Battle for the Heart | Pastor Connor Takata | Venture Church

Battle for the Heart | Pastor Connor Takata | Venture Church

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May 4, 2026 · 36 min

About this episode

Pastor Connor Takata discusses the importance of surrendering worries to God and seeking the Kingdom of God based on Jesus' teachings in Matthew 6.

We all have things we worry about. Finances, the future, family, work, health, and the unknown can easily take over our hearts and minds. In this message, Pastor Connor wraps up our Stressed series by looking at Jesus’ words in Matthew 6. Jesus doesn’t just encourage us not to worry, He commands us to seek first the Kingdom of God and trust Him with the outcomes of our lives. Worry can be a sign of a divided heart, pulling our attention away from Jesus and toward the things we are trying to control. But when we surrender our worries to God, we find the peace that only He can give. If you have been carrying worry, stress, or fear about what is ahead, this message is for you. 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:28 – Welcome + Revival Night Invite 1:01 – Meet Pastor Connor 1:32 – Wrapping Up the Stressed Series 1:52 – Matthew 6:25 to 34 3:01 – Jesus Says Do Not Worry 3:27 – Look at the Birds of the Air 4:14 – Consider the Flowers of the Field 5:11 – Seek First the Kingdom 5:39 – Opening Prayer 6:01 – Pastor Connor’s Family + Personal Story 8:36 – Why There Is So Much to Worry About 10:20 – The Promise of Peace 11:45 – Why We Still Feel Worried 12:24 – God Wants Peace for…

People in this episode

Guest: Pastor Connor Takata

Topics covered

  • worry
  • faith
  • peace
  • Kingdom of God
  • stress
  • surrender

Keywords

  • worry
  • stress
  • peace
  • faith
  • Kingdom of God
  • surrender
  • Matthew 6

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Books & works: Matthew 6

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