Village Green Community Church
622 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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
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.
Where Do I Stand? - Part 1: It's Only Natural
March 27, 2023 13:43 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBBelief in Jesus upends our entire worldview. It shapes the way we see others and the startling change that hajppens in us.
The Grudge - Part 4: Faith and Forgiveness
March 20, 2023 13:43 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBForgiveness becomes an important part of our faith expression. It not only conveys what God in Christ has done for us but what he can also do for others.
The Grudge - Part 3: Me, Myself and I
March 13, 2023 13:52 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBAs difficult as forgiveness is for many, nothing is more challenging than forgiving ourselves. How do we shut down the voice of accusation that echoes in our own heads?
The Grudge - The Forgiveness Equation
March 06, 2023 15:04 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBForgiveness has many layers, and the eeper the hurt the more complicated forgiveness gets. A major stumbling block for many is this: does forgiving mean forgetting?
The Grudge - Part 1: The Tension
February 27, 2023 15:59 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBWhy is forgiveness so hard, especially when it is an expected part of what it means to be a believer in God? How do we understand and navigate forgiveness when we’ve been deeply hurt?
God Is... Part 6: Love
February 20, 2023 15:27 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBSimilar to God’s goodness, love is another attribute that when misunderstood, creates a one-dimensional caricature that misrepresents the very heart of God.
God Is...- Part 5: Good
February 13, 2023 15:16 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBThe goodness of God in modern culture is either the most embraced or the most rejected. How do we understand God as good in a world where suffering and evil exists?
God Is... Part 2: Knowable
January 23, 2023 14:53 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBIs God an abstract concept or is he truly knowable? Many who reject the concept of God reject the idea of a personal relationship with the creator, and in doing so, miss one of God's most important attributes.
God Is... - Part 1: Three-In-One
January 16, 2023 14:38 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Trinity is a unique formulation for God that is essential to the Christian faith, yet one of the most difficult concepts to understand and comprehend, and the first step in knowing God intimately.
Holiday Hope - Part 4: Divine Longing
December 19, 2022 14:22 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MBThe message of the angels proclaimed a reality we all long for in one way or another. Grasping the heart of their message brings the hope of Christmas alive for everyone.
Holiday Hope - Part 3: When the Pieces Come Together
December 12, 2022 14:13 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBFor one old man, the arrival of Jesus answered many of the missing pieces to the puzzle of God's Messiah.
Holiday Hope - Part 2: Song of the Season
December 05, 2022 14:21 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBReactions to shocking news are often an opportunity to see someoneès true character, In the case of Mary, her reaction to shocking news was to worship.
Holiday Hope - Part 1: How Will we Know?
November 28, 2022 14:52 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBIt is one thing for a prophet to predict an event, it is another matter altogehter to predict details of that event that make the prediction undeniable.
Messy Life - Part 10: Redeemed Mess
November 21, 2022 14:30 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBThe messiness of our lives can sometimes reflect how we understand God's love for us. If we are not careful, we can view our messiness as god's judgement, and not as a vehicle for redemption.
Messy Life - Part 9: Head Strong
November 14, 2022 14:39 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBSometimes we can become our own worst enemies. We can fixate on the wrong things and set ourselves up for a greater mess of our own making. How do we fill our minds in a way that is healthy and helpful?
Messy Life - Part 8: Doing it Right
November 07, 2022 15:21 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBDoing the right thing, in a world gone mad, is often the most difficult thing to do. It can not only be hard but can leave you open to attack and portential suffering. How do we not lose heart?
Messy Life - Part 7: Who Cares
October 31, 2022 13:42 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBFear, when allowed to govern our lives, can leave us helpless and hopeless. But fear can also serve as a signpost to something greater which in turn, builds courage, confidence, and hope.
Messy Life - Part 6: When Darkness Comes
October 24, 2022 13:22 - 42 minutes - 58 MBAnxiety and depression have grown to epicemic proportions. OUr ability to cope with the challenges of life is continually being tested. How do we manage when the darkness overwhelms us?
Messy Life - Part 5: Let it Go
October 17, 2022 13:33 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBThe pain of the past can fuel our present and future in unhealthy ways. How do we learn to use our pain as a means for growth, and not as a means for bitterness or hatred?
Messy Life - Part 4: Wordly Warning
October 11, 2022 14:42 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBThe Bible teaches that there are three forces intent on making life messy. The more aware we are of their tactics, the better we can protect ourselves from their attacks. The third warning is against what the Bible calls; the world.
Messy Life - Part 3: It Came from Within
October 03, 2022 13:16 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBThe Bible teaches that there are three forces intent on making life messy. The more aware we are of their tactics, the better we can protect ourselves from their attacks. The second warning is against what the Bible calls; the flesh.
Messy Life - Part 2: What the Devil Has on You
September 26, 2022 13:36 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThe Bible teaches that there are three forces intent on making life messy. the more aware we are of their tactics, the better we can protect ourselves from their attacks. the first warning is against our greatest enemy; the devil.
Messy Life - Part 1: The Trouble with Trouble
September 19, 2022 14:44 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBWhenever life gets messy, our reaction is to think something is wrong with us, with life, or with God. What if the times when things are falling apart are the times when things are actually falling into place?
Freedom
September 12, 2022 14:32 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBThis message focuses on freedom as taught in Galatian 5 and delivered by our missionary partner, Jacob Paul, who along with his wife Leidy, serve in Colombia.
Wisdom by the Book, Part 8: Filtering Out the Noise
September 04, 2022 17:15 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn a world of fake news and the constant barrage of opinions and beliefs, wisdom becomes a tool to filter out what’s good and what needs to be ignored.
Wisdom by the Book, Part 7: The Chocies We Make
August 28, 2022 14:34 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBLife is full of decisions and in reality, our lives are nothing more than the sum total of our decisions to date. For the wise, each decision is either a future blessing or a future regret.
Wisdom by the Book, Part 7: The Choices We Make
August 28, 2022 14:34 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBLife is full of decisions and in reality, our lives are nothing more than the sum total of our decisions to date. For the wise, each decision is either a future blessing or a future regret.
Wisdom by the Book, Part 6: Why Words Matter
August 21, 2022 17:54 - 37 minutes - 51 MBWe’ve all heard it, “Sticks and stones….” Words do matter and knowing the power of words is another tool for those who are wise.
They Left, and Camped. Then Settled
August 15, 2022 17:17 - 37 minutes - 51 MBNumbers 33 is a list of the 40 places that the Israelites camped at during their 40 years in the Sinai Desert after fleeing Egyptian slavery. But why did Moses write it? Why did God want it in the Bible? Why should we read it, and how can it help us?
Wisdom by the Book: Part 5 - Listen Well
August 08, 2022 13:48 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBThe art of listening well is a discipline of wisdom, even though we often think it just comes naturally.
Wisdom by the Book: Part 4 - Open Hearted
August 02, 2022 14:46 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBGenerosity can appear to be at odds with the wise use of time and resources, when in fact it’s a factor for wise living.
Wisdom by the Book: Part 3 - Two Paths
July 25, 2022 13:18 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBFor the writer of Proverbs, there are essentially two types of people who walk two different paths.
Wisdom By The Book: Part 2 - Training Camp
July 18, 2022 12:09 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBPart of growing in wisdom is learning from the experiences and insights of others.
Wisdom by the Book: Part 1 - Where it Starts
July 11, 2022 15:42 - 36 minutes - 50 MBHow does fear contribute to wisdom? Isn’t fear the opposite of faith?
Preparing for FaceTime: Thoughts to Make your Heart Sing
July 04, 2022 14:21 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBBrent Paul leads in preparation for Communion Sunday.
Pathways
June 17, 2022 14:30 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBOur decisions in life determine the pathways we traverse. Though we treat life as having many pathways, the Bible only sees two, the right one and the wrong one.
Only Jesus - Part 7: Rising Again
June 06, 2022 13:57 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIt is one of Jesus’ most memorable miracles, yet, despite its evidence of divine power, it also reveals an important truth about Jesus himself.
Only Jesus - Part 6
June 06, 2022 13:52 - 31 minutes - 43 MBDoes forgiveness come with a price, and does it come with certain expectations? In this story, Jesus connects the act of forgiveness with the capacity of a person’s love.
Only Jesus – Part 5: Guilt or Grace?
May 25, 2022 13:17 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBThe law is clear, especially when guilt is obvious. In an attempt to back Jesus into a corner, accusers are caught in a trap of their own making.
Only Jesus - Part 4: Amazed
May 18, 2022 14:08 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBAn officer goes to great lengths to seek out Jesus to get help for someone he cares about. What transpires is a moment that even surprises Jesus
Only Jesus - Part 3: The Pull of Love
May 09, 2022 23:46 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThe persistence of a mother when faced with a parental nightmare, demonstrates a love that is sacrificial and longsuffering.
Only Jesus - Part 2: Does Gratitude Matter?
May 02, 2022 16:33 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBTo be healed physically is a miracle of incredible worth. For Jesus, the real miracle lies elsewhere.
Only Jesus - Part 1: Get Up!
April 25, 2022 17:29 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBA paralyzed man is touched by the healing power of Jesus. It is a moment one would think would be cause for celebration, but for some, it becomes an opportunity to challenge Jesus.
Choices - Part 4: The Great Decision
April 17, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 31.4 MBThere are choices that we make that affect the entirety of our lives. Some can have negative consequences while others are for the better. Only one choice offers us the best of everything.
Choices - Part 3: When the Pressure is On
April 15, 2022 19:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBCrowd mentality can sometimes overpower our better judgment. In the heat of such moments, choices can become misguided.
Choices - Part 2: When Something is Missing
April 11, 2022 13:38 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBSometimes we can get so wrapped up in the moment that we choose to neglect the larger picture. As Jesus entered Jerusalem to much fanfare and celebration, something was not quite right.en Something is Missing