New Year, Same Gospel

Our culture would have us believe that which is “old” is boring, lifeless, unreliable, and no longer relevant to our current needs.  If our needs change, then of course it stands to reason that we need new things to meet them. But I would argue our most essential needs haven’t changed.  As those who bear the name of Jesus Christ, we should be skeptical of the “new” particularly as it relates to God’s Word and the life that God has called us to live…

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Get Ready For Sunday

I want to focus on the practical steps you and I need to take in order to prepare ourselves for weekly Sunday gatherings.  I believe that these basic, yet profound, actions will help us give to God what He truly deserves, and will also lead to our greatest joy and satisfaction both personally and corporately…

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The Action and Submission of Faith

Jesus gives us a different example: a life of obedience to God the Father.  He lived a life of both action and submission. He performed miracles and took the initiative to challenge false views of God, all while making it clear that He was submitted to the will of the Father…

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This I Believe

Singing these words, I have found comfort and joy as I reflect on the centuries of Christians before us who have proclaimed the same gospel as we do. I encourage you to reflect on the truths of the Creed that are encapsulated in the lyrics of “This I Believe”…

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Loving God With Our Minds

I was a lazy Christian, neglecting my mind, and in serious danger of loving a god of my imagination, rather than God as He has revealed Himself through the Bible. Without any real direction on Bible study, I continued this mindless path until I came to the Village Community Church (VCC). At VCC, I have found that knowing God as He has revealed Himself in Scripture is the fuel of my affection for Him…

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