Victory Free Will Baptist Church

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.

The unknown psalmist is dealing with frustration and sadness over living in a wicked nation and an enemy fighting against him. The short psalm gives us a roadmap of his journey from questioning God to finding peace and joy. Grab your Bible, turn to Psalm 43, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

After the resurrection, the disciples to go back to their old profession of fishing. They catch nothing and meet Jesus the next morning and instead of rebuking them, shows them mercy, feeds them, and reminds them of their calling. Grab your Bible, turn to John 21, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Mary Magdalene was healed by Jesus and she served Jesus and his disciples daily. She watched Jesus die and be buried in the tomb and she was the first one he met when he rose from the dead. Grab your Bible, turn to John 20, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Old Testament required daily sacrifices for sin, which were a foreshadow of the coming Messiah. Jesus Christ died on the cross for an offering for sin one time, which was sufficient forever. Grab your Bible, turn to Hebrews 10 and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Lord gave Jeremiah a prophesy of the children of Israel like clay in the hands of the potter. They had the choice of whether to continue to do evil or repent and we have the same choice today. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 18, and follow along with Bob.

The first two chapters of Ruth show the tragedy of abandoning the Lord's instructions and trusting in yourself in a trial. However, the story also shows mercy, renewal, and a changed life from turning away from idols. Grab your Bible, turn to the book of Ruth, and follow along with Pastor Mike as he teaches the adult Sunday School class.

The crowed wanted Jesus to be king and save them from Roman rule. Little did they know they would be soon shouting crucify him as the Passover Lamb to take away the sins of the world. Grab your Bible, turn to John 12, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

King Saul proclaimed a fast, which seemed spiritual but he was out of the Lord's will. The Bible shows an example of religious legalism versus Jonathan trusting in the Lord's will and fighting the enemy. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Samuel 14, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jonathan and his armor bearer decided to fight against the Philistines, while King Saul was sitting under a tree. We have to decide whether we will sit and wait for something to happen or rise up and fight against the enemy. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Samuel 14, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

The Philistines stole the Ark of the Covenant and it immediately brought a plague to them. They decided that it was better to get rid of the Ark and the God of Israel in their land, than to repent and serve him as the one true God. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Samuel 6, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Paul warns Timothy that chasing after riches is a snare to the Christian and we need to flee from such things. Also, we need to fight the good fight of faith every single day. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Timothy 6, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Paul talks about how death is defeated by the resurrection where we trade our corrupt and sin-stained bodies for an incorruptible immortal body. This passage and the conversion of the thief on the cross show us that there is no room for the idea of purgatory after death. Grab your Bible, turn to 1 Corinthians 15, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

A man who was forgiven of a debt he couldn't ever repay refused to then forgive another man's small debt to him. Jesus uses this parable to show that we are to forgive each other repeatedly as Christ has forgiven us of so much more. Grab your Bible, turn to Luke 17, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Proverbs explains that we need to run to the strong tower of the Lord. Once we get there, we need to stay in the Lord's protection and refuge. Grab your Bible, turn to Proverbs 18, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Psalm 2 explains why our lost world spends so much time and energy fighting against the one true God who cannot be defeated. That same God is also merciful and loves them, even when they are angry and rebellious. Grab your Bible and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Jeremiah is telling the captives in Babylon that God will perform all of his promises to them. Not only will he bring them out of captivity, but God promises of a future Messiah that will be the King of Righteousness, which is Jesus Christ. Grab your Bible, turn to Jeremiah 33, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Apostle John is shown the future, which includes the fall of Babylon, which represents all of the spiritual wickedness and all of the commercial pursuits of this world. The devil wants us to focus on the material things above God, but we must resist. Grab your Bible, turn to Revelation 18, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Many want to unite all religions and compromise for everyone to get along, but Jesus said that he came to divide. Jesus' preaching and teaching divided the truth from a lie and he caused men to decide whether to repent and follow him or reject him. Grab your Bible, turn to Luke 12, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Proverbs tells us that righteous men and women will fall and be tripped up by the snares of the devil. The key is to get back up and not stay down. Grab your Bible, turn to Proverbs 24, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Moses warns the people before they go into the Promised Land. When the battle is over and you are enjoying the blessings, don't forget the Lord gave you every good thing and turn away to idols. Grab your Bible, turn to Deuteronomy 8, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Peter was inspired to give the New Testament church one final warning and it could have been a million different things. However, the Holy Spirit inspired him to write beware of false prophets. Grab your Bible, turn to 2 Peter 2, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

Four men carried a man they loved to where Jesus was at but found the house full with no way inside. They lowered him through the roof and Jesus saw the faith of the four and responded. Grab your Bible, turn to Mark 2, and follow along with Pastor Mike as we see the importance and challenges of bringing people to Jesus.