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Church and StuffLegacy Building ForwardThe message we celebrated 29 years of Victorious Living Church and explored the concept of legacy, while also challenging us to press forward in our faith. Bishop Ed shared touching stories of God's faithfulness throughout the years, and Pastor Brent emphasized the importance of continually pressing into Jesus, laying aside weights that hinder us, and learning to both forgive and forget. The message reminded us of our identity as beloved children of God and encouraged us to grow in our love for Him.2025-07-1448 min
Missouri Law MattersChief Justice Brent Powell on Missouri Courts, Access to Justice, and Criminal ReformOn his first day as Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Brent Powell sits down with Judge Matt Hamner to discuss Missouri’s legal system and the path that led him to its highest bench.This episode of Missouri Law Matters covers:– Chief Justice Powell’s early career and transition from prosecutor to judge– The role of Missouri’s Supreme Court in court administration– Criminal justice reform and expanding access to legal help– The challenges faced by self-represented (pro se) litigants– The importance and evolution of treatment courts in MissouriChief Justice...2025-07-1150 minChurch and StuffThe Secret Place of PrayerIn this message Pastor Brent delivered a thought-provoking sermon on the importance of spending time in the "secret place" with God, based on Psalms 91:1 and Matthew 6:6. The message emphasized how crucial it is for us to cultivate a private, sacred space of communion with God, away from the distractions of the world. This practice not only deepens our relationship with the Father but also equips us to face life's challenges with renewed strength and perspective.2025-07-0729 minChurch and StuffFaith over FeelingsIn the message we explored the crucial topic of prioritizing faith over feelings, emphasizing how God's truth should guide our lives rather than our often-unreliable emotions. Pastor Brent highlighted the importance of anchoring ourselves in God's Word, especially when our feelings try to lead us astray. This message has profound implications for our spiritual lives, encouraging us to trust God's promises even when our emotions tell us otherwise.2025-06-3054 minChurch and StuffNothing Left to ProveThe message explored the journey of trust as a two-way street between us and God. It emphasized that God leads us into seasons where our trust can grow, often through challenges that test our faith. Pastor Brent Powell highlighted the importance of surrendering to God's will and way, rather than striving in our own strength. He reminded us that we are chosen by God and don't need to prove our worth to Him or others.2025-06-2344 minChurch and StuffThriving in The ProcessIn this weeks message Pastor Brent Powell shares about how God want's to teach us to Thrive in the process of becoming rooted. We can learn to thrive by realizing that Christ alone is our strength and we surrender our way and will to be obedient only to Him. If this message encourages you and strengthens your faith subscribe or share it with a friend. 2025-06-0948 minChurch and StuffThe Rooted LastIn this message Pastor Brent talks about the necessity to go past the surface and have our lives rooted in Christ. So many know about him or know about church. When the storms of life come we need more than head knowledge or heart knowledge of God. We need a relationship built on intimacy and encounter. Our prayer is that you would be rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. 2025-06-0248 minChurch and StuffLiving From, not Living ForIn this message Pastor Brent Powell shares the importance of serving God from the place of beloved identity. Many of us can live a life of doing for God without truly knowing Him or His heart. The world says do something, so you can have something, and then you will be something. Jesus says you are something, you have everything you need, and you can do all God has created you to do. It's learning to live from God's love and blessing and not for God's love and blessing. 2025-05-2748 minChurch and StuffFreedom to DecreaseIn this message we explored the profound concept of "He must increase, I must decrease" from John 3:30. Pastor Brent challenged us to examine our lives for idols and areas where we've elevated ourselves above Christ. He emphasized the importance of humility, forgiveness, and surrendering our rights to truly follow Jesus. The message highlighted how our American culture often clashes with biblical principles of servanthood and self-denial.2025-05-051h 01Church and StuffArtifical HarmonyThis Easter, Pastor Brent delivered a thought-provoking message on "artificial harmony" and the importance of genuine faith. He explored how many of us often present a polished exterior in our spiritual lives while struggling internally. The message emphasized the significance of not just acknowledging Christ's death on the cross, but also embracing the power of His resurrection. Pastor Brent challenged us to move beyond surface-level Christianity and into a deeper, more authentic relationship with Jesus.2025-04-2251 minChurch and StuffWhat if I had not Believed (Palm Sunday)In this week's message Pastor Brent Powell shares the profound impact of surrendering our lives to Christ and the ripple effect one person's faith can have on generations. Pastor emphasized that our choices, especially in matters of faith, have eternal significance. He challenged us to consider what our lives would be like without Christ and urged both believers and non-believers to fully commit to Jesus.2025-04-1445 minChurch and StuffGod's Will for My LifeHave you ever wondered what God's will for your life is? In this message Pastor Brent shares what the Bible tells us the will of God for our life is, how to find our giftings, and how to walk it out in our daily lives. 2025-03-2459 minChurch and StuffDiscovering The Will of GodIn this message Senior Pastor Brent Powell helps us discover what the will of God for all believers. The truth is if we will keep the commands or Christ and be obedient to live them out He will come and manifest himself to us John 14:21. Don't forget to subscribe to Church and Stuff on your favorite podcast platform to hear all God is doing in and through VLC.2025-03-0348 minChurch and StuffTransformed by a Renewed MindIn this message Senior Pastor Brent Powell shares the power of a life surrendered as a living sacrifice with a mind that has been Renewed by Christ. 2025-02-2447 minChurch and StuffGreat ExpectationsIn this message Pastor Brent Powell shares the power of entering into rest and allowing the rest of the Lord to restore our Expectation. Many become heart sick because of disappointment, delay, and trial. But when we come to the Lord he brings us into his heals our heart and restores our Expectation.2025-02-1051 minChurch and StuffWhen Giants are in your Promised LandIn this weeks message Pastor Brent Powell encourages us to keep pressing forward to conquer the giants that are in our Promised Land. God told the children of Israel to go into the land but only two believed that they were able to overtake the Giants and possess the land. Whose report will you believe? God's or Man's? 2025-01-2743 minChurch and StuffWilderness: The Land BetweenIn this message Pastor Brent Powell talks about the land that exists between when we are given our dream and reaching its fulfillment. That land is called the wilderness or for some it becomes a wasteland. It's a place of dependence, testing, character building, and perseverance. In the wilderness we prepare for the giants that stand between us and the dream God has given to us. 2025-01-2146 minChurch and StuffDifficulty on the path to your DreamGod has given each person a dream to pursue to bring glory to His name. Often times we struggle to reach that dream because of bullies and blockages along the way. Pastor Brent shares how we can identify our bullies and breakthrough the blockages that are trying to keep us from reaching our dreams. 2025-01-1350 min