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These talks were recorded at the weekly gathering of college students in Waco, known as Vertical Ministries.

  1. 4D AGO

    REAL SEX// Jonathan Pokluda

    Jonathan Pokluda This week, we had the honor of hearing from Jonathan Pokluda (@jpokluda), who brought a bold, convicting message on sexual purity, marriage, and self-control. Speaking with clarity and compassion, JP challenged us to realign our view of sex with God's design and purpose.  Main Points:  Sex is a gift for your spouseSexual sin is never safeSelf-control starts when you're single His teaching reminded us that obedience in the area of purity isn’t just about following rules—it’s about trusting God’s heart and plan for our lives. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this message speaks directly into the cultural noise with truth, grace, and practical wisdom.   Speaker: Jonathan Pokluda Message Topic: Purity, Sex, and Self-Control Takeaway: Your view of sex impacts your spiritual life—choose purity, pursue self-control, and trust God's design.

    46 min

  2. NOV 3

    Faith vs. Fear//Nate Hilgenkamp

    Nate Hilgenkamp on Faith vs. Fear At our final SUB Bowl of the semester, we welcomed a special guest—Nate Hilgenkamp from Harris Creek—to deliver a one-off message on faith vs. fear, drawn from Numbers 13. Nate walked us through the story of Israel in the desert, where spies were sent into Canaan and returned with drastically different perspectives—some paralyzed by fear, others moved by faith. His message challenged us to ask: What report are we believing?In seasons of uncertainty, will we respond like the ten who saw only giants, or like Caleb and Joshua—who trusted in the power of God over the size of the obstacles? Speaker: Nate Hilgenkamp Series: Homecoming One-Off Message: Faith vs. Fear Passage: Numbers 13 Host: Sarah Davis A timely word on courage, obedience, and what it really means to trust God with the unknown. Listen in and be reminded: faith always sees differently.

    39 min

  3. OCT 20

    MISSIONS: NEIGHBORS & NATIONS// Our Heart for the Nations//Myles Olenski

    We wrapped up the Missions: Neighbors & Nations series this week at the SUB Bowl, with a message from Myles Olenski titled “Our Heart for the Nations.”  Drawing from Acts 1:8 and Acts 13:1–3, Myles unpacked three core movements of a mission-minded life:  – Engage – stepping into relationships and spaces where the Gospel is needed – Empower – trusting the Holy Spirit to work through us in boldness and love – Equip – preparing and sending others to carry the mission further  Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: Missions: Neighbors & Nations Message Title: Our Heart for the Nations Passages: Acts 1:8, Acts 13:1–3  Let this message refocus your heart on God's mission—and your part in it.

    44 min

  4. OCT 13

    MISSIONS: NEIGHBORS & NATIONS// God’s Heart for the Nations//Myles Olenski

    Back from Fall Break, we gathered outside at the SUB Bowl to continue our Missions: Neighbors & Nations series. This week, Myles Olenski brought a sweeping message tracing God’s global heart from Genesis to Revelation.  Teaching from Genesis 12:1–3, Matthew 28:18–20, and Revelation 7:9–17, Myles walked us through three key movements in Scripture:  – Covenant (Genesis 12): God’s promise to bless the nations through Abraham – Commission (Matthew 28): Jesus sending us to make disciples of all nations – Culmination (Revelation 7): the final vision of every tribe, tongue, and nation worshiping before the throne  His message called us to see missions not as a moment, but as a movement we’re invited into—from our neighborhoods to the nations.  Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: Missions: Neighbors & Nations Message Title: God’s Heart for the Nations Passages: Genesis 12:1–3, Matthew 28:18–20, Revelation 7:9–17

    36 min

  5. OCT 6

    Missions, Neighbors, & Nations//Empowered by the Spirit// will bowden

    This week, Will Bowden brought a powerful word centered on Acts and the call to live missionally in every sphere—Missions, Neighbors, & Nations. Teaching under the theme "Empowered by the Spirit," Will reminded us that the same Spirit who empowered the early Church empowers us today to bring the hope of Jesus into our everyday lives—across the street, across campus, and across the world. His message challenged us to open our eyes to the opportunities around us and to lean on the Holy Spirit as the source of boldness, direction, and compassion. Speaker: Will Bowden Message Title: Missions, Neighbors, & Nations Theme: Empowered by the Spirit Main Text: Acts Listen in, and be reminded that the mission field starts right where you are

    30 min

  6. SEP 29

    WHAT CHURCH ISN'T// Jeff Warren

    e wrapped up the What Church Isn’t series with a powerful message from Jeff Warren—and he did not hold back. Jeff walked through how the Church is the place to discover:  – Who we are – Whose we are – What we’re doing here His message was full of truth, clarity, and (as some would say) he was spitting bars.

    38 min

  7. SEP 22

    WHAT CHURCH ISN'T// The Church Isn’t a Stage, It’s a Body// Myles Olenksi

    This week on Fountain Mall, Myles Olenski continues our What Church Isn’t series with the message: “The Church Isn’t a Stage, It’s a Body.” Teaching from 1 Corinthians 12:12–31, Myles challenges the idea that church is a performance. Instead, he reminds us that the Church is a body—where every part matters, where comparison fades, and where we’re all called to play a role. Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: What Church Isn’t Message: The Church Isn’t a Stage, It’s a Body Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 Lean in, find your part, and live like the Church is more than a platform—it’s a people.

    39 min

  8. SEP 15

    WHAT CHURCH ISN'T/ Myles Olenksi

    This week, Myles Olenski starts the What Church Isn’t series  In the unique setting of worship in the round on Fountain Mall, Myles helps us reframe how we see the Church—not as a performance or platform, but as a living body where every person matters, belongs, and contributes.  Whether you feel unseen, disconnected, or unsure of your role, this message is a reminder that you are a vital part of what God is doing.  Speaker: Myles Olenski Series: What Church Isn’t Lean in—and find your place in the body.

    40 min
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These talks were recorded at the weekly gathering of college students in Waco, known as Vertical Ministries.

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  • Creator
    Vertical Ministries
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    288
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