Sunday Sermons from The Village Chapel

The book of Proverbs is a feast of practical instruction for wise and faithful living. More than that, the authors of Proverbs offer us a way to develop godly intuition for navigating the complexities of a world disordered by sin, and the disorder of our own hearts. The Proverbs cultivate in us a taste for heavenly wisdom.  We invite you to join Pastor Tommy and The Village Chapel as we consider t...

Scottish pastor Kent Hugh describes the book of Proverbs by saying, “there is no book, even in classical literature, which so exalts the idea of friendship, and is so anxious to have it truly valued, and carefully kept.” In a time where friendship is seemingly on the decline, we are in need of practical wisdom for one of the most important but misunderstood relationships in our lives: friendship. ...

The book of Proverbs is a treasure chest full of practical advice for how to live a blessed life. In Proverbs 30:1-5, a sage named Agur connects the timeless truth of scripture with the ultimate expression of wisdom.  We invite you to join Kevin Rudd and The Village Chapel as we consider how the language of God is perfectly wise and should move us to pursue life in Jesus Christ.  Support the show...

C.S. Lewis once said, “If anyone would like to acquire humility, I can, I think, tell him the first step. The first step is to realize that one is proud... If you think you are not conceited, it means you are very conceited indeed.”  Most of us can easily think of somebody we know who is fairly humble. But becoming humble ourselves doesn’t sound like it would be very easy at all. And yet, the Bibl...

We are made in God’s image, including the ability to speak – to use words to convey thoughts, emotions and ideas. Is there a wise or foolish way to use our words? Does God have any thoughts on what we say and how we say it?  Join Pastor Matt as he leads us through a study from Proverbs 16 on the power, consequence and wise use of words. Support the show To find more resources like these, follow us...

Most of us would acknowledge that growing in wisdom is desirable. But just what is wisdom? How does wisdom differ from knowledge? Where does wisdom come from and how can a person gain more of it? The ancient book of Proverbs is perhaps the greatest treasure trove of godly wisdom available to us. Join Pastor Jim as he kicks off our six week study with an introduction to Proverbs, identifies the cen...

What is the difference between happiness and joy? If you were to list the top four things that add joy in life, what might be on that list?  As believers in Jesus, we have been called to live out our faith in a world that is increasingly syncretistic and secularized. Within that context, if you wanted to, how would you measure the vitality and effectiveness of your own spiritual life? The apostle...

The second epistle of the Apostle John opens with an affectionate greeting that sets the tone for the letter's central message: the truth of God's love in the person and work of Jesus Christ. In a time when many believers were being deceived by false teachers, this message of assurance provided a firm footing for a steady walk of faith.  We invite you to join Pastor Tommy and The Village...

What is the difference between an authentic and living faith, and a nominal faith? How can we tell the difference? How do we reach out to those who have drifted away from an authentic faith?   In this short 25-verse Epistle, Jude, the brother of James and the half-brother of Jesus, writes to fellow believers to encourage them to contend for the faith once given to all the saints, and to caution th...

Join Pastor Jim as he reveals the teachings of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1.  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/tvcnashville To support the on...

What does the Bible have to say to the question of certainty about our salvation? Can a person really know they have been saved? Or do we all just have to nervously cross our fingers, wish upon a star and hope that whenever our time on this earth is over, we have been good enough to persuade God to let us into heaven? What are the distinctive characteristics of authentic, biblical, saving faith? J...

We have all seen courtroom dramas where a witness is called to testify. We ourselves may have been a witness to a crime or an historic event, whether it be fantastic or catastrophic. Truthful testimony cannot be underestimated in its value. In his first letter, the Apostle John has continued to return again and again to themes of God’s love and our response – what we might call the “Spiral Stairca...

The Bible teaches that God loves us. But why does God love us? It is universally acknowledged that love is a powerful force, but there are so many ways of understanding love. What does the Bible mean by the term ‘love?' Why is God’s love for us such a significant aspect of the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Who can and how can we experience this love of God personally?  Join Pastor Jim as he helps u...

1 John 4 begins with a pastoral caution not to believe every teaching and teacher that vies for our attention. John offers a warning about the dangers of falsehood, and an assurance that the Spirit of God is with us and has the power to guide us by His Word. The battle between truth and falsehood is not between two equals. “…Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (4:4) The Apost...

While Christian faith is never merely theoretical, it is always thoroughly practical. What are the marks of authentic Christian faith? Jesus once declared, “By this shall all men know you are my disciples: if you have love, one for another.”  In our own day and time, ‘love’ is a word that has been reduced to the emotional realm and all but eviscerated of its deeper meaning. When we use the same wo...

The first ten verses of the third chapter of 1 John are full of hope and encouragement. John tells us that not only are we loved by the Father, but that we are called His children. John promises us that one day when we see Jesus face to face, we will be transformed and be like Him. In light of that knowledge, John encourages us to live a life of righteousness so that it is evident that we are God’...

Who/what does the Bible mean when it uses the term “antichrist?" Does the Bible teach eternal security or perseverance of the saints? How can Christians remain faithful servants of Jesus in an increasingly secularized, anti-faith world? How do we continue steadfast in the promises and commands of God’s Word, resting in the inexhaustible hope of the Gospel?  Join Pastor Jim as he draws from th...

The second chapter of 1 John is brimming with pastoral wisdom for believers who need assurance that they know God and are known by Him. The root and source of our assurance is the finished work of "Jesus Christ, the righteous." (v2:1) For those who have placed their faith in Christ alone, a radical shift in identity has taken place. Our sins have been forgiven (v2:12). We are no longer i...

Can faith ever become a source of joy? Can we know with any certainty that we have been reconciled to God? Does the Bible offer any assurance that the faith we place in Christ is a saving faith? Where can we turn for clarity, conviction, increased understanding and confidence as it relates to the faith we have placed in Jesus? As we begin this brand new study of the Letters of John, all who have t...

After Jesus died and rose again from the tomb, He gave His disciples what has come to be called the Great Commission. What does that term mean and how does it relate to our role with God’s mission in the world? How does our understanding of God’s mission help define who we are to be as God’s people and Christ’s followers?  If Christians have been entrusted with the great news that God in Christ is...

Christians all over the world believe in the physical death, burial and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Was the resurrection of Jesus hoax or history? What kinds of evidence exist for the claim that Jesus rose again? What impact does the resurrection have on those who put their trust in Christ? The power of the resurrection is central to the Christian faith and rooted in the faithfulness of God...

John Stott has said, “When we look at the cross, we see the justice, love, wisdom and power of God. It is not easy to decide which is the most luminously revealed.” How is it possible that the death of Christ on the cross reflects all of that? What difference does the death of Jesus 2000 years ago really make? Why did Jesus really die on the cross? What was accomplished through the cross of Christ...

Matthew 27 begins in the early morning of Friday of the Passion week. Jesus has been personally betrayed by Judas, stood trial before the religious leaders and is now being handed over to the Roman political authority, Pontius Pilate, to be sentenced to death. Jesus is silent as He faces the malicious lies and deceit of the accusers before Him. His silence reveals an immeasurable confidence and tr...

Events are happening quickly now late in Holy Week, en route to the cross. After their Passover meal, Jesus and His disciples go to the the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus is overcome with sorrow and anguish as He prays for His Father’s will regarding the cup of suffering, of which He will partake. Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot, arrested by a crowd, taken to Caiaphas and...

Is it possible to safely navigate the storms of life? If God is all-powerful and good, then why does God allow pain, evil and suffering in this world? Why would anyone want to follow Jesus Christ if the road of Christian discipleship includes hardship and trial? Join Pastor Jim from the Sea of Galilee as he unpacks answers to these questions and more from Mark 4:35-41. Support the show To find mor...