Growing followers of Jesus
…
continue reading
As we get into the letter, we see that the Corinthians are being proud and headstrong. So in response to their strength, Paul speaks the message of the weak and foolish gospel to them, to persuade them to become a weak church, who trust in the weakness of the cross, and not in the strength of personality or influence.…
…
continue reading
In this holiday talk, Jeremy helps us to catch God’s vision for his body, his church: To live together in intimacy, humility, and empathy, in Christ.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this holiday talk, we look at what the Bible has to say about love in community. In 1 John 4, we will see that in order to have Christ’s love at work in our community, we will be loving one another in affection, in sacrifice, and in truth.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this Easter Sunday talk, Sam shows us how the resurrection of Jesus gives hope and truth to everyone.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this talk, Sam brings us the story of Jesus riding in to Jerusalem on a donkey, the picture of the truly humble king, who was on the road to give his life for our sake.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
The third talk from our Village Church Camp, where Nick Brennan helped us see our union with Christ and with one another, from Hebrews 3-4.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
The second talk from our Village Church Camp, where Nick Brennan helped us see our union with Christ and with one another, from Matthew 18:1-14.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
The first talk from our Village Church Camp, where Nick Brennan helped us see our union with Christ and with one another, from John 15:1-17.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this talk, Jeremy helps us to understand Jesus’ famous parable of the vineyard, and his call toward humility in his disciples.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
Jesus again uses a little child as an illustration of his kingdom, and he challenges his disciples to become small and to give up their attachments to the world for the sake of his kingdom.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this talk, Jeremy helps us work through Jesus’ debate with the Pharisees, and his challenging words about marriage and divorce.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this talk, Sam helps us to understand Jesus’ challenge toward humility and forgiveness for his disciples.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this passage, we see people struggling to see Jesus clearly. With the crowds, with the Jewish religious leaders, and even with Jesus’ disciples, they struggle to see who Jesus is and why he’s here, because they struggle to see past their own pride, or expectations. But by the end of the passage, Jesus could hardly state it more clearly: He’s her…
…
continue reading
In this three-week holiday series, we are starting the year by hearing Jesus’ call to abide in him. In this final talk, Jesus reminds us that if people have hated him, they will hate his followers, but that he won’t leave our side.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this three-week holiday series, we are starting the year by hearing Jesus’ call to abide in him. In this first talk, Philip helps us hear Jesus’ call to abide in the vine, Jesus, as our source of life.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In this three-week holiday series, we are starting the year by hearing Jesus’ call to abide in him. In this first talk, Jeremy helps us to hear Jesus’ call to being the only way to God.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
In the lead up to Christmas, we’re going to be singing a lot of carols and Christmas songs. But in this three-week mini-series, we will be going all the way back to the original Christmas story, to hear some of the songs that were sung about the birth of Jesus. In this talk, we look at Mary’s song of joy and faith, and how it points us to the Chris…
…
continue reading
In this one-off talk before the carols, we see two young boys explain God’s kingdom to a proud and fearful king. Because God’s kingdom is so simple that even (or especially) a child can understand it: Trust in your Father, who has done provided everything for you in Jesus, and depend on him.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
We’ve just seen Nineveh come to repentance. But in this final chapter of Jonah, we will see God turn his attention to Jonah. We will watch God’s incredibly patient mercy with Jonah, trying to soften his heart towards the Ninevites, and to broaden his understanding of God’s mercy.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
Jonah finally arrived at Nineveh, and gives his sermon. And against all odds, the people turn to God. As a prophet, should have been Jonah’s dream. But God loves to work through weak and broken people to show his strength and glory. And so, God is powerfully at work, even through this reluctant, cold-hearted prophet.…
…
continue reading
Last week, we saw that Jonah wants no part of God’s mission, or God’s calling for his life, and he runs in the opposite direction from God’s calling. Now, we see Jonah singing from the belly of a fish. What are we to make of this odd story, and what does it say to us about Jonah’s heart, and our own?…
…
continue reading
We’ve just looked at the book of Habakkuk, and we saw the prophet go from questioning God’s plans to praising his name. Now in the book of Jonah, we meet an even more reluctant prophet. Jonah wants no part of God’s mission, or God’s calling for his life, and he runs in the opposite direction from God’s calling. As Sam starts this series for us, thi…
…
continue reading
In this final chapter of Habakkuk, he has moved from questioning God’s power and will to praising his name. Even though God’s plans don’t always make sense to us, He is good and working for our good, so we can praise His name.Por Village Church
…
continue reading
Have you ever felt like God ignores your prayers? Have you wondered if he knows what’s best for your life? In the first part of this term, we’re going to be spending some time hearing from Habakkuk, a prophet who was forced to wrestle with these questions, as God’s response to his prayers seemed to be anything but what he expected or hoped for.…
…
continue reading
What hope does God have for the weak? What wisdom is there in weakness? In God’s design, he has so much grace and beauty for those who are in need, and ultimately we can see God’s power in weakness through the cross of Christ. In this two-week holiday series, we will explore these ideas and see what blessings that God has for us. In this first talk…
…
continue reading