Sermons From Village Bible Church (sugar Grove Campus)

Practicing the presence of God involves: 1.  Living by the Spirit.      This type of life:           - begins with an initial cleansing.          - produces an ongoing commitment.   2.  Loving other Christians.      This love:           - must...

Last week we learned about focusing on holiness in the Christian life and being prepared through self-controlled lives and sober thinking (1 Peter 1:13-16).  In 1 Peter 1:14, we were reminded that we as Christians must eliminate the things of this...

To pursue holiness we must have a proper: 1.  Preparation      This involves:                    •  Self-control          •  Setting our hopes on eternity 2.  Elimination      This includes ridding ourselves of:           •  Futile thinking     ...

As Christians we have come to understand: 1.  The gospel mesage that brings salvation.      This message:           •  Involves a plan          •  Is personal in nature          •  Is all about a person          •  Is absolutely positive  2.  The...

This change gives us an: 1.  Expectant hope      Peter shares how this hope is:           •  Given          •  Guaranteed          •  Guarded 2.  Enduring faith      Biblical faith:           •  Sees beyond the temporal          •  Soars above...

Peter declares God's love by reminding us of our: 1. Home     This is seen:         •  Geographically        •  Sociologically        •  Theologically 2. Hope     This hope comes from being:         •  Chosen by God        •  Changed by the...

We believe that over the next 22 sermons we are going to glean great truths from this letter Peter has sent.  We’ve spent a lot of time in the last couple of years looking at Peter’s life.  We learned some things through the Gospel of Mark in which...

Living out God's marching orders involves: 1. Remembering the clear mandate. 2. Embracing Christ's message. 3. Steering clear of the common mistakes. 4. Following the early church's methods. 5. Engaging in the...

The early church reminds us that stewardship: 1. Is a spiritual issue. Stewardship: > Begins with God's grace. > Involves using our unique gifts. > Is designed to be given to others. 2...

1. Spiritual growth is the goal. It begins with a decision. It leads you in a certain direction. It involves a specific description. 2. God's Word is the guide. It was rooted in Scripture. It was riveted on Jesus Christ. It revealed...

Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35 1. The crisis This crisis results from: Individuality Insecurity 2. The characteristics Biblical community means we have a: Mystical unity Missional unity Material unity 3. The components ...

Exodus 20:16 Truth is necessary when it comes to: 1. The regulation of all societies. Truth must reign supreme in: Everyday life Love Law and order 2. Our relationship with Jesus Christ. In this relationship truth...

Exodus 20:15 Understanding the eighth commandment involves exploring: 1. The proclamation The Bible provides a great: Explanation Set of examples 2. The problem This problem is seen through: The common and complex...

God's Mesage to a Culture Gone Wild Exodus 20:14 1. The world is misguided when it comes to sex. This involves its: Commonality Cause Categories Crimes Consequences 2. Failing in our sexuality makes us guilty of sin. ...

A study on the 6th commandment Exodus 20:13 Answering this question involves examining: 1. God's authority over life. This involves the: Entrance of life Full extent of our lives Exit from life 2. The hostility...

Navigating the Sabbath as Christians Exodus 20:8-11 Navigating through the 4th commandment involves: 1. Identifying the purpose. The Sabbath was for: Resting Remembering Renewal 2. Examing the practice. The Sabbath...

Finding joy in the journey involves: 1.  Recognizing our condition.      This involves seeing our:           a.  Struggles          b.  Self-sufficiency          c.  Sin   2.  Receiving the only invitation.      This invitation:           a...

A gracious God gave 10 loving standards to show His people how holy living looks.

1.  The prohibition:  What is being forbidden?      To fully understand this involves: A careful distinction A clear definition Some concise declarations A couple disclaimers 2.  The place:  Where is it found?      Idolatry is found in...