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God is cool with your questions. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally answers YOUR submitted questions. 1. What does it mean to be a disciple and how does that look in our everyday lives? A disciple is anyone who follows Jesus. The Greek word is similar to the idea of an apprentice—someone who learns by working with a mentor. Luke 9:23 More info:…
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We have a Problem. We are content. In this message, Pastor Cynthia Bryan stirs us to become desperate rather than content. Our problem with contentment is that we are content with the wrong things. We are content with occasionally praying, occasionally reading our bibles, and gathering as believers when we feel like it. We are apathetic and distrac…
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Christians aren't consumers, we are contributors. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson describes how we can move from "me" faith to "we" faith. 1. We've turned church into a burrito bar, not a potluck. Custom culture has crept into the church. "I need to get fed" = consumer mindset. But spiritual fullness doesn't come from endless intake. 2. We'v…
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This is the day everything changed. We celebrate Easter not just to recall a moment, but to remember a mystery: that even death couldn't stop God's plans. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that the resurrection is not just a nice story—it's the unstoppable truth that redefines reality. Why is the resurrection such a big deal? Christians…
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Would you consider yourself a person of excellence? How clean is your microwave? In this message, Pastor Tim Martin shares how We can pursue excellence. Being a person of excellence doesn't mean being perfect. The original motto for Victory Fellowship Church was "the perfect church for imperfect people". We should reflect God's character, reflectin…
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Is money your master? In this message Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can dethrone the almighty dollar. You may have seen the clip—recently a famous pastor went viral for harshly instructing his ushers to close the doors as he began to receive (take up) an offering at his meeting. If you're skeptical: I get it. I don't want something from you, …
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Have you ever felt like worship and following Jesus just aren't clicking for you? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares something simple yet essential that can unlock your relationship with God. In this series, we look at major themes that repeat in the Psalms. I. Desire for God Psalm 27:4 – "One thing I ask from the Lord... to dwell in the…
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Adversity is a normal part of life, and a normal part of the Christian life. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally reveals what we should remember as we walk through adversity. 1 Peter 4:12 NLT God allows adversity because it matures us. So how do we not just go through adversity, but grow through adversity? The key to overcoming adversity is reme…
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Big Idea: The Psalms teach us to bring raw, honest emotions before God rather than pretending everything is fine. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares how to be real with God and others. The World's View of Authenticity Culture claims to value authenticity but actually promotes curation—selecting and displaying only the best parts. Social …
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We all long for loyalty but human loyalty has limits. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally, shares about loyalty that we can depend on. Psalm 8:4 ESV What is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? It doesn't make sense. Because although God doesn't need us, evidently He wants us. Exodus 34:6 ESV The Lord passed…
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Do you feel insecure? The desire to feel secure is foundational for psychological development. In part one of our series On Repeat: The Psalms' Greatest Hits, Pastor Eric Robertson explores one of the most powerful themes in the Psalms—security. As human beings, we all seek stability, but no amount of money, success, or preparation can provide the …
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Are you a good person? Better than most? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares a parable of Jesus that addresses the difference between those who are self-righteous and those who have through humility received the righteousness of God. Luke 18: 10-14 Pharisees were the good guys. They were the only people in Jerusalem doing something about …
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Do you struggle with forgiving others? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about Jesus's surprising teaching about forgiveness. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Today's parable: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 3 Questions to ask: Who is being represented in this parabl…
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There is parable that Jesus says is the key to understanding all parables. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally helps us understand this important teaching of Jesus. Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Questions to ask when reading a parable: 1. Who does each character represent? 2. Where is the surpris…
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Ever wondered why there are so many imposters and hypocrites in churches? What should we do about it? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares insights both this topic from a story that Jesus told. Why did Jesus use parables? Matthew 13:12-13a Jesus didn't use parables to make everything clear, but to make everyone think. Jesus' parables revea…
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Ready to take things to the next level? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how focusing on worship can help you level up in your spiritual growth. Worship is devotion expressed. The word used in Greek literally means "to kiss the hand, in token of reverence". Worship is doing something that honors God and demonstrates your love and devot…
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Here is the problem: According to the World Health Organization, 40% of 10,000 people surveyed reported suffering from burnout in 2023. Burnout is a recognized psychological condition that results in physical and emotional fatigue, where we feel tired and lack motivation. It closely resembles depression. Analyzing the Problem: · Is time our problem…
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Why is community important? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how focusing on community can help you level up to the next stage of spiritual growth. Community is togetherness. It's gathering around a common faith and relying on one another for help, support and guidance—both naturally and spiritually. It's doing life together. U.S. Surg…
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Ready to take things to the next level? In this series, we talk about things that help us grow spiritually. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally encourages us in prayer and fasting. What is prayer? Prayer is communication with God. Prayer is the intersection of three things: 1) Being with God 2) Talking to God 3) Listening to God What is fasting?…
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Think of change and transition in your life as turning points. Most trips require a series of turns to get to where you're going. That's what change is – changes are the turning points that lead you to your destination. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about navigating change. 1. Change is inevitable. Isaiah 43:18-1…
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What is the greatest gift that you could receive from God? What is it that you really want? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the greatest gift: God's presence. This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want. Not only does God want you to know who He is. He wants to be with you.…
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What does God want to give you this Christmas? In the message Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God doesn't just want to give you what you THINK you want, but what you REALLY want. One of the things God wants to give you this Christmas is purpose. The Christmas story is all about purpose. 1 John 3:8 NASB Life seems pointless when you're purposeless.…
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This Christmas, God doesn't just want to give you what you think you want, but what you really want. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how God wants to give you peace. Luke 2:14 NKJV "Glory to God in highest, and peace on earth, goodwill towards men. What is peace? 1. Peace does not come from inactivity. 1 Peter 3:11 NKJV (Psalm 34:14) …
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What is your spiritual wishlist? Did you know that you can live life unoffended? In this message, Pastor Tim Martin shares how you can life an unoffended life. When offenses come, you can choose not to be offended. Every day we have choices. James 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for…
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We've all done it: something makes us mad and we start punching others with our words. Let's learn to use our words according to God's design. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares how we can overcome angry words. Angry words are the idle words and the ugly words we say when we get mad. Being angry is not a sin. Jesus got angry. Mark 3:5 ESV The goa…
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This sermon series is all about learning to use our words according to God's design. The Bible teaches that your ability to speak isn't just for you, but for others through you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally talks about ugly words. Ugly words are harmful words that hurt others and reveal the poison in our own hearts. James 3:8 ESV but no h…
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Are you aware of the significance of your words? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares how idle words can hurt others and even bring judgement upon ourselves. What are Idle Words? Matthew 12: 36-37 NLT: "And I tell you this, you must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. The words you say will either acquit you or c…
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Do your words matter? In the message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares why we should tame our tongues. Taming the Tongue is learning to use our words according to God's design. What if your ability to speak isn't just a gift from God for you, but a gift to others through you? James 3:2-6 2 "Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our…
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Have you ever listened to a director's commentary on your favorite movie, or listened to a "behind the scenes" podcast for your favorite TV show? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how you can read God's word with the Author. Reading with the Author. Christianity is a relationship. Matthew 25 is the parable of the 10 bridesmaids. The gro…
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Is doctrine important? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson tells us how the Bible helps us know how what to think about God. We are thinkers by nature. We are curious by nature. Have you ever looked up at the stars at night and wondered how in the world they got there? Proverbs 25: 2 It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privile…
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What's so special about the Bible? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares key things that set the Bible apart What is the Bible? 1. Practically speaking, the Bible is a collection of 66 books by 40 authors written on three continents, in three languages over 1,500 years. 2. Spiritually speaking, The Bible is the written word of God. Jesus: t…
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We'll often phrase questions about the existence of evil as, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" There's a problem with this question: there are no good people. If we view the problem evil through the lens of our goodness, we will see ourselves as victims. But when we see the problem of evil through the lens of God's goodness, we will see ou…
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How do we love lost people without condoning harmful and sinful behavior? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally will share three ways we can love the lost. Three weeks ago, we saw that Jesus described Himself saying: Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Christians don't fight against the lost, we fight for the …
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Do you attract or repel others when you tell them about Jesus? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson explores how our approach to evangelism can either attract or repel those we wish to reach. The discussion centers on a critical shift in understanding: moving from an approach rooted in judgment and justice to one that prioritizes mercy and grace.…
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If we're looking for the lost, what do we do once we have the lost's attention? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how, in light of shorter attention spans, we can make a long story short. Luke 19:10 "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Romans 15:18-19 NIV "I will not venture to speak of anything except what Chr…
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Who are lost people? In this series, we're going to talk about who they are, how we are supposed to relate to them, and what we are supposed to be doing about them. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can look for the lost. Luke 19:10 Jesus' goal is to seek, not separate from the lost. The lost aren't our enemies, they are the miss…
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What is truth? How can we know what's true and what isn't? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about something really important: the truth. John 18:37-38a "... 'What is truth?' Pilate asked." Nothing has changed in 2000 years. There is an all-out attack on the truth, and that means there is an all-out attack on Jesus. John 14:6 NLT Jesus …
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Are your views of sex biblical? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares what the Bible says about sex. This message does not target anyone, VFC does not hate anyone, everyone is invited to worship, and questions are welcomed. We're looking at sex from a biblical perspective today and see which beliefs we hold are cultural, and which are scrip…
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Does physical health matter for a Christian? In this message, Tiffany Nunnally shares the secret to health. For too long, the church has ignored the topic of physical health, or at the very least put it in a separate box from the rest of our spiritual lives. The secret to health is to invite the Lord into your everyday habits, and to rethink your c…
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How Should Christians Vote? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally will share about this elephant in the room. Our Elephants in the Room was a series started back in 2015 because I realized there were tough topics and sensitive subjects that needed to be addressed with grace and truth. How Should Christians Vote? 1. Christians should be informed an…
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When your story is history, and your story is his story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the story of Stephen from Acts chapters 6 & 7. Acts 6:1-4 Church growth requires division of labor. If you try to do everything, you'll succeed at nothing. Acts 6:5-6 POINT #1 The world promotes people…
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Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone’s future. In this message, Ryan Davis shares his amazing story of how God revealed Himself and led Ryan into a transformed life. Ryan’s past includes being bullying, drug use, and anger. It seemed that anger was his family inheritance. Drug use was the way he coped with life. Ryan called himself an a…
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If Jesus called you a dog, how would you react? In this message, which continues our This is My Story series, Pastor Jamie shares the biblical story of an outcast who received mercy from Jesus. In Mark chapter 7 and Matthew 15, we find the story of the Syrophenician Woman This encounter takes place around 2/3rd of the way through Jesus' 3-year eart…
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When your story is history, and your story is His story, your story will become ministry and prophecy. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares lessons for our lives from the biblical story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal. 1 Kings 18:1, 17-21 POINT #1: Idolatry adds a limp to our walk with God. An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your…
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