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Vertical Church Sermons
Hosted by Vertical Church of the Mountains · EN
Vertical Church is located in Blairsville and Hiawassee in the North Georgia Mountains. We exist to see people far from God raised to life in Christ, while raising up a generation of Leaders in our communities. We release weekly podcasts of the messages from our church.
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Battling Our Thoughts the Healthy Way
2w ago00:39:12Tap to summarizeWe have so many thoughts throughout the day, and some of them aren't the best, right? But the Bible teaches us of ways to think like Christ, through what thoughts to dwell on and what thoughts not to, through contentment in Christ, how to intercede for others, and so on. Pastor Phil dives into this topic and shows us how the Bible gives us wisdom and insight.
Transcribe →Less of the Past, More of Jesus
3w ago00:35:23Tap to summarizeThe Bible tells us that Paul wanted us to know Christ and experience His power. Lord, help us to live for You and not live in our past. With You there is fullness, purpose, and joy! Amen.He has things in store for you!
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Consistency in Christ & Maturity in Difficulty
4w ago00:38:55Tap to summarizeThis week we talk about practical ways we can be spending time seeking to live like Jesus. Pastor Phil walks us through leaning into not giving up with the Lord when life gets difficult, staying mature in times of difficulty, and how to stay consistent with Christ. Here are three things Pastor Phil encourages us to think on. Check out more about these topics in the message:1. Let’s learn to trust God’s plan rather than trying to control everything in our life.2. Let’s look to go deeper in what the Lord is teaching us.3. Don’t give up praying for those around you. No one is too far gone for Jesus!
Transcribe →Let's Live What We Teach
Jul 500:39:18Tap to summarizeThis week, Pastor Phil led us in a conversation about holy conviction. Lord, help us to look like You, love others humbly like You, and respond to Your holy conviction wholeheartedly. We believe and trust that your guidance shows us you love us and have the best for us! As we walk through this message, let's ask the Lord to help us remember that while we don't have to agree with other believers personal convictions, we do need to work together to share the love of Christ, out of God's holy conviction.Philippians 2 says "Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless." We lean into this Truth, Lord. Amen!
Transcribe →Living with the Attitude of Christ
Jun 2800:34:37Tap to summarizeLet’s live in a way that says that our citizenship is in Heaven. Let’s give the Lord all areas of our lives, not some, amen? Let’s live glorifying God, honoring those around us, and showing the attitude of Christ. It’s worth it. Lord, go before us!🙏
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He Turns It All for the Good of Those Who Love Him
Jun 2100:30:58Tap to summarizeThis week, we continue in week 2 of the Philippians summer series. In Philippians 1:12-14, while the Apostle Paul was imprisoned for His faith, he focused on how God was working behind the scenes, saving souls through this situation. Romans 8:28 says that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him. So when the world is hard and when people are difficult, we can trust that God will make it all work together for His glory and our good. We live in a broken world, but will we submit to the world or submit to God who can turn all things for good? Check out this message to hear more on this!
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It's Not Easy, But It's Worth It
Jun 1400:36:01Tap to summarizeThis week, we launched a series on the book of Philippians, and Pastor Phil walked us through the topics of God continuing to work in our hearts and the importance of praying for other churches.Lord, help us to stay humble and willing to be taught by You. Philippians 1:6 says “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” So Lord help us to be willing to be worked on from now until Your return, always praying for other churches and believers along the way. Amen.💚
Transcribe →God's Presence In the Waiting
Jun 700:42:37Tap to summarizeThis week, one of our elders Morris Gurr reminds us that the Lord is ALWAYS present and working in the waiting. Check out this message where he walks us through a few ways we can be present with the Lord and press in in the waiting as well.
Transcribe →Bible Stories of Great Maturity
May 3100:36:03Tap to summarizeAs we wrap up this message series, Lord help us to keep Your teachings on our minds. You are worth it. Help us to be consistent in prioritizing You in all seasons, and help us to keep a humble heart before You. Help us to love You and those around us well this week. Amen.
Transcribe →Choosing to Live In the Light
May 2400:33:43Tap to summarizeIn this series we are talking about spiritual maturity, and this week we discuss the importance of choosing to live in the light. Scripture tells us that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. We as humans often think it would be uncomfortable to come into community, be real, and bring things we have struggled with into the light. But bringing things into the light brings healing and forgiveness. Pastor Phil encouraged us to have a moment with the Lord, and maybe call on someone we trust to pray with us. What are we being called to bring into the light this week?
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