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Verde Valley Christian Church Dec 1 – 8, 2024 Sermon Series: Anchored in Unchanging Truth Sermon Title:"Anchored in Unity" Presenter: Jim Hammond Ephesians 4:1-3 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 1. Unity is God's FOUNDATION for the church Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 2. DIVERSITY is God's DESIGN of church unity Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. Ephesians 4:11-12 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of ...

Verde Valley Christian Church Nov 24 – Dec 1, 2024 Sermon Series: Anchored in Unchanging Truth Sermon Title:"Anchored in Love" Presenter: Jim Hammond 1. Without Love, I'm a USELESS NOBODY 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing . If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing . Romans 5:5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. 2. What this kind of love LOOKS like 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easil...

Verde Valley Christian Church Nov 17 – 24, 2024 Sermon Series: Anchored in Unchanging Truth Sermon Title:"Anchored in Hope" Presenter: Jim Hammond 1. Our Hope is CERTAIN 1 Peter 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 2. Our Hope STRENGTHENS Us 1 Peter 1:5-6 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. 3. Our...

Verde Valley Christian Church Nov 10 – 17, 2024 Sermon Series: Anchored in Unchanging Truth Sermon Title:"Anchored in Faith" Presenter: Jim Hammond 1. Biblical Faith Has a SOLID FOUNDATION Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2. Faith is Anchored in God's PROMISES Romans 4:20-21 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:22 This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." 3. Faith is Anchored in God's Unchanging CHARACTER Malachi 3:6 "I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path...

Verde Valley Christian Church Nov 3 – 10, 2024 Sermon Series: Anchored in Unchanging Truth Sermon Title:"Anchored in the Gospel" Presenter: Jim Hammond 1. The Gospel is POWERFUL Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. Luke 24:45-49 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. He told them, "This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." 2. We are called to be witnesses, not EXPERTS 1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jul 28 – Aug 4, 2024 Sermon Series: Rejoice! Sermon Title: "Find Joy in Adversity Presenter: Jim Hammond Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 1. What has HAPPENED? 2. Don't get stuck on the NEGATIVE "WHAT" Philippians 1:12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. Philippians 1:13-14 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear. 3. Look for God's PURPOSE In the CHAOS Philippians 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 4. Believe in ADVANCE what will onl...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jul 7 – 14, 2024 Sermon Series: SHINE! Sermon Title: "Why Do We Hide Our Light?" Presenter: Jim Hammond Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 1. Don't shine with SELF-CONFIDENCE 2. Shine by RELYING on God John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: "Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. John 5:30 By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. 3. Jesus' METHOD is to be our METHOD John 14:12 Very truly I tell you, whoever believes ...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jun 30 – Jul 7, 2024 Sermon Series: Meet Jesus Sermon Title: "Meet Jesus the Lord" Presenter: Jim Hammond Luke 6:46 "Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 1. Real LIFE is from the Lord Jesus John 1:4-5 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Acts 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah." Acts 3:15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. 1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. 2. Without Jesus you are SPIRITUALLY DEAD John 3:2-4 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has com...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jun 16 – 23, 2024 Sermon Series: Meet Jesus Sermon Title: "Meet Jesus the Servant" Presenter: Jim Hammond John 13:1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 1. Jesus SHOWED his LOVE completely John 13:2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. John 13:3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; John 13:4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. John 10:17-18 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I rece...

Verde Valley Christian Church Apr 7, 2024 ========== Welcome to Verde Valley Christian Church April 7, 2024 - Doubt Less - Part 2: Doubt Less about a Theistic Universe ========== Sermon Series: Doubt Less Sermon Title: "Doubt Less About a Theistic Universe" Speaker: Jim Hammond I. True SCIENCE is not in conflict with true FAITH Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. II. NATURALISM is like the shoe that doesn't fit Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. III. The evidence of a FINELY TUNED Universe Psalms 19:1-4 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; ...

Verde Valley Christian Church Mar 10, 2024 Sermon Title: "The Deal of a Lifetime" Speaker: Jim Hammond Matthew 13:44-46 "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. I. What is the DEAL ? KINGDOM OF HEAVEN   II. What is the PRICE ? ALL III. What is the VALUE ? PRICELESS   The kingdom of heaven is infinitely and eternally worth more than everything you had apart from his kingdom. https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/gospel-kingdom/

Verde Valley Christian Church Mar 3, 2024 Sermon Title: Let the Children Come - Part 4: What This Looks Like for Me Speaker: Andrew Webb 1. Be Characterized by Jesus' QUALITIES (vss. 12-14) Colossians 3:12-14 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 2. Let Jesus' PEACE Call the Shots (vs. 15) Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, ...

Verde Valley Christian Church Feb 25, 2024 Sermon Title: Let the Children Come - Part 3: What This Looks Like for VVCC Speaker: Jim Hammond I. What this DID look like for VVCC There are two things that everybody hates. Change and the way things are. 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. Luke 18:16 But Jesus called the children to him and sa...

Verde Valley Christian Church Feb 18, 2024 Sermon Title: Let the Children Come - Part 2: What This Looks Like for Parents Speaker: Jim Hammond Psalms 78:1-7 My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old— things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them, even the children yet to be born, and they in turn would tell their children. Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands. I. WE WILL pass the baton of faith Psalms 78:4 We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the pra...

Verde Valley Christian Church Feb 11 – 17, 2024 Sermon Title: Let the Children Come - Part 1: Turn Your Heart to Children Speaker: Andrew Webb Malachi 4:4-6 "Remember the law of my servant Moses, the decrees and laws I gave him at Horeb for all Israel. "See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction." Luke 1:17 And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." Mark 10:13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. Mark 10:14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come ...

Verde Valley Christian Church Feb 4 – 10, 2024 Sermon Title: You In 5 Years - Part 5: Choose WHAT is Better Speaker: Jim Hammond Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." 1. What is a good 5-year objective? Choose a better WHAT! 2.  What  if we don't achieve our objective as planned? Choose a better OBJECTIVE! 3.  What  if our plans fail because life happens differently than exp...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jan 28 – Feb 3, 2024 Sermon Title: You In 5 Years - Part 4: From Evening to Morning Speaker: Jim Hammond 1 When are we going to find time to make life changing disciplined habits possible? 2 To insert a new habit you need to establish a "habit cycle" that includes three things: a cue, a routine, and a reward. 3 Successful people do consistently what others do occasionally.  4 Keystone Habits effect your success in all other habits.  Genesis 1:2-5 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light "day," and the darkness he called "night." And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. When are we going to find time to make changes? During our discretionary time "f...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jan 21 – 27, 2024 Sermon Title: You In 5 Years - Part 3: Too Small to Fail Speaker: Jim Hammond Deuteronomy 7:17-18 You may say to yourselves, "These nations are stronger than we are. How can we drive them out?" But do not be afraid of them; remember well what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt. I. Don't look to your LIMITATIONS look to the LORD Deuteronomy 7:21 Do not be terrified by them, for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God. II. Victory will come INCREMENTALLY Deuteronomy 7:22 The Lord your God will drive out those nations before you, little by little . You will not be allowed to eliminate them all at once, or the wild animals will multiply around you. III. Make your HABITS too SMALL to fail Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Verde Valley Christian Church Jan 14 – 20, 2024 Sermon Title: You In 5 Years - Part 2: Delight Speaker: Andrew Webb Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, Psalms 1:2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalms 1:3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Psalms 1:4 Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Psalms 1:5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. Psalms 1:6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction. 1. Choose Your Friends Wisely Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2. Del...

Verde Valley Christian Church Jan 7 – 13, 2024 Sermon Title: You In 5 Years - Part 1: Small Steps, Big Results Speaker: Jim Hammond 1. What could your life look like by the first Sunday in January 2029? What would it take to get there? 2. How many of you have in the past experienced a failed New Year's Resolution? 3. How many of you have given up on making New Year's resolutions? 4. What are small steps that could have big results if you were consistent for 5 years? 5. What if you do nothing different? Where is the path of your current small steps leading you? 6. Since five years is a long enough time to get really healthy or really unhealthy, what will it be for you? I. The ways you LET IN become the ways you are SET IN Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. II. SELF-HELP does not go far enough Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I ...