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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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Kingdom Divided | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Mar 2300:47:34Tap to summarizeThis week, we wrapped up our series through the life of Solomon—and it ends with a powerful warning. Solomon had it all: wisdom, success, influence. But over time, he drifted. What started as blessing turned into compromise, and ultimately, division. This message challenges us to look at our own lives and ask: what are we putting at the center? You may not be able to change your past—but you can change your future. As we head into Easter, this is your moment to realign, repent, and choose a different path.
Transcribe →Just a little more | Pastor Morgan Butcher | Venture Church
Mar 1600:43:39Tap to summarizeWhat happens when pleasure becomes the center of our lives instead of God? In this message, Pastor Morgan continues our series through the life of Solomon by looking at the subtle dangers that led one of the wisest men in history away from God. Solomon’s story reminds us that sin rarely begins with rebellion. It usually begins with compromise, small decisions, and slow drift. God created pleasure as a gift, but when pleasure becomes the pursuit of our lives, it can slowly redirect our hearts away from Him. Through Solomon’s life in 1 Kings 11, we see how compromise grows, how pleasure always demands more, and why only God can truly satisfy the thirst of our souls. If you’ve ever felt the pull of distraction, comfort, or chasing things that ultimately leave you empty, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus offers living water that truly satisfies. Watch the full message and be encouraged to place God back on the throne of your heart.
Transcribe →Beware of Success | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Mar 900:41:16Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you achieve everything you ever dreamed of? In this message, Pastor Brandon continues our series through the life of Solomon and explores one of the greatest warnings in Scripture. Solomon was the wealthiest and most successful king who ever lived, yet his story reveals a powerful truth: success does not always lead to significance. Through Solomon’s life, we discover how success can slowly become addictive, deceptive, and ultimately meaningless if it pulls our hearts away from God. This message challenges us to shift our focus from chasing success to pursuing a life of true significance in God’s kingdom.
Transcribe →Halftime | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Mar 200:39:13Tap to summarizeWe are officially at halftime in the life of Solomon. After 20 years of building the temple, the palace, and establishing his kingdom, Solomon had achieved everything he set out to do. He was powerful, wealthy, famous, and successful beyond imagination. But the first half of the game was over. In this message, Pastor Brandon walks us through 1 Kings 9 and 2 Chronicles 7 as God gives Solomon a halftime speech. A promise. A warning. And a call to finish well. Because in the end, success is not about what you build. It is about whether you know Him. If you feel like you are in a halftime season of life, this message is for you. Join us as we continue our series on the life of Solomon.
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Solomon builds the temple | Pastor Di Beals | Venture Church
Feb 2300:34:14Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to make space for God? This week, we continued our series through the life of Solomon by looking at one of his greatest achievements — building the Temple. But this message is about more than a building. It’s about holiness, dedication, and what it looks like to live a life of long obedience in the same direction. If we build a space for God, He will fill it.The question is — do we want Him to? Watch as we explore:• The significance of the Temple• Solomon’s obedience (and compromise)• What happens when God’s presence fills the space• Why WE are now the temple• And what it means to live set apart today Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction to Solomon: Wise Until He Was NotLet’s make space for God.
Transcribe →Choose Wisely | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Feb 1700:42:09Tap to summarizeThe Man Who Had It All series, Pastor Brandon walks us through one of the most pivotal chapters in Solomon’s life — the moment where wisdom and drift exist side by side. Using the powerful illustration of drifting at the beach, this message shows how spiritual compromise rarely happens overnight. It happens slowly. Subtly. One small decision at a time. We explore: • Solomon’s early compromises • The difference between wisdom and knowledge • The famous “cut the baby in half” moment • How success can mask spiritual drift • Why finishing well matters more than starting strong Solomon asked God for wisdom — and God gave it generously. But even wisdom cannot protect someone who slowly drifts from obedience. This message is both a warning and an invitation: If you’ve been drifting, you can come home.
Transcribe →We have met the enemy and he is us! | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Feb 900:37:16Tap to summarizeOn Blue Sunday, Pastor Brandon continues our sermon series Solomon: The Man Who Had It All, diving into the early moments of Solomon’s reign and uncovering a powerful truth that runs through his entire story. Through Scripture in 1 Kings and the final words of David to Solomon, this message explores the idea that while Solomon worked tirelessly to remove every external enemy, he failed to address the greatest enemy of all — his own heart. Pastor Brandon challenges us to reflect on where our true battles lie, reminding us that the most significant struggles we face are often internal. Pride, unchecked desires, and misplaced affections can quietly undermine even the wisest and most successful lives. This message invites us to examine our hearts, guard what shapes us, and walk in obedience to God’s Word before small compromises become lifelong consequences. Whether you’re familiar with Solomon’s story or hearing it for the first time, this sermon offers timeless wisdom and a sobering reminder to stay attentive to the condition of your heart.
Transcribe →Kingdom Builder or Empire Builder? | Pastor Christian Lindbeck | Venture Church
Feb 200:40:00Tap to summarizeWe’re kicking off a brand new sermon series, Solomon: The Man Who Had It All, with a foundational message that frames the entire journey ahead. In this message, Pastor Christian Lindbeck introduces the central question that runs throughout the life of Solomon and, ultimately, through every human heart: Am I building God’s kingdom, or my own empire? Using Scripture from Genesis, 1 Kings, and the story of Solomon’s rise and fall, Pastor Christian unpacks two ways to live — a wide, flourishing life with God enthroned at the center, or a small, self-driven life built on pride and self-determination. This message also launches our second year of Kingdom Builders, calling our church to intentionally choose rhythms, habits, and priorities that keep us focused on God’s kingdom. This sermon sets the tone for the weeks ahead and invites each of us to honestly examine what we’re building with our lives.
Transcribe →Give me that Mountain | Pastor Brandon Beals | Venture Church
Jan 2700:47:34Tap to summarizeOn this powerful Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon casts vision for the future of Venture and challenges us to live lives driven by purpose and destiny, not fear. Using the story of Caleb and the Promised Land from Numbers 13 and Joshua 14, Pastor Brandon unpacks the tension we all feel between God’s calling on our lives and the fear that tries to hold us back. He reminds us that every God-given dream comes with a cost, but obedience is always worth it. This message is both deeply personal and boldly challenging, inviting every person to ask a simple question: What is the mountain God is calling you to take? As Venture steps into a new season, this sermon calls us to faith, courage, obedience, and trust in the God who has already gone before us.
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the Yoke of Marriage | Pastor Di Beals | Venture Church
Jan 1900:39:20Tap to summarizeWe conclude our two-week marriage series *“Tighten the Knot”* with a powerful and practical message centered on *Ephesians 5:21* — “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” In this message, *Pastor Di* walks us through the biblical picture of *mutual submission* using the imagery of a **yoke**, showing how God designed marriage to be a partnership rooted in humility, teamwork, and shared direction toward Jesus. Drawing from Scripture, history, and real-life experience, this teaching addresses:God’s original design for marriageWhy submission is not about hierarchy or controlHow unity and teamwork lead to growth and purposeWhat mutual commitment looks like in real lifeGrace, healing, and hope for marriages and relationships at every stageWhether you’re married, single, engaged, or hoping to be married someday, this message offers biblical wisdom, encouragement, and a clear call to honor Jesus through the way we love and serve one another. --- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and series wrap-up 00:54 – Why marriage requires ongoing work 01:15 – Introducing Ephesians 5:21 02:12 – Prayer and setting the foundation 03:37 – Spirit-filled living and relationships 04:57 – Submission as the foundation of marriage 05:33 – Defining submission biblically 06:33 – The yoke illustration explained 07:37 – Why submission is not about power or control 08:34 – Covenant love and faithfulness 09:00 – Two people walking in the same direction 10:14 – The yoke as strength and productivity 11:38 – Biblical symbolism of the yoke 12:42 – Partnership with God and each other 13:28 – Jesus’ invitation to take His yoke 14:45 – Marriage as shared direction and unity 15:45 – Encouragement for those discouraged in marriage 17:03 – Grace for past mistakes and healing 18:01 – God’s design from Genesis 19:20 – The “help-opposite” illustration 20:44 – How marriage impacts family and children 22:11 – When partners move in different directions 23:12 – Faithfulness to the shared calling 24:41 – Laying down selfishness for the good of the team 26:17 – Personal story and practical application 27:48 – Breaking the “crazy cycle” 29:20 – Honoring Jesus through submission 31:24 – Marriage as a testimony to the world 32:31 – Encouragement for singles 33:43 – Fighting for healthy marriages 35:06 – Closing prayer 37:58 – Marriage conference invitation and next steps 39:08 – Closing and dismissal
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