Victory Free Will Baptist Church

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.

In the midst of people trying to trick Jesus into answering questions, someone asks him what is the greatest commandment. Jesus' answer and conversation with the man shows that we cannot fulfill the two greatest commands and we need a savior, Jesus Christ. Grab your Bible, turn to Mark 12, and follow along with Bob.

Paul shares that he was troubled and afraid in Macedonia. Then, Titus came with comforting news that refreshed Paul because the Corinthian church was flourishing. Each of us can be a Titus and encourage other Christians. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Corinthians 7, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible says scoffers will come in the last days and they will question that the Lord said he would return. The delay of the Lord's return isn't because he is breaking his promise, it's because he is merciful towards sinners. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Peter 3, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Christians are called to live a holy life amongst this wicked world. We are commanded not to partake in evil, but to reprove it. Grab your Bible, turn to Ephesians 5, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

James describes the origin of wars and fighting in the church, the lust and envy within. Where God's Word challenges us to live righteously, God always provides help when we ask. Grab your Bible, turn to James 4, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

God's people blamed him in their discouragement and God sent the judgment of fiery serpents. When they repented, God sent them mercy in a bronze serpent on a pole, which Jesus later explained was a foreshadowing of his death on the Cross. Grab your Bible, turn to Numbers 21, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Paul tells the church that there are different spiritual gifts that are uniquely given by God and every role in the church is necessary and important. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Corinthians 12, and follow along with Bob.

The Bible promises blessings for those that follow it and live righteously. When it seems impossible, the Lord wants us to pray to him for help. Grab your Bible, turn to Psalm 119, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Heaven is constantly filled with praise and worship, but one day it will be silent for a half hour. This pause for worship is Jesus' mercy and the silence before the full wrath of God is poured out on sin. Grab your Bible, turn to Revelation 8, and listen to Pastor Mike.

The Bible has some very familiar stories, including Joshua and the battle of Jericho that many of us learned as children. Let's re-look at this story as adults and see what spiritual lessons we can learn. Grab your Bible, turn to Joshua 6, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Bible only mentions Lydia in a few verses, but we can look into her conversion to Jesus Christ and her heart to serve. At the end of Acts 16, Lydia is still willing to associate with Paul after all of the trouble he had caused in Philippi. Lydia is an example of being willing to faithfully serve the Lord, no matter the cost. Grab your Bible, turn to Acts 16, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Man has come up with many different ways to live based on what feels good or what seems good. The Bible tells us that these ways all end in destruction. Jesus Christ is the only way that leads to eternal life. Grab your Bible, turn to Proverbs 14:12, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Syrian king was drinking himself drunk while God's small army led by King Ahab was preparing for battle. After the victory, the Lord told them to strengthen thyself for the next battle to come. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Kings 20, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

King Ahab coveted after Naboth's vineyard even though he had the palace and servants and cooks. It led to Naboth's death and God sent the prophet to bring word of judgment, which was God showing mercy. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Kings 21, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The king of Syria wants all the gold, wives and children of Israel. King Ahab gives in at first, then when the enemy wants more, he resists. There is a spiritual application of the enemy always wanting to take and destroy and we cannot compromise. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Kings 20, and follow along with Pastor Mike.