Victory Vida

Isaiah 14:12-15 NLTHow you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. 13 For you said to yourself, “I WILL ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I WILL preside on the mountain of the gods far away in the north. 14 I WILL climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.” 15 Instead, you will be brought down to the place of the dead, down to its lowest depths.

Where or who do you turn to when you don’t know what to do? In a world where advice and opinions are never in short supply, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. This summer, we’re turning to the one place you can count on for the right answers—God’s Word. If you need help navigating the many facets of life, then tune into our series, Focus, as we dive into the book of Proverbs to find the wisdom and clarity we need for the seasons ahead.

We live in a world where people search for peace in everything—except in the One who can actually give it. What many of us call "peace" is actually escape. We turn to temporary distractions, but the anxiety and emptiness we feel linger. Nothing in this world can satisfy the deep longing of our souls for rest. 

In every other religion, humans strive to reach and please their god. But God’s grace and love is so spectacular that He came down from heaven to be with us. In this sermon, we unpack the name and character of Jehovah Shammah—the Lord who is with us. No matter your circumstances, whether you’re in a season of beauty or brokenness, tune in to find encouragement and hope through the true and living God who will never leave us or forsake us. 

Jesus took our sin, our shame, and our sickness upon Himself on the cross so that we could be healed. It’s a truth we can rest in because the Word of God is His will, and the Bible shows us who He is through His names. One of the names God declares Himself is Jehovah Rapha, which means “the Lord who heals.” We can have faith for healing because it’s who our God is! Tune in as we trust that He will do what He said and reclaim the healing that belongs to us.

GENESIS 22:2-14 NLT“Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with...

WHAT GOD DOES flows from WHO GOD IS. Genesis 16:1-13 NIVNow Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children.

Psalm 22:30-31 NIVPosterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it! 

Through His sacrifice, Jesus took the punishment that we deserved. He took our place so that we could be forgiven of all our sins. We couldn’t pay for it or earn it, so He came to be our righteousness. Jesus willingly laid down His life for ours, and we have now been restored to life and adopted into His family! Tune in as we celebrate what God did to make us holy and blameless in His sight.

Throughout our lives, we are all faced with various decisions, some more difficult than others. Once we’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, we’re called to not only address Him as Lord but also to obey Him as Lord—choosing to give up our will to embrace His. Jesus submitted Himself to the will of the Father and was obedient to the point of enduring suffering so that we may have life.

It’s easy to think there’s plenty of time, but eternity is closer than we realize. For some, this life is the closest they’ll get to heaven. For others, the best is yet to come. The world is desperate for good news, and if you’ve met Jesus, you’ve got some. Tune into this sermon to learn how to share your story and live as a witness—right now, right where you are.

As followers of Jesus, we have the privilege of knowing that earth is not our forever home. Because of His sacrifice, we now have a home prepared for us in heaven, where we’ll get to spend eternity with the Father. But if we’re honest, when it comes to money, sometimes we live like this world is the only one that exists. We store up for ourselves on this side of heaven instead of keeping our eyes fixed on the joy that awaits us.

Like breathing and eating, selfishness comes naturally to us. No one had to teach us how to grab the toy away from others. We never thought twice about keeping the leftovers for ourselves. When we are generous, God will expand our hearts in unimaginable ways. If you’re wondering how to journey into the deep life of generosity and leave the shores of selfishness, then tune into this sermon!

The Bible tells us that our enemy, the devil, has come to “steal, kill, and destroy.” As a result, he attacks us in many areas of our lives—including our finances. But we serve a God of abundance. In Him, there is always more than enough. He desires for us to experience His provision and has made it possible for us to overcome the challenges that come with living in a fallen world. Join us as we explore how embracing the principle of first can help us live in the freedom He offers!

We often chase happiness, hoping our circumstances will align with each of our preferences and desires—but what if there’s something better? Happiness comes and goes, depending on what happens. But joy? Joy is rooted in Someone who never changes. Tune in to this sermon to learn how to stop pursuing only temporary happiness and embrace unshakable joy today!

Jesus tells us in His Word that He came so that we may have abundant life. But many of us are only living a fraction of the life He desires for us! As disciples of Christ, we were created for more than survival mode. Take an honest look at your own life. Would you say that you’re walking in His purpose and experiencing all that He has for you? Or are you just going through the motions? Tune in to find out how to make the most of every opportunity and give God glory as you...

Hebrews 12:1-2 NIVTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us THROW OFF everything that HINDERS and the SIN that so easily entangles.

As followers of Jesus, we know this world is not our true home. But the reality is, we don’t always lead lives that reflect the fact that we were made for more. God has called each of us to holiness. Instead of focusing on the here and now, we were created to live with the joy of a future with Him in mind. Tune into this message to learn how to look beyond this present moment, throw off sin, and live for eternity!

To run the race set before us as believers, we need to throw off anything that slows us down. Following Christ wholeheartedly requires laying aside lukewarmness and committing to a lifelong journey of being fully committed disciples of Jesus. Join us as we go behind the scenes, unpack the message, and dive even deeper into the conversation.

Our good friend John Bevere was with us as we celebrated 35 years of Victory! He brought a timely word to carry with us throughout each day as we interact with others on our journey with Jesus.