Village Church RVA Sermons

Main Scripture - Ephesians 2:8-10 The Search for Significance Must Land on Christ Ephesians 2:8-10 Ephesians 2:19 John 1:12 1 Peter 2:9 Change the Square Feet Around Your Own Feet Ephesians 2:10 Galatians 2:20 Colossians 3:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 Good News Is Designed to be Told Romans 10:13-15 Acts 20:24 Being a Christian Requires You to Learn, Live, and Lead Mark 8:34-35 1 John 2:5-6 2 Timothy 2:1...

Main Scripture - Isaiah 9:6-7 Hope Is Found in God Keeping His Promises Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah7:14 Isaiah 22:22 Matthew 16:19 Revelation 3:7 2 Corinthians 1:20 Hope Is Found in God Walking with You Every Day Isaiah 9:6 Matthew 7:28 Matthew 28:20 John 14:26-27 Hope Is Found in God Delivering Us from Sin Isaiah 9:7 Ephesians 2:14 1 Corinthians 15:25 Application Points: Jesus fulfills God’s promises Ancho...

Main Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12 Worship Reveals the Condition of Your Heart Matthew 2:1-8 Matthew 2:16-17 True Worship Always Carries a Cost Matthew 2:12 Luke 14:28-33 Worship the Eternal King This Christmas Matthew 2:9-11 Isaiah 60:1-6 Hebrews 12:28-29 Application Points: Ask Yourself: What or Who do I worship? Receive the consequences of worship with joy Rejoice that Jesus is the King for all pe...

Main Scripture - John 1:1-5 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Jesus Was Born with a Purpose of Redemption John 1:1-5 John 3:16-17 Luke 19:10 The Gospel Is the Foundation of Christmas John 1:14 Matthew 1:21 The Glory of Christmas Reveals God’s Purpose for You John 1:4-5 Titus 2:14 1 Corinthians 6:20 Application Points: Understand the purpose of life through Christ Define the love of...

Main Scripture - Luke 2:10-14 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Joylessness Reveals Misplaced Trust Luke 1:26-33 Luke 1:46 Luke 2:10 Psalm 42:11 Christmas Joy Is About an Event, Not a Feeling Luke 2:10-14 Nehemiah 8:10 Fighting for Joy Is a Powerful Witness for Jesus Luke 2:11-14 John 15:11 Application Points: Anchor your joy to the truth of Jesus rather than “feeling” Learn to cel...

Main Scripture - Psalm 100 Thankfulness Reminds Us We Are Not God Psalm 100 Psalm 9:1-2, 19-20 James 1:17 Thankfulness Is Uniquely Christian Colossians 3:15-17 Ephesians 5:15-21 Thankfulness Is a Gift from God Philippians 4:6–7 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Hebrews 11:6 Psalm 92:1-4 Application: When you are thankful, remember your Creator Turn thankfulness into an opportunity to worship God Take time to b...

Apple Podcast Apple Podcast Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 31 Introduction Numbers 11:14-15 1 Kings 19:4 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Hebrews 4:14-16 Judges 9:52-54 2 Samuel 17:23 1 Kings 16:18-19 Matthew 27:3-5 Exodus 20:13 Other People Face Consequences for Your Sin 1 Samuel 31:1-2 Self-Will Ends in Self-Destruction 1 Samuel 31:3-7 Romans 12:10 Proverbs 9:8 Ephesians 4:29 Difficulties Are Opportunities to Sh...

Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Building a Legacy Requires Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Corinthians 4:18 Proverbs 11:25 Building a Legacy Prioritizes the Next Generation Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Psalm 78:4 Proverbs 13:22 3 John 1:4 Building a Legacy Is an Investment in Eternity 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Matthew 6:19-21 Application Poin...

Main Scripture - Matthew 22:37-40 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide If You Want to Love, You Have to Get Political Matthew 22:37-40 God Gives the Church a Political Agenda Matthew 5:13-16 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Political Power Can Be Used for God’s Glory Romans 13:1-4 1 Peter 2:13-15 Be Courageous for the Sake of Others Joshua 1:9 1 Corinthians 16:13 Application Points: Love God and other...

Main Scripture - Colossians 2:11-13 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Baptism Is a Mark of the New Covenant in Christ Colossians 2:11-12 Matthew 3:13-17 Galatians 3:8-9 Deuteronomy 30:6 Baptism Initiates a Life of Discipleship Colossians 2:12-13 Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 2:37-38 Baptism Is an Outward Expression of an Inward Reality Colossians 2:11-12 Romans 6:3-4 Galatians 3:27-29 Appl...

Apple Podcast Apple Podcast Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 29 & 30 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Sin Will Put You Between a Rock and a Hard Place 1 Samuel 29:1-3 John 15:19 God’s Grace Is Greater than Sin 1 Samuel 29:4-5 Psalm 118:14, 18 Romans 5:15 2 Corinthians 6:14 Your Sin Hurts Other People 1 Samuel 30:1-6a Numbers 32:23 1 Corinthians 5:6 Proverbs 10:17 Repentance Is Proven...

Apple Podcast Apple Podcast Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 27 & 28 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide When Fear Drives You, Your Choices Will Be Faithless 1 Samuel 27:1-2 1 Samuel 26:24 Proverbs 14:12 Psalm 27:1 Jeremiah 33:3 The Silence of God Is No Excuse for Sin 1 Samuel 28:5-8 Matthew 7:7 John 5:39-40 John 10:27 Never Underestimate How Far Sin Will Take You 1 Samuel 28:9-12; 15-1...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 26 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Remember What God Did to Grasp What He Will Do 1 Samuel 26:6-8 Psalm 77:11-12 Psalm 119:105 John 14:26 Repentance Is a Great Teacher If You Pay Attention 1 Samuel 26:9-12 1 Samuel 26:18-20 2 Corinthians 7:10 God Is Doing More than You Can See 1 Samuel 26:21-25 2 Corinthians 5:7 Isaiah 45:15 John 13:7 Application Points:...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 25 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide You Are Going to Die, and the Story Continues 1 Samuel 25:1 James 4:13-15 Isaiah 40:6-8 Never Forget Your Own Need for God 1 Samuel 25:2-13 1 John 2:15-17 Deuteronomy 8:11, 17-19 Romans 12:19 Walking by Faith Often Requires God’s Redirection 1 Samuel 25:23-26, 32-38 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 James 1:5 Application Points: C...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 24 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Patience Is a Fruit of Faith to Cultivate 1 Samuel 24:1-7 Proverbs 16:32 James 5:7-8 Psalm 58:6-10 The Proclamation of God’s Word Is Powerful 1 Samuel 24:8-15 Proverbs 18:21 James 1:26 Romans 10:17 The Courage of the Faithful Dumbfounds the Wicked 1 Samuel 24:16-22 Ezekiel 3:18-19 Hebrews 12:17 Application Points: Culti...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 23 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide You Have to Trust God Even When It Is Difficult to See His Plan 1 Samuel 23:1-5 Psalm 46:10 Proverbs 3:5-6 The Righteous Always Have an Advantage Over the Wicked 1 Samuel 23:6-14 1 Peter 3:12 John 9:31 Psalm 34:17 God Always Brings Encouragement If You Will Hear It 1 Samuel 23:15-18 Jeremiah 29:11 1 Thessalonians 5:11,...

Main Scripture - Philippians 1:18-26 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide The Church Exists at the Convergence of Doctrine and Mission Philippians 1:16-18 Romans 10:1-4 Ephesians 4:14 Hebrews 5:12-14 We Must Have Courage to Engage the Culture with the Truth Philippians 1:19-21 Ephesians 2:4-6 Ephesians 2:12-14 Luke 24:47 Romans 10:13-14 Build the Church to Be a Refuge of Truth in a Cu...

Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 The Church Is Built on a Right Understanding of God’s Love 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 John 13:34 Ephesians 5:2 1 John 4:10 Life Is Found by Joining the Mission of Jesus 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 John 17:23-24 Philippians 1:8-11 Romans 10:15 We Must Commit to Forming a Culture of Life Change 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 Galatians 2:20 Application Points: Define love according...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 21-22 Matthew 12:1-2, 6-8 Good Decision-Making Requires Spiritual Discipline 1 Samuel 21:1-15 Colossians 3:9-10 Ephesians 4:25 Revelation 21:8 People Will Follow a Faithful Leader 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Matthew 11:28 Exodus 20:12 1 Timothy 5:8 Sin Blinds You to Wisdom 1 Samuel 22:6-8 Proverbs 29:11-12 1 Samuel 22:9-15 1 Samuel 15:18-19 1 Samuel 22:16-23 1 Samuel 3:11-14 Acts 4:2...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 20 Watch Out for Deception from Sinners 1 Samuel 20:1-7 Numbers 32:23 Psalm 52:1-3 Ephesians 5:6 Christian Love Is About Covenant Faithfulness 1 Samuel 20:8-17 Psalm 136:1-3 Galatians 6:10 1 John 4:20-21 The Wrath of the Wicked Has No Peace 1 Samuel 20:27-34 Romans 3:13-18 Psalm 141:9-10 The Only Real Peace Is Within a Covenant with God 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Romans 5:1 Isaiah...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 19 God Will Use Sin as a Judgment on A Person’s Life 1 Samuel 19:1-10 1 Samuel 16:14 Genesis 50:20 Matthew 12:43-45 Proverbs 16:4 Good People Employ Strategy to Stop Evil 1 Samuel 19:11-17 Exodus 1:15-21 Joshua 2:3-5 James 2:25 When the Going Gets Tough, Your Only Option Is to Trust God 1 Samuel 19:18-24 Isaiah 41:10 Psalm 50:15 Application Points: Repent of sin to preven...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 18 True Friendship Is Built on Faithfulness to God 1 Samuel 18:1-5 Proverbs 18:24 Ecclesiastes 4:12 John 15:13 Biblical Faithfulness Causes Necessary Division 1 Samuel 18:6-14 Luke 12:51-53 Jude 1:17-20 Godly Success Brings Accolades and Scorn 1 Samuel 18:15-16 1 Samuel 18:20-29 Matthew 5:11 2 Timothy 3:12 1 Peter 4:4 Romans 8:31 Application Points: Build friendships anch...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 17 There Is No Room for Cowardice in Trusting God 1 Samuel 17:4-11 1 Samuel 17:24-27 Deuteronomy 31:6 Revelation 21:8 Proverbs 29:25 Courage Is Built through a Process of Discipleship 1 Samuel 17:28-37 Psalm 56:3-4 1 Corinthians 16:13 Proverbs 28:1 Trust God Enough to Get in the Fight 1 Samuel 17:41-51 Psalm 138:3 Philippians 1:20 Joshua 10:25 Application Points: Embrace...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 16 Past Failure is No Excuse for Present Disobedience 1 Samuel 16:1-5 Philippians 4:12 Philippians 4:19 Matthew 6:31-33 Genesis 22:7-8 Ezekiel 36:22-27 , 32 God Knows About Everything Inside of You 1 Samuel 16:6-13 John 2:23-25 Psalm 51:1-6 1 John 3:19-22 Spiritual Service is Always Significant 1 Samuel 16:14-23 Luke 12:48 Luke 16:10-13 Exodus 31:1-6 Romans 12:3-8 Ecclesi...

Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 14 When You Are Obeying God, Move Until He Stops You 1 Samuel 14:1-7 Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:19 Faith Is an Invitation to a Dangerous Life 1 Samuel 14:6-13 Hebrews 11:33-34 Hebrews 11:36-38 Matthew 10:16 Faith Aligns Your Mind with God’s Commitments 1 Samuel 14:24-30 Application Points: Do things to show your faith in Jesus Move forward until God says “stop” Engage the hostil...