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Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”
REFERENCES: HEBREWS 11:1, MATTHEW 17:19-20
To see the burst of sunrise. To experience the depth of moonlight. To witness the gravity of roaring oceans. We take these daily marvels for granted and can easily forget that the God who created it all is the God who cares for us. Maybe that’s because it takes a little faith to keep our perspectives straight. Faith is not simply about what we do, but about who we believe. In Jesus, even granular faith moves mountains. At times, stepping out into the unknown and acting upon belief over feelings can be hard to put into practice. Faith requires strength to remain patient, an understanding for the slow growth, gratitude for the mundane, and a value for the small things. As we follow God patiently, we can trust he will work suddenly. When we remember that the one who makes the sun rise, the moon shine, and the waters stay in their place is also the one who sustains us, then we know that we don’t have to have huge faith to see great miracles.
God can do something big with something very small.
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20
When Jesus says “little faith,” he is not talking about a literal size, he’s using an expression. He is conveying that even if the state of our faith is practically nonexistent, he can still use the small to do the great.
In our lives dirt can represent difficulties in our lives, but these dirt moments have a purpose. Let the dirt do the work of teaching, refining, and helping you grow stronger. Surrender to God what you’re going through and be ready for him to do the unimaginable.
Faith endures because it is placed in the immovable and unchanging God who loves us so much, that he gave his one and only son, Jesus, for our sins. We all want to run to where the blessings flow, but often we don't realize blessings are all around us and within us all the time. Rejoice in the seasons of harvest produced by the seeds of faith sown. A kingdom mindset says, “I’m not simply asking God to bless me, I want to bless others. I want my harvest to be large, not only for my family to eat, but so that others will also be fed.” Through our investment of time spent with Jesus and his causes, we harvest seasons of blessings and discover freedom even when we’re being pressed and refined. Always remember, what matters most, is not the size of our faith, but the strength of the God in whom we place it.
Think of a small step you can take in the direction of what may seem like a gigantic victory. Write it down and believe that your little steps will become enormous miracles.
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
To sign up for baptisms, please click here.
This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
