Village Green Community Church Podcast

Brokenness is all around us. The evidence is everywhere, yet we can be at a loss at what to do about it. For some, it can become overwhelming to the point of hopelessness. In this message we look at a simple metaphor that Jesus used to illustrate the brokenness and what he offered as a solution. How we respond to Jesus will shape the way we see the world around us, and also heal the brokenness inside us.

There are moments when we’ve fallen and it’s difficult to get back up. We can feel hopeless in moving forward and convince ourselves that it’s never going to get better. We can become so overwhelmed by our brokenness that we can even feel that life is no longer worth the effort. In this message we look intimately into the life of David, a man who experienced a serious fall, but also learned what it takes to get back up.

It is the one nagging question we’ve all asked at some point in our lives. If God is good, why does suffering exist? It has been the focus of theological and cultural debate for centuries. In the first installment of a 4-part series entitled, Broken: When Suffering Tells a Bigger Story, we begin to delve into the most complex aspect of human experience.

In this closing message on temptation we learn about the dynamics of power and authority and how easy it can be to take a shortcut to attain them. Even to the point of temporarily suspending our values.

In this closing message on temptation we learn about the dynamics of power and authority and how easy it can be to take a shortcut to attain them. Even to the point of temporarily suspending our values.

Temptation is so subtle that it can sometimes fool even the most ardent believer. In this message we learn what is likely the most deceptive form of temptation, one that can be hard to identify and trace, until it’s too late

From the time of Adam and Eve we have all faced temptation. Its seductive lure is felt in many areas of life. But what makes it so difficult to escape its grip. Is there a way to guard us from its trap? – Matthew 4:1-4

In this final message of our series we examine our human tendency to feel left out and deserving of more. This feeling has the power to steal our joy, contentment and hope. But can it be redeemed? Can wisdom help us convert this longing for more into something that actually leads to a better life?

In Part 6 of our series we look at a characteristic that can actually be quite fun. It can allow us to feel vindicated and justified. Yet with it comes a dark side, one that not only leaves others hurt, but also damages us in the process.

It is one of the most celebrated of human characteristics, yet it can also become the deciding factor in dividing people, nations, and instigating wars. It can even stand between God and us. In today’s message we learn how to identify it and what we can do to protect ourselves.

In this message, given on a baptismal Sunday, we learn the importance of relationships, and how God uses them to mild and shape us.Proverbs 4:11-13

Living in a world full of choices can be difficult, especially when we understand that our choices carry consequences. So how can we translate what we know to be right into actions that move us closer to the life God is calling us towards?Proverbs 16:32; 25:28

We learned that wisdom is attainable if someone is willing to invest himself or herself in what it takes to accumulate it. The ability to be teachable is one key area. In this message we look at three character types that serve as a warning of what can happen when we are unwilling to be taught the fear of the Lord.Proverbs 1:20-33

We value information. The ability to gain knowledge and understanding is an important commodity in our culture. But is knowledge alone enough? Is there something more than just acquiring information that helps to shape our lives for greater fulfillment and purpose? OverloadMosaic – Part 1Proverbs 1:1-7

God took two unlikely people, Joseph and Mary, to bring his Son, the saviour into the world. The story is well-known, but its message is one that we never tire of telling again and again!

Have you ever been guilty of doubting God? Not only about his character or abilities, but even to the degree of doubting his existence? In this message we look intimately into the life of man named Asaph, and learn what turned him from a doubter to a committed believe

What are the moments that define a person? Is it accomplishments, status, or education, or something far more personal. In this introductory message, we learn that the most unlikely moments are often the most revealing.

Is this all there is to life, or is there more? Does the brokenness that we witness all around us have the final say, or is there something better coming? In this concluding message we get to glimpse into the future, one that brings the Biblical story to its conclusion and God’s people into eternity. Where Is This Going?

It is almost two thousand years old and yet continues to be read at many wedding ceremonies. It’s description of love and the characteristics that make it evident have long been quoted in the context of relationships. In this message we look at love: biblical love, and why it remains such an important part of our lives.