Venture Church Messages
The message library for Venture Church with a variety of speakers talking on different topics related to God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Christian Life and the Church.
Episodes
469 episodes
Emmanuel - God Among Us
In this message we look at the opening of John’s Gospel and the breathtaking claim that “the Word became flesh and made His home among us.” God has always been committed to dwelling with His people, and Jesus is the ultimate fulfilment of that ...
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Emmanuel - God For Us
In this week’s message, we explore the promise of Emmanuel — “God with us” — and what it means for our lives today. Drawing from Isaiah’s prophecy and Matthew’s Gospel, we’re reminded that the Messiah’s arrival was long promised, yet many misse...
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Found - Worth Celebrating
This message takes us deep into the parable of the lost sons, showing how both the rebellious and the religious can find themselves estranged from the Father. Through personal story, Scripture and the beauty of grace, we’re reminded that God do...
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FOUND - Worth Everything
This week’s message in our FOUND series explores the parable of the lost coin, reminding us that when something has incredible value, you go to extraordinary lengths to find it. And that is exactly how God sees us! Like the woman who lights a l...
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FOUND - Worth Searching For
This week’s message explores Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep — a story that reveals God’s unrelenting love for those who feel far from Him. Through Luke 15, we see a Shepherd who notices, searches, and celebrates every person He brings home. W...
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Would Somebody Please Stand Up?
In this week’s episode, we explore what it really means to stand up for God in a world that often sits down. Pastor Andrew Shearman reminds us that faith isn’t comfortable — it’s courageous — and that every believer is called to take risks, obe...
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Losing Weight - A Pilgrims Progress
We all carry weight — not physical, but the kind that presses on our hearts: guilt, fear, regret, and sin. In this message, we’re reminded that Jesus came to lift every burden and set us free from the tyranny of guilt and shame. Like Christian ...
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Stepping Into God's Tomorrows
In this message, we explore what it means to step boldly into God’s tomorrows. Through the story of Joshua and Israel, we’re reminded that fear may whisper “stay,” but faith says “go.” When we follow God’s presence with courage and obedience, w...
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Seek First - Mary of Nazareth
In this message, we explore what it means to say a costly “yes” to God, just as Mary of Nazareth did when she surrendered her plans to His purpose. Her story shows us that true surrender isn’t weakness — it’s courageous trust in the God who nev...
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Seek First - Daniel
In this episode, we dive into Daniel’s story from the Bible and how he lived with unwavering conviction in a culture that pressured him to conform. From the lions’ den to the king’s court, Daniel’s steadfast faith shows us what it means to trus...
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Seek First - Giving over Getting
In this episode, we reflect on the widow’s offering in Mark 12 and what it teaches us about seeking first God’s kingdom. Jesus praised her because she gave everything, demonstrating that surrender and sacrifice matter more than comfort or compa...
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Seek First - Nehemiah
In this episode, we explore how Nehemiah’s story challenges us to choose commitment over convenience. From leaving behind palace privileges to rebuilding broken walls under opposition, Nehemiah shows us that God doesn’t need the most powerful, ...
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Seek First - Moses
In this episode, we explore what it means to trade privilege for purpose by looking at the life of Moses in the Bible. Just as Moses refused the fleeting treasures of Egypt for the eternal reward of God’s kingdom, we are invited to step out of ...
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Seek First - Abraham
In this opening message of the Seek First series, we considered Abraham’s example of choosing faith over security. Abraham left behind his home and certainty to follow God’s call, stepping into the unknown with trust. The challenge for us today...
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Lives That Inspire - Daniel
In this week’s episode, two of our young people, Christiana and Gabriel, shared how Daniel’s faith and courage continue to inspire us today. Daniel’s example shows us that real inspiration is not about feeling good but about living with unshaka...
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Lives That Inspire - Inspire The Many
In this message, we look at what it means to inspire not only one or a few but the many—especially the hundreds of children who walk through our church doors every Sunday. Through stories of how faithful leaders shaped Hannah’s own faith journe...
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Lives That Inspire - Joseph
In this episode in our Lives that Inspire series, John Els unpacks the life of Joseph, showing how God’s hand was present in his darkest moments as well as in his greatest triumphs. Moving from betrayal to imprisonment to leadership in Egypt, J...
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Lives That Inspire - Hannah
In this episode, we explore the inspiring life of Hannah and the powerful lessons hidden within her waiting, weeping, and worship. From barrenness to breakthrough, Hannah models a faith that doesn’t flinch, a prayer that doesn’t quit, and a vow...
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Lives That Inspire - Esther
This message explores the remarkable story of Esther — a young woman who becomes queen and steps up to save her people at great personal risk. Although God’s name is never mentioned in the book, His presence is woven throughout the story. We’re...
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If Money Talked - Meaningful Money
In today’s episode, we reflect on the parable of the rich fool and how his abundance blinded him to life’s true purpose. The message flips the narrative: what we do with money reveals what matters most. When used well, money becomes a tool that...
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If Money Talked - A Flipped Script
In this episode, we dive into what our money would say if it could talk—and how Jesus already spoke those truths centuries ago. We look at how money isn’t the meaning of life, but it can add meaning when managed according to kingdom principles....
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If Money Talked - Managers Not Owners
In this episode of the "If Money Talked" series, we explore the idea that money, if it could speak, might say, “The moment you think you own me, I own you.” Pastor Mark unpacks Jesus’ teachings about greed, stewardship, and the weight of debt, ...
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If Money Talked – The Consumption Assumption
This week on the podcast, we open our If Money Talked series by examining the assumption that everything we have is for our own consumption. Pastor Jon shares how Jesus cuts through this mindset with a compelling call to live generously and to ...
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