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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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Baptism in the Holy Spirit | Pastor Jared Ming | Venture Church
6d ago00:51:49Tap to summarizeWhat is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and is it still for believers today?In the final message of our More series, Pastor Jared Ming walks through Scripture to explain the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the gift of speaking in tongues, and why God desires every believer to experience the fullness of His Spirit. Through biblical teaching and personal stories, this message reminds us that God always has more for those who are hungry for Him.Whether you're exploring this topic for the first time or looking to grow deeper in your walk with God, this message will encourage and challenge you to pursue everything God has for your life.Timestamps0:00 Welcome0:20 Introduction2:12 Continuing the More Series3:13 God's Gift for Every Believer5:12 What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?6:37 Speaking in Tongues Explained8:08 Why Would God Give Us a Spiritual Language?9:17 You Don't Have to Speak in Tongues to Be a Christian12:44 Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for Today?16:26 Why the Early Church Encouraged Every Believer to Receive It21:33 "There's More" – The Snickers Pie Illustration22:24 Four Benefits of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit24:01 A Powerful Missionary Story28:09 Praying in the Spirit Builds You Up29:14 Praying the Perfect Will of God30:26 A Story of God's Protection Through Prayer34:30 Power to Share Your Faith35:24 A Method for Praising God36:14 The Holy Spirit Speaks Through You, Not for You41:01 Invitation to Follow Jesus44:43 Prayer to Receive More of the Holy Spirit47:39 Pursue More of God48:24 Revival Night InvitationIf this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue pursuing more of what God has for us.
Transcribe →Hunger | Pastor David Diaz | Venture Church
2w ago00:42:45Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to experiencing more of God isn't perfection, talent, or position—but hunger?In this message, Pastor David Diaz challenges us to cultivate a genuine spiritual appetite for the presence of God. Looking through Scripture and moments of revival throughout history, we discover that God consistently responds to people who are desperate for Him. Hunger leads to repentance, repentance prepares our hearts, and personal revival becomes the catalyst for God to move through families, churches, and communities.If there's more of the Holy Spirit to be experienced, let's be the kind of people who are hungry enough to pursue Him.
Transcribe →Unlock Your Gifts | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
3w ago00:47:09Tap to summarizeHow do we position ourselves to receive more of the Holy Spirit? In Part 3 of our More series, Pastor Brandon teaches from 1 Corinthians 12 and unpacks two key areas that often keep people from experiencing everything God has for them. From understanding biblical generosity to overcoming misconceptions about spiritual gifts, this message challenges us to pursue God above experiences and to discover the unique gifts He has placed within each of us for the good of the Church. No matter your background or previous experiences, God has more for you. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:48 Welcome to Venture Church 1:28 Atlas Free Mount Baker Fundraiser 2:14 Introduction to the Holy Spirit Series 7:24 Preparing Your Heart to Receive More 8:54 First Key: Unlock Firstfruits 10:23 The Festival of Firstfruits and Pentecost 11:49 Why Generosity Matters 14:08 A Story About Learning to Tithe 18:31 Second Key: Don't Be Uninformed 20:36 Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit 22:14 Chasing God, Not Experiences 26:13 Common Hangups About Spiritual Gifts 27:10 The Nine Gifts of the Spirit 30:50 Pastor Brandon & Di's Story 36:23 Staying Open to More of God 37:40 Don't Let Abuse Keep You from Truth 39:58 Gift. God. Good. 41:24 Spiritual Gifts Are for the Church 42:39 Using Your Gifts for the Common Good 44:36 Let Go of Your Hangups 45:56 Closing Prayer If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue our More series!
Transcribe →What Changed? | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
4w 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
Jul 600:42:32Tap 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
Jun 2900:37:50Tap 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
Jun 2200:38:33Tap 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.
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