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Venture Church
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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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Grad Sunday Message | Pastor Johnny White | Venture Church
2d 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
1w ago00:44:03Tap 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
2w ago00:51:57Tap 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
Transcribe →Mind Control | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
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When Jesus Crossed My Path | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Apr 600:36:29Tap to summarizeThis Easter, instead of simply retelling the resurrection story, Pastor Brandon shares something personal—why he chose to follow Jesus. Through the story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who encountered Jesus, we see a powerful picture of what happens when Jesus crosses our path. Life that once felt meaningless suddenly has purpose. Questions begin to find answers. Darkness turns to light. No matter your background, your doubts, or your past—this message is a reminder that you are not here by accident. This could be your moment.
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Palm Sunday 2026 | Pastor Di Beals | Venture Church
Mar 3000:41:29Tap to summarizePalm Sunday isn’t just the start of Holy Week—it’s the key to understanding Easter. In this message, we unpack the connection between Palm Sunday, Passover, and the sacrifice of Jesus. From the story in Exodus to Jesus entering Jerusalem as the Lamb of God, every detail points to God’s plan to rescue and redeem us. The same crowd that shouted “Hosanna” would later cry “crucify Him.” And if we’re honest, we can find ourselves in that same tension. This message is a powerful reminder that Jesus didn’t come just to meet our expectations—He came to save us. As we step into Holy Week, this is your moment to reflect, receive His grace, and prepare your heart for Easter.
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