Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

1.  What does it mean?2.  Why does it matter?3.  Where do we move from here?          Moving toward El Shaddai means we must…        ● Stop pretending we are fine.        ● Start bringing God into our troubles first.        ● Surrender to God the...

1. God places us at a crossroad in life so that the world will know that He is God     (Acts 17:26–27). Prayer—Talk to God about people, before talking to people about God. Care—Care for the whole person, not just their spiritual...

For Village, this means we...1.  Fill the tank because generosity fuels the mission.2.  Follow the owner's manual because God sets the direction.3.  Floor it for greater acceleration.

Paul says the resurrection of Jesus gives me a...1.  Family to share life with.2.  Foundation to stand on.3.  Future to step into.

This final "Extreme Makeover" gives us a new...1.  Design.2.  DNA.3.  Drive.       Paul shows us the future so we can...         •  Live with hope, not fear.         •  Look forward, not backward.         •  Leverage God's victory over...

1.  If Christ didn't rise, what gone (vv. 12–19)?2.  Since Christ did rise, what's gained (vv. 20–28)?3.  Where do we go from here (vv. 29–34)?

Paul says that on Easter...it seemed like it was game over...but God had another plan...which is good news for you and me!

We are innocent of this charge when we...1.  Address the problems that create gridlock.2.  Agree on a plan that will guide us.3.  Appoint the right people who can govern our worship.

To ensure worship isn't lost in translation, Paul reminds us... 1.  Clarity is better than chaos.2.  Unbelievers should be convicted and not confused.3.  To chase the Spirit and consider others' needs. For more information about Village...

It's time for us to...1.  See the people.2.  Step into the problem.3.  Seize the possibilities.

1.  The essential element2.  The central orientation3.  The timeless reality

The church will be victorious...1.  When we are unified and remember we share the same jersey.2.  When we embrace our uniqueness and play different positions.3.  When we are unified and stand shoulder to shoulder.4.  When we use our gifts for the...

Instead of ignoring your gift...1.  Recognize the great opportunity you have been given.2.  Refine it to fit the needs of others.3.  Release it with an open heart. (To take the PLACE assessment, contact your campus admin.)

Experiencing communion as God intended means we...1.  Don't ruin it with bad etiquette.2.  Remember why the event is so special.3.  Get ready to enjoy it.

Paul tells us that when we...1.  Take pointers from the world instead of God, problems will arise.2.  Follow God's Word, we find our way.3.  Make God our goal, we will glorify Him in our worship.

If I’m a follower of Jesus, I will…Love the Lord above all (v. 37).Offer my life in surrender (v. 38).Value my neighbor as myself (v. 39).Embrace the fulfillment of the Law (v. 40).

Our text tells us that... 1.  Being godly in our world is a daily grind. 2.  Godliness thrives when we live according to His guidelines.     Godly decision-making asks:       •  Is it against the law?       •  Is it advantageous?       •  Is it...

Finding victory over idolatry means...1.  Learning from people's failures in the past.2.  Looking for the path that God provides.3.  Living with the right priority and purpose.

Paul says winning in life involves... 1.  Engaging the lost.2.  Embracing their world.3.  Exerting maximum spiritual effort.

In our text we see Paul address... 1.  A situation—When something good becomes bad. 2.  Our strategy—Seeking godliness always makes us better.     Godliness amidst gray areas asks...       •  What does the Bible say?       •  Have I let my...