Village Green Community Church
By Jon Korkidakis
Village Green Community ChurchApr 14, 2017
Hearing Jesus- Part 5: Foolish
The cross is the ultimate message of the mission and purpose of Jesus. We either see it as Christ proclaimed it, or we ignore it to our peril.
Hearing Jesus - Part 4: Blinded by the Light
Sometimes, even a miracle is not enough to open the hearts and minds of a sceptic. We can become so entrenched in our own confidence, that we miss what God is doing right in front of us.
Hearing Jesus - Part 2: Religious Roadblock
Sometimes, religion, which is meant to bring us closer to God, can unintentionally become a barrier to really knowing him?
Hearing Jesus - Part 1: What Did He Say?
The Temple is a source of pride for the Jewish pople, a building that reflected their relationship with God which took years to construct. But what is more important, the building of the God it was built to serve?
Against All Odds - Part 3: Joy and Wonder
The Resurrection of Jesus has profound implications for everyone, as revealed to faithful travelers on the road to Emmaus.
Against All Odds - Part 2: Confronted
For one criminal being crucified alongside Jesus, comes an unbelievable promise at the worst moment of his life.
Against All Odds - Part 1: Jesus Weeps
As Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds greet him as a conquering hero.
Revelation Part 10: All Things New
The picture of a new heaven and new earth depicts a paradise and the reward for all who have persevered in faith.
Revelation - Part 9: A Thousand Years
The culmination of the great battle is seen in the imagery of a thousand-year reign which brings about a final defeat.
Revelation-Part 8: Seven Bowls, Blasphemy, and Babylon
God's ultimate wrath is now unleashed against the forces of evil.
Revelation - Part 7: Unholy Beasts and the Lamb
The unholy alliance against the Lamb and his people grows, intensifying the cosmic conflict that pits good against evil.
Revelation - Part 6: War and Conquest
The great conflict between heaven and earth escalates, portrayed through the imagery of a woman and a dragon.
Revelation - Part 5: Seven Trumpets
The trumpet judgments are reminiscent of the ten plagues of Egypt and have the same purpose – to show the powerlessness of earthly gods.
Revelation - Part 4: Seven Seals
As John's vision continues to unfold, the march of history as viewed from God's perspective is presented.
Revelation - Part 3: The One Seated on the Throne
As John's vision begins to unfold, a lamb appears, but not just any lamb.
Revelation - Part 2: Seven Churches, One Theme
As John is told to write to seven churches in Asia Minor, they are each given a specific message, but one theme is found in all.
Revelation - Part 1: Island Exiles
John, the author of Revelation has been exiled to the island of Patmos. What starts as a prison sentence, turns into a vision for the ages.
Revelation- An Introduction
Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, yet properly understood, gives us a rich theological tapestry. In this message, we present an introduction in preparation for our 10-part series of the book.
The Heart of Christmas - Part 4: The Advent of Love
Mary, a young teenager, when confronted by the revelation that she will bear the Messiah, responds with a message of love.
The Heart of Christmas - Part 3: The Advent of Joy
What do heavenly beings and lowly shepherds have in common?
The Heart of Christmas - Part 2: The Advent of Peace
Simeon, a man who waitedeagerly for the coming of the Messiah, talked of the peace he experienced when he met the baby Jesus.
Part 1 - The Heart of Christmas - The Advent of Hope
The prophetic voice of Zechariah was centered on the promise of hope.
The Rejected for the Rejected
When we see Jesus as one of us, as belonging to us, as being for us, it’s easy to love him. But what if Jesus also belongs to the outsider? Guest speaker: Matthew Burkholder
Making Jesus Real. Part 4: Come Together
The church serves as a collective demonstration of the reality of Jesus, his life, his message, and his sacrifice for our sins.
Making Jesus Real. Part 3: Safe
Are we safe to be around, or do people see us as judgmental, hypocritical, or just plain weird? How can anyone see Jesus in us if we aren't safe enough to be around?
Making Jesus Real - Part 2: Break My Heart
What breaks your heart? Often, the thing that breaks our heart is often where we place our energy and resources, and where we make the biggest difference.
Making Jesus Real - Part 1: Real to Me
I will never be able to make Jesus real for anyone else unless he becomes real to me. Are there ways of creating a more authentic relationship with Jesus so that others can more easily see Jesus in me.
The Awakening - Part 6: Acceptance
One of the biggest personal challenges we face is the ability to fully embrace God's love and acceptance.
The Awakening - Part 5: Looking In, Looking Out
Our pursuit of self-awareness, if done with the right intent, will dramatically frame the way we serve others.
The Awakening - Part 4: Who's in the Driver's Seat
Am I just a product of my own desires or am I guided by something greater outside myself?
The Awakening - Part 3: My Authentic Self
The cultural message of today is to be your authentic self. Whatever you feel inside is essentially who you really are.
The Awakening - Part 2: Mirror, Mirror
Love is one of the key themes of Scripture and one of the essential characteristics of God. Yet, it is often difficult to love ourselves. Is there a healthy form of self-love?
The Awakening - Part 1: I Believe, Therefore I Am!
What is self-awareness? Is it even biblical for those who claim to be believers? Does it inform us on our identity and is it important for our spiritual growth?
Get a LIFE
Getting a LIFE is a journey. From first breath to last, life can be full of adventure and excitement one moment, then full of doubt and pain the next. ...Despite all that life can throw at us, we all want to have confidence that we are heading in the right direction: one that will help us to confidently navigate all of life with endurance and hope.
At Village Green Community Church, we believe that Jesus points us to a better way, a better life, a better hope. Come, and embrace the journey with us. Come and Get a LIFE.'
Come Together
Communion is one of two ordinances in the evangelical church, the other being baptism. In this message, we dive into the rich theological treasure that is Communion, and why it is such a vital piece of our spiritual walk.
Prepare for Impact: Part 6 - Holding Pattern
Trust is not an easy thing to surrender to someone else. We need proof and a willingness that trusting another is worth it. The same holds true with faith. Though we are taught to be self-reliant, faith really soars when we learn to surrender and trust God fully
Prepare for Impact: Part 5 - Live Wisely
We know that how we live makes more of an impression and impact than what we say. How do we avoid the minefields that are part of life and become an example of what it means to live like no one else?
Prepare for Impact: Part 4: Be Generous
One of the practical demonstrations of ultimate faith in God is found in our ability to be generous. We not only benefit others when we are generous, but we also touch the heart of God as well.
Prepare for Impact: Part 2: Get Truth
It is said we live in a post-Christian world. One that not only devalues the necessity of the Gospel, but the entire foundation it is built upon.
Prepare for Impact: Bold Faith in a Culture of Conflict - Part 1: Stand Firm
"Unless you stand for something you will fall for everything," is a well-known adage. How do we stand firm when is seems the entire world is on a mission to discredit faith?
Everyone Has Their Own Story
The darkness is real, but so is the light.
Building On The Foundation
Join us as Elder Emeritus, Ernest Yanful, brings us teaching from 1 Corinthians 3:5-15.
Fellow workers with God means we are God's workers, God's partners, working together as a unit to achieve God's desire, including building the church. Therefore, to be in Christian ministry is to serve others in Jesus' name for the sake and glory of God.
The Saviour of the World
Join us as Matthew Burkholder shares a message from John 4. God is at work in places we avoid, and in those we often write off because Jesus is the Saviour of the world.
The Saddest Chapter in the Old Testatment
Rob Fleming shares a message from Isaiah 36-39. Rob and his wife Kathryn are Village Green Community Church supported missionaries serving in Japan.
Seduction - Part 3: Power-Play
Behind our acts of worship is the acknowledgement of power, something greater that deserves our reverence. Whoever we bow down to, must be who we believe has ultimate authority.
Seduction - Part 2: The Presumption Trap
Temptations come with certain presumptions that can appear to be rational at first, but dig a little deeper, and the portential for greater damage is quickly exposed.
Seduction - Part 1: I Need This
Temptations come in many forms, but the most lethal are the ones that come in the guise of fulfulling a legitmate need.
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 7:The House that Jesus Built
The church, as an institution, has been the object of attack, both from the outside world and within its very ranks for centuries. Why should believers care about the way in which “the church” is treated and portrayed?
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 6: The Greater Blessing
We all know what happens when we close our minds. we stop growing and the older we get; the bleaker life becomes. The same is true when we close our hearts, we miss out on experiencing the greater blessings God has in store for us.
Why Should I Care About...? Part 4: My Personal Temple
Personal well-being has become a major cultural focus of late, especially after the fallout of a drawn-out pandemic. But God has always been concerned about our personal overall health, long before it became popular.