Truthfulness is an essential character quality for believers. When it's lacking, both individuals and nations begin to crumble internally. In this sermon, Dr. Stanley explains how we can tell if we’re an honest person, the benefits of building truth in our lives, what happens when we fail to do so, and how we can integrate truth into our lives more. For more messages from … [Read more...]
Suicide: The Impact on Believers – Dr. Charles Stanley
**If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide due to medically-diagnosed or life crises, please contact professional help immediately.** In spite of all the blessings, prosperity, and opportunities we enjoy in this country, many people are suffering from such devastating situations that they decide to end it all by taking their own lives. Learn what you can do to help … [Read more...]
What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday?
Why do Christians mark the first day of Lent with an ash cross on their forehead? The ash is a reminder to ask for forgiveness, and that we're choosing to trust God throughout our Lent journey. Find out more in this animated explainer for all ages, with BSL interpretation. Church of England,Church,God,Jesus,Holy Spirit,Bible,Archbishop,Archbishop of Canterbury,Archbishop of … [Read more...]
Celebrate and Rejoice – Sermons – Matt Chandler – 6/5/22
Philippians 4:4 There is a defiant joy and bend towards celebration by which the people of God are meant to be marked. While the church is messy and life increasingly complicated, God is still accomplishing amazing work among His people. This is a cause for celebration! We exist to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. WEBSITE: … [Read more...]
A House Divided Cannot Stand
This message from Matt Chandler (“A House Divided Cannot Stand: Understanding and Overcoming the Inconsistencies in White Evangelicals on Racial Issues”) was delivered at the MLK50 Conference in Memphis, TN on April 4, 2018. The 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s tragic death marked an opportunity for Christians to reflect on the state of racial unity in the church … [Read more...]
Lament and Hope – Sermons – Matt Chandler – 5/29/22
1 Peter 5:6-8 There are moments when the brokenness becomes so vivid it wakes us to see our world for what it is. Let us lift our heads and turn our eyes to our Lord, our only real hope. We exist to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. WEBSITE: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/ RESOURCES: https://www.tvcresources.net/ INSTAGRAM: … [Read more...]
Bring Your First and Best – Sermon – Matt Chandler – 6/12/22
Malachi 3:7-12 If we bring our first and best to something other than God, we bring an offering to something unable to sustain our worship. We have worshiped at weak altars. Yet God pleads with us to return, seek first His kingdom, and steward well the resources each of us has been given. We exist to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. WEBSITE: … [Read more...]
Sunday Service – 08/28/2022 – Josh Patterson
We exist to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. WEBSITE: https://www.thevillagechurch.net/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tvcfm/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheVillageChurch Matt Chandler,The Village Church,Scripture,bible,disciple,jesus,holy spirit,christ,cross … [Read more...]
Adoption – Every Angle – Week 3 – Sermon – Matt Chandler – 8/7/22
Romans 8:14–17 This angle of the gospel shows our full acceptance as children into the family of God. We have been justified, made new, and adopted by our good Father. This gospel metaphor serves as a reminder of God’s unending embrace of the elect as beloved members of His family. We exist to love God, love people, and make disciples of Jesus Christ. WEBSITE: … [Read more...]
New Creation – Every Angle – Week 2 – Sermon – Matt Chandler – 7/31/22
2 Corinthians 5:16–20 As we turn the diamond of the gospel, we see the old passing away and the new coming. When Christ comes for His people at the end of all things, we will not spend our days in some ethereal plane plucking a cartoon harp. We will be in physical bodies, in a physical place, and all things will be new. His creation will be set free from decay. Christ will make … [Read more...]