Venture Church

Chain Reaction: Remarkable Faith

This week we have a guest speaker, Dave McCants, from Two Rivers Church in New Bern, NC. He has been the pastor of that Church from the start and has wisdom to share from his experiences and the growth they have seen in their church. This is directly following the ordaining of our first elders and this sermon is a great cap to the series Chain Reaction.

Elder Ordination

Today marks a very special moment in the history of Venture Church. In the New Testament there are several passages of scripture that elaborate on what the leadership of the Church should look like. Elders are a part of that process. It takes time and commitment to take on the role of being an elder of a church. So, as a church we have been praying for men to rise up and take this role on and four have accepted the calling. This is the recording of their ordination.

Chain Reaction: River Vs. Lake

Living the great commission is what this series is all about. As a church we strive to be on mission for Jesus by being God Chasing Grace Shaped, Love Agents. We say this often to remind us of the purpose that Jesus gives everyone who follows Him. Wherever you are in your journey of faith, tune in this week to hear clearly the purpose and power in Jesus and why it is important that you give your life to Him.

Chain Reaction: Boldness

We have a guest speaker sharing with us this week for our teaching time. His name is Glen Crocker. He is a middle school teacher from Washington, NC and with a heart wanting everyone to give their lives to Jesus he comes ready to challenge us to be bold in our faith. 

Chain Reaction: The Lead Domino

For a chain reaction to occur there has to be a spark, starting point, or what we are calling the "Lead Domino." This piece is pinnacle to the rest of the chain because without it the other parts wouldn't do what they were placed there to do. You could probably name some lead dominoes that have led you to your job, significant other, school, etc. Jesus is calling all Christians to be the lead domino to others by discipling and sharing The Gospel with them. 

That's Gonna Leave A Mark: The Real Thing

Jesus offers the real thing. Not a fake substitute that will just get you by but truly what you have been looking for. Each of us are seeking for purpose or comfort in something. It's different for every person but Jesus came to earth, died, and rose from the grave by His own power to show us just how much He loves us. Not only that, but He wants you to know that to find the real meaning of life you have to learn the truth from Him. 

That's Gonna Leave A Mark: The Invitation

Jesus gives us all an invitation to follow Him. That invitation is to a life of joy and purpose in His will. It's not easy but it is simple and every bit of guidance we need is found in Him and the Bible. 

That's Gonna Leave A Mark: Wedding Day

There are many things in life that leave a mark on us whether we want them to or not. Jesus calls everyone of us into a life with Him that will change us for eternity. He gives us the option to follow Him and be a part of His mission or to live life according to what we want and desire. Living life the way Jesus desires is how we were created to live. Tune in this week to help course correct your life to follow Jesus and to find joy and purpose in Him.