This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from Ephesians 4 — a chapter filled with practical instructions for how believers should live as part of God’s family. Using the illustration of “family rules,” Pastor Brandon teaches that when we become followers of Jesus, we’re adopted into God’s household — and with that comes a new identity, a new way of living, and new expectations. We are no longer who we used to be. We represent Jesus. We represent our church. And the Gospel should transform the way we think, speak, work, and respond to others. From Paul’s call to “live a life worthy of your calling” to practical warnings against lying, anger, bitterness, unwholesome talk, and idleness, this message challenges us to live differently — because we are different. If you want to grow in spiritual maturity and understand what it means to truly reflect Christ in your daily life, this message will encourage and challenge you. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Online Campus welcome
00:12 – Welcome from Pastor Brandon
00:44 – Parenting stories and family expectations
01:49 – “In our house, we do hard things”
02:14 – We don’t quit — teaching perseverance
03:12 – Following through with commitments
03:34 – Working hard and having jobs growing up
04:10 – College expectations and values
05:48 – “Our family goes to church”
06:43 – You represent your family
07:20 – Transition to Ephesians 4
08:08 – Live a life worthy of your calling
08:57 – Old Testament vs. New Testament obedience
09:24 – Expectations for believers, not seekers
10:01 – “Don’t live like the Gentiles do”
10:31 – Who you were vs. who you are now
11:23 – Hardened hearts and transformation
12:08 – We represent Jesus in everything we do
12:40 – “We are Venture”
13:13 – Making Jesus famous
14:01 – Grace should change how we live
14:43 – Putting off your old self
15:14 – The symbolism of baptism
15:42 – New mind, new life, new identity
16:25 – Faith should change your values and worldview
17:12 – Chapters 1–3 vs. chapters 4–6
17:40 – “Take off your grave clothes”
18:50 – Expectations for God’s family
19:26 – Five things we don’t do in God’s house
20:11 – #1 We don’t lie
21:12 – Truth-telling vs. the enemy’s lies
22:14 – Speaking the truth in love
23:21 – Accountability and honesty in the church
24:11 – #2 We control our anger
25:28 – How anger becomes sin
26:57 – Don’t let anger smolder
27:27 – The danger of wrath and malice
27:52 – #3 We don’t steal — we work
28:36 – The expectation that believers work
29:53 – Psychological benefits of working
31:06 – Pastor Brandon’s upbringing and work ethic
32:09 – First job stories
32:16 – #4 Think before you speak
32:54 – No unwholesome or corrupt talk
33:21 – How Jesus changed our speech
34:08 – Gossip, slander, corrupt communication
34:40 – #5 We don’t let bitterness control us
35:19 – Bitterness grieves the Holy Spirit
35:59 – The danger of harboring bitterness
36:49 – The journey of transformation
37:16 – We represent our Father
37:40 – Summing it up: Be kind, compassionate, forgiving
38:11 – Closing prayer
39:12 – Service close and announcements

This week at Venture, Don Ross continued our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful and challenging message from Ephesians chapter 4:1–16. Speaking into the heart of Paul’s words from prison, Don reminds us that unity is our calling — not uniformity, but a shared commitment to the mission of Christ. In a divided world, the church shines brightest when we walk in humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Don also unpacks the gifts of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, explaining how every believer is uniquely equipped to build up the body of Christ. We are not spectators — we are contributors. As each of us steps into obedience, the church grows stronger, healthier, and more unified. This message calls us to maturity, to bold faith, and to using our gifts for the sake of the Kingdom. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online
00:21 – Don Ross opens the message
00:43 – The early days of Venture: “It’ll never take… and here you are.”
01:23 – Introduction to Don’s network role and ministry
02:02 – Don’s book resources
03:02 – Opening prayer
03:10 – The city of Ephesus and why it mirrors Seattle
03:37 – The three themes of Ephesians
04:00 – Paul’s perspective writing from prison
04:24 – Why God uses difficult circumstances
05:17 – “God allows situations for your good — and others’ good.”
06:16 – Ephesians 4:1–2 — living worthy of our calling
06:50 – Unity in a divided world
07:42 – Unity ≠ agreement, unity = shared mission
08:26 – Jesus calls Simon the Zealot and Matthew together
09:31 – Unity above politics
10:18 – You are a citizen of heaven
10:33 – Make every effort to keep the unity
11:00 – The seven “ones” of unity
12:01 – One Father: approaching God with intimacy
13:02 – Why Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father”
13:45 – One baptism explained
14:05 – Baptism in the Holy Spirit
14:27 – The power needed to walk in unity
15:16 – Water baptism: going public with your faith
15:40 – Three types of spiritual gifts
16:04 – Gifts of the Father (Romans 12)
17:00 – Examples: leadership, teaching, giving
18:17 – Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12)
18:39 – The Holy Spirit activates the gifts
19:15 – A story of healing and obedience
19:38 – Gifts of the Son (Ephesians 4)
20:09 – Christ’s ascension and the giving of gifts
21:14 – Christ descending and ascending
22:10 – The five-fold ministry: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers
23:04 – What apostles and prophets do today
24:44 – The call of the evangelist
25:28 – Evangelism in everyday life
26:30 – The role of the pastor — equipping, not replacing
27:13 – Obedience: stepping out when the Spirit prompts
28:16 – No longer infants tossed by every wind of teaching
29:05 – Speak the truth in love
30:04 – Every supporting ligament: everyone has a role
30:38 – Are you contributing… or consuming?
31:22 – Producing fruit vs. being a “sucker” branch
31:59 – Response: stepping into obedience
32:35 – Prayer
33:14 – Closing and next steps
33:39 – Don’s book table + building expansion reminder
33:59 – Thank you for joining Venture Online

This week at Venture, Pastor Di continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from chapter 3 — a reminder of just how deeply God loves us. Paul writes from prison, yet his perspective is full of purpose. Even in chains, he sees his suffering as a platform to share the Gospel. Through this chapter, Pastor Di challenges us to see life through that same lens — to believe we are loved and chosen, to walk confidently in God’s presence, and to be transformed by His passion for us. If we truly understood how much God loves us, it would change everything. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online 00:12 – Honoring our Veterans 00:49 – Pastor Di introduces Journey Through Ephesians 01:10 – The city of Ephesus and historical background 02:15 – Review of Ephesians 1 & 2 03:27 – Unity in salvation through Christ 03:53 – Introduction to Ephesians 3 — the bridge between identity and action 04:40 – Who God says we are: loved, chosen, free, forgiven 05:36 – What if you really believed God loves you? 06:10 – Opening prayer 07:14 – Paul’s perspective from prison 08:56 – God’s mysterious plan revealed 10:45 – Finding purpose in hardship 12:07 – Paul’s suffering and the spread of the Gospel 13:12 – Turning captivity into calling 15:46 – Seeing trials through the lens of God’s love 16:19 – Our position: Bold and confident access to God 17:36 – No need to earn His favor — we’re already accepted 18:34 – Understanding transforms head knowledge into heart change 19:20 – The Passion of Christ — the ultimate expression of love 21:56 – From knowing God’s love to being transformed by it 23:18 – Pastor Di’s personal story of surrender 26:23 – What real transformation looks like 26:56 – How wide, long, high, and deep is His love 27:53 – Nothing can separate us from God’s love (Romans 8:38) 29:18 – Be filled with the fullness of God 31:16 – Jesus — the fullness and proof of God’s love 33:34 – Communion: Remembering Christ’s sacrifice 35:17 – The blood that forgives and restores 36:20 – Responding to God’s love and forgiveness 38:01 – Prayer of surrender 39:09 – Closing worship: Here I Am to Worship

This Sunday we celebrated Venture Church’s 21st birthday and continued our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from Pastor Brandon Beals. In Ephesians chapter 2, Paul reminds us that through Jesus, the walls that once divided us are torn down. What once separated Jews and Gentiles — insiders and outsiders — has been destroyed by the cross. We are now one family, one body, and one church united by grace. Pastor Brandon teaches how grace brings unity, how division is the enemy’s oldest tactic, and why the cross is what holds us — and the church — together.

This week, Pastor Brandon continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture — Ephesians 2. Before Christ, we were spiritually dead, slaves to the world, the enemy, and our own flesh. But Paul reminds us that everything changes with two words: “But God.” Through His mercy and grace, we’ve been raised to life, set free, and created for good works that He prepared for us in advance. This message is a reminder that salvation isn’t the end — it’s the beginning. We were dead, but now we are alive in Christ! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online
1:00 – Building expansion and generosity update
2:30 – Introduction to Ephesians 2
3:40 – Reading Ephesians 2:1–10
5:00 – “Before and After” – setting up the message
7:00 – Pastor Brandon’s story about shoulder surgery
8:30 – Who we were before Jesus
10:00 – Spiritually dead and separated from God
12:00 – Slaves to the world, the enemy, and the flesh
14:40 – The world’s pattern and influence
16:00 – The deception of the enemy
18:00 – Our struggle with the flesh and temptation
22:00 – Deserving of wrath — the weight of sin
24:30 – “But God” — the turning point
26:00 – Made alive with Christ through grace
28:00 – Understanding God’s immeasurable love and mercy
30:00 – Salvation as resurrection and new life
32:00 – We are God’s handiwork — His masterpiece
34:00 – Created for good works prepared in advance
36:00 – God’s pursuit of those still in the “before”
37:30 – The hope of transformation — “But God”
39:00 – Invitation to follow Jesus and prayer of salvation
40:30 – Closing announcements and worship night preview

This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon kicks off our journey through the book of Ephesians, reminding us that the life we have in Christ is one of incredible blessing, identity, and purpose. Through the story of Hetty Green, a woman who lived in poverty despite her great wealth, we’re challenged to stop living spiritually empty when we’ve already been given everything through Jesus. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians shows us what it means to be chosen, redeemed, and adopted as God’s sons and daughters. It’s a call to live fully in the richness of God’s grace. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online
0:34 – Hetty Green: The richest miser
3:18 – Wealth and living like we’re poor
3:47 – Introducing the book of Ephesians
6:07 – Paul’s story and why he matters
9:24 – Why Ephesus was such a big deal
14:10 – Ephesians: deep theology and daily application
20:28 – “In Christ” — the most important word
23:19 – Benefit 1: Redemption
25:59 – Benefit 2: Chosen by God
34:24 – Benefit 3: Adopted into His family
36:56 – Living like sons and daughters
37:57 – Invitation to follow Jesus
40:31 – Prayer and response

This week at Venture, Pastor Di continued our Break Free series with a powerful and practical message on closing the doors we’ve left open to the enemy. Through Scripture, personal stories, and clear teaching, Pastor Di showed us how sin, unchecked heart issues, compromise, and unresolved trauma can open doors that give the enemy access to our lives. But the good news is this: those doors can be shut through the power of Jesus. Using the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4, Pastor Di reminded us that sin is crouching at the door, waiting to pounce but in Christ, we can repent, renounce, rebuke, resist, and receive. This message is both a wake-up call and an invitation to freedom.

This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon continued our Break Free series with a powerful message on overcoming the stronghold of shame. Shame has a way of paralyzing us—keeping us stuck in regret, guilt, and fear of what others think. But the good news of the gospel is this: in Christ, we are forgiven, washed, sanctified, and justified. Through passages in Isaiah, Joel, John 8, and 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Brandon showed us how Jesus takes our shame upon Himself, restores what was lost, and declares us innocent before God. The story of the woman caught in adultery reminds us that where the world heaps condemnation, Jesus offers forgiveness and freedom.



0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Onlinesep 28th sermon text 
2:23 – Prayer and introduction to Break Free seriessep 28th sermon text
3:26 – Recap of hidden sin and practical steps to overcomesep 28th sermon text
4:01 – What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?sep 28th sermon text
5:15 – A story of guilt, confession, and shamesep 28th sermon text
7:03 – Defining shame and how the enemy uses itsep 28th sermon text
9:36 – What the Bible says about shamesep 28th sermon text
12:03 – God forgets what we cannot forgetsep 28th sermon text
13:22 – Jesus takes our shame upon Himselfsep 28th sermon text
15:10 – The woman caught in adultery (John 8)sep 28th sermon text
18:25 – “Neither do I condemn you—go and sin no more”sep 28th sermon text
19:36 – Remember who you are: a child of Godsep 28th sermon text
22:09 – Without Jesus we are unworthy, but with Him we are forgivensep 28th sermon text
23:33 – Washed, sanctified, justifiedsep 28th sermon text
25:02 – How to break free from shamesep 28th sermon text
26:19 – Communion and reflectionsep 28th sermon text
32:35 – Worship response: leaving shame behindsep 28th sermon text

This week Pastor Brandon continues our Break Free series by tackling one of the most destructive strongholds—hidden sin. Through the story of Achan in Joshua 7, we see how sin that is kept secret not only destroys us from the inside out, but also impacts those around us. Hidden sin multiplies, it robs us of peace, and it eventually always comes to light. But the good news is that God has given us a way to break free through confession, repentance, and accountability. Pastor Brandon reminds us that what is uncovered and surrendered to Jesus becomes an opportunity for His grace to be unleashed in our lives. This message is both convicting and full of hope, pointing us to the freedom that only Christ can bring.