The Future Is Bright
01.22 - 03.22
#1: Privileged to Serve
January 9, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst • Matthew 9:35–38
In this church family, we see serving as a privilege. To be used by Jesus as his hands and feet is a beautiful responsibility. Serving proves our faith, cultivates humility, and leads us to fulfill the Great Commission. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#2: Raising Up The Next Generation
January 16, 2022 • Jonah Salyers • Psalm 78
Young people are NOT "the Church of tomorrow", they are the Church of today! Jesus has called us to raise up the next generation, teaching them to know, trust, and obey God, and inspiring them to live a life that counts for Jesus. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#3: Authenticity
January 23, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst • Psalm 139
When the enemy has you in the dark, it's easy to believe that you're alone, things are hopeless, and nobody would understand. Bringing our struggles to God and to other people can be uncomfortable, but Jesus promises us that freedom and healing are always waiting for us on the other side. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#4: We Are Family
January 30, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
Everyone's family experience is different. Whether yours has been life-giving or painful, Jesus wants to use his Church to encourage you and meet your needs as we love, grow, and go together. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#5: Rooted
February 6, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
We know that the Bible is more than just a collection of moral rules or some kind of theological reference book. The Scriptures are LIVING and ACTIVE, and we go in regularly to meet with Jesus. It’s not just useful for teaching; we depend on it as our “daily bread”. We can’t survive long without it! THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#6: Immeasurably More
February 13, 2022 • VLC Staff Team
For everything we've seen, we believe the best is yet to come! Hear from our incredible staff team as they share stories of what Jesus is doing in our church family, and talk about why the future is bright at VLC. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#7: Come And See
February 20, 2022 • Mike Galanos
Scripture is clear: God desires for ALL people to hear, receive, and rejoice in the good news of His great love for them in Jesus! Our church is not just a gathering place, it’s a sending ground. We’re so in love with Jesus that we want everyone in our local + global communities to have the opportunity to meet him. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#8: Grow Together
February 27, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
We choose to walk together, sharpening each other to become more like Jesus. This is non-negotiable; we don’t want any of us to end up comfortable and stay where we are when God is calling us all into maturity and deeper intimacy with Him. We set our eyes on becoming Fully-Connected Disciples and leading others to do the same, together. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#9: Bringing Our Best
March 6, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
God has entrusted us with time, talents (skills/strengths), treasure (money/possessions), and a temple (our bodies) to use for His Kingdom. Our lives are not our own. If Jesus is worthy of our best, what does it look like to steward what we've been entrusted with? THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#10: Open Hands
March 13, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
Jesus held nothing back in His pursuit of us, giving everything to bring us from death to life. Our giving is a response to what God has already done for us! When we give, we are trusting that God is going to take care of us, and we are recognizing that everything we have came from Him in the first place. God doesn’t need our money. He’s after our hearts. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#11: Greater Things
March 20, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
For everything that we’ve seen God do, we choose to believe that this is just the beginning. He still heals, still saves, and still does miracles. We trust Jesus when he tells us he’s able and willing to do more than we could ever ask for or think possible, so we pray big prayers and walk boldly into tomorrow. THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.
#12: A Bright Future
March 27, 2022 • Brad Parkhurst
People always end up worshiping what they love, and there is no one we love more than JESUS. We exist to make much of Jesus in the world through our day-to-day. Our lives are the magnifying glass that puts him on full display, for everyone to see! THE FUTURE'S BRIGHT // Though we live in a dark world, the future is always bright in the Kingdom of God, and in this church! We're spending this season talking about where we are, where we're going, and how we're going to get there, in Jesus' name.