This weeks message invites us to explore the incredible spiritual blessings we have received in Christ, as outlined in Ephesians 1:3-14. We are reminded that God, the Creator who holds the world in His hand, has personally chosen us and blessed us with every spiritual blessing. The work is finished - Christ accomplished everything on the cross, and now we simply need to believe and walk in it.

Through His blood, we have redemption and forgiveness of our sins. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our heavenly inheritance - a seal that no one can break. This is not about an easy life on earth, but about the hope of eternal inheritance and being with God forever.

Before the foundation of the world, God chose you. This isn't a random selection, but a deliberate act of divine love. You were on God's heart before time began, predestined for adoption as His child. This truth should anchor your identity—not in your accomplishments, failures, or circumstances, but in God's sovereign choice. When you feel insignificant or overlooked, remember: the Creator of the universe handpicked you to be part of His family. You are not an accident or an afterthought. You are chosen, loved, and purposed. Today, let this truth settle deep into your spirit. You belong to God, and nothing can change that reality.
 
Reflection: How does knowing you were chosen before creation impact how you see yourself today?

Prayer: Father, thank You for every spiritual blessing in Christ. Help me walk daily in the reality of being chosen, redeemed, forgiven, sealed, and filled with hope. May my life glorify You not just on Sundays, but every day of the week. Continue Your transforming work in me until I see You face to face. In Jesus' name, Amen.  

Missed the sermon watch it here: Adopted & Sealed by the Holy Spirit

This weeks message challenges us to examine a fundamental question: Are we living in our own strength, or are we walking in the power of the Holy Spirit? Through the dramatic transformation of Peter's life, we discover what happens when we try to operate on good intentions alone versus when we rely on God's supernatural power. Before receiving the Holy Spirit, Peter's story is painfully relatable. He stepped out in faith to walk on water but sank when he focused on the circumstances instead of Christ. He boldly declared he would never deny Jesus, yet failed three times when fear overtook him. His spirit was willing, but his flesh was weak. However, after Pentecost, this same man who cowered before a servant girl stood boldly before thousands and proclaimed the gospel, leading 3,000 people to salvation. What changed? Peter received the dunamis power that Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for. This wasn't optional or merely recommended; Jesus said it was better for Him to leave so the Helper could come.

The Holy Spirit transforms our timidity into boldness, our weakness into strength, and our failures into victories. We cannot live the Christian life we are called to in our own power. When we examine our hearts and stir up the gift of God within us, we access the same power that turned fishermen into world-changers. The question isn't whether we need this power, but whether we will ask for it and continually rely on it rather than ourselves.

Like Peter sinking in the waves when he focused on the storm instead of Jesus, we falter when we rely on ourselves. But God has not given us a spirit of fear—He's given us power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:6-7). The Holy Spirit isn't optional equipment for the Christian life; it's essential. Are you trying to live the Christian life in your own strength? Today, ask God to fill you afresh with His Spirit. Stir up the gift within you. Stop striving and start relying on His power.

Reflection: In what areas of your life are you relying on your own strength instead of God's power?Have you received the gift of the Holy Spirit? If so, are you actively stirring up that gift?

Prayer: Father, I lay down my own strength and the pressure to hold everything together. Teach me to rely on Your power, not my limited ability. When I feel weak, remind me that Your Spirit is strong within me. Lead me, steady me, and let Your strength be what carries me through today. Amen.

Missed the sermon watch it here: Walking in the Power of the Holy Spirit

God has placed before us a profound choice: life or death, blessing or cursing. Yet remarkably, He doesn't leave us guessing—He tells us plainly to "choose life." Our words are not idle; they are like bricks building our future, shaping our reality, and influencing our atmosphere. The Hebrew word "dabar" means both "word" and "to build," revealing that every time we speak, we are constructing something in the spiritual realm.

The Shunammite woman faced every parent's worst nightmare—her promised son died unexpectedly. Yet when asked about her situation, she declared three times, "It is well." This wasn't denial or toxic positivity; it was radical faith in God's character and promises. She refused to partner with death through her words, even while carrying her dead son to the prophet. Her faith-filled declarations didn't change her circumstances immediately, but they positioned her to receive the miracle. Like her, we can acknowledge difficult realities while simultaneously declaring God's truth over them. "It is well" isn't about our present circumstances; it's about our unchanging God who holds our future. This kind of faith calls those things that are not as though they are.  (2 Kings 4:8-37)

Reflection: Today, examine what you're building with your words. Are you speaking life over your circumstances, your family, your health? God has given you the blueprint for blessing—His Word. Partner with Him by declaring His promises over your life. 

Prayer: Lord, help me to be like the Shunammite woman, declaring "it is well" even in difficult circumstances. Teach me to speak life, to guard my heart, and to keep my eyes fixed on You. Fill me with Your Spirit and empower me to build with my words rather than tear down. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon watch it here: It is well 

This weeks Father's Day message centers on what it truly means to lead with love, both in our earthly families and in our spiritual walk. Drawing from Ephesians 5, we're reminded that following God's example means walking in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us. The message challenges us to understand biblical headship not as dominance but as sacrificial love—husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, even unto death. This isn't about authority for its own sake, but about servant leadership that mirrors our Savior. We're encouraged to pursue unity in our marriages and families, recognizing that when we share common goals and walk together in faith, submission becomes natural and respect flows freely. The call extends beyond marriage to fatherhood itself, emphasizing that our greatest legacy isn't material wealth but leading our children to the cross. Through intentional discipleship, mentorship, and role modeling, we demonstrate what it means to honor God, love sacrificially, and make decisions rooted in eternal values.

We are all invited—whether fathers, mothers, or spiritual mentors—to be intentional about cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, and gentleness that reflect God's presence in every aspect of our lives. .

Reflection Question: Where in your relationships do you need to pursue greater unity, and what practical step can you take today?

Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me as Your child. Help me follow Your example today. Teach me to walk in Your ways of love—patient, gentle, and full of grace. Let my words and actions reflect Your heart, and let Your love flow through me to everyone I meet. Amen.

Missed the Sermon, Watch it here: Rooted in His Love

This weeks message centers on the profound truth that God never leaves nor forsakes us, even in seasons of transition and uncertainty. Drawing from the story of King Asa in the Old Testament, we're reminded that when we face overwhelming circumstances—whether it's an army of one million or the challenges in our daily lives—our victory lies not in our strength but in seeking God with all our heart.

"As long as you seek Him, He will be with you." This conditional promise carries both encouragement and responsibility. King Asa's story teaches us that God's presence responds to our pursuit. You don't need perfection to seek God—you need desperation. When we seek Him with all our heart and soul, entering into covenant relationship, He promises to be found by us. The reward? Rest on every side. In our anxious, overwhelming moments, the solution isn't working harder—it's seeking deeper.

Reflection: What does wholehearted seeking look like in your daily life? Perhaps it's prioritizing prayer over productivity, or choosing worship over worry. Today, commit to seeking God first, knowing that everything else will find its proper place when He is found.

Prayer: Lord, teach us to trust You with our hearts, our futures, and our present moments. Help us seek You with desperation and find You in faithfulness. Thank You that we are never alone, never forsaken, and always held in Your loving hands. As we read Your Word and apply it to our lives, transform us into people who rest in Your presence and walk in Your power. In Jesus' name, Amen!

This weeks powerful message challenges us to confront a dangerous spiritual enemy: the spirit of settling. Drawing from Ephesians 3:20, we're reminded that God desires to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ask or think—yet so often we agree to accept something far less than what He has planned for us.

God's promise to you is not merely good—it's exceeding abundantly above all you could ask or imagine. The same power that raised Christ from the dead works within you. Yet how often do we settle for comfortable mediocrity instead of pursuing God's spectacular plans?
What are you holding onto that keeps you from God's abundance? Today, examine your life honestly. Are you settling for safety when God is calling you to adventure? His plans aren't just slightly better than yours—they're exponentially greater. Don't let the demon of "settle" whisper excuses. God knows the plans He has for you, and they are overwhelmingly good.

We see how the spirit of mammon—not just love of money, but inability to let go and trust God—creates a stronghold that whispers reasons why we shouldn't step out in faith. The transformative truth is that our comfort zones can become our coffins, places where we exist but never truly live. Mammon isn't just loving money—it's the inability to let go of what you have to trust the King of Kings. It whispers fear and anxiety, making you retract when God calls you to give or serve. The rich young ruler had this stronghold. He wanted eternal life but couldn't release his grip on temporary wealth.  Jesus loved him but let him walk away. How tightly are you gripping your comfort, your security, your plans? God promises that those who give up everything for Him receive thirty, sixty, a hundredfold more—in this life and the next.

Reflect: Today, identify one area where mammon has you bound. Break that stronghold by an act of radical trust and generosity.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I refuse to settle for less than Your exceeding abundance. Show me where I've become comfortable in mediocrity. Break every stronghold that keeps me from pursuing Your purposes. Fill my temple with Your glory. Provoke me to the adventure You've designed for my life. I am the called, and with Your help, I will be the fulfilled. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon, watch it here: Don't Settle- Step into God's Promise

Reading: Psalm 92:12-15, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Those Who Are Planted Shall Flourish

The righteous flourish like palm trees and grow like cedars—but notice the condition: "those who are planted in the house of the Lord." Jesus' parable of the sower reveals why some seeds produce thirty, sixty, or a hundredfold while others wither. It's not about the seed's quality; it's about the soil's receptivity and depth. Shallow roots can't sustain growth when persecution or trouble comes.

Thorns of worry and wealth's deceitfulness choke out fruitfulness. But good soil—a heart that receives the Word and remains planted despite resistance—produces exponentially. You don't grow where you visit occasionally; you grow where you're planted. This requires vulnerability, commitment, and the willingness to let roots entangle with others. In twenty-eight years of ministry, the pattern is clear: those who plant themselves flourish beyond imagination; those who remain independent simply age.

Today, ask yourself: Are my roots growing deeper in God's family, or am I trying to survive on my own? Choose to plant yourself where living water flows continuously. Your flourishing depends not on perfect conditions, but on being connected to the Source.

Missed the sermon, watch it here: Psalm 92:13

Prayer:

Lord, Plant me deeply in Your house. Let my roots settle into the soil of Your presence, Your Word, and the community You’ve placed around me. Where I have been scattered, gather me. Where I have been restless, steady me. Where I have been unsure, anchor me again in Your purpose. Surround me with people who sharpen my faith, and help me become someone who strengthens others. Let my life bear fruit that brings You glory, and may everything You grow in me point back to Your goodness. I choose to be planted. I choose to stay. I choose to flourish in the courts of my God.

Amen!

This  weeks  message invites us into a transformative encounter with the Holy Spirit, challenging us to move beyond fear and misunderstanding into the abundant life Jesus promised (Acts 2:38-39) . We're reminded that the disciples were ordinary, flawed people—Peter the impulsive fisherman who cut off ears and said foolish things—yet after Pentecost, they became vessels of extraordinary wisdom, discernment, and power. The key isn't found in our qualifications or perfection, but in our surrender. When we receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, we're not just receiving power (though that comes), but wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and discernment that transcends our natural abilities.

We're challenged to recognize that being saved secures our eternal destiny, but the Holy Spirit empowers us for abundant life right now (John 14:16)—in our families, finances, relationships, and daily battles. The antichrist spirit works to keep us fearful and distant from the very gift that would transform us, but when we boldly declare 'Lord, it's me' and present ourselves fully, heaven takes notice. This isn't about weird manifestations or religious performance; it's about being known by the King of Kings and allowing His Spirit to orchestrate a beautiful symphony through our surrendered lives.

In a world where we often feel invisible or misunderstood, the King of Kings knows you intimately. When God formed Adam, He breathed abundant life into him. That same breath—the Holy Spirit—is available to you today. You don't need to hide or perform. Simply present yourself before Him and say, "Lord, it's me." Let Him move in the parts of you that have been waiting for this moment. Being known by God is life itself.

Reflection: Have you been settling for "life" when Jesus promised "abundant life"? What would change to fully embraced the Holy Spirit?  

Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want to experience You fully. Fill me afresh with Your presence, wisdom, and power. Break every lie that has kept me from receiving all You have for me. I surrender my control, my fear, and my inadequacy. Lead me into all truth and make me a vessel of Your abundant life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon, watch it here: The Fullness of Pentecost

Paul declared himself "innocent of the blood of all men" because he taught the whole counsel of God - not just the popular messages. In our age of customized content and AI-generated teachings that tell us what we want to hear, we desperately need the Holy Spirit who tells us what we need to hear. Spiritual maturity isn't about accumulating information; it's about transformation through the complete Word of God. This includes the uncomfortable truths, the calls to repentance, and the warnings about deception. When we're grounded in the full truth, we won't be swayed by wolves in sheep's clothing or doctrines that tickle our ears.

Are you just a church attender or are you becoming a disciple? There's a powerful difference. Jesus didn't call us to collect information—He called us to transformation through His Word and real community.

We're at a crossroads. One path leads to itching ears, seeking only what we want to hear. The other leads to the full counsel of God—sometimes uncomfortable, always life-giving. True disciples don't quit when the Word bumps into them. They stay planted in the house of God, allowing correction, embracing growth, and flourishing even in challenging seasons.
Matthew 28 reminds us: "Go and make disciples...teaching them to observe ALL things." Not some things. All things. When you're planted in God's house, submitted to His Word, and teachable in spirit, you become the kind of person God can trust with His power and purpose. Psalm 92 promises those planted in the Lord's house will flourish and bear fruit even in old age.

Reflection: Will you be a disciple who keeps coming, keeps growing, and keeps saying yes to Jesus? Are you seeking teachings that challenge you or only those that comfort you?

Prayer: Lord, make us disciples who flourish because we're planted in Your house. Give us teachable hearts that receive the whole counsel of Your Word. Help us resist the spirit of this age and stand firm in Your truth. We present ourselves to You - here we are, use us for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Missed the Sermon, watch it here: The Whole Counsel of God 

God's selection process defies human logic. He deliberately chooses those the world overlooks—the weak, the foolish, the insignificant—to display His extraordinary power. When you feel inadequate or unqualified, you're actually in the perfect position for God to work. Your limitations become the canvas for His masterpiece. The enemy looks at your natural circumstances and dismisses you, but God sees your willing heart.

Today, stop measuring yourself by worldly standards. Your weakness isn't disqualifying; it's your invitation to experience God's strength. Remember, God doesn't need your ability—He needs your availability. When you surrender your "I can't" to His "I can," miracles happen.

God specifically chooses the underdog. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12:9, we're reminded that God's power is made perfect in weakness. Throughout Scripture, we see this pattern repeated—David, the smallest son tending sheep; Gideon, the least in his clan; Moses, the murderer; Paul, who called himself a slave. These weren't the polished, powerful people the world would choose, yet God deliberately selected them. Why? So that His power would be unmistakable, and no one could boast in their own strength.

The key difference isn't between 'I can't' and 'I can'—it's between 'I can't' and 'I won't.' When we surrender our weakness to God with a willing heart, His strength becomes our reality.

This isn't about mustering up our own courage; it's about recognizing that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in us, and nothing—absolutely nothing—is impossible for those who believe.

Reflect: Where have I been acting like the underdog, and how is God calling me to rise with His confidence instead of my own limitations?

Prayer:
Lord, You see the places where I feel small, overlooked, or not enough. When my mind says I can’t, teach my heart to say I can because You are with me. Take my weakness, my doubts, my fears — I surrender them into Your hands. Fill me with the courage that comes only from Your Spirit. Turn every “I won’t” into a bold step of faith, and let my life show that the underdog becomes unstoppable when You are their strength.
Amen!!

Missed the sermon? Watch it here: God Loves the Underdog

Seven times in Revelation, Jesus promises rewards "to him who overcomes." This isn't conditional love—it's an invitation to victory. Jesus declared, "I have overcome the world," and because you're in Him, you are more than a conqueror. But overcome what? The world's systems, fear, anxiety, and ultimately, self. Overcoming means gaining superiority, prevailing over opposition. The battle isn't primarily against the devil—Jesus already defeated him. Your daily warfare is against the self-centered nature that screams for its own way. When you overcome through Christ's strength, freedom and liberty flood your soul. Fear leaves. Anxiety dissipates. You walk in the peace of Jehovah Shalom.

The Pathway to Victory!
The pathway to victory is revealed through 1 Corinthians 13, where the original text uses 'charity' instead of 'love'—meaning generosity, benevolence, and giving. This isn't about feelings or reciprocal affection; it's about action that defeats selfishness. When we struggle to give—whether our time, resources, or kindness in small moments like letting someone merge in traffic—we're face-to-face with self. The call is clear: overcome self through charity, and watch the principalities lose their grip on our lives.

The manna from heaven, the crown of life, the hidden treasures—all belong to overcomers. This is your identity. Embrace it today.  

Prayer:

Lord, meet me in the middle of my everyday struggles. Give me strength when I feel tired, peace when my mind feels heavy, and courage when life feels overwhelming. Help me rise above the pressures of the day and walk with Your grace, one step at a time. Be my calm, my clarity, and my constant help.
Amen!

(Reading:  1 Corinthians 13, Romans 8:31-39; Revelation 2:7, 11, 17)

Are you a disciple of Jesus or just a fan?

This week's message challenged us to embrace the refining season God is leading us through. As we transition into a new chapter as a church, we're reminded that this has always been God's church—not any individual pastor's. He has prepared us for this moment through discipleship and faithfulness.

Jesus' command in Matthew 28 wasn't just for the twelve disciples—it's for all of us: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." We're called to be equipped, sent out, and to multiply the gospel. Even when we feel unprepared or scared, God meets us in our obedience. He doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called.

Jesus didn't keep His disciples by His side forever. After preparing them, He sent them out—two by two, with power over unclean spirits (Mark 6:7-13). Notice that He sent them out before they felt fully ready. The disciples had spent only a year or so with Jesus, yet He commissioned them for ministry. You may not feel prepared for what God is calling you to do, but preparation isn't about perfection—it's about obedience. God equips those He calls. The disciples went out "in fear and trembling," yet they preached repentance, cast out demons, and healed the sick. When you step out in faith, even when you feel inadequate, God meets you there. Discipleship isn't passive observation; it's active participation in God's mission.

Reflection Question: Where is God calling you to step out in faith, even though you don't feel ready?

Prayer:
Lord, You see the places where I feel unsure and unprepared. Give me courage to step where You are calling, even when my confidence feels small. Quiet my fears, strengthen my trust, and remind me that You go before me. Lead me one faithful step at a time, and let Your presence be my peace.
 Amen!

"He has made everything beautiful in its time." These words remind us that God's timing is perfect, even when we cannot see the complete picture. In seasons of transition—whether in church leadership, career changes, or personal circumstances—we can trust that God is orchestrating beauty from what may feel uncertain or uncomfortable. The passage assures us that "whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it." This means we don't need to have all the answers or control every outcome. Our role is simply to worship in holy fear and trust His unchanging nature. Today, surrender your questions about the future and rest in knowing God has already written your story.

Reflection: What season are you in right now? How can you trust God's timing more fully today?

Prayer:

Lord, as this season shifts around me, steady my heart in Your unchanging goodness.
Where I feel uncertain, anchor me in Your promises.
Where I feel stretched, strengthen me with Your peace.
Teach me to trust that every change You allow is shaping me, guiding me, and drawing me closer to Your purpose.
I place this season — and the one to come — fully in Your hands.
Amen!

This powerful message confronts us with a sobering reality: we are living in an hour when the measure of sin is reaching fullness, yet God's mercy still extends a hand of salvation to all who will receive it.

Drawing from Genesis 19 and the account of Sodom and Gomorrah, we're challenged to recognize the parallels between ancient times and our present age. The scripture reveals that judgment came not merely because of individual sin, but because an entire culture—from the oldest to the youngest—had normalized what was contrary to God's design. What's striking is how the older generation taught the younger, passing down destructive patterns until wickedness became systemic. Yet even in this context, God demonstrates His heart by seeking intercessors like Abraham who would stand in the gap.

The call for us today is clear: we must walk humbly before our God, do justly, and love mercy. This isn't about condemnation but about recognizing that while those who have accepted Jesus bypass judgment, we're still called to intercede for a world heading toward wrath. The beautiful truth is that God is still looking for people who will pray, who will stand in the gap, and who will meet Him halfway as He extends His hand of salvation.

Missed the sermon, watch it here: The Bypass

The stone that sealed Jesus' tomb wasn't rolled away by human hands—an angel of the Lord descended and moved it. This is a powerful picture of what God does with our hearts. We cannot remove our own hardness, cynicism, or wounds. Just as the guards fell like dead men before heaven's power, our attempts to fix ourselves crumble before God's transforming work. He promises to remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh—tender, responsive, and alive. (Matthew 28:1-6; Ezekiel 36:26)

Today, recognize that the breakthrough you need isn't accomplished by your effort. Heaven has already moved the stone. Your part is simply to walk out of the tomb into resurrection life.

In heaven, there is a sea of glass, clear as crystal—everything is transparent before God. Nothing is hidden; all is exposed in His presence. This isn't meant to terrify us but to free us. When we stop hiding and become vulnerable before God, we discover He already knows everything and loves us completely. The enemy wants you comfortable in your prison cell, living with a hard heart behind closed doors. But Jesus has opened the way to authentic relationship through transparency. Stop pretending. Stop performing. Come before Him honestly with your struggles, failures, and fears. Transparency is the pathway to true freedom and intimacy with God. (Revelation 4:6; Hebrews 4:13)

You are a new creation in Christ—the old has passed away, and everything has become new. But here's the reality: the tomb door is open, yet many believers remain inside. We've become so comfortable with our limitations, our excuses, and our "realistic expectations" that we don't walk into the freedom Christ purchased. Sometimes the devil leaves you alone in your comfortable prison because he doesn't want you discovering the abundant life waiting outside. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:1-4)

What promises are you not claiming? What freedom are you not walking in? What new life are you postponing?

The stone is rolled away.
Nothing is stopping you from walking out except your own choice.

Missed the Sermon? Watch it here: https://newlifevictorychurch-lac.subspla.sh/cmjq2qg

This weeks message invites us into a profound moment of transition and trust in God's sovereignty over His church. At its heart, we encounter the beautiful truth that ministry is never about individual personalities but about Christ building His church through surrendered vessels.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, we're reminded that some plant, others water, but God alone causes the growth. The message walks us through thirteen years of faithful ministry—missions to Mexico, community outreach, baptisms, prayer initiatives, and countless acts of service—all demonstrating what happens when a church commits to being the hands and feet of Jesus in their community. Yet the most striking element is the courage required to step back when God calls us to a new season. Like Elijah, who needed rest before his next assignment, we learn that faithful service sometimes means knowing when to pause, refresh, and allow God to do something new. The reference to Jacob's vow in Genesis 28 reminds us that God orchestrates our steps, bringing us to the right places at the right times. This isn't a story of ending but of multiplication—one faithful season preparing the ground for an even greater harvest.

We're challenged to trust that God's plans extend far beyond our individual contributions, and that true kingdom work continues across generations and through many different hands.

Watch Full Sermon Here: This Leg of the Race

1. A Living Sacrifice
Rom 12:1 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.”
Mark 8:34 “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.”

2. The Victory Movement was built and is sustained through sacrifice!
Psalm 50:5 “Gather My saints together unto Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.”

This was the scripture the Lord gave to Hazel and me when we, as new pastors, planted our first ever Victory church. We led a lot of people to Christ and purchased 43 acres of land on a main highway. At first, we were very excited but became a little overwhelmed by what it was going to cost to buy this property and build a church complex upon it. We challenged the congregation to sacrifice, by asking them three things:

What can I give?
What can I give if I add faith to it?
What can I sacrifice to give?

The result was that enough money and resources were given to purchase the land and build a 60,000 sq.ft. building. We Made a covenant with God through sacrifice.

3. Sacrifice releases the life and miracle working power of God.
During the next ten years this church went on to become the largest Church in our City, and one of the largest of its kind in the Nation of Canada. Then, the Lord called us to start a church in another City. I asked my associate pastor to go and see what he felt about going to start a new church in that City, but while he was away the Lord told me that I was the one to go, not him. I wrestled with this because my wife and I had worked so hard, made so many friends and sacrificed so much, and now we had everything any successful pastor could want. Finally, I plucked up enough courage to tell my wife, and to my surprise she said, “If that’s what God said to do, then let’s do it.” So, we did it! We went and started a new church in that city. We felt a little bit like we had been demoted, but God gave me the following encouraging scripture, after we had made the move: Mark 10:28-30 “Then Peter began to say to Him, See, we have left all and followed You.” So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundred fold now in this time – houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions-and in the age to come eternal life.”

Wow! What an incredible promise, one that has certainly come to pass in our lives!
This is another scripture the Lord made real to me when He told me to release some of my best leaders to start new ministries and churches. Prov 11:24 “There is one who scatters yet increases more; and there is one who withholds more than is right. But it leads to poverty.” 
Then, He promised me that for every leader I released He would give me two of like quality and character. And He has been faithful to do it! This sacrificial releasing spirit has enabled us to birth Victory Churches International.

Are you ready to freely sacrifice to help build the Kingdom of God? Surely, we do not have to be paid for everything we do to build the church! Sacrifice is our reasonable service. - (Romans 12:1)

Yours for Kingdom Advancement,

Dr. George Hill,
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

When life squeezes you, what comes out? This week we discovered that God's Word isn't just something to quote—it's something to OWN. When you make His promises yours, the supernatural happens!

We explored Ephesians 3:20 and the incredible truth that God can do "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think." Whether you're facing impossible circumstances, need healing, or watching dreams die, His Word has the power to change everything. Just like Abraham received far more than one son, and death itself was rebuked, God's promises are alive and active for YOU today.

It's time to stop just knowing the Word and start ACTIVATING it. Take a scripture, make it yours, and watch God move mountains. Romans 8:28 reminds us that ALL things work together for good for those who love Him. This is your moment to believe bigger!

What Word is God speaking to your heart today?

Let it get deep inside you—because when trouble comes, what you've put in is what will come out.

Watch the service here: The Exceedingly Abundant God//Sunday Service

1. Set you heart to know God and His intentions. Heb 1:1-2
Lord what is your plan for me and the church I pastor? Lord not my will but your will be done. What do you want me to do? You must be willing to be open to what He has to say and have ears to hear.

2. Seek vision from God for areas in which you have responsibility or influence.
How can I be a better husband/father-mother/wife? From there you expand it out: better businessman, worker, employer and employee. From there the giftings God has given us: politicians, musicians, athletes, artists, computer/multimedia. God, how can I use my gifts and abilities for kingdom expansion.

3. Set time aside to seek God, it’s hard to hear HIM If you have a crowded lifestyle.
Maybe a morning, or a whole day of prayer and fasting. In the bible you notice that when Peter/Ananias/Paul/Jeremiah/Daniel were praying, God gave them a vision. Luke 10:38-42

4. Sensitivity to the many ways God can speak to us.
Through reading and studying the Bible: Some people don’t receive a God given vision because they don’t study the Word! Through reading Genesis 2:21-22, James Young Simpson saw how God put Adam to sleep before He created eve out of his body, and he went on to invent Anesthetic to put people to sleep before he performed  an operation. Rockefeller read Genesis 6:14 “cover it inside and outside with pitch,” Rockefeller knew that  were there was pitch there was oil and discovered the great Middle East oil finds!

A) Through messages, ministry and worship during local church services. Heb 10:25 - R.A. Laturno said, “I get all my best ideas in Church, because God is there in a special way! Richard Moffat was speaking at a lady’s mission meeting about Africa and young  David Livingstone heard his words. This placed a desire for Africa in Livingstone’s heart, and he became the world’s most famous missionary to Africa.

B) Through Godly counsel. 2 Sam 16:23 - “The advice of Ahithophel was as if one had inquired at the oracle of God”. God will send people across your path: your spouse, close friends, people in ministry or a book you read, a tape you listen to. Be discerning as to what you read and listen to, they could be God thoughts.

C) Through God given thoughts and ideas. Prov 16:3 - “Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts will be established.” Learn to discern the voice of the Lord by spending time with Him. You will become increasingly  more sensitive until you get a track record of hearing God’s voice and how He speaks to you. 1 Sam 3:10 “Speak Lord your servant hears”

5. Seek confirmation of a vision that you receive.
If there is a major move in your life, seek confirmation. Read Acts 13:1-4 It’s amazing how many Christians make major decisions that have far reaching consequences, and they make them haphazardly. All major moves should come after seasons of prayer, counsel, thought and study. God always prepares you for change before change is ever made.

6. Stay flexible because vision is often progressive and expandable.
The Lord is constantly fine tuning our vision by pursuing and correcting us. So, keep faith and hope centered on Him and not some formula, or last year’s revelation.

7. Be faithful to another man’s vision. Luke 16:16
Many people come into church visionless, but they plug into the vision of the church, and they find vision for their own lives. Praise the Lord!

Yours for receiving Gods visions and dreams.

Dr George Hill
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

Psalm 65:11 "You crown the year with Your goodness, and Your paths drip with abundance."
Prov 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not to your own understanding; In all of your ways acknowledge Him; and He shall direct your paths."

John 12:26 "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor."
Staying in Step with Jesus

Matthew 4:19 "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.”
One reason for fasting is to hear the voice of the Lord

Acts 13:2 "As they ministered unto the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God."

• Be aware of His presence
• Be aware of His promptings
• Be aware of His purpose

1. Conscious guidance
2. Subconscious guidance
3. Unconscious guidance

Psalm 37:23-24 "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down. For the Lord upholds him with His hand."

Prov 19:21 "There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel (purpose) that will stand." Keeping the right heart attitude will keep you moving in the right direction

1 Sam 3:9 "Speak, Lord, Your servant hears."

Give us ears to hear and courage to obey,

Dr. George Hill,
Founder and President of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

2Cor 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift”

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
                                                                                                                                                          Isaiah 9:6-7 “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end.” Jesus was both God and man. As a child He was born, but as the Son of God He could only be given because He always existed.

Matt 1:18-23
v21 “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for He will save His people from their sins.”  v23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, God with us.” 1Tim 2:5 “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus”. His name implies His mission. He was born to die –the innocent for the guilty, read 2Cor 5:21

FIVE CONDITIONS THE SAVIOR HAD TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL TO LEGALLY PAY THE PRICE FOR MANS’ SIN.

1. He had to be a man to represent man. Hebrews 2:5-11
2. He had to be a sinless man, no inherent sin and no acquired sin. 1Peter 1:18-19
3. He must stand before Satan like the first Adam and overcome every temptation
4. He had to be willing to lay down his life as a substitute for us. John 10:18, Matt 26:53
5. He had to be stronger than Satan, so that after He had paid the price for sin, He could strip him of his power and rise from the dead victorious. Rev 1:18

Now! God could legally change mans nature into harmony with His own and give to him the Spirit of life; the life which He had forfeited.  Rom 8:2, Acts 1:8
Jesus Christ is the greatest gift anyone could ever receive. Freely receive, freely give! As Jesus came into the world that Christmas day approximately 2025 years ago, so He wants to come into each and everyone of our hearts today. As He is coming again to rule and reign on earth, so he wants to rule and reign in your heart and your life today! Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! (2Cor 9:15)

Yours for a Blessed Christmas and a Victorious New Year!
Dr George Hill
President and Apostolic Founder of Victory Churches International
www.victoryint.org

Serious and painful things happen at times in our lives, and we need to be aware of them and prepared to face and deal with them. But at the same time, because of the Spirit of God in our lives, we can learn to relax and take things as they come without getting nervous and upset about them. We can enjoy our lives even in the midst of imperfection.

With God’s help, we can learn how to be at peace, enjoying the wonderful life He has provided for us through His Son, Jesus Christ. Twice in Philippians 4:4, the apostle Paul tells us to rejoice. He urges us in the following verses not to fret or have any anxiety about anything, but to pray and give thanks to God in everything—not after everything is over.

We can rejoice in the middle of any challenging situation. In spite of all the troubling things going on around us in the world, our daily confession can be, This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).

Ref: Joyce Meyer / Quiet Time With God

Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me face challenges with peace, trusting You in every circumstance. Even in imperfection, I choose to rejoice and thank You for Your goodness today.

John 1:1-9

In the Bible, light is equated with good. For instance, Jesus said, “I have come as Light into the world” (John 12:46). Once we trust Him as our Savior, He lives within us through the indwelling Holy Spirit. This means that when we’re saved, we have the light of Christ (John 8:12).

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He instructed His followers to “make disciples of all the nations” (Matthew 28:19-20). In other words, we must carry the light around world. But how do we do this? Here are three ways:
 
1. God will send some of us abroad to share the truth of Jesus. There are people in every nation who have never heard about salvation, and we can go as missionaries to tell them.

2. The Father also calls us to spread the good news right where we are. The hope of the gospel is needed in our neighborhoods, families, and workplaces.

3. The Lord asks His followers to give of the resources He’s provided, whether money, talents, or gifts. He wants us to be generous so the message of salvation can be proclaimed everywhere.

Are you willing to tell others about Jesus in whatever way the Lord has in mind? 
Ask Him how He’d like you to share His light in the world.

Prayer:
Lord, let me be a vessel of Your light.
Where there is darkness, help me bring warmth.
Where there is sorrow, let me offer comfort.
Where there is doubt, may I reflect Your truth.
Use my hands to serve, my words to uplift,
and my life to quietly shine with Your love.
Not for my glory, but so others may see You
and be drawn to the hope only You can give.
Amen!

Ref: In Touch Ministries Canada 

“The weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds.” - 2 Cor 10:4-5 NKJ

Strategy is the science and art of military command exercised to meet the enemy in combat under advantageous conditions.
The devil has four main strategies:
1. To wear you out so he can wipe you out.
2. To get you to reach for too much too soon.
3. To isolate you so he can devastate you.
4. To attack you at your weakest point. So, you’ve got to know what your weakness is and protect it.
A good strategy is composed of five things:

1. Objectives: The basic purpose of the organization. Victory Churches have three basic purposes that control what we do in the local church: Evangelism, Discipleship and Mobilization and three basic purposes that control what we do regionally, nationally and internationally: Leadership Development, Church Expansion, World Missions and Compassionate Ministries.

2. Goals that are Specific: The specific ways in which the purposes of the organization will be measured and accomplished. Goals should be written frequently and they can change. Objectives remain the same, and they help to clarify our goals: We must set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Goals are: Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Realistic; and Timely.

3. Priorities: The factors that determine when and why things are done. One simple way of establishing priorities among all the goals you want to accomplish is by putting a value system on the goals:
a. Somewhat important. b. Not important. c. Most important. Some priorities should be fixed in given time slots each week. What is scheduled in is more likely to happen.

4. Planning: The process used to achieve the goals (Includes personnel, resources, obstacles, research and evaluation).

5. Guidelines: The moral and ethical framework in which the organization will seek to accomplish its goals. Guidelines keep us on track and faithful to our original commitments.
Two of Victory Churches’ basic guidelines:
a. Nothing shall be done which violates the principles of God’s Word.
b. All ministries and activities should be evaluated in the light of our objectives. This is a reminder for all of us to stick to the objectives, which in turn prevents us from wasting our most precious resources (time, money, energy and personnel) on things that are ultimately outside of our mandate.

With a strategy, we know why we are doing what we are doing. We stay focused and interested in what we are doing. We know what to do and how to accomplish it. With a God strategy, we will not easily give up in a crisis. Let us stay tuned in to the voice of the Holy Spirit and receive:
God's Winning Strategies for Breakthrough, Revival and Kingdom Expansion!

Yours for all the above in 2026
Dr. George Hill
President and Founder, VCI
www.victoryint.org