Village Green Community Church
618 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Welcome to the Village Green Community Church sermon podcast. Village Green is a vibrant Christian community in London, Ontario that seeks to love God, love others and change the world. To learn more about our ministry, please visit our website at www.villagegreenchurch.com.
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Episodes
Against All Odds - Part 1: Jesus Weeps
March 25, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAs Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds greet him as a conquering hero.
Revelation Part 10: All Things New
March 18, 2024 13:34 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBThe picture of a new heaven and new earth depicts a paradise and the reward for all who have persevered in faith.
Revelation - Part 9: A Thousand Years
March 10, 2024 19:15 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBThe culmination of the great battle is seen in the imagery of a thousand-year reign which brings about a final defeat.
Revelation-Part 8: Seven Bowls, Blasphemy, and Babylon
March 03, 2024 20:45 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBGod's ultimate wrath is now unleashed against the forces of evil.
Revelation - Part 7: Unholy Beasts and the Lamb
February 25, 2024 18:31 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBThe unholy alliance against the Lamb and his people grows, intensifying the cosmic conflict that pits good against evil.
Revelation - Part 6: War and Conquest
February 19, 2024 17:12 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThe great conflict between heaven and earth escalates, portrayed through the imagery of a woman and a dragon.
Revelation - Part 5: Seven Trumpets
February 11, 2024 17:06 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBThe trumpet judgments are reminiscent of the ten plagues of Egypt and have the same purpose – to show the powerlessness of earthly gods.
Revelation - Part 4: Seven Seals
February 05, 2024 13:20 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBAs John's vision continues to unfold, the march of history as viewed from God's perspective is presented.
Revelation - Part 3: The One Seated on the Throne
January 29, 2024 15:39 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBAs John's vision begins to unfold, a lamb appears, but not just any lamb.
Revelation - Part 2: Seven Churches, One Theme
January 22, 2024 14:46 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAs John is told to write to seven churches in Asia Minor, they are each given a specific message, but one theme is found in all.
Revelation - Part 1: Island Exiles
January 15, 2024 15:12 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJohn, the author of Revelation has been exiled to the island of Patmos. What starts as a prison sentence, turns into a vision for the ages.
Revelation- An Introduction
January 08, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBRevelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, yet properly understood, gives us a rich theological tapestry. In this message, we present an introduction in preparation for our 10-part series of the book.
The Heart of Christmas - Part 4: The Advent of Love
January 03, 2024 18:55 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBMary, a young teenager, when confronted by the revelation that she will bear the Messiah, responds with a message of love.
The Heart of Christmas - Part 3: The Advent of Joy
December 18, 2023 14:58 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat do heavenly beings and lowly shepherds have in common?
The Heart of Christmas - Part 2: The Advent of Peace
December 12, 2023 18:30 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBSimeon, a man who waitedeagerly for the coming of the Messiah, talked of the peace he experienced when he met the baby Jesus.
Part 1 - The Heart of Christmas - The Advent of Hope
December 04, 2023 14:39 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBThe prophetic voice of Zechariah was centered on the promise of hope.
The Rejected for the Rejected
November 27, 2023 15:27 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWhen we see Jesus as one of us, as belonging to us, as being for us, it’s easy to love him. But what if Jesus also belongs to the outsider? Guest speaker: Matthew Burkholder
Making Jesus Real. Part 4: Come Together
November 20, 2023 22:29 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBThe church serves as a collective demonstration of the reality of Jesus, his life, his message, and his sacrifice for our sins.
Making Jesus Real. Part 3: Safe
November 20, 2023 22:26 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAre we safe to be around, or do people see us as judgmental, hypocritical, or just plain weird? How can anyone see Jesus in us if we aren't safe enough to be around?
Making Jesus Real - Part 2: Break My Heart
November 06, 2023 15:52 - 25 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat breaks your heart? Often, the thing that breaks our heart is often where we place our energy and resources, and where we make the biggest difference.
Making Jesus Real - Part 1: Real to Me
October 30, 2023 14:04 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBI will never be able to make Jesus real for anyone else unless he becomes real to me. Are there ways of creating a more authentic relationship with Jesus so that others can more easily see Jesus in me.
The Awakening - Part 6: Acceptance
October 23, 2023 13:25 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOne of the biggest personal challenges we face is the ability to fully embrace God's love and acceptance.
The Awakening - Part 5: Looking In, Looking Out
October 16, 2023 13:37 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOur pursuit of self-awareness, if done with the right intent, will dramatically frame the way we serve others.
The Awakening - Part 4: Who's in the Driver's Seat
October 10, 2023 14:22 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBAm I just a product of my own desires or am I guided by something greater outside myself?
The Awakening - Part 3: My Authentic Self
October 02, 2023 14:26 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe cultural message of today is to be your authentic self. Whatever you feel inside is essentially who you really are.
The Awakening - Part 2: Mirror, Mirror
September 25, 2023 13:57 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBLove is one of the key themes of Scripture and one of the essential characteristics of God. Yet, it is often difficult to love ourselves. Is there a healthy form of self-love?
The Awakening - Part 1: I Believe, Therefore I Am!
September 18, 2023 15:05 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWhat is self-awareness? Is it even biblical for those who claim to be believers? Does it inform us on our identity and is it important for our spiritual growth?
Get a LIFE
September 11, 2023 14:33 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBGetting a LIFE is a journey. From first breath to last, life can be full of adventure and excitement one moment, then full of doubt and pain the next. ...Despite all that life can throw at us, we all want to have confidence that we are heading in the right direction: one that will help us to confidently navigate all of life with endurance and hope. At Village Green Community Church, we believe that Jesus points us to a better way, a better life, a better hope. Come, and embrace the journe...
Come Together
September 05, 2023 15:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBCommunion is one of two ordinances in the evangelical church, the other being baptism. In this message, we dive into the rich theological treasure that is Communion, and why it is such a vital piece of our spiritual walk.
Prepare for Impact: Part 6 - Holding Pattern
August 28, 2023 12:05 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBTrust is not an easy thing to surrender to someone else. We need proof and a willingness that trusting another is worth it. The same holds true with faith. Though we are taught to be self-reliant, faith really soars when we learn to surrender and trust God fully
Prepare for Impact: Part 5 - Live Wisely
August 22, 2023 12:22 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWe know that how we live makes more of an impression and impact than what we say. How do we avoid the minefields that are part of life and become an example of what it means to live like no one else?
Prepare for Impact: Part 4: Be Generous
August 15, 2023 14:45 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBOne of the practical demonstrations of ultimate faith in God is found in our ability to be generous. We not only benefit others when we are generous, but we also touch the heart of God as well.
Prepare for Impact: Part 2: Get Truth
July 31, 2023 15:26 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBIt is said we live in a post-Christian world. One that not only devalues the necessity of the Gospel, but the entire foundation it is built upon.
Prepare for Impact: Bold Faith in a Culture of Conflict - Part 1: Stand Firm
July 24, 2023 13:28 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB"Unless you stand for something you will fall for everything," is a well-known adage. How do we stand firm when is seems the entire world is on a mission to discredit faith?
Everyone Has Their Own Story
July 18, 2023 17:27 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBThe darkness is real, but so is the light.
Building On The Foundation
July 10, 2023 11:58 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBJoin us as Elder Emeritus, Ernest Yanful, brings us teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:5-15. Fellow workers with God means we are God's workers, God's partners, working together as a unit to achieve God's desire, including building the church. Therefore, to be in Christian ministry is to serve others in Jesus' name for the sake and glory of God.
The Saviour of the World
July 05, 2023 17:40 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBJoin us as Matthew Burkholder shares a message from John 4. God is at work in places we avoid, and in those we often write off because Jesus is the Saviour of the world.
The Saddest Chapter in the Old Testatment
June 26, 2023 13:35 - 41 minutes - 56.4 MBRob Fleming shares a message from Isaiah 36-39. Rob and his wife Kathryn are Village Green Community Church supported missionaries serving in Japan.
Seduction - Part 3: Power-Play
June 19, 2023 14:18 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBBehind our acts of worship is the acknowledgement of power, something greater that deserves our reverence. Whoever we bow down to, must be who we believe has ultimate authority.
Seduction - Part 2: The Presumption Trap
June 12, 2023 13:38 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBTemptations come with certain presumptions that can appear to be rational at first, but dig a little deeper, and the portential for greater damage is quickly exposed.
Seduction - Part 1: I Need This
June 05, 2023 14:44 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBTemptations come in many forms, but the most lethal are the ones that come in the guise of fulfulling a legitmate need.
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 7:The House that Jesus Built
May 29, 2023 14:18 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBThe church, as an institution, has been the object of attack, both from the outside world and within its very ranks for centuries. Why should believers care about the way in which “the church” is treated and portrayed?
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 6: The Greater Blessing
May 23, 2023 14:35 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBWe all know what happens when we close our minds. we stop growing and the older we get; the bleaker life becomes. The same is true when we close our hearts, we miss out on experiencing the greater blessings God has in store for us.
Why Should I Care About...? Part 4: My Personal Temple
May 08, 2023 13:51 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBPersonal well-being has become a major cultural focus of late, especially after the fallout of a drawn-out pandemic. But God has always been concerned about our personal overall health, long before it became popular.
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 3: Suffering
May 01, 2023 13:11 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBSuffering is a reality of being human. It is the plight of many with no end in sight. As believers, our ability to ease the suffering in this world goes far beyond the practical help it extends to those we help.
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 2: Justice
April 24, 2023 13:44 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBJustice has become an important social priority, especially since injustice continues to be so prevalent. How do Christians navigate true justice in a world of inequality, racial strife, and economic disparity.
Where Do I Stand? - Part 4: Open Eyes and Open Heart
April 17, 2023 13:59 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Resurrection changes everything.
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 1: Creation
April 17, 2023 13:54 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBFrom the dawn of humanity, we have looked to the skies and wondered how it all came together? Even today, theories of how the universe was fromed are legion. Why should Christian's care about this hotly debated topic?
Where Do I Stand? - Part 3: Victim
April 10, 2023 13:32 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBThe cross literally stands as a signpost. If you view it from one perspective, Jesus becomes nothing more than a victim, from another, he becomes so much more.
Where Do I Stand? - Part 2: What's In It for Me?
April 03, 2023 13:52 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBFor some, they know just enough to want Jesus on their side. It's a relationship more about the advantage of having Jesus as an ally as opposed to having him as our Lord.