Canyon Creek Church

Welcome to Venture Church’s Part Two of the Kingdom Builders series! Pastor Christian Beck dives deeper into the vision and practical steps for becoming a Kingdom Builder. Learn about our three core objectives: expanding the global mission, making a local impact, and developing future leaders. Discover how to align your head, heart, and hands to participate in Jesus’ mission.

In this episode of Venture Church, Pastor Christian Lynn Beck invites us into the life-changing mission of becoming “Kingdom Builders.” Learn how every Christian is called to work together in faith to build God’s Kingdom, restore lives, and make Jesus famous everywhere. 

This Sunday, we continue the story of Jacob and Esau from Genesis 27. Dive deep into Jacob’s transformation—from a deceiver to a man of God—as he encounters breakthrough moments: a dream of promise, a confrontation with Laban, and an unforgettable wrestling match with God. Discover how these moments can inspire us to step into our breakthroughs in 2025.0:00 Introduction: Jacob and Esau’s Story  2:16 The Significance of the Birthright and Blessing  5:57 Jacob’s Deceptive Nature: The Setup for Breakthrough  10:35 The Dream at Bethel: God’s Promise to Jacob  15:48 Facing Laban: Jacob Meets His Match  21:43 Wrestling with God: A Life-Changing Encounter  28:12 Reconciliation with Esau: Forgiveness and Redemption  33:40 Application: Steps to Your Breakthrough  38:15 Closing Prayer and Encouragement  

“Discover the true joy of Christmas in this heartfelt message. Reflecting on the anticipation of Christ’s coming, the story of the Incarnation, and how Jesus brings lasting joy into our lives, this sermon encourages us to embrace and share the miracle of Christmas. Join us in celebrating the hope, peace, and joy of the season, and invite someone to experience the transformative power of Jesus this Christmas Eve!”

Join us for an inspiring message exploring the story of Abraham’s faith journey in Genesis. Learn how God’s promises, tests, and provision shape our faith and trust in Him. Dive into the miracle offering, understanding Jehovah Jireh as our provider, and discovering how faith grows through challenges and obedience.0:00 - Welcome and Introduction0:36 - Remembering the Tests of Life1:11 - Journey into Genesis: Abraham's Story Begins2:15 - God's Promise and Abraham's Response4:36 - Trusting God vs. Following Human Reasoning6:32 - Reflection: Tests of Faith in Our Journey with Jesus9:09 - The Doubts and Faith of Abraham and Sarah12:28 - The Consequences of Our Own Plans14:17 - God's Covenant and Reminder of His Promise17:12 - Sarah and Abraham’s Laughter at God’s Plan21:09 - The Test of Isaac: God’s Unbearable Request27:06 - Faith in Action: Abraham's Obedience29:33 - God’s Provision: Jehovah Jireh36:11 - Jesus Foreshadowed in the Story of Isaac38:00 - Miracle Offering: Trusting God in Generosity41:24 - Prayer and

Join us as we delve into Genesis 13–19, exploring the story of Abraham, Lot, and the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Pastor Christian Lembeck leads us through the contrasts between faithfulness and rebellion, humility and corruption, and God’s unfathomable grace amidst judgment. Discover the profound lessons from this biblical narrative and how they challenge us to bring light into our cities today.Timestamps:• 00:00 - 00:27 – Welcome & Introduction Pastor Christian Lembeck welcomes everyone to Venture Church and introduces today’s message: Genesis 13–19, focusing on Abraham, Lot, and Sodom and Gomorrah.• 00:28 - 02:26 – The Story of Abraham: Imperfect Faithfulness Abraham’s journey of faith is contrasted with the sinful culture of Sodom and Gomorrah, emphasizing God’s grace and Abraham’s role as an example.• 02:27 - 03:37 – Two Paths of Life: Trust vs. Rebellion The choice between trusting God and following self-made paths is outlined using Abraham’s faith and Sodom’s corruption as examples.• 03:3

Join us as we dive back into the book of Genesis, exploring the story of Abraham in Genesis 12. Pastor Brandon unpacks the profound lessons from Abraham’s life—his faith, obedience, and even his failures. Discover how Abraham’s journey parallels our struggles and victories in trusting God’s promises. Don’t miss this powerful message that will inspire you to step out in faith and believe in God’s provision for your life.00:00:00 - Opening Prayer00:00:34 - Introduction: The Two Halves of Genesis00:01:14 - Abraham: A Journey of Faith and Obedience00:03:01 - Why Abraham is Central to Scripture00:05:26 - God’s Call to Abraham: Go from Your Country00:08:14 - Abraham’s Faith and the Test of Obedience00:13:18 - Relating to Abraham’s Failures00:15:19 - The Four Failures of Abraham00:21:26 - Abraham’s Second Command: Be a Blessing00:24:27 - How We’re Called to Be a Blessing Too00:27:33 - The Tests that Follow Obedience00:31:08 - Abraham’s Journey to Egypt and Its Consequences00:36:10 - Lessons from Abraham’s Doubt and

In today’s message, Pastor Morgan dives into Genesis 11, exploring the story of the Tower of Babel and its relevance for us. He unpacks humanity’s tendency to build personal empires, often at the expense of our relationship with God, and contrasts this with God’s ultimate invitation to partner in His kingdom. We’re reminded that while ambition and achievement aren’t wrong, true fulfillment and purpose come from aligning our lives with God’s will. Join us as we reflect on what it means to heed God’s invitation to “come” and find purpose in building His kingdom.00:00 - Pastor’s Introduction & Gratitude for Community00:22 - Reflecting on Support and Joy in Ministry00:48 - Introducing the Genesis Series & Humanity’s Story02:28 - Setting the Scene: Post-Flood & God’s Promise04:16 - Noah’s Descendants and the Call to Multiply05:03 - Tower of Babel: Humanity’s Ambition and Unity06:07 - The Meaning Behind Tall Structures & Humanity’s Flex08:16 - Motivations of Fame, Security, and Independence10:23 - M

In this powerful message, Pastor Brandon from Venture Church takes us through a deep dive into Genesis Chapter 5. In this teaching, Pastor Brandon puts on his “Doctor Brandon hat” and helps us see God’s patience and mercy through the genealogy of Adam, ultimately revealing a hidden prophecy of Jesus’ coming. You’ll hear about the incredible significance behind names like Methuselah, Enoch, and Noah, and how each of them plays a crucial role in God’s redemptive story. This message will challenge and inspire you to see the Bible in a new light and recognize how God’s plan for our salvation has been in motion since the beginning of time. Don’t miss this eye-opening sermon that will leave you in awe of God’s depth of love and mercy for you. Grab your Bibles and get ready to dig deep into the Word! Key Topics: • The genealogy of Genesis 5 explained• The prophetic meaning of Methuselah’s name• The hidden message in the lineage of Adam to Noah• God’s patience and mercy throughout history• The prophecy of Jesus’ seco

In this message, Pastor Brandon shares a gripping sermon on the story of Cain and Abel from Genesis, exploring how sin and the human desire for revenge and judgment can lead to devastation. Cain’s jealousy and rage lead to the first murder in history, and Pastor Brandon discusses how revenge, pride, and anger create cursed lives for many. However, this message also highlights God’s mercy, offering hope for those willing to confess and repent. Learn how God’s mercy triumphs over judgment and how to break free from the destructive cycle of revenge.

Dive deep into Genesis 3 as Pastor Brandon explores the timeless battle of good vs. evil. We reflect on the deception of the enemy, the fall of man, and how sin separates us from God. This powerful sermon shows us the hope and redemption offered through Jesus Christ. Learn how we can recognize the lies of Satan, choose life over death, and walk in the grace of God. Timestamps for Chapters: • 00:00 – Reflections on Church’s Early Days• 00:54 – Introduction to Genesis 2:16 & Prayer• 01:41 – Good News and Bad News in Life• 02:36 – The Creation Story: Good News in Genesis• 03:32 – Introduction to Genesis 3: The Fall of Man• 04:36 – The Serpent’s Deception• 06:21 – Understanding the Enemy’s Attributes• 08:02 – Satan’s Lies: “It’s Not That Bad” & “This is My Truth”• 10:34 – How Sin Separates Us from God• 12:57 – Jesus’ Warning: Satan is a Liar and Murderer• 14:05 – The Original Sin and Human Nature• 16:02 – The Reality of Death and Romans 6:23• 18:48 – Adam and Eve Hide from God: The Consequences of Sin• 20

In this episode, we continue our journey through the Book of Genesis, focusing on Chapter 2. We explore the deeper meaning behind the creation story, the purpose of human existence, and the profound question: why did God give us a choice? We discuss how God formed humans, the significance of the Garden of Eden, and the meaning behind the Tree of Life and the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. This episode unpacks why choice is fundamental to love, the importance of relationships between humans and creation, and how these ancient truths impact our lives today. Discover the unique design of human relationships, the concept of dominion, and the freedom that comes from living in alignment with God’s purpose. Whether you’re familiar with the Bible or just curious about these age-old stories, this episode invites you to reflect on your own choices and their impact on your relationship with God, others, and yourself. Tune in to uncover the timeless lessons of Genesis and the powerful role of choice in our journey o

Discover the biblical account of creation in Genesis 1:1, where God (Elohim) creates the heavens and the earth. Explore the meaning of "Bara," the act of creating something from nothing, and how Moses, through this creation story, emphasizes the supremacy of one God amidst surrounding cultures with multiple deities. This episode delves into the significance of God's pattern of forming and filling the universe in six days. We also discuss hints of the Trinity in Scripture, references to Jesus as creator in John 1:1-3 and Colossians 1:15-17, and the deeper spiritual truths behind the formation of light, sky, land, and all living creatures. Finally, understand how mankind, created in God's image, holds a unique place in creation.Tune in for more insights on Genesis, the Trinity, and God’s divine creation plan! For a full breakdown, check out our latest podcast episode.