Episodes
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When Life Happens - When We Open Our Mouth
When Life Happens - When We Open Our Mouth by Valley Real Life
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When Life Happens - When Faith Gets Real
When Life Happens - When Faith Gets Real by Valley Real Life
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When Life Happens - When We're Not The Same
When Life Happens - When We're Not The Same by Valley Real Life
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When Life Gets Hard - When We Hear God's Word
When Life Gets Hard - When We Hear God's Word by Valley Real Life
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When Life Happens - When Life Gets Hard
When Life Happens - When Life Gets Hard by Valley Real Life
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Following Jesus Together - Contribute
Following Jesus Together - Contribute by Valley Real Life
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Following Jesus Together - Belong
Following Jesus Together - Belong by Valley Real Life
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Following Jesus Together - Accept
Following Jesus Together - Accept by Valley Real Life
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Following Jesus Together – Disciple
Welcome to week one of our new series, Following Jesus Together. The question isn't whether you're being discipled, but who or what is actually shaping your life. In this message, we unpack what it looks like to surrender to Christ, experience genuine transformation, and step into His mission...
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Bible Tells Me So - How and Why We Read It
In this final message of our "The Bible Tells Me So" series, we explore how God’s Word is meant to transform our lives, not just inform our minds. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Scripture reshapes our worldview and conforms us to the image of Jesus. Learn how engaging intentionally with the Bible can...
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Bible Tells Me So - What is the Bible?
The Bible isn’t just a collection of 66 books—it’s one story, from Genesis to Revelation, revealing God’s plan of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. In this message, we’ll walk through the major genres of Scripture and discover how every part of the story ultimately points us to Jesus....
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The Bible Tells Me So - Can we really trust the Bible?
Can you really trust the Bible, or has it been changed, distorted, and misunderstood over time? In the first message of our new series, The Bible Tells Me So, we tackle one of the biggest questions people ask about Scripture and discover why millions have trusted its message for centuries.…
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Building Bridges
Guest speaker Shane Philip shares a timely message from Acts, reminding us that while the mission of the Church never changes, the methods we use must adapt to reach a changing world. Discover how the Apostle Paul built bridges to people far from God—and how we can do the same by finding common...
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Against the Grain - Enemy Loving Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn't natural—it's supernatural. In this message from our Against the Grain series, we explore how Jesus, Stephen, and the early church responded to hatred, persecution, and injustice with radical forgiveness, revealing a countercultural way of living that changed the world. Discover...
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Against the Grain - Sexual Purity in a Corrupt Culture
In a culture that treats sex as casual and commitment as optional, God's design offers something far greater. This message explores the lies our culture believes about relationships, the beauty of God's plan for love and marriage, and the hope that no matter your past, it's never too late to…
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Against the Grain - Unstoppable Compassion and Care
What made the early church impossible to ignore? It wasn't wealth, power, or influence—it was their radical compassion. In this message from our Against the Grain series, discover how the love of Jesus transformed ordinary believers into people who cared for the hurting, served the vulnerable…
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Against the Grain - Bold Witness Without Fear
As we celebrate our nation's freedom, we're reminded that the greatest mission isn't just defending our beliefs—it's boldly living and sharing our faith in Jesus. In this message from our Against the Grain series, discover how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact by embracing their...
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Against the Grain - Radically Inclusive Community
Against the Grain - Radically Inclusive Community by Valley Real Life
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Beyond Sunday - Beyond Isolation
Beyond Sunday - Beyond Isolation by Valley Real Life
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Beyond Sunday - Beyond Small Talk
Beyond Sunday - Beyond Small Talk by Valley Real Life
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Beyond Sunday - Household Dynamics
Some of the most challenging passages in Colossians deal with marriage, parenting, authority, and work—but understanding the context changes everything. In this message, we explore Colossians 3:17–4:1 and discover that Paul’s instructions aren't about power and control; they're about living a new...
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Beyond Just Believing
What does it really mean to leave the old behind and live as someone made new in Christ? In this message from Colossians 3, we unpack how Jesus calls us to “take off the old” and “put on the new” through renewal, grace, forgiveness, and love. As we continue our Beyond Sunday series, discover how...
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Beyond Sunday: Jesus Over Every Competing Voice
This week in our sermon series, "Beyond Sunday," we're looking at how easy it is to let the noise of the world—like endless digital distractions, politics, or just trying to be "perfect"—crowd out Jesus. We're diving into Colossians 2 to see how the early church faced these exact same struggles…
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Beyond Sunday: Beyond Feelings - Into Reality
In week 3 of our Beyond Sunday series through Colossians, we explore the truth that our identity is not shaped by our failures, fears, or feelings, but by what Jesus Christ has done for us through the cross. Through Colossians, we’re reminded that Jesus reconciled us to God, made us holy and...
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Beyond Sunday - Beyond Approval
This Mother’s Day, we explore the pressure of seeking approval and how it quietly shapes our identity, parenting, and purpose. Through Colossians, we’re reminded that our worth isn’t found in what we achieve or how others see us—but in what Christ has already done. Join us as we learn to trade...
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Beyond Sunday - Who is Jesus…really?
In week one of Beyond Sunday, we explore what it really means to put Jesus over everything—and why He is enough for everyone. Walking through Colossians 1, we see that Jesus reveals who God truly is, holds all things together, and reigns above it all. As we know Him more, we learn to trust Him...
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Questions Jesus Asked pt 2. - Are you also going to leave?
Join us for the final week of our sermon series Questions Jesus Asked. When following Jesus stops being about what He gives and becomes about whether He is enough, a real decision has to be made—will you lean in or walk away? Subscribe to be notified of new videos:...
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Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - Why do you worry?
What are you really carrying—and did God ever ask you to? This message unpacks the difference between worry and godly concern, and shows how Jesus invites us to release what we can’t control and trust Him with it. Learn how to shift from anxiety to faith by putting God first, surrendering your...
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Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - Why did you doubt?
Doubt isn’t the end of faith—it’s often the beginning of something deeper. This week, we dive into Jesus’ question, “Why did you doubt?” and discover how He meets us right in the middle of our uncertainty. Through powerful moments like calming the storm and Peter walking on water, we’ll see how...
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Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - What are you looking for?
We’re so glad you’re joining us this Easter! As we look at Jesus’ question, “What are you looking for?” (John 20:15), we’ll discover how the peace, purpose, love, and hope we’re searching for aren’t just things He gives...Jesus is exactly what our hearts have been seeking. Subscribe to be…
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Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - Do you understand what I have done for you?
In Week 2 of Questions Jesus Asked, we look at the moment Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and redefined what true greatness looks like. As we head into Easter, this message challenges us not just to understand His example—but to live it. Subscribe to be notified of new videos:...
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Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - What is our primary mission?
Questions Jesus Asked pt. 2 - What is our primary mission? by Valley Real Life
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No Other Gods - The Idol of Relationships
Relationships are one of God’s greatest gifts—but they were never meant to take His place. In this message, we explore how even good relationships can slowly become idols when we look to people for the identity, peace, and fulfillment that only Jesus can provide. Discover how putting Jesus back…
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No Other Gods - The Idol of Pleasure
In this message from our “No Other Gods” series, we explore the Idol of Pleasure—the belief that happiness and fulfillment can be found in chasing experiences, comfort, and temporary satisfaction. Looking at the life of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, we discover that even unlimited wealth, power,...
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No Other Gods - The Idol of Image and Comparison
This week, in our “No Other Gods” series, we confront the idol of image and comparison—the exhausting cycle of measuring ourselves against everyone else. Whether you’re in a season of transition, striving to figure out your calling, or questioning what’s next, this message uncovers how insecurity...
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No Other Gods - The Idol of Success
In week two of our No Other Gods series, we confront one of the most subtle idols of our time: success. Through the wisdom of Solomon and a powerful personal story of rise, collapse, and redemption, we discover why success is a liar, why our value isn’t tied to our net worth, and why...
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No Other Gods - The Throne of My Heart
We’re kicking off a brand-new series, No Other Gods, by asking a powerful question: what truly sits on the throne of your heart? This message explores how we’re all wired to worship and how our words, time, money, and emotions reveal what we value most. Join us as we learn to surrender every...
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The Holy Spirit Forms Us Through Community
Join us for the final week of our Formed series as we’re reminded that the Church isn’t just a place you attend—it’s a community you’re invited to belong to. Discover how God created us for relationship, how the early church lived in bold, Spirit-filled unity, and how the Holy Spirit still forms,...
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Formed: Practicing the Presense of the Holy Spirit
This week in Formed, we’re talking about what it looks like to practice the presence of the Holy Spirit in everyday life. The Spirit doesn’t just shape us in church moments, but in ordinary moments...our work, conversations, routines, and choices. Join us as we learn how to slow down, notice Him,...
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Formed - Through Pain and Suffering
Pain is something we all experience—but what if God is doing more in it than we realize? This week, we’re talking about how the Holy Spirit doesn’t waste our pain. Instead of simply removing discomfort, He uses suffering to form Christlike character, deepen our dependence on God, and produce real...
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Formed - By Prayer
This week at Valley Real Life, we continue our Formed series by exploring how prayer is one of the primary ways the Holy Spirit shapes us from the inside out. Prayer forms who we are before it ever changes our circumstances—aligning our hearts with God’s will, clarifying our identity as His...
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Formed - By His Word
In week two of our Formed series, By His Word, we explore how the Holy Spirit is God’s personal presence living within us, shaping us into the likeness of Jesus through the truth of God’s Word. This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the truth and begin trusting the Spirit enough...
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FORMED - The Promise of a Helper
This week at Valley Real Life, we begin a new series called Formed by exploring the promise Jesus made to send the Holy Spirit, our Helper, Counselor, and Advocate. Discover how the Holy Spirit guides us to truth, transforms us from the inside out, and walks with us daily so we can live a new,...
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Q&A - Valley Real Life
This Sunday at Valley Real Life, we’re doing a special Q&A service with our leaders and elders. Text in your questions during service and hear honest, real-time answers as we talk through what matters most together. Subscribe to be notified of new videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ValleyRealLife...
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The Gift of Gold : Jesus our King
This week at Valley Real Life, join us as we are reminded that Christmas is all about a gift exchange. While God gave us the greatest gift in Jesus—the true King—we are invited to respond by giving Him our hearts. By surrendering our purpose, our pain, and our plans to the King, we discover what...
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For the King - FRANKINCENSE: Jesus Our PRIEST
In the opening message of our Christmas series “For the King,” we look at the deeper meaning behind the Magi’s gifts and what they reveal about who Jesus truly is—and what He wants for you and from you. This week we unpack frankincense and myrrh, exploring Jesus as our High Priest who brings us...
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I WILL - We vs. Me
In the last message of our “I Will” series, we unpack how thriving marriages are built when two people stop competing for themselves and start fighting for each other. By submitting mutually, communicating clearly, and choosing sacrifice over selfishness, couples cultivate unity, emotional...
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I Will...Pursue my spouse
In the second message of our sermon series I Will, we look at what it means to intentionally pursue your spouse. While hope alone can’t build a strong marriage, intentionality can. Through choosing daily growth, prioritizing your spouse’s needs, and creating rhythms that strengthen connection. As...
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I WILL - Put God First
In the first message of our new sermon series “I Will,” we explore how putting God first is the foundation of a strong, thriving marriage. By shifting our primary loyalty to God, receiving His love, and growing in relationship with Him, we become better equipped to love our spouse—moving closer…
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Investing In What Lasts
In Built to Last, the final message in the Nehemiah series, we’re reminded that God’s work in us and through us is far from finished. Just as Nehemiah led God’s people to dedicate the wall with gratitude, worship, and generosity, we are called to do the same, thanking God for what He’s done,...
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