Victory Free Will Baptist Church

They accused Jesus and his disciples of violating the Sabbath day rules that were made up by the Jewish leaders. Jesus showed them that he is Lord of the Sabbath and it was made to do good works. Grab your Bible, turn to Matthew 12, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Daniel is a great example of a resilient servant of the Lord. He was sober, vigilant, and served God continually while living in a heathen nation. Grab your Bible, turn to Daniel 6, and follow along with guest preacher Jeremiah Robbie.

The book of Judges shows Israel's cycles of rebellion against God, which is followed by God's mercy in sending judges to deliver them; Grab your Bible, turn to Judges 2, and follow along with Bob.

David was on the run and surrounded by his enemies that wanted him dead. The Bible tells us that every time he felt afraid, he had to remind himself to trust in God by remembering God's Word. Grab your Bible, turn to Psalm 56, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

John sees a great multitude of people in Revelation chapter 7, which many people have guessed who makes up that group of people. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike as we look at the details of two different groups of people in Revelation to answer the question, who is that group in chapter 7?

Song of Solomon is a love story that is also a picture of the relationship between Jesus Christ and his bride, the church. The bride is sleeping and is awakened by the call of her husband. She makes excuses and by the time she wakes up, he is gone. Grab your Bible, turn to Song of Solomon 5, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

When it comes to religion, so many will say that a relationship with Jesus Christ isn't enough. However, the Bible says that a relationshp will lead to walking in Jesus and being complete in Jesus. Grab your Bible, turn to Colossians 2, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

With each passing day, the Bible says that our salvation is nearer than when we believed. If time is drawing short, then we need to be more urgent and we need to put on Jesus Christ. Grab your Bible, turn to Romans 13, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

At her lowest point, Hannah poured out her soul in prayer to the Lord and he answered her cries. God wants to hear from his children even though he already knows our hearts. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Samuel 1, and follow along with guest preacher Riley.

God promised the king victory over his enemies and was asked by faith to smite the arrows to represent this deliverance. The king only did it three times and only had three victories, which is a spiritual lesson of how far will we take the promises of God. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Kings 13, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Guest preacher J.L. Dowell challenged the church to think about what cause motivates us every day. Some are motivated by greed, but Christians are motivated by the cause of Christ. Grab your Bible and turn to 1 Timothy 6.

Philadelphia isn't the only church that is shown as a good example in the Bible. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Thessalonians 1, and follow along with Pastor Mike as we see what Paul said about the young church.

The Bible explains that it is vain to labor to build something without the Lord, whether it is earthly pursuits or a relationship or anything else. Grab your Bible, turn to Psalm 127, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Guest preacher Scott Walley reminded us of the truly dark and painful sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross. Grab your Bible, turn to Luke 23, and follow along.

Men and women have been deciding how they want to live and what is right and wrong for their life since the beginning of time. However, the Bible tells us that there is a different between how we see our lives versus how God sees them. Grab your Bible, turn to Proverbs 16, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

As we are living in evil days, God's Word instructs Christians how to live with practical instructions. While they seem easy, it is hard to apply every single day of our lives. Grab your Bible, turn to Romans 12, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

In light of recent wicked events that remind us of our evil and sin-filled world, we can turn to the Bible for direction. Psalm 49 asks the question of why should we fear in the days of evil? Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike as we see what God tells us to give us peace in evil days.

Peter denied the Lord after he was arrested, then after a personal appearance by the resurrected Jesus, he decides to go back to his old job of fishing. Jesus' forgiveness of Peter shows his mercy and patience with us. Grab your Bible, turn to Luke 22, and follow along with Pastor Mike. (This service was at the Tent Revival of Christ the King Worship Center in Delaware, Ohio.)

Guest preacher John Meade III preached a powerful message on the disciples who went back to fishing after Jesus' resurrection. Grab your Bible and turn to John 21.

Jesus is in the final part of his earthly ministry and is passing through Jericho the last time with a large crowd. While people try to get his attention, Jesus stops for two blind men that called out by faith. Grab your Bible, turn to Matthew 20, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

After the fall of Jerusalem, the Babylonians allowed a group of the poor Jews to stay and tend the fields. They decided to rebel against God's warning and go to Egypt instead. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 44, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jerusalem is surrounded by the Babylonians just like the Lord told Jeremiah would happen. The city will fall within a year and a relative comes to Jeremiah asking if he will buy a field. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 32, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jeremiah goes to the potter's house in chapter 18 and watches the patter fix a vessel he was creating that was marred. In chapter 19, the Lord tells him to bring a bottle that is later broken. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 19 and follow along with Pastor Mike as we look at the contrast.

Jesus came to Peter, called him, and gave him a new name. Peter responded by leaving the fishing boat, forsaking all, and following Jesus. Grab your Bible, turn to John 1, and follow along with Bob.

Pride has become the most accepted sin, but God hates it. The Bible promises that God will resist the proud and give grace to the humble. Grab your Bible, turn to James 4, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jesus said that as the end drew closer, the deception would increase. In order to fight deception, our hearts need to be settled on the truth from the Word of God. Grab your Bible, turn to Luke 21, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

In light of judgment to come, we can remember that the Lord is our creator, comforter, and redeemer. Christians can look forward to a new heaven and a new earth. Grab your Bible, turn to Isaiah 51, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Many people live as if this world will never end, but the Bible promises that it will be destroyed by God one day. Everyone must be ready to meet Jesus Christ, either as their Savior and Lord or their judge. Grab your Bible, turn to Isaiah 51, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible says that our careful creation by God shows how much he cares for us. God thinks about us and we need to serve him. Grab your Bible, turn to Psalm 139, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Paul deals with the common teaching of a works-based salvation with Jesus Christ. Does James have a different salvation plan than Paul? Grab your Bible, turn to Galatians 1, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The churches in Galatia has traded in the true gospel message of Jesus Christ for another gospel that was false. Paul reminds them of the true gospel that brings grace, peace, and deliverance. Grab your Bible, turn to Galatians 1, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible describes Ezra as being a man that prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, to do it, and to teach it to others. He is a great example of a mature Christian. Grab your Bible, turn to Ezra 7, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

A leper came to Jesus and knew he had the power to heal but wasn't sure if it was the will of God. A powerful lesson in faith and not assuming God's will. Grab your Bible, turn to Mark 1, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

This world will tell you to constantly operate on your own strength, but the Bible tells us to live on the strength of Jesus Christ. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Timothy 2, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

This world is constantly promoting rebellion, which has caused Christians to live rebellious lives. The Tower of Babel story shows us how quick mankind will rebel against God. Grab your Bible, turn to Genesis 11, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jonah chapter 2 gives his prayer to the Lord after he spends three days in the belly of the whale. We see repentance and a new life after spending chapter 1 in rebellion. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jonah explains why he initially disobeyed God and falls into anger and depression. In spite of Jonah's unreasonable despair, God shows him love and mercy. Grab your Bible, turn to Jonah chapter 4, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Taking multiple verses from Proverbs along with James 3, the Bible is clear that the words we say matter to God. In today's day, the words we type matter too. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jesus doesn't over-promise and under-deliver like the salesman of the day. He also doesn't avoid the negative consequences of the devil. Grab your Bible, turn to Matthew 8, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jesus gives us a perfect example of how to respond to the temptations to sin. He used the scriptures in context every single time and was victorious. Grab your Bible, turn to Matthew 4, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Romans chapter 3 makes it clear that everyone is a sinner in the eyes of God. Some will try to overcome their sin by following rules or living according to the Old Testament Law, but the Bible shows that is impossible. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Abraham was chosen by God to start a great nation and in his life he showed great faith. However, the Bible also describes times when he wasn't living righteously and God's response. Grab your Bible, turn to Genesis 20, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Esau's nation (the Edomites) would face the judgement of God for their treatment of Israel, who came from his brother Jacob. Obadiah is given word from the Lord as to why the Lord was angry. Grab your Bible, turn to Obadiah, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible describes two different reactions to the guilt of sin. Some people are remorseful and others will truly repent and turn from their sin. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Corinthians 7:10, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Two Christians in the early church found Apollos teaching the scriptures, but he didn't know anything of Jesus Christ. Instead of rebuking him or walking away, they took time to show him the Gospel and he became a great help to the church. Grab your Bible, turn to Acts 18, and follow along with Bob.

The first few verses of Proverbs 2 give the directions to gaining Godly wisdom. We are bombarded with the world's wisdom, so we must counteract it with wisdom from the Lord. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike.

David worshiped and danced before the Lord when they returned the Ark to Jerusalem. His wife Michal despised his worship and thought it was beneath him as king of Israel. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Samuel 6, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible spends over 30 chapters in the book of Job teaching us that the righteous can suffer while the wicked prosper. It is a hard issue to grasp because this world believes in karma. Grab your Bible, turn to Job 21, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The prophet Zechariah explained that it would get worse for Jerusalem and they would face a huge war before Jesus Christ returns to this earth and fights all of their enemies. The Lord will return to this earth so we need to be ready at all times. Grab your Bible, turn to Zechariah 14, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Pastor Mike uses over 20 different verses that give truths about God the Father. We have a Father that is righteous, loving, merciful, who knows what we need and so much more. Grab your Bible and notebook and follow along.

Jesus' final message to his disciples before the cross included a command for them to love one another. Just like the vine carries nutrients to the branches, the love of Jesus comes from God the Father thru Him and onto the church. Grab your Bible, turn to John 15, and follow along with Pastor Mike.