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  • Going After the lost

    Going After the lost
    Mar 15 2026
    I. Introduction and Context Pastor’s introduction of Brother Lawrence and connection to his preaching in Liberia. Purpose: prepare God’s people for the coming harvest (Easter, witnessing, inviting, praying for family and friends). II. Liberia Experiences and Personal Testimony Brother Lawrence’s joy in returning “home” to Victory Church. Repeated trips to Liberia (and Israel) despite earlier reluctance to travel to West Africa. Observation: high percentage of professing Christians in Liberia; strong biblical knowledge, even among children. Humbling experiences with Liberian believers’ excellence in dress and worship; story of being underdressed and then over-preparing, only to need borrowed attire. III. Transition to the Message and Text Framing the message as a serious word from the Holy Spirit and a “gift from Liberia.” Link to upcoming events: Easter, baby dedications, baptisms. Call to open hearts and ears. Scripture text announced: Luke 16:19–31 (rich man and Lazarus). IV. Reading and Setting of Luke 16:19–31 Jesus speaking in the presence of disciples, tax collectors, sinners, and Pharisees. Pharisees questioning Jesus for associating with sinners and tax collectors. Reading the parable: Rich man clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury. Beggar Lazarus at his gate, full of sores, longing for crumbs; dogs licking his sores. Death of both men: Lazarus carried to Abraham’s side, rich man in torment in Hades. Rich man’s plea for relief and Abraham’s answer about the great fixed gulf. Rich man’s request to warn his brothers; Abraham’s reply about Moses and the prophets and the refusal to believe even if one rises from the dead. V. Clarifying the Real Issue: Pride, Not Possessions Warning against quickly judging the rich man and assuming wealth itself is evil. Affirmation: God gives power to get wealth and desires to bless His children. Real problem: pride and selfishness—wealth becoming an idol that controls the heart. Evidence of selfishness: refusal to help Lazarus despite great abundance and space. VI. Jesus’ Definition of True Wealth Reference to Matthew 13:44–46: Treasure hidden in a field, man sells all to buy it. Merchant finding one pearl of great price, selling all to get it. Teaching: the kingdom of heaven is the true treasure and lasting wealth. Contrast between God’s definition of wealth and the world’s (cars, status, luxury). Scripture as our manual for teaching, correction, and equipping; having answers but still making wrong choices. VII. Applying the Parable Personally: “I Am the Rich Man” Call for each believer to identify as the rich man spiritually. Believers are “filthy rich” in spiritual terms—rich in the gospel and knowledge of Christ. Question: Are there spiritually hungry “Lazaruses” we pass every day? Description of spiritually starving people: Coming for prayer, asking questions, clearly in need. Trying to fill their inner void with sin, addictions, relationships, and pleasures. Challenge: how many such Lazaruses are ignored or postponed (“I’ll talk to them tomorrow”)? VIII. Illustrative Story: Daniel and Mike Daniel as a faithful Christian, hard worker, devoted family man, regular church attender. Coworker Mike searching spiritually, marriage failing, feeling empty. Daniel intending to share the gospel “when things slow down,” continually postponing. Mike moves away amid crisis; Daniel never shares Christ with him. Daniel’s conviction and resolve afterward: no longer treating evangelism as optional or “when I have time.” IX. Scriptural Call to Kingdom Priority and Mission Matthew 6:33: seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Mark 8:36: what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Matthew 28:19–20: the Great Commission—go, make disciples, baptize, teach. Acknowledgment of ongoing worries (finances, health, stress), but insistence that they must not block obedience. Question: how many Lazaruses suffer or die spiritually because of our worries and delays? X. Heaven’s Joy over the Lost: Luke 15 Context before the parable: Luke 15 (the “lost” chapter). Parable of the lost sheep (leaving the 99 for the one; joy in heaven over one sinner who repents). Parable of the lost coin (diligent search, rejoicing with neighbors when found). Emphasis: explicit description of joy in heaven and among the angels over one repentant sinner. Point: this is what makes heaven rejoice; this is God’s heart. XI. Identity and Responsibility of Believers Believers as spiritually rich and left on earth for a mission, not taken immediately to heaven. We are ambassadors for Christ, with God pleading through us for people to be reconciled. We are co-laborers with Christ—He works through us, but we must say “yes” and step out. Reframing the rich man: rather than condemning him, examine our own response to the ...
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  • Take A Step Of Faith

    Take A Step Of Faith
    Mar 8 2026
    26 m
  • When the Lord Is Your Light

    When the Lord Is Your Light
    Mar 1 2026
    I. Welcome and Mission of Victory Church Podcast welcome and explanation: messages from pastoral staff and guest speakers from Sunday worship services. Statement of Victory’s mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, and reviving believers. Brief personal remark from the speaker about still feeling new when coming up to preach. II. Introduction to Psalm 27 and Context Request for Psalm 27 to be put on the screen; announcement that this will be the main text. Expression of gratitude to volunteers who cleared snow in the parking lot and reminder about tight parking conditions. Mood set: “We’re here to worship the Lord” despite inconveniences with snow and parking. Personal memory of an elderly woman at the former Admiral Street location who would quote Psalm 27:1 with conviction. Pivot from original planned message to God’s redirection toward Psalm 27 and the theme of light. III. Theme Stated: The Light of the World Working sermon title given: “The Light of the World,” referring to Jesus. Explanation that light in the Bible symbolizes God, His holiness, and the only true light for the world. Connection of light and salvation as inseparable in Psalm 27:1. Reference to Jesus’ “I Am” statements in John, especially “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), and other Johannine references to Jesus as light. Reference to Matthew 4:16: those who sat in darkness have seen a great light. IV. Exposition of Psalm 27:1–3 – My Light and My Salvation Reading Psalm 27:1–3 and identifying it as a psalm of David. Explanation: David expresses jubilant confidence and courageous trust in the Lord despite many enemies and constant threats. Clarification that courage is not human toughness but trust in God’s strength in our weakness. Application: believers also face struggles, conflicts, curveballs, and unexpected changes in life. Definitions: Light dispels darkness, brings understanding, joy, and life. Salvation moves us from a bad place to a good place, is a stronghold—a fortified place where harm cannot ultimately penetrate. Rhetorical question: If God provides light and salvation as a stronghold, whom shall we fear? Encouragement not to be moved by what we see, hear, or feel, but to rest in the Lord as our light and salvation. V. We Are Also Called Light Jesus is the light of the world, but believers are also called the light of the world. Exhortation not to hide our light “under a bushel,” alluding to the children’s song “This Little Light of Mine.” Emphasis that this is not only about outward evangelism but about the inner personal light Christ places within each believer. Warning against living in a semi-dead or dim spiritual state; God wants His light to permeate and shine through our lives. VI. Example of persevering faith: The Elderly Woman Return to the story of the elderly woman who quoted Psalm 27:1 every week with conviction. She did not allow age, aches, or pains to diminish her confidence that the Lord was her light and salvation. Personal connection: the preacher knew her family’s challenges, including a wayward grandson he once chased as a police officer. Point: her declaration flowed from real experience of God’s faithfulness, and she repeated it to impress the same mindset on others. Application: adopt that same resolute mindset when life throws curveballs and when darkness tries to extinguish our light. VII. Light Versus Darkness in Everyday Life Illustration: physical darkness in a room and how even a small light (like an alarm clock display) helps navigate. Spiritual point: darkness cannot snuff out light; light forces darkness to flee when switched on. Observation that sinful and harmful acts often take place under cover of darkness, but God’s light exposes and displaces them. Encouragement that if a believer’s light feels dim, turning to Scripture (God’s Word as lamp and light) brightens the path. VIII. God’s Presence in Our Circumstances – He Never Leaves Us (Psalm 27:8–10) Reading Psalm 27:8–10: call to seek God’s face and plea that God not hide His face or forsake His servant. Explanation: David felt circumstances getting the best of him—delays, disappointment, and possible abandonment even by parents. Emphasis that God never leaves or forsakes His people even when others do or when we are imperfect. Illustration: the “hound of heaven” image for the Holy Spirit persistently pursuing believers. Personal story: driving past the soccer coach’s broken-down car and joking that he did not make the team—contrast with God never passing us by on the roadside. Teaching that God is already present in our troubles before we arrive there; He walks on the storms and invites us, like Peter, to trust Him. IX. Seeking God’s Perspective and Fullness David’s turning point: he inquired of the Lord and let God’s presence enter his doubts and struggles. Call to put God’s will ...
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  • The Faithfulness of God and the Power of His Word

    The Faithfulness of God and the Power of His Word
    Feb 22 2026
    I. Introduction: The Message and Mission of Victory Church Overview of the Victory Church podcast: teaching and worship messages. Church mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers. Central theme: the faithfulness of God — His dependability, reliability, and trustworthiness. II. Understanding God’s Faithfulness Our faith rests not on our faithfulness, but on God's proven record. Encouragement to know, memorize, meditate on, and live by the Word of God. God’s faithfulness remains constant despite life’s ups and downs. III. Lesson from 2 Chronicles 16:7–10 — King Asa and the Prophet Hanani The prophet (“seer”) rebuked Asa for relying on human power instead of God. The “eyes of the Lord” search the earth for loyal hearts to strengthen. Asa’s foolish anger at correction serves as a warning against pride and spiritual resistance. IV. The Role of Prophets, Pastors, and Counselors God speaks through His servants to bring clarity and correction. The danger of isolation: believers need pastors, accountability, and spiritual community. The “one another” principles of the New Testament — loving, praying for, and encouraging one another. V. The Importance of Church and Unity Jesus Himself regularly attended worship. Countering cultural messages that say believers don’t need church or pastors. The power of unity — believers praying, worshiping, and standing together. VI. Relying on God, Not Natural Thinking Asa’s mistake: trusting human wisdom instead of divine guidance. Distractions and deception are the enemy’s primary tools. The Word of God renews the mind and guards against subtle lies. VII. The Power and Necessity of the Word The Word is a hammer that breaks strongholds and transforms hearts. Sermons and Scripture are tools for shaping believers — not short motivational talks. The preaching of the Word remains essential even when unpopular. VIII. Staying Teachable and Humbly Receiving Correction King Asa’s downfall was pride and resistance to counsel. Believers should remain humble, lifelong learners open to godly wisdom. Experience becomes true learning only when processed through the Word and wisdom. IX. God’s Faithfulness and Our Loyal Hearts God seeks loyal, not perfect, hearts. Loyalty involves repentance, humility, and trust. God desires to show Himself strong for His people just as He has in the past. X. Bearing Fruit at Every Stage of Life Believers can bear fruit even in old age. Mentorship: older generations have wisdom to pass on to younger ones. Fruitfulness includes spiritual influence and discipleship, not just activity. XI. Conclusion: A Call to Worship and Renewal God’s character is unchanging—He remains faithful even when we are faithless. Invitation to pray, worship, and recommit to trusting God. Affirmation that God continues to work, bless, and restore His people through His faithfulness.
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    26 m
  • Reactive Or Proactive Prayer

    Reactive Or Proactive Prayer
    Feb 15 2026
    I. Introduction Welcome to the Victory Church podcast and Sunday worship gathering. Victory’s mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers.​ Joy and gratitude for being in God’s house where worship, prayer, the Word, and fellowship occur.​ Emphasis that God’s grace enabled people to be present, overcoming hindrances.​ II. The Nature and Purpose of Prayer Prayer and the Word as central priorities at Victory Church.​ Biblical commands to pray: “men ought always to pray,” “pray without ceasing,” “watch and pray,” “continue earnestly in prayer.”​ Clarification: prayer is not a religious ritual but a relational conversation with a loving Father.​ Prayer as sharing cares, dreams, concerns with God; Scripture as God sharing His thoughts and heart with us.​ III. Reactive vs. Proactive Prayer A. Reactive Prayer Definition: responding to events, crises, and immediate needs after they happen.​ Typical reactive requests: jobs, finances, housing, healing, family and school pressures.​ Affirmation: these needs matter to God; believers should cast all cares on Him.​ Problem: if this is the only kind of praying, discipleship and prayer life are out of alignment with God’s best.​ B. Proactive Prayer Definition: creating or shaping situations by praying God’s will in advance, not only reacting.​ Example from the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” as a proactive request.​ Goal: move believers beyond crisis-only praying into kingdom-focused, forward-looking prayer.​ IV. Acts 4 as a Model of Prayer A. Context of Acts 4 Acts as early church history, showing the Spirit-empowered beginnings of the church.​ Peter and John preaching, healing a crippled man, and provoking opposition from religious leaders.​ Authorities command them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.​ Connection to today: pressure in culture to silence biblical truth and the name of Jesus.​ B. The Disciples’ Response They return “to their own” (the church, fellow believers) when threatened.​ Principle: where you turn in crisis reveals much about your heart.​ They share the report as a prayer request and turn immediately to corporate prayer.​ They pray in alignment with Scripture (Psalm 2) and God’s will, not just emotions.​ C. Content of Their Prayer (Acts 4:24–31) Acknowledge God as Creator and Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth.​ Rehearse Scripture about nations raging and rulers opposing the Lord and His Christ.​ Interpret persecution as part of God’s sovereign purpose in Christ’s suffering.​ Reactive element: “Lord, look on their threats.”​ Proactive element: ask for boldness to speak the Word, and for God’s hand to heal with signs and wonders in Jesus’ name.​ Result: the place is shaken, all are filled with the Holy Spirit, and they speak God’s Word with boldness.​ V. Praying with the Word and God’s Will Call to pray not only from need or emotion but aligned with Scripture.​ Examples of praying Scripture over needs (provision, healing, emotional and spiritual needs, relationships).​ Recognition that God’s will includes timing; believers must be sensitive and obedient.​ Emphasis: there is power when prayer and the Word are joined.​ VI. From Problem to Launching Pad Observation: in Acts 4, the crisis launches the church into deeper proactive prayer, not retreat.​ Instead of praying primarily for safety and comfort, they pray for greater boldness and impact.​ Application: believers today should ask God to use trials to produce testimony, messages, and greater influence for His glory.​ VII. Call to a Proactive Kingdom Focus A. For Truth and Witness in a Confused Culture Culture tolerates generic “god talk” but reacts strongly to the exclusive claims of Jesus.​ Expect opposition when living and speaking biblical truth, without being obnoxious or hypocritical.​ The church must stand firm on Scripture, not be shaped by social media or worldly opinions.​ B. For Local and Global Mission Victory Church’s call: reach Providence and the nations through evangelism and missions.​ Example: missions trips (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia) and conferences to strengthen pastors and churches.​ Appeal for proactive prayer for missions: bold preaching, anointing, signs and wonders, and lasting fruit.​ C. For Revival and Awakening Distinction: revival for the church (bringing believers back to life), awakening for the lost.​ Invitation to pray for souls, discipleship, anointing, revival in churches, and awakening in the nation.​ Desire to create cultures of discipleship, evangelism, missions, and deep engagement with Scripture.​ VIII. Illustrations of Proactive Prayer in History and Life Personal testimony: long season in temporary housing, choosing contentment and kingdom focus while trusting ...
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  • Who is this Man

    Who is this Man
    Feb 8 2026
    Main Topic Sermon by evangelist David Fisher from Fan Into Flames Ministry, on going through storms in life, using Mark 4:35–41 (Jesus calming the storm) and Isaiah 43:1–3 to call believers to a deeper revelation of Jesus rather than just rescue from problems.​ 1. Introduction: Word of God and Worship Word of God as powerful and authoritative, likened to a hammer that breaks rock (Jeremiah, Jesus’ words never passing away).​ Welcome to Pastor Dave Fisher; context of recent ministry, prayer week, and sensing an increased move of the Spirit in the church and region.​ Worship as an act of defiance against the devil: choosing to shout unto God with a voice of triumph regardless of circumstances.​ Isaiah 43 read as a promise to God’s people: when you go through waters, rivers, and fire, God is with you and you will not be destroyed.​ 2. “Going Through It”: Life’s Unrelenting Storms Honest acknowledgement that many feel they are “going through it” (days, months, even decades of trial).​ Personal testimony of Dave and Shelley facing the most difficult mental, emotional, and spiritual season of their marriage.​ Introduction of Mark 4: disciples in a literal storm used as metaphor for any life trial.​ 3. The Main Question: “Who Is This Man?” Common application: Jesus stills our storms; affirmation that He can, does, and will.​ Central thesis: believers are not the main characters; the primary point is revelation of Jesus’ identity, not mere deliverance.​ If God rescues us but we do not gain a deeper revelation of Jesus, our faith will be shaken at the next storm.​ Key question from the text: “Who is this man?”—this is the heart of the narrative and the sermon.​ 4. Crossing to the Other Side: Assignment and Opposition Jesus’ simple statement “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake” implies divine direction and assignment, not a casual trip.​ On the other side (Mark 5) is the demonized man with a legion; the crossing is about confronting hell and freeing a captive.​ Any call to follow Jesus and advance His kingdom will be opposed by powers of darkness; storms often accompany assignment.​ Demons recognize Jesus’ identity and authority even before the disciples do; they know His power over them.​ 5. Storms, the Enemy, and Our Focus Enemy’s purpose: incite fear, paralyze faith, and block God’s purpose by overwhelming us with storms and problems.​ Some storms may be directly demonic; others are used by the enemy to assault mind, emotions, and focus.​ When overwhelmed by what we are going through, we forget what we are going to (our assignment).​ Disciples’ early lesson: following Jesus includes storms; in this world we will have tribulation, but Jesus has overcome.​ 6. Presence in the Storm vs. Our Perception Fierce storm (earthquake-like on the water); seasoned fishermen are terrified as the boat fills with water.​ Core promise: Jesus is in the boat—in the midst of the storm—fulfilling God’s word, “I will be with you.”​ Call to defiantly declare God’s word over symptoms and senses: choose His word over sight, feelings, and thoughts.​ Warning: if we fail to discern the source of the storm, we fight the storm instead of the enemy behind it.​ 7. Jesus’ Peace and Identity vs. Disciples’ Panic Contrast: disciples terrified; Jesus asleep on a cushion—same boat, same storm, radically different response.​ It can feel like Jesus is present but passive, silent, or indifferent; these feelings are real but not true.​ Jesus’ inner rest flows from knowing His Father, His identity, His origin, His assignment, and His destiny.​ Believers likewise know their beginning (saved), their assignment, and their end (with Him), so anything in between is in the Father’s hands.​ 8. Fear, Faith, and Revelation Disciples’ cry “Teacher, don’t you care we are going to drown?” contrasts Jesus’ word “We’re going to the other side.”​ Only one declaration can be true; revelation of who He is corrects our conclusions about our situation.​ Critique of purely informational faith: information about Jesus must become Spirit-given revelation in our hearts.​ Areas dominated by fear reveal where we lack revelation of who Jesus is (e.g., healing, provision, family).​ 9. Jesus Rebukes the Storm and the Source Jesus responds to their cry by rebuking wind and waves with authority (“Silence, be still” / “shut up and knock it off”).​ Same language used to address demons, suggesting confrontation with spiritual forces behind the storm.​ Believers are invited to speak with that same delegated authority to the spirit behind the storm.​ Emphasis: the real battle is not with circumstances but with Satan, who seeks to destroy faith and block assignment.​ 10. Christ’s Deity and the Disciples’ Holy Terror Immediate calm reveals Jesus is doing what only God ...
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  • Going Without Knowing

    Going Without Knowing
    Feb 1 2026
    Service Introduction

    Pastor introduces guest speakers Pastor Palo and wife from "Equipping for Life, Married for Life" ministries, formerly of Restoration Church (previously North Providence Assembly).​ Wife shares briefly on family spirit in the church and reads from Hosea about God's righteous ways versus rebellion, urging attendees to give God a chance for blessings.​

    Main Sermon: Faith and Obedience

    Speaker (Pastor Palo) shares personal transition from pastoring (last service Dec 29, 2024), emphasizing avoiding "professional faith" at age 56.​ Key scripture: Hebrews 11:8—Abraham obeyed by faith, going without knowing destination (cross-references Genesis 12:1).​ Highlights: No backstory/mentors for Abraham (age 75, pagan background); prioritize "yes" to God over clarity/prayers/fleeces; faith is promise, trust is process; discouragement disconnects from courage.​

    Key Teachings

    • Obedience Now: "Leave, go, [God will] show"; promises are "yes" in Christ (2 Cor 1:20); avoid delaying like Israel's 40 years.​

    • Trust Over Clarity: Stories of son stepping into water, Appalachian Trail supplies, Amish time ("three sunsets"); God as "very present help" (Ps 46).​

    • Combating Discouragement: Praise/thanksgiving list; dream shifting from complaining to gratitude; enemy uses it like quicksand.​

    Worship and Altar Call

    Song: "I Give Myself Away" with lyrics emphasizing surrender ("My life is not my own... Let your will be done on earth").​ Prophetic prayers for individuals (e.g., Shiana for rest/leading; Denzel for mind healing; businesses/relationships to end; Oliver for rejection).​ Call to break discouragement, start businesses, obey God fully.
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    54 m
  • Don't Worry About It

    Don't Worry About It
    Jan 25 2026
    36 m