This week at Venture, Pastor Brandon continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from Ephesians 4 — a chapter filled with practical instructions for how believers should live as part of God’s family. Using the illustration of “family rules,” Pastor Brandon teaches that when we become followers of Jesus, we’re adopted into God’s household — and with that comes a new identity, a new way of living, and new expectations. We are no longer who we used to be. We represent Jesus. We represent our church. And the Gospel should transform the way we think, speak, work, and respond to others. From Paul’s call to “live a life worthy of your calling” to practical warnings against lying, anger, bitterness, unwholesome talk, and idleness, this message challenges us to live differently — because we are different. If you want to grow in spiritual maturity and understand what it means to truly reflect Christ in your daily life, this message will encourage and challenge you. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Online Campus welcome
00:12 – Welcome from Pastor Brandon
00:44 – Parenting stories and family expectations
01:49 – “In our house, we do hard things”
02:14 – We don’t quit — teaching perseverance
03:12 – Following through with commitments
03:34 – Working hard and having jobs growing up
04:10 – College expectations and values
05:48 – “Our family goes to church”
06:43 – You represent your family
07:20 – Transition to Ephesians 4
08:08 – Live a life worthy of your calling
08:57 – Old Testament vs. New Testament obedience
09:24 – Expectations for believers, not seekers
10:01 – “Don’t live like the Gentiles do”
10:31 – Who you were vs. who you are now
11:23 – Hardened hearts and transformation
12:08 – We represent Jesus in everything we do
12:40 – “We are Venture”
13:13 – Making Jesus famous
14:01 – Grace should change how we live
14:43 – Putting off your old self
15:14 – The symbolism of baptism
15:42 – New mind, new life, new identity
16:25 – Faith should change your values and worldview
17:12 – Chapters 1–3 vs. chapters 4–6
17:40 – “Take off your grave clothes”
18:50 – Expectations for God’s family
19:26 – Five things we don’t do in God’s house
20:11 – #1 We don’t lie
21:12 – Truth-telling vs. the enemy’s lies
22:14 – Speaking the truth in love
23:21 – Accountability and honesty in the church
24:11 – #2 We control our anger
25:28 – How anger becomes sin
26:57 – Don’t let anger smolder
27:27 – The danger of wrath and malice
27:52 – #3 We don’t steal — we work
28:36 – The expectation that believers work
29:53 – Psychological benefits of working
31:06 – Pastor Brandon’s upbringing and work ethic
32:09 – First job stories
32:16 – #4 Think before you speak
32:54 – No unwholesome or corrupt talk
33:21 – How Jesus changed our speech
34:08 – Gossip, slander, corrupt communication
34:40 – #5 We don’t let bitterness control us
35:19 – Bitterness grieves the Holy Spirit
35:59 – The danger of harboring bitterness
36:49 – The journey of transformation
37:16 – We represent our Father
37:40 – Summing it up: Be kind, compassionate, forgiving
38:11 – Closing prayer
39:12 – Service close and announcements

This week at Venture, Don Ross continued our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful and challenging message from Ephesians chapter 4:1–16. Speaking into the heart of Paul’s words from prison, Don reminds us that unity is our calling — not uniformity, but a shared commitment to the mission of Christ. In a divided world, the church shines brightest when we walk in humility, gentleness, patience, and love. Don also unpacks the gifts of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, explaining how every believer is uniquely equipped to build up the body of Christ. We are not spectators — we are contributors. As each of us steps into obedience, the church grows stronger, healthier, and more unified. This message calls us to maturity, to bold faith, and to using our gifts for the sake of the Kingdom. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online
00:21 – Don Ross opens the message
00:43 – The early days of Venture: “It’ll never take… and here you are.”
01:23 – Introduction to Don’s network role and ministry
02:02 – Don’s book resources
03:02 – Opening prayer
03:10 – The city of Ephesus and why it mirrors Seattle
03:37 – The three themes of Ephesians
04:00 – Paul’s perspective writing from prison
04:24 – Why God uses difficult circumstances
05:17 – “God allows situations for your good — and others’ good.”
06:16 – Ephesians 4:1–2 — living worthy of our calling
06:50 – Unity in a divided world
07:42 – Unity ≠ agreement, unity = shared mission
08:26 – Jesus calls Simon the Zealot and Matthew together
09:31 – Unity above politics
10:18 – You are a citizen of heaven
10:33 – Make every effort to keep the unity
11:00 – The seven “ones” of unity
12:01 – One Father: approaching God with intimacy
13:02 – Why Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father”
13:45 – One baptism explained
14:05 – Baptism in the Holy Spirit
14:27 – The power needed to walk in unity
15:16 – Water baptism: going public with your faith
15:40 – Three types of spiritual gifts
16:04 – Gifts of the Father (Romans 12)
17:00 – Examples: leadership, teaching, giving
18:17 – Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12)
18:39 – The Holy Spirit activates the gifts
19:15 – A story of healing and obedience
19:38 – Gifts of the Son (Ephesians 4)
20:09 – Christ’s ascension and the giving of gifts
21:14 – Christ descending and ascending
22:10 – The five-fold ministry: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers
23:04 – What apostles and prophets do today
24:44 – The call of the evangelist
25:28 – Evangelism in everyday life
26:30 – The role of the pastor — equipping, not replacing
27:13 – Obedience: stepping out when the Spirit prompts
28:16 – No longer infants tossed by every wind of teaching
29:05 – Speak the truth in love
30:04 – Every supporting ligament: everyone has a role
30:38 – Are you contributing… or consuming?
31:22 – Producing fruit vs. being a “sucker” branch
31:59 – Response: stepping into obedience
32:35 – Prayer
33:14 – Closing and next steps
33:39 – Don’s book table + building expansion reminder
33:59 – Thank you for joining Venture Online

This week at Venture, Pastor Di continues our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from chapter 3 — a reminder of just how deeply God loves us. Paul writes from prison, yet his perspective is full of purpose. Even in chains, he sees his suffering as a platform to share the Gospel. Through this chapter, Pastor Di challenges us to see life through that same lens — to believe we are loved and chosen, to walk confidently in God’s presence, and to be transformed by His passion for us. If we truly understood how much God loves us, it would change everything. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online 00:12 – Honoring our Veterans 00:49 – Pastor Di introduces Journey Through Ephesians 01:10 – The city of Ephesus and historical background 02:15 – Review of Ephesians 1 & 2 03:27 – Unity in salvation through Christ 03:53 – Introduction to Ephesians 3 — the bridge between identity and action 04:40 – Who God says we are: loved, chosen, free, forgiven 05:36 – What if you really believed God loves you? 06:10 – Opening prayer 07:14 – Paul’s perspective from prison 08:56 – God’s mysterious plan revealed 10:45 – Finding purpose in hardship 12:07 – Paul’s suffering and the spread of the Gospel 13:12 – Turning captivity into calling 15:46 – Seeing trials through the lens of God’s love 16:19 – Our position: Bold and confident access to God 17:36 – No need to earn His favor — we’re already accepted 18:34 – Understanding transforms head knowledge into heart change 19:20 – The Passion of Christ — the ultimate expression of love 21:56 – From knowing God’s love to being transformed by it Show more...