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Romans 12:10-12
Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality
REFERENCES: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Peter 2:17; 2 Timothy 5:17; 1 Samuel 2:30; Deuteronomy 5:16; Acts 2:14-21
Honor is defined by “esteem, value, or great respect.” When we honor someone we value them highly and lift them up with our words and actions. We do so even when it’s not the most popular thing to do, when we don’t agree with someone else’s point of view, or even when the other person doesn’t deserve it. But we do it anyway because we are called to be people who give honor, honor to God and to others through our way of living. It’s not just about what we are doing, but about who we are. We don’t behave according to the world's patterns, we obey God’s principles, changing culture by living a life of honor.
Honor is the greatest common factor in a life of purpose
God created us to live a life of honor. We are called to honor up, down, and all around — up to those who are in authority above us, down to those we lead, and all around to the people in our lives. God makes no exceptions for who we get to honor, but, as we trust him more and more, He shows his love through his unending protection and provision.
The day of “Pentecost” commemorates the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to early believers after Jesus ascended to heaven. Through Pentecost, God honored and affirmed Jesus’ sacrifice by pouring out his spirit. When we honor God’s gift of salvation and live in obedience to Jesus, we allow God’s presence and promises to define our lives.
Honor is a lost factor in our world but even though we disagree with others doesn’t mean we need to dishonor them. In fact, as a church we believe Honor is our calling and we begin by Honoring God. That is why we need to check our honor tank and ask ourselves if we are carrying a heart that Honors God, others and ourselves. In living a life of honor we find not only God’s protection, His promises and provision, but also His presence and power.
Meditate and reflect on how to start honoring everyone by remembering these principles.
1. Let Sorrow filter through your anger
2. Let Prayer drown out sarcasm
3. Let Clear truth overrule mockery
Remember you show honor because of who you are in Christ and because you are honoring God through obedience.
Need a midweek reset? Join us every Wednesday at VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District in the Prayer Room for an incredible hour of prayer starting at 12PM. Make it part of your weekly rhythm!
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens and VOUS Design District
When: Every Wednesday
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Join us for Vision Sunday! Pastor Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson will be sharing vision and marching orders for the year ahead. Be sure to invite your friends & family and get in the room!
For more information on Vision Sunday, click here
Team Night is happening on Wednesday, November 12th across all four VOUS locations starting at 7:00 PM!
Whether you’ve been serving for years or are just getting started, your presence matters. Team Night isn’t just for a specific team or department, it’s for our locations to come together as one cohesive team and move forward as one.
Sign up for your location below:
SoMi | City | Miami Gardens | Design District
Are you interested in leading a crew? Click here to fill out an application to become a crew leader in SZN 1 2026!
You don't want to miss the chance to hang with us at VOUS High Nite on Wednesday, November 5th @ 7PM, a night for the middle and high school community of VOUS Church.
We'll be hosting a Parent Hangout during VHN – an opportunity to get to know other parents in our community. Dinner provided.
To RSVP for VOUS High Nite, click here
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Where:
VOUS SoMi @ One City Church | 6750 Sunset Drive
VOUS Miami Gardens | 17801 NW Second Ave
Make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving at our annual Thanksgiving Bash, a morning of distributing hundreds of meals to families in our community and watching teams compete for the VOUS Bowl Title in our spirited 7-on-7 flag football tournament.
To donate a meal kit online, click here
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Start your Thanksgiving with fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! We’ll see you at the starting line!
Sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 27th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
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
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
