Valorous Church
With an unshakable hope in Jesus, we are a church who believes we can face and experience victory over any challenge that comes our way. To the warriors and the weary, the courageous and the curious, the families, and to those who feel on the outside: we welcome you. https://valorouschurch.com
Episodes
642 episodes
The Cost of the Harvest
In this teaching, Pastor Jarrod Walls explores the profound truth of John 15:1-2 and what it means to be pruned by God for greater fruitfulness. Using the analogy of azaleas in his backyard, Pastor Jarrod reveals how God's pruning process - tho...
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United in the Struggle
Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a convicting message about unity in the church and the destructive power of division. Using a personal stories, he challenges us to get back to the basics of faith and stop getting caught up in minor disputes that d...
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In a Storm with Jesus - Finding Peace When Life Gets Difficult
Join Rev. Dr. George Payton for an inspiring message about finding peace and strength in life's storms. Drawing on the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41), this sermon explores how we can maintain ou...
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Who You Talking To
Chris Gastardi delivers a powerful message from 1 Samuel 17, exploring the conversations that happened before David faced Goliath. Rather than focusing on the famous battle itself, this sermon examines the critical internal dialogue we all have...
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Be Defiant: Seeking God in a Compromised Culture
Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a bold and uncompromising message about revival, calling the church to remove modern-day idols from our lives. Drawing from the story of King Josiah in 2 Chronicles 34, this sermon challenges believers to seek God w...
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Shaken: A Gospel Explosion
Join Rev. Dr. George Payton as he delivers an inspiring message about the transformative power of the Gospel using the biblical account of Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail. Drawing from Acts 16:25-40, Dr. Payton explores how God can create...
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Taking Down the Red Flag: Finding Freedom from Sin's Power
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith for this inspiring 4th of July weekend message about finding true freedom in Christ.Using the story of King David's fall and restoration, Pastor Clay explores how sin acts like a "red flag" hanging over our lives...
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"Come and See" The Power of a Simple Invitation [Stretch Month - Week IV]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he concludes "Stretch Month" with an inspiring message about the power of invitation. Drawing from John 1:45-46 and the story of Philip inviting Nathanael to "come and see" Jesus, Pastor Clay challenges us to extend ...
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The Spirit & The Bride Say Come [Stretch Month - Week III]
Pastor Clay NeSmith delivers a powerful message on partnering with the Holy Spirit to reach the lost. Drawing from Revelation 22:17 and John 15-16, he challenges the church to move beyond passive faith and actively join God's mission.Lea...
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Getting Glimpses of God's Glory [Stretch Month - Week II]
Pastor Clay NeSmith delivers an inspiring message about experiencing God's glory and allowing it to transform our lives. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's testimony in Acts 26 and his teachings in 2 Corinthians 3, this sermon explores how God rev...
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Enlarging Your Vision for God's Kingdom [Stretch Month - Week I]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off "Stretch Month" at Valorous Church with a powerful message about expanding our vision and expectations for what God wants to do through us. Drawing from Isaiah 54, Pastor Clay challenges the congregation...
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From Victim to Victor: The Power of Biblical Forgiveness [Things Jesus Never Said - Week V]
Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a convicting message on forgiveness from Matthew 18, challenging believers to examine their hearts and extend the same mercy they've received from God. Drawing from the parable of the unforgiving servant, Pastor Jar...
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The Problem with Following Your Heart [Things Jesus Never Said - Week IV]
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the "Things That Jesus Never Said" series by addressing one of culture's most popular pieces of advice: "Just follow your heart." Drawing from Jeremiah 17 and Jesus' prayer in the Garden of...
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What Jesus Actually Said About Judging Others [Things Jesus Never Said - Week III]
Pastor Clay NeSmith addresses a commonly misunderstood teaching of Jesus by examining a verse often taken out of context – Matthew 7:1 "Do not judge others and you will not be judged". Pastor Clay explains that Jesus wasn't forbidding all judgm...
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Seek First His Kingdom: Training Children in Godliness
In this Mother's Day message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores how to train up children in godliness, focusing on Proverbs 22 and Matthew 6:33. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's kingdom first and shares three key training areas: underst...
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The Myth of the Easy Door: Finding God in Difficult Seasons [Things Jesus Never Said - Week II]
In this sermon, Pastor Richard Miller challenges the popular belief that "when God closes one door, He opens another." Drawing on biblical examples like Jacob, Joseph, Moses, David, and Jesus, Pastor Richard explains that God often leads us thr...
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Trouble is Certain, But So is Triumph [Things Jesus Never Said - Week I]
Pastor Clay NeSmith kicks off a new series titled "Things That Jesus Never Said" by addressing a common misconception about the Christian life. In this powerful message, Pastor Clay explains that Jesus never promised a trouble-free life for bel...
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Beyond the Tomb: Finding New Life in Christ's Resurrection [Easter 2025]
In this powerful Easter teaching, Pastor Clay NeSmith shares how the resurrection of Jesus Christ can transform our lives by replacing pain and disappointment with purpose and hope. Drawing from Luke 24, he explores how the women who visited Je...
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Jesus' Bucket List [Who Is Jesus - Week VI]
In this Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the significance of Jesus's final week before crucifixion through three powerful object lessons: Jesus riding on a donkey into Jerusalem, Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, and ...
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Beyond Shame: The True Meaning of Repentance [Who Is Jesus - Week V]
Pastor Jarrod Walls explores the true meaning of repentance through the lens of John the Baptist's ministry. Moving beyond common misconceptions, he explains that repentance isn't about guilt, shame, or fear, but about turning toward God's lavi...
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Connected to the Vine: Building a Relationship That Lasts [Who Is Jesus - Week IV]
Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the teaching series "Who is Jesus" by exploring what it means to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Using the metaphor of the vine and branches from John 15, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus ...
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The Unshakable Foundation: Christ as Cornerstone [Who Is Jesus - Week III]
In this installment of the "Who is Jesus?" teaching series, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the biblical concept of Jesus as the cornerstone. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and Matthew 16, Pastor Clay explains how Jesus stabilizes our faith, aligns our ...
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Breaking Free from the Sin Pen [Who Is Jesus - Week II]
Pastor Clay NeSmith continues the "Who is Jesus?" teaching series. In this powerful message, Pastor Clay breaks down Acts 2:22-36, explaining how Jesus is both Messiah (Liberator) and Lord (Leader). Using the metaphor of the "sin pen," he illus...
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