Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

Our text reminds us that... 1.  We must labor for the right things. 2.  We must learn what really matter.     Like eating, salvation in Christ...       •  Is necessary for hiumanity to live.       •  Addresses our hunger.       •  Can't be...

1.  Our desperation should lead us to seek the Savior.       •  We are helpless in our own strength.       •  We are hopeless in our own solutions. 2.  Jesus' deliverance saves us not just from storms, but from sin.       •  Submit to...

In order to enjoy all Jesus has to offer, we must examine... 1.  Two observations.       •  With Jesus, no problem is too improbable or impossible to solve.       •  With Jesus, no person is too inadequate or insignificant to serve. 2.  Three...

1.  The claim: Jesus is to be exalted above all. 2.  The confirmation: truths that put an end to all debate     Three witnesses to Jesus' claim       •  Various speakers       •  Miraculous signs       •  Numerous scriptures 3.  The conclusion...

This "good deed" of Jesus' reminds us that... 1.  We need to stop bragging because we are all broken and beaten up. 2.  Jesus alone has the power to address our most persistent problem. 3.  It is common to care more about our comfort...

Are you a... 1.  Fair-weather fan?     Do you seek Christ...       •  Only in times of desperation?       •  From a distance?       •  But are distracted by other things? 2.  Fervent follower?     This involves...       •  Turning to Jesus.       • ...

1.  We can rejoice ...       •  That God is sovereign.       •  That the Almighty sent His Son.       •  That Jesus came to save sinners.       •  That nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.       •  That salvation is a gift of God. 2. ...

True success in life involves... 1.  Eradicating your envy of others. 2.  Eliminating any hint of a God complex. 3.  Exercising a Kingdom agenda.     This means...       •  Pointing people to the real star.       •  Practicing an "I am...

1.  In this conversation...       •  Jesus dispels common myths surrounding salvation.       •  Jesus demands people experience a miraculous change. 2.  In this conversation, Jesus says those who experience the new birth...       •  Delight in being...

When Jesus show up1.  What does He see?2.  Don't try to change the subject.3.  Listen carefully to what He says. Key Takeaway: This text calls us all to examine and evaluate our spiritual lives.   •  Is my spiritual life full of godly passion or...

In calling His first disciples, Jesus reveals... 1.  The plan of discipleship. 2.  The profession of discipleship. 3.  The promise of discipleship.

1.  About himself (Who are you?)       •  Not the Christ       •  Not Elijah       •  Not the Prophet       •  The voice of one crying out in the wilderness 2.  About Jesus (Behold...this is...the Son of God)       •  Behold the Lamb of God       • ...

1.  My Friend Jesus in invincible and infinite. 2.  Humanity is filled with imbeciles. 3.  God's grace is incredible.

Affluenza is the painful and contagious social condition that impacts the sufferer with stuff overload, ballooning debt, financial anxiety, and inordinate waste that stems from the dogged pursuit of more. 1.  The troubles rich people need to avoid   ...

1.  Acquaint yourself with the Almighty. 2.  Ascribe to God the glory due His name. 3.  Announce God's glory to the nations. 4.  Anticipate God's glorious return.

1.  Remember whose we are: Jesus 2.  Remember what He taught: Kingdom 3.  Remember who we are: A peculiar people 4.  Remember how we live: Disciples

Spiritual apathy... 1.  Is a serious condition.     Spiritual apathy is a feeling of indifference towards spiritual things.     It's a lack of motivation to grow in your walk with and service to God. 2.  Is subtly cultivated.     Ask a couple...

1.  Loneliness is a complex struggle.       •  You might feel lonely in your suffering.       •  You might feel lonely in your sin.       •  You might feel lonely in your social circles.       •  You might feel lonely in your singleness. 2. ...

1.  Understanding anger       •  Anger says you owe me.       •  Anger is found in you and me.       •  Anger can be righteous because of what you did to me. 2.  Responding to anger       •  The Bible teaches to put away all anger.       •  The Bible...

In times of anguish... 1.  Remember the misery Christians can experience.     It is easy to forget that...       •  Life can hurt a lot.       •  You aren't alone in this.       •  Certain things can activate such feelings. 2.  Receive the...