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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About a Cross Part 1: Take It Up
March 30, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBLong before His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, Jesus used the cross as an illustration of what it would mean to follow him.
A State of the Church Address
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIt is now a year into this pandemic that has affected the lives of many. In this message, we give an update on the state of our church as well as our strategic plans for the future.
Elijah: Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 5: Pass It On
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBFor all that Elijah accomplished, nothing strengthened his legacy more than the passing on of his gift to a new prophet, one who would hold the torch that Elijah so faithfully carried.
Elijah: Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 4: Depression
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBGreat victories are often followed by dark valleys. Elijah, the great prophet, is struck down by a common enemy. What God does in this valley is a lesson for us all.
Elijah: Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 3: Small Cloud, Much Rain
March 02, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBEven in the life of a prophet, small things matter, especially when they are entrusted to a big God.
Elijah:Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 2: Battle of the Gods
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIn one of the most epic scenes in all the Bible, Elijah single-handedly challenges the priests and the pagan gods they serve.
Elijah: Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 1: A Prophet in the Making
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe raising of Elijah as a prophet is intimately connected with his own spiritual journey.
Elijah: Faith for Turbulent Times - Part 1:A Prophet in the Making
February 16, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe raising of Elijah as a prophet is intimately connected with his own spiritual journey.
The Future Me - Part 5: Never Lost
February 08, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBTo become what you want doesn't mean jettisoning everything to get there. the very best there is will always be there because it can never be lost.
The Future Me - Part 4: Rhythm of Life
February 01, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBTime can often appear as an enemy. For the writers of the Wisdom books of the Bible, time was merely a tool. One when properly understood, yielded valuable lessons for life.
Interview with Ashley Zietsma
January 31, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAs part of our Future Me series, Pastor Jon sat down with Ashley Zietsma, who opened up about how God is working in her life over a tumultuous 14 months.
The Future Me - Part 3: Fail Proof
January 25, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBSometimes the path ahead is daunting and the challenges too great. In this message, we find in the words of a prophet, the way forward when the path ahead has us paralyzed. To get a copy of the study notes: go to villagegreenchurch.com, click messages and search for this message.
The Future Me - Part 2: When it Hurts
January 18, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBChange is challenging. It forces us to either face some hard truths or face our fears headlong. Beyond those challenges lies a deeper potential, one when embraced, allows us to live as God intended.
The Future Me - Part 1: Where Am I?
January 11, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBBeing stuck rarely feels good. In order to move forward, even if its one step at a time, means leaving some things behind, especially when they hurt your relationship with God.
A Heart Assured
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBAs Christians, we have a rich heritage and a promising future. The book of Hebrews tells us why. God has spoken and we have his word: Christ alone is our salvation. The question now is, what are we going to do about it?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Part 3: The Wonder of a Birth
December 21, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBThe drama of a census and an Inn that was full creates the backdrop for the most significant birth.
The Most Wonderful time of the Year - Part 2: The Wonder of a Sign
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWise men from the east following a star, one that was predicted long ago and foretold of a newborn king.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Part 1: The Wonder of a Promise
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBPromises kept are a beautiful thing, especially when it has been an anticipated promise from God.
The Most wonderful Time of the Year - Part 1: The Wonder of a Promise
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBPromises kept are a beautiful thing, especially when it has been an anticipated promise from God.
Faithful God - Faithful People - Part 5: God is Faithful for All time
November 30, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe past faithfulness of God is a wonderful thing to celebrate, it is also a source of continual trust in Him for the future!
Faithful God - Faithful People - Part 4: God is Faithful to His Promises
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBHope can sometimes feel like a long wait in a dark alley. with God, though, his promises are an affirmation of His faithfulness that brings true hope to our lives.
Faithful God - Faithful People - Part 3: God is Faithful to His People
November 18, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen we experience the unconditional and sacrificial love that God has for us, there is nothing that can come between us.
Faithful God- Faithful People: Part 2: God is faithful to His Word
November 10, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBGod's word has been a source of comfort and a reminder of His faithfulness throughout the centuries.
Faithful God- Faithful People: Part 1: God is Faithful to His Plan
November 02, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBFaithful God - Faithful People: Village green - 50 Years of Proclaiming Good News and Counting... One of the most reassuring truths about God is that He has a plan, one that is Good News for all.
B/Right Living - Part 6: Life Made Clear
October 26, 2020 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBLife is precious, and for John, its value is clearly seen in what God has done in sending His Son, Jesus. It's a message, a truth, and a transformation you cannot ignore.
B/Right Living - Part 5: Fear Killer
October 19, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOne builds wall while the other tears them down. Few emotions have the power to control us like this duo. When fear reigns, our lives become small, dark, and anxiety-ridden, but when we allow love to reign, fear doesn't stand a chance.
B/Right Living - Part 4: Know the Truth
October 13, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBKnowledge is power and nothing is more powerful than truth. It helps you navigate life with wisdom while exposing what's really lurking behind the shadows.
B/Right Living - Part: 3 The One to Watch
October 05, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBJust as our weather apps give alerts of oncoming storms, the Bible alerts us to a different kind of storm. One that does more than just threaten our physical well-being but targets our faith and spiritual health.
B/Right Living - Part 2: Something New, Yet Old
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBIt is said that love is blind, but what if the opposite is true? What if a lack of love is what makes us truly blind? And because we are blind, our world spirals into a never-ending cycle of darkness and enmity.
B/Right Living - Part 1: Let it Shine
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWe are often a reflection of the experiences that have impacted us the most. In this message, a beloved disciple makes a proclamation from a heart that has been forever changed.
Reset - Part 3: Solid
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThere's no doubt that disruptions make us feel helpless and out of control. What once felt reliable and safe is now questionable. As the ground shifts under out feet, out ability to recover and feel balance returning is to lean into a strength that never waivers.
Reset - Part 2: No Fear
September 10, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MBIt is only normal to feel us bracing for the worse when major disruptions come. It activates our fears, making us lose any sense of equilibrium. It's in moments of uncertainty where we are driven to rely on the only thing that matters.
Reset - Part 1: I Can Fly
August 31, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBDisruptions can make us feel like things will never be as good as they once were. We can feel defeated and deflated with very little fight left. Moving forward can seem like it will take more energy than we can muster.
The Jesus I See - Part 9: Without a Doubt
August 24, 2020 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOf all the disciples, no one stands out like this one when it comes to expressing doubt and pessimism. But in the end, he makes one of the grandest proclamations on the person of Jesus in all of Scripture.
The Jesus I See - Part 8: Mystery Men
August 18, 2020 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBOf the 12 disciples, there are 2 who remain silent in the pages of Scripture. though we have nothing recorded, their lives nevertheless are not a total mystery.
The Jesus I See - Part 7: One Question
August 10, 2020 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBFor questions posed by a disciple, it sometimes meant a moment of clarification from Jesus. Here, to the surprise of this disciple, Jesus answers with a promise filled with hope.
The Jesus I See: Part 6: Genuine Son
August 03, 2020 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBFirst reactions are not always the most positive. In the case of this disciple, his initial response turned into a welcomed mistake. (A look at Nathanael/Bartholomew)
The Jesus I See - Part 5: Show Me
July 27, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBThere were times when the disciples struggled with what they were learning from Jesus. It prompted questions and, in this instance, became an opportunity for Jesus to teach a deeper truth.
The Jesus I See - Part 4: Traitor
July 20, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBJudas, a name once associated with greatness, suddenly becomes synonymous with traitor. How one persons personal failure became a tragedy for the ages.
The Jesus I See - Part 3: Brother to Brother
July 13, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBA man who shares an important discovery with his brother and because of it, neither are ever the same again.
The Jesus I See - Part 2: Sibling Rivalry
July 06, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWhat parent doesn't want the best for their children? In this message we are introduced to two brothers whose mom made an appeal to Jesus. the lesson from her request became one of the foundational lessons for all the disciples.
The Jesus I See - Part 1: Tax Man
June 29, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBWhat if we saw others through their potential and not their history or resume? In an amazing encounter, Jesus enlists a most unexpected follower.
Spiritual Tool Tips: Part 6: Stronger
June 22, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBHealthy spirituality gives us the ability to withstand the difficulties and trials that are part of life. Many have been left in tatters by believing in a faith with shallow roots and hollow trunks. In this concluding message we find the source for spiritual health that withstands the storms of life.
Spiritual Tool Tips: Part 5: Reality
June 15, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBBeing spiritually healthy demands the ability to assess reality. It’s not to say that it is always easy, but part of seeing the world as it truly is, is understanding what contributes to derailing us.
Spiritual Tool Tips - Part 4
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt is one of the most important functions of a church, even though it can sometimes be difficult to define or even recognize. Still, it is one of the hallmarks of a vibrant community of faith.
Spiritual Tool Tips - Part 4: Unshakeable
June 07, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt is one of the most important functions of a church, even though it can sometimes be difficult to define or even recognize. Still, it is one of the hallmarks of a vibrant community of faith.
Spiritual Tool Tips - Part 3: Adaptable
June 01, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB1 Corinthians 9:19-27 In times of uncertainty, there is one principle that can make the difference between hope and despair. It not only applies on an individual level, but also to the church as a whole
Spiritual Tool Tips - Part 3
June 01, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB1 Corinthians 9:19-27 In times of uncertainty, there is one principle that can make the difference between hope and despair. It not only applies on an individual level, but also to the church as a whole
Spiritual Tool Tips: Part 2: We All Need It
May 25, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt is suppose to be part of our Christian experience but it can leave us confused and frustrated. We think it should be straightforward and work in a particular way but often find that it works in ways that we can rarely predict. Regardless, it is vital to our spiritual health.
Spiritual Tool Tips: Part 1: The Word
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThere is no denying the importance of reading and understanding the Bible. It’s centrality to the Christian faith cannot be underestimated. But why is it important and why do I need to know what it teaches?