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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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What Changed? | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
1w ago00:49:10Tap to summarizeWhat changed Peter from a man who denied Jesus to the bold leader who preached the gospel to thousands?In week two of our More series, Pastor Brandon explores one of the greatest transformations in Scripture. Peter was impulsive, inconsistent, and often his own worst enemy. Yet just weeks after denying Jesus, he stood before thousands in Jerusalem and boldly proclaimed the gospel. What happened?The answer is the Holy Spirit.Walking through Matthew 16 and Acts 2, Pastor Brandon shows how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people with boldness, purpose, and supernatural strength. The same promise that transformed Peter is still available today. If you've ever wondered whether God can use you, this message is a reminder that the Holy Spirit changes everything.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today.Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a message from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome and Prayer3:44 – Summer Service Update and Staff Transitions5:17 – Welcoming Pastor Tyrone and Amy Rin6:31 – Summer Service Times Reminder7:20 – What Changed Peter?10:08 – Peter Declares Jesus as the Messiah11:46 – "On This Rock I Will Build My Church"13:12 – Peter's Potential14:17 – Peter Rebukes Jesus16:22 – "Get Behind Me, Satan"17:24 – Peter Denies Jesus Three Times22:58 – Fifty Days Later23:27 – Understanding Pentecost26:56 – Peter's Incredible Transformation28:14 – Peter's First Sermon30:31 – "You Crucified Him"32:26 – Cut to the Heart34:49 – Peter's First Altar Call35:23 – The Holy Spirit Changed Everything36:25 – The Promise Is for You37:37 – What the Holy Spirit Produces38:02 – Unction and Boldness38:35 – Living with God's Anointing40:03 – If There's More of God, I Want More40:41 – Three Thousand Saved41:41 – Receiving More of the Holy Spirit42:46 – A Prayer for More45:03 – What's Next and Kingdom Builders46:28 – Why Summer Camp Matters47:41 – God Inhabits the Praises of His People48:38 – Revival Night and Closing Announcements
Transcribe →Fresh Fire | Pastor Eileen Hunter-Wolf | Venture Church
2w ago00:42:32Tap to summarizeWhat if the “more” we are asking God for begins with giving Him more of us?In this message, Pastor Eileen kicks off our brand new summer series, More, by teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not a force, an energy, or something strange to avoid. He is fully God, fully personal, and fully present to help us follow Jesus. Pastor Eileen reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, coach, and the Spirit of truth. He convicts, confirms, carries, illuminates, and empowers us to live a life that reflects Jesus.This message is an invitation to make room for more of God’s presence in our lives. As we begin this series, we are asking the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire, awaken our hearts, reveal truth, and lead us deeper into the life Jesus has for us.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that help is here and the Holy Spirit is closer than we think.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Independence Weekend Welcome1:00 – Welcome from Pastor Eileen1:53 – Venture Is a Place to Belong2:18 – Introducing the More Series2:47 – Giving God More of Us3:17 – Opening Prayer4:23 – Leaning Into God’s Word5:17 – Making Room for More7:58 – Fresh Fire and the Person of the Holy Spirit8:20 – Who Is the Holy Spirit?9:22 – People Can Be Weird, But God Is Not Weird9:47 – Dove, Fire, Wind, and River as Metaphors10:43 – John 14 and the Promise of Another Advocate11:40 – The Upper Room Discourse12:47 – Another Advocate of the Same Kind13:33 – Help from Heaven14:03 – The Holy Spirit Is Fully God14:32 – Understanding the Trinity15:00 – The Holy Spirit in Creation15:12 – The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus16:16 – The Holy Spirit Has a Personality17:30 – The Holy Spirit Has Emotions18:06 – Help Is Here19:20 – The Holy Spirit Has a Specific Role19:44 – The Spirit of Truth20:18 – Truth in a Confusing World21:24 – Feelings Can Be Real, But Not Always True22:13 – The Holy Spirit Represents Jesus22:43 – The Holy Spirit Is the Game Changer23:40 – The Survivor Advantage Illustration24:43 – The Holy Spirit as Advocate, Helper, and Coach25:11 – The Voice of the Coach26:28 – The Holy Spirit Takes Residence in Us27:28 – The Holy Spirit Convicts28:18 – The Spotlight on Sin29:09 – The Holy Spirit Reveals What Sin Conceals29:38 – The Holy Spirit Illuminates Truth30:31 – The Holy Spirit Extends the Love of Jesus Through Us31:06 – Living on Mission Across the Street31:49 – Mother Hunter’s Story33:07 – Jesus Prayers and a Life of Witness33:57 – What Does the Holy Spirit Want to Say to You?34:37 – Making Room for More of God35:18 – Worship Response38:33 – Pastor Brandon Responds39:04 – What Happened?39:37 – Conviction Unlocks Something New40:43 – Summer Service Schedule Reminder41:05 – What’s Next and Popsicles41:31 – Closing Prayer
Transcribe →Becoming a Friend of Jesus | Pastor Dick Brogden | Revival Sunday Venture Church
3w ago00:37:50Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to be a friend of Jesus? In this Revival Sunday message, Pastor Dick Brogden challenges us to see missions not just as something the church supports, but as a response to friendship with Jesus. Teaching from John 15, Pastor Dick reminds us that Jesus has called us His friends, trusted us with His mission, and invited us to participate in bringing the gospel to the nations. With billions of people still unreached and thousands of people groups with little or no access to the gospel, the call of God is still urgent. This message unpacks what it means to give friendship back to Jesus by encouraging Him, defending Him, standing with Him, sharing His heart, and stewarding the trust He has placed in us. Pastor Dick also reminds us that God does not need perfect people to accomplish His mission. He uses weak, willing, Spirit-filled people who spend time with Jesus, humble themselves in prayer, and say yes to His call. Whether you are called to go, give, pray, support, or take a first step toward missions, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is worthy of our whole lives. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God can use them to make Jesus known. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church. Timestamps 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:18 – Invitation to Revival Night 0:42 – Introducing Pastor Dick Brogden 1:28 – Live Dead and the Mission to the Unreached 1:55 – John 15:11–16 3:29 – Love, Missions, and the Great Commission 3:55 – Fulfilling the Great Commission and the Great Commandments 4:20 – Understanding People Groups 5:14 – What Is an Unreached People Group? 5:40 – Frontier and Unengaged People Groups 6:32 – Trolling for Apostles 7:14 – Jesus Calls Us Friends 8:16 – Saint John in Exile 9:02 – Does God Need Our Friendship? 10:06 – The Wonder of Being a Friend of God 10:55 – Giving Friendship to Jesus 11:18 – Encouraging Our Friend Jesus 12:18 – Defending Our Friend Jesus 13:29 – Standing with Jesus 14:56 – The Cost of Standing with Jesus 16:07 – Offering Consolation to Jesus 16:25 – The Unreached World and the Heart of Jesus 17:24 – Friendship and Trust 18:13 – Jesus Has Trusted Us with His Mission 18:35 – The Mission Story of Scripture 19:45 – Trusted to Evangelize the World 20:13 – You Did Not Choose Me, But I Chose You 20:45 – God Uses the Weak and Foolish 21:43 – God’s Spirit Lives in You 22:27 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You 22:58 – How Can We Be Missionaries? 23:19 – Peter, John, and Being with Jesus 24:16 – God Uses Ordinary People 24:56 – The Assemblies of God and Missions 25:21 – Azusa Street and Humble Beginnings 26:34 – Humbling Ourselves in Prayer 27:24 – Power to Witness and Power for Holiness
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Be Iron | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
4w ago00:38:33Tap to summarizeBe Iron | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Transcribe →Chasing Direction | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Jun 1500:41:04Tap 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
Jun 800:49:15Tap 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
Jun 100:39:29Tap 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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