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
623 episodes
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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The Author and Perfecter [Who Is Jesus - Week I]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off a new teaching series titled "Who is Jesus?" He explores the foundational importance of placing our faith in the right object—Jesus Christ. Using Hebrews 11-12 as his primary text, Pastor Clay explains h...
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Love Is Faithful [Love Is - Week IV]
Pastor Jarrod Walls delivers a powerful message about marriage as both a covenant between spouses and as a reflection of our relationship with God. Drawing from personal experience of nearly 19 years of marriage, Pastor Jarrod offers practical ...
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Love Is Hospitable: Finding Common Ground to Change Lives [Love Is - Week III]
Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the biblical concept of hospitality through the lens of Abraham's story in Genesis 18. In this third installment of the "Love Is" series, he explains how true hospitality looks for opportunities to connect with othe...
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An Invitation to Follow Jesus [Love Is - Week II]
Pastor Richard Miller tackles the often misunderstood concept of God's love in today's culture. Drawing from 1 John 4:8 and C.S. Lewis's insights, he explores the crucial difference between "God is love" and "love is God," challenging common mi...
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Love Is Contagious [Love Is - Week I]
In this powerful message, Pastor Clay NeSmith kicks off the "Love Is" series by exploring what it means for love to be contagious. Drawing from John 3:16 and 1 John 4, he breaks down how God's love is generous, courageous, and purposeful. Throu...
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Cultivating Good Soil: How to Thrive with God's Word [Thrive In 25 - Week VI]
Pastor Clay NeSmith explores how to thrive with God's word in our lives through the lens of Jeremiah 29 and Jesus's parable of the sower. Drawing parallels between good soil and the condition of our hearts, Pastor Clay explains how God's vision...
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Running to Win: How to Finish Strong in Your Faith [Thrive in 25 - Week V]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he explores the keys to enduring in your faith journey, drawing inspiration from Paul's letters and Hebrews 12. Through powerful examples of Biblical role models like Abel, Noah, and Moses, Pastor Clay shares four es...
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Empowered by the Spirit: Living as God's Representative [Thrive in 25 - Week IV]
Pastor Clay NeSmith
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Free Fall [Thrive in 25 - Week III]
Pastor Jarrod Walls explores the story of the centurion in Matthew 8 and challenges believers to move beyond realistic thinking into genuine, childlike faith. He encourages viewers to recognize God's daily miracles, take back their imagination ...
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Your True Identity: Living as God's Chosen People [Thrive in 25 - Week II]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off the new year with an inspiring message about thriving in 2025 through God's calling. Drawing from 1 Peter 2 and the story of Exodus, Pastor Clay explains how believers are God's masterpiece, created for ...
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The Power of Baptism [Thrive In 25 - Week I]
Join Pastor Clay NeSmith as he kicks off the "Thrive in 25" teaching series with a powerful message about the significance of water baptism. He explains how baptism creates a meaningful personal memory, demonstrates commitment to the church com...
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From Blessed to Blessing: Learning from Elizabeth's Faith [Not Home Alone - Week V]
In this inspiring message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores the story of Elizabeth from Luke Chapter 1, revealing powerful lessons about positioning ourselves to be a blessing to others. Through Elizabeth's miraculous pregnancy in her old age and h...
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Better Not Bitter: Breaking Free from the Bondage of Bitterness [Not Home Alone - IV]
Pastor Clay NeSmith shares how to break free from bitterness and choose a better path, especially during the Christmas season. Drawing from the story of Joseph and Mary, he explores how we can follow God's example of extending forg...
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Battle Ready: Lessons from the Wise Men [Not Home Alone - Week III]
In this sermon, Pastor Clay NeSmith draws lessons from the story of the wise men who sought baby Jesus. Drawing from Matthew 2:1-12, he teaches how to overcome obstacles and stay focused on God's calling, using the wise men's encounter with Kin...
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Unexpected Miracles: Finding Hope in Life's Challenges [Not Home Alone - Week II]
Pastor Clay NeSmith shares a powerful message about facing life's unexpected challenges through the lens of the Christmas story. Drawing parallels between the biblical characters who encountered unexpected circumstances - Mary, Joseph, the shep...
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Making Space for God in a Chaotic Season [Not Home Alone - Week I]
In this teaching, Pastor Clay NeSmith addresses the chaos and busyness of the holiday season, offering a timely reminder to pause and make space for God. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 and the parable of the Good Samaritan, Pastor Clay sh...
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