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| The Devil Wears Morality | 13 Jul 2025 | 00:36:31 | |
In this message from Pastor Victor, we examine Paul’s bold confrontation in Romans 2, where he turns the lens from gentile sin to the self-righteousness of Jewish believers. We often think of sin as external, but Paul dives into the idols of the heart, exposing the illusion of moral superiority and the myth of self-determination. We are reminded that true salvation is not earned or progressed toward, it’s a complete overhaul of our inner being. We don’t need better behavior, we need a new heart. This sermon calls us to trade self-made righteousness for the transforming power of the Spirit, who alone can bring life to what is dead. Sermon: The Devil Wears Morality Full Service: https://youtu.be/x7p5fkXAK0c Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Why Does God Get Mad? | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:44:15 | |
In this message, Pastor Michael unpacks one of the most sobering sections of Romans, where Paul describes humanity’s suppression of the truth and the consequences of idolatry. We see how rejecting God’s rightful place leads to disordered desires, brokenness, and judgment. Yet, woven through this diagnosis is the incredible mercy of God. Who, in His wrath against sin, offers grace through the cross of Christ. This sermon challenges us to stop justifying sin, to see ourselves honestly, and to marvel at the gospel that saves. Sermon: Why Does God Get Mad? Full Service: https://youtu.be/D_z1cbkTKJw Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| You’re Saved… But For What? | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:43:35 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we explore Paul's powerful declaration that he is “not ashamed of the gospel” in the heart of the Roman Empire. Rome offered peace through domination, but Paul proclaims peace through the cross. More than religious advice, the gospel is a royal announcement that Jesus is Lord, and that changes everything. This sermon challenges us to move from passive belief to bold engagement. What if being loved by God also means being called into his mission? With stories of radical transformation and the reminder that salvation is grace from start to finish, this message invites us to live with gospel intent in every part of our lives. Sermon: You’re Saved… But For What? Full Service: https://youtu.be/DlgU_jMkFM4 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Paul Didn’t Write This to Be Liked | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:46:37 | |
In this opening message from our new series Romans, Rikk Watts helps us launch into Paul’s most well-known and carefully crafted letter. Grounding us in history and scripture, we see how Paul’s message has shaped the world and still has the power to shape us. At the heart of it all is Jesus: not just a teacher or prophet, but the risen Lord himself. Through Paul’s radical encounter and calling, we’re invited to a gospel that calls for both trust and obedience, grounded in grace and centered on Jesus. This introduction to Romans 1:1–12 reframes what it means to belong to God, live in community, and follow Jesus in our time. Sermon: Paul Didn’t Write This to Be Liked Full Service: https://youtu.be/dkZvyjEvaEc Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Stop Trying to Earn God | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:43:28 | |
In this message from Pastor Chris, we explore the real purpose of the Ten Commandments and how they’re meant to deepen, not burden, our relationship with God. The law doesn’t start with demands but with deliverance, God saves first, then invites obedience. When we treat the law as a ladder to earn God’s love, it crushes us. But when we see it as a guide flowing from God’s love, it transforms us. This sermon reframes obedience not as slavery, but as freedom. We’re reminded that nothing in this world can satisfy our infinite souls like intimacy with God. The Ten Commandments aren’t just rules, they’re a relational roadmap from a God who already moved first. Sermon: Stop Trying to Earn God Full Service: https://youtu.be/6YBp6AiS8sU Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A God Who Fits Your Life Can’t Save It | 08 Jun 2025 | 00:41:49 | |
In this message, Pastor Justin takes us to Exodus 19, where Israel encounters the living God for the first time at Mount Sinai. This God is not safe, not small, and not shaped by human preferences. He is holy, untamable, and calls for full commitment. The sermon unpacks the real barrier to knowing God, why casual Christianity won’t cut it, and how the God who saves us first invites us into a life of obedience, consecration, and purpose. Sermon: A God Who Fits Your Life Can’t Save It Full Service: https://youtu.be/SLdsi1DAjlY Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A Future Bigger Than Us | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:54:30 | |
In this inspiring conclusion to the Bigger Than Us series, Pastor Fanu unpacks the transformative power of a future rooted in God's eternal mission. Drawing from Hebrews 11:8-10, the sermon explores Abraham’s faith-filled journey as he stepped into the unknown, driven by a vision of a city designed and built by God. Pastor Fanu challenges Village Church to embrace a future that is bigger than individual ambitions, focusing on five key aspects: a future built on faith, focused on Jesus, worth the sacrifice, overcoming fear of the unknown, and already unfolding in the next generation. Sermon: A Future Bigger Than Us Full Service: https://youtu.be/rS7ihEYUiKI Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A Legacy Bigger Than Us | 25 May 2025 | 00:38:30 | |
Welcome to Village Church! In this powerful message from our "Bigger Than Us" series, Pastor Finu dives into the heart of leaving a legacy that echoes beyond our lifetime. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 29, we explore King David’s vision to build a temple for God—a project he would never see completed, yet one he invested in wholeheartedly for God’s glory. This week, we’re challenged to think about the eternal impact of our lives and how we can join God’s redemptive mission to bring the Gospel to all people. Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A Mission Bigger Than Us | 18 May 2025 | 00:49:23 | |
In this message from Pastor Chris, we’re invited to step off the sidelines and into the mission of God. A mission that is global, urgent, and deeply personal. Drawing from Genesis, Matthew, and Romans, we see how God’s redemptive work has always been about reaching every nation, and how Village Church is playing a part both locally and around the world. From church plants in Cuba to hospital births in Uganda, the impact of faithfulness stretches far beyond what we can see. This is not just about buildings or budgets. It’s about participating in a movement that God began long before us, and will continue long after. What if the mission of God has been waiting for you to say yes? Sermon: A Mission Bigger Than Us Full Service: https://youtu.be/KX801PQOZeM Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A God Who’s Bigger than Us | 11 May 2025 | 00:49:16 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we reflect on the greatness of a God who works beyond our understanding. Through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, we are reminded that God invites us to bring what we have, even when it feels small, so He can multiply it for His purposes. With awe at the scale of creation and stories of transformation unfolding in our own community, this message calls us to move from hesitation to participation, trusting in a power that exceeds our imagination. What if bold generosity begins not with abundance but with belief in a God who is able? Sermon: A God Who’s Bigger than Us Full Service: https://youtu.be/9-motZbKR1c Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| A Story That’s Bigger Than Us | 04 May 2025 | 00:50:17 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we celebrate Village Church’s 15-year journey as part of a story far bigger than ourselves. Reflecting on God's faithfulness through the generations, we are reminded that our lives find their deepest meaning when they are woven into His eternal purposes. Just as God invited Abraham into a redemptive story that would bless all nations, He calls us to step into His unfolding work today. Through gratitude, trust, and sacrificial generosity, we are invited to write the next chapter of Village Church’s story for the glory of Christ and the good of generations to come. What if your willingness today becomes part of a legacy that echoes into eternity? Sermon: A Story That’s Bigger Than Us Full Service: https://youtu.be/pLYJl2jB1J4 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:42:11 | |
In this message from Pastor Michael, we explore what happens when leadership meets its limits. As Moses carries the burden of an entire people, God sends wisdom through an unlikely source: his father-in-law, Jethro. This story reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone. The strength of the body of Christ lies not in a few visible roles but in the quiet, faithful work of many. From shared burdens to spiritual mentorship, Exodus 18 reveals a deeper picture of community, humility, and the kind of support that sustains long-term faithfulness. What if growth comes not by doing more but by letting others in? Sermon: You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone Full Service: https://youtu.be/gFY3I4v3_S8 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Easter Sunday 2025 | 20 Apr 2025 | 00:32:46 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we encounter the power of resurrection. From a sealed tomb to a risen Savior, Easter reminds us that no force can contain the life Christ offers. Jesus is not a memory, but the living “I Am” who steps out of the grave and into our present. The empty tomb is not just a historical claim, but an invitation to transformation. When eternity breaks into time, everything changes. This is not a call to religion, but to encounter, the risen Jesus, still meeting people and still making dead things live. Sermon: Easter Sunday 2025 Full Service: https://youtu.be/DUrUwRZDEug Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Good Friday 2025 | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:19:57 | |
In this message from Pastor Michael, we reflect on the meaning and magnitude of the cross. Far from a formality, Good Friday confronts us with the central truth of our faith: Jesus, mocked and crucified, took on our guilt, absorbed divine justice, and extended unearned mercy. The cross answers our deepest questions about justice, forgiveness, and belonging. In Jesus’ cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” we hear both the weight of human suffering and the hope of ultimate redemption. His death is not just a moment in history, it is the difference-maker for all of life. Sermon: Good Friday 2025 Full Service: https://youtu.be/xfn60SiOqyM Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Your Weakness Is Part of the Plan | 13 Apr 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we look at what happens when faith meets crisis. In the wilderness, the Israelites face thirst and attack, yet God shows up as both Provider and Defender. From water flowing out of a rock to victory through raised hands, this story reveals how God meets us in weakness. We are called to move, to fight, and to pray, but the outcome still belongs to Him. What if your limits are the very place God wants to prove His strength? This moment in Exodus reframes how we understand obedience, trust, and divine help. Sermon: Your Weakness Is Part of the Plan Full Service: https://youtu.be/ORJaXpmzRqU
Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Are You Worshiping Burnout Without Knowing It? | 06 Apr 2025 | 00:44:18 | |
In this message from Pastor Chris, we’re invited to consider what it means to truly trust God, not just with our beliefs but with our survival. As the Israelites journey through the unknown, God provides in unexpected ways and calls them into rhythms of rest that challenge everything they’ve known. What if stopping is actually a test of faith? This ancient story uncovers the deep connection between trust, provision, and the practice of Sabbath, and it asks whether we’re ready to let God be enough. Sermon: Are You Worshiping Burnout Without Knowing It? Full Service: https://youtu.be/8jNwXoH8Xn0 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Fear Feels Safe but It's Slowly Killing You | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:42:24 | |
In this message from Pastor Michael, we confront the deceptive power of fear. Through the story of the Exodus, we see how fear distorts our memory, weakens our faith, and makes slavery look like safety. Even when God moves with power, fear can keep us stuck in old stories. But deliverance isn’t just about escaping the past, it’s about trusting the God who leads us forward. What if fear has become your god? This message invites us to recognize fear’s grip and rediscover the freedom found in Christ alone. Sermon: Fear Feels Safe but It's Slowly Killing You Full Service: https://youtu.be/FcYXt6-cLFA Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| God Doesn’t Do Shortcuts | 23 Mar 2025 | 00:36:17 | |
In this message from Pastor Victor, we explore how trust is at the heart of consecration. God invites us to go deeper with Him, but are we willing to let go of control? Looking at the Israelites’ journey, we see how God doesn’t take shortcuts. He leads through the wilderness to shape us into the image of Jesus. What if the struggle isn’t a detour but the path itself? This ancient story challenges how we see faith, surrender, and the process of becoming who God calls us to be. Sermon: God Doesn’t Do Shortcuts Full Service: https://youtu.be/0oEy2IW85DM Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Can Faith Actually Change Anything? | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:42:34 | |
In this message from Pastor Finu, we explore how faith is more than belief. It is the key to real transformation. Looking at the Exodus story, we see how God didn’t just set His people free. He redefined what freedom truly is. Can faith actually change anything? What if the answer is bigger than we think? This ancient journey speaks directly to our struggles today. Sermon: Can Faith Actually Change Anything? Full Service: https://youtu.be/HNmp4RcdAgs Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| How to Lose a Kingdom in 10 Plagues | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:42:21 | |
In this message from Pastor Michael, we explore how the plagues of Egypt were more than judgment. They were a direct challenge to Pharaoh, false gods, and the human heart. God used them to reveal His supremacy and undo the order of creation. What happens when we trust in our own power instead of Him? This ancient showdown speaks directly to us today. Sermon: How to Lose a Kingdom in 10 Plagues Full Service: https://youtu.be/PdGo_YBY7cQ Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com | |||
| Where Free Will Meets God's Will | 02 Mar 2025 | 00:37:40 | |
Sermon: Where Free Will Meets God's Will Series: The Exodus Speaker: Chris de Monyé
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| The Question We All Ask: Why God? | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:37:05 | |
Sermon: The Question We All Ask: Why God? Series: The Exodus Speaker: Victor Maynard
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| If This is God’s Plan, Why Does It Hurt? | 16 Feb 2025 | 00:37:18 | |
Sermon: If This is God’s Plan, Why Does It Hurt? Series: The Exodus Speaker: Finu Iype
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| You Can Run, But You Can’t Escape God’s Call | 09 Feb 2025 | 00:39:07 | |
Sermon: You Can Run, But You Can’t Escape God’s Call Series: The Exodus Speaker: Chris de Monyé
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| Don’t Hide Your Hope | 02 Feb 2025 | 00:44:51 | |
Sermon: Don’t Hide Your Hope Series: Follow Me Speaker: Shaila Visser
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| Speak Now or Forever Wish You Had | 26 Jan 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
Sermon: Speak Now or Forever Wish You Had Series: Follow Me Speaker: Finu Iype
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| Religion Fails, Christ Won’t: David Nasser’s Story | 19 Jan 2025 | 00:37:53 | |
Sermon: Religion Fails, Christ Won’t: David Nasser’s Story Series: Follow Me Speaker: David Nasser
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| Can Your Prayers Really Make a Difference? | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:41:18 | |
Sermon: Can Your Prayers Really Make a Difference? Series: Follow Me Speaker: Finu Iype
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| 3 Lies About Prayer Holding You Back | 05 Jan 2025 | 00:34:21 | |
Sermon: 3 Lies About Prayer Holding You Back Series: Standalone Sermon Speaker: Andrew Shields
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| Will You Divide or Unite? | 29 Dec 2024 | 00:35:44 | |
Sermon: Will You Divide or Unite? Series: Standalone Messages Speaker: Michael Chinchilla
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| Christmas Eve: Peace | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:27:34 | |
Sermon: Christmas Eve: Peace Series: A Great Light Speaker: Finu Iype
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| Hope | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:29:44 | |
Sermon: Hope Series: A Great Light Speaker: Michael Chinchilla
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| You Are Not Your Failures | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:43:06 | |
Sermon: You Are Not Your Failures Series: The Exodus Speaker: Finu Iype
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| Take Your Shoes Off | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:34:39 | |
Sermon: Take Your Shoes Off Series: The Exodus Speaker: Chris de Monyé
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| Running From Your Purpose | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:40:44 | |
Sermon: Running From Your Purpose Series: The Exodus Speaker: Finu Iype
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| Your Life Matters More Than You Think | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
Sermon: Your Life Matters More Than You Think Series: The Exodus Speaker: Victor Maynard
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| For The Times You Feel Forgotten | 17 Nov 2024 | 00:39:12 | |
Sermon: For The Times You Feel Forgotten Series: The Exodus Speaker: Chris de Monyé
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| You’re Not Scared of Sin Enough | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:45:09 | |
Sermon: You’re Not Scared of Sin Enough Series: The Exodus Speaker: Michael Chinchilla
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| Beyond You | 03 Nov 2024 | 00:20:49 | |
Sermon: Beyond You Series: Beyond Speaker: Chris de Monyé
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| Beyond What We Expect | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:41:49 | |
Sermon: Beyond What We Expect Series: Beyond Speaker: Finu Iype
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| Beyond What We See | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:41:17 | |
Sermon: Beyond What We See Series: Beyond Speaker: Finu Iype
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| The Redeemed Person | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:40:07 | |
Sermon: The Redeemed Person Series: Recapturing Humanity Speaker: Finu Iype
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| The Working Person | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:41:12 | |
Sermon: The Working Person | |||
| The Sexual Person | 29 Sep 2024 | 00:45:57 | |
Sermon: The Sexual Person | |||
| The Relational Person | 22 Sep 2024 | 00:48:42 | |
Sermon: The Relational Person | |||
| The Sacred Person | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:44:25 | |
Sermon: The Sacred Person | |||
| It Wasn’t You, It Was Jesus | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:43:32 | |
Sermon: It Wasn’t You, It Was Jesus | |||
| Eternity Has Been Secured | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:49:31 | |
Sermon: Eternity Has Been Secured | |||
| Our View Of The Future Matters | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:40:06 | |
Sermon: Our View Of The Future Matters | |||
| What is Jesus’ Weapon? | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:45:35 | |
Sermon: What is Jesus’ Weapon? | |||