VOUS Church

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Content in the Call, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. teaches us that success in the Kingdom isn’t about status or spotlight. It’s about faithfulness. When we stop striving for recognition and start embracing our God-given role, we find real peace and lasting purpose. A new collection, Endless Summer, begins next week. Let’s step into all that God is doing.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Let Yourself Go, Pastor DawnCheré explores how holding onto ourselves can keep us from fully following Jesus. When we fixate on self, we lose sight of the Savior, but freedom is found on the other side of surrender.A new collection, Endless Summer, begins next week. Let’s step into all God’s doing together.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Convincing Cravings, special guest Pastor Charlie Hughes explores how our cravings can cloud our memory and pull us back into what God already delivered us from. Mark your calendars! VOUSCon 2026 is happening June 10 to 14, 2026 at the Watsco Center. It’s three days to encounter Jesus, grow in community, and step boldly into your calling. Visit vouscon.com for details.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Pastor Rich ends our collection Your God Is Too Small with Unboxed Praise, a powerful reminder that worship isn’t meant to be quiet or contained. When you truly see Jesus for who He is, the only right response is to pour it all out. VOUS Worship’s brand-new album Dying to Be Different is available now on all streaming platforms. Check out vousworship.com and let it be the soundtrack to your week.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Pastor Rich continues our collection of talks, Your god is Too Small, with When God Moves In. This Pentecost message reminds us that Jesus didn’t ghost us, He gifted us. When God moves in, everything changes. VOUSCon is just around the corner, June 19-21. Three days to encounter Jesus, be equipped in community, and step boldly into your calling. Head to vouscon.com for details.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Pastor Rich continues our collection, Your God is Too Small, with God Flex reminding us, God doesn’t flex to impress, but to show up. Join us June 19-21 for VOUSCon, three days to encounter Jesus, get equipped, and leave empowered. Don’t miss it. Head to vouscon.com to learn more.

Published: 2 June 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Pastor Rich kicks off our new collection Your God is Too Small, challenging us to tear down the boxes we've placed around God and allow Him to reshape how we see and live. Join us June 19–21 for VOUSCon, a gathering to encounter Jesus, equip the Church, and empower the next generation. Visit vouscon.com to learn more.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Wait and See, Pastor DawnCheré ends our collection of talks: Slowburn. Inviting us to see waiting not as wasted time but as a promise beyond this life: eternity with Jesus. Discover more in her new book Slowburn, available for purchase at vouschurch.com/slowburn

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Catching Wind, Pastor DawnCheré continues our collection of talks: Slowburn. Reminding us that waiting isn’t a setback, it’s the exact position we need to catch the wind of God’s Spirit, gaining new strength and perspective.  Discover more in Pastor DawnCheré’s new book Slowburn, available for purchase at vouschurch.com/slowburn.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Turning Point, Pastor DawnCheré continues our collection of talks: Slowburn. Join us as she unpacks how seasons of darkness, like David’s, can become turning points where surrender leads to restoration. If this message stirred something in you, don’t stop here. Grab a copy of Pastor DawnCheré’s new book, Slowburn. Available on Amazon and other retailers.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Beauty for Ashes, Pastor DawnCheré kicks off our collection of talks: Slowburn. Join us as she explores the work and the wonder found in the wait.  If today’s message encourages you, we invite you to go deeper by picking up a copy of Pastor DawnCheré’s new book, SlowBurn, available for purchase on Amazon and other retailers at readslowburn.com

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast In today’s Easter message, But If He Did…, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us the resurrection isn’t just history, it’s a living hope. Even at rock bottom, the Rock of Ages offers purpose, strength, and new life. Join us next week as we begin Slow Burn, a new collection of talks about the power of waiting. Learn more at vouschurch.com/slowburn

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast In today’s message, A Cross Between, Pastor Luke Barry reminds us that the way of the cross may lead through suffering, but it always points to joy — inviting us into forgiveness, healing, and restoration with others. Join us next weekend for Easter at VOUS discover gatherings and service times at vouschurch.com/easter.

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast In today’s message, The Cross I Didn’t Choose, Pastor Rich reminds us that the cross we carry–especially the one we didn’t choose–can be the very thing God uses to shape us.  This Easter at VOUS, we’re remembering that through the cross, we find victory. Join us at vouschurch.com/easter

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Cross Examined, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. unpacks the crux of our faith, the Cross of Jesus Christ. More than a moment in history, the cross is crucial to our everyday walk. New life begins at the cross. Join us for Easter at VOUS. Learn more at vouschurch.com/easter It’s time to examine the cross and let the cross examine us.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast.   In today’s message, Check the Receipt, Pastor Rich kicks off our Crux collection by reminding us that the cross wasn’t a symbol of defeat, it was a receipt of victory. What was meant for shame became our salvation.   Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. Learn more at vouschurch.com/easter

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast.   In today’s message, A Love That Kills, Pastors Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson close out our RelationTIPS collection. We explore how toxic love weakens, controls, and destroys, but God’s design is for relationships built on trust, faith, and purpose.   Join us next weekend as we begin our new collection, Crux—focusing on what’s most crucial about the cross of Christ.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast.   In today’s message, Singleness is a Piece of Cake, Pastor Manouchka Charles continues our collection of talks: RelationTIPS. Join us as she explores how singleness is not a setback but a reason of purpose, growth and preparation. Like a cake, it has layers and each one matters.   Wondering how to thrive in your current season? Discover a fulfilling life right where you are. Pick up your copy of Single & Secure by Pastor Rich at richwilkersonjr.com

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast.   In today’s message, The Naked Truth, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks: RelationTIPS, diving into God’s original design for sex—how culture distorts it, the enemy attacks it, and Jesus redeems it.   Just like God's word, worship shapes our perspective.   Prodigal Praise, the first single from VOUS Worship's upcoming live album is out now. Worship with us wherever you stream music and check out the music video on the VOUS Worship YouTube channel today.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks RelationTIPS, in this message The Rules of Attraction, as we unpack chemistry, compatibility, commitment, and covenants. For more resources, visit vouschurch.com/relationtips.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Today, we kick off RelationTips, a collection of practical wisdom for healthy relationships. In today’s message, Built Different, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us that men and women are intentionally designed to complement each other. Our differences aren’t flaws to fix; they are features to focus on. For more resources, visit vouschurch.com/relationtips

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast As we close our Born Again collection, tune in for a special VOUS Soul Bowl Sunday, where five leaders from our community preach on this powerful prompt: "Since I am born again, I am choosing to _____." Each message unpacks what it means to step into the new life Jesus offers and walk in the fullness of His transformation. Join us next week as we start our collection of talks: RelationTIPS.

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Skin Deep, Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson, continues the Born Again collection, reminding us that true transformation requires shedding the old to make room for the new. Join us as we journey through the Bible this year with our Born Again Journal at www.vouschurch.com/bornagain

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, How to Surrender to God, Pastor Jabin Chavez continues the Born Again collection, reminding us through the story of Jacob that God is ready to bless us and change our identity when we’re willing to surrender to Him. Join us as we continue studying the Bible in a year with our Born Again Journal at www.vouschurch.com/bornagain

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Don’t Let the Old Man In, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues the Born Again collection, inspiring us to take action, leave our old selves behind, and embrace our new identity in Christ. As we approach the final week of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, let’s finish strong together. Visit vouschurch.com/prayfirst for resources and encouragement.

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, The Cure You Can’t See, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. dives into part two of the Born Again collection exploring the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3. Join us for 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting; learn more at vouschurch.com/prayfirst

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Curious but Still Confused Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. takes us through the story of Nicodemus in John 3, a man whose questions brought him face to face with Jesus. Through this message we’re reminded that being born again isn’t about striving to be better; it’s about the Holy Spirit making us new. As we begin 2025, let your curiosity lead you to clarity. Take a step of faith and join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting. Learn more at vouschurch.com/prayfirst

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

Welcome to the VOUS Church podcast. In this special Sabbath Sunday year in review we take time to pause and reflect on a miraculous 2024.  As we step into the final days of the year we invite you to start 2025 in strength. Commit to reading the bible in a year and pickup a Born Again Journal, a daily guide to reading God's word at vouschurch.com/bornagain.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In this special Christmas message, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Drawing from the story of Jesus’ birth, we’re reminded that salvation is a gift of grace, not something we can ever earn. Through a relationship with Jesus, we find joy, strength, and the assurance that God’s love is always with us. This Christmas season, be part of a miracle by giving the gift of hope through our Bricklayers Offering. Open until December 31st, your generosity helps build a future of impact and transformation. Take a step of faith and give today at vouschurch.com/give.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, The Time is Now, Pastor Manouchka Charles reminds us that God’s timing is perfect and we are called to align our actions with His purpose. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, we learn that while we plant and water in faith, it’s God who brings the increase. The time is now to step into what God has prepared.  Our Bricklayers Offering is open until December 31st, take a step of faith and plant a seed at vouschurch.com/give

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s special Bricklayers Offering message, Think Like a Farmer, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. encourages us with the principle of sowing and reaping. 2 Corinthians 9, reminds us that generosity isn’t about losing something, it’s about planting seeds God multiples into a greater harvest than we can even imagine.  Accelerate the vision and plant a seed of faith today at vouschurch.com/give

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Hand in Hand, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. invites us to recognize the power and purpose of God’s hands at work in our lives: creating, healing, providing, and saving.  This message encourages us to step into the calling to partner with God and join in His work, using our hands to gather the harvest He has prepared. To learn more about how you can play a part in the harvest visit: vouschurch.com/vision (http://vouschurch.com/vision)

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Travel Light, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. encourages us to embrace faith and obedience as we run the race God has for us. We are reminded that we don’t need a perfect plan or all the details figured out. God will equip us with what we need to make an impact right where we are. To discover more about the vision for our church visit vouschurch.com/vision

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

Hey yall. Happy Sunday. Here’s the podcast description for today.  Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today’s message, Planted Potential, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us that God is the ultimate Gardener in our lives and has called us to bear fruit for His Kingdom. Our church is not just a building; it’s a place where the weary find rest, the lost find hope, and together we prepare for the harvest. To discover more about the vision for our church visit vouschurch.com/vision

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Hi all happy Sunday!  Here’s the description for today:—Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. shares a special Vision Sunday message, reflecting on where we’ve been as a church and looking forward to what’s ahead. Inspired by Jesus’ words in Matthew 9: “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” He challenges us to embrace both the process and purpose of the harvest.  To discover the vision visit: vouschurch.com/vision

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. In today's message, Pastor Dakota Duron reminds us that faith anchors us in a Kingdom beyond the chaos. Drawing from Hebrews 11, he challenges us to live out a faith that listens, acts, and stands firm-just as Noah did, building a refuge in a stormy world. Join us as we discover how to build lives that reflect God's peace and unity. Don’t miss next Sunday, November 10th, as we come together for Vision Sunday to celebrate all that God has done and look forward to the exciting future He has for VOUS Church.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Financial freedom starts with a heart aligned to God. The choices we make with our money reflect our trust in Him and our heart for generosity. Money is a tool, not the treasure, and wealth often makes promises it can’t keep. Tune in as Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks, Theology of Money, in the message “Banking on God”.  Wherever you’re listening from, join us on November 10th for Vision Sunday, as we celebrate what God has done and look ahead to the exciting things He has in store for VOUS Church

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. There’s a tension between earthly compensation and eternal reward. Scripture tells us to seek first His kingdom and everything else will be added. Are you investing in the kingdom of God by storing treasures in heaven and reaping an eternal reward? Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks on The Theology of Money, with this message: The Last Paycheck. Discover more resources at vouschurch.com/steward

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. There is a war for our attention — are you following Jesus or following money? Scripture reminds us you cannot serve two masters. Generosity is a privilege when greed is not your master.  Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection, The Theology of Money, in this message, “Financial Pressure.” Discover more resources at vouschurch.com/steward.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. You can’t measure patience. You can’t measure kindness. You can’t tangibly measure many of the beautiful characteristics that our God embodies. But you can measure generosity. You can see what you sow. When we understand that we’re not owners, we’re stewards we step into generosity with joy.  Today, Pastor DawnCheré Wilkerson continues our collection, The Theology of Money, in this message, “Generous Grace.” Discover more resources at vouschurch.com/steward.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. God doesn’t want something from you, but for you. God’s generosity is unmatched. Not only did he give us His Son, but He gave us life — and life more abundantly. Our response to His generosity is generosity in return. Today, special guest, Pastor Chris Hodges, kicks off our new collection The Theology of Money in this message, “Why I Give.” Discover more resources at vouschurch.com/steward

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Life is mysterious. Just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, something happens that makes you pause and wonder. It’s in these moments, the ones that don’t make sense, that we’re reminded of the mystery of God’s ways. Tune in for a special anniversary Sunday message from Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr., “Holy Mystery” as we celebrate 9 years of VOUS. Stick around next week as we kick off a brand new collection of talks — The Theology of Money.

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Do you know the difference between kinetic and potential energy? The difference is motion. When we surrender our potential to God, he helps us set it in motion. He turns his thoughts of good for us into reality. Tune in as Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks, Dating Delilah, in the message, “Potential Suicide.” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Do you ever ask yourself why you’re tempted? Many times because we are trying to fill our empty hearts. Temptation is not a sin, but we are called to flee from it. As you flee from it run towards Jesus. He is the only one who deserves our sacred spaces, called our hearts. Today, Pastor DawnChere Wilkerson continues our collection of talks, Dating Delilah, in the message, “Breaking up with Delilah.” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Where are you headed? Decisions determine our direction and direction determines our destination. If you do not like where you are today, consider the choices you made yesterday. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks, Dating Delilah, in this message, “When Deliverance Isn’t Enough.” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

Podcast 8-25-24 Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Have you ever really wanted something, finally got it, and then realized it didn’t make you feel as good as you thought it would? You’re winning on the outside, but feel empty on the inside. Like Samson, we must recognize that our deepest needs can’t be met by success alone. Only God can fill that hollow place. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks, Dating Delilah, unpacking Judges 15, in this message, “When Winning Leaves You Empty. ” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. What are you focused on? Are you distracted, discouraged, downcast, or derailed? Where your focus goes, your life flows. Scripture offers a beautiful reminder, to fix our eyes on JESUS, the author and perfecter of our faith. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. continues our collection of talks, Dating Delilah, in this message, “From Fixation to Fury.” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Our lives don’t deteriorate over night, but rather over time, decision by decision. But there’s a different road. You’re destined, called, and purposed. Freedom is waiting. Your conviction is greater than your compromise. Today, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. kicks off a new collection of talks, Dating Delilah, a biblical study on the life of Samson, in this message, “The Calling and The Command.” For more collection resources visit vouschurch.com/purpose.

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. When we go through difficulty, we have a choice in how we respond. The next great breakthrough in our lives may not be from something that we do but a change in the way that we see. Tune in as we close out our Summer School collection with a talk from Pastor Dakota Duron called, “Hold Your Ground.” Wherever you listen from, we hope you join us in person or online next week for a brand new collection of talks called Dating Delilah — a study on the life of Samson and what it looks like to walk in purpose. Visit vouschurch.com/purpose to learn more.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast. Not everything in life is good. But when we put our brokenness into God’s hands, goodness comes out of our circumstances. We might not see the whole story, but God does and we can trust Him. Tune in for an encouraging message from Pastor JJ Vasquez called “Nothing Wasted” as we continue our Summer School collection. No matter where you are, you can partner with us at our next I Love My City outreach. Help us bless the children in our community with backpacks full of school supplies as they prepare for the school year. Check out vouschurch.com/ilmc to find out how you can donate supplies, and sign up to serve our Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3rd.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2024