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We are a family of believers who rally around the mission of Jesus Christ, participate in community, and lead lives of generosity that make a difference. We proudly follow our Lead and Founding Pastors Brandon and Di Beals.
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Be Iron | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
5d ago00:38:33Tap to summarizeBe Iron | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Transcribe →Chasing Direction | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
2w ago00:41:04Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when life feels uncertain, stressful, or completely out of your control?In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our **Chasing Purpose** series by teaching through Proverbs 3 and one of the most well-known promises in Scripture: **“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.”**Pastor Brandon reminds us that life often brings seasons we cannot control. Jobs change, finances get tight, people move, the economy shifts, and the world can feel unstable. But in the middle of uncertainty, God invites us to trust Him fully.This message unpacks what it actually means to trust God: learning His truth, obeying His will, sharing in His blessings, and submitting to His correction. When we choose God’s wisdom over our own understanding, He brings health, peace, direction, and nourishment to our lives.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to hold tightly to Jesus and trust Him in every season.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.
Transcribe →Navigating Life | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
3w ago00:49:15Tap to summarizeWhat does it actually mean to fear the Lord?In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our Chasing Purpose series as we move from Ecclesiastes into the book of Proverbs. Solomon begins Proverbs by teaching that wisdom starts with one foundational truth: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”But fear of the Lord does not mean being scared of God. For followers of Jesus, it means living with reverence, awe, humility, and deep respect for who God is. It means choosing God’s wisdom over our own understanding, listening to His voice above the opinions of the world, and allowing His Word to shape the way we live.Pastor Brandon reminds us that there are always two voices competing for our attention: wisdom and foolishness, God’s way and our own way. True wisdom begins when we surrender our plans, trust God’s direction, and live with reverence for the One who created us, loves us, and will never leave us.This message also includes a powerful time of communion and a Kingdom Builders Light Bearers Project update.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs wisdom and direction this week.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon0:18 – Welcome to Venture Church1:25 – Introducing Proverbs1:52 – Proverbs of Solomon3:03 – The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Knowledge3:35 – How to Read the Bible5:02 – Reading a Proverb a Day5:27 – The Main Theme of Proverbs6:00 – Proverbs as Wisdom Literature7:27 – What Wisdom Means8:01 – Wisdom and Folly8:55 – Two Voices Competing for Your Attention9:28 – God’s Plan vs. Our Plan10:15 – Everyone Has an Opinion11:44 – Wisdom and Folly in Everyday Life12:17 – Real Questions People Are Asking Right Now13:49 – Unlocking Wisdom in Proverbs14:26 – God’s Plan vs. My Plan15:23 – The Way of a Fool Seems Right16:32 – When Feelings Lead Us the Wrong Way17:54 – What Does “Fear of the Lord” Mean?19:25 – Fear of God Without Jesus20:10 – The Journey of Following Jesus20:35 – Fear of God as Reverence21:05 – Worshiping God with Reverence and Awe21:44 – Respectful Fear of God22:48 – A Child’s Reverence for Their Parents24:15 – Reverential Respect25:03 – God Is the Creator, We Are His Creation25:56 – Reverence, Obedience, and Fellowship with God26:09 – True Wisdom Comes from Knowing Who God Is27:09 – Nothing Can Separate Us from God’s Love28:44 – God Will Never Leave or Forsake Us29:12 – Fear of the Lord Shapes How We Live30:25 – Fear of God Drives Out Fear of Man30:58 – Obedience Leads to Deeper Relationship31:06 – Communion Moment32:27 – Reflecting and Remembering33:52 – Making Things Right with Jesus35:22 – Remembering What Jesus Has Done36:01 – Receiving the Bread36:42 – The Cup and the Blood of Jesus37:52 – Invitation to Begin a Relationship with Jesus39:17 – Salvation Prayer40:10 – Receiving the Cup40:13 – Worship Response45:15 – Kingdom Builders Light Bearers Project Update45:36 – Mike and Kayla Anderson Share46:18 – Why Kids Ministry Matters47:17 – Ways to Participate in Light Bearers48:24 – Invitation to Give48:43 – What’s Next Resource49:03 – YouTube Outro
Transcribe →Grad Sunday Message | Pastor Johnny White | Venture Church
4w ago00:39:29Tap to summarizeDescriptionWhat if purpose is not something waiting for you at the end of the journey, but something God wants you to discover in the middle of it?In this message, Pastor Johny wraps up the Ecclesiastes portion of our Chasing Purpose series by looking at what Solomon teaches us about life, mortality, wisdom, difficulty, and fulfillment.Ecclesiastes reminds us that life is temporary, that more will never truly satisfy, and that the things we chase apart from God will always leave us empty. But even in a world that feels uncertain, unfair, and difficult to understand, God is still present. He is with us in joy and in grief, in prosperity and in adversity, in the questions we can answer and the mysteries we cannot.Pastor Johny reminds us that difficulty can shape us, that we can trust God when life feels unfair, and that we do not need to fully understand the future in order to faithfully walk with God into it.Purpose is not just found at the finish line. Purpose is found in the midst.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that God sees them, loves them, and has purpose for their life right where they are.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.
Transcribe →Chasing Wisdom | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
May 2600:44:03Tap to summarizeLife moves faster than we realize. One day you blink, and years have passed. So what are we doing with the time God has given us?In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our Chasing Purpose series by looking at Solomon’s final reflections in Ecclesiastes. After a life filled with wealth, influence, success, and regret, Solomon gives wisdom for how to live a life that actually matters.Through stories from the Dominican Republic, the Light Bearers Project, a powerful memorial service, and reflections on legacy, Pastor Brandon reminds us of three important truths: invest in the future, enjoy the season you are in, and keep God at the center of everything.If you want your life to leave a lasting impact, this message will encourage you to live with purpose, perspective, and eternity in mind.0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon0:22 – Memorial Day Weekend Welcome0:44 – Opening Prayer1:11 – Pastor Brandon’s Recent Trip Recap1:23 – Dominican Republic Trip + Solar Electricity Project1:46 – Country Music Awards + Travel Week2:10 – Brett Allen’s Memorial2:54 – Ecclesiastes as Solomon’s Final Speech3:21 – Dominican Republic Photos + Magdalena4:02 – Confronted by Poverty and Injustice4:34 – Why Missions Change Your Perspective4:56 – The Need for Electricity5:18 – Committing to Solar Power5:43 – The Three-Year Process6:10 – Out of Sight, Out of Mind6:54 – Returning to the Dominican Republic7:12 – Interviewing the Pastor7:41 – Why Electricity Matters8:07 – How Electricity Serves the Community8:32 – Praying and Fasting for Venture9:01 – Impact for the Next Two Decades9:11 – Home Visit Story9:47 – A Widow’s Story in the Dominican Republic10:20 – How Electricity Helps Her Family10:38 – Compassion Sponsorship Story11:04 – Serving Hot Dogs to the Kids11:23 – Kids Saving Food for Their Parents12:08 – Food Storage and Electricity12:46 – The Weight of Her Story13:15 – Invitation to Give Toward the Project13:51 – Reflecting on Life and Legacy14:23 – Life Is Short14:58 – Solomon’s Advice to the Next Generation15:27 – Ecclesiastes 9:1116:19 – Time and Chance Happen to Everyone17:11 – No One Knows Their Hour18:02 – Remembering Brett Allen18:51 – Life Can Be Gone Quickly19:25 – Country Music Awards Reflection20:22 – What Would Your Final Speech Say?20:53 – Three Things Solomon Tells Us to Do21:29 – Invest in the Future22:01 – Decisions Today Affect Tomorrow22:29 – Do Not Wait for Perfect Conditions22:58 – Sow Seeds for the Future23:49 – Brett Allen’s Final Words24:56 – “Stay Here. Keep Working.”25:59 – The Value of Long-Term Friendship26:41 – Investing Early in Life27:36 – Investing in Apple Stock29:06 – Investing Your Life, Not Just Finances29:27 – Planting Venture Church29:59 – Airplane Conversation After the CMA Awards31:25 – The Impact of Venture in the Community32:10 – Why Investing in Kids Ministry Matters32:36 – Enjoy the Season You Are In33:07 – Remember God in Every Season33:49 – Advice for Your 20s34:45 – Enjoying the Empty Nest Season36:11 – Have Fun, But Remember God36:39 – Remember Your Creator37:37 – Life Has Meaning When God Is the Center38:09 – Solomon’s Final Conclusion38:51 – Fear God and Keep His Commandments39:03 – Response Moment39:50 – Living with God at the Center40:42 – Commissioning Prayer41:30 – Leaving a Legacy42:17 – Closing Prayer43:51 – YouTube Outro
Transcribe →The illusion of control | Pastor Morgan | Venture Church
May 1800:51:57Tap to summarizeWe all like the idea of trusting God—until life stops going according to our plan. In this message, Pastor Morgan continues our Chasing Purpose series by looking at Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 3 and 4. Solomon reminds us that life is not something we can fully control. There are seasons we would never choose, moments we cannot predict, and outcomes we cannot force. But even when life feels uncertain, God sees what we cannot see. He sees the full picture. He knows the beginning and the end. And real purpose is not found in mastering our lives—it is found in surrendering them to Him. If you have been trying to control every detail, carry every outcome, or make sense of a season that feels unclear, this message is an invitation to release control and trust the One who already holds your life. Timestamps 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon0:21 – Welcome from Pastor Morgan0:39 – Men’s Ministry + Guys Night Invite0:54 – Continuing the Chasing Purpose Series1:23 – Solomon’s Words in Ecclesiastes2:16 – The Illusion of Control3:05 – When Life Stops Going According to Plan4:07 – Calendars, Plans, and Control4:48 – When Life Flips Upside Down5:24 – Solomon Reflects on Life6:32 – Life Was Never Ours to Master7:05 – Ecclesiastes 3: A Time for Everything8:14 – What Control Reveals8:38 – Life Is Appointed, Not Controlled9:04 – A Divinely Arranged Moment9:35 – Life Is Not Random10:25 – Our Flesh Loves Control11:07 – Real Faith Requires Real Trust12:07 – Solomon’s Life and the Appearance of Control13:08 – When Cracks Form Under the Surface14:10 – One Moment Can Change Everything14:58 – God Is Present in Seasons We Wouldn’t Choose15:41 – Ecclesiastes 3:9–1416:22 – God Sees What We Can’t17:10 – Eternity in the Human Heart18:05 – Why Success Alone Cannot Satisfy19:08 – The Tension of Not Seeing the Whole Story20:00 – God Sees the Beginning and the End20:20 – Florence Art Museum Illustration22:13 – Interpreting Life from Two Inches Away23:07 – God Sees the Full Canvas23:29 – We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight24:19 – Mature Faith in Uncertain Seasons25:30 – The Cost of Trying to Control Life25:54 – Ecclesiastes 4:426:31 – Ambition, Comparison, and Control27:28 – The Pressure of Performing28:23 – Chasing the Wind29:16 – Trying to Hold What Only God Can Sustain30:00 – Delight Yourself in the Lord30:24 – Peace Is Better Than Striving31:13 – Full Everything, Empty Soul31:42 – Control Produces Pressure32:04 – We Were Not Designed to Carry Sovereignty32:58 – Real Purpose Begins with Surrender33:41 – Choosing Trust, Obedience, and Faithfulness34:06 – Seek First the Kingdom34:26 – Purpose Is Found in Trusting God35:11 – Surrender Is Worship35:34 – God Never Asked You to Carry Tomorrow35:55 – Invitation to Surrender Control36:29 – Salvation Invitation37:21 – Closing Prayer38:30 – YouTube Outro44:35 – Next Steps + Kingdom Builders Update45:24 – Dominican Republic Light Bearers Project46:06 – Compassion Center Update46:33 – Solar Electricity Project46:57 – Hot Dog Lunch Story48:30 – Light Bearers Giving Update49:21 – Dan Strand Shares Why He’s Giving50:17 – Walt Beals Shares Why He’s Giving51:04 – Final Offering Moment + Prayer
Transcribe →Chasing Purpose | Pastor Brandon Beals
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Battle for the Heart | Pastor Connor Takata | Venture Church
May 400:35:37Tap to summarizeWe all have things we worry about. Finances, the future, family, work, health, and the unknown can easily take over our hearts and minds. In this message, Pastor Connor wraps up our Stressed series by looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 6. Jesus doesn’t just encourage us not to worry, He commands us to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust Him with the outcomes of our lives. Worry can be a sign of a divided heart, pulling our attention away from Jesus and toward the things we are trying to control. But when we surrender our worries to God, we find the peace that only He can give. If you have been carrying worry, stress, or fear about what is ahead, this message is for you. 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:28 – Welcome + Revival Night Invite 1:01 – Meet Pastor Connor 1:32 – Wrapping Up the Stressed Series 1:52 – Matthew 6:25 to 34 3:01 – Jesus Says Do Not Worry 3:27 – Look at the Birds of the Air 4:14 – Consider the Flowers of the Field 5:11 – Seek First the Kingdom 5:39 – Opening Prayer 6:01 – Pastor Connor’s Family + Personal Story 8:36 – Why There Is So Much to Worry About 10:20 – The Promise of Peace 11:45 – Why We Still Feel Worried 12:24 – God Wants Peace for Every Day 12:41 – What Does the Bible Say About Worry? 13:25 – Your Life Is Bigger Than Your Worries 14:13 – Running After Things vs. Running After Jesus 15:12 – Do Not Worry About Tomorrow 15:38 – Why “Just Don’t Worry” Is Not Enough 17:47 – Worry Is a Serious Command from Jesus 18:33 – You Cannot Serve Two Masters 20:41 – Worry Is a Sign of a Divided Heart 21:25 – Worry Is Like a Check Engine Light 21:51 – Worry Can Become Distrust 22:32 – What Has Your Attention Determines Your Direction 23:34 – What Do We Do With Worry? 24:21 – Surrender Your Worry to God 25:17 – Peace in Difficulty 25:39 – Take Every Thought Captive 26:20 – Peace Comes When We Surrender 27:02 – Bringing Desires to God vs. Surrendering Them 28:26 – Trusting God With the Outcomes 28:59 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego 30:40 – “Even If He Doesn’t” Faith 32:04 – Is Christ Enough for You? 33:18 – Prayer Moment 33:41 – Laying Worry at the Feet of Jesus 34:43 – Prayer for Financial Worry 35:24 – Closing YouTube Outro
Transcribe →I Have Anxiety | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Apr 2700:48:14Tap to summarizeAnxiety is real—and for many of us, it’s something we face every single day. In this message, Pastor Brandon shares a powerful and personal look at anxiety—what causes it, how it affects us, and what Scripture says about it. Through a compelling story and honest insight, you’ll see how anxiety can cause us to trust our feelings over truth—and how God invites us to something better. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, on edge, or stuck in your thoughts, this message will remind you that you’re not alone—and that peace is possible. You’ll also be challenged to replace fear and distrust with truth, and to anchor your life in the promises of God found in Psalm 23. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome + Introduction 0:41 – Women’s Conference Recap + Youth Ministry Highlight 1:50 – Introducing the Topic: Anxiety 2:20 – Overview of the “Stressed” Series 3:15 – Living in Grace Through This Series 3:47 – Philippians 4:6 – “Do Not Be Anxious” 4:51 – Story: JFK Jr. Plane Crash (Trusting Feelings vs Truth) 6:34 – What Anxiety Really Is 7:37 – How Anxiety Affects Your Mind and Body 8:31 – Types of Anxiety (Mayo Clinic Breakdown) 10:17 – Personal Story: 17 Phobias + Overcoming Fear 11:16 – Social Anxiety + Real-Life Examples 12:10 – What Triggers Anxiety 13:38 – Caffeine, Medication, and Lifestyle Factors 14:30 – Financial Stress + Living in the PNW 15:01 – Social Settings + Personality Differences
Transcribe →Cast Your Burdens | Pastor Morgan Butcher | Venture Church
Apr 2000:39:46Tap to summarizeStress is something we all face but it was never meant to control our lives.In this message, Pastor Morgan continues our “Stressed” series by unpacking what stress really is, why we’ve normalized it, and what Scripture teaches us to actually do with it.Through a powerful and personal story, you’ll be reminded that you can love Jesus deeply and still feel stressed—and that doesn’t mean you’re failing.More importantly, you’ll learn how to cast your burdens onto God, release control, and trust Him as your sustainer.If you’ve been carrying more than you were meant to, this message is for you.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome + Continuing the “Stressed” Series 0:26 – Heart Behind the Series + Next Generation Vision 1:04 – “I’m Just a Little Stressed…” 1:53 – “I’m Good, Just Busy” (What It Really Means) 2:20 – We’ve Normalized Stress 3:05 – You Can Love Jesus and Still Feel Stressed 4:15 – Defining Stress 5:05 – Stress Is Not Sin or Weakness 5:39 – The Tension: Stress Is Normal but Not Meant to Rule You 6:50 – Personal Story: Unexpected Health Scare 9:01 – What Stress Revealed 10:18 – Losing Control in the Moment 12:11 – Doctor’s Advice + Reality Check 13:06 – The Danger of Normalizing Stress 14:13 – Key Truth: Stress Doesn’t Ask for Permission 14:33 – Choosing Where You Put the Weight
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