Village Green Community Church
622 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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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Esther: When the Time is Right - Part 4: Rescue
March 14, 2022 13:36 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBThe dilemma that brought an edict to destroy the Jews is still in play. What could have been a picture of disaster becomes a story of rescue and victory.
Esther: The Time is Right - Part 3: Reversal
March 07, 2022 15:28 - 24 minutes - 17.8 MBIn these chapters, the tension comes to a head. The die has been cast and the fate of the Jews hangs in the balance. If there was ever a time for God to show up, now would be the time.
Esther: When the Time is Right - Part 2: Collateral Enemy
February 28, 2022 14:36 - 40 minutes - 55 MBEthnic hatred and discrimination have plagued humanity for centuries. In these chapters the Jews are targeted for destruction, and the wieght of the matter falls on Esther.
Esther: When the Time is Right - Part 1
February 21, 2022 14:40 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBAs the first two chapters set the scene, the events that unfold imply a greater hand is orchestrating the pieces coming into place. At a time when power played to selfish ends, the hand of true power was setting the stage for a showdown.
Crossroads - Part 6: Science Has Done Away with God
February 14, 2022 14:21 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBThe secularization hypothesis stated that the more educated, more advanced, and more scientific a culture, the more religious belief would wane. Why has science become the enemy of God?
Crossroads - Part 5: Religion Hurts Diversity
February 09, 2022 19:56 - 40 minutes - 33.6 MBCritics of religion see it as hypocritical, narrow-minded, and bigoted. Because they see religion as a breeding ground for discrimination, they also see it as detrimental to the well-being of society as a whole.
Crossroads - Part 4: We Are Better Off Without Religion
January 31, 2022 15:06 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBThe challenge against the value of religion continues to escalate. From secular claims about the harm religion creates, to the high-profile believers who have either damaged the faith or have walked away altogether.
Crossroads - Part 3: God is Violent and Cruel
January 25, 2022 19:51 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBTo our modern sensibilities, the thought of a bloody and barbaric God is appalling. How do we make any sense from passages that call into question God’s goodness?
Crossroads - Part 2: Truth Is What I Say It Is
January 20, 2022 19:05 - 36 minutes - 22.4 MBFew topics can raise conflict and arguments like the subject of truth. Is truth recognizable or is it simply a matter of what feels right for me?
Crossroads - Part 1: The Bible is Written by Men
January 10, 2022 14:54 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIt is a common rebuttal for arguments claiming the authority of the Bible. Though the rebuttal is partially true, it doesn't tell the whole story.
One Question
January 03, 2022 14:53 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBAs a new year begins there is a time for reflecting but also a time of looking ahead to new challenges and opportunities. In this message, we introduce you to one powerful question that can serve as a filter for every decision you make in this new year - a question that will shape your life for the better.
My Christmas Wish - Part 4: Love
December 20, 2021 15:07 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBGifts are given for many different reasons, but when given in love, it transforms the value of the gift. The greater the love, the greater the value of the gift.
My Christmas Wish - Part 3: Joy
December 13, 2021 14:42 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBFew emotions can lift us like joy. It has a way of transforming us to see the world anew and experience it with new eyes and new expectations.
My Christmas Wish - Part 2: Peace
December 06, 2021 16:55 - 27 minutes - 38.2 MBPeace is often considered the byproduct of external forces. In that definition, peace can quickly evaporate when circumstances change. What if peace comes from somewhere else?
My Christmas Wish - Part 1: Hope
November 29, 2021 14:54 - 16 minutes - 23 MBFew seasons generate a spirit of hope and anticipation of better things to come like Christmas.
Believe 101 - Part 10: Promise
November 22, 2021 14:59 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThough not always evident, the power of belief lies in the hope that is rooted in the promises of God.
Believe 101 - Part 9: Tension
November 15, 2021 15:10 - 36 minutes - 50 MBWith belief comes challenges and seasons of attacks. These trials can come in many forms but when experienced through the lens of faith, they produce more than we can possibly imagine.
Believe 101 - Part 7: Witness
November 01, 2021 14:06 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBBelief is not meant to be lived out in secrecy or in silence. It is meant to be a light that points to somewhere and to someone.
Believe 101- Part 6: Unique
October 25, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBThere is no one like you. You are unique and one of a kind. Belief ignites a recognition of how you have been shaped for this life.
Believe 101 - Part 5: Identity
October 21, 2021 14:39 - 44 minutes - 41 MBBelief gives us a new standing and status, and with it a whole new understanding of the priorities and purposes for our life. --
Believe 101 - Part 4: Kingdom
October 12, 2021 17:03 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBWhen we believe, we become a part of something that is much larger than ourselves, and much greater than we imagine.
Believe 101 - Part 3: Good News
October 04, 2021 13:54 - 36 minutes - 50 MBWhat is the heart of the message we call the Gospel?
Believe 101 - Part 2: Game Plan
September 27, 2021 14:06 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIs there a grand scheme or plan that serves as a template for dealing with our great problem, or are we just passengers on a cosmic accident?
Believe 101 - art 2: Game Plan
September 27, 2021 14:06 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIs there a grand scheme or plan that serves as a template for dealing with our great problem, or are we just passengers on a cosmic accident?
Believe 101 - The Problem
September 20, 2021 13:05 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWe see it everywhere but struggle to acknowledge it. It's been said that the first step to solving a problem is to first admit that you have one.
Why do I Feel Like This? Part 3: I'm Not at My Best
September 13, 2021 13:03 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIt's been a constant barrage of media reports, conflicting opinions and warring factions. Like a migraine that never goes away, we are sapped to the core.
Why Do I Feel Like This? Part 2: I'm Hurting
September 07, 2021 18:38 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIt's been a season where many have experienced loss in one form or another.
Why do I Feel Like This? Part 1: I'm Exhausted
August 30, 2021 15:42 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MBWe are physically and emotionally spent, and we really can't understand why?
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 10: Having Ears to Hear
August 24, 2021 14:54 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBTwo men, whose earthly life could not have been more different, are bound by one common reality.
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 9: The Injustice of It All
August 16, 2021 14:07 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn one of the most difficult of all of Jesus' parables, the lessons of a shrewd manager illustrate an important truth for every believer.
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 8: An Investment of Ten
August 09, 2021 14:27 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBIs just getting by enough when it comes to the important issues of life, or are greater consequences ahead?
Stories that Move the Heart - Part 7: Less is More
August 03, 2021 19:36 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBIf religion is a matter of the heart, then what shape should our heart take?
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 6: No Quitters
July 26, 2021 14:36 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWhen is enough, enough? Are there some things in life that we should never give up on, things that matter not only to us, but to God.
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 5: A Rich What?
July 19, 2021 14:39 - 38 minutes - 53 MBStatus and privilege not only come with cultural expectations; they can also pull us away from matters of eternal importance.
Stories that Move the Heart - Part 4: Not Fair
July 12, 2021 13:59 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIt's great when it works in our favour, but it has a way of making us feel it's "unfair" when it works against us.
Stories That Move the Heart - Part 3: A Seat at the Table
July 05, 2021 14:38 - 41 minutes - 48 MBInvitations come with an expectation. That those invited would come. Especially when the invitation has eternal significance.
Stories that Move the Heart - Part 2 Good - Who?
June 29, 2021 19:05 - 34 minutes - 55 MBA tragic crime and a victim left to die as others pass by. All seems lost until one person, someone we would never expect, shows up and does the right thing.
Stories that Move the Heart - Part 1: We All Know One
June 21, 2021 13:39 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBIt's likely the most popular parable Jesus told. Few stories grip us like this one about a wayward son, and a loving father.
Prayer Matters - Part 3: My Hope, Your Promise
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBPrayer is connection. Not only to our heavenly Father, but to the promises and hopes that He has for us.
Prayer Matters - Part 2: My Healing, Your Glory
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBOne of David’s great gifts, beyond his legacy as shepherd and King of Israel, is the words he has given us in talking to God in the darkest moments of our lives.
Prayer Matters - Part 1: My Heart to Yours
May 31, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBOne of the biblical metrics of a healthy spiritual relationship with God is found in our expression of gratitude.
Prayer Matters - Pat1: My Heart to Yours
May 31, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBOne of the biblical metrics of a healthy spiritual relationship with God is found in our expression of gratitude.
Heaven - Part 2: No Longer
May 25, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat will Heaven be like? What can we expect about our eternal home? Can Heaven live up to the hype, or is there a better reality from the pages of the Bible?
Heaven - Part 1: Brand New
May 17, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBBeyond modern depictions of baby cherubs and fluffy clouds, Heaven is home to every promise God has ever made.
Things God Uses - Part 5: For Others
May 10, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBSomething happens when we serve others. It not only benefits those being served, but God does something in us too.
Things God Uses - Part 4: Teach Me
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBTeachers are one of life's most valuable resources. We all have been impacted by a biblical teacher who passionately poured into our lives and helped us to grow.
Things God Uses - Part 3: Holy Habits
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWe never drift in a good direction. To get to a place we need to go takes discipline.
Things God Uses - Part 2: Plan B.
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBGod’s plans can never be thwarted. We may resist or even put up roadblocks, but God has a way of bringing about his purpose for our lives.
Things God Uses - Part 1: What's in Your Hands?
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBGod often takes the simplest and most common things that we have available and uses them for his purposes.
About a Cross- Part:3 Paradise
April 06, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe cross, a vehicle for executing criminals and a symbol for the finality of death, becomes transformed by Jesus' crucifixion. what appears as an end, becomes the beginning of an eternal journey for all who believe.