Villas Grace Church

Absolute truth is something that holds true regardless of time, culture or preference. People’s view of absolute truth may vary, but it does not change what is absolutely true. Join us this Sunday, as we continue our series in the Gospel of John, as we begin chapter 14, we'll find Jesus making an absolute truth statement. He declares Himself “The Only Way, Truth and Life”. He is the ONLY way to th...

Espionage is employed by nation states in order to gather intelligence on adversaries. The most damaging case of treason was performed by FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who was a Soviet/Russian spy for 25 years until he was exposed by the U.S. government in 2001. Hanssen received more than $1.4 million in cash & gifts from the Kremlin for his acts of treason. Probably the most famous traitor in human h...

Why did Jesus wash His disciples feet? Join us for our sermon as we study this unique action of Jesus and what it was all about.

We have all rebelled against God. When faced with the reality of our rebellion, we either harden our hearts, or faithfully follow Jesus. Fortunately, the Lord bestows patience on our rebellion & His patience is for the benefit of our salvation. Join us for our sermon “God’s Perfect Patience,” from John 12:35-43, where we’ll be encouraged in His delaying inevitable judgment.

Some may believe courage is the absence of fear. General Patton was quoted as saying, “Courage is fear that has said its prayers”. So we see courage is enduring in spite of fear. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series in the Gospel of John. In chapter 12, we find Jesus expressing a level of fear and anxiety for what He is about to go through. However, we will see why this could never stop J...

Living a life of fear comes from putting too much stock in your accomplishments, experiences & possessions. The only remedy for fear is hope & humility. We should live this life like we have nothing to lose. So, when we hope in our life to come & humble ourselves by forfeiting our lives for Jesus, we position ourselves to receive honor from God. Join us for our sermon, "To Gain From A Loss," from...

Who do you choose to follow & why? What is the character of a Godly leader? Can the truth spoken in love ever truly be stopped? Join us as we answer these questions & more in our sermon "Right King, Wrong Time," from John 12:12-19.

When it comes to eternal salvation, the Bible is black & white. Faith in the resurrection of Jesus leads to eternal life. Whereas unbelief in said resurrection leads to eternal damnation. Join us for our sermon "Faith vs. Unbelief," from John 12:1-11. In these verses, we'll witness the faith of Martha, Mary & Jesus' friends, pitted against the unbelief of Judas, the large crowd of Jews & the chief...

We hear the terms “conspiracy” or “conspiracy theory” thrown around a lot today it’s nothing new. Anywhere there is power mankind will struggle to control said power. Join us this Sunday as we wrap up John chapter 11. We will find that the Jewish religious leaders have finally had enough of this Jesus. They feared losing their power over the people and their position with Rome. They must do someth...

During WWII, Nazi Germany created a weapon called the “Sonic Cannon,” that was based on sound. Quite simply, the Axis forces capitalized on the power of sound. As Believers, we know that sound has tremendous power, especially when it comes from the Lord’s voice. He creates, destroys and resurrects by the sound of His voice. Join us for our sermon “Resurrection of Lazarus pt. 3,” from John 11:38-46...

Back in the 90's, Reebok reminded us that "Life Is Short. Play Hard." This is really a play on the mantra "Live Life To the Fullest," or "You Can't Take It With You." It's as though we should get the most out of our only life to live. For those who believe in Jesus, we know that this couldn't be further from the truth. Jesus Himself says: "I Am the resurrection and the life." Therefore, we know th...

It's common to hear athletes give God the glory after a win. However, it's rare to hear an athlete give God the glory in the midst of defeat. As Believers, we are to give God ALL the glory in ALL circumstances. After all, He is ALWAYS at work! God receiving glory is the central theme of the "Resurrection of Lazarus". Join us for part 1 of our 3 part series, beginning with John 11:1-16.

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If there is something we know well here in South West Florida, it is the power of a major hurricane. Even with advanced technology, all we can do is guess the absolute path and strength of any given storm. They seem to do whatever they want. Even so, that is still a small example, compared to the power of God. Join us this Sunday as we wrap up John chapter 10. Here we find the religious leaders re...

Debit & Credit Card fraud are a 5 billion dollar a year industry. In the technological age, nothing is secure. Our possessions, financial data & personal information can all be stolen. However, the one thing that can never be taken away from us is eternal salvation. Our eternal destiny has been provided & secured through Jesus! Join us for our sermon "Divine Affirmation," from John 10:22-30, where...

Reward often requires a certain amount of risk. When taking risks, we often do so in a calculating fashion, which we do as our desired outcome isn't guaranteed. To say that Jesus "risked" His life would be an understatement. As God, Jesus couldn't risk anything, as He always knows the outcome. Join us for our sermon "The Good Shepherd pt.2" from John 10:11-21, where Jesus willingly lays down His l...

Who do you follow? In the age of social media, this question has many implications. Today, there's an abundance of content creators vying for our attention. They're constantly asking us to like, share, follow & or subscribe. So, who do you follow? Do you follow Jesus? Do you know the sound of His voice? If so, what does His voice sound like & where do you go to hear it? Join us for our sermon, "Th...

It is said by some that Jesus never actually claimed to be God in the flesh. He only claimed to be a prophet of God. However, we see many places in Scripture, where His deity is quite obvious. Join us this Sunday, as we continue our series in the Gospel of John, where we'll find in verses 9:35-41, something amazing. We find Jesus accepting worship from a man he healed from blindness. Only God Hims...

Increasingly, we're being nudged towards policy centered around the notion that mankind can save the planet. Even though God's Word clearly states in 1 Corinthians that "the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire". So, why would we even entertain this notion? Well, it's simple; outright control & spiritual blindness! In fact, the Pharisee's lust for control & spiritual blindness caused th...

Do you have eye trouble? Do you know someone else who does? Join us in John 9:1-2 to hear how "Jesus Brings Sight to the Blind."

When people think of world leaders, we imagine tailored suits, sheiks in hattahs & even ostentatious ceremonial garb as worn by late leader of Libya, Muammar Al-Gaddifi. The appearance of Jesus was anything but what the world would imagine. Join us for our sermon "The Shocking Messiah," where we'll be encouraged in the sacrifice made by our Lord & Savior!

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This age old question is often debated. Unfortunately, most neglect Scripture when debating which came first. According to Genesis 1:20, we know that God created "living creatures". Therefore, neither the chicken or the egg came first, because none of creation came before Jesus! Join us for our sermon "Eternally, I Am" from John 8:56-59, where we'll be enc...

As we continue through the Gospel of John, we find Jesus going toe to toe with the religious leaders once again. In fact, they are growing more vicious by the moment. Join us this Sunday, as we continue in John 8:48-55. Here we find Jesus defending the truth in love. If we were Jesus, it would be so easy for us to lash out in anger. But, it’s here we learn what it takes to have a “Holy Debate”.

Forgeries & fakes have been around since the beginning of time. However, time is the one thing that forgeries & fakes cannot withstand. Eventually, all forms of deception come to light. This is why the Resurrection of Jesus is so amazing! Never has there been proof that His appearing post-crucifixion was that of forgery. In fact, God gives us five evidences that verify "The Authenticated Resurrect...

When Pinocchio lied, it was apparent from his growing nose. What if the same were true about our adversary? Would the world still buy into his manipulation? Is there even a method for detecting such lies? Yes, the Bible! In John 8:37-47 & in our sermon, "Lies of Our Adversary" Jesus rebukes satanic manipulation by declaring: "Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, because he is a...