Iva Durham Vennard (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 24, 2024

Santosh PoonenOctober 28, 202438mWatch on YouTube

Part ofChristian Biographies Adapted for Children (Audiobooks)32 of 40

Also in

Santosh Poonen Sermons261 messages

Audiobook Live recordings from RLCF Family Prayer Meetings during which Santosh Poonen shares Christian biographies adapted for children Based loosely on the chapter from the book, "They Knew Their God" by Harvey, Harvey & Hey ----- http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The video recounts the life of Iva Durham Vennard, detailing her spiritual journey marked by periods of doubt, worldly distraction, and eventual profound surrender to God. Key moments include her initial spiritual awakening at a camp meeting, subsequent struggles with secular influences, and repeated calls to refocus on her relationship with Christ. The narrative emphasizes that God uses failures and disappointments to mold individuals into the people He intends them to be.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Family background and early upbringingIva was born in Illinois in 1871 to a godly father who served as a Civil War soldier and a strong Christian mother who supported the family after his death.

Attending camp meetings and finding forgivenessInfluenced by skeptical reading material, Iva attended a camp meeting where the presence of the Holy Spirit convicted her, leading her to seek and receive God's forgiveness.

Experiencing sanctification and closed doorsAfter experiencing being sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit, Iva volunteered for missionary work in Japan but failed her medical test due to past tuberculosis.

Worldly pursuits and a renewed callAfter her missionary plans failed, Iva plunged into teaching and worldliness until a powerful sermon by J. A. Wood brought back her spiritual conviction.

Surrendering scholarly ambitions for spiritual prioritiesFaced with a prestigious scholarship and opportunity to study in Europe, Iva chose to put the spiritual above the intellectual after confronting her pride.

Finding comfort in God's word during lonelinessExperiencing deep loneliness after accepting the cross of death to self, Iva opened her Bible and received a renewed sense of inward peace through scripture.Isaiah 60:1

Entering Deaconess work and facing oppositionGuided by scripture, Iva began serving as a Deaconess in Buffalo, New York, while enduring hardships and a drifting conference that neglected holiness.Isaiah 58:10

Receiving assurance to preach and opening the instituteAssured by God's word that her words were like fire, Iva overcame her hesitation about preaching and opened the Epworth Evangelistic Institute in St. Louis.John 4:39

Marriage to Tom Venard and eventual resignationAfter marrying architect Tom Venard, Iva eventually resigned from Epworth due to mounting pressure and opposition from officials over biblical doctrine.

Starting the Chicago training schoolWith encouragement from her husband Tom, Iva accepted an invitation to start a new independent training school in Chicago associated with the Holiness Association.

Power to suffer and trusting God through trialsExperiencing a deeply spiritual moment regarding the power to suffer, Iva found strength in God's word to endure rumors, financial pressures, and losses.

A legacy of faith and entering the Savior's presenceIn her 70s, Iva's strength began to fail, and she passed away in 1945 with the word "amen" on her lips, leaving behind a lasting legacy of complete trust in God.

Related messages

Back to the catalog

River of Life Christian Fellowship

Iva Durham Vennard (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 24, 2024

Santosh Poonen · October 28, 2024 · 38m

Following Jesus Becoming like Him

Summary

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Family background and early upbringingIva was born in Illinois in 1871 to a godly father who served as a Civil War soldier and a strong Christian mother who supported the family after his death.

Worldly pursuits and a renewed callAfter her missionary plans failed, Iva plunged into teaching and worldliness until a powerful sermon by J. A. Wood brought back her spiritual conviction.

Marriage to Tom Venard and eventual resignationAfter marrying architect Tom Venard, Iva eventually resigned from Epworth due to mounting pressure and opposition from officials over biblical doctrine.

Starting the Chicago training schoolWith encouragement from her husband Tom, Iva accepted an invitation to start a new independent training school in Chicago associated with the Holiness Association.

Session 32 of 40

All of Christian Biographies Adapted for Children (Audiobooks)

Related messages

Joanna Veenstra (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- May 22, 2024

Santosh Poonen · 33m

Eugenia Price (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- September 17, 2021

Santosh Poonen · 27m

Phoebe Palmer (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 23, 2025

Santosh Poonen · 33m

Source: watch on YouTube

Iva Durham Vennard (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 24, 2024

Summary

Outline

Transcript

Related messages

Iva Durham Vennard (Christian Biographies Adapted for Children) -- Santosh Poonen -- April 24, 2024

Summary

Transcript

Outline

Session 32 of 40

Related messages