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The Village Church, Thorold

The Village Church, Thorold

By The Village Church, Thorold

The Village Church is built on the foundation of valuing people, celebrating life together, and learning principles that will enable us to face life’s challenges. Our vision is to be a community of faith that is dedicated to knowing Jesus Christ, serving others in His name and making Him known throughout our home community.

Our church exists beyond the walls of just Sunday morning. We’re glad to be investing in Thorold and surrounding communities!

We want to make a good city great!
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Gospel Fluency: Tips for Sharing Your Story, Acts 17:22-23

The Village Church, ThoroldFeb 24, 2019

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63% love: 1 Cor 13

63% love: 1 Cor 13

Pastor Mark talks to us about 63% Love – 1 Cor 13

Sep 13, 202022:03
The Art of Neighbouring; Matthew 5:43-48

The Art of Neighbouring; Matthew 5:43-48

Pastor Terence talks to us about the art of neighbouring and talks about Matthew 5:43-48.

Aug 30, 202016:30
More – Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30

More – Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30

Pastor Terence talks to us about “More” – a message from Mark 10:17-31; Matthew 19:16-30.

Aug 23, 202014:02
Conversation Starters - The Dark Side, Ephesians 6:10-13
Jul 26, 202019:58
Conversation Starters - Blue Collar; Proverbs 13

Conversation Starters - Blue Collar; Proverbs 13

Pastor Terence talks to us about our Blue Collar God and how we can practice a life of discipline. 

Jul 20, 202017:51
Church 101: Back to the Basics - Guilt (Acts 2:36-39)

Church 101: Back to the Basics - Guilt (Acts 2:36-39)

Pastor Mark continues our series of Church 101: Back to Basics. This morning, Pastor Mark talks about guilt and gives us two examples from the Book of Acts 2 and 3 - denying guilt and accepting guilt.

Jun 21, 202019:47
Church 101: Back to Basics - Dare to Dream, Acts 2:14-21

Church 101: Back to Basics - Dare to Dream, Acts 2:14-21

As we continue our sermon series - Church 101: Back to Basics, Pastor Terence preaches to us from the Book of Acts 2:14-21 and reminds us that God calls us to dream like children.

Jun 14, 202028:50
Easter - So What?: Dealing with Disappointment with God (Luke 24:13-35)

Easter - So What?: Dealing with Disappointment with God (Luke 24:13-35)

Continuing on the message series - Easter So What??, Pastor Mark walks us through Luke 24:13-35 and talks about dealing with disappointment with God.

May 10, 202026:09
Fidgety Discipleship and a Risen Lord - John 21: 1-23

Fidgety Discipleship and a Risen Lord - John 21: 1-23

This Sunday, Pastor Mark talks us through John 21: 1-23 and how the Lord talked with Peter about his love for Him after He had risen.

Apr 26, 202026:49
New Life - John 20:19-31

New Life - John 20:19-31

Terence Schilstra talks to us today about the new life Jesus gives us, referencing the book of John 20:19-31.

Apr 19, 202024:37
Look at My Hands and Feet (Luke 24:36-48)

Look at My Hands and Feet (Luke 24:36-48)

Pastor Mark brings us our Easter message based on Luke 24:36-48 - Look at My Hands and Feet.

Apr 12, 202026:10
God's Got This

God's Got This

This Sunday, Pastor Mark talks about how God has us through this pandemic.

Apr 05, 202026:19
What is Jesus Doing Right Now?

What is Jesus Doing Right Now?

This Sunday, Pastor Mark talks to us about what Jesus is doing for us right now amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mar 29, 202022:22
Do Not Be Afraid

Do Not Be Afraid

This Sunday, Pastor Mark preaches on not being afraid during these times of uncertainty and anxiety.

Mar 22, 202016:45
Giving It Up: 7 Deadly Sins - Sloth

Giving It Up: 7 Deadly Sins - Sloth

We continue in our Lenten series: Giving it Up: A sermon series on the 7 deadly sins.

Mar 08, 202025:09
Giving it Up: 7 Deadly Sins

Giving it Up: 7 Deadly Sins

This Sunday, we'll be beginning a new sermon series for Lent: Giving it Up: A sermon series on the 7 deadly sins.

Mar 01, 202035:36
Unhurried: 30 Day Challenge

Unhurried: 30 Day Challenge

This Sunday will be a Testimony Sunday, where we will hear from several Villagers how they've grown closer to God during their 30-Day Challenge!

Feb 24, 202001:08:56
Unhurried_RealTreasure_Psalm 19:7-10

Unhurried_RealTreasure_Psalm 19:7-10

We continue in our UNHURRIED sermon series, with the message, 'Go After the Real Treasure', from Psalm 19:7-10.

Feb 24, 202029:42
Unhurried: Wear Your Uniform, Luke 10:1-12

Unhurried: Wear Your Uniform, Luke 10:1-12

We continue in our UNHURRIED sermon series, with the message, 'Wear Your Uniform', from Luke 10:1-12.

Feb 10, 202023:59
Unhurried: Practicing Sabbath, Mark 2:23-27

Unhurried: Practicing Sabbath, Mark 2:23-27

We continue in our UNHURRIED seminar series, with a message on Practicing Sabbath, from Mark 2:23-27. 

Feb 10, 202023:59
Unhurried - Practicing the Presence of God in an Age of Distraction_Matthew 4:1-4

Unhurried - Practicing the Presence of God in an Age of Distraction_Matthew 4:1-4

We continue our sermon series on UNHURRIED: PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN AN AGE OF DISTRACTION. Pastor Mark will bring a message on Eramos, from Matthew 4:1-4.

Jan 27, 202031:42
Unhurried: Practicing Friendship in the Presence of God_Proverbs 27:17

Unhurried: Practicing Friendship in the Presence of God_Proverbs 27:17

This Sunday, Pastor Mark continues our message series Unhurried: Practicing the Presence of God in an Age of Distraction. Pastor Mark speaks on the message of practicing Friendship in the presence of God.

Jan 19, 202023:32
Unhurried: The Problem

Unhurried: The Problem

This Sunday, we begin a new sermon series on UNHURRIED: PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN AN AGE OF DISTRACTION. Pastor Mark bring our first message: The Problem.

Jan 13, 202032:41
All I Want for Christmas: Good News

All I Want for Christmas: Good News

This Sunday, we conclude our Advent series, "All I want for Christmas". Pastor Mark will share about the Good News of Christmas, from Isaiah 9:2,5-7.

Dec 23, 201921:48
All I Want for Christmas - God to Show Up, Exodus 33:14-21

All I Want for Christmas - God to Show Up, Exodus 33:14-21

This Sunday, we are continuing our Advent series, "All I want for Christmas". Pastor Mark will look at wanting God to show up from Exodus 33:14-21.

Dec 20, 201922:58
Move In: Waiting_Acts 1:1-12

Move In: Waiting_Acts 1:1-12

We conclude our sermon series, MOVE IN: GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS NEEDED. Pastor Mark will share a message on "Waiting..." from Acts 1:1-12.

Nov 25, 201923:54
Move In: Where Has God Moved You In?

Move In: Where Has God Moved You In?

Nov 17 - We continue our sermon series, MOVE IN: GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS NEEDED. Hilda Vander Klippe will share a sermon from Acts 17:24-27 called, 'Where Has God Moved You In?'

Nov 18, 201940:15
Move In - Spreading the Gospel to International Students

Move In - Spreading the Gospel to International Students

We continue our sermon series, MOVE IN: GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS NEEDED. We have guest speaker Yaw Perbi, Director of International Student Ministries Canada, who will be sharing how the ministry is bringing the Gospel on campus to international students.

Nov 10, 201933:55
Move In: Go Where the Gospel Is Needed

Move In: Go Where the Gospel Is Needed

This Sunday, we continue our sermon series, MOVE IN: GO WHERE THE GOSPEL IS NEEDED. We have guest speaker, Shishye Thompson, from Dubai, who will be sharing how he has Moved In to his community.

Nov 04, 201941:10
First Things First: God and Friendship; 1 Samuel 18:1-5; October 6, 2019

First Things First: God and Friendship; 1 Samuel 18:1-5; October 6, 2019

We continue in our sermon series, FIRST THINGS FIRST: SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Jeff Lamontagne will talk about God and Friendship, from 1 Samuel 18:1-5. We will also celebrate Communion together post message.

Oct 07, 201917:59
First Things First: God and our Money- Matthew 6:19-24; September 29, 2019

First Things First: God and our Money- Matthew 6:19-24; September 29, 2019

We continue in our sermon series, FIRST THINGS FIRST: SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Pastor Mark DeVos will talk about God and our Money, from Matthew 6:19-24.

Oct 07, 201923:34
First Things First: God and Our Mental Health

First Things First: God and Our Mental Health

This Sunday, we continue in our sermon series, FIRST THINGS FIRST: SETTING PRIORITIES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. Guest speaker Allan Gallant, from AGORA Network Ministries, will deliver a message on God and our mental health.

Sep 15, 201930:12
Wisdom: Final Words of Wisdom: The Two Greatest Commandments, Mark 12:28-34

Wisdom: Final Words of Wisdom: The Two Greatest Commandments, Mark 12:28-34

In our final message of our Wisdom series, Hilda VanderKlippe brings a message from Mark 12:28-34 called, 'Final Words of Wisdom: The Two Greatest Commandments'

Sep 02, 201928:58
Wisdom: Love Pours Out...Path Unknown, Mark 14:1-9

Wisdom: Love Pours Out...Path Unknown, Mark 14:1-9

We continue in our Wisdom series, with Pastor Mark DeVos bringing a message from Mark 14:1-9 called, 'Love Pours Out...Path Unknown' .

Sep 02, 201918:08
Wisdom: Let the Little Children Come to Me; Mark 10

Wisdom: Let the Little Children Come to Me; Mark 10

 This Sunday, we continue in our Wisdom series with a message by Jeff Lamontagne from Mark 10, called Let the Little Children Come to Me. 

Aug 06, 201928:58
Wisdom - Jesus Calms a Storm - Mark 4:35-40

Wisdom - Jesus Calms a Storm - Mark 4:35-40

 This Sunday, we continue in our Wisdom series with a message by Pastor Mark DeVos, Jesus Calms a Storm, from Mark 4:35-40. 

Jul 29, 201920:26
Wisdom - Hidden Treasure

Wisdom - Hidden Treasure

 This Sunday, we continue in our Wisdom series with a message by Terence Schilstra from Mark 10:17-23, called Hidden Treasure.

Jul 22, 201923:04
Wisdom Series: Mark 2:13-17

Wisdom Series: Mark 2:13-17

We continue in our Wisdom series started by guest speaker John Jonathan last Sunday. Pastor Mark will bring a message from Mark 2:13-17. 

Jul 16, 201922:09
Wisdom Series: Forgiveness

Wisdom Series: Forgiveness

 This Sunday, we have guest speaker John Jonathan bring the message to start off the summer series on Wisdom. John will be discussing forgiveness. 

Jul 11, 201923:13
Man on the Moon_Life Support_2 Corinthians 4:12

Man on the Moon_Life Support_2 Corinthians 4:12

 This Sunday, Pastor Mark will continue to talk about our 3 in 5 Vision: Man on the Moon by the End of the Decade: LIFE SUPPORT ... death is at work in us, with reference to 2 Corinthians 4:12. 

Jun 23, 201934:32
Propulsion of Prayer: Matthew 9:35-38

Propulsion of Prayer: Matthew 9:35-38

This Sunday, Pastor Mark will talk about our 3 in 5 Vision: Man on the Moon by the End of the Decade: Figuring out the Propulsion of Prayer, with reference to Matthew 9:35-38.

Jun 16, 201925:56
What Brings You Joy? Back to School in June: Philippians 4:11-13

What Brings You Joy? Back to School in June: Philippians 4:11-13

This Sunday, Pastor Mark concludes our What Brings you Joy? sermon series, with the message, 'Back to School in June: Sitting at the Feet of Paul and MacGuyver' from Philippians 4:11-13.

Jun 03, 201918:17
REST in Freedom from the Power of Sin: Galatians 1:1

REST in Freedom from the Power of Sin: Galatians 1:1

This Sunday, Pastor Mark DeVos will continue our sermon series on The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story by sharing REST in Freedom from the Power of Sin. The message will be based on Galatians 1:1.

Apr 15, 201931:02
The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: How do you measure up? Luke 15

The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: How do you measure up? Luke 15

Pastor Mark DeVos will continue our sermon series on The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story by delving into the question many of us have thought about in different ways - do you measure up? The message will be based on Luke 15. 

Apr 08, 201920:44
The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: REST from Hurts of the Past; Genesis 25:21-28 and Genesis 32:22-30_2019-03-31

The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: REST from Hurts of the Past; Genesis 25:21-28 and Genesis 32:22-30_2019-03-31

 

This Sunday, Hilda Vander KIippe will continue our sermon series on The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story, with a message on REST From Hurts of the Past, from Genesis 25:21-28 and Genesis 32:22-30.

Apr 01, 201930:53
The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: Resting in God, Leviticus 25:8-12

The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story: Resting in God, Leviticus 25:8-12

 We will begin a new sermon series for Lent, entitled, 'The Cross and the REST of the Easter Story'.  Terence Schilstra starts us off with a message on Resting in God, from Leviticus 25:8-12

Mar 10, 201929:26
Gospel Fluency: Adoption Into God's Family Impact Everyday Stuff of Life; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Gospel Fluency: Adoption Into God's Family Impact Everyday Stuff of Life; Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

 We will conclude our sermon series entitled, 'Gospel Fluency: How our adoption into the family of God impacts the everyday stuff of life' this Sunday. We believe 'the gospel' at the Village. We try to live out of the gospel. But if someone were to ask you, "What does 'the gospel' mean to you in the everyday stuff of life?", would you be ready to give them an answer? Pastor Mark DeVos will bring a message on sharing how God has changed our lives, from Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Mar 03, 201925:28
Gospel Fluency: Tips for Sharing Your Story, Acts 17:22-23

Gospel Fluency: Tips for Sharing Your Story, Acts 17:22-23

We will continue our sermon series entitled, 'Gospel Fluency: How our adoption into the family of God impacts the everyday stuff of life' this Sunday. We believe 'the gospel' at the Village. We try to live out of the gospel. But if someone were to ask you, "What does 'the gospel' mean to you in the everyday stuff of life?", would you be ready to give them an answer? Pastor Mark DeVos and Hilda VanderKlippe will bring a message on practical tips for sharing our story and God's story, from Acts 17:22-23.

 

Feb 24, 201942:17
Gospel Fluency: Sharing Your Story: Luke 8:26-39

Gospel Fluency: Sharing Your Story: Luke 8:26-39

 We will continue our sermon series entitled, 'Gospel Fluency: How our adoption into the family of God impacts the everyday stuff of life' this Sunday. We believe 'the gospel' at the Village. We try to live out of the gospel. But if someone were to ask you, "What does 'the gospel' mean to you in the everyday stuff of life?", would you be ready to give them an answer? Hilda VanderKlippe will bring a message about sharing our story, from Luke 8:26-39 

Feb 19, 201923:50
Gospel Fluency: The Word Became Flesh: John 1:14

Gospel Fluency: The Word Became Flesh: John 1:14

We will continue our sermon series entitled, 'Gospel Fluency: How our adoption into the family of God impacts the everyday stuff of life' this Sunday. We believe 'the gospel' at the Village. We try to live out of the gospel. But if someone were to ask you, "What does 'the gospel' mean to you in the everyday stuff of life?", would you be ready to give them an answer? Pastor Mark DeVos will bring a message from John 1:14.

Feb 11, 201915:35