Victoria Baptist Church

09/07/2026

In Touch Ministries Daily Devotion

The Heart of Our Faith
We don't have to earn God's favor. Instead, He gives it as a gift—through the work of Jesus on the cross.

Read: Galatians 2:15-16

Paul believed nothing merited his boasting more than the cross (Galatians 6:14). He had good reason to think this: Upon two beams of rough-hewn wood, salvation was made available to all people.

It is through Jesus’ sacrificial death that we are reconciled to the Father and freed from the penalty of sin. Galatians 2:16 says, “By the works of the Law no flesh will be justified.” That is, right living cannot earn God’s acceptance. Even so, many people choose to put confidence in some sort of cosmic “scale”—they believe their good deeds will outweigh their bad deeds, and as a result, the gate of heaven will be opened to them. However, if this were true, Jesus’ death would be senseless.

The problem is pride. Since it’s natural to desire acceptance, people want to believe something within them is worth loving. But the cross requires kneeling empty-handed before God—knowing nothing we do could ever be good enough—and accepting His overwhelming grace.

While it’s true that we have nothing to offer God to secure salvation, the fact is that He expects nothing. Instead, the heavenly Father did everything necessary to cleanse away the stain of our sin and reconcile us to Him. The cross is a symbol of His divine love—a love that deserves our greatest thanks and praise.

09/06/2026

Title: "Do You Love Well?"
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5; 16:13-14

09/06/2026

Good morning, thank you for joining Victoria Baptist Church in worship today! If you would like the pastor to contact, you email us at: [email protected]. If you would like to support our ministry, you may donate by Text GiveVBC to 73256

09/06/2026

Please be in prayer for the names on our prayer list. If you would like to add someone to our list, please contact the church office. If the Lord has answered prayers and all is well, please notify us to remove their name from the prayer list. We want to include everyone who needs prayers, so please keep us informed. You may contact us at 434-696-2025 or [email protected] Thank you.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Join us for Sunday school and worship this morning. Sunday school starts at 9:45 am and worship starts at 11:00am. Lance Dorin will be our guest speaker. Come as you are, all are welcome!

09/06/2026

In Touch Ministries Daily Devotion

The Spiritual Discipline of Fasting
Fasting involves a strong desire to hear from God and a willingness to abstain from distractions.

Read: Acts 13:1-3

Fasting has two important components. One is abstention, which eliminates distractions. The other is undivided attention on God, which allows connection with Him on a deeper level.

Daniel was living under captivity in Babylon when he read God’s promise to free the Israelites after a certain number of years. So he sought God through prayer and fasting (Daniel 9:2-3). Then, through the angel Gabriel, the Lord gave the young man greater understanding of what He had previously pledged.

Scripture contains other examples as well. When Jehoshaphat learned that a powerful army was coming, he called for all of Judah to fast (2 Chronicles 20:1-4). The practice was also part of the early church’s preparation for choosing missionaries (Acts 13:2).

The purpose of this spiritual discipline isn’t to bring a quicker answer from God or persuade Him to follow our plan. Instead, it prepares us to see our situation through His eyes and to act on what we learn.

Fasting involves a strong desire to hear from God, a period of time to connect with Him, and a willingness to abstain from distractions that could interfere with our receptivity. If the idea intimidates you, remember its purpose: Fasting prepares us to draw closer to God and receive His encouragement and direction.

09/05/2026

In Touch Ministries Daily Devotion

The Powerful Practice of Fasting
Fasting helps us center our attention on the Lord and discover His will.

Read: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Nehemiah’s brother arrived from Judah with some bad news: The Israelites living in Jerusalem were in great trouble. Grieving, Nehemiah fasted and prayed for days and ultimately felt led to ask the king of Persia for help.

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that helps us center our attention on the Lord and discover His will so we may act according to it. People fast in different ways: Some abstain from food while others refrain from various activities. The period of time can vary as well. But the focus in each case is to seek God and discern His will.

When we fast, several things happen. First, the Holy Spirit enables us to set aside earthly matters. Second, our attention will shift from ourselves to the Lord. Our thinking will become clearer, and our ability to understand His plans will sharpen because we are not distracted by other things. Third, the Lord will convict us of sinful attitudes or behaviors. Then, upon confession of our sin, we’ll be forgiven and cleansed (James 5:16).

When unexpected news greets us, we—like Nehemiah—may find our emotions in turmoil. He wisely sought God through fasting and prayer. And so can we. Ask to hear clearly from the Lord, who knows the best way through every situation.

09/04/2026

Join us for Sunday school and worship this Sunday, September 6th Sunday school starts at 9:45 am and worship starts at 11:00am. Lance Dorin will be our guest speaker. Come as you are, all are welcome!