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What do you do when God is clearly stirring your heart, but taking the next step feels risky? This week, Pastor Brandon continues our Ruins to Revival series through Ezra and Nehemiah with a message called “No Risk, No Story.” When King Cyrus gave the Jewish people the opportunity to return to Jerusalem, only about 50,000 people made the journey. The invitation was available to everyone, but most stayed behind. Why? Because following God often requires us to leave what is familiar, comfortable, and predictable. Pastor Brandon unpacks three reasons we often resist taking the risk God is calling us to: Fear — What if I fail? What if it doesn’t work? Comfort — What if I’m already happy with where I am? Uncertainty — What if I can’t see what the future looks like? The good can become the enemy of the best when we allow fear or comfort to keep us from stepping into what God is stirring us toward. Sometimes God doesn’t give us the entire picture — He simply asks us to trust Him and take the next step.  No risk, no story. SCRIPTURE: Ezra 1:5   Ezra 2   Ezra 3 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church   00:45 – Continuing Ruins to Revival   01:08 – Ezra 1:5: God Stirred Their Hearts   02:01 – Brandon’s Grand Canyon Story   02:43 – “No Risk, No Story”   04:03 – Playing It Safe Is Risky   04:20 – God Will Ask You to Take a Risk   04:51 – God Opens the Door for Israel to Return   05:54 – Who Actually Returned to Jerusalem?   08:08 – 50,000 People Make the Journey   10:39 – Why Did Only 50,000 Return?   11:16 – God Will Challenge You to Take a Risk   11:49 – The Good Is the Enemy of the Best   12:39 – Why Are We Unwilling to Take Risks?   13:03 – Reason #1: Fear   16:26 – Stop Letting Fear Dictate Your Choices   17:59 – Reason #2: We Get Settled   20:17 – Comfort Can Keep Us From Moving   21:13 – The Israelites Settled Before Starting the Work   23:06 – God Starts Stirring When We Get Comfortable   24:36 – The Risks Venture Has Taken   25:26 – What If It Actually Works?   26:09 – Reason #3: The Future Is Too Foggy   27:29 – Sometimes God Just Says, “Trust Me”   28:16 – Israel Reestablishes Worship   29:15 – Fourteen Months Before the Work Begins   29:56 – The Temple Foundation Is Laid   30:28 – One Generation Weeps, Another Celebrates   32:33 – The Future Rarely Looks Like We Expect   32:56 – Brandon’s Original Vision for Venture   33:28 – The Achilles Illustration   34:30 – No Risk, No Story   35:11 – Prayer for Courage to Take the Next Step   37:02 – What’s Next   37:41 – Worship Night and Groups Week

What do you do when your life feels like it’s in ruins and God seems silent? This week, Pastor Brandon continues our Ruins to Revival series as we begin Ezra chapter 1. After 70 years of exile, God fulfills His promise to bring His people back to Jerusalem — but He does it in an unexpected way by stirring the heart of King Cyrus. Ezra reminds us that God is dependable, God is trustworthy, and God is always working even when we can’t see what He is doing. No matter how impossible the situation may feel, God can move hearts, remove obstacles, and use unexpected people to accomplish His purposes. If your marriage, finances, health, family, career, or future feels like it’s sitting in the rubble, this message is a reminder that God sees your ruins and He has not forgotten your story. SCRIPTURE: Ezra 1 Jeremiah 29:10–11 2 Peter 3:9 Isaiah 44–45 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church 01:05 – Ruins to Revival: Entering the Book of Ezra 01:58 – God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promise 03:02 – What Do You Do When God Seems Silent? 04:13 – How Cyrus Conquered Babylon 06:43 – Daniel’s Prophecy About Cyrus 07:22 – Ezra Chapter 1 09:00 – Understanding Ezra and Nehemiah 11:17 – God Is Dependable and Trustworthy 11:57 – When Your Life Feels Like It’s in Ruins 12:35 – God Is Always Working 13:33 – God Stirred the Heart of Cyrus 14:08 – The Real Context of Jeremiah 29:11 16:55 – What 70 Years of Exile Really Meant 18:33 – God Fulfills His Promises in Unexpected Ways 19:21 – Cyrus Did Not Know God 21:19 – Cyrus Allows God’s People to Return Home 22:33 – Why Cyrus Made the Decree 24:09 – God Can Use Anyone to Fulfill His Purpose 25:27 – Who Was King Cyrus Really? 27:53 – God Moved This Man’s Heart 28:17 – If God Can Move Cyrus, He Can Move Your Obstacle 29:04 – Cyrus Returns the Temple Treasures 30:47 – What Can God Do in Your Situation? 31:29 – What About My Ruins? 32:33 – God Sees Your Ruins 33:07 – God Is Working in Your Story 33:51 – A Prayer for Those in the Rubble 34:16 – Even When You Don’t See It, God Is Working

What happens when everything feels ruined? Is God still working when His promises seem delayed?In Part 2 of Ruins to Revival, Di walks through the incredible events of Daniel 5 and the fall of Babylon. From Belshazzar’s pride and the writing on the wall to the rise of King Cyrus, we see how God was working behind the scenes to fulfill a promise made generations earlier.Even when God’s people were sitting in exile wondering when rescue would come, God had not forgotten them. He was preparing the way for their return, restoration, and rebuilding.God is not slow in keeping His promises. He is patient, calling us to repentance. And no matter how broken or ruined things may seem, nothing can separate us from His love.When we return to Him, He can restore what has been lost, help us rebuild, and once again pour out His Spirit. That is revival.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Introduction to Ruins to Revival Part 2 01:27 — Recapping Israel’s Story & God’s Promise 04:19 — How Did We Get Here? 05:16 — Isaiah’s Prophecy About Cyrus 08:21 — Daniel 5 & the Fall of Babylon 10:28 — Belshazzar’s Dangerous Confidence 14:18 — Dishonoring What Belonged to God 15:47 — The Writing on the Wall 18:09 — Daniel & Nebuchadnezzar’s Story 20:20 — Daniel Is Called Before the King 24:19 — Pride, Repentance & Nebuchadnezzar 26:09 — “The Writing Is on the Wall” 27:17 — Babylon Falls 28:55 — Cyrus Enters Babylon 31:08 — What Does This Mean for Us? 32:24 — The Setting for Ezra Chapter 1 33:30 — Repentance, Restoration & Revival 34:13 — Response & Prayer 36:31 — Closing

What do you do when you look at your life and ask, “How did I end up here?” This week, Pastor Brandon kicks off our brand new series, Ruins to Revival, a journey through the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Before stepping into the story itself, he lays the foundation by tracing the history of Israel and showing how a series of choices, victories, failures, and consequences eventually brought God’s people to a place of destruction and exile. At the center of the message is the reminder from 2 Peter 3:9 that God is not slow in keeping His promises. Even when we experience the consequences of our own decisions, God has not abandoned us. We reap what we sow, but nothing can separate us from the love of God. Pastor Brandon walks through God’s promise to Abraham, Israel’s journey into the Promised Land, the period of the judges, the rise of Saul, David and Solomon, the divided kingdom, the Assyrian conquest, and finally the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem. By the time Ezra begins, the temple is gone, the walls are destroyed, the people have been scattered, and it looks like God’s promise could never come true. But God had not forgotten them. Even in the ruins, His promise remained. Even in exile, His love remained. And even when we find ourselves living in the consequences of our own choices, God still loves us, still has a plan for us, and His promises can still be trusted. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome to Venture Church 0:22 Back to Church Sunday 0:43 Introducing Ruins to Revival 1:25 “How Did I End Up Here?” 2:26 Our Choices Shape Where We End Up 3:01 The Question Israel Had to Ask 3:42 2 Peter 3:9 4:48 God’s Promise to Abraham 6:10 Abraham and the Beginning of the Story 7:10 A Promise to Build a Great Nation 7:43 Israel Is in Ruins 8:49 What Ezra and Nehemiah Teach Us Today 9:19 You Reap What You Sow 10:00 The Consequences of Our Choices 11:23 Where You Are Didn’t Happen by Accident 12:42 Does God Still Love Me? 13:07 Nothing Can Separate Us From God’s Love 14:18 Overwhelming Victory Through Christ 15:27 Nothing in Creation Can Separate Us From God 15:57 God Still Loves You 16:27 God Never Abandoned Israel 17:13 The Story of Salvation 18:50 The Golden Thread of Scripture 19:24 Beginning the Timeline 19:38 Israel in Egypt 20:30 Wandering in the Wilderness 20:58 God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promise 21:49 Entering the Promised Land 22:43 The Period of the Judges 24:03 Everyone Did What Was Right in Their Own Eyes 24:37 Israel Demands a King 26:07 The United Kingdom Begins 26:45 The Reign of King Saul 27:08 King David 27:27 Solomon and Israel at Its Peak 28:44 Solomon’s Disobedience 30:00 The Kingdom Divides 30:34 Israel and Judah 31:07 Good Kings, Bad Kings and Reaping What Was Sown 31:42 The Rise of Assyria 32:14 Jonah and Nineveh 32:44 Assyria Conquers the Northern Kingdom 33:42 The Lost Tribes of Israel 34:55 The Rise of Babylon 35:53 Babylon’s Strategy 37:05 The Final Siege of Jerusalem 37:33 The Temple Is Destroyed 38:14 Jerusalem Becomes Rubble 38:35 The Walls Are Torn Down 39:18 Israel Is Taken Into Exile 39:38 Seventy Years in Babylon 40:19 What Happened to God’s Promise? 40:54 God Is Not Slow in Keeping His Promises 41:33 “How Did We End Up Here?” 42:10 God Never Leaves or Forsakes Us 42:38 Invitation to Follow Jesus 43:59 Salvation Prayer 44:52 Closing

What does it mean to move from simply attending church to taking ownership of the mission Jesus has given us? In the final week of our All In series, Pastor Morgan talks about what it means to live with an ownership mentality. Ownership is more than having your name on a membership list. It means saying, “These are my people. This is our mission. You can count on me.” Looking at the Great Commission, Acts 2, and Paul’s picture of the Church as the Body of Christ, Pastor Morgan reminds us that following Jesus is deeply personal, but it was never intended to be lived privately. We were created to carry the mission of Jesus together, each person bringing their gifts, serving their community, and taking responsibility for the people God has placed around them. Ownership also expands our responsibility beyond ourselves. It means caring about our church, our neighbors, the next generation, our community, and people around the world. Through the mission of Jesus, we are called to live both here and there, recognizing that together we can take the Gospel farther than any one of us could alone. The question is not simply, “Do I go to Venture?” The deeper question is, “Am I willing to help carry what God has entrusted to us?” Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:44 Wrapping Up the All In Series 1:10 The Apple Watch Illustration 2:26 Closing the Rings 3:13 What Do the Rhythms of Your Life Reveal? 3:48 “Am I All In?” 4:07 The Final Ring: Ownership 4:28 Ownership vs. Membership 4:50 “This Matters to Me” 5:35 The Costco Sauerkraut Illustration 6:02 What an Ownership Mentality Looks Like 6:27 Ownership Doesn’t Make You a Better Christian 6:52 We Were Never Meant to Carry the Mission Alone 7:17 Ownership Shows Who You’re Committed To 7:43 The Great Commission 8:08 The Mission Begins With the Authority of Jesus 9:28 This Mission Belongs to King Jesus 9:54 Go and Make Disciples 10:18 Venture Exists to Participate in Jesus’ Mission 11:05 The Danger of a Consumer Mentality 11:36 Consumerism in the Church 12:26 What Am I Carrying? 12:49 The Mission Belongs to All of Us 13:14 Jesus Intended Us to Carry the Mission Together 13:42 The Early Church Devoted Themselves 14:11 Learning, Praying, Eating and Serving Together 15:01 Commitment to Each Other and the Mission 15:59 Faith Is Personal, But Not Private 16:43 Jesus Forms Individuals Into a People 17:04 The Church Is a Body 17:40 You Are the Body of Christ 18:10 The Church Is Not an Audience 19:06 Everyone Has a Role to Play 19:25 The Body of Christ Needs You 19:50 “That’s My Church” 21:00 Attendance vs. Ownership 21:23 “These Are My People” 21:54 Ownership Can’t Mean Caring Only About Our Church 22:22 The Mission Is Here and There 23:05 To the Ends of the Earth 23:25 Morgan’s Prayer for His Family 24:24 An Unexpected Answer to Prayer 25:07 Fighting for Each Other’s Families 25:34 Responsibility for Our Community 26:01 The Light Bearers Kids Wing 26:33 The Next Generation Matters to Us 26:55 Kids Encountering Jesus 27:17 Their Story Matters Anyway 27:53 Ownership Expands Our Circle of Responsibility 28:16 Consumerism Shrinks the Circle 28:36 Here and There 28:59 Why Kingdom Builders Matters 29:15 Local Impact, Global Missions and Future Leaders 29:38 Together We Can Take the Gospel Farther 30:10 Why Does Ownership Matter? 30:30 Partnership in the Gospel 30:55 Prayer, Giving, Serving and Sacrifice 31:24 Ownership Is Partnership 31:49 Partnering With People, Not a Brand 32:13 “I’ve Decided” 32:36 Moving From Attendance to Responsibility 33:06 Taking the Next Step Toward Ownership 33:44 “These Are My People” 34:01 Are We Really All In? 34:21 Carrying the Mission Together 34:51 “You Can Count on Me” 35:22 “You Are My People” 35:34 Making Jesus Famous Here and There 36:00 Closing Prayer 37:22 What’s Next 37:41 Giving and Kingdom Builders 38:22 Back to Church Sunday 38:43 Introducing Ruins to Revival 39:09 Grandparents Day 39:26 Next Sunday Preview 39:49 Closing

We were never meant to follow Jesus alone.In this week’s message from our All In series, Pastor Di looks at Ecclesiastes 4 and the importance of meaningful relationships within the Body of Christ. Solomon reminds us that two are better than one because we are stronger, safer, more encouraged, and better equipped to keep moving forward when we walk through life together.Pastor Di challenges us to move beyond surface-level relationships and intentionally build community with people who can encourage us, help us back up when we fall, stand with us in difficult seasons, and help us continue pursuing Jesus.The world often tells us to build our lives around me, but Jesus invites us into we.We is greater than me.Timestamps0:00 Welcome0:27 Continuing the All In Series1:22 The Apple Watch Illustration2:27 Healthy Rhythms and the All In Track3:12 Why We Tend to Drift4:02 Leaning Into Relational Commitment4:49 Join a Group or Class5:52 A Dare to Build Meaningful Relationships6:21 Try Again, Try Something New, or Go Deeper6:46 We Is Greater Than Me7:37 Ecclesiastes and the Wisdom of Solomon8:28 Life Is Short, So How We Live Matters9:20 Solomon Observes the Person Who Is Alone10:06 Working Hard With No One to Share Life With11:54 “What Am I Doing All of This For?”13:25 The Unexamined Life14:20 Two Are Better Than One15:17 Benefit #1: We Work Better Together15:55 Encouraging Each Other to Keep Going16:45 Benefit #2: We Walk Better Together17:41 Pastor Di’s Hiking Accident18:53 Why Two Were Better Than One19:59 Helping Each Other Spiritually When We Fall20:44 You Can Do It Alone, But You’ll Still Be Alone21:10 Helping Each Other Back Up21:33 Benefit #3: We Bring Warmth23:06 The Power of Closeness and Connection24:30 Benefit #4: We Watch Each Other’s Backs25:55 Two Can Stand Back to Back and Conquer26:58 A Three-Strand Cord Is Not Easily Broken28:12 Jesus Is the Third Strand28:38 Jesus Prays That We Would Be One29:38 Jesus Is Present When We Gather30:03 We Were Never Meant to Walk Alone30:37 We Weren’t Meant to Carry Life Alone31:30 Community Has to Be Prioritized32:23 You May Have to Start Again33:23 The Enemy Wants to Keep Relationships Shallow33:54 Deep Friendships Help Us Grow34:19 Commit to Finding Your People35:06 Lead a Group or Join a Class36:05 Prayer for Meaningful Relationships37:32 Closing Prayer37:43 What’s Next Resources38:24 Giving & Kingdom Builders39:47 Back to Church Sunday40:10 Introducing Ruins to Revival40:33 Grandparents Day40:54 Saturday Night Interest Meeting41:10 Closing

What does it look like for a church to step into a new season with clarity and purpose?On Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon shares three simple plays that have shaped Venture Church for years and that he believes will continue to move the mission forward: everyone invites, everyone serves, and everyone abides.Using John 15, Pastor Brandon challenges us to live fruitful lives by staying connected to Jesus, serving one another, and intentionally inviting people into the life of the Church. This message is a reminder that the mission does not move forward because of a few people doing everything. It moves forward when every person finds their place and plays their part.As Venture steps into a new season, the vision is simple: keep running the plays that work, keep pursuing Jesus, and keep making Him famous.Timestamps0:00 Welcome 0:18 Continuing the All In Series 0:37 John 15: The Vine and the Branches 1:30 Prayer 2:08 Football, Training Camp & Finding Your Starters 4:22 Venture’s Rebuilding and Retooling Season 5:00 A Year of Transition 6:27 Why Building Seasons Slow Momentum 7:39 Venture’s Championship Window Is Open Again 8:34 Rebuilding the Staff 9:05 A Compelling Vision From Another Church 10:01 “I’ve Got No New Plays” 10:52 The Three Plays That Always Work 12:31 Jesus’ Vine and Branches Metaphor 13:06 Mission, Community & Generosity Together 14:05 Play #1: Everyone Invites 15:01 A Healthy Branch Bears Fruit 17:14 The Fig Tree Illustration 18:15 You Can Look Healthy and Still Bear No Fruit 18:27 Living Like a Missionary 18:58 Why People Come to Church 19:52 The Fruit of an Invitation 20:56 Everyone Should Be Inviting 21:26 Who Are Your Top Five? 22:26 Easy Invite Sundays 22:55 Back to Church Sunday 23:46 Your Job Is to Plant 24:24 Hospitality Matters 24:59 Why People Come Back 26:23 Play #2: Everyone Serves 27:02 Pruning Produces More Fruit 28:29 Are You Here to Serve or Be Served? 30:52 Serving Is Loving 31:20 Hidden Acts of Service 31:51 Serving Through Landscaping 32:58 Serving Through Hospitality 33:32 Serving Through Welcome Cards 34:01 Serving Through Set Up 34:49 Serving Through Photography 35:18 Serving Through Production 36:27 Everyone Invites, Everyone Serves 37:11 Play #3: Everyone Abides 37:49 What Does It Mean to Abide? 38:22 Living in Continual Fellowship With Jesus 39:01 Active Faith Practices 39:31 You Cannot Bear Fruit by Yourself 40:09 Abiding Is the Key to Bearing Fruit 40:54 Venture’s Identity 41:25 Run the Plays That Work 41:54 Everyone Invites 42:32 Everyone Serves 43:12 Everyone Abides 43:25 It Takes Every One of Us 43:37 Vision Sunday Closing Prayer 45:24 Giving & Kingdom Builders 45:49 Federal Way Back to School Outreach 47:42 Vision Night Invitation 47:59 Ways to Serve 48:14 Closing

What does it really mean to be all in with Jesus and His Church?In week one of our new All In series, Pastor Morgan looks at Acts 2 and the early church to show us what a devoted life actually looks like. Being all in isn’t about checking boxes, adding more to your schedule, or trying to earn God’s love. It’s about intentionally arranging your life around Jesus and participating in the family He is building.Through the picture of the early church, we’re reminded that healthy faith is built through faithful rhythms over a lifetime. We gather, grow, serve, belong, and take responsibility for the mission, not to earn grace, but because grace has already been given to us.The question isn’t, “How can I do more?” It’s simply: Jesus, what are You inviting me to step into next?Timestamps0:00 Welcome 0:18 Introducing the All In Series 0:38 The Apple Watch Illustration 4:06 What Your Rhythms Reveal 4:56 What Does It Mean to Be All In? 6:23 Meaningful Engagement in the Church 7:40 Jesus’ Picture of the Church 8:39 A Devoted Church 9:08 Acts 2 and the Early Church 12:01 “What Does This Mean for My Life?” 13:36 How Strangers Became Family 14:27 “They Devoted Themselves” 16:01 What Devotion Really Means 17:21 Attendance vs. Devotion 18:10 The Greatest Threat Is Drift 19:15 Healthy Churches Don’t Happen by Accident 21:18 Faithful Rhythms Over a Lifetime 21:43 Direction, Not Perfection 22:24 Keep Leaning Toward Jesus 23:08 Arranging Your Life Around Jesus 24:28 Grace Comes First, Devotion Comes Second 25:15 Responding to God’s Love 26:54 What Is Shaping Your Life? 27:13 Everyone Is Being Discipled by Something 28:03 The All In Track 29:28 What Devoted People Do 30:17 A Picture of the Early Church 31:13 What Koinonia Really Means 31:51 Church Is a Family You Belong To 32:35 The Five Rings 32:58 Participate Weekly 33:37 Join a Group or Class 34:18 Serve on a Team 35:00 Become an Owner 35:44 Am I Fully Participating? 36:35 Just Take One Step 36:52 Which Ring Have You Stopped Closing? 37:51 Thank You to Those Who Are All In 38:20 Devotion Is a Daily Choice 39:01 Which Ring Is Jesus Inviting You to Close? 39:27 When the Church Participates, the World Notices 39:51 Closing Prayer 41:09 Next Steps 42:37 Special Spokane Fire Relief Offering

What does it really mean to be all in with Jesus and His Church?In week one of our new All In series, Pastor Morgan looks at Acts 2 and the early church to show us what a devoted life actually looks like. Being all in isn’t about checking boxes, adding more to your schedule, or trying to earn God’s love. It’s about intentionally arranging your life around Jesus and participating in the family He is building.Through the picture of the early church, we’re reminded that healthy faith is built through faithful rhythms over a lifetime. We gather, grow, serve, belong, and take responsibility for the mission, not to earn grace, but because grace has already been given to us.The question isn’t, “How can I do more?” It’s simply: Jesus, what are You inviting me to step into next?Timestamps0:00 Welcome 0:18 Introducing the All In Series 0:38 The Apple Watch Illustration 4:06 What Your Rhythms Reveal 4:56 What Does It Mean to Be All In? 6:23 Meaningful Engagement in the Church 7:40 Jesus’ Picture of the Church 8:39 A Devoted Church 9:08 Acts 2 and the Early Church 12:01 “What Does This Mean for My Life?” 13:36 How Strangers Became Family 14:27 “They Devoted Themselves” 16:01 What Devotion Really Means 17:21 Attendance vs. Devotion 18:10 The Greatest Threat Is Drift 19:15 Healthy Churches Don’t Happen by Accident 21:18 Faithful Rhythms Over a Lifetime 21:43 Direction, Not Perfection 22:24 Keep Leaning Toward Jesus 23:08 Arranging Your Life Around Jesus 24:28 Grace Comes First, Devotion Comes Second 25:15 Responding to God’s Love 26:54 What Is Shaping Your Life? 27:13 Everyone Is Being Discipled by Something 28:03 The All In Track 29:28 What Devoted People Do 30:17 A Picture of the Early Church 31:13 What Koinonia Really Means 31:51 Church Is a Family You Belong To 32:35 The Five Rings 32:58 Participate Weekly 33:37 Join a Group or Class 34:18 Serve on a Team 35:00 Become an Owner 35:44 Am I Fully Participating? 36:35 Just Take One Step 36:52 Which Ring Have You Stopped Closing? 37:51 Thank You to Those Who Are All In 38:20 Devotion Is a Daily Choice 39:01 Which Ring Is Jesus Inviting You to Close? 39:27 When the Church Participates, the World Notices 39:51 Closing Prayer 41:09 Next Steps 42:37 Special Spokane Fire Relief Offering

What is the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and is it still for believers today?In the final message of our More series, Pastor Jared Ming walks through Scripture to explain the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the gift of speaking in tongues, and why God desires every believer to experience the fullness of His Spirit. Through biblical teaching and personal stories, this message reminds us that God always has more for those who are hungry for Him.Whether you're exploring this topic for the first time or looking to grow deeper in your walk with God, this message will encourage and challenge you to pursue everything God has for your life.Timestamps0:00 Welcome 0:20 Introduction 2:12 Continuing the More Series 3:13 God's Gift for Every Believer 5:12 What Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? 6:37 Speaking in Tongues Explained 8:08 Why Would God Give Us a Spiritual Language? 9:17 You Don't Have to Speak in Tongues to Be a Christian 12:44 Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for Today? 16:26 Why the Early Church Encouraged Every Believer to Receive It 21:33 "There's More" – The Snickers Pie Illustration 22:24 Four Benefits of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit 24:01 A Powerful Missionary Story 28:09 Praying in the Spirit Builds You Up 29:14 Praying the Perfect Will of God 30:26 A Story of God's Protection Through Prayer 34:30 Power to Share Your Faith 35:24 A Method for Praising God 36:14 The Holy Spirit Speaks Through You, Not for You 41:01 Invitation to Follow Jesus 44:43 Prayer to Receive More of the Holy Spirit 47:39 Pursue More of God 48:24 Revival Night InvitationIf this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue pursuing more of what God has for us.

What if the key to experiencing more of God isn't perfection, talent, or position—but hunger?In this message, Pastor David Diaz challenges us to cultivate a genuine spiritual appetite for the presence of God. Looking through Scripture and moments of revival throughout history, we discover that God consistently responds to people who are desperate for Him. Hunger leads to repentance, repentance prepares our hearts, and personal revival becomes the catalyst for God to move through families, churches, and communities.If there's more of the Holy Spirit to be experienced, let's be the kind of people who are hungry enough to pursue Him.

How do we position ourselves to receive more of the Holy Spirit? In Part 3 of our More series, Pastor Brandon teaches from 1 Corinthians 12 and unpacks two key areas that often keep people from experiencing everything God has for them. From understanding biblical generosity to overcoming misconceptions about spiritual gifts, this message challenges us to pursue God above experiences and to discover the unique gifts He has placed within each of us for the good of the Church. No matter your background or previous experiences, God has more for you. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome 0:48 Welcome to Venture Church 1:28 Atlas Free Mount Baker Fundraiser 2:14 Introduction to the Holy Spirit Series 7:24 Preparing Your Heart to Receive More 8:54 First Key: Unlock Firstfruits 10:23 The Festival of Firstfruits and Pentecost 11:49 Why Generosity Matters 14:08 A Story About Learning to Tithe 18:31 Second Key: Don't Be Uninformed 20:36 Misunderstanding the Holy Spirit 22:14 Chasing God, Not Experiences 26:13 Common Hangups About Spiritual Gifts 27:10 The Nine Gifts of the Spirit 30:50 Pastor Brandon & Di's Story 36:23 Staying Open to More of God 37:40 Don't Let Abuse Keep You from Truth 39:58 Gift. God. Good. 41:24 Spiritual Gifts Are for the Church 42:39 Using Your Gifts for the Common Good 44:36 Let Go of Your Hangups 45:56 Closing Prayer If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. We'd love to have you join us in person at Venture Church as we continue our More series!

What changed Peter from a man who denied Jesus to the bold leader who preached the gospel to thousands?In week two of our More series, Pastor Brandon explores one of the greatest transformations in Scripture. Peter was impulsive, inconsistent, and often his own worst enemy. Yet just weeks after denying Jesus, he stood before thousands in Jerusalem and boldly proclaimed the gospel. What happened?The answer is the Holy Spirit.Walking through Matthew 16 and Acts 2, Pastor Brandon shows how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people with boldness, purpose, and supernatural strength. The same promise that transformed Peter is still available today. If you've ever wondered whether God can use you, this message is a reminder that the Holy Spirit changes everything.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today.Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a message from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome and Prayer 3:44 – Summer Service Update and Staff Transitions 5:17 – Welcoming Pastor Tyrone and Amy Rin 6:31 – Summer Service Times Reminder 7:20 – What Changed Peter? 10:08 – Peter Declares Jesus as the Messiah 11:46 – "On This Rock I Will Build My Church" 13:12 – Peter's Potential 14:17 – Peter Rebukes Jesus 16:22 – "Get Behind Me, Satan" 17:24 – Peter Denies Jesus Three Times 22:58 – Fifty Days Later 23:27 – Understanding Pentecost 26:56 – Peter's Incredible Transformation 28:14 – Peter's First Sermon 30:31 – "You Crucified Him" 32:26 – Cut to the Heart 34:49 – Peter's First Altar Call 35:23 – The Holy Spirit Changed Everything 36:25 – The Promise Is for You 37:37 – What the Holy Spirit Produces 38:02 – Unction and Boldness 38:35 – Living with God's Anointing 40:03 – If There's More of God, I Want More 40:41 – Three Thousand Saved 41:41 – Receiving More of the Holy Spirit 42:46 – A Prayer for More 45:03 – What's Next and Kingdom Builders 46:28 – Why Summer Camp Matters 47:41 – God Inhabits the Praises of His People 48:38 – Revival Night and Closing Announcements

What if the “more” we are asking God for begins with giving Him more of us?In this message, Pastor Eileen kicks off our brand new summer series, More, by teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not a force, an energy, or something strange to avoid. He is fully God, fully personal, and fully present to help us follow Jesus. Pastor Eileen reminds us that the Holy Spirit is our advocate, helper, coach, and the Spirit of truth. He convicts, confirms, carries, illuminates, and empowers us to live a life that reflects Jesus.This message is an invitation to make room for more of God’s presence in our lives. As we begin this series, we are asking the Holy Spirit to bring fresh fire, awaken our hearts, reveal truth, and lead us deeper into the life Jesus has for us.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that help is here and the Holy Spirit is closer than we think.Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church.Timestamps0:00 – Independence Weekend Welcome 1:00 – Welcome from Pastor Eileen 1:53 – Venture Is a Place to Belong 2:18 – Introducing the More Series 2:47 – Giving God More of Us 3:17 – Opening Prayer 4:23 – Leaning Into God’s Word 5:17 – Making Room for More 7:58 – Fresh Fire and the Person of the Holy Spirit 8:20 – Who Is the Holy Spirit? 9:22 – People Can Be Weird, But God Is Not Weird 9:47 – Dove, Fire, Wind, and River as Metaphors 10:43 – John 14 and the Promise of Another Advocate 11:40 – The Upper Room Discourse 12:47 – Another Advocate of the Same Kind 13:33 – Help from Heaven 14:03 – The Holy Spirit Is Fully God 14:32 – Understanding the Trinity 15:00 – The Holy Spirit in Creation 15:12 – The Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus 16:16 – The Holy Spirit Has a Personality 17:30 – The Holy Spirit Has Emotions 18:06 – Help Is Here 19:20 – The Holy Spirit Has a Specific Role 19:44 – The Spirit of Truth 20:18 – Truth in a Confusing World 21:24 – Feelings Can Be Real, But Not Always True 22:13 – The Holy Spirit Represents Jesus 22:43 – The Holy Spirit Is the Game Changer 23:40 – The Survivor Advantage Illustration 24:43 – The Holy Spirit as Advocate, Helper, and Coach 25:11 – The Voice of the Coach 26:28 – The Holy Spirit Takes Residence in Us 27:28 – The Holy Spirit Convicts 28:18 – The Spotlight on Sin 29:09 – The Holy Spirit Reveals What Sin Conceals 29:38 – The Holy Spirit Illuminates Truth 30:31 – The Holy Spirit Extends the Love of Jesus Through Us 31:06 – Living on Mission Across the Street 31:49 – Mother Hunter’s Story 33:07 – Jesus Prayers and a Life of Witness 33:57 – What Does the Holy Spirit Want to Say to You? 34:37 – Making Room for More of God 35:18 – Worship Response 38:33 – Pastor Brandon Responds 39:04 – What Happened? 39:37 – Conviction Unlocks Something New 40:43 – Summer Service Schedule Reminder 41:05 – What’s Next and Popsicles 41:31 – Closing Prayer

What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus? In this Revival Sunday message, Pastor Dick Brogden challenges us to see missions not just as something the church supports, but as a response to friendship with Jesus. Teaching from John 15, Pastor Dick reminds us that Jesus has called us His friends, trusted us with His mission, and invited us to participate in bringing the gospel to the nations. With billions of people still unreached and thousands of people groups with little or no access to the gospel, the call of God is still urgent. This message unpacks what it means to give friendship back to Jesus by encouraging Him, defending Him, standing with Him, sharing His heart, and stewarding the trust He has placed in us. Pastor Dick also reminds us that God does not need perfect people to accomplish His mission. He uses weak, willing, Spirit-filled people who spend time with Jesus, humble themselves in prayer, and say yes to His call. Whether you are called to go, give, pray, support, or take a first step toward missions, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is worthy of our whole lives. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God can use them to make Jesus known. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church. Timestamps 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:18 – Invitation to Revival Night 0:42 – Introducing Pastor Dick Brogden 1:28 – Live Dead and the Mission to the Unreached 1:55 – John 15:11–16 3:29 – Love, Missions, and the Great Commission 3:55 – Fulfilling the Great Commission and the Great Commandments 4:20 – Understanding People Groups 5:14 – What Is an Unreached People Group? 5:40 – Frontier and Unengaged People Groups 6:32 – Trolling for Apostles 7:14 – Jesus Calls Us Friends 8:16 – Saint John in Exile 9:02 – Does God Need Our Friendship? 10:06 – The Wonder of Being a Friend of God 10:55 – Giving Friendship to Jesus 11:18 – Encouraging Our Friend Jesus 12:18 – Defending Our Friend Jesus 13:29 – Standing with Jesus 14:56 – The Cost of Standing with Jesus 16:07 – Offering Consolation to Jesus 16:25 – The Unreached World and the Heart of Jesus 17:24 – Friendship and Trust 18:13 – Jesus Has Trusted Us with His Mission 18:35 – The Mission Story of Scripture 19:45 – Trusted to Evangelize the World 20:13 – You Did Not Choose Me, But I Chose You 20:45 – God Uses the Weak and Foolish 21:43 – God’s Spirit Lives in You 22:27 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You 22:58 – How Can We Be Missionaries? 23:19 – Peter, John, and Being with Jesus 24:16 – God Uses Ordinary People 24:56 – The Assemblies of God and Missions 25:21 – Azusa Street and Humble Beginnings 26:34 – Humbling Ourselves in Prayer 27:24 – Power to Witness and Power for Holiness