Village Church Sermons

Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 13:23-39There Is a Wrong Way to Get a Right Result 2 Samuel 13:23–29 Leviticus 20:17Deuteronomy 22:25–27Personal Vengeance Multiplies Pain 2 Samuel 13:30–36 Romans 12:19Joshua 7:25–26Matthew 10:28Dealing with Difficulty Is Better than Avoiding It 2 Samuel 13:37–39 Mark 14:41–42Romans 8:1Application PointsStop judging your choices by how they turned outTake your vengeance to God and leave it thereDo the hard thing now — avoidance always costs more laterAvoid God's vengeance by trusting in Jesus

Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 13:1-22Lust Always Begins with Deception2 Samuel 13:1-7Jeremiah 17:9James 1:14-15James 3:151 Corinthians 6:18Proverbs 6:27-29Sin Always Destroys What It Claims to Love2 Samuel 13:8-19Hebrews 13:4Proverbs 5:3-6Passive Men Cause More Pain2 Samuel 13:20-22Genesis 34:5James 4:17Isaiah 61:1-3Application:Flee from lustRemove wicked counsel and counselors from your lifeProtect your family from abusive evilExpose the darkness of sin to the light of Jesus

Pastor Chris BoltMain Scripture - 2 Timothy 2:1–13Faithful Ministry Requires Faithful Equipping2 Timothy 2:1-2Ecclesiastes 12:1-82 Timothy 2:22Shepherds Are Made, Not Found2 Timothy 2:3-72 Timothy 4:1-5James 1:27Luke 18:24-30You Cannot Proclaim What You Do Not Know2 Timothy 2:8-132 Timothy 2:24-26Ephesians 2:8-92 Timothy 2:15Application Points:Pass on the good things you were givenSee your ministry throughStudy to show yourself approved

Main Scripture - Romans 9:1-3We Need to Care About People Knowing JesusRomans 9:1-31 Corinthians 10:33-11:1Matthew 5:44Discipleship Preserves Righteousness in CultureMatthew 5:13-161 Corinthians 9:19-23Romans 1:25Romans 3:22-24Live as Though God Can Use You to Change LivesJohn 4:34-35Matthew 9:36-38Application Points:Love people as Jesus loves peopleTell the truth from a place of hopeContextualize the Gospel to change the cultureLabor for a harvest of people

Apple Apple Spotify Spotify Main Scripture - Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Christianity Must Have a Generational VisionDeuteronomy 6:1-3Acts 2:39Joshua 4:6-7Psalm 127:3Faith in Jesus Is Both Caught and TaughtDeuteronomy 6:4-9Ephesians 6:1-42 Timothy 1:52 Timothy 3:14-15You Need to Raise Future Disciple-MakersPsalm 127:4-5Titus 2:3-6Matthew 18:5-6Application Points:Form a Christian vision for the next generationTake action steps in discipling your childrenOrder your life around discipleship for the next generation to witnessLearn to teach the Christian faithFocus on raising Christian adults

Apple Apple Spotify Spotify Main Scripture - Ephesians 1:22-23 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide The Church Is God's Home Base for DiscipleshipEphesians 1:21-23Colossians 2:9-10Ephesians 4:11-12Ephesians 4:16Growing the Church Is the Practical Way to Accomplish the MissionEphesians 2:19-22Ephesians 4:13Acts 2:42, 471 Corinthians 12:141 Corinthians 12:27Building the Church Ensures a Gospel LegacyEphesians 2:21-22Ephesians 3:10Matthew 16:18Hebrews 10:23-25Application Points:Find your life's purpose as part of the body of ChristBuild the church to be built as a discipleDevelop a passion to make more disciplesInvest in the future of God's church

Apple Apple Spotify Spotify Main Scripture - 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Making Disciples Changes Your Relationships2 Corinthians 5:14-15John 13:34-35Acts 2:42-43Making Disciples Changes Your Agenda2 Corinthians 5:16-17John 17:20Mark 1:17Ephesians 2:18-19Ephesians 4:12-13Making Disciples Changes Your Trajectory2 Corinthians 5:18-21John 20:21Application Points:Submit to being controlled by the love of JesusView others through the spiritual lens of JesusChange your agenda for relationships Live as an ambassador discipling other ambassadors

Apple Apple Spotify Spotify Main Scripture - John 1:16-18 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Everyone Needs to Know the Grace of GodJohn 1:14John 1:16-18Acts 20:24Acts 20:32Ephesians 2:8Ephesians 3:8Grace Is Meaningless Without TruthJohn 1:17-18John 14:6John 18:37Ephesians 1:13Colossians 1:4-5Preaching Grace and Truth Is How God Is KnownRomans 10:13-15Acts 1:8Acts 2:37Acts 8:4Application PointsDevelop the tools to accomplish Jesus' missionPreach the grace of God for sinners to have hopePreach the truth of God for grace to have meaningPreach the Gospel for people to be saved

Apple Apple Spotify Spotify Main Scripture - Matthew 28:18-20 Download the Group Guide Download the Group Guide Trusting Jesus Changes Your AuthorityMatthew 28:18-20John 8:56-58Acts 1:8Following Jesus Forms a Culture of DiscipleshipMatthew 28:18-201 Corinthians 15:3-4Romans 6:4Romans 6:10-13Discipleship Forms a Vision for the FutureMatthew 28:20Revelation 21:1-4Jeremiah 29:11Application points:Trust the authority of Jesus for your lifeOrient your vision for life around discipleshipGrow in knowledge, application, and practice of faithBuild a Christian future by helping as many people as possible become fully devoted followers of Jesus

Main Scripture - Matthew 28:1-15The Resurrection Was Always the Plan of GodMatthew 28:1-6Matthew 16:21Matthew 17:22-23Matthew 20:18-19The Resurrection Is the Anchor of Christian HopeMatthew 28:6-10John 11:25John 14:19You Can Either Believe the Truth of God or the Lies of ManMatthew 28:11-15Matthew 27:64Titus 1:2Application Points:Admit that you are a sinner in need of a SaviorBelieve Jesus paid the penalty for your sin on the crossBelieve Jesus rose from the dead, securing hope for all who believeTrust the truth of God and give your life to Jesus

Main Scripture - Matthew 21:1-11Salvation Belongs to GodMatthew 21:1-5Zechariah 14:4Zechariah 9:9Salvation Is Offered Exclusively through Jesus ChristMatthew 21:6-9Isaiah 62:11-12Psalm 118:25-26God Demands You Give Your Life to Jesus ChristMatthew 21:10-11Acts 4:11-12Luke 19:41-44Application Points:Recognize sin as your greatest enemyTrust God offers salvation as a giftBuild your life around “salvation has come”Tell people about Jesus

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Group Guide Advocating for Reality Is KindnessGenesis 1:1Matthew 5:13-16Matthew 5:11-12Proverbs 27:6John 15:6John 15:18-20Reality Is EvangelisticMatthew 5:14-15Romans 2:3-5John 18:37-38Genesis 1:26-27You Need to Prepare to Engage the CultureMatthew 5:16Matthew 22:17-22Proverbs 14:34Application points:Submit to God's design for reality in all areasDefine kindness according to ScriptureAdvocate for reality as evangelismPrepare to engage the culture for God

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Colossians 1:28-29 Download the Group Guide Discipleship Is a Requirement for ChristiansColossians 1:28-29Hebrews 5:12-14Discipleship Requires ChangeColossians 1:28Ephesians 4:11-13Hebrews 10:24-25Discipleship Requires MultiplicationColossians 1:29Matthew 9:37Matthew 28:19-20John 15:8Application Points:Form Point A to Point B measures for your discipleshipAssess your maturity by ScriptureMake changes in your life for God's missionSet a goal to become a disciple-maker

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Hebrews 4:12-13 Download the Group Guide The Bible Helps You Hear GodHebrews 4:12-13Ephesians 6:17John 14:26The Bible Helps You Silence Lies2 Peter 1:19-21Matthew 4:41 Corinthians 2:14-16Ephesians 6:16The Bible Helps You Live TruthHebrews 4:13Psalm 119:1052 Timothy 3:16-17Application PointsSubmit to God's authority in His WordHear God's voice through His WordSilence lies using the filter of God's WordRead the Bible to experience the power of His Word

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Psalm 78:4-8 Download the Group Guide The Future of Gospel Mission Requires Local InfrastructurePsalm 78:4-6Joshua 4:1-3Joshua 4:6-7Proverbs 13:22Ephesians 5:25A Generational Vision Requires Local InvestmentEphesians 1:22-23Ephesians 6:42 Timothy 2:2When You Build the Church, You Build Your FuturePsalm 78:7-8Ephesians 4:12-16Application Points:Seek to build “Ebenezers” for future generationsRecover a bold vision for the local churchThink globally by building locallyGrow a vision for getting trained for ministryBuild your faith by building God's Church

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - 1 John 2:1-6Without Doctrine, You Cannot Know God1 John 2:1-2Acts 2:42Luke 24:27Without Mission, You Cannot Obey God1 John 2:3-5Romans 10:14-15Matthew 28:19-20John 10:16Luke 19:10Mission Applies Doctrine to Real Life1 John 2:61 Peter 3:151 Corinthians 9:19-21Application Points:Learn deep doctrine in order to know GodLive to make God known through your lifeApply doctrine to a life of missionFollow Jesus and see what God will do

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Isaiah 7:14Christmas Is About an Event More than a FeelingIsaiah 7:14Matthew 1:22-23The Hope of Christmas Is Found in God Keeping His PromisesIsaiah 7:14Luke 2:10-11Luke 2:14Isaiah 22:22Matthew 16:19Revelation 3:7Christmas Is a Celebration of God's Mission of GloryIsaiah 7:14John 1:14Isaiah 9:6Application Points:Seek the joy of God over shifting feelingsTrust that God has done what He says He has doneRest in the glory of God revealed in JesusReceive the gift of salvation through faith in JesusGive generously so more can know the Good News of Jesus

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Luke 1:26-35; 45-56God's Calling Is InconvenientLuke 1:26-35Genesis 12:1-3Revelation 12:1–6Luke 2:35Mark 8:34-37God's Calling Changes Your TrajectoryLuke 1:45-48Genesis 15:61 John 2:291 John 3:91 John 4:7John 3:5–81 John 5:11 John 5:18Luke 24:49God's Calling Carries Generational ImpactLuke 1:46-55Jeremiah 31:342 Samuel 7:12–16Galatians 3:7–9Application Points:Surrender what God is asking for right nowGrow intentionally where God is challenging youPour your faith into people who outlive you

Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12 Download the Group Guide Christmas Reveals God's Mission to Save SinnersMatthew 2:1-2Galatians 3:8-9Isaiah 49:6Christmas Invites Us to Join God's MissionMatthew 2:3-9Isaiah 60:3John 1:9-10John 12:32John 20:21Leave a Legacy of MissionMatthew 2:10-12Psalm 96:92 Corinthians 5:18-20Application Points:Answer God's call to live the mission of JesusOrder your life around your faith in JesusTake the light of Christ to sinners in the darkLeave a legacy of faith for the sake of future generations

Main Scripture - Matthew 1:18-25 Download the Group Guide Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Takes RisksMatthew 1:18-20Habakkuk 2:4Mathew 4:18-20Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Is a ResponsibilityMatthew 1:20-23Luke 2:52Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Is RewardingMatthew 1:24-25Acts 1:8ApplicationTake one risk with your faith this Christmas seasonEngage the responsibility God has given youInvest your life in worthy pursuitsRemember the Gospel always returns a reward

Main Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 5:18Thanksgiving Points Us to the God Who Provides1 Thessalonians 5:18Deuteronomy 8:11-14Deuteronomy 8:17Gratitude Reminds Us We are Not GodRomans 1:21Psalm 100:1-5James 1:17Thankfulness Is the Fruit of Real FaithColossians 3:15-172 Corinthians 4:14-18Psalm 136:1-3Application Points:Thank God for His provisionThank God for His authorityThank God for His wisdomThank God for His GospelHappy Thanksgiving

Main Scripture - Hebrews 11:32-40 Download the Group Guide The Light of Christ is UnquenchableHebrews 11:32-34Genesis 50:20Psalm 119:105John 1:5John 8:12Matthew 5:16God Calls Us to Give Our Lives for TruthHebrews 11:35-38Daniel 3:17-18John 18:37-38aJohn 12:24-26The Church Is an Unstoppable Force the World NeedsHebrews 11:39-40Isaiah 6:8Matthew 16:18-191 Corinthians 15:54-57Application Points:Reflect on God's Word so you can recognize His movementsReact to God's movement by shining the unquenchable light of ChristLive for Truth that will never dieMove with God on offenseFearlessly engage others with God's Truth

Pastor Steve GentryMain Scripture - 2 Samuel 200:00 - Opening Remarks on Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska14:24 - Seek God's Will Above Your Own- 2 Samuel 2: 1-4- James 1: 5- Psalm 46: 1-3- Isaiah 26: 3-424:28 - When You Seek Your Own Will, Expect Trouble- 2 Samuel 2: 5-17- 2 Samuel 3: 9-10- Proverbs 28: 26- Proverbs 3: 5-6- Matthew 13: 31-3238:42 - God's Purposes Are Always Accomplished- 2 Samuel 2: 18-27- 2 Samuel 3: 1- Exodus 34: 6- Hebrews 10: 36- Ephesians 1: 19-2147:41 - Application Points:- Seek God's will and refuse to compromise- Expect trouble as you build the Kingdom- Proclaim truth in a world of lies- Obey God boldly to endure faithfully

Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 1 Download the Group Guide God's Judgment Should Provoke Repentance, Not Celebration2 Samuel 1:10-121 Samuel 15:22Matthew 9:33Ezekiel 18:32Proverbs 28:13God's Judgment Is Inescapable2 Samuel 1:13-16Numbers 32:23Matthew 12:36-37Hebrews 9:272 Corinthians 5:10God's Judgment Reminds Us that Sin Is Shameful2 Samuel 1:17-27Proverbs 18:3Proverbs 14:34Romans 6:21-23Application Points:Love your enemies by grieving over their sinRemember that God is just, and sin will be judgedWarn sinners to beg God for mercyGive your life to Christ in preparation for judgment

Main Scripture - John 15:1-11You Were Created to Connect with ChristJohn 15:1-5John 6:37Jeremiah 2:21Galatians 2:20James 1:2-3Hebrews 4:12You Need to Cultivate a Relationship with ChristJohn 15:5-7John 15:11John 14:13-14John 8:31-32Colossians 3:16You Must Commit to Bear the Fruit of ChristJohn 15:2John 15:4-6John 15:8-101 John 4:10Ephesians 3:19Matthew 13:44Application Points: Treasure Christ in real waysOrder your life around connecting with ChristTrust God's pruning for your growthIncrease your commitment to God's love and joy

Main Scripture - John 17:20-26Good Theology Should Create Good RelationshipsJohn 17:20-21John 14:6John 17:31 John 4:19–21Healthy Relationships Must be CultivatedJohn 17:22-24Matthew 5:21–26Matthew 7:1–6Matthew 18:15–20Commit to Maturing in RelationshipsJohn 17:25-26John 14:15–17Galatians 5:6Galatians 5:14Galatians 5:22–26Galatians 6:2Application Points:Depend on God so that others can depend on youAlways be mindful of your motivesHelp others become godlier

Main Scripture - Matthew 7:24-27The Right Foundation Helps You Create the Right EnvironmentsMatthew 7:24-271 Corinthians 3:10-111 Corinthians 3:12-15Cultivating Growth Takes WorkMatthew 7:241 Timothy 4:13-152 Timothy 3:16-17Spiritual Growth Takes Lifelong CommitmentLuke 9:23-24Luke 9:57-62Galatians 6:9-10Application Points:Examine and strengthen your foundationPrioritize environments of spiritual growthNever grow weary of faithfulnessRemember the reward for those who commit over the long haul

Main Scripture - Matthew 28:18-20The Mission of God Is Experienced in DiscipleshipMatthew 28:18-20Genesis 12:3Genesis 15:5-6Exodus 40:34John 1:14Luke 24:45-471 Corinthians 3:16-17Disciples Make DisciplesMatthew 28:19Matthew 4:191 John 2:12-14John 7:38John 20:21Ephesians 2:19-22The Church Is the Base for Making DisciplesMatthew 28:20John 13:35Ephesians 2:19-22Application Points:Seek to experience God's presenceUnderstand the Christian life through discipleshipPursue real spiritual growth through multiplyingBuild the Church by making disciples

Main Scripture - Isaiah 44:6-8God Commands We Defend TruthIsaiah 44:6-8Isaiah 42:6-7Habakkuk 2:14Romans 1:18-19Jude 1:3-4Love Compels Us to Defend Truth1 Peter 3:14Acts 17:16-17Acts 17:30Ephesians 5:11Philippians 1:15-16The Next Generation Needs You to Defend TruthProverbs 22:62 Timothy 3:14-16Psalm 78:4Ephesians 6:19-20Application Points:Worship God by defending truthDefend truth by learning truthLove others by engaging them with truthIndoctrinate everyone around you with truth

Main Scripture - Jude 1:17-23Apologetics Illuminates the CultureJude 1:17-19Genesis 1:26-28Matthew 5:13-16Apologetics Helps Christians to Keep BelievingJude 1:20-211 Corinthians 15:1-11Matthew 7:24-27Psalm 42:5Apologetics Silences the FoolJude 1:22-23Psalm 19:1-6Psalm 14:1Romans 1:18-25Proverbs 26:4-5Application Points:Watch out for socially acceptable sinsBuild your faith to withstand anythingKnow what you believe and why you believe itBe bold in proclaiming the truth

Main Scripture - Deuteronomy 6:4-9The Family Is the Building Block of CivilizationDeuteronomy 6:4-9Genesis 1:27-28Genesis 2:24Genesis 3:16-20Matthew 19:4-5The Church Must Recover God's Vision for FamilyDeuteronomy 11:20-21Malachi 2:15-16Ephesians 5:31-331 Timothy 3:14-15Our First Mission Is Building the Next Generation of FaithPsalm 127:3-5Proverbs 17:6Application Points:Understand the vitality of the family for societyRedeem your vision for family through faith in JesusReject the world's deconstruction of the familySteward your life toward God's vision for familySupport the church in equipping families

Main Scripture - Hebrews 11:1-3Saving Faith Is About the Trustworthiness of GodHebrews 11:1Mark 1:14-15John 3:16John 20:31Ephesians 2:8-9Living Faith Defines Your TrajectoryHebrews 11:2Hebrews 10:38-39Matthew 3:8James 2:17-19The World Needs to See a Faith that Takes RisksHebrews 11:3Hebrews 11:81 Corinthians 15:17-19Matthew 14:28-30Application Points:Put your confidence in the saving power of JesusBuild a life of enduring faithEnter environments that help you live by faithFind areas you need to step out in faith

Main Scripture - Romans 12:1-2Worship Goes Beyond Sunday to Everyday LivingRomans 12:12 Chronicles 29:20-22John 4:10, 13-14, 23-24Worshipping Jesus Makes You Distinct from the WorldRomans 12:2Ephesians 1:4-6, 12Psalm 42:1-2Psalm 96:6-9John 5:44Worshipping Jesus Changes Your PrioritiesRomans 12:1-2Hebrews 11:6Habakkuk 2:14Matthew 5:16Application PointsSacrifice your sin to worship with your lifeEngage in activity that forms affection for JesusBuild a life that showcases the worth of JesusOrder your priorities to worship as a light of Christ

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 5:5-14Humility Is Trusting God with Your Life1 Peter 5:5-6Psalm 138:6Proverbs 3:341 Corinthians 1:28-31Luke 14:11Pride Is Trusting Yourself with Anxiety1 Peter 5:6-8Psalm 55:22Philippians 4:6-7Romans 8:5-82 Corinthians 1:8-10God Uses Our Faithful Actions to Accomplish His Will1 Peter 5:9-14James 4:72 Corinthians 11:13-15Application Points:Clothe yourself in the humility God commandsGive your anxieties over to God through faithRefuse to let the “worst-case scenario” consume youTap into the mind of the Spirit and resist the Devil

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 5:1-5You Need Pastors to Help You Endure1 Peter 5:1-21 Peter 2:25Acts 20:28-29Hebrews 13:7Titus 1:5-6Titus 1:9-11Pastors Are Supposed to Lead the Church into the Future God has Designed1 Peter 5:1-31 Peter 1:4-5Jude 1:12James 3:1Ephesians 4:11-12Discipleship Requires the Leadership of Pastors1 Peter 5:4-51 Timothy 1:18-201 Timothy 6:3-51 Corinthians 9:25-27Application Points: Trust that Pastors are a gift from GodFollow the example that the Pastors give as they leadBeware of “Shepherds feeding themselves”Pray for your Pastors to endure for the reward of Christ

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:12-19Trials Are Given by God to Build Your Faith1 Peter 4:12-14Matthew 10:24-25John 15:20John 16:33Matthew 5:11-12James 1:2-4Obedience to God Puts You on the Right Side of History1 Peter 4:15-161 Peter 4:191 Thessalonians 4:3-4Acts 7:54-58Follow Jesus in Preparation for Judgment1 Peter 4:17-18Romans 8:11 Corinthians 11:322 Corinthians 5:10Revelation 20:11-15Application PointsTrials are coming, prepare for battleSuffer for righteous actions, not stupidityIf you bear the title of Christian, wear it proudlyLive each day with eternity in mind

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:7-11Prayer Drives Action and Mindset and Vice Versa1 Peter 4:71 John 3:2-3Proverbs 4:23Philippians 4:82 Corinthians 10:5God Has Gifted You to Love Others1 Peter 4:8-10James 5:201 Corinthians 12:4-6Use Everything You Have to Serve God1 Peter 4:11Romans 11:361 Corinthians 10:31Application Points:Prepare for the end through prayerControl your mind with God's powerLove others with the gifts God gives youHave the faith to serve God with everything

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:1-6Christ's Suffering Changes What You Live For1 Peter 4:1-2Hebrews 12:1-4Romans 8:3-4Psalm 37:4Ephesians 4:11-14Past Sins No Longer Define You1 Peter 4:3-42 Corinthians 5:17Colossians 2:13-141 Corinthians 15:33-342 Corinthians 6:14-18Matthew 5:10-12John 15:18-21God Will Judge Everything You Do1 Peter 4:5-6Matthew 12:36-37Proverbs 11:9Proverbs 11:12-13James 3:8-10Application Points:Choose God's will when it is difficultDo not entertain the slightest sinful temptationResponsibly control your words for the kingdom