Sermons by Jamie Nunnally (Page 14)
Idol Minds Part 4: Pleasure
We worship at the altar of pleasure when we turn gifts into gods.Ecclesiastes 2:1,10-11 “If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world.” C.S. Lewis Three idols of pleasure that fail to deliver:THE IDOL OF FOODRomans 14:17“for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but…
Idol Minds part 3: Power
Has the idol of “power” captured your focus? An idol is anything or anyone we allow to take the place of God in our lives, anything or anyone we worship, anything or anyone that you serve. We must choose who we will serve: your default will be to serve the idols passed along to you by your family and by your culture. We get rid of idols in three steps: recognize, repent…
Idol Minds Part 2: People
Do you have idols in your life? Did you know that people can be idols in your life? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares a warning and a remedy concerning our relationships. An idol is anything or anyone we allow to take the place of God in our lives, anything or anyone we worship, anything or anyone that you serve. We must choose who we will serve: your default…
Idol Minds Part 1: American Idols
Although you may not have a statue of Buddha in your home, we all struggle with idolatry. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally explains why idolatry is such a big deal and what we can do about it. Here are some idols that you might have:FoodSexEntertainmentHobbiesLeisureSuccessMoneyPossessionsRomanceFamilyYourself These can be gifts in our lives. But,good gifts make bad…
You Asked For It
Do you have questions about faith? That’s ok! Questions help us learn and grow. Jesus welcomed and answered questions. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally answers part 1 of questions that were submitted by the VFC church family. If Adam and Eve were the first people, where did Cain’s wife come from? Genesis 4:17 If Jesus died on Friday and wasn’t there on Sunday…
Baggage: Live Free, Travel Light
How much baggage are you carrying? We accrue baggage as we go through life, and we can we can choose to pick it up or put it down. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us how to travel light. Our baggage slows us down.Hebrews 12:1 “… let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the…
Easter: Belong. Believe. Become
We often focus on Jesus dying on a cross, but our faith is REALLY about Jesus living and breathing AFTER dying on a cross. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally, shares how the death of Jesus makes the way for each of us to belong, believe, and become in this life. John 11:25 “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even…
Culture Shock Part 4: Kingdom Communication
Every culture has their own language. So, what is the language of God’s Kingdom? In this message, Pastor Jamie shares how we can use our words for His glory. In the New Testament, James says that whoever tames his tongue is a perfect man. One of things that makes up a culture is language, and there is a Kingdom language that Christians are supposed to speak. Your…
Culture Shock Part 3: You Are What You Eat
You’ve heard that “You are what you eat.” Do you know that this applies to your spiritual life? So, what did you eat today? In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to make sure that you are properly feeding yourself spiritually. Food is one of the things that make up a culture.We were created to require constant intake and that intake determines our output.…
Culture Shock part 2: Kingdom Clothes
Different cultures have different clothing styles. So, what are people in the Kingdom of God supposed to be wearing? In this series, we are learning how to be in the world but not of the world. In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares the essentials of walking in your kingdom identity and authority. Your clothing reveals your identity.Mark 10:50 – “Throwing his cloak…