Valley Church Podcast

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Welcome to Valley Church podcast, where we are a community of real people with real problems, standing on the real promises of God, with a real purpose . Join us in embracing the beauty of imperfection, finding strength in vulnerability, and discovering the transformative power of faith. Check out tcogv.org for more faith based resources.

  1. 5d ago

    The Tongues | Pastor Ryan Williams

    What if speaking in tongues was never the main point of Acts chapter 2? Discover how Pentecost reversed the effects of Babel and revealed God's heart to reach every nation with the love of Jesus Christ. When most people hear the phrase speaking in tongues, they immediately think of something strange, confusing, or controversial. But what if Acts chapter 2 was never primarily about tongues at all? In this message from Acts chapter 2, we explore the miraculous moment when the Holy Spirit empowered ordinary believers to communicate the gospel across language barriers. What happened on the Day of Pentecost wasn't random—it was God's answer to a problem that began at the Tower of Babel. From Genesis to Acts, Scripture reveals a God who is determined to reach every nation, every tribe, every language, and every person with His love. The Holy Spirit wasn't given to create confusion but to overcome it. The miracle of Pentecost reminds us that God's heart has always been for the lost and that His love is the one language every person can understand. This message challenges us to look beyond the gifts of the Spirit and rediscover the mission of the Spirit: reaching people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. The same Spirit that empowered the early church still empowers believers today to share God's love with a divided world. Bible Verses: Acts 2:1–11 Genesis 11:1–9 Genesis 12:1–3 Matthew 24:14 Romans 8:38–39 Philippians 2:10–11 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 #TheTongues #BookOfActs #HolySpirit #SpeakingInTongues #Pentecost #Acts2 #BaptismInTheHolySpirit #LoveOfGod #GreatCommission #ValleyChurch #JesusSaves #ForTheOne #GospelForAllNations To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/ Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    1 hr
  2. Jun 1

    The Fire | Pastor Ryan Williams

    What if the fire of God was never meant to stay in a building—but to live in you? Discover the powerful connection between Pentecost, the Old Testament altar, and the Holy Spirit's fire in Acts chapter 2.     On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit didn't just come as a mighty rushing wind—He came with fire. In this message from Acts chapter 2, we explore the significance of the fire that rested on every believer and how it connects to the fire God first sent from heaven in the Old Testament. The same fire that burned on the altar for generations is the fire that now dwells within the people of God through the Holy Spirit. For centuries, the fire of God's presence was confined to a tabernacle and a temple. But after Jesus tore the veil through His sacrifice, everything changed. The fire found a new home—not in a building, but in believers. Maybe you've felt spiritually exhausted. Maybe life's pressures, distractions, and disappointments have caused your passion for God to fade. This message is a reminder that God never intended His fire to go out. The Holy Spirit still empowers, purifies, and ignites ordinary people to live extraordinary lives for Christ. The same fire that fell from heaven is still available today. Bible Verses: Acts 2:1–4 Leviticus 9:24 Leviticus 6:12–13 Matthew 27:51 Revelation 2:1–5 #TheFire #BookOfActs #Pentecost #HolySpirit #FireOfGod #Revival #Acts2 #SpiritEmpowered #ValleyChurch #HolySpiritFire #PresenceOfGod #JesusSaves To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    41 min
  3. May 25

    The Wind | Pastor Ryan Williams

    What if the missing piece in your spiritual life isn’t more effort—but a fresh wind from God? Discover the power of the Holy Spirit through Acts chapter 2 and the Day of Pentecost.    On the Day of Pentecost, the disciples weren’t just waiting for fire—they were waiting for the wind. In this message from Acts chapter 2, we explore how the Holy Spirit first arrived as a mighty rushing wind that filled the house and awakened ordinary people with extraordinary purpose. From Genesis to Pentecost, the breath of God has always brought life to what was empty, chaotic, and lifeless. The same Spirit that hovered over the waters in creation and breathed life into Adam is the same Spirit that filled the upper room—and still fills believers today. Maybe you feel spiritually dry, exhausted, or stuck in routine. Maybe your fire has faded and your faith feels weary. This message is a reminder that revival doesn’t begin with hype or emotion—it begins when the wind of God breathes fresh life into His people again. God is still breathing on dry bones. God is still reviving hearts. And God still wants to move through Spirit-empowered believers who will carry His presence into the world around them. Bible Verses: Acts 2:1–4 Genesis 1:2 Genesis 2:7 Ezekiel 37:1–10 Psalm 150:6 #TheWind #BookOfActs #Pentecost #HolySpirit #FreshWind #Revival #Acts2 #SpiritEmpowered #ValleyChurch #DryBonesLive #Ruach #JesusSaves To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    47 min
  4. May 17

    The Gift | Pastor Ryan Williams

    What if the greatest gift God ever gave the Church is the one many believers overlook? Discover the power and purpose of the Holy Spirit in this message from Acts chapter 1.   In the opening message of our new series through the Book of Acts, we discover that the Holy Spirit is not just a gift from God—He is the gift. Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He told His disciples to wait for the promise of the Father: the power of the Holy Spirit. The disciples were focused on fixing their circumstances, but Jesus was preparing them for something far greater. Acts reminds us that the Holy Spirit was never meant to stay boxed up or hidden away. The Spirit empowers ordinary people to live boldly, love deeply, and become witnesses of Jesus everywhere they go. This message challenges us to stop staring at the sky waiting for God to do something and instead become Spirit-empowered people who carry hope, freedom, and the gospel into the world around us. The mission is not just for pastors or church leaders—it’s for every believer. You don’t just have a job; you have a mission. Bible Verses: Acts 1:4–11 Psalm 24:3–5 2 Timothy 1:7 #TheGift #BookOfActs #HolySpirit #SpiritEmpowered #Acts1 #FreshWind #PowerOfTheHolySpirit #ValleyChurch #JesusSaves #ChurchOnMission To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    47 min
  5. May 10

    Eager Believer | Pastor Ryan Williams

    Feeling stuck in a dry season? This message will encourage you to keep praying, keep believing, and trust that God’s rain is on the way.   In this message, Eager Believer, we close out the Good Intention series by looking at what it means to keep believing while we wait. James reminds us that faith is not just about having good intentions—it’s about patiently enduring, continuing to pray, and trusting God even when the rain hasn’t come yet. Through the picture of a farmer waiting for rain, the suffering of Job, and the persistent prayers of Elijah, we’re challenged to keep planting, keep praying, and keep believing. Dry seasons can make us question God’s timing, but the rain is not late because God forgot. The rain comes in its season. Whether you need healing, hope, revival, or renewed faith, this message reminds us that God is tender, merciful, and faithful—and rain is on the way. Bible Verses: James 5:7–18 Job 1–42 1 Kings 18:41–46 #EagerBeliever #GoodIntention #James5 #RainIsOnTheWay #KeepPraying #FaithInTheWaiting #DontGiveUp #HolySpiritRain #RevivalIsComing #ValleyChurch To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    47 min
  6. May 4

    Come Close | Pastor Ryan Williams

    What if the reason your prayers aren’t working isn’t because God isn’t listening—but because your heart is too far away?  In this message, Come Close, we uncover the tension between having good intentions and having the right heart before God. Many of us pray, strive, and pursue things we desire—only to find ourselves frustrated, discontent, or even burdened by the very things we once asked for. James reminds us that the real issue isn’t just what we’re asking for—it’s the motive behind it. This message challenges us to examine our hearts, confront hidden pride, and recognize the internal battle within us. True contentment isn’t found in getting what we want—it’s found in drawing close to God. And the good news is this: you don’t have to clean yourself up before coming to Him. When you come close to God, He comes close to you—and He’s the one who transforms your heart. This is an invitation to stop striving, surrender your motives, and step into a deeper relationship with Him. Bible Verses: James 4:1–10 Psalm 24:3–5 #ComeClose #GoodIntention #James4 #DrawNearToGod #HeartCheck #FaithOverFeelings #ChristianLiving #SurrenderToGod #ValleyChurch #WalkWithGod To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    47 min
  7. Apr 26

    A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Transformation | Pastor Cody Wilson

    What if the biggest problem isn’t what you’re saying—but what’s happening in your heart before you say it? In this message, A Little Less Talk, A Lot More Transformation, we explore the tension between speaking and listening—and how it reveals the true condition of our hearts. While culture tells us to speak our mind, Scripture calls us to something deeper: a transformed heart that listens first, speaks wisely, and reflects the maturity of our faith. Through the book of James, we’re reminded that our words carry power. They can build up or tear down, heal or wound, direct our lives or derail them. The challenge isn’t just to control what we say—it’s to allow God to transform what’s in us. Because when our hearts are surrendered, our words begin to reflect His truth, His love, and His life. Bible Verses: James 1:19 James 3:1–10 #MoreTransformation #GuardYourTongue #FaithInAction #James1 #James3 #SpeakLife #HeartChange #ChristianLiving #GoodInTension #ValleyChurch To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    47 min
  8. Apr 20

    Bench Warmers | Pastor Ryan Williams

    You weren’t saved to sit on the sidelines—this message will challenge you to activate your faith and get in the game. In this message, Bench Warmers, we confront the reality that faith was never meant to sit on the sidelines. Through James 2, we’re reminded that real, alive faith doesn’t just believe—it moves. It shows up. It gets in the game. Because faith without action isn’t just incomplete—it’s dead. It’s easy to get comfortable believing the right things without ever stepping into what God has called us to do. But God didn’t save you to sit—He saved you with purpose. Your faith was designed to activate something in you that impacts the world around you. And the reason we move isn’t out of obligation, but because Jesus moved first. His love compels us to live, serve, and step out in faith. This message is an invitation to leave the sidelines behind and step into the life God created you to live—because alive faith always moves. Bible Verses: James 2:14–26 Jeremiah 29:11 #BenchWarmers #GoodInTension #AliveFaith #FaithInAction #James2 #GetInTheGame #ChristianLiving #PurposeDriven #WalkByFaith #ValleyChurch To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/give Real People, Real Promises, Real Purpose. This is the mission of Valley Church, led by Pastor Ryan Williams and based in Lindale, Texas. —— Stay Connected Valley Church Website: https://www.myvalleychurchtx.com/  Valley Church Facebook: @MyValleyChurchTX Valley Church Instagram: @MyValleyChurchTX

    51 min

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Welcome to Valley Church podcast, where we are a community of real people with real problems, standing on the real promises of God, with a real purpose . Join us in embracing the beauty of imperfection, finding strength in vulnerability, and discovering the transformative power of faith. Check out tcogv.org for more faith based resources.