🔥 Summary:The greatest threat to the church today isn’t persecution—it’s the absence of blacksmiths. In this riveting message from 1 Samuel 13, Pastor Adam Dragoon delivers a prophetic warning for today’s believers: when the church stops forging disciples, we forfeit the fight.Drawing parallels from the recommissioning of the USS Wisconsin to the spiritual battles of our time, this sermon unpacks how the church has traded spiritual training for entertainment, swapped discipleship for influencers, and surrendered our weapons to the enemy.📖 Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19–22🛠️ Theme: Discipleship, spiritual warfare, generational transfer⚔️ Main Message: You cannot win spiritual battles without forged weapons—and forged weapons require blacksmiths.⛓️ In This Message You’ll Learn: • Why spiritual weapons are missing in today’s churches • How generational discipleship secures victory • The cost of outsourcing spiritual formation to the world • What it means to be a blacksmith in the Kingdom of God • How to rise up and disciple the next generation before it’s too late👊 This message will challenge, equip, and awaken you to your role in God’s plan.🧱 The forge is open. Will you pick up the hammer?Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:00] - USS Wisconsin: A Lesson in Passing Down Knowledge[03:25] - The Old Salts Return: Training the Next Generation[05:26] - The Miracle of Transferred Wisdom[06:28] - The Church’s Ancient Technology[08:00] - The Strategy of Suppression: No Blacksmiths in Israel[11:21] - The Church as a Forge, Not a Museum[13:30] - Substituting the Relying on the Enemy[17:54] - The Shortage of Mentors and the Call to Discipleship[22:29] - The Cost of Failing to Train the Next Generation[25:00] - Paul’s Pattern: Four Generations of Discipleship[28:46] - The Church as Boot Camp: Multiplying Disciples[32:41] - The Power of Spiritual Fathers and Teachers[36:19] - Where Are the Blacksmiths? The Call to Invest[37:11] - The Dirty Work of Discipleship[38:10] - The Call to Salvation and Spiritual Influence[41:43] - Praying for Blacksmiths: A Church That Shapes Lives👉 Subscribe for more life-changing sermons that confront complacency and call the church back to its mission.Show NotesDid you benefit from this message? Support our ministry with a generous donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vbph.org/events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you in Hampton Roads and want to visit our church? Come join us IRL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23452⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Are you stuck in a cycle of overthinking, anxiety, and fear? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this gripping and deeply relatable sermon, Pastor Adam Dragoon uncovers the sin of catastrophizing—the spiritual trap of always assuming the worst, magnifying minor issues, and losing trust in God’s promises.🔍 Drawing from Isaiah 30, the story of the 12 spies, and even the Apostle Paul’s own moments of despair, Pastor Dragoon exposes the mental and spiritual distortion that leads to anxiety, pessimism, and paralysis. But more than that, he points to faith as the cure—a renewed mind and a rock-solid trust in the God who sees the end from the beginning.FULL SERMON BREAKDOWN: https://vbph.org/sermons/2025/5/5/sin-of-catastrophizing📖 Key Scriptures: • Isaiah 30:1–3 • Philippians 4:6–7 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 • Romans 8:28 • Psalm 61:2🔥 This message isn’t just for “worriers”—it’s for perfectionists, overthinkers, discouraged parents, and anyone who’s ever said, “It’s all falling apart.” It’s time to break the cycle. Watch now and find freedom from fear through biblical truth.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:39] - The Sin of Catastrophizing: A Modern Example[03:28] - Isaiah 30: Trusting in the Shadow of Egypt[05:10] - Defining Catastrophic Thinking[06:45] - Biblical Examples: The Spies and Paul[10:27] - Everyday Catastrophizing: Health, Relationships, and Parenting[12:20] - Perfectionism, Pessimism, and Overthinking[14:46] - The Spiritual Root: Doubt and Rebellion[17:30] - Trusting in the Flesh vs. Trusting in God[20:45] - The Shadow of Egypt: False Security[23:14] - The Cure: Faith Over Fear[25:50] - Gaining God’s Perspective[28:30] - Practical Steps: Renewing the Mind[31:00] - Five Scriptures for Victory[33:45] - Focusing on Today, Trusting for Tomorrow[36:00] - A Call to Faith and Prayer👇 Hit “Like,” Subscribe, and Share this message with someone who needs it.#FaithOverFear #ChristianSermon #MentalHealthAndFaith #AdamDragoon #ThePottersHouse

Summary:Men, in particular, face challenges in forming deep friendships due to societal expectations, pride, and a survivalist mentality. Yet, the Bible encourages us to seek out and invest in meaningful relationships. The story of David and Jonathan exemplifies the power of brotherhood, demonstrating loyalty, sacrifice, and a lasting legacy.

Chapters:

- [00:00] - Welcome

- [02:00] - Introduction to Ecclesiastes 4

- [05:30] - The Basketball Analogy

- [08:15] - The Importance of Teamwork

- [12:00] - Childhood Friendships

- [15:45] - The Jewish Synagogue Model

- [20:00] - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Explained

- [27:29] - The Necessity of Brotherhood

- [32:00] - Overcoming Isolation

- [35:45] - The Story of David and Jonathan

- [40:28] - Eternal Investments

- [45:45] - Building Strong Friendships

- [50:53] - Prayer and Reflection

- [55:00] - Closing Remarks and Worship

Takeaways:1. The Power of Teamwork: Just as a basketball team relies on each player, the kingdom of God thrives on unity and collaboration. We are called to lay down individual goals for the greater good, working together to fulfill God's purpose. [08:15]2. The Necessity of Brotherhood: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 emphasizes the importance of companionship in shared labor, support during falls, warmth in cold seasons, and strength in battle. We are not meant to journey through life alone. [27:29]3. Overcoming Isolation: Men often struggle with forming deep friendships due to societal expectations and pride. Yet, the Bible encourages us to seek out and invest in meaningful relationships, as they are vital for spiritual growth and support. [40:28]4. The Legacy of Friendship: The story of David and Jonathan exemplifies the power of brotherhood, demonstrating loyalty, sacrifice, and a lasting legacy. Every David needs a Jonathan, and every Jonathan needs a David. [45:45]5. Eternal Investments: Relationships are the most precious investment we can make, as they are the only treasures we will carry with us beyond this life. Let us strive to build strong, godly friendships that reflect the love of Christ. [50:53]Show NotesDid you benefit from this message? Support our ministry with a generous donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://give.vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vbph.org/events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let us know if this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you in Hampton Roads and want to visit our church? Come join us IRL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23452⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takingthelandpodcast.com

Summary

In this sermon, Pastor Adam explores the concept of 'stolen valor' in both military and spiritual contexts, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in faith. He draws parallels between the upper room experiences in the Bible and the need for believers to seek genuine encounters with God through prayer and unity. The message challenges listeners to reflect on their spiritual lives and the necessity of transformation through the Holy Spirit, ultimately calling for a commitment to live out their faith actively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Sermon and Theme of Valor

05:13 Understanding Stolen Valor in Spiritual Context

10:00 The Significance of the Upper Room

15:13 The Power of Unity and Prayer

20:07 The Transformation Through the Holy Spirit

24:59 The Call to Action and Personal Reflection

Takeaways

• Stolen valor in the military context reflects a deeper issue of authenticity in spiritual life.
• The upper room symbolizes a sacred space for divine encounters and transformation.
• Unity in prayer is essential for experiencing God's power.
• The early church's commitment to prayer and obedience led to significant transformation.
• Transformation requires effort and a willingness to seek God earnestly.
• The Holy Spirit empowers believers to fulfill their calling and purpose.
• Authenticity in faith is crucial; claiming to be a follower without action is 'stolen valor.'
• The church today must strive for the same unity and purpose as the early church.
• Revival begins with personal commitment and seeking God in the upper room.
• God is always ready to meet us in the upper room; we must make the effort to go there.

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SummaryIn this message, Pastor Adam emphasizes the transformative power of God's Word and the importance of building a personal relationship with God through prayer and communication. He illustrates this with the story of two pen pals, Ruth and Beryl, who maintained a deep friendship over decades without ever meeting in person. Dragoon encourages listeners to approach God as a friend, intercede for others, and seek to know God's ways and promises. He highlights the significance of desiring to see God's glory and the invitation to deepen one's relationship with Him.Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[03:23] - The Story of Ruth and Beryl[07:24] - The Golden Calf Incident[10:27] - Moses' Intercession[12:20] - God's Grace and Mercy[14:47] - Building a Relationship with God[16:25] - Friendship with God[18:07] - Communication with God[20:04] - God's Friendship with Abraham[22:04] - Approaching God in Our Mess[24:05] - Fear God, But Don't Be Afraid[26:39] - God as Commander and Friend[28:25] - Knowing God's Way[29:59] - God's Higher Ways[31:49] - Praying God's Promises[33:37] - Persistence in Prayer[36:15] - The Persistent Widow[38:31] - Show Me Your Glory[40:11] - The Dark Room of Prayer[42:26] - Following God's Voice[44:39] - Invitation to Know GodTakeawaysThe Word of God has the power to transform lives.Building relationships requires communication and effort.Intercession is a vital part of our relationship with God.Prayer is essential for knowing God personally.God's grace allows us to approach Him without fear.Knowing God's ways is more important than just knowing His Word.We should pray God's promises over our lives.Desiring to see God's glory is a sign of a deep relationship.Friendship with God is accessible to everyone.God is waiting for us to seek Him and develop our relationship.Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: https://vbph.org/eventsSubscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVBSubscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcastWant to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025Please let us know how this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@vbph.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/vbph_church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you in Hampton Roads and want to visit our church? Come join us IRL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23452⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takingthelandpodcast.com⁠

SUMMARYSummaryIn this message, Pastor Adam explores the story of Jacob from Genesis, focusing on his journey back to Bethel, the house of God. He emphasizes the importance of obedience to God, the removal of idols from our lives, and the transformative power of God's presence. The message highlights that God is with us in our everyday lives and that obedience leads to divine protection and blessings.[00:00] - Welcome[02:00] - Introduction to Jacob's Journey[04:31] - God's Presence Everywhere[06:39] - Jacob's Encounter with God[09:38] - The Call to Obedience[12:12] - Ridding Our Lives of Idols[14:33] - The Symbolism of Changing Garments[17:27] - The Importance of Sanctification[20:40] - God's Supernatural Protection[23:54] - The Safest Place in God's Plan[26:07] - Testimonies of God's Protection[28:30] - Biblical Examples of Divine Protection[32:03] - Confidence in God's Protection[34:25] - The Blessing of Obedience[36:44] - Responding to God's Call[39:16] - Invitation to Salvation[41:26] - Call to Believers[44:44] - Closing Prayer and Altar CallTakeawaysObedience to God leads to radical life change.God's presence is not limited to a physical location.Repentance is a continuous process, not a one-time event.Removing idols is essential for spiritual growth.God's protection is promised to those who obey Him.Transformation comes from responding to God's call.The safest place is in the center of God's will.God's blessings are often hidden behind obedience.Faith and trust are the antidotes to anxiety and fear.God desires a personal relationship with each believer.Sound Bites"God is with you wherever you are.""Repentance is a daily recognition.""What idols is God pointing at in your life?""God protects those who walk in obedience.""The safest place is in God's plan for your life.""Obedience puts you in God's supernatural covering.""You are the temple of God.""God's greatest blessings are hidden behind obedience."Keep up with all the latest events happening at VBPH: https://vbph.org/eventsSubscribe to text updates by sending the keyword "ALERTS" to 757-785-9881Follow our YouTube channel for all the latest video content: https://www.youtube.com/PottersHouseVBSubscribe to our VBPH Sermon Podcast to never miss a message: https://podfollow.com/vbph-sermon-podcastWant to read through the Bible with us this year? Join our YouVersion Bible Reading Plan here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/VBPH-BiblePlan-2025Please let us know how this message has influenced you by connecting with us using one of these options:Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@vbph.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/vbph_church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vbph.church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you in Hampton Roads and want to visit our church? Come join us IRL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1045 Lynnhaven Pkwy., Virginia Beach, VA 23452⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let us know you're coming: https://form.church/vgSQszyXdkGlOgqDFnG6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Looking for more fellowship sermons? Check out TAKING THE LAND - CFM Sermon Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takingthelandpodcast.com⁠