The first mention of a coming Messiah is found in Genesis 3:15, “And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike His heel.” After the serpent leads Adam and Eve into sin, humankind is trapped in a cosmic […]
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Announcements 12.22.25
FROM PASTOR LEONARD This Sunday, December 28, I will give my final sermon – “Are You a Dreamer?” as your senior pastor. I hope you can be in-service. If you can’t, please be present in spirit and pray for me. I am really excited about VJF’s future. Lesley and I will be in there with […]
“Friendship with God”
In Proverbs 3:32, we read, He offers His friendship to the godly. In the first part of that verse we read, Such wicked people are detestable to the LORD, but He offers his friendship to the godly. How do we develop a strong friendship with God? 1. We must be honest with God. We must be honest with God […]
Announcements 12.15.25
INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to come at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to sell […]
Announcements 12.08.25
INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to come at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to sell […]
“Taking God at His Word”
When was the last time you said to someone, “Can I take you at your word?” That question suggests a lack of trust. Years ago, people concluded a deal with a handshake or word of mouth. It seems that those days are long gone. It is so different from God. Evidence of His faithfulness is […]
Announcements 12.01.25
INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to come at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to hard […]
“Giving Thanks”
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Ps. 100:4-5 (NIV) Each of us has so much to be thankful for. If we were to make a “top ten” […]
Announcements 11.24.25
INVITE YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS TO CHURCH DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON! Christmas is a great time to invite family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers to church. People are often more willing to come at Christmas time than at any other time of the year. Inviting is simply part of building relationships. You don’t need to hard-sell. […]
“Mentoring”
As I finish my role as Senior Pastor, I am taking time to reflect on the impact of my life and teaching on the people that I have had the privilege of pastoring. I frequently have people come up and say, “Pastor, your ministry has meant so much to me over the years.” I am […]
