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Village Green Community Church

Village Green Community Church

By Jon Korkidakis

Welcome to the Village Green Community Church sermon podcast. Village Green is a vibrant Christian community in London, Ontario that seeks to love God, love others and change the world. To learn more about our ministry, please visit our website at www.villagegreenchurch.com.
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The Jesus I See - Part 2: Sibling Rivalry

Village Green Community ChurchJul 06, 2020

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Against All Odds - Part 1: Jesus Weeps

Against All Odds - Part 1: Jesus Weeps

As Jesus rides into Jerusalem, the crowds greet him as a conquering hero. 

Mar 25, 202428:44
Revelation Part 10: All Things New

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.

Mar 18, 202441:13
Revelation - Part 9: A Thousand Years

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.


Mar 10, 202444:14
Revelation-Part 8: Seven Bowls, Blasphemy, and Babylon

Revelation-Part 8: Seven Bowls, Blasphemy, and Babylon

God's ultimate wrath is now unleashed against the forces of evil.

Mar 03, 202428:02
Revelation - Part 7: Unholy Beasts and the Lamb

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.

Feb 25, 202445:00
Revelation - Part 6: War and Conquest

Revelation - Part 6: War and Conquest

The great conflict between heaven and earth escalates, portrayed through the imagery of a woman and a dragon.

Feb 19, 202440:25
Revelation - Part 5: Seven Trumpets

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.

Feb 11, 202439:30
Revelation - Part 4: Seven Seals

Revelation - Part 4: Seven Seals

As John's vision continues to unfold, the march of history as viewed from God's perspective is presented.

Feb 05, 202435:25
Revelation - Part 3: The One Seated on the Throne

Revelation - Part 3: The One Seated on the Throne

As John's vision begins to unfold, a lamb appears, but not just any lamb.

Jan 29, 202444:22
Revelation - Part 2: Seven Churches, One Theme

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.

Jan 22, 202437:17
Revelation - Part 1: Island Exiles

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.

Jan 15, 202441:28
Revelation- An Introduction

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.

Jan 08, 202432:40
The Heart of Christmas - Part 4: The Advent of Love

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.

Jan 03, 202414:06
The Heart of Christmas - Part 3: The Advent of Joy

The Heart of Christmas - Part 3: The Advent of Joy

What do heavenly beings and lowly shepherds have in common?

Dec 18, 202325:53
The Heart of Christmas - Part 2: The Advent of Peace

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.

Dec 12, 202317:54
Part 1 - The Heart of Christmas - The Advent of Hope

Part 1 - The Heart of Christmas - The Advent of Hope

The prophetic voice of Zechariah was centered on the promise of hope. 

Dec 04, 202322:54
The Rejected for the Rejected

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

Nov 27, 202327:09
Making Jesus Real. Part 4: Come Together

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. 

Nov 20, 202340:06
Making Jesus Real. Part 3: Safe

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?

Nov 20, 202333:52
Making Jesus Real - Part 2: Break My Heart

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.

Nov 06, 202325:56
Making Jesus Real - Part 1: Real to Me

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.

Oct 30, 202321:42
The Awakening - Part 6: Acceptance

The Awakening - Part 6: Acceptance

One of the biggest personal challenges we face is the ability to fully embrace God's love and acceptance.

Oct 23, 202333:47
The Awakening - Part 5: Looking In, Looking Out

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.

Oct 16, 202332:28
The Awakening - Part 4: Who's in the Driver's Seat

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?

Oct 10, 202332:21
The Awakening - Part 3: My Authentic Self

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.

Oct 02, 202327:28
The Awakening - Part 2: Mirror, Mirror

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?

Sep 25, 202337:20
The Awakening - Part 1: I Believe, Therefore I Am!

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?

Sep 18, 202329:54
Get a LIFE

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.'

Sep 11, 202338:26
Come Together

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.

Sep 05, 202330:09
Prepare for Impact: Part 6 - Holding Pattern

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 

Aug 28, 202328:16
Prepare for Impact: Part 5 - Live Wisely

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?

Aug 22, 202328:41
Prepare for Impact: Part 4: Be Generous

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.

Aug 15, 202337:17
Prepare for Impact: Part 2: Get Truth

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.

Jul 31, 202317:56
Prepare for Impact: Bold Faith in a Culture of Conflict - Part 1: Stand Firm

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?

Jul 24, 202333:40
Everyone Has Their Own Story

Everyone Has Their Own Story

The darkness is real, but so is the light.

Jul 18, 202341:41
Building On The Foundation

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.

Jul 10, 202323:47
The Saviour of the World

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.

Jul 05, 202335:18
The Saddest Chapter in the Old Testatment

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.

Jun 26, 202341:04
Seduction - Part 3: Power-Play

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.

Jun 19, 202330:23
Seduction - Part 2: The Presumption Trap

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.

Jun 12, 202331:27
Seduction - Part 1: I Need This

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.

Jun 05, 202338:03
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 7:The House that Jesus Built

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?

May 29, 202333:56
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 6: The Greater Blessing

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.

May 23, 202336:54
Why Should I Care About...? Part 4: My Personal Temple

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.

May 08, 202324:05
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 3: Suffering

Why Should I Care About...? - Part 3: Suffering

Suffering is a reality of being human. It is the plight of many with no end in sight. As believers, our ability to ease the suffering in this world goes far beyond the practical help it extends to those we help.

May 01, 202327:33
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 2: Justice

Why Should I Care About...? - Part 2: Justice

Justice has become an important social priority, especially since injustice continues to be so prevalent. How do Christians navigate true justice in a world of inequality, racial strife, and economic disparity.

Apr 24, 202334:06
Where Do I Stand? - Part 4: Open Eyes and Open Heart

Where Do I Stand? - Part 4: Open Eyes and Open Heart

The Resurrection changes everything.

Apr 17, 202315:51
Why Should I Care About...? - Part 1: Creation

Why Should I Care About...? - Part 1: Creation

From the dawn of humanity, we have looked to the skies and wondered how it all came together? Even today, theories of how the universe was fromed are legion. Why should Christian's care about this hotly debated topic?

Apr 17, 202335:24
Where Do I Stand? - Part 3: Victim

Where Do I Stand? - Part 3: Victim

The cross literally stands as a signpost. If you view it from one perspective, Jesus becomes nothing more than a victim, from another, he becomes so much more.

Apr 10, 202321:26
Where Do I Stand? - Part 2: What's In It for Me?

Where Do I Stand? - Part 2: What's In It for Me?

For some, they know just enough to want Jesus on their side. It's a relationship more about the advantage of having Jesus as an ally as opposed to having him as our Lord.

Apr 03, 202335:52