Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

Our conversion to Christianity Being a Christian involves: Receiving the free gift of grace. Restraining ourselves from temptation and sin. Resting in God's promised return. Reflecting our salvation to others.   Our...

Success in finding Christ involves: Eliminating all obstacles that hinder our search. Obstacle 1:  space problems Obstacle 2:  religious and traditional preoccupation Obstacle 3:  selfish pursuits   Examining the open doors He...

Our text causes us to: 1.  Revisit the issue of slavery. Slavery: was a way of life in the first century. is a way of life for every Christian. 2.  Remember some inspirational stories involving slaves. 3.  Receive some instructions...

To be a model woman you need: 1.  A pattern to follow. This pattern involves a life that is: Consistently reverent. Careful with words. Controlled in behavior.   2.  A plan to implement. This plan involves: Teaching what is...

1.  The manual for health ministry      Healthy ministry involves:           Guiding principles: > There are legitimate age and gender distinctions in the church > There is to be interaction, not complete separation, between the various ages...

Preparing for a doctrinal crisis involves: 1.  Devoting yourself to the precepts of scriptures.       This involves asking: What are you learning? Who are you listening to? 2.  Defending against the ploys of swindlers.       These ploys...

If we want to be set straight on leadership…   We must follow the… 1.     Correct form of church leadership.  This form of leadership involves men of: Maturity Responsibility Authority  All of these are needed for any church...

Finding our place in this world involves: 1.  Knowing our position.   2.  Following Christ's pattern for ministry. This pattern involves the right: Content Conduct   3.  Resting on the promise of God. This promise...

Paul: The Messenger Paul introduces himself in two ways: Slave Sent one This dual status speaks of his: Humility Authority   Titus: The Man The Bible tells us that Titus was a: Convert of Paul Companion of Paul Man of...

Living a No-Regrets Life Philippians 3:12-4:1 1. A life of regret comes when we focus on our: Position Possessions Pleasures Popularity 2. Living with no regrets requires 7...

Leaving Boldly Hebrews 12:1-3 Luke 9:51 (New International Version) 51As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. If we want to leave boldly tomorrow then we must live boldly...

Learn Humbly Philippians 2:1-11 Jesus Christ is God, yet as the God-man, He humbled Himself to put on flesh and do the will of the Father. For this to take place, Jesus humbled Himself and became obedient in all things. If we want to live a life...

How to Love Completely various scriptures 1. Living like God This involves: Attribute Attitude Action 2. Overcoming the obstacles that keep us from love 3 obstacles keep us from loving others: Me-first...

Living Passionately Mark 2:1-12 1. Climbing beyond the problems of life. We lose our passion when we are: hurting. helpless. hindered. Passion is found when we are: hopeful. 2. Connecting with the right person. Jesus...

Living the Dash In Human History there have been many who have longed to make their life count, but none more than Jesus Christ. Being God, Jesus knew His time on earth was short and He lived the dash perfectly. His life and priorities model what He...

Great is Our Unfaithfulness Living Like God in an Unfaithful World Galatians 5:22-25 Fulfilling faithfulness in our lives means exploring: This attribute of God's. God's...

Practicing Patience in an Impatient World Galatians 5:22-25 Practicing patience comes as we answer the following questions: 1. How do we define patience? Patience is a calm endurance in various circumstances that is based on...

Love Galatians 5:22-23 As we begin our series studying this fruit, we must remember: 1. The biblical principles surrounding the fruit of the Spirit. We cannot create fruit on our own. This fruit must be a complete package. This fruit...

Final Words from a Faithful Friend 1 John 5:6-21 John concludes his letter by reminding us about: 1. This world's lust. John speaks of the : seriousness of sin scope of sin 2. This world's lord. Our text speaks of...

We Are the Champions! 1 John 5:1-5 The fact of our victory is seen through: 1. Our regeneration. This involves: something that only God can do. life after death. a new disposition. a new devotion. 2. Our relationships. ...