Sermons from Victory Christian Fellowship in Reno, Nevada by Pastor David McDowell
What does it mean to "Stand in the Gap"? Listen to Pastor David's passionate sermon about how we can stand in the gap for the world around us.
Hear Pastor David talk about the urgency of the message of Jesus through Romans 10:14-17.
Hear Pastor David describe surrender through the life of Joshua.
This week Pastor David explores what sacrifice looks like through Exodus 35.
Join us as we continue our "All In" series. This week Pastor David talks about stewardship through the lens of 2 Samuel 7:1-21!
Are you ready to go "All In"? In this series, Pastor David presents the challenge to go all in as a family at VCF! This week he explores the story of Abraham.
Are you ready to go "All In"? In this series, Pastor David presents the challenge to go all in as a family at VCF! This week he refocuses our mission through the lens of Noah.
Pastor Kendra opens up the new year with a message of encouragement to start 2021 right!
Pastor David closes out 2020 with a message of hope for the new year!
Join us for our advent series: Stealing Christmas! In the final week, Pastor David unpacks Colossians 1:15-20.
Join us for our advent series: Stealing Christmas! In the third week, Pastor David unpacks Matthew 2:1-20.
Join us for our advent series: Stealing Christmas! In the second week, Pastor David unpacks Luke 2:1-20.
Join us for our advent series: Stealing Christmas! In the first week, Pastor David unpacks Isaiah 9:1-7.
Check out Pastor David's conclusion of "The Game of Life" series. This week, he finishes Spiritual Life. This is part 2 of 2! See last week to hear the beginning!
Check out Pastor David's continuation of "The Game of Life" series. This week, he focuses on Spiritual Life. This is part 1 of 2! Come back next week to hear the conclusion.
Join us as we learn from Andy and Sarah McGee as they share their heart for the LGBTQIA+ community and their Love Wins Ministry.
Hear from Pastor Rhiannon as she guides us through how to be Prophets of Light in a tumultuous time.
Check out Pastor David's the continuation of "The Game of Life" series. This week, he tackles Family Life. This is part 2 of 2! Check out last week's sermon to hear the beginning.
Check out Pastor David's continuation of "The Game of Life" series. This week, he tackles Family Life. This is part 1 of 2! Come back next week to hear the conclusion.
Listen to Pastor David as he continues the "Game of Life" series with this week's "Social Life".
Hear Pastor David break down Ezekiel 37 in this standalone sermon.
Let's live in the courageous decision to choose to love others, to keep our marriages pure, and to pray for all of our leaders; especially those who are our mentors in the faith. Hebrews 13
If life doesn't matter, then why do we need the cross? Why do we need redemption? God absolutely loves us more than we can fathom and sometimes that love takes on the form of discipline. Hebrews 12:1-17, 28-29
Choose today and each day, whom you will serve. Joshua's call to Israel rings true for us today as we have the choice between idolatry and the one God who can serve as our life's firm foundation. Joshua 24:15Isaiah 28:16Matthew 7:24-27
Faith looks like three men staring down death, proclaiming that their God can save them and even if He does not, death cannot hurt them. Join us as Pastor David continues through the book of Hebrews to discuss the significance of faith. Hebrews 11:3-40
Today we see how God feels emotions even more strongly than we do and why He continues to be patient; wanting us to reach every soul so as many people as possible can choose Him now. Matthew 26:23,24 Matthew 10:16-18
Pastor Kendra delivers her first sermon! Today she takes us through Hebrews and James to let us know the importance of building our faith and acting on it daily. Hebrews 11:1-3 James 2:14-26
Today, Pastor David takes us through the end of chapter ten for Hebrews. We can confidently come to God with a sincere heart and sure faith and let us remember to be better examples of the grace and mercy of the cross. Hebrews 10:19-39
We know a picture is worth a thousand words, so what does that say about the picture of God's plans for us? Pastor David breaks down Hebrews 10:1-18 to show how the promises of God here, are just a shadow, a small glimpse of the things to come.
Taking our focus from the priesthood of Jesus we now shift to the importance of understanding what Jesus did for us with His work on the cross.
Emma delivers today's message from Hebrews 7 where we dive into why Jesus is the perfect high priest and mediator for us.
Jesus does not always rescue us from our situation. Often He steadies us right where we are. From promises to power, we see God move throughout the Bible to show us His love. Hebrews 6:13-20Matthew 14:22-31
Why does the author of Hebrews so strongly emphasize the priesthood of Melchizedek? And what does it have to do with Jesus? Pastor David connects the dots and shares what this important lesson means for us. Genesis 14:19-20 Zechariah 3 Hebrews 4:14 - 5:10
There is a healthy fear that we should have for God. Fear of rejecting Him. Fear of thinking we know more than Him. Fear of leading people away from God. Fear of focusing on the wrong thing. Fear of missing out on what He has for us. Pastor David continues our journey through Hebrews as we tackle the heavier lessons from Hebrews 5:11-14 and 6:1-12.
Following God does not mean sacrificing the way we live, but sacrificing the life we control. Pastor David speaks from Hebrews 3 and 4 as we look at the response Moses and the Israelites had towards God's instructions.
An unbelieving heart is a dead heart in need of revival. Pastor Liz walks us through Hebrews 3 with a key reminder about our concept of how much time we have and our response to a God who has given so much for us.
People often find restriction in the rules and laws, but in the rules and laws of God there is freedom. Pastor David shares with us from Hebrews 2 and Deuteronomy 6 about the clear message God has for us.
A life of love cannot be lived out selfishly. The two greatest commandments tie into each other as God's love compels us to love others; and to do it without expecting anything in return.
Pastor David walks us through 1 John 4:7-12 on this windy Sunday. What defines your life? How may we learn to love others? Let's walk through this together.
Transform your thinking and set your mind on heavenly things, rather than what is here on Earth. As we look through Colossians 3:1-17, let us be concentrate on being brought back into a right relationship with God.
But Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born from water and the Spirit, you cannot enter God’s kingdom. -- John 3:5 NCV To be born again is a common phrase in Christianity, but what does it actually mean? We invite you to watch and celebrate with us the two individuals who have recommitted their lives to Jesus.
Are we ready to answer for the hope that we have in Christ Jesus? Let's take a look at Ephesians 2:4-10 and see what it means to be saved by grace and ready to be his witnesses to the world.
What do we really know about God's word? Are we sure of what we believe? Today we take at look at Acts 2:22-41 to get an idea of how we might need to change our approach to the Gospel.
There are times where we want to come to the rescue, but that does not mean that we should in every instance. Galatians 1:1-10 reminds us to be cautious in our rescue attempts and come with the right focus.
This week we take a look at Ruth 2:5-23 and discuss what it looks like to give control back to God.
This week we restart our "RE" series with the word, "Rebel." Join us as we take a look at Joshua 22 and see where our perceptions can get us in trouble.
Our year anniversary is marked with celebration and anticipation for what lies ahead. Join us as we take a closer look at Romans 12:9-12 in understanding the kind of church that is marked with the character of Christ.
This week, Pastor David shared with us from Luke 12:13-21 concerning who we will serve: God or money.
This week we introduce a new series that draws parallels between the sports world and our own spiritual lives. Come hear what's at stake as David shares from Luke 12:22-34.
This week, Pastor David shared with us from Hebrews 10:19-25, 32-39. We conclude our series on Journeys as we look forward to beginning of a new year and a new decade.
For the first sermon of the new year, Pastor Liz shares from Philippians 3:3–14 with a focus on aiming for the right target.