Village Green Community Church

What do we do when our plans turns to dust? For one, we tend to jettison the thoughts of a hopeful future and even begin to ridicule our own dreams. Somewhere in the mix we may even begin to doubt if God cares. In this message we learn that in the midst of darkness and shattered plans, something else is likely being birthed. Jeremiah 29:4-14

One Another. We are told as believers that we need to grow? As Followers of Jesus, our lives should not be static, but an ever growing progression into the likeness of Christ. What should that growth look like and what does it primarily consist of? In this concluding message we look at a passage that sounds contradictory at first, but is in fact, the one dynamic that fuels our growth into fully fo...

Power Up. Is there a difference between being religious and being spiritual? One evokes a negative stereotype while the other portrays images of placid existence amid peaceful waters. Whatever label gets applied frames the way we come to understand the spiritual dimension. In this message we look at a passage that guides us in understanding the true nature of what is labeled as spiritual, and what...

Secret Sauce. Acting like a Christian is much easier than reacting like one. Our responses often convey where we struggle most in our faith and beliefs. Nowhere is it truer than when we are suffering. Its in these moments that the essence of what we believe becomes the compass for how we live. In this message we look at a passage that guides us in our responses to life’s struggles, and how it will...

Stumbling. We know that no human being is perfect. Yet, once we have been tagged as being religious we are suddenly expected to be perfect. We all stumble from time to time but does it mean that God cannot use us to touch others? In this message we look at a confrontation between two of the leaders in the early church, and what it can teach us about living by faith. Galatians 2:11-14

Mountaineers. Some consider it a leap in the dark, while others treat it as the remedy for sickness and poverty. Regardless, a life of faith can still be a life of difficulty. How then, do we manage the expectations that faith is a magic potion for curing all of life’s ills? In this message we look at a story where faith becomes the determining factor for one of Jesus’ miracles. Matthew 17:14-21

Everyone In. We don’t mean to do it, and in many ways we could claim we are being biblical. But if we are not careful, we have the potential to make one big mistake with the Gospel. In this message we look at an interaction Jesus had that illustrates how easily we can make this mistake. Matthew 9:9-13

Label. Branding, label, identity, it comes by many names, but to be a Cristian evokes many images. Is there one central label that should identify us all? Galatians 2:20-21

No Limit. In this Easter Sunday message, we discuss how the trial of Jesus continues to this day. He is on trial in the hearts and minds of every person who does not acknowledge his claims, all made real by the power of His resurrection. Matthew 28:11-15

Take No Chances. Good Friday casts a long shadow in the short life of Jesus. Unjustly tried and then crucified, the hope that he brought to a waiting world had been dashed upon a Roman cross. In this message we continue to look at the circumstances that prompted religious leaders to condemn a perfect man. Matthew 27:62-66

Push. In this message, we discuss the injustice of the trial that proclaimed Jesus to be guilty. In the process we discover some of the sacrifices we often make when we push ahead with our own plans without stopping to consider the plan of God. Mark 14:53-65

I Am Not. In this opening message we see how one false idea can lead to dogma and ultimately lead to trouble. What blinds us to truth starts sooner than we think. John 1:19-21

Why. If the church is the hope of the world, why does it struggle in so many areas? In this message we learn the one key the church needs to reclaim. Luke 19:10/John 3:17

In today’s Celebration we heard a talk about the importance of our choices, we saw young families dedicate their children to God, and we pledged to help them as a community of faith and love. Pastor Jon spoke about #mychoicematters, and how wise choices will watch over you.

Transformational. The strength to face every challenge in life, especially with Christ-like power, requires more than we can manage on our own, but as we learned last week, the Holy Spirit is the power and presence of God. In this message we learn how to discern the ultimate work of the Spirit in our lives. John 16:5-15

Living a life fully-alive and filled with faith in Jesus isn't easy in a world so battered and bruised by sin. The strength to face every challenge with Christ-like power requires more than we can manage on our own. But we are not alone, and we are not left powerless in our pursuit of faithfulness. The Holy Spirit is ever with us, providing all we need to take the next step toward abundant li...

Psalm 46. Being surrounded can make us feel trapped; it can leave us filled with fear, worry and a deep sense of hopelessness, especially when there seems to be no way out. What do we do when life backs us into a corner and fear surrounds us? Where can we run and find rescue? Where is there a refuge?

Better Than... The church, as the expression of the Kingdom of God on earth, must strive to dismantle the cultural barriers, that in turn, become barriers for the Gospel. In this concluding message we look at a key principle for dismantling walls and having unity through diversity. 1 Corinthians 12:1-13

My Way. We tend to view others through labels and categories. From gender differences to cultural biases, there are many distinctions that tend to divide us rather than unite us. John 4:1-34

Level. Equality has long been a cultural buzzword. How do we understand it from the position of the church? Galatians 3:26-29

If you were to ask God what He thinks of you what do you think His answer would be? What would be the basis of His answer? If there was a way of knowing how God measures His love towards you would it make a difference in the way you live? In this concluding message we bring to the forefront a Scriptural truth that bears repeating again and again. It’s easily forgotten, not because we don’t know it...

Why Me Lord? According to Murphy's Law: anything that can go wrong will go wrong. At times life can feel like absolutely everything is stacked up against us. Is it luck? Is it fate? Or is it something else? More importantly, how can we find a way forward when it feels like even God is against us? Psalm 77

Unexpected Outcome. We can’t always control the people or the circumstances that surround us, but we can control not only our response, but the way it frames our story. Genesis 50:14-21

I Want It Now. We’ve all made bad decisions that hurt those we love and later fill us with regret. Is there a way back or are we forever to be marked as damaged goods because of mistakes in our past? Luke 15:11-32

A New Year's Day message that looks at the biblical picture of peace and the means of attaining it. Philippians 4:6-9