This week, Pastor Brandon continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with one of the most powerful chapters in Scripture — Ephesians 2. Before Christ, we were spiritually dead, slaves to the world, the enemy, and our own flesh. But Paul reminds us that everything changes with two words: “But God.” Through His mercy and grace, we’ve been raised to life, set free, and created for good works that He prepared for us in advance. This message is a reminder that salvation isn’t the end — it’s the beginning. We were dead, but now we are alive in Christ! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online1:00 – Building expansion and generosity update2:30 – Introduction to Ephesians 23:40 – Reading Ephesians 2:1–105:00 – “Before and After” – setting up the message7:00 – Pastor Brandon’s story about shoulder surgery8:30 – Who we were before Jesus10:00 – Spiritually dead and separated from God12:00 – Slaves to the world, the enemy, and the flesh14:40 – The world’s pattern and influence16:00 – The deception of the enemy18:00 – Our struggle with the flesh and temptation22:00 – Deserving of wrath — the weight of sin24:30 – “But God” — the turning point26:00 – Made alive with Christ through grace28:00 – Understanding God’s immeasurable love and mercy30:00 – Salvation as resurrection and new life32:00 – We are God’s handiwork — His masterpiece34:00 – Created for good works prepared in advance36:00 – God’s pursuit of those still in the “before”37:30 – The hope of transformation — “But God”39:00 – Invitation to follow Jesus and prayer of salvation40:30 – Closing announcements and worship night preview
This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon kicks off our journey through the book of Ephesians, reminding us that the life we have in Christ is one of incredible blessing, identity, and purpose. Through the story of Hetty Green, a woman who lived in poverty despite her great wealth, we’re challenged to stop living spiritually empty when we’ve already been given everything through Jesus. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians shows us what it means to be chosen, redeemed, and adopted as God’s sons and daughters. It’s a call to live fully in the richness of God’s grace. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online0:34 – Hetty Green: The richest miser3:18 – Wealth and living like we’re poor3:47 – Introducing the book of Ephesians6:07 – Paul’s story and why he matters9:24 – Why Ephesus was such a big deal14:10 – Ephesians: deep theology and daily application20:28 – “In Christ” — the most important word23:19 – Benefit 1: Redemption25:59 – Benefit 2: Chosen by God34:24 – Benefit 3: Adopted into His family36:56 – Living like sons and daughters37:57 – Invitation to follow Jesus40:31 – Prayer and response
This week at Venture, Pastor Di continued our Break Free series with a powerful and practical message on closing the doors we’ve left open to the enemy. Through Scripture, personal stories, and clear teaching, Pastor Di showed us how sin, unchecked heart issues, compromise, and unresolved trauma can open doors that give the enemy access to our lives. But the good news is this: those doors can be shut through the power of Jesus. Using the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4, Pastor Di reminded us that sin is crouching at the door, waiting to pounce but in Christ, we can repent, renounce, rebuke, resist, and receive. This message is both a wake-up call and an invitation to freedom.
This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon continued our Break Free series with a powerful message on overcoming the stronghold of shame. Shame has a way of paralyzing us—keeping us stuck in regret, guilt, and fear of what others think. But the good news of the gospel is this: in Christ, we are forgiven, washed, sanctified, and justified. Through passages in Isaiah, Joel, John 8, and 1 Corinthians 6, Pastor Brandon showed us how Jesus takes our shame upon Himself, restores what was lost, and declares us innocent before God. The story of the woman caught in adultery reminds us that where the world heaps condemnation, Jesus offers forgiveness and freedom.0:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Onlinesep 28th sermon text 2:23 – Prayer and introduction to Break Free seriessep 28th sermon text 3:26 – Recap of hidden sin and practical steps to overcomesep 28th sermon text 4:01 – What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made?sep 28th sermon text 5:15 – A story of guilt, confession, and shamesep 28th sermon text 7:03 – Defining shame and how the enemy uses itsep 28th sermon text 9:36 – What the Bible says about shamesep 28th sermon text 12:03 – God forgets what we cannot forgetsep 28th sermon text 13:22 – Jesus takes our shame upon Himselfsep 28th sermon text 15:10 – The woman caught in adultery (John 8)sep 28th sermon text 18:25 – “Neither do I condemn you—go and sin no more”sep 28th sermon text 19:36 – Remember who you are: a child of Godsep 28th sermon text 22:09 – Without Jesus we are unworthy, but with Him we are forgivensep 28th sermon text 23:33 – Washed, sanctified, justifiedsep 28th sermon text 25:02 – How to break free from shamesep 28th sermon text 26:19 – Communion and reflectionsep 28th sermon text 32:35 – Worship response: leaving shame behindsep 28th sermon text
This week Pastor Brandon continues our Break Free series by tackling one of the most destructive strongholds—hidden sin. Through the story of Achan in Joshua 7, we see how sin that is kept secret not only destroys us from the inside out, but also impacts those around us. Hidden sin multiplies, it robs us of peace, and it eventually always comes to light. But the good news is that God has given us a way to break free through confession, repentance, and accountability. Pastor Brandon reminds us that what is uncovered and surrendered to Jesus becomes an opportunity for His grace to be unleashed in our lives. This message is both convicting and full of hope, pointing us to the freedom that only Christ can bring.
This week Pastor Brandon continues our new series Break Free with a powerful message on overcoming strongholds. Strongholds are real. They can hold our thoughts captive, distort how we see ourselves, and keep us chained in fear and sin. But the good news of the gospel is that we are not powerless. The Spirit of Christ lives in us, and that means we have the spirit of a fighter inside of us. Through Ephesians 6 and the armor of God, we’re reminded that God has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm against the enemy’s schemes:
This week Pastor Christian wraps up our Family Matters series by talking about one of Venture’s core values: Generosity. Generosity isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s about hearts transformed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus taught that where we put our treasure, our hearts will follow. In this message we explore how generosity with our time, resources, and lives reveals what we love, reshapes our hearts, and builds God’s kingdom for generations to come.
This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon shared the heart behind our Fall Vision Sunday. Together we reflected on God’s call to build His house, the value of community, and the legacy we’re leaving for generations to come. Through 1 Chronicles 28–29, we looked at how King David prepared for the temple that he would never see completed in his lifetime—and how his willingness to sacrifice set up a future of worship and transformation for his children, grandchildren, and beyond. This message challenges us to step into the same kind of faith and sacrifice today as we finish building Venture’s house—not just for ourselves, but for those who will meet Jesus here for decades to come.
This Sunday, Pastor Brandon reminded us that God places people in our lives for different purposes—sometimes for a reason, sometimes for a season, and sometimes for a lifetime. No matter the length, every relationship has value, and we were created to live life in community not alone. At Venture, we believe church isn’t just a service you attend—it’s a chosen family you belong to. Whether you’re here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, you matter. You’re seen. You’re loved.
In this message from our God Problems series, Pastor Morgan tackles the big question: What does the future hold for me? Through the story of Abraham in Genesis 12, we explore how God often calls us into the unknown, gives us purpose in the present, and invites us to live with an eternal perspective. Whether you’re facing uncertainty, walking through transition, or just wondering where God is leading you next, this message will encourage you to trust His character even when you can’t see the whole picture.
This week at Venture Church, Pastor Brandon kicks off our new series “God Problems” by tackling one of the most honest and foundational questions in faith: 👉 What does God actually want from me? Through personal stories, Scripture, and practical insights, Pastor Brandon reminds us that God’s greatest desire isn’t about perfection—it’s about love. 💛 Love God with everything you are. 💛 Love the people He loves—even when it’s hard. And one of the most practical ways we live that out? Serving. Whether you're wrestling with big spiritual questions, exploring your faith, or wondering if you're being called to serve or lead—this message is for you.
This Sunday at Venture Church, Pastor Sean King closed out our Fruit of the Spirit series with a powerful, surprising, and convicting message on Gentleness—a fruit often misunderstood but deeply needed. Through humor, storytelling, and Scripture, we learned that biblical gentleness isn’t weakness—it’s strength under control. It’s the kind of strength that looks like a tamed stallion, a powerful God stooping low, or a parent gently holding their child. 💡 Key Takeaways: Gentleness is a character trait of God and of Jesus Gentleness looks like calmness in conflict, kindness in response, humility in disagreement Strength under control has the power to change hearts, homes, and even eternity When we reflect God’s gentleness, we become a people who attract others to Christ 📖 Galatians 5:22–23 | Isaiah 40 | Psalm 1 | Matthew 5:5 🙌 “Gentleness isn’t passivity—it’s power submitted to the Spirit.” 📲 Stay connected with Venture Church: Website: venturechurch.us Instagram: @venturechurchwa Facebook: facebook.com/venturechurchwa
This week at Venture Church, Pastor Christian Lembeck brings a powerful and personal message on Goodness, part of our Fruit of the Spirit series. What does it really mean to be good—and why is goodness even something we desire?This message reminds us that goodness isn’t just behavior—it’s a Spirit-empowered alignment with God’s heart. It’s moral courage. It’s strength to choose what’s right, even when it’s costly. And it’s a gift we must open and embody to experience the life Jesus has offered.
This Sunday, Pastor Di brought a raw and powerful message on one of the most overlooked but essential fruits of the Spirit: Faithfulness. In a culture of convenience, quitting, and conditional loyalty, we’re reminded that Spirit-produced faithfulness isn’t about feelings or fairness—it’s a steady, stubborn commitment that mirrors the unshakable faithfulness of God. Through the story of Hosea, we see God's heart for His people—even in their unfaithfulness—and are challenged to reflect that same faithful love in our relationships, our commitments, and our walk with Christ.
This Father’s Day at Venture Church, Pastor Morgan continues our Fruit of the Spirit series with a powerful message on Kindness—what it really is, and why it’s far more than just being “nice.” In a culture that often substitutes niceness for true spiritual kindness, we’re reminded that real kindness is courageous, inconvenient, and often uncomfortable. It’s God’s strength in action, not a weakness to hide behind. And it’s not a one-time act—it’s a consistent lifestyle that reflects the heart of Jesus.