Victory Midtown

Flipping Tables in the Temple

Victory Midtown — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Most people picture Jesus holding a lamb, wearing a peaceful smile. But in John 2, He walks into the Temple, makes a whip, and starts flipping tables. Same Jesus. Different moment. In this sermon, we unpack the side of Jesus we rarely talk about—righteous anger. He wasn't angry without reason.

Saving the Best for Last

Victory Midtown — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Galatians 5:13 NIV
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

ANSWERING THE CALL

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Before you were ever born, God had a purpose for your life. Many people spend their entire lives searching for their calling—chasing love, success, happiness, and career fulfillment—but never find true direction. Whether you're searching for your purpose in life, struggling with how to follow God's will, or wondering how to hear God's calling, this message will give you the biblical clarity and practical steps that can alter the trajectory of your life forever!

I AM A VOICE

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Your voice is one of the most powerful tools God has given you—are you using it to point people to Jesus? Everything you say and do tells a story.

Grace AND Truth

Victory Midtown — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000

John 1:1-5 NIV
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Coming Out of Darkness

Victory Midtown — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

“What’s amazing about the book of John is that it’s shallow enough for children to play but deep enough for elephants to swim.”
-Dr. Gary Burge

The Word Became Flesh

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

1 John 1:1 NIV
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

Vision 2026

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

As followers of Christ, we are called to live out the Great Commission and make disciples. God has uniquely equipped each of us with passions and spiritual gifts to fulfill this calling—both individually and together as the Church. If you believe in the mission God is accomplishing through this house, tune in to discover how you can partner with us to fulfill the vision He has given our church this year.

Living a Life of Significance

Victory Midtown — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000

What kind of life are you building? While the world chases success, God calls His people to something deeper and more enduring. As we celebrate 36 years of God’s faithfulness at Victory, tune into this message that invites us to pause, reflect, and lift our eyes to what truly matters. This encouraging sermon by our founding pastor, Dennis Rouse, challenges us to surrender fully, live with eternal purpose, and embrace the kind of life that leaves a lasting impact.

A House Of Prayer

Victory Midtown — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Before there was any land owned, before more than 140 nations gathered, before there were multiple campuses, there were simply two people who felt God calling them to plant a church in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Through constant, earnest, faith-filled prayer—and most importantly, a faithful God—Victory Church was born. In this conversation, we reflect on the pivotal prayers our Founding Pastors, Dennis and Colleen Rouse, prayed as they answered the call to ministry. Tune in to find both encouragement and a challenge to continue living a lifestyle of fasted prayer, trusting the same God who is faithful to finish the good work He began in each of us.

Why do I Need the Church?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Community is hardwired into our DNA because our God is, at His very core, relational. In fact, God cares so deeply about community that after creating the heavens, the earth, and everything in them—and calling it all good—He pauses and declares, for the first time, that something is not good: being alone. But if we’re honest, being in community isn’t always easy. So why does the bible continue to point us to doing life with others at church and home?

The Vision of Victory

Victory Midtown — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000

VICTORY is a place and a people who are dedicated to the MISSION and guided by the VISION God has given this church.

What is the Church?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +0000

When you hear the word, “church”, what comes to mind? A building, or a service, maybe a past experience, or a group of people? It’s important to know that Jesus had something much bigger in mind. In this message, we unpack what the Church really is, why it exists, and how it’s been shaped and sustained throughout history. Tune in to discover the rich, beautiful story of the Church—and the part every believer has to play in it.

Looking Back: Grateful for 2025

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

As we close out 2025, we’re taking time to look back and celebrate all that God has done. In this special service, we’re gathering online to hear from our campus pastors as they highlight favorite moments from the year—powerful worship, meaningful messages, life change, and God’s faithfulness. We’re grateful for what He’s done, excited for what’s ahead, and we pray this service encourages your faith and reminds you of God’s goodness.

Love That Changes Everything!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

TRUE, LASTING LOVE IS FOUND IN JESUS CHRIST

LOVE is a SELFLESS, sacrificial action focused on the well-being of others regardless of their response.

Getting My Joy Back!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Why is JOY So Important?
1. Joy is a WEAPON
2. Joy is a WITNESS
3. Joy is an EVIDENCE
4. Joy gives you RESILIENCE

Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH!

Where Can I Find Peace?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Peace can feel hard to hold onto but this message explores a different kind of peace—one the Bible describes as steady, lasting, and strong enough to anchor us in the midst of life’s pressures. If you’ve sensed your joy slipping, your mind racing, or your heart feeling unsettled, lean in. This teaching invites you to rediscover the peace Jesus offers and learn how to walk in it every day.

Our God Reigns Over My Future

Victory Midtown — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:45:00 +0000

Throughout the bible, different names describe the character of God. In the book of Jeremiah, he is called the hope of Israel. He doesn’t just want to be the hope of Israel. He wants to be your hope too. Each of us naturally puts our hope in things, and it’s second nature to look to what we can see as a stable place to put our trust in, but God invites us into something far greater: an eternal hope that begins now, not someday. Whether you’re in a season of uncertainty or simply longing for reassurance, tune into this message for fresh perspective and encouragement from the One who reigns over every part of your future.

From Orphans to Heirs

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Isaiah 52:7 NIV
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring GOOD NEWS, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Our God Reigns Over Pain

Victory Midtown — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

There’s an invitation to allow God to reign in your pain, because he doesn’t want to just heal you, he wants to make you whole.

Good News Carriers

Victory Midtown — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

1 John 4:4 NIV
"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."

What Is The Gospel?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000

John 3:16 NIV
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Wedding Bells

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Genesis 2:7 NIV
Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

Family Goals

Victory Midtown — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. This is what one generation is supposed to tell to the next!

Training Purpose-Driven Children

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

PROVERBS 13:20 TPT
“If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them”

Counter-Culture Kids

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Proverbs 22:6 ESV
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Love, Lessons & Laughter

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Marriage is a blending of two lives and two household solutions, therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Where's your Worship?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Where's your Worship?

How to Have a Thriving Marriage.

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Matthew 6:26 NIV
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?

Two Becoming One

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Genesis 2:23-24 NL
“At last!” the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.’ ” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.

The Sex Talk

Victory Midtown — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The enemy is after God’s glory, and he wants to taint anything that was meant to be good—including sex. Because of sin, we live in a culture of people searching for love in all the wrong places. The good news? God is still a redeemer. In this message, discover His plan for intimacy, find healing from the past, and step into the freedom only He can give.

Becoming the One (Don’t Waste Your Singleness)

Victory Midtown — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Genesis 2:15–18 (CSB)
15 The Lord God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to work it and watch over it.16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree of the garden, 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for on the day you eat from it, you will certainly die.” 18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper corresponding to him.”

Christian Dating

Victory Midtown — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Dating God’s way is rare in today’s culture. If you’re single and waiting on God’s best, this message helps explore the five gears of Christian dating from that first glance all the way through to a healthy marriage. If you’re ready to take the guesswork out of dating and discover how to build a Christ-centered relationship that lasts, then tune in to this sermon!

Family Under Fire

Victory Midtown — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Genesis 1:27-28 NIV
So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”

Trust Issues

Victory Midtown — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."

A Call to Cross Generational Wisdom

Victory Midtown — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

As believers, we know that our source of true wisdom starts in God’s word. But passing on and receiving wisdom isn’t a solo pursuit—it’s a shared journey. In this message, we unpacked how God designed wisdom to flow through relationships, bridge generations, and be given and received with humility. If you want to learn how to build meaningful mentorships, glean from the experiences of those who’ve come before you, or pour into the next generation, then tune in!

Guard Your Heart

Victory Midtown — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

PROVERBS 4:23 NLT
“GUARD YOUR HEART ABOVE ALL ELSE, FOR IT DETERMINES THE COURSE OF YOUR LIFE.”

The Power to Live Free From Offense

Victory Midtown — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Proverbs 19:11 (ESV)
11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Speak Life Not Death

Victory Midtown — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Have you ever said something you wished you could take back? What we say matters. Our words have the power to tear down or build up. They make a difference, so much that the Bible tells us that they either bring life or death. There is no in-between. It’s time to align the words we speak about ourselves, others, and our circumstances with God’s Word. Let’s take the lies captive and replace them with His truth!

Do You Have A Good Name?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Proverbs 1:1–7 NLT.
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their PURPOSE is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the SIMPLE, knowledge and discernment to the YOUNG. Let the WISE listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but FOOLS despise wisdom and discipline.

Pride - The Killer of Wisdom

Victory Midtown — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Isaiah 14:12-15 NLT
How you are fallen from heaven, O shining star, son of the morning! You have been thrown down to the earth, you who destroyed the nations of the world. 13 For you said to yourself, “I WILL ascend to heaven and set my throne above God’s stars. I WILL preside on the mountain of the gods far away in the north. 14 I WILL climb to the highest heavens and be like the Most High.” 15 Instead, you will be brought down to the place of the dead, down to its lowest depths.

The Father's Wisdom

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000

“If we have love but not wisdom, we will harm people with the best of intentions. If we have courage but not wisdom, we will blunder boldly. If we have truth but not wisdom, we will make the Gospel ugly to other people. If we have technology but not wisdom, we will use the best communications ever invented to broadcast stupidity.”
- Ray Ortlund

He Gives Me Peace!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0000

We live in a world where people search for peace in everything—except in the One who can actually give it. What many of us call "peace" is actually escape. We turn to temporary distractions, but the anxiety and emptiness we feel linger. Nothing in this world can satisfy the deep longing of our souls for rest.

He is With Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:15:00 +0000

In every other religion, humans strive to reach and please their god. But God’s grace and love is so spectacular that He came down from heaven to be with us. In this sermon, we unpack the name and character of Jehovah Shammah—the Lord who is with us. No matter your circumstances, whether you’re in a season of beauty or brokenness, tune in to find encouragement and hope through the true and living God who will never leave us or forsake us.

He Healed Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 25 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus took our sin, our shame, and our sickness upon Himself on the cross so that we could be healed. It’s a truth we can rest in because the Word of God is His will, and the Bible shows us who He is through His names. One of the names God declares Himself is Jehovah Rapha, which means “the Lord who heals.” We can have faith for healing because it’s who our God is! Tune in as we trust that He will do what He said and reclaim the healing that belongs to us.

He Provides for Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 18 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

GENESIS 22:2-14 NLT
“Take your son, your only son—yes, Isaac, whom you love so much—and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”The next morning Abraham got up early. He saddled his donkey and took two of his servants with...

He Sees Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 11 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

WHAT GOD DOES flows from WHO GOD IS. Genesis 16:1-13 NIVNow Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. But she had an Egyptian slave named Hagar; so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children.

He Changed Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 04 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Psalm 22:30-31 NIV
Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord. They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!

He Forgave Me!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Through His sacrifice, Jesus took the punishment that we deserved. He took our place so that we could be forgiven of all our sins. We couldn’t pay for it or earn it, so He came to be our righteousness. Jesus willingly laid down His life for ours, and we have now been restored to life and adopted into His family! Tune in as we celebrate what God did to make us holy and blameless in His sight.

I Give Up

Victory Midtown — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Throughout our lives, we are all faced with various decisions, some more difficult than others. Once we’ve made the decision to follow Jesus, we’re called to not only address Him as Lord but also to obey Him as Lord—choosing to give up our will to embrace His. Jesus submitted Himself to the will of the Father and was obedient to the point of enduring suffering so that we may have life. He knew that His temporary suffering would lead to sharing eternal joy with all who would be saved through Him. Tune in to find out what it looks like to surrender our plans for His, which always have a greater purpose than anything we could ever imagine!

Something's Happening

Victory Midtown — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

“For the joy set before me, I will throw off WORRY, and I will live as a WITNESS.”

Taking off Selfishness and putting on Generosity

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:15:00 +0000

Like breathing and eating, selfishness comes naturally to us. No one had to teach us how to grab the toy away from others. We never thought twice about keeping the leftovers for ourselves. When we are generous, God will expand our hearts in unimaginable ways. If you’re wondering how to journey into the deep life of generosity and leave the shores of selfishness, then tune into this sermon!

The God Factor

Victory Midtown — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000

The Bible tells us that our enemy, the devil, has come to “steal, kill, and destroy.” As a result, he attacks us in many areas of our lives—including our finances. But we serve a God of abundance. In Him, there is always more than enough. He desires for us to experience His provision and has made it possible for us to overcome the challenges that come with living in a fallen world. Join us as we explore how embracing the principle of first can help us live in the freedom He offers!

I've Got Joy!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000

We often chase happiness, hoping our circumstances will align with each of our preferences and desires—but what if there’s something better? Happiness comes and goes, depending on what happens. But joy? Joy is rooted in Someone who never changes. Tune in to this sermon to learn how to stop pursuing only temporary happiness and embrace unshakable joy today!

Breathing to Death

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Jesus tells us in His Word that He came so that we may have abundant life. But many of us are only living a fraction of the life He desires for us! As disciples of Christ, we were created for more than survival mode. Take an honest look at your own life. Would you say that you’re walking in His purpose and experiencing all that He has for you? Or are you just going through the motions? Tune in to find out how to make the most of every opportunity and give God glory as you...

Living Free

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

How to Live Free in Christ
Acknowledge and Assess the Pain
Surrender Pain and Shame
Pursue healing and freedom in Christ

How to Live a Holy Life

Victory Midtown — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:00:00 +0000

As followers of Jesus, we know this world is not our true home. But the reality is, we don’t always lead lives that reflect the fact that we were made for more. God has called each of us to holiness. Instead of focusing on the here and now, we were created to live with the joy of a future with Him in mind.

From Believer to Disciple

Victory Midtown — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Any great runner will tell you that to run a race well, you must train, remove any unnecessary weight that might slow you down, and keep your eyes fixed on the finish line.

Bait of Satan

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Our good friend John Bevere was with us as we celebrated 35 years of Victory! He brought a timely word to carry with us throughout each day as we interact with others on our journey with Jesus. The bait of Satan is the trap of offense, a breeding ground for deception that leads us out of God’s will.

Come, Lord Jesus!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

John was given a beautiful vision of the new heaven and earth. One day, Jesus will return as King, and He will vindicate His people who are found faithful. When He comes, all things will be made new, we will live and work in harmony with God forever, and the fulfillment of every last one of His promises will come to pass!

A Life Well Lived

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000

For every one of us, a time will come when we breathe our last breath. And if you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you know what is to come: Heaven. But what about our present moments? How do we live today in light of the gift and hope of eternity with God? Tune into this heartfelt conversation between our Senior Pastor and his dad, and take a note or two on how we can press on and finish well, all for the glory of God.

All Things New

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

“What comes to mind when we think about GOD is the most important thing about us.”– A.W. Tozer

What Happens at the End of the World?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Revelation 20:1-6 NIVAnd I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the Abyss, andlocked and sealed...

Jesus is Coming Soon

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

When Jesus was born, it was a fulfillment of the prophecy that a Savior, the King, would come to earth. He went to the cross and died for the sins of the world, and He rose again on the third day before He ascended into heaven. Just as Jesus came the first time, the Bible tells us that He is coming again. He has gone to prepare a place for us, His bride, and we are called to prepare ourselves for His return. Tune in to find out what that means for us as we await His arrival.

The Antichrist & the Mark of the Beast

Victory Midtown — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 01:28:27 +0000

Revelation 12:12 NIV
Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.

A Witness That Wins the World

Victory Midtown — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Revelation 10:1-2 NIV

'Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars. He was holding a little scroll, which lay open in his hand. He planted his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land, '

United for Eternity

Victory Midtown — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Revelation 7:1-4 NLT

Then I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds so they did not blow on the earth or the sea, or even on any tree. And I saw another angel coming up from the east, carrying the SEAL of the living God. And he shouted to those four angels, who had been given power to harm land and sea, “WAIT! Don’t harm the land or the sea or the trees until we have placed the seal of God on the foreheads of his servants.” And I heard how many were marked with the seal of God—144,000 were sealed from all the tribes of Israel...

Who is Worthy to Open the Scroll?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

2 Peter 3:8-9 NLT

But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day. The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being PATIENT for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to REPENT.

When We Enter the Sanctuary

Victory Midtown — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000

If the people of God are going to persevere in the days of pain, we must be people who PRAY and PRAISE in God’s Presence!

The Throne Room

Victory Midtown — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Revelation 4:1 ESVAfter this I looked, and BEHOLD, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”

Waiting Waiting

Victory Midtown — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

John 11:1-6Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one...

The Lukewarm Church

Victory Midtown — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

3 SIGNS OF LUKEWARMNESS

1. SPIRITUAL APATHY

“LUKEWARMNESS is a way of saying God, I believe in you, but you just don’t excite me!” –Charles Spurgeon

2. COMPROMISE

3. SELF RELIANCE

The Church That was Unshakable

Victory Midtown — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Like the church of Philadelphia, we live in a world that is constantly being shaken. Because sin began in the Garden of Eden, all creation now groans in anticipation of Jesus’ return. Until then, even as we go through the trials of life, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves and to shine brightly for Christ. Though we may feel weak and unsure of how much we can endure, Jesus will make us strong until the end—then we’ll be safe in His presence forever!

The Church That Fell Asleep

Victory Midtown — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:00:00 +0000

It’s easy for complacency to seep into our everyday lives until we become like sleepwalkers as we “follow Jesus.” What does this demonstrate to the world around us? Only the misconception that we can be saved and go on living as if righteousness is optional. We were created for more. Jesus wants us to be fully alive, to fiercely and boldly shine His light in our lives and to the rest of the world. That is fundamental to our calling as believers. Tune in as Jesus sounds the alarm and reminds us to live fully aware and fully awake to share His Good News.

The Church that Slept with Jezebel

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Revelation 2:18-29 NIV“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at...

The Church That Believed a Lie

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

The Church of Pergamum believed a lie. They thought they had options—that they could have both Jesus and their sin. They were lured away and enticed by societal norms and became convinced that Christ crucified and resurrected wasn’t enough. The people of Pergamum were deceived, and the reality is: we must be intentional

The Church That Suffered Well

Victory Midtown — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to “suffer well” and why should we care? When John wrote the book of Revelation, Jesus instructed him to write a second letter to the Church in Smyrna to prepare them (and us) for what is to come. God says we will suffer, that we will be tested… but He assures us that He is with us in the midst of it all. And, as we...

The Church that Forgot to Love

Victory Midtown — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000

When asked what the greatest commandment was, Jesus responded that we should love the Lord with all our hearts, souls, and minds. And the second is just as important: to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. The early church forgot about these commands, and if we’re honest, it’s easy for us to forget them as well. Tune in as we learn from Jesus’ correction and instruction that we still need today.

Jesus Is

Victory Midtown — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Think about it. How often do you picture Jesus as He was? He was a baby in a manger. He was a broken man on the cross. He was dead. But God wants to reveal to us who His son is. In the book of Revelation, Jesus Himself says, “I AM the First and the Last. I AM the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I AM alive for ever and ever!” There’s a big difference between what was and what is. Tune in for a powerful revelation of the King and Savior of the world!

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Victory Midtown — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Revelation 1:1 ESV

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must SOON take place.

Obeying God

Victory Midtown — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000

God is holy, and that means everything He commands us to do isn’t just good, it’s for our good. But obedience doesn’t always come easy for us. In fact, our sinful nature makes us more prone to disobey. So, what does it look like to live a life of total surrender? Tune in to this sermon to discover what it looks like to obey like Jesus.

Humility

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Psalm 138:6 NLT

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the HUMBLE, but he keeps his distance from the PROUD.

The Power of Grace and Truth

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

1 John 4:16-17 NIV

“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus.”

Extraordinary Love

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000

MATTHEW 5:43-48 NKJV
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, LOVE YOUR ENEMIES, BLESS THOSE WHO CURSE YOU, DO GOOD TO THOSE WHO HATE YOU, AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SPITEFULLY USE YOU AND PERSECUTE YOU, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”

Acts 29

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +0000

The book of Acts teaches us the origins of the early Church—but, like the disciples, it’s also a call for us to GO and tell the world about Jesus. He sacrificed His life, saving us from sin, and commissioned us as representatives of His incredible faithfulness. He did His part, and now it’s our turn. Tune in to the last message in our Sent series to find out how you can live sent in your everyday life!

What Is the Church?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

The Church is a MOVEMENT of people who are on MISSION around a MESSAGE.

The Most Important Meeting Ever

Victory Midtown — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Acts 15:1-2 NIVCertain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them… What Was at Stake at the Most Important Meeting Ever?1. WILL THERE BE...

Sent to Share

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Acts 13:4-6 (NIV)The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.

Gospel Goodbyes

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Life is full of hellos and goodbyes. Hellos are often joyful because they lead to new beginnings, but goodbyes tend to leave us feeling the loss. As Christians, we have to be willing to let go of the things that keep us from doing the work the Lord has called us to do in sharing the gospel with the world. Tune in to learn more about what we have to be prepared to say goodbye to as disciples of Jesus.

The Kingdom Culture

Victory Midtown — Sun, 19 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to reconcile? In the early days of the Church, there was much division and prejudice. But God brought races, cultures, and people together through the blood of Jesus, and that is still His expectation for us today. Tune in and see God’s way of reconciliation, and what it means to be ruled by Kingdom culture rather than earthly culture.

Where are the Door Openers?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Acts 9:26-27 NIV

When [Saul] came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles.

4 Truths of a Transformed Life

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000

Philippians 3:4-6 NIVIf someone else thinks they have reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for righteousness based on...

The Cost of Discipleship

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Believing in Jesus is just the first step of following Him wholeheartedly. He desires for us to move from believing that He is the way, truth, and life into living fully surrendered to Him while sharing the good news with those around us. Tune in to this message to learn what it means to live as a fully committed disciple of Christ!

The Cost of Your Calling

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Acts 1:8 (CSB)
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

The Cost of Truth

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

John 15:18-20 & 23, 16:1-4

If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also… Whoever hates me hates my Father as well... All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them.

The Cost Of The Name

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000

OVERARCHING THEMES IN ACTS:1. WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER2. WE GATHER TO SCATTER3. WE MUST FEAR GOD OVER MAN Acts 5:14-16 NKJVAnd believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, that at least the...

Easter: The Last Night

Victory Midtown — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000

This is the most lavish display of love—that the Creator of heaven and earth sent His only Son to save His creation. We repeatedly rejected Him while helplessly trying to fill the God-sized void. But we chose things that would never satisfy or save us. And that Son, called Jesus, willingly laid down His life and died for our sins. Through His perfect sacrifice, we now have access to the gifts of salvation, freedom, and adoption into God’s family.

Church Controversy

Victory Midtown — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Acts 6:1–7 NIV

In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.

Cultures In Collision

Victory Midtown — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000

ACTS 4:13 NLT The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.

When Miracles Get Messy

Victory Midtown — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:31:00 +0000

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” But what exactly does that mean, especially when it comes to living out Jesus’ call to be light in a dark world and, ultimately, to make disciples wherever we go? Tune in to discover the power of preparation and what it looks like to live prepared for whatever, and whoever, God sends along our path as we journey with Him.

The Family of God

Victory Midtown — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? What does it look like to live together in unity, loving one another day after day? Lean in with us as we remember God’s design for the Church and consider how life in Godly community can transform us and the world around us.

Seeker Message

Victory Midtown — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:37:00 +0000

Proverbs 8:17 NIV
I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

An Altar of Remembrance

Victory Midtown — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:39:00 +0000

Acts 1:8 NIV

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

The Power of Preaching

Victory Midtown — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

ROMANS 10:13-15 (NASB95)

13…“WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.” 14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? 15 How will they preach unless they are SENT?”

Baptism of Fire

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

ACTS 1:4-5 NIV

“Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father PROMISED, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

A United Church

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:50:00 +0000

Like Jesus’ disciples, we are a people God has SENT, or commissioned and equipped, to share the Good News with the people around us. We are the Church, a movement of people called to operate in the same power that Jesus did—to be His witnesses wherever we go. But the people who were a part of the early church were only empowered because they were first committed to walking together. God blesses unity! So, why does it matter and how do we become and stay

When God Calls Your Name

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

God put good stuff in you! You are made in the IMAGE OF GOD! You were made for something great! Even when life slams the door shut on one area of life, it’s not over. You may have been overlooked. Man may have voted you out. God may have even said, “Not yet.” But your potential is still alive in the Lord. There’s still more inside you & in front of you!

Witnesses

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:43:00 +0000

Acts 1:8 NLT

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will BE my WITNESSES, telling people about me everywhere...”

The Miracle in the Margin

Victory Midtown — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Genesis 8:22 NIV

“As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease."

From One Generation to the Next

Victory Midtown — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:08:00 +0000

Psalm 145:4-7 NIVOne generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds.

Sustained Through the Storm

Victory Midtown — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:46:00 +0000

Living for God is not just about having the right information…but did that INFORMATION produce TRANSFORMATION in us? Matthew 7:24-27 ESV“Everyone then who HEARS these words of mine and DOES them will be like a WISE man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds...

The Power of Joy

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 23:02:00 +0000

MATTHEW 7:24-27 NIV“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.

Building on the Rock

Victory Midtown — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:33:00 +0000

Matthew 7:24-27 (NKJV)
24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it DID NOT fall, for it was founded on the rock.26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And GREAT was its fall.”

Conquering the Comfort Zone

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 13:33:00 +0000

As believers, each of us is a part of the body of Christ—one body with many members. We were created on purpose with a purpose, and every breath that we’ve been gifted by God is an opportunity to allow His Kingdom to fully reign in our lives. The reality is that, sometimes, we get comfortable and stop taking steps forward in our faith. But we have a responsibility to do something with the new life we’ve been given. Tune in to find out how we can all make room for other image bearers to experience the beauty of the Church and the amazing King we serve!

How Can I Know I’m Saved?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Matthew 7:21-23 NIV“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Beware of False Prophets

Victory Midtown — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:41:00 +0000

Matthew 7:15-20 NIV

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”

Awe of God

Victory Midtown — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:36:00 +0000

What does it mean to fear God, to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? It’s not what it sounds like. To fear the Lord is to live in absolute awe of His power, His presence, and His promises. Imagine how excited and awestruck you will be one day—to look upon His face and finally see Him! That is the posture from which we want to look to Him and worship Him today. Our God is not wrathful or scary. We don’t tremble because we are afraid. We tremble because of the wonder and astonishment we have for His greatness. Our God is an awesome God!

What’s Heaven Like?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

God made it clear that He created us for heaven, not hell. Through the gift of salvation, we get to wait with hopeful expectation for our true home—heaven. But what can we really expect when we get there? What is it truly like? Tune in to our series, Look Both Ways, as we uncover the answers through God’s word.

Is Hell Real?

Victory Midtown — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Culture would have us believe that wide is the road that leads to heaven—that there are many paths to God—and narrow is the road that leads to hell. But as difficult as it might be to hear, Jesus teaches us that the opposite is true. He encourages us to follow His way, even though it isn’t popular or anywhere near easy when we try to do it in our own strength. The good news is that when we know the truth, we can choose the kind of life where we’re empowered by His Spirit and able to rest knowing that we never have to experience separation from Him. Because of His goodness, we can live brighter and fuller lives on this side of heaven and bask in the beauty of relationship with Him forever. Join us as we tune out the noise of the world and make space to hear God’s heart for us.

The Golden Rule

Victory Midtown — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 14:38:00 +0000

MATTHEW 5:13-16 NLT“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world — like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.

Bringing Lost People to a Loving God

Victory Midtown — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:02:00 +0000

Matthew 7:12 NIV
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

Judging Christians

Victory Midtown — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:40:00 +0000

When it comes to judging, it’s in our nature… It’s easy to point out the flaws in others while overlooking the areas we need to address, but when we do, we give the kind of judgment that we’d never want for ourselves. Jesus left us with clear instruction: don’t be blind to your own sins. Take care of your own wrongdoing first, and only then can you see clearly to help those around you—lovingly calling one another out of sin and into Christ-likeness.

The Good Gift of Grace

Victory Midtown — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:22:00 +0000

Matthew 7:12 NIV“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…” Matthew 6:34 NIV“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 7:1-12 NIV“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you …

How to Manage Money

Victory Midtown — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

The Bible says without good direction, people lose their way. We’re all in need of some wise counsel. In fact, the more we have, the better our chances to make decisions that positively impact our present and future. That’s why we closed out our Trust Fund series with a panel discussion. Tune in to hear the most asked questions from our church and get practical and biblical advice to better steward your finances!

Do Not Worry

Victory Midtown — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Jesus left us with a command: “…do not worry about your life.” The reality is that we’ve all gotten caught in the quicksand of “what-ifs” and doubt when it comes to finances. But our Savior tells us that when we learn to think about money His way and place our trust in Him, we can close the door on worry! So, in a world full of uncertainty and trouble, how can we genuinely believe and rest in Jesus’ promise to care for us and meet every single one of our needs? Tune in for another life-changing message in our Trust Fund series to learn more.

Breaking the Spirit of Mammon

Victory Midtown — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000

When Jesus talked about money, He introduced a wildly controversial idea of having an eternal view of wealth and that money has the potential to have lasting, heavenly impact. That’s still strange for many of us today because the world’s view is to build and accumulate money and things that show our success—things that seemingly bring us comfort, security and even power. But God warns us that money and possessions can deceive us into living for the temporal and cause us to lose sight of what it means to live for the eternal. How we use money affects the very core of who we are becoming! Tune into the full message to hear more on God’s heart for us when it comes to money.

Good Eyes

Victory Midtown — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 15:15:00 +0000

Matthew 6:19-21 ESVDo not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will …

The Good Life

Victory Midtown — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:38:00 +0000

We all have a picture of what “the good life” looks like to us, an idea of the end goal we want to achieve. And even though each of us has many aspirations, we all have an ultimate treasure. It may be ...

The Reward of Fasting

Victory Midtown — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:47:00 +0000

Matthew 6:1,4 NLT

“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.”

For No Reason

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:23:00 +0000

The idea of someone loving you despite all your flaws can be hard to comprehend or fully embrace. And yet, every single day, God extends His love, mercy, and grace toward each of us—not because of anything we’ve done but simply because of who He is. Tune in as we dive deeper into this timely message by Pastor Meeks to learn more about the beauty of God’s love and find encouragement as we journey to love others like Jesus.

Deliver us From Evil

Victory Midtown — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:50:00 +0000

Jesus knew there would be storms. He knew we would suffer and be under the threat of daily temptation. But He also made a way for us to be armed to victoriously withstand the temptations and distractions of the enemy, through prayer. Tune in as we go deeper into the final teachings of Jesus in our series, When We Pray.

Lifestyle of Forgiveness

Victory Midtown — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:25:00 +0000

Matthew 6:9-13 NKJV

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

Praying in God's Provision

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 20:51:00 +0000

Prayer is a beautiful invitation to enter into conversation with God—the One who loves us and wants the best for us. He knows what you need before you even ask Him, so why did Jesus find it important to teach His disciples how to pray? Join us as we dive into the beauty, power, and purpose of prayer together in our new series, When You Pray.

Your Kingdom Come

Victory Midtown — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:55:00 +0000

All of us were born with a sinful, selfish nature. Apart from God, we are concerned and consumed by our personal plans and desires. There is a gap between what He wants to happen in the earth and what is currently taking place. But we are invited to help close the gap, to exalt a culture that’s greater than our own: God’s Kingdom culture. Tune in as we learn what it looks like to allow His ways, His will, and His power to permeate our lives!

Our Father

Victory Midtown — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Prayer is a gift that God gives to His children. We are invited to meet with the One who pours out His love, goodness, mercy, and much more. In His presence, we are blessed to be able to focus not on what is broken in our lives but on the One who is whole.

Praying in Secret

Victory Midtown — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:04:00 +0000

Prayer is a beautiful invitation from God for us to enter into conversation with Him. Many things can turn our attention and our hearts away from connecting with Him. But in this chaotic world, God’s invitation for us to come to Him isn’t just a privilege; it’s a necessity. Tune in to learn more about the beauty, power, and purpose of prayer in our series, When You Pray.

Giving in Secret

Victory Midtown — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:37:00 +0000

We live in a world that’s consumed with pride. When it comes to giving, people often give with a goal of being seen and impressing others. But God has enabled us to live differently! As followers of Jesus, we are empowered to give out of love for others and to bring honor to our Father. Tune in as we take a deeper look into giving in secret, which is the way God desires. Then let’s be intentional about showing the love and generosity of Jesus in our day-to-day lives!

Lead With Love

Victory Midtown — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Jesus calls us to love our enemies, to lead with love no matter the circumstances. His life, and death, was the perfect example. He loved, even as He died for His enemies. As believers, we cannot be earthly-minded when responding to those who act against us…We must be KINGDOM-MINDED and we must LEAD OUT OF LOVE! Tune in to hear more from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dive into what it means to love others well, even when it’s difficult.

LIVE!

Victory Midtown — Sun, 21 May 2023 13:08:00 +0000

You may have heard the phrase, “life is for the living”, but how do we make sure we are truly living for the right things? God doesn’t just want us to live—He wants us to live well and run the race He laid out especially for us! Tune in to this encouraging word to discover how to run your race God’s way.

A Letter to My Sisters

Victory Midtown — Sun, 14 May 2023 14:06:00 +0000

Matthew 5:31-32 NIV “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.”

How to Live a Pure Life

Victory Midtown — Sun, 07 May 2023 17:14:00 +0000

THE BIG QUESTION WE WANT TO EXPLORE TODAY:

How can I navigate all of this and still live a pure life before God?

God’s Plan for Sex

Victory Midtown — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 14:11:00 +0000

Sex was God’s idea and it is GOOD! The world has tried to rewrite the manual for sex but we’re going straight to the Creator to hear what He has to say about it. Tune in as we learn more about the beauty of sex God’s way!

Why God Says No

Victory Midtown — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 16:04:00 +0000

We’re living in a confused and confusing world when it comes to sex. The good news? God hasn’t left us alone to figure it all out on our own. And the reality is that He doesn’t waver in His stance, and we may not always fully understand His perspective. But we can trust that God’s ways are better and, ultimately, for our good. In the truth of His Word, there is hope and freedom! Tune in to learn more.

Sermon on the Mount: The Law

Victory Midtown — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 13:27:00 +0000

Jesus came to do what no one else could do—fulfill the law and set us free from sin and death. Because of His finished perfect work, we are now empowered to live life to the maximum in every area. Tune in to learn some of the greatest ways we can express our gratitude to God through a lifestyle of true worship!

Persecuted for Righteousness’ Sake

Victory Midtown — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:53:00 +0000

Following Jesus is the best decision we could ever make, but it comes with a cost. When we live like Him, we will face persecution from our family, friends, and the rest of the world. Tune in to learn why we’re blessed even amid persecution and find encouragement to continue being the salt and light of the world!

Peacemakers

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 16:23:00 +0000

We live in a world that is full of chaos and conflict, but Jesus is calling us to follow His lead and be peacemakers rather than peacekeepers. Pursuing peace is not easy, but with God’s help, it’s always possible! Tune in as we dive deeper into the Beatitudes and learn what it practically looks like to live out a life of peace.

Blessed Are the Pure in Heart

Victory Midtown — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:21:00 +0000

One of the most beautiful promises that God has given us is that we will see Him when we are pure in heart. While that is an amazing promise, it can also feel intimidating because, on our own, our hearts are far from pure. So, how do we receive this beautiful promise? Tune in to find out!

Blessed Are the Merciful

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 14:20:00 +0000

God’s mercies are new every morning! Through Jesus, we have been forgiven of our sins forever, and we have the blessed opportunity to follow His example. God is love, and mercy is loving in spite of sin. He has made a way for us to forgive others in the same way that He has for us. Tune in to learn more about how to live a life of mercy!

Hunger & Thirst

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:59:00 +0000

We all have a deep desire in our souls to feel fulfilled in life, and Jesus told us that we will experience His blessing when we seek righteousness above all else. But we live in a world that craves many things, where people look for happiness in power, love, and wealth, to name a few. So, where does a hunger and thirst for righteousness lead us? Tune in to learn how Jesus fills us completely and leaves us fully alive!

Power That Serves

Victory Midtown — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:06:00 +0000

We live in a world that glorifies using power to our own advantage. It sends the message that we have achieved success when we can use our position to be served. But the kingdom of God is not like that. Jesus redefined greatness when He said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” So, what is meekness and what does it produce in us? Tune in to find out!

Poor in Spirit

Victory Midtown — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:34:00 +0000

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by sharing eight ways that we are blessed. The world paints a picture of a way of life that seems right to them, but what they believe it means to be blessed is the complete opposite of what Jesus shared. Tune in as we begin to take a deeper look at the Beatitudes and what’s at the heart of “blessed are the poor in spirit”!

The Power of the Church

Victory Midtown — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:28:00 +0000

The Church was God’s idea! He always intended for us to be in a community where we can become more like Jesus and experience care and encouragement. The Church isn’t simply a beautiful invitation to true connection; it’s a vital part of God’s amazing plan for our lives! Tune in to learn more.

The God Dream

ptorres — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 15:24:00 +0000

Jesus has extended a beautiful invitation for us to live out our true mission: to go into all the world and make disciples. God longs to fill the earth with His glory through all of creation—that includes you! He has given us, the Victory family, a God-sized dream. But how exactly has He called us to fulfill it? God is magnified when we fully embrace our unique callings and release what He’s put in us for His glory in the world around us. Tune in to learn more!

A House of Prayer

ptorres — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:49:00 +0000

Prayer is a beautiful invitation Into God’s presence! As followers of Jesus, and as a church family, it is the foundation of everything we do. We regularly pray to stay connected to God’s heart and seek His will to be done in the world around us. Tune in to learn more about what prayer is, its significance, and why Victory is a house of prayer!

Anchored in Truth

ptorres — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:07:00 +0000

A ship makes it through a storm by dropping anchor, which makes it immovable in the wind and waves. In the same way, there are places where we can drop anchor when the storms of life try to take us off course. God’s Word says that we will have troubles, but we will have peace when stay close to Him. With Jesus, we can be equipped to not just survive the storms but stand firm in them! When trials arise, we can go to the source of all life for the wisdom we need to navigate to the other side. Tune in as we learn more!

The Vision of Victory

ptorres — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 22:29:00 +0000

We’re on a mission—the Great Commission! Jesus has called us to make disciples wherever we go, and we have the honor and privilege of being chosen to carry out the beautiful plans He has for the world. At Victory, He has given us a unique vision to do just that. Tune in to learn more about the DNA of our church family and God’s ultimate vision for us as followers of Christ.

CHECK Yourself

ptorres — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:25:00 +0000

We were created to reflect Jesus’ true nature! At Victory, our desire as a church body is to individually and corporately become more like Him. We want the world around us to know Him through the way that we live and love. Tune in to learn more about the values of Jesus that we want to embody as a church family!

Anchored in the Storm

ptorres — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 22:07:00 +0000

We live in an unpredictable world, where the wind and waves of life’s storms can leave us disheartened and drifting. At times, we may get weary, and it can feel like Jesus is silent. Where is He in the midst of our pain, and what can we do in the waiting? Let’s find strength for today in the promises of God and rest in Him as the anchor of our souls!

Anchored in Community

ptorres — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 13:56:00 +0000

Biblical community is a beautiful part of God’s design for our lives. He never intended for us to do life alone. He made us to thrive in godly relationships! That’s where we find support, encouragement, and healthy accountability. We were made to do life together so that we can endure in every life season and remain anchored in our faith. Tune in to learn how you can engage in community!

Anchored to Rebuilding

ptorres — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 16:06:00 +0000

Sometimes the opinions and beliefs of the world around us—culture, religion, and even our own experiences—may feel like truth. But when they don’t align with scripture, how can we find the will to release those beliefs and cling to the unchanging word of God? He welcomes our doubts and concerns, and we can find safety, clarity, and restoration in Him! Find out how to contend for the faith and stay anchored to God amid the storms of life.

Anchored to Jesus

ptorres — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:44:00 +0000

In life, storms are going to come. God knew that we would need a hope to hold onto when they do. Jesus is that hope, the one sent to keep us from being carried away by the wind and the waves. And there is no better person, place, or thing to have as an anchor for our souls! Find out how to stand firm in Christ during difficult times in part one of our Anchored series.

Successful Communication in Marriage

ptorres — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:54:00 +0000

Marriage is a beautiful gift from God! To build a strong foundation for marriage, we have to learn to communicate successfully. God wants your union to thrive in every way, and healthy communication is one of the most important aspects of a healthy marriage. Let’s learn how to communicate on purpose in this message from our friend Jimmy Evans!

Priscilla & Aquila

ptorres — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:44:00 +0000

Jesus lived a mission-centered life and left a lasting impact in all of His relationships. He wants us to follow His lead, especially when it comes to our families. Family is a beautiful gift from God, and He has a special plan for yours! Even if you didn’t inherit a good family story, it’s never too late to change the legacy. Let’s commit to doing family on purpose—all for God’s glory—starting today.

Stop Limping and RUN

ptorres — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:59:00 +0000

We all have the same purpose: glorify God and enjoy Him forever. To walk that out, each of us has been given a uniquely specific blend of gifts, talents and abilities to use wherever God leads us. While our purpose remains the same, our calling can change throughout the various seasons of our lives. God wants us to trust Him, allowing Him to lead us on the journey He mapped long ago. But how do we begin to run in God’s perfect plan for our lives? Learn more in part two of True North!

Compassion

ptorres — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:38:00 +0000

Before Jesus left the earth, He set an expectation for His followers to live according to His example. When we represent Christ well, we give others the opportunity to experience His true nature and draw closer to Him. Compassion is one of the characteristics that attracts people to God. It is looking beyond our own needs to see the needs of others, learning to value them above ourselves. Let’s begin to engage the world with hearts of compassion and demonstrate the love of the Father to everyone we encounter!

Engaging Culture

ptorres — Sun, 15 May 2022 01:19:00 +0000

It’s not always easy to build relationships with people whose lifestyles aren’t like ours. How do we love our neighbors when all we see are differences? Jesus engaged the culture of His day with love, grace and the truth of the gospel. He invites us to do the same—to live in a way that glorifies God and open our lives to connect with others so we may inspire them to want to know Jesus for themselves. We’re breaking down what that looks like in part four of our Open Doors series!

Ways We Drift from the Gospel

ptorres — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:53:00 +0000

Our Response to the Gospel

ptorres — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 18:13:00 +0000

The Depth and Deliverance of the Gospel

ptorres — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:10:00 +0000

Operating in the Supernatural

ptorres — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:25:00 +0000

Growing in the Spirit

ptorres — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:13:00 +0000

I’m Never Alone

ptorres — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:45:00 +0000

Finish the Work

ptorres — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:32:00 +0000

God is in the Waiting

ptorres — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:30:00 +0000

The Faithful Father

ptorres — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:44:00 +0000

Did you know God created you just so He could love you? You are fully accepted as you are! He is for you and is faithful to welcome you into His arms no matter what. The Father doesn’t need or require anything from you… Rather than striving and trying to be lovable, He invites you to live from the place of already BEING loved!

A Lost Brother

ptorres — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 23:19:00 +0000

A Prodigal Son

ptorres — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:26:00 +0000

One of the many beautiful attributes of God is His ability to love unconditionally. There is no guilt-trip, no condemnation, no prerequisite to be accepted. And if you’re feeling lost or like you’ve disappointed Him, know that His arms are always open to welcome you home. Nothing compares to your heavenly Father’s love for you, and all He desires is that you rest in His warm embrace.

Walking in Freedom

ptorres — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:25:00 +0000

Jesus came not only to set us free but to help us actually walk in freedom! But stepping into the next level of life with God requires loosening your grip on old ways of thinking and habits that are keeping you stuck. For every one of the enemy’s lies you’ve believed, God has an incredible truth to replace it. And He never calls us to give up something unless He has something better. What do you need to let go of so that you can embrace the new He has for you?

A Mind Made New

ptorres — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 17:13:00 +0000

The enemy’s oldest trick is to get us to believe lies about who God is, who we are, and more. But God has given us spiritual weapons to tear down the lies, those strongholds that keep us stuck in old mindsets and from fully embracing what He has for us. He is calling us to a place of friendship, freedom, and peace. It’s available to all of us, but our minds have to be renewed. No matter where you are, you have a good Father in heaven who is ready to give you His truth. Will you receive it?

Confronting Compromise

ptorres — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 15:57:00 +0000

“… one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead…” (Philippians 3:13 NASB) Do you know what it cost our Savior not just to give you eternal life but abundant life? Jesus came to set you free so that you would walk in complete victory! But to break unhealthy cycles and move forward, we have to forget the past and confront areas where we have compromised. It’s time to take back everything that has been stolen and grab hold of the full life He died to give you!

At the Well Again

ptorres — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 15:57:00 +0000

The Generous God

ptorres — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:27:00 +0000

There’s something about love that produces generosity. Think about it this way: God so loved the world that He GAVE… When we give, we are called to do so out of the overflow of all that He, the One who breathed life into our lungs, has given to us. When we love others, we’re generous with our time, our affection and, yes, our money—which is the number one competitor against God in our lives. To be people free from the trap of greed, we have to allow the truth of His extravagant generosity toward us to penetrate our hearts. We don’t give to make God love us, because He already does. We give because we love God, and when you love, you also give!

Why I Tithe

ptorres — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:24:00 +0000

We have a generous God! In giving us His son, Jesus, He gave us His BEST. When we come face-to-face with the selfless love of God and embrace it, we take on His nature and become givers, too. Because when we truly grasp just how much God cherishes us and then open ourselves up to Him, we will want to give as an expression of our adoration. In Extravagant part three, we’re making room for God to transform our hearts, minds and our finances so we can offer Him a worthy response to the extravagant love He has for us!

Purpose Driven Family

ptorres — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:27:00 +0000

Parenting on Purpose

ptorres — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 14:26:00 +0000

We come from all different types of parenting situations—married, single moms or dads, blended families, and more. Whatever your family dynamic, we can look to the Word of God for the instruction, wisdom and hope we need to raise godly men and women. You, our Victory family, asked some great questions about how to lead your kids and propel them into their purpose, so we came together to help answer them. Check out part five of Family-ish!

A Loved One Restored

ptorres — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:37:00 +0000

Are you praying for someone you love to receive Jesus as Savior? Many of us have felt burdened by the desire for friends and family to know Jesus as Lord. While Christ is the only One who can save, we can play a part in leading people to Him when we love them as He has loved us. How do we love a way that extends the invitation to restoration? Join us for part three of Family-ish!

Spiritual Family

ptorres — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 14:34:00 +0000

Here’s the truth: We have to get our families in order. Why? Because the first ministry God has called us to starts at home. Every family has a story. Not one of them is perfect, but even if you didn’t inherit a good family story, you can start today! Let’s pull a few more chairs up to the table of our lives and create space for spiritual family. From there, we can build more healthy families and show others what it looks like to live, love and grow together as God intended from the very beginning!

Founded on Faith

ptorres — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 16:44:00 +0000

Conflict

ptorres — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:20:00 +0000

From the beginning of time, human beings have had to deal with conflict. There is no one on earth who hasn’t experienced it. None of us are exempt. Conflict isn’t necessarily good or bad, but there is a healthy, godly way to respond. Dr. Sam Chand shares how in part six of our Dear Church series.

Running with the Horses

ptorres — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 13:11:00 +0000

We are daughters and sons of God, the creator of heaven and earth. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and as His children, He is always with us! Now more than ever, it’s time to stand firm in our faith. Yes, we’ve been stretched on every side—but no matter life’s challenges, if God is for us, no one can be against us. Our Father meets us where we are and gives us all we need to fulfill the purpose we were made for… In part five of Dear Church, Pastor John Jenkins shares a timely word on what it looks like to run with the horses. Tune in!

Your Prayers Are Precious to God

ptorres — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:50:00 +0000

Dear Church: Your Prayers Are Precious to God
Pastor James Meeks
July 11, 2021

Revelation 8:3 KJV

And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

Revelation 5:8 KJV

And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

The Precious Prayers of the Church:

Satan does not want you to pray.

Satan does not want you to know how valuable your prayers are to God.

1. Revelation 8:1-4

2. Revelation 5:8

1. There are prayers that are answered right away.

Isaiah 38:1-5 KJV

In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the Lord, and said, Remember now, O Lord, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight. And Hezekiah wept sore. Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying, Go, and say to Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will add unto thy days fifteen years.

Those are the prayers we like.

2. There are prayers that have timing issues.

3. There are prayers where God has something better in store for us.

Social Justice vs. Biblical Justice

ptorres — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 13:13:00 +0000

A Life Well Lived

ptorres — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:36:00 +0000

The Need for Fathers

ptorres — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 17:59:00 +0000

A Fence of Space

ptorres — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Our God is holy, special and unlike anyone or anything else we’ll ever encounter. In His love, He has called us to live life according to His standards rather than the world’s. God has set up fences of holiness to protect what is set apart for His unique purposes. With that, He has created a fence of space as a model for us in regard to having healthy relationships with others. Find out more in part three of our Fences series!

A Fence of Holiness

ptorres — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:09:00 +0000

A Fence of Rest

ptorres — Sun, 30 May 2021 23:03:00 +0000

I Am Secure

ptorres — Sun, 16 May 2021 21:54:00 +0000

We are in a war. Our identity is fully secure in Christ, but we’re in an ongoing battle for our hearts. We have an enemy who’s constantly seeking to get us off track, but God has given us the spiritual weapons we need to fight back. Want to know how to overcome every attack of the enemy and live fully secure in Christ? In the final message of our Church Face series, discover how to combat the lies and win the war for your heart!

I Am Free

ptorres — Sun, 16 May 2021 21:53:00 +0000

Just in case no one’s told you lately: You are enough. At some point or another, we’ve all felt like we don’t measure up, like we need to do more to be accepted and loved. The truth is that you’ve already been set free as a child of God! You don’t have to compare or compete with anyone else; you can show up authentically in all the Father has called you to be. He created you uniquely, and it’s time to embrace who you are in Him.

I Am Wanted and Loved

ptorres — Sun, 02 May 2021 12:24:00 +0000

Who, or what, defines you? Many of us have allowed things like possessions, accomplishments, family, and sex to determine our value. But we were created to live from a place of identity and significance rather than spending our whole lives searching for it. God the Father designed and chose you—yes, you—to be here, and He’s the only one who gets to define you. What does He have to say? You were made on purpose for a purpose, and your presence matters. You are wanted and loved!

I am a Child of God

ptorres — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:06:00 +0000

We live in a world that tells us we have to prove our worth, but if God’s greatness is going to be emancipated in us, we have to take hold of this truth: We are His beloved children! The reality is that it’s impossible for us to walk in an identity that we don’t fully believe, and we have an enemy who’s actually afraid we’ll discover who we are in Christ. As God’s children, we don’t have to try to earn our value. He created us, which means we’re already loved and accepted—and that will always be enough!

I Am Restored

ptorres — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:56:00 +0000

Can we be real with each other for a moment? Have you ever felt like you’ve disappointed God or somehow disqualified yourself from His purpose for your life? You’re not alone! We’ve all been there, but the truth is that we’re never too far gone for the God who sent His own Son to restore our relationship with Him. Join us as we illustrate an incredibly powerful moment of restoration between Peter and Jesus, which we believe will also restore fresh purpose in you!

I Am Human

ptorres — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:37:00 +0000

Easter 2021

ptorres — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 16:31:00 +0000

Jesus died a brutal death on a cross, sacrificing His life once and for all so that we could have a relationship with God. We know the story doesn’t end there! What a beautiful picture of His love. Celebrate Jesus with us during a special Easter presentation as we remember His life, death, and resurrection!

Discerning God’s Voice

ptorres — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:56:00 +0000

We have a God who loves to speak to His people both individually and corporately. He delights in gathering His people together to hear, discuss and live out His Word as one body. To journey into the great future God has for us, we have to be people who recognize and follow the voice of our shepherd. Coming together to hear His Word has incredible power, as we can do much more than we ever could alone. Let’s lock arms and move forward on the mission our God has set before us!

Prayer

ptorres — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:52:00 +0000

We have a God who loves to speak to us, and we were made to hear Him. Communication with God is key, because much of what He says effects what comes next in our lives. So, it’s important that we understand the ways in which He speaks. One of those ways is through prayer. Let’s take time to learn the principles of how to hear His voice in prayer so we can fulfill the purpose He has for us!

The Corporate Word

ptorres — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:47:00 +0000

You Can Hear God Speak

ptorres — Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:44:00 +0000

Forgiving Yourself

ptorres — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:53:00 +0000

Forgiving God

ptorres — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:47:00 +0000

We have a God who wants to set us free so we can live the life Jesus purchased for us to the fullest! We also have an enemy who sets traps of offense to keep us bound. One of the main areas he attempts to cause offense is actually between us and God. We don’t talk about it often in church, but we’re going there. Why? Because God has placed His greatness in us, and it can only be emancipated when we open our hearts to Him.

Forgiving Others

ptorres — Sun, 14 Feb 2021 17:55:00 +0000

We were created to use our passions, gifts and abilities for God’s glory in the world around us. To emancipate the greatness He put inside of us, we first have to allow Him to restore our hearts. While holding onto past hurts only hinders us from moving forward, there’s real power in forgiveness to set us free! Because Christ has so graciously forgiven us, we are called to forgive others in the same way. Will you commit to the process so you can live an abundant life, one worthy of the calling you’ve received?

Value People

ptorres — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:07:00 +0000

We’re living in a time when many of us have been elevating ourselves and our points-of-view rather than valuing others. As followers of Jesus, we are to meant to be salt and light, bringing the flavor and beauty of Christ to a lost and dying world. How exactly? We have to be intentional about valuing others above ourselves. When we begin to see people as the Father does and remember the grace He’s shown us, we can impact the world for His glory—fulfilling the very purpose we were given from the start.

A Community of Greatness

ptorres — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 18:44:00 +0000

Preparing for Greatness

ptorres — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 14:33:00 +0000

God is leading us forward into the emancipation of the greatness He’s placed inside of each and every one us. It has always been His plan to rule the earth in partnership with His people, for us to shine His light in the world and make disciples using the gifts and dreams He’s given us. For that to happen, for us to live full of joy, satisfaction and significance, we have to get prepared—to begin walking in health so that we may reproduce greatness in others! Are you ready to dig a little deeper?

Redefining Greatness

ptorres — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:46:00 +0000

You Were Made for Something Great

ptorres — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:18:00 +0000

In the beginning, God created. In His very own image, He created you. You were uniquely designed, unlike anything else in all creation. Everything about you is a gift from the Father, beautifully handcrafted and thoughtfully placed inside of you. Our great God made you for great things, and He wants to see those things come to life in you!

The Stand

ptorres — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 21:13:00 +0000

Matthew 5:15 tells us: “… a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone …” We live in a world that is getting darker, in a time when more and more people are hopeless, depressed, and getting lost as they try to find their way. God has sent us to be the lampstand, to allow His light to shine bright upon us for all the world to see! He wants to use you to guide His people to Himself. Will you stand for Him?

Prince of Peace

ptorres — Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:29:00 +0000

Power of Joy

ptorres — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:58:00 +0000

Joy is not a feeling. It isn’t something that’s based on our finances, health, or any other present circumstances; it’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ came, even in the midst of difficult times like the one we’re currently living in, we’re able to experience the joy of His presence forever! The question is: how do we activate it? Find out in part three of our current series.

Engaging the Slience

ptorres — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:54:00 +0000

Have you ever been in a season when life wasn’t turning out the way you thought and God seemed silent—like He was nowhere to be found? It’s easy to have faith when everything is going well, but how do we trust God when we’re waiting for the fulfillment of His promises? We remember who God is and all He’s done. We say “yes” to the opportunity to choose faith, to trust that the same God who was with us in the past is in our midst even now and will be with us in the future. He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. Don’t let your heart forget that He is always good!

Prophets and Promises

ptorres — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:21:00 +0000

Many Christians set aside the four weeks leading up to Christmas to celebrate Advent. It’s a time of remembrance and expectant waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ. During this season, we are reminded that in the midst of what’s happening in our world, in the good and not-so-good, we can rest knowing that hope is not lost. We can experience the fullness of peace and joy as we reflect on the fulfillment of prophecy—that the promised Messiah came and is coming again! He is Immanuel, God with us, and He’s still at work in all things!

Union with Christ

ptorres — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:30:00 +0000

One Nation Under God

ptorres — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:54:00 +0000

When we say “yes” to Jesus, each of us becomes a different person. We are born again, belonging to a nation higher than the one where we physically reside. When we get saved, we become a part of God’s kingdom. We are now citizens of heaven, sons and daughters of the king of kings! So, what’s our role as Christians living in the world, especially in times like these? Let’s talk about it.

TAKE ACTION

Next Steps: There’s still time to participate in the last couple of days of our 9 Days of Prayer and Fasting, ending with the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, November 3. Visit victoryatl.com/9days or text NineDays to 203040 for daily prayer topics.

Victory State of the Union

ptorres — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:51:00 +0000

God created mankind in His very own image, and He sent Jesus to shed His blood on the cross for us all. As followers of Christ, we are ultimately here to shine His light so others may know Him. In spite of the devil’s never-ending attempts to divide us, the Bible tells us that our God makes the whole body fit together. So, even in our differences and disagreements, we can still be unified. When we choose to come together in His love, incredible things have the chance to unfold. It’s time to raise a standard against the enemy and show the world the beauty and power in unity!

Angels and Animals

ptorres — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 22:54:00 +0000

The Way of Hope

ptorres — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 18:44:00 +0000

The Way of Faith

ptorres — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 18:41:00 +0000

The Way of Purpose

ptorres — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:34:00 +0000

Deep Water

ptorres — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:23:00 +0000

Jesus’ disciples gave up everything to follow Him, and He invites us to do the same. He calls out to each one of us to swim beyond the shore and the shallows, to trust that He will be with us in the deep. It’s the place where we’re no longer in control, making room for God to do what only He can through our lives. We may feel uncertain at first, but He promises not to let us drown. Are you willing to stop playing it safe and go all the way in with Him?

Midtown’s Past, Present & Future

ptorres — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:11:00 +0000

Passing of the Torch

ptorres — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 23:39:00 +0000

On Sunday, August 16, 2020, we celebrated the past, present, and future of Victory! Having served faithfully as the senior pastors for 30 years, we came together to honor the legacy of our founding pastors, Dennis and Colleen Rouse, as they transitioned from their roles as senior pastors and passed the baton to Johnson and Summer Bowie as our new senior pastors! At the heart of Victory, our desire has always been to build a legacy for the next generation of disciples—to remain relevant so that the kingdom of God continues to grow. As we courageously leap into this exciting new era, join us in thanking God for His goodness and looking toward what lies ahead as one vibrant, faith-filled community of believers!

Greater Works

ptorres — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:38:00 +0000

Greater Love

ptorres — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 18:55:00 +0000

Greater God

ptorres — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 18:54:00 +0000

A Renovation of Emotions

jbaffrey — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:41:00 +0000

Blessing to the World

jbaffrey — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:37:00 +0000

People of Faith

ptorres — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:23:00 +0000

Series: When You Pray

Guide Me

jbaffrey — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 02:43:00 +0000

Answer Me

jbaffrey — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:21:00 +0000

Search Me

jbaffrey — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:40:00 +0000

30 Years of Victory

ptorres — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:32:00 +0000

The Kingdom Culture Church

ptorres — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 01:08:00 +0000

The Communal Church

ptorres — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:05:00 +0000

Culture of Valuing Others

ptorres — Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:53:00 +0000

Next Generation Church

ptorres — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 00:20:00 +0000

Greater Destinations

ptorres — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 23:11:00 +0000

Recognizing the Gift of Christmas

ptorres — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 23:45:00 +0000

Honoring Christ at Christmas

ptorres — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:53:00 +0000

Baptism in the Holy Spirit

ptorres — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 23:04:00 +0000

His Character

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