Village Green Community Church Podcast

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.

The beginning of another year brings new resolutions, hopes, and expectations. What does a new year mean for Village Green?

Why is it sometimes hard to live by what we know to be right? A tug-of-war exists between knowing the right thing and doing the right thing. In this message we learn of one particular culprit that contributes to our feeling stuck, and what we can do to relieve ourselves from its grip.

What happens inside our own heads can make all the difference in the world, both good and bad. The Scriptures are constantly prompting us to renew our minds as a means of not only growing in our faith, but in our overall health and welfare

In this concluding message we come to the ultimate “What If” scenario and present a biblical argument for the most important ingredient in life, and the way it contributes to understanding God’s will.

What gives life meaning and purpose? Is it our successes or achievements, or is it something else? Is it the impact we’ve had on others, or the legacy we leave behind? We all long for lives that are rich and meaningful. In this message we uncover what Jesus taught about life’s ultimate purpose.

For centuries it has served as fodder for music, poetry, movies, and plays. We have difficulty defining and managing it, but little trouble recognizing when it’s gone. Without it life would hardly be worth the effort, but when its in full bloom nothing else matters. In this message we ponder the difference that love makes, and the way it shapes our entire existence.