and each other 13:28 – Jesus’ invitation to take His yoke 14:45 – Marriage as shared direction and unity 15:45 – Encouragement for those discouraged in marriage 17:03 – Grace for past mistakes and healing 18:01 – God’s design from Genesis 19:20 – The “help-opposite” illustration 20:44 – How marriage impacts family and children 22:11 – When partners move in different directions 23:12 – Faithfulness to the shared calling 24:41 – Laying down selfishness for the good of the team 26:17 – Personal story and practical application 27:48 – Breaking the “crazy cycle” 29:20 – Honoring Jesus through submission 31:24 – Marriage as a testimony to the world 32:31 – Encouragement for singles 33:43 – Fighting for healthy marriages 35:06 – Closing prayer 37:58 – Marriage conference invitation and next steps 39:08 – Closing and dismissal

We’re kicking off a brand new two-week marriage and relationships series called “Tighten the Knot.” In this message, Pastor Sean King sets the foundation by addressing why relationships are often so difficult and how God’s original design offers a better way forward. Starting in Genesis, Pastor Sean walks us through God’s vision for relationships, how sin distorted that design, and why our choices matter. This message contrasts the pattern of the world with the biblical pattern for relationships, marriage, sexuality, and identity, reminding us that sanctification is a process God invites us into with grace and patience. Whether you’re married, single, dating, or hoping to be someday, this message offers biblical wisdom, practical truth, and hope for restoration. God’s design is not meant to shame us, but to lead us toward freedom, healing, and wholeness. We pray this message encourages and equips you as you pursue Christ-centered relationships. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online
00:13 – Opening interaction and introduction
00:33 – Pastor Sean introduces himself and marriage background
01:00 – Relationships are hard and real-life humor
01:46 – Relationship goals and the reality of marriage
02:21 – Introducing the “Tighten the Knot” series
02:43 – Why this series is for everyone
03:06 – Upcoming messages and marriage conference
03:50 – God’s original design in Genesis
05:01 – “You are very good” – identity in creation
05:54 – The fall and broken relationships
06:54 – Choices dictate outcomes
07:46 – Sanctification and working back toward God’s design
08:38 – Christ-centered relationships as a no-lose proposition
09:29 – Following God’s pattern vs culture’s pattern
10:01 – God’s patience and grace
10:30 – The enemy’s tactics against relationships
11:00 – Culture vs Scripture
11:33 – Romans 12:2 and resisting cultural patterns
12:11 – Comparing two relationship patterns
12:40 – Culture’s view of sexuality
13:45 – Biblical teaching on sexuality (1 Corinthians 6)
14:59 – Identity, shame, and forgiveness
15:40 – God’s design for unity in marriage
16:35 – Marriage as God’s intentional design
17:55 – Shame, separation, and restoration
18:39 – Choices leading toward or away from God
19:51 – The grace and forgiveness of Jesus
20:24 – Culture’s view of marriage
20:45 – Self-first vs servant-hearted love
21:39 – Happiness vs joy in marriage
22:45 – Hardship and enduring love
23:14 – 1 Corinthians 13 and biblical love
24:05 – Encouragement for healing and restoration
25:00 – Prayer for forgiveness and renewal
26:21 – Invitation to restoration and healing
26:58 – Relationship survey introduction
29:01 – Survey instructions and purpose
34:04 – Encouragement from survey results
34:53 – Invitation to become marriage mentors
35:35 – Closing and dismissal

As Venture Church steps into 2026, Pastor Brandon shares the very first message of the year across all campuses, introducing what we’re calling Venture United — a moment for our entire church family to speak the same language and move in the same direction together. Using 1 John 3:18 as the theme verse for the year, Pastor Brandon casts vision for 2026 as the Year of Radical Service. This message challenges us to move beyond words and intentions and live out our faith through action, love, and ownership of the church we call home. Through personal stories, Scripture, and practical examples, Pastor Brandon walks through why serving matters, how it reflects our love for Jesus, and why a healthy church is built on people who take responsibility for the mission together. This message sets the tone for the year ahead and invites every person at Venture to step into a deeper level of commitment, service, and love. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church across all campuses
00:25 – Introducing Venture United
00:50 – Health update and gratitude for prayer
01:40 – Theme verse for 2026: 1 John 3:18
02:10 – Opening prayer
02:30 – The Five Love Languages illustration
04:10 – Acts of service vs gifts story
04:52 – Introducing the Year of Radical Service
05:27 – 1 Peter 4:10–11 and serving to God’s glory
06:02 – Loving through actions, not just words
07:03 – Vision for Venture to be known for radical service
07:54 – Celebrating generosity and giving milestones
09:10 – Invitation to begin giving consistently
09:44 – Vision for generosity AND service
10:15 – Serving as a gift of your time
11:15 – God provides strength when we serve
11:49 – Why giving alone isn’t enough
13:27 – Serving as an act of love
14:51 – Serving as worship, even behind the scenes
16:20 – Redefining what a “break” from serving means
17:33 – Serving people as serving Jesus
19:05 – The power of hospitality and first impressions
21:12 – Story of a life changed through serving
23:25 – Serving even after moving away
24:14 – Serving as ownership
25:58 – Why the church depends on volunteers
26:37 – Ownership illustrated through everyday life
29:07 – What owners do when something needs fixing
30:42 – 2026: Venture’s Year of Radical Service
31:10 – Closing encouragement and vision for the year ahead