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The Cost of Change — Changes —Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Making a decision to change your life with faith forward is something to celebrate. We may look forward to exciting new opportunities and improved results.

Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gives us an expectation of what it looks like to create prolonged and meaningful transformation in the message “The Cost of Change” from the collection of talks “Changes”.

Once we begin to step into our new habits, we must be committed to the price of this transformation. Temptation and setbacks are sure to come our way, but when we are loyal to the mission, we will see full spiritual restoration.

An Invitation To Change — Changes —Rich Wilkerson Jr.

The start of new year often symbolizes this one thing: change. A plethora of new resolutions to be stronger, better, smarter, and faster, push us forward as we hope to achieve our goals for the next 12 months. But as glamorous as new change may seem to be, reality proves that meaningful change hardly ever comes by easily.

Leading off the first talk of a new collection, “Changes,” Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gives us a guide to initiate positive transformation in a new message called “An Introduction to Change.”Everyone changes but not everyone improves.

Thankfully, as we embrace our identity in Jesus, we have the confidence to face our challenges head on, by believing in who he says he is and trusting in who he says we are. 

 

New Me, Who's This? — Manouchka Charles

Have you ever been looking for something and you walked right past it because it didn’t look the same as before? Could this be God’s plan for your life when others see you?
In a message kicking off the new year, Pastor Manouchka Charles  helps us cast vision for 2021 in the message “New Me, Who’s This?”
When God wants to do something new in our lives, we have to rid ourselves of our old ways. Complete transformation comes through aligning ourselves with God and surrendering all that is unlike him. As we remove, God replaces, with a double portion of blessing. People may not recognize the version of you that is clothed in godly strength and humility but this is the "new" that God wants for you.

Reflect Sunday — VOUS Team

As a church, we’ve decided to take this last Sunday to rest and reflect, and boy, has 2020 given us a lot to think about.

Join the VOUS Team looking back on all the good that has happened in the life of VOUS Church this year. We hope this walk through memory lane inspires you to reminisce on your own good times.

Though this marks the last Sunday of the year, we know the future is bright. Thank you for walking the journey with us. Onward to 2021!

Gods Dysfunctional Family — Christmas With Vous — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

When we read into the lineage of Jesus it is clear that the build up to the Christmas story was far from perfect.
In a Christmas special, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. speaks on the subject “God’s Dysfunctional Family” to let us know that God is not afraid of our humanity.
Regardless of our bloodline and personal histories, our value comes from our association with Jesus. Don’t let the rejection of others override the approval of God. He is ready to make something beautiful out of our messy stories.

To God Be The Glory — Play the Long Game — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Seeds are rarely raved about, perhaps it’s because it’s the fruit that signal a miracle. But as believers we must recognize that our God sows blessings in seed format and produces a harvest all for his glory. In a final installment of the “Play the Long Game” collection, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. preaches “To God Be The Glory” where we are reminded every seed we plant today can tell generations to come of the goodness of our savior. It is the work ethic of proper seed sowing, planting, and tending that produces longevity of a vision. Through consistent care and generosity, we can be encouraged that others beyond our generation will reap from the harvest.

Can You See It? — Play The Long Game — DawnCheré Wilkerson

The “see it to believe it” mindset clashes with the faith-filled patience required for believers. In fact, our belief in God hinges on our trust in the very thing we do not see.
Although the world would offer us an encyclopedia of excuses to lose sight of what God is trying to do, through faith we are offered a glimpse at the bigger picture. In an installment of the “Play The Long Game” collection, Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson opens our eyes in the talk “Can You See It?”
In this long game, when we don’t see our dreams come to fruition instantly, we can fix our eyes on the one who can. Whether we can see it or not our faith is the very assurance that propels us to a hopeful future.

Long Walk Home — Play The Long Game — Earl McClellan

You may find yourself in a distant place and unsure of how to get back home. Many times we haven’t lost our way, but rather think we are too far to return.

As we continue the collection “Play the Long Game,” Pastor Earl McClellan talks on a “Long Walk Home,” reminding us that we are never too far away.

Wherever we may find ourselves God’s loving arms are always waiting to run towards us. Once he embraces us and restores us we should never forget that people along our path helped us get back. Let us never grow so comfortable as to not leave our homes and help others that are on their way. God is ridiculously generous toward us. Let us be the same towards others.

Gradual Gains — Play The Long Game — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Without clear markers it’s impossible to see your progress. The result isn’t always readily apparent because sometimes it’s small. But God is working inch by inch. 

In the continuation of the “Play the Long Game” collection, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. challenges us to appreciate the “Gradual Gains.” It’s the small marks that God is creating daily that come together to tell the ultimate work of his grace. 

Slowly but surely, God prunes and sharpens us for more. As his grander plan for our lives is measured in seasons rather than seconds.

A Just Cause — Vision Sunday — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Know that when it comes to God’s preparation, design, and plan for your life, it is never rushed and never delayed. It is done with excellence. Sometimes, this timing is longer than what you had planned. In a culture that glorifies instant gratification, it can seem painful and counterintuitive to accept.

Kicking off the new series and vision for 2021, “Play the Long Game”, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. shares  “A Just Cause”, which lays out a safety net for enduring the setbacks and hardships in reaching goals and growth throughout life.

Enduring the hardship requires commitment to our Godly calling. Further, when we prepare for the battle, manage the monotony, and continue to clarify our calling, we can be confident that we will not just endure, but be more than conquerors stepping in to our future.