Village Green Community Church

Going all in requires that we face our fears and take a risk. Nevertheless, this morning’s message examines a passage of scripture that reminds us that some things are just too valuable to miss out on.

It's not always easy to define, nor is it easily described, but whenever we come across someone who lives it authentically, it’s hard to deny. We are talking about faith, that ingredient that culture derides but God celebrates. In this closing message of the series, we have a candid discussion on the importance of faith, and why it should be the only thing in life that truly matters.

Life is not fair, even though we would love it to be. It becomes particularly difficult when we look to God to level the playing field and by all appearances nothing happens. Life can be viewed through so many different lenses and you can hear a variety of perspectives on the same event, but only one allows us to view the events of life with purpose and hope.

It's bad enough that evil exists. What makes it more confounding is when it appears to prosper. Nothing questions the validity or existence of God more than the appearance of evil winning. In this message we touch on the answer that God gives and the tensions these questions create.

It is one of the questions plaguing humanity. Why does evil exist? Why does humanity, and the entire creation for that matter, suffer under its weight? The problem is not new and it has even challenged the most ardent believer. For those who do not believe, it continues to be an insurmountable barrier. In this message we are introduced to the prophet Habakkuk, who took his questions concerning evi...

At times life can appear to be no more than a random collection of coincidental occurrences and chance encounters. And yet, every once in a while we catch a glimpse of God’s perfect plan weaving its way through the chaos. Today’s message focuses on one such moment when the uncertainty of life gives way to the master plan of a sovereign God. Acts 16:6-15

Day in and day out when everything in life feels the same and nothing seems exciting we have the tendency to believe that our lives are insignificant. But significance isn’t always achieved with flash and amazement, it comes most often through consistency, perseverance and faith. In today’s message, we are reminded of how ordinary everyday living can have a lasting impact and achieve the extraordi...

We can become so engrossed in doing something that over time we can forget why we are doing it in the first place. This can be true of our spiritual lives as well. The routines that become part of faith soon lead to spiritual drift and complacency. In this message we learn how a surprise discovery leads to a sudden awareness that a nation has drifted spiritually and the action that a leader takes...

There are many moments where we can justify a decision to give up. It could be a lack of progress, or a feeling that we’re not making a difference. The reasons are many. But giving up for whatever reason can hinder one important reality: The possibility of how God could have used it. In this message we learn how one seemingly insignificant wish became the catalyst for a significant move of God.

To claim a monopoly on this is one of the fastest ways to start a fight, or at the very least make everyone uncomfortable. As believers we are taught to wield it with humility and love. In this installment we look at an unusual story from the Old Testament where prophets speak before two kings. What they pronounce spells either victory or doom, depending on how these kings discern what they hear.

Fear. It invades our lives at so many levels-personal, cultural, and even spiritual. There are few areas where it doesn’t play a role in the decisions and actions we make. Fear is most dangerous though, when it forces us to make decisions that put us potentially at odds with the culture around us. How do we navigate those moments when we have to choose, knowing that our choices will have ramificat...

Easter is the day in which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. But how you respond to the truth of Easter is nothing short of a matter of life and death. It will literally define every aspect of your life, death and eternity.

Jesus was crucified between two thieves. From their reactions to Jesus we come to grips with the heart of what we claim as Christians. For one thief in particular, the interaction with Jesus produces surprising results.

Forgiveness – such a complicated emotion to navigate. We long for it whenever we’ve done wrong but tend to withhold it when the roles are reversed. For all its human complexity, forgiveness as reflected in the cross gives way to one of the simplest truths in the Bible – God’s deep love for us.

What difference does generosity really make? If we truly embraced it how would it affect our families, our churches, our communities, and our country? In this message we get a glimpse into the life of the early church and the place that generosity played in contributing to the spread of the Gospel

Every single day we make decisions involving money. Waking up, getting dressed and eating breakfast alone is a result of countless financial decisions. Money influences us all, and regardless of whether we have a little or a lot we must learn to manage it.

Money can lend itself to making us feel safe and in control, even with respect to our eternal destiny. Where should our confidence and trust lie? In this message we learn that our faith should depend on one source alone.

The basic assumptions we have about money will greatly determine whether we master it, or become enslaved by it.

Everybody has them. They fill our lives with purpose and even passion, but they also cause great pain and heartache. We literally cannot live without them, but even at their best, they are filled with mistakes and need repair. How do we best manage them? Is redemption in our relationships really possible?

The way we face hardship and difficulty is usually a reflection of what we base our hope upon. But in those moments, the basis of our hope gets challenged in many ways. How do we manage life when suffering comes to call? In this message we look at the life of the apostle Paul, a [...]

We often find ourselves in situations that make us wonder, “Where is God?” Those are the moments when discouragement can get the best of us. But time after time we can be guilty of not having a right understanding of God or asking the question too soon, because God tends to show up at exactly [...]

Just like a physical quake, the toll our emotions can have are without question. There are two emotionally potent weapons that we wield that are particularly harmful and directly affect our ability to experience joy. Especially when they are turned inward. What can we do to counteract them and free us from their destructiveness?

Just like a physical quake, our emotions can wreak havoc with our well-being. Considered one of the great maladies of our culture, it has affected the lives of many. In this message we look at the consequences of our emotions can and gain biblical insights on how to control and manage them.

Life can seem as if it’s nothing more than a blur. Time is relentless in its progress and each day just folds into the next. What can stand the test of time? If time is considered a test, what criterion is there for passing? In this message we look at what affects our view of time and how to gain stability when time seems out of control.