Sunday Sermons from The Village Chapel

Our Good Friday services have become a special tradition over the years as we reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by our Savior. These silent services include a time of reflection and prayer. One of the most moving moments of our Good Friday services each year is when we take our nails to the cross as a reminder of our sin that put our Savior there. We encourage you to re-create this tradition...

What does Holy Week refer to? Why is what happened during that week significant in redemption history? Join Pastor Jim as he teaches from a passage written by one of Jesus’ closest disciples to help us understand how Jesus is the King we’ve always wanted and always needed. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us: Website: https://thevillagechapel.com YouTube: https://www.yout...

Genesis 12 is the story of God calling one person, of that person answering God’s call, then loosing sight of that calling, and then returning to that calling. But it’s not a rom-com story where everything is all goodness, sweetness, sparkly and bright. It’s the true story of how we respond to life sometimes with faith, sometimes with fear; but more importantly, it’s the story of how amazing God’s...

In a culture which constantly tries to shape our identity, where do we find our significance and security? Join Pastor Matt as we study Chapter 11 of Genesis and learn who God says we are. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us: Website: https://thevillagechapel.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnash...

What will happen to the human race as it starts over after Noah? Will they have learned anything from God’s righteous judgment through the Great Flood? Will they pass on the spiritual lessons to their families? Or, will they turn their backs on God and continue down the same path of worshiping at the altar of autonomy as did their predecessors? And much more importantly, how then will God respond...

The Christian faith is not always about explanations but it is always about promises. And the promises of God are based upon the character of God. Here in Genesis 8-9 we learn that even though we are all sinners, God remains faithful to His promises and to His people. Join Pastor Jim as he reminds us that the God of the Bible is the God of new beginnings, who remembers His people, rescues His peop...

As we come to chapter 6 we find that human beings, created in the image of God had begun turning their backs on God, attempting to control their own destiny, to find fulfillment apart from God and God’s design for their lives. Put simply, humanity became reckless in its pursuit of unrivaled power and unbridled pleasure. Sound familiar? Join Pastor Jim as he leads us through the familiar story of N...

So far, Genesis has shown us that the physical universe and the space-time continuum had a beginning and a Beginner. All of creation, including and especially human life, has a telos/purpose and a design, and therefore, every human life is significant and meaningful. But what are we to make of the amazing lifespan claims here in Genesis 5? How does this chapter show the compounding consequences of...

Genesis 4 is a combination of narrative and dialogue. This is a story set in antediluvian history, overflowing with timeless lessons to be learned. Who were Cain and Abel? What can we learn from their lives, the choices they made and how they interacted with God? Join Pastor Jim as he shows us how God is always at work, making progress with His plans for redemption history, no matter how dark the...

Genesis has much to teach us about who God is and who we are as his image bearers. Chapter 3 describes the tragic introduction of sin into the world through the rebellion of Adam and Eve. They listened and obeyed the word of the Serpent above the word of God. This chapter reveals the absurdity and disintegrating effects of sin, but more than that, we witness God's plan of redemption set into...

Genesis helps us push ‘reset’ so we can be reminded of who God is, who we are as human persons, why God created us, what our purpose in life is, and what God desires for each one of us. Growing in our knowledge of these things will broaden and clarify our perspective on the big questions of life and will help us flourish better as we experience life as individuals, and as a society of persons, wit...

Today we look at what the Genesis record actually says about the origin of human beings. Where did we come from? What does it mean to be a human person? What is unique about our role in all of God’s creation? How can we find meaning and purpose as we explore God’s original creation design for human persons? Join Pastor Jim as he explores answers to these and other questions from Genesis! Support t...

Is Genesis true? Does Genesis correspond to reality as we know it? What can be believed about this ancient book we call Genesis? Have you recognized God as the Creator to whom you belong? When God speaks, are you listening for His voice? Join Pastor Jim as he unpacks some of the timeless truths of the Bible found in Genesis 1. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us: Website:...

Why is there something rather than nothing? Where did everything come from? Does God exist? What does it mean to be a human being? Can we know the One who made us? The first book of the 66 books in the Bible is called Genesis which means “origins” or “beginnings.” Why is the book of Genesis so important? Because it begins to offer answers the very BIGGEST questions we ask in life. Join Pastor Jim...

Join Pastor Matt Pierson as he explores the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from Daniel 3:13-30. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us: Website: https://thevillagechapel.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashville X: https://twitter.com/tvcna...

How is it that so many people feel chronically dissatisfied, habitually frustrated and overcome by unrest? How can we who have acquired and achieved so much, amassed so much apparent control over our lives still wind up feeling like life is meaningless, hopeless, unsettled and unfulfilling? Instead of being peace-full, why are so many people just falling to pieces? And if Christians are going to c...

At the time of the birth of Jesus, Israel had turned away from God and found themselves broken and longing for hope and deliverance. But there was none of either on the horizon. God had given them exactly what they had wanted, life apart from Him. The spiritual problem of the human condition has not really changed much since that time. Ironically, we ask the same kinds of questions the ancient Jew...

During the Advent season churches all over the world look back in time to reflect on the first arrival of Jesus and then look forward in time to anticipate that great day when Jesus has promised to return to set the world to rights. Advent has become a season of holy reflection, repentance, preparation, faithful serving, eager and expectant waiting. Because Advent begins in the shadowlands of wint...

The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus meaning arrival or appearing. Advent is a season of reflection, prayer and contemplation, looking back on the first appearance of Christ into the world and at the same time, eagerly anticipating the second appearance of Christ when He will return again, this time to set the world to rights. Join Pastor Jim as he opens up the four Advent the...

Join Pastor Matt Pierson as he explores Colossians 4 in the conclusion of our sermon series, “Colossians: Christ is All in All.” Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us: Website: https://thevillagechapel.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashville X: ht...

In chapter 3 of Colossians Paul reminds the ancient church at Colossae of who they are in Christ and how they are to live in light of this identity. Those who have been raised with Christ were once dead in sin and have been brought to life because of the gracious initiative of Christ. How then should we live in this new life? Join Pastor Tommy as he walks through this treasure trove of gospel trut...

In chapter 2 of Colossians, Paul both encourages and exhorts the ancient church at Colossae. He reminds them the Christian faith is both personal and propositional; that everything they need is found in Christ. Join Pastor Jim as he points out the timeless truths of the gospel that propel us forward along a pathway to maturity in Christ. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow u...

The Bible overflows with hope for all those who ask the BIG questions of life. Where did everything come from? Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Do we have an eternal destiny? Paul’s ancient letter to the Colossian church presents Christ in all His uniqueness, supremacy and sufficiency. Paul encourages the saints in their faith, love and hope and appeals to them to continue growing in...

Revelation 22 is the final chapter in the book of Revelation and also in the entire Bible. We are calling our study of this important chapter The Returning King since it expresses our longing for Jesus’ return when He will come to set the world to rights. Join Pastor Jim as he explores the riches of joy and the hope of glory we find in the return of Christ! Support the show To find more resources...

Have you ever wondered what this world is coming to? Is there any hope for lasting peace, for an end to all the acrimony, corruption, evil and violence? What is the real problem in this world and where can we find the real solution we need? The book of Revelation points us in the right direction, the hope of glory. Join Pastor Jim as he walks us through the 21st chapter, which carries the joyful a...