Connect v.2.2 <![CDATA[Victory Baptist Church, Stafford, VA]]> http://victoryforlife.org/ Sermon podcasts from Victory Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia]]> en-us Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:10:25 GMT podcasts@victoryforlife.org vkdelaossa@gmail.com http://victoryforlife.org/clientimages/51938/vbc_logo.jpg <![CDATA[Victory Baptist Church, Stafford, VA]]> http://victoryforlife.org/ <![CDATA[Judging Ourselves]]> Paul speaks of us looking at our lives before we observe communion to see if there is anything going on in our lives that would cause us to partake of the Lord's Table in an unworthy manner. In preparation for observing the Lord's Supper, Pastor John Hodgen delivers a message entitled "Judging Ourselves."]]> Mon, 5 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=93344 <![CDATA[Why We are Here]]> Why didn't God take us to Heaven when He saved us? Why are we still here? What does God want to do through us as individuals and as a church body? These questions need to be asked on a regular basis so we don't forget "Why We are Here," which is the title of this message from Pastor John Hodgen.]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=93159 <![CDATA[The Last Hours of Christ]]> On Palm Sunday, Pastor John takes an in-depth look at exactly what Jesus went through during the last hours of his life, up through the cruxifixion.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=92855 <![CDATA[Why Did Jesus Have to Die?]]> As we look towards Easter, Pastor John delivers a sermon entitled "Why Did Jesus Have to Die?" Many times, we forget that though Jesus did die to save us, there is a lot involved in that salvation.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=92828 <![CDATA[The Hope We Have]]> When we are dealing with things in our lives that keep us from being all that we can be for Christ, we can rejoice in the hope that Christ has the power to make the changes in our lives that need to be made. As we yield more and more to Him, that hope proves to be greater and more powerful than we can imagine!]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=92821 <![CDATA[Where Do We Stand With Jesus?]]> In this message, Pastor John challenges everyone to take stock of where they stand with Jesus.]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=92223 <![CDATA[Denial is not a River in Egypt]]> Pastor John has said many times that people come through the doors of our church with smiles on their faces, but inside their hearts are breaking. Our churches are filled with broken people. The first step towards being made whole in Jesus is to admit that we are denying the hurt and pain. Pastor John Hodgen takes a look at dealing with denial in this message.]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=91919 <![CDATA[Forgiveness]]> Forgiveness is unique in that it is something we all want from others, but are so hesitant in giving it to others. In this message, Pastor John Hodgen looks at why we should forgive from God's standpoint, from our own standpoint, as well as how we should forgive.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=90395 <![CDATA[How Can We Be Like God?]]> In his letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul told the church that they were to be imitators of God. How do we do that? Pastor John Hodgen talks about that in this message.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=90389 <![CDATA[The True Story of the Wise Men]]> Every Christmas, we see a romanticized version of the Magi. In this message, Pastor John Hodgen looks at the truth about the wise men, a truth that is much more wonderful than the fictional accounts!]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=90388 <![CDATA[Give Thanks]]> This is the time of year when we pause to give thanks to God. What are some of the things we should be giving thanks for? Pastor John Hodgen speaks about this.]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=90380 <![CDATA[The Place of Prayer]]> In conjunction with our 40 Days of Prayer, Pastor John Hodgen starts a new sermon series on prayer. This week, we will look at "The Place of Prayer."]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=87596 <![CDATA[A Humble Prayer]]> Pastor John continues the series "In Christ" with the message "A Humble Prayer." Paul is praying for some specific things for the church. We'll see how it applies to us today. The scripture comes from Ephesians 3:14-19.]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=85975 <![CDATA[The Way We Were]]> Our series "In Christ" continues, as Pastor John Hodgen brings the message "The Way We Were." Paul was sharing with the Ephesian church what kind of people they were before they came to know Christ. We were the same kind of people, and Paul shares how because of who we are in Christ, we don't have to live like that anymore.]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=85475 <![CDATA[Paul's Prayer]]> Pastor John continues our study of Ephesians, "In Christ," with the message "Paul's Prayer." The apostle told the church at Ephesus that he was praying for them. We will take a look at what he prayed, and why we should be praying the same things for the church today.]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=85474 <![CDATA[The Proof of Our Faith]]> Pastor John Hodgen continues the series "In Christ" with the message "The Proof of Our Faith." Paul told the church at Ephesus that he had heard of their faith and love. What was their faith and love in, and what were the results?]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=85473 <![CDATA[We are Redeemed]]> In "We are Redeemed," we see how according to God's good will and purpose, we as Christ followers were redeemed to God by the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Pastor John Hodgen preached from Ephesians 1:7-10.]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84679 <![CDATA[The Chosen]]> Pastor John preaches from Ephesians 1.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84584 <![CDATA[Leaving a Legacy]]> Pastor John preaches from 2 Timothy.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84583 <![CDATA[Working Out]]> Pastor John Hodgen preaches from Phillipians 2.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84582 <![CDATA[Four Tragically Good Things About Hell]]> Pastor John Hodgen.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84581 <![CDATA[The Perils of Hell]]> Pastor John Hodgen preaches from Revelation 20.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=84580 <![CDATA[How Are We To Give?]]> God has given us all time, talents and treasures to use for His glory. Tithing is part of being a good steward of the treasure that God gives us. In this message, Pastor John looks at how and why we are supposed to give of our finance's to God's work. Scripture is from 2 Corinthians 9:1-8.]]> Sat, 6 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=75690 <![CDATA[Why Are We Here?]]> Victory's mission statement reads "Victory Baptist Church exists to love, reach, teach, empower and serve people in the name of Jesus Christ." Pastor John examines this more closely to the message "Why Are We Here?" The scripture is from John 15:12-17.]]> Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=74966 <![CDATA[School is Cool]]> Pastor John preaches about the importance of Sunday School. Scripture is from Matthew 28:18-20.]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=74768 <![CDATA[A Worthy Manner]]> Pastor John preaches a message about taking the Lord's Supper in a worthy manner. Scripture for this sermon comes from Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 11.]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=74426 <![CDATA[No More Excuses]]> We are really good at giving reasons not to serve God. This is nothing new. Even Moses did it! In this message, we see how God showed him that they were not reasons, but excuses. If we want to be obedient to God, there can be "No More Excuses". The scripture for this sermon is Exodus 4:1-17.]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=74171 <![CDATA[What Does it Mean to Abide?]]> Pastor John Hodgen preaches a follow-up sermon to "Abide in Me". The scripture is from John 15:1-10.]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=73765 <![CDATA[Abide in Me]]> Pastor John Hodgen preaches from John 15:1-10.]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://victoryforlife.org/templates/default.asp?id=51938&PG=xCast&LID=9403&CID=73764 <![CDATA[1 Chronicles 7:13-14]]> Pastor John Hodgen preaches from 1 Chronicles 7:13-14 and talks about some of the issues facing our nation today.
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