Sermons by Jamie Nunnally (Page 12)
Worst Christmas Ever, Part 1: The Pregnancy
Have you ever been disappointed, discouraged or depressed at Christmas? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares a fresh look at the first Christmas ever, which may have been the worst Christmas ever. 3 keys to avoid having the worst Christmas ever: Adjust your expectations Embrace God’s perspective Repurpose your pain. Adjust Your Expectations:Disappointment occurs…
Open Handed, Part 3: Give to Get to Give
Biblical generosity isn’t giving because you have to, nor is it giving so you can get stuff from God. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains the true results of giving as he concludes our Open Handed series. Being open handed is adopting a lifestyle of holding loosely to your resources so you can live a generous life. Give to get to give: If we are going to…
Open Handed, Part 2: Money Problems
Do you have “money problems”? The world says you have “money problems” when you don’t have money. The Bible says you have “money problems” when money has you. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares warnings and remedies in our struggle with money. Being open handed is adopting a lifestyle of holding loosely to your resources so you can live a generous…
Open Handed Part 1: Living Generously
Christians know we are supposed to give to others. But what’s the difference between being giving and being generous? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how living generously is the way of Jesus-followers. You have a choice between generosity or greed. Greed produces owners, generosity produces stewards.Greed says this is mine. Generosity says this is…
Centered Part 4 – Reaching In
Christianity is a team effort, not a solo endeavor. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how “reaching in” is an important part of our spiritual growth. Centered Part 4 – Reaching In Christianity is a team effort, not a solo endeavor. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how “reaching in” is an important part of our spiritual…
Centered Part 3 – Reaching Out
Is the church reaching out in the way God is asking us to? How should we reach out? Who should we reach out to? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally continues our Centered series with a message entitled Reaching Out. At VFC, this is our strategy for your spiritual growth – to be centered on the cross. There are four sections on a cross: Growing Deep, Growing Up,…
Centered part 2 – Growing Up
Are you growing up? VFC’s strategy for your spiritual growth is to be centered on the cross. There are four sections on a cross: Growing Deep, Growing Up, Reaching Out, Reaching In. The goal is for all four of these to be working in equal amounts, where you stay the center. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how we can grow up into spiritual maturity.1…
Centered – Part 1: Growing Deep
Are you growing deep? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares how to grow deep in the Lord. VFC’s strategy for your spiritual growth is to be centered on the cross.There are four sections on a cross: Growing Deep, Growing Up, Reaching Out, Reaching In. The goal is for all four of these to be working in equal amounts, where you stay the center at the heart of Jesus.…
Biting the Apple part 2: Overcoming Temptation
You will never be sinless, but you can learn to sin less. In this message, Pastor Jamie shares the key: overcoming temptation. Matthew 26:41“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 “The temptations in your life are…
Biting the Apple Pt. 1 – What is Sin?
Many Christians seem either obsessed with calling out sin or they ignore it altogether. But what does the Bible say? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares what you need to know about sin. What is sin?To sin is to do something wrong or to trespass. Sin is any behavior, whether done intentionally or accidentally, that is outside of God’s boundaries. Romans 3:23 “for all have…