What songs are you singing? Are the songs of disappointment filling your mind? Do you feel disappointed with circumstances, people, or life? In this message from our teaching team, we talk through what Psalms 11, 12, and 13 have to say about dealing with and overcoming the disappointment in our lives. We're encouraged to remember that God is our foundation, God is our help, and God is good to us. It's time to lift up our heads!
In order to sing a song from your heart, you have to have a song in your heart. So, what is the song of your heart? Is it a song of this world or a song from the Holy Spirit? Is it a song of joy or despair? Is it a song of hope or fear? In this message, Pastor Jason Hillier walks through Psalms 1 and shows us how to meditate on the songs of life. So, as you watch this, may the songs of life bring you peace, joy, and hope over the next 60 days!
The Kingdom of God is divinely designed and has a divine intentionality and plan to it, and as a church, we want to align with that divine design and intentionality. In this message, we walk through three things that are important to us and are by design.
Who runs your life, and what are you hungry for? Those are two important questions we ask in this message because the answer to those questions reveals whether we're walking in the flesh or in the Spirit. Jesus wants us to have all of God, not just some of God. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares that you can have as much of God as you want – so, how much of God do you want?
We don't want the Holy Spirit to just be the most important Person in the room; we want Him to be the most honored Person in the room. In this message, Pastor John Stickl talks about how the gifts of the Spirit function best within the fruit of the Spirit. He shares how the Holy Spirit gives us the character of Jesus by going back and sharing further commentary on Week 3's message, "The Character of Jesus". Grab your Bible, journal, and a pen as we do some character training together!
The Holy Spirit doesn't come to just visit with us, He comes to move in and give us the character of Jesus, the character of the Kingdom of God. Before we can talk about the power of Jesus, we must first understand and receive the character of Jesus. The gifts of the Holy Spirit function best within the fruits of the Holy Spirit. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares that when we submit to the Holy Spirit in the little, He will set us free in every area of our life.
Ever feel like you don't understand who the Holy Spirit is? Is the Holy Spirit a person? Is the Holy Spirit God? How can I talk with Him? Where does He live? Who is the Holy Spirit? In this message, Pastor John Stickl walks through 10 truths the Bible tells us about the Holy Spirit. So, grab a journal as we walk through Holy Spirit 101!
When was the last time you were cut to the heart by the presence of God? While the Holy Spirit is the most important Person in the room, He's often the most ignored. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares that we were created to walk with the Holy Spirit every day, and we learn to pray this simple prayer: Holy Spirit, we invite You in.
Is Easter relevant in your seat? Is what happened 2000 years ago on a cross relevant to our lives today? In our Easter experience, we put Easter back in its context and help answer three of the fundamental questions of humanity: "Where did I come from?", "Why am I here?", and "Where am I going?". Our prayer for you is that you'd have an experience and encounter with the resurrected Jesus in your seat.
How is your life? Not just how are you doing, but truly, how is your life? One of the prayers we're praying is that we would live our one life with life. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) In this message, we talk through what keeps us from living our one life and how we can truly live our one life with life.
What if love is different than we think? What if loving others looks different than we think? One of the prayers we're praying is that we would love each other as Jesus loved each of us. In this message, we're reminded of the new command Jesus gives us to love as He has loved us (John 13:34).
Who or what is guiding you? Who or what do you follow? One of the prayers we're praying is that we would embrace spiritual leadership in our lives. A spiritual leader is someone who leads, feeds, and lays down their life just like Jesus did for us, and spiritual leadership guides, protects, and blesses us. So, as we make decisions, process next steps, and move forward with Jesus, may we embrace spiritual leadership in our lives.
What is peace, and how do we get it? In the midst of the business of life, the chaos of this world, or the constant to-dos and reminders, sometimes peace can feel far away. But what if peace is already here? In Jesus, there is peace, no matter what's going on around us. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) In this video, we take some time to experience the peace Jesus offers ...
There's a big difference between being set free and living free. Following the Cloud isn't just a cool title or a message series; it's a way of life. It's the simplicity of receiving the grace of God, experiencing His presence, and releasing His kingdom everywhere we go. In this video, Pastor Jason Hillier walks us through an experience with the 3 circles as we follow the Cloud one next step at a time.
What were you created to do? What is your purpose? Why are you here? Those are the deep questions of our soul, and our soul will never truly find rest until we realize we've been created to release God's kingdom to the world. In this message, Pastor John Stickl helps us realize work is good, and the good work God has created us to do is bring His kingdom to our sphere of influence.
Do you realize that you can be as close to God as anyone who has ever lived? As we start to receive His grace, we are naturally drawn to experience His presence. We aren't meant to just know about God, we're meant to experience God; in His presence is where we actually change. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares how the Cloud (God's presence) is always leading us to Him and His people one next step at a time.
While grace is a familiar word, its meaning is much deeper than what we think. Grace forgives our sins, changes our identity, and empowers us to live differently. In this message, Pastor John Stickl talks about Circle One of the Father's Heart, Receive His Grace, and how we never graduate from the school of identity.
What if we have nothing to achieve, prove, or earn, but rather everything to receive, discover, and explore? The Three Circles is a simple yet profound way to walk through the Gospel in our everyday lives. We are drawn by grace not driven by expectations. Jesus came to restore our identity, reconcile our relationship with God, and redeem our purpose so we could live free. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares all about the three circles and asks the question, "Why do we do what we do?"...
The real question isn’t, “Is God speaking?” It’s, “Are we listening?” And even further, "Do we value His voice?" God is speaking, and He wants to talk with you. In this message, Pastor John Stick reminds us of the value of God's voice and how we can practically hear His voice in our everyday lives.
How do you follow someone? One next step at a time. No matter who or where you are, we all have a next step with Jesus. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares what a next step is and how God leads us in sentences, not paragraphs.
God doesn't want to just set you free, He wants to help you live free in Jesus' name. In this message, Pastor John Stickl shares all about what follow the Cloud is and how it applies to our daily lives. As you watch this message, take some time to ask Jesus: how can I follow the Cloud today?
Ready to be done with apathy? Ready to be done with feeling like you're always losing? It's time to raise the sails of our hearts. It's time to win the moment, the hour, the day, and the year. It's time to follow Jesus little by little, one next step at a time. It's time for Kingdom momentum in Jesus' name!
What does it look like to reLove? Have you forgotten or maybe you've never heard: God loves you? In this experience we spend time diving into God's love.
Happy New Year, Valley Creek! Every year we take a week to let all of our leaders, serve teams, and campuses rest. So, we won’t have services at our physical campuses. Check out this quick message from Pastor John as we head into 2022 together! Here are 3 encouragements for 2022: 1. Engage in our Reading Plan each day: https://valleycreek.org/readingplan 2. Join A Circle: https://valleycreek.org/circles 3. Don't miss RE: A Three Day Encounter with God! Learn more at https://valleycreek.org/re ....
What does a baby in a manger have to do with us in 2021? What is the good news, and why does it bring great joy? Experience the whole story of Christmas from Genesis to Revelation and have an encounter with the living Word of God.
In this message, we're encouraged to honor, listen, and invite as we wrap up the year with healthy relationships.
In this message, we learn that gratitude, encouragement, and being present are essential for healthy relationships.
In this message, we learn how forgiving and apologizing are essential for healthy relationships.
A spirit of gratitude is humility expressed, honors God, and keeps our hearts soft. What if we declared: "God, would you create within me a spirit of gratitude"?
This is one of the most important years of your spiritual journey. What has it been like for you? In this message, we reflect and respond to all that Jesus has shared with our church family in 2021.
