Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

We Are the Church, Part 1: Church Family // Jamie Nunnally

Why do Christians gather on Sunday mornings? Does it matter where we gather? Who is welcomed at these meetings? What should we be doing when we gather? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares who we truly are as "the church". History of the word "church": Ekklesia: not a religious term. It means a gathering, a congregation, or an assembly of people. In the first English translations, ekklesia was correctly translated as "congregation." But in 1611 the King James Version unfortunately opted f...

Easter Eggs // Jamie Nunnally

Do you realize that Jesus came to rescue you?In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the hope-filled, awesome message that was lived out on this earth through Jesus Christ.  The cross is Jesus' death for me, but the empty grave is Jesus' life for me. The cross gets me into heaven, but the empty grave gets heaven into me. The cross reveals Jesus as savior, but the empty grave reveals Jesus as king. The cross paid for my sin, the empty grave means that the payment was accepted.   R...

Simple, Part 4: Money is Simple // Eric Robertson

How should a believer manage money? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares about a topic that Jesus taught about a lot.  Jesus and Money The focus of his teaching on money was not to create a path to financial stability, or not to invest in a Kingdom Ponzi scheme. The focus of Jesus was to ensure that you were in control of your money and that money was not in control of you. Jesus makes a direct connection between our hearts and our wallets. Matthew 6:21 NLT: "Wherever your trea...

Simple, Part 3: Marriage is Simple // Jamie Nunnally

Married? Want to be married some day? Wish you weren't married? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how marriage is "simple".  Marriage is simple: love your spouse the way Christ loves you.  Ephesians 5:31-23 Your marriage is only as good as your maturity. The quickest way to improve your marriage is to improve yourself, not to try to improve your spouse. Two mindsets that hurt marriage - roommates and soulmates. Roommates: when a couple is sharing life, but not sharing love. ...

Simple, Part 2: Parenting is Simple // Jamie Nunnally

Parenting is NOT easy, but its simple: train your children the way God trains you.   Psalm 127:3a NLT "Children are a gift from God." Our goal is to raise the type of child we would want to be friends with as an adult.   Ephesians 6:1-4 NLT "Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. 2 "Honor your father and mother." This is the first commandment with a promise: 3 If you honor your father and mother, "things will go well for you, and yo...

Simple, Part 1: Forgiveness is Simple // Jamie Nunnally

In this series, we're talking about things that aren't easy, but they're simple.   Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that it is not easy to walk in forgiveness, but it's simple.  There are three types of forgiveness God is calling us to experience: 1. Receiving God's forgiveness 2. Forgiving ourselves 3. Forgiving others   We must receive God's forgiveness. 1 John 1:9  God is more willing to forgive our sin than we are sometimes willing to admit our sin. God wants you to admit your sin b...

Prepare to Die, Part 4: Dealing With Grief // Jamie Nunnally

Do you sometimes feel stuck mourning a loss? In this message, Pastor Jamie will share how to deal with grief.    Things I want you to know about grief: Grief is a normal, healthy response to loss, pain, and death. John 16:20a Water washes – in the natural we have to clean a wound. Think of crying as cleaning an emotional wound.      There are two wrong ways to grieve: distraction and despair. 1) Distraction is when we try to numb ourselves to how we feel. The problem is, you can't di...

Prepare to Die, Part 3: Dying Well // Cynthia Bryan

Are you prepared to die? We tend to avoid thoughts of death, especially our own. In this message, Pastor Cynthia shares how thinking about death can lead to life. Thinking About Death Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.” – NLT   Tips for Dying Well - Not a bucket list, a way of life.   Be an Apprentice of Jesus Then [Jesus] said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily...

Prepare to Die, Part 2: What is Heaven Like? // Larry Nunnally

Are you ready to die? You don't know the day or time that you will die, but you can prepare now. In this message, Larry Nunnally shares his testimony of being resuscitated after a massive heart attack. We also will learn about the eternal rewards available to followers of Jesus.    We are all building an eternal legacy and can receive eternal rewards.  1 Corinthians 3:11-15   What determines our eternal rewards? Loving Jesus and His Kingdom through prayer, study, and fellowship.  Lovi...

Prepare to Die, Part 1: Practicing for Eternity // Jamie Nunnally

Since we are all going to die, we should start practicing for it. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to practice for eternity.  Philippians 4:9 "What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." Practice brings peace. Do you want peace when you think about the end of your life? Practice for eternity now.   What does the bible say about practicing for eternity? 1. This life is not all that there is. ...

Iconic, Part 4: Terminator Jesus // Jamie Nunnally

People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Hebrews 13:8-9a    Terminator Jesus is adopted by Christians who are mad at the world and frustrated with the church. They want to leverage Jesus as judge to wipe out those they don't like.   Remember the story of Jonah? Why did he run from God's call? Jonah 4:1-2  The Ninevites were Jonah's enemies and he wanted God to destroy them, but he knew that God wanted to save them.   Jonah 4:11  Terminator Jesus, who ...

Iconic, Part 3: Hippie Jesus // Eric Robertson

You will be tempted to embrace 3 different understandings of Jesus: American Jesus, Hippie Jesus, and Terminator Jesus. The Gospels are How We Know and How We Grow. Hebrews 1: 1-3 Jesus is what God has to say about Himself. If you want to know who someone is, listen to THEM when they tell you who they are. When we have a distorted vision of Jesus, we will have a distorted vision of God. You learn about the real Jesus by spending time with Him, not studying the counterfeits. Hippie Jesus...

Iconic, Part 2: American Jesus // Jamie Nunnally

Jesus is the most popular figure in the world. People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Hebrews 13:8-9a   Three images of Jesus you will be tempted to embrace: American Jesus Hippie Jesus Terminator Jesus   Today, American Jesus. I'm using the term American Jesus in a negative way because as Amercians, we tend to view Jesus through the lens of our being American.   Christian nationalism. Christianity Today defines it as "the belief that the American...

Iconic, part 1: Who Do You Say He Is?

Jesus is the most popular figure in the world. People tend to visualize of Jesus based on who they are, not who He is. Ultimately, it doesn't matter what Jesus looked like, but it does matter what Jesus was like. Who do you say He is?   Hebrews 13:8-9a "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas." Jesus doesn't get updated with the culture. He doesn't receive a makeover to look like whatever people want him to. The Israelites cre...

Searching for Service // Missy Lamb

Want to find your place to serve? In this message, we'll hear Children's Pastor Missy Lamb as she shares about the importance of service and finding your place in Kingdom ministry.   1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.   1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:   "Ministries of service are just as impactful in the kingdom  as supernatural ministry"    "Let God put hi...

The Line, Part 4: Christmas Created Christians // Jamie Nunnally

What is your relationship with Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jamie helps you to recognize the type of relationship that you have with Jesus.  When Jesus came, He drew a line and said that was then, this is now.  The birth of Jesus changed the world. First week, Christmas brought clarity.   Second week, Christmas brought a covenant. Last week, Christmas taught character. Today, Christmas created Christians. 1 Peter 2:10 "Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once yo...

The Line, Part 3: Christmas Brought Character // Jamie Nunnally

The Line, Part 2: Christmas Brought a Covenant // Jamie Nunnally

When Jesus came, He drew a line and split time in half - BC and AD. There are also other lines that were drawn – major changes that happened when Jesus was born. There is a then before Jesus, and there is a now after Jesus.   In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how Christmas brought a covenant. Hebrews 8:6 NET "But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises."   What is a covenant? A covenan...

The Line, Part 1: Christmas Brought Clarity // Jamie Nunnally

There is a common phrase in the new testament: "but now." If there is a "now," there was a "then." There is a before Jesus (then), and there is after Jesus (now). So, this Christmas, we are going to look at some of things that changed from then to now when Jesus came.   Today, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how Christmas brought clarity. Hebrews 1:1-2 NCV "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in many different ways. But now in these last days God has sp...

Hook, Line, and Sinker // Tim Martin

Saying "No" to temptation. In this message, Pastor Tim Martin shares how to resist and stand firm against temptation.  Temptation is the state of being tempted especially to evil. (Dictionary) James 1-12-15.  12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt ...

Searching For God's Approval // Jamie Nunnally

We're all on a search for God. During this series, we're going to look at some of the things we often find ourselves searching for when it comes to our relationship with the Lord  What does God think about you? 1. God loves you, and He likes you, even though He knows you. Ephesians 1:5 NLT "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure." Your redemption is God's dream com...

Searching For God's Will // Jamie Nunnally

We're all on a search for God. During this series, we're going to look at some of the things we often find ourselves searching for when it comes to our relationship with the Lord. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can find God's will.  You can know God's will for your life. Ephesians 5:17 "Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." ESV NLT – don't be thoughtless. Are you thoughtful or thoughtless when it comes to understanding God's will?...

Searching for God's Voice // Jamie Nunnally

We're all searching for God. in this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about searching for God's voice.   God wants you to hear his voice.  Don't ever let anyone tell you that God doesn't speak today. John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jesus is the "logos" of God: communication, expression. Of course God still speaks—Jesus is literally the word of God, and words communicate.   God gave you the ability to hear His voice. 2 Cor...

"Mindfield" VFC and DOJM Joint Service with Pastors Denny & Jamie

Your mind is like a minefield. You are in a battle. In this message, Pastor Denny Blake of Disciples of Jesus Ministries and Pastor Jamie Nunnally of Victory Fellowship Church share how you can win the battle of your mind.  Your thoughts direct your actions. We need to think about what we think about.  We don't need to have anxious thoughts about our future. Everything is going to be alright. Your victory is in Jesus Christ. We are more than conquerors. We are in a battle with a defeated f...

Meligion, Part 8: MEvival // Jamie Nunnally

What is revival? Revival a rediscovery of the purpose, presence and power of God when our faith has grown cold. Revival is a turning back to God after a period of being numb, lukewarm, or unenthusiastic in our faith. Revival is when you fall back in love with Jesus, all over again - like it was the first time. When you read the book of Acts, you may recognize that what happens during "revival" - salvations, healings, deliverance, rededication - is actually just "normal" Christian, kingdom ...

MEligion, Part 7: MEdeeming the Time // Eric Robertson

Do you feel the weight of your past mistakes? Does thinking about the future make you anxious? In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson explains how we can "redeem the time." Ephesians 5:15-16 " See that you walk circumspectly [carefully], not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil." - MEdeeming the time is fixating on the future. We are addicted to the future. Because by our own design, we are never living in the moment we are living for.  We connect our happi...

MEligion, Part 6: MEvenge // Jamie Nunnally

What is MEvenge? MEvenge is ungodly revenge. It's hurting those who have hurt you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to handle the desire for revenge.    Revenge is not the same thing as self-defense. It is a good thing to stop someone from hurting you. Luke 4:28-30  Acts 9:24-25  Revenge is not the same thing as justice. Justice is stopping someone from hurting someone else. Isaiah 1:17   MEvenge thrives on the idea that if someone hurt you, "don't get mad, get eve...

MEligion, Part 5: MEpentance // Chance Holt

Repentance is not the same as MEpentance. In this message, Chance Holt explains the foundation of repentance on which we need to build our faith.    Jesus came to establish the kingdom of God.  Worldly culture vs kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33  True wealth comes from seeking the kingdom of God and his righteousness.  Culture says repentance is a sign of weakness. The ways of the kingdom of God are opposite to the ways of worldly culture.    True wealth comes from seeking out the kingdo...

MEligion, Part 4: MEdemption

To redeem something is to gain possession of it in exchange for payment. The Bible says that Jesus redeemed us – He has gained possession of us, and the payment was His blood. Hebrews 9:12 “With his own blood—not the blood of goats and calves—he entered the Most Holy Place once for all time and secured our redemption forever.” MEdemption is when you try to pay your own way. The problem is, you don’t have the right kind of currency, and you don’t have enough currency to redeem yourself. Th...

Meligion, Part 3: The MEattitudes // Jamie Nunnally

Jesus taught the "Beatitudes," but what are some of the ME-attitudes that make us MEligious? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the worldly thinking that opposes Jesus' teaching on living in the Kingdom.  Matthew chapters 5-7 contain Jesus' famous sermon often called "The Sermon on the Mount." The sermon starts in verses 3 through 10 with 8 statements that all begin with the phrase "blessed are ________." Over time, these statements were called The Beatitudes from the Lati...

MEligion, Part 3: The MEattitudes // Jamie Nunnally

Jesus taught the "Beatitudes," but what are some of the ME-attitudes that make us MEligious? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares about the worldly thinking that opposes Jesus' teaching on living in the Kingdom.  Matthew chapters 5-7 contain Jesus' famous sermon often called "The Sermon on the Mount." The sermon starts in verses 3 through 10 with 8 statements that all begin with the phrase "blessed are ________." Over time, these statements were called The Beatitudes from the Lati...

MEligion, Part 2: Worshipping MEsus // Jamie Nunnally

MEligion is when your faith is all about you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to ensure that you are not worshipping MEsus. When we engage in MEligion, we are worshipping MEsus. MEligion is idolatry.   What is idolatry? An idol is anything or anyone we allow to take the place of God in our lives. Exodus 20:3 First commandment: You shall have no other gods before me or beside me. God doesn't want to be one of many, He wants to be your one and only.   Worship is Attent...

MEligion, Part 1: Don't Be MEligious // Jamie Nunnally

What is MEligion? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains that  MEligion is when your faith is all about you. James 1:27 ESV Christians are called to be Christ-centered not self-centered. God came to save you, but part of that is saving you from you.    4 Symptoms of being MEligious: 1. Your spiritual disciplines only benefit you. Spiritual disciplines are the intentional activities we do to grow in our faith. Right things done the wrong way become wrong things. Acts 2:42 Th...

Meligion, Part 1: Don't Be Meligious // Jamie Nunnally

What is Meligion? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains that  meligion is when your faith is all about you. James 1:27 ESV Christians are called to be Christ-centered not self-centered. God came to save you, but part of that is saving you from you.    4 Symptoms of being Meligious: 1. Your spiritual disciplines only benefit you. Spiritual disciplines are the intentional activities we do to grow in our faith. Right things done the wrong way become wrong things. Acts 2:42 Th...

Elephants 2023, Part 4: Toxic Masculinity and Feminism // Jamie Nunnally

These politically charged words exist in our culture because the church has not taught biblical manhood and biblical womanhood, and that's my goal for today.   It depends on who you ask, but toxic masculinity is the collection of negative stereotypical behaviors associated with men. What the world calls toxic, the Bible calls sin. Its not masculinity that's toxic, its sin that's toxic—whether the sin is done by a man or a woman.   "Feminism" means all sorts of different things depending...

Elephants 2023, Part 3: Entertainment // Jamie Nunnally

Should a Christian consume the same entertainment that everyone else does? How do we know what's appropriate and what's not? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares truths and advice to help us make wise entertainment choices.  Two Biblical truths to consider: 1. Your intake will determine your outcome. Proverbs 4:23 Who you are right now is the sum total of your physical, emotional and spiritual intake. Don't like how you feel? Feed your heart different food. The key to changing ...

Elephants 2023, Part 2: Gossip // Jamie Nunnally

What is gossip? Gossip is sharing information about someone else's life which thoughtlessly or maliciously spreads rumors or reveals private facts. It's gossip whether it's true or not, and it's gossip whether it's intentional or not. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to recognize and avoid the sin of gossip.    How do I know if its gossip? 1. Is it positive and public information? 2. Would you say it to their face? 3. Would you want it said about you? 4. Did you ask th...

Elephants 2023, Part 1: Women in Ministry // Jamie Nunnally

Women in ministry is not an easy topic. Thousands of books have been written on the subject. In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally gives a Biblical defense of why our church ordains women and allows them to preach.   Three things you should know: 1.  Men and women equally bear the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and are equal heirs of salvation in Christ (Galatians 3:28). 2.  In Ancient Greek, the word for man and husband are the same, and woman and wife are the same.  3.  The Bible i...

This is My Story 2023: Paul Bobo

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone's future. In this message, Paul Bobo shares his story of childhood abuse that led to alcohol abuse and uncontrollable rage. Addiction to pornography followed. The lies of Satan filled his thinking. The Lord intervened and set Paul free.   Paul shared statistics of the negative impact pornography has on individuals, families, society, and children.  God invites us to come to Him for freedom from every bondage.  What is your story?  How is Go...

This is My Story 2023: Virgil Thomas

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone's future. In this message, Virgil Thomas shares his story of childhood trauma, transformation through Jesus, and the call to evangelism.  Virgil grew up in the south side of Chicago. He experienced a childhood of trauma in a dysfunctional family.  He only heard mention of Jesus 3 times in his childhood. But, as a teenager, he encountered people who shared the gospel of Jesus Christ with him.  The Lord provided a beautiful environment for his...

This is My Story 2023: Lessons from Sabbatical

In this message, Pastor Jamie lays out what he learned on his sabbatical.

This is My Story 2023: Allison Stoyer

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone's future. In this message,  Allison Stoyer shares her story of the temptations of the world,  God's redemption, His mercy and love. Allison grew up in church and embraced religion. Later, she lived years that left her with guilt, shame, and regret.  After an encounter with Jesus, she chose to follow Him. She began to surrender her life to her loving Lord.  The Lord restored her. And he can restore you.  What is your story?  How is God work...

This is My Story 2023: Brian Hill

Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone's future. In this message,  Brian Hill shares his story of experiencing God, of hearing from God, and of growing closer to Him. There is a difference between singing songs to God and worship.  Brian shares how the teachings and courses at VFC led Him to a deeper relationship with Jesus.  1) Have a personal relationship with God.  2) Get good teaching that is based on scripture.  3) Prayer and reading the Bible go together.  4) Practice F...

This is My Story 2023: Rosa Law

 Stories are powerful. Your past can help someone's future. In this message, Rosa Law shares her amazing story of her journey with God. He has been faithful to bring her through tragedy and trials. We hope her story encourages you in your walk with Christ.

This is My Story 2023: Chris Ambrose

Do you love a good story? In this message, Chris Ambrose shares his story about how God met with him at a young age, protected him, guided his family, and walked with them through trials.  As a child, Chris encounter God through a movie "King of Kings", which he attended with friends. He feels that God claimed him at that time.  He didn't have anyone to disciple him and didn't grow in this relationship with God.   As a teenager Chris struggled. Chris states, "Even in the darkness of my sin...

This is My Story 2023: Eric Robertson

Do you love a good story? In this message, Pastor Eric shares his story about how questions about his faith led him to experience God in a deeper way. We love a good story. We hear about the faithfulness of God. If you submit your story to God; it helps others find freedom, but if you hold on to your story, it can become gossip.    We read the Bible. We read about the stories of (God's people. Stories are powerful. Consider, who is your story for? This story is for someone who doesn't k...

This is My Story 2023: Cynthia Bryan

I invite you to put yourself in the story. This is your family story. If you are a Christian, then we are family, and this is a part of your family story, because it’s all about our father. This is a story about the heart of your Heavenly Father. It expresses His heart toward you and how He wants to move through you.  Family Background: History of infertility and miscarriage, death of a child. We had a son after 12 years of marriage; then adopted a teen-aged daughter from Ukraine. God move...

You Asked For It 2023, Part 2 Afterlife Edition // Jamie Nunnally

In this episode, Jamie answers your questions relating to the afterlife. Part 2: The Afterlife Edition   What is Heaven? Revelation 21:5   Question #1: When we die are our spirits sleeping until the return of Jesus? Luke 23:43 Luke 16:22 Hebrews 9:27 1 Corinthians 5:8 Philippians 1:23   Question #2: When we’re all in heaven, if we knew each other here will we remember each other? Will we remember our life here? 1 Corinthians 15:42-44; 50   Question #3: Do pets go to heaven? W...

You Asked For It 2023, Part 1 // Jamie Nunnally

Do you have some thought questions about faith? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally responds to questions from the VFC church family.  Question #1: Why does the "Old Testament God" seem so different than the "New Testament God"?   Question #2: How do you respect and honor your parents when you don't agree with them on how you run your life, even though you're all Christians? Question #3: Once saved always saved? Calvinistic/Reformed (Perseverance), Pentecostal (backsliding), Southern...

Who Do You Think You Are? // Tim Martin

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