Victory Church | Winchester, VA

What does it look like to live as a distinct witness in the world around us?

In this message, Pastor Keith Cross looks at Jeremiah 29 and God’s instructions to His people living in exile. Even in a difficult and unfamiliar culture, God called them to live faithfully right where He had placed them.

In this communion message, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus and what His blood accomplished for us. He was pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities, and by His wounds we are healed.

His sacrifice saved us, and it is finished. As we remember what He has done, we can give thanks for His forgiveness, healing, mercy, and unfailing love.

How do we live as a witness for Christ in a culture that continues to change?

In this message, Pastor Keith Cross looks at three paradigms that help us navigate the times we live in: the Heart, Culture, and Authority paradigms.

We’re reminded that God’s Word has not changed, even when the culture around us has. As followers of Christ, we are called to recognize the spiritual battle, pray for boldness and courage, and shine our light with both radical grace and absolute truth.

We were never meant to do life alone.

In this message, we’re reminded that God places the lonely in families (Psalm 68:6) and that He often works through relationships and community to bring healing, growth, encouragement, and belonging.

Past hurt can make it hard to trust again or take another step, but God invites us into a family where we can grow together and discover what He has for us.

Maybe your next step is joining a Connect Group, building a new relationship, asking for prayer, or simply opening your heart to...

In this message, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Matthew 7:24-27 and Jesus’ teaching about the wise and foolish builders.

Both houses faced the same storm, but only one stood because it was built on a solid foundation.

To build a life that outlasts the storm, we must:

• Dig Beneath the Surface and allow God to work deeper than our outward appearance.

• Demand the Divine Blueprint by making God’s Word the foundation for how we live.

• Do the Word Daily because spiritual maturity is shown through ob...

Storms can break things we thought would last. But broken doesn’t mean finished.

In Safe on Broken Pieces, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Acts 27 and Paul’s journey through a storm that left the ship completely broken. Yet everyone made it safely to shore.

When you face a storm you didn’t start:

- Anchor yourself in God’s Word

- Remember who you are

- Grab onto the broken pieces

You may not be able to control the storm, but you...

Not every storm means the same thing.

In the latest message from Eye of the Storm: Navigating What You Didn’t See Coming, Pastor Keith looks at four different kinds of storms we see in Scripture: storms that correct, protect, oppose, and perfect.

Jonah’s storm came from disobedience. The disciples faced a storm while following Jesus. Job endured a storm he could not explain. And in every situation, God was still present and still at work.

Sometimes the question isn’t just, “How do I get out of this storm?” It’s, “What is God do...

In Mark 6:45–53, the disciples were exactly where Jesus told them to be, yet they found themselves in the middle of the sea, fighting against the wind and struggling to move forward. Jesus saw them in the storm and came to them. This message reminds us that the storm does not always mean we are out of God’s will. Sometimes God is teaching us to trust Him when we cannot see what He is doing.

What keeps you from taking the next step of faith?

In Matthew 14, Peter stepped out of the boat because Jesus called him. He didn't have all the answers or know exactly what would happen next, but he trusted the One who said, "Come."

This message reminds us that faith isn't just believing. It's responding in obedience, even when the path feels uncertain. As James 2:26 teaches, faith is made visible through action.

📖 Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-34, James 2:26

Main Idea: It takes faith and obedience to please God. Sometimes the miracle begins when we're wil...

What comes first in your life?

In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us to seek God's kingdom above everything else. When He is at the center of our lives, our priorities begin to fall into place, and we learn to trust Him with everything else.

In this message, Patrick Grach reminds us that our priorities reveal what we value most. As we seek God's kingdom first and pursue His will, we discover the life He intended for us.

In this message, we're reminded that God calls us to intentionally humble ourselves, following the example of Jesus, who willingly laid aside His advantage to serve and save us (Philippians 2:3-11). As we clothe ourselves with humility, God shapes our hearts, gives grace to the humble, and lifts us up in His perfect timing (1 Peter 5:5-6).

In Luke 17, Jesus healed ten men with leprosy, but only one came back to give thanks.

The question Jesus asked still speaks to us today:

“Where are the other nine?”

Gratitude begins when we remember not only what Jesus has done, but who He is.

It’s easy to seek God’s hand for what He can give us, but true worship comes when we seek His heart.

Don’t let familiarity cause you to lose your awe of the cross. Take time today to r...

In 2 Kings 6, Elisha prayed a simple prayer: "Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see." When God answered, the servant realized he wasn't surrounded by defeat. He was surrounded by the presence and power of God.

This message reminds us that God wants to open our spiritual eyes so we can see what He is doing around us. When He changes the way we see, He changes the way we live. We become people who trust His presence, share the gospel, and respond with obedience.

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

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In Acts 8, God sent Philip away from a thriving revival meeting to reach one person on a desert road.

This message reminds us that God is still pursuing the one. He uses ordinary people who are willing to say "yes," and He calls us to live with urgency, obedience, and a passion for sharing the gospel. The message of the church has never changed. Our message is Jesus. As we follow His leading, we can trust that God will use our obedience to impact lives for eternity.

📖 Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

How do we live a faith that lasts?

In James 4:13–5:11, we're reminded that life is short, but what we do for Christ has eternal significance. Pastor Keith Cross challenges us to surrender our plans to God's will, invest in what truly matters, and remain faithful as we wait on the Lord. While the world encourages us to trust in our own control, our possessions, or our circumstances, James points us back to a faith that is anchored in Jesus. Only what's done for Christ will last.

📖 Scripture: James 4:13–5:11

Main Idea: Your life is short...

In this message, Faith Submits, Pastor Keith Cross walks through James 4:1–12 and shows us that many of the battles we face begin with a struggle for control. Whether it's the pull of our flesh, the pressure of the world, or the attacks of the enemy, God invites us to stop striving in our own strength and surrender to Him.

James reminds us that God gives more grace to the humble. As we draw near to Him, He draws near to us. As we humble ourselves before Him, He lifts us up.

Th...

In this special Mother’s Day panel, Karen Hott, Qwynne Winslow, Kristen Lewis, Krista Heres, and Haley Cartwright vulnerably share how God met them in seasons of heartbreak, waiting, loss, singleness, divorce, motherhood, foster care, and unanswered prayers.

Through every story, one truth remained the same: God is faithful in every chapter.

Whether you’re celebrating, grieving, waiting, or simply trying to hold onto hope, this conversation is a reminder that God sees you, walks with you, and wastes nothing.

📖 “You are precious in my sight… and I love you.” — Isaiah 43:4

What do your words say about your faith?

In this message, Faith Speaks, Pastor Keith Cross teaches through James 3:1–12 and reminds us that our words carry more weight than we realize. What we say doesn’t just fill space, it shapes direction, causes damage, and reveals what’s really going on in our hearts.

James compares the tongue to a bit in a horse’s mouth and a rudder on a ship. Though small, it has the power to guide the course of our lives. But he also warns that our words ca...

In this message, Faith Saves, Pastor Keith Cross teaches through James 2:14–26 and challenges us to move beyond just claiming faith into living it out.

Scripture shows us that saving faith is not just something we believe in our minds or say with our words. It’s something that transforms our lives. It produces action. It shows up in obedience.

Through the examples of Abraham and Rahab, we see that faith is revealed in how we respond to God, even when it’s uncomfortable, unclear, or requires trust. Faith that is real is not empty...

What does real faith look like? In James 1:26–2:13, we’re reminded that faith always expresses itself through love. It’s not just something we believe, it’s something we live out every day.

This message walks through three ways we can measure our love for God:

Our conversation

“Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34)

What we say matters. Our words have the power to build up or tear down.

Our compassion

“Look after orphans and widows in their distress…” (Ja...

What does it look like to have a faith that actually works?

In this message, Faith Obeys, Pastor Keith Cross walks through James 1:19–25 and reminds us that hearing God’s Word is not enough.

Real faith responds. It listens, receives, and lives it out. James teaches us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.

Why? Because the Word of God isn’t just meant to inform us, it’s meant to transform us.

When we only hear the Word but don’t act on it, Scr...

What does the blood of Jesus say about you?

In this communion message, we look at the contrast between Abel’s blood, which cried out for justice, and Jesus’ blood, which speaks a better word. A

word of forgiveness, peace, and redemption. Scripture reminds us in Romans 3:23 that all have sinned, and Romans 6:23 that sin has a cost.

But through Jesus, that debt has been fully paid.

As you watch, take time to reflect during communion.

Remember His body broken for you and His blood poured out so you coul...

In Matthew 28:1–7, we see the moment everything changed — the empty tomb.

Jesus didn’t stay in the grave. He rose, just as He said.

Because of the resurrection, we don’t just celebrate an event — we receive something real in our lives today:

A receipt — the resurrection confirms the work of the cross

A birth certificate — new life and a new identity in Christ (1 Peter 1:3–4)

Power — the same power that raised Jesus is at work in us (Ephesians 1:19–20)

A passport — a future in heaven and a purpose here on earth (Philipp...

In James 1:19–25, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about hearing God’s Word — it’s about responding to it.

We’re called to receive the Word with humility and openness, allowing it to take root in our lives. But it doesn’t stop there. James challenges us to react to the Word with obedience, not just listening but actually living it out.

When we only hear and don’t respond, we miss what God wants to do in us. But when we obey, that’s where real change begins.

In James 1:12–18, we’re given a clear picture of what temptation is, where it comes from, and how it works. God doesn’t tempt us — but He does give us everything we need to overcome it.

In this message, Pastor Keith Cross walks through four truths about temptation:

• It is inevitable

• It is not from God

• It follows a process

• It always has an escape

When we understand how temptation works, we can stop it before it takes root. And when we remember who God is — goo...

Faith Works: A Study of the Book of James

In this message, Pastor Keith Cross walks through four essentials of a faith that perseveres:

- A joyful perspective

- An understanding mind

- A surrendered will

- A heart that believes

In James 1:1-12, we’re reminded that God can use even difficult seasons to shape our character and strengthen our faith. When we trust God through trials, perseverance begins to grow — and through that process, God develops maturity and character in us.

In the story of the prodigal son, we often focus on the son’s mistakes.

But the real focus of the story is the heart of the Father. When the son returned home, the father didn’t shame him or make him earn his way back. Instead, he restored him. He gave him a robe, a ring, and sandals.

The robe represented a new identity.

The ring represented authority.

The sandals represented purpose.

God doesn’t just forgive us — He restores us and calls us to walk forward in the life...

Communion is a powerful moment of remembrance.

In Scripture, the Hebrew word zakar means more than simply remembering — it means recalling something with intention and responding with action.

Just as the Israelites remembered God’s mercy during Passover, Jesus gave us communion as a way to remember His sacrifice.

The bread reminds us of His broken body, and the cup reminds us of His blood shed for us. As we come to the table, we remember the Lamb of God who gave His life so we could have new life.

In Luke 10, Jesus appoints and sends out the seventy-two. He tells them the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Then He sends them. This message challenges us with a simple but weighty truth: every Christian should have a clear vision of their own life on mission.

If we don’t see a harvest, we won’t pray or pursue community.

If we don’t feel called, we won’t feel responsible.

If we don’t feel sent, we won’t seek God’s power. Jesus doesn’t just save us — He sends us.

An...

In Luke 10, Jesus appoints and sends out the seventy-two. He tells them the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Then He sends them. This message challenges us with a simple but weighty truth: every Christian should have a clear vision of their own life on mission.

If we don’t see a harvest, we won’t pray or pursue community.

If we don’t feel called, we won’t feel responsible.

If we don’t feel sent, we won’t seek God’s power. Jesus doesn’t just save us — He sends us.

A...

When Jesus came preaching, He said, “The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14–15)

Wherever God builds His Kingdom, there are people behind it. Kingdom generosity has always been part of how God works.

In 2 Corinthians 8–9, Paul points to the Macedonian church — people in severe trial and extreme poverty — yet their joy overflowed in rich generosity. Why? Because they “gave themselves first to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:5).

Kingdom giving is not primarily about meeting a need.

It is about surrenderi...

As we celebrated Pastor Hartley Wigfield’s 99th birthday, we were deeply blessed to hear this powerful and heartfelt message from a man whose life has been marked by faithfulness, prayer, and unwavering trust in God.

In this message, Pastor Hartley shares testimonies, Scripture, and reflections from a lifetime of walking with the Lord, reminding us of the power of God’s Word, the importance of personal relationship with Him, and the impact a praying life can have across generations. This is more than a message. It’s a legacy. We pray it encourages you to hol...

Rejection can feel personal, painful, and confusing but Scripture shows us it’s often purposeful. In this message, Dan and Danielle Macaulay unpack how God uses rejection as protection, redirection, and preparation for what’s ahead.

Using the life of David, they remind us that being rejected by people does not mean you are rejected by God. Sometimes God keeps others from seeing your value because you were never meant for them, and sometimes the “no” is saving you from missing your destiny.

If you’re walking through rejection in relationships, family, wo...

In this message from our My Sacred Season series, Pastor Keith Cross teaches on Hearing God’s Voice using Genesis 12:1–4.

God’s call to Abram shows us that hearing God requires intentional focus and obedience. To hear clearly, we often need to leave behind what is familiar, quiet the noise around us, and make space for what God wants to say.

This message explores three important questions:

• What is God calling me to leave behind?

• What does God need to say to me?

• What lies on the other...

Psalm 63 shows us a picture of wholehearted pursuit—seeking God early, following Him closely, and finding satisfaction in His presence.

As we look ahead to 2026: The Year of God’s Presence, this message challenges us as a church to pursue God intentionally, love people deeply, grow faithfully, and believe God for greater things.

“In Your presence is fullness of joy.” (Psalm 16:11)

David said there was one thing he wanted most, is to dwell in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 27:4).

This message reminds us that God’s presence isn’t just a tool to fix our lives.

His presence is the remedy—for our purpose, our peace, our pressure, and our power.

When we make His presence our priority, everything else finds its place.

When Jesus is announced as King, everyone responds differently.

In Matthew 2, we see three reactions:

• Herod responds with fear and hostility

• The religious leaders respond with knowledge but no movement

• The wise men respond with hunger, pursuit, and worship

This message challenges us to examine our response to Jesus as King—and whether our worship is costly, personal, and sincere.

In the Waiting Room, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Luke 1 and reminds us that waiting seasons are not empty seasons. Just like Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary, God is still moving—even when the answer hasn’t come yet.

This message reminds us that:

• Keep waiting — God is moving

• Keep working — God is listening

• Keep watching — God is coming

“For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)

In this communion message, we reflect on more than a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes. Scripture tells us that when the shepherds saw Jesus, they couldn’t be silent — they were amazed at what God had done.

We remember why that amazement still matters.

From the manger — a feeding trough made of wood — to the cross made of a tree, Jesus came as the Bread of Life, broken for us. His body was given. His blood was shed. Through Him, we are washed white as snow and called children of the Almighty God.

In this message, Because of Christmas, Pastor Keith Cross walks through Galatians 3:29–4:7 and reminds us why Jesus came:

• To redeem those under the law

• To adopt us into God’s family

• To move us from slavery to sonship

We weren’t innocent when God chose us.

We weren’t worthy when He adopted us. Yet He intentionally sought us out, redeemed us, and welcomed us home as His children.