Village Church RVA
Sermon Archive.
A searchable, listenable archive of teaching at Village Church —838 sermons to date.
All Sermons
Half Measures
The Sword's Second Cut
The Sword in the House
Engaging the Culture for Jesus
Raising the Next Generation for Jesus
Building the Church of Jesus
Making Disciples of Jesus
Preaching the Grace and Truth of Jesus
Resurrection Mission
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Christ's Triumphal Entry
Genuine Repentance
Trusting God in the Dark
Judgment and Grace
The Deception of Concealed Sin
The Dangerous Nature of Lust
Why Engage the Culture?
Why Discipleship?
Why the Bible?
Why Build?
Why Converge?
Christmas Calls You to Glory
Christmas Calls You to Inconvenience
Christmas Calls You to Mission
Christmas Calls You to Faith
Be Thankful
The God Who Prepares You for Battle
The God Who Blesses Response
The God Who Makes and Fulfills Covenants
The God Who Is Holy
The God Who Gives Strategy
The God Who Leads with Authority
The God Who Knows Your Motives
Recognizing and Reacting to Moves of God
The God Who Wants Faithful Leaders
The God Who Commands Patience
The God Who Judges Kings
Personal Growth
Relational Growth
Spiritual Growth
Multiplying Disciple-Makers
Defending the Truth
Fighting the Foolishness of Unbelief
Equipping Families
Building Faith
Worshipping Jesus
Only the Humble Endure
God's Gift of Shepherds
The Trials that Are to Come
How to Prepare for the End of the World
Living for the Will of God
Encouragement from Beyond the Grave
Preparing to Trust God in Difficulty
The Christian Ethic of Blessing Others
God's Design for Marriage
Resurrection Life
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Christ's Triumphal Entry
Suffer Like Jesus
Fearing God in a Political World
Living with a Kingdom Mindset
The Potential of New
Redeemed Living
God Has Spoken
Think About the Future
Elect Exiles
Live to Integrate Family and Faith
Live to Engage the Culture for Jesus Christ
Live to Build the Church of Jesus Christ
Live to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
Live to Proclaim the Grace and Truth of Jesus Christ
Be a Christian this Year
Fighting for Hope
Fighting for Worship
Fighting for Purpose
Fighting for Joy
Thankfulness
The God Who Ends Your Story
Legacy Offering
Christianity and Politics
Baptism
The God Who Restores His People
The God Who Seems Silent
The God Who Gives Understanding
The God Who Rescues You from Yourself
The God Who Uses the Spoken Word
The God Who Always Has a Plan
The Future We Will Pursue
Remember Who We Are
The God Who Keeps His Word
The God Who Makes Covenants
The God Who Stops the Wicked
The God Who Makes Friends and Enemies
The God Who Slays Giants
The God Who Looks on the Heart
The God Who Commands Movement
The God Who Takes His Time
The God Who Commands Fear
The God Who Makes War
Discipling the Next Generation
The God Who Anoints Kings
The God of Sufficient Authority
The God Who Raids the Lost Ark
The God Who Decapitates False Gods
The God Who Speaks
The God Who Judges
The God Who Hears
A Reputation of Faithfulness
Know What Time It Is
Resurrection Part 2 - The Aftermath
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Palm Sunday
A Pastor's Leadership
God's Good Design
The New Life in Christ
Considering Sin Dead In Christ
The Foundation of the Christian Life
Grace and Truth
Money and Worship
Prayer and Action
Relationships and Discipleship
Mission and Doctrine
Change and Choices
The Greatest Gift, Part 13
Joy
Disappointment
Faith
Hope
Always Thankful
Live Thankful
Legalism is a Rejection of the Gospel
Putting the Enemies of Christ to Shame
Living as an Actual Christian
Living for the Supremacy of Jesus Christ
The Supremacy of Jesus Christ
Spiritual Wisdom and Understanding
The Word of Truth
Warring Without Walking
Choose Whom You Will Serve
The Priorities of Leadership
The Necessary Circumstances for Unity
God's Righteous Society
A Half-Hearted Effort
There Is Still Work to Do, Part 2
There Is Still Work to Do, Part 1
God Values Good Work
The Guarantee of All Promises
Sun Stand Still
The Gibeonite Deception
The Restoration of Israel/The Fall of Ai
The Sin of Achan
The Fall of Jericho
The Distinction of God
The Distinction of God's People
A Monument to God's Work
That First Step of Faith
Responding to God with Faith
Strong Faith, Courageous Obedience
Be Strong and Courageous
The Great Commission
The Resurrection of Jesus
The Grave of Jesus
The Death of Jesus
Jesus Is Crucified
Jesus Before Pilate
The Death of Judas
Jesus Before the High Priest
The Betrayal of Jesus
Jesus Prays in the Garden
Denying Jesus
Foundation Sunday
Standing Firm for Life in 2023
Standing Firm for God's Design in 2023
Growing in Worship in 2023
Growing in Faith in 2023
Mission
Faithfulness
Glory
Hope
Thank God for the Gospel
Thank God for Everything
The Last Supper
The Worth of Jesus
The Final Judgment
The Parable of the Talents
Preparing for Jesus' Return
Jesus Will Return
This Generation
The Judgment of Jesus
The Triumph of the King
The Lord's Supper
Baptism
The News the World Needs
How the Church Endures
The Church in a Hostile World
Pastors of the Church
The Function of Church Discipline
Regeneration and Church Discipline
The Boundaries of the Church
No Other God
The Church Made Visible
Serving Outside the Walls of the Church
The Church Emerges from the Gospel
God Has Not Been Silent
Trials and Temptation
The Danger of False Religion
God Defines Faithfulness
Hypocrisy Does Not Negate Truth
The Great Commandment
God of the Living
The Resurrection Is Good News
Jesus and the Government
The Parable of the Wedding Feast
The Parable of the Tenants
Blind to God
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Jesus Clears the Temple
The Triumphal Entry
Sharing in the Humiliation of Jesus
Laborers in the Vineyard
Foundation Sunday
All Hands on Deck in 2022
Giving Generously in 2022
Courage that Counts in 2022
Leaving a Legacy in 2022
The Priority of the Bible in 2022
Joy that Triumphs Over Darkness
Faith that Triumphs Over Darkness
Darkness Won't Survive the Light
Christmas Is Good News
Thank God for Everything
Romans 13 and Good Government
Jesus Has Authority Over Reward
Jesus Has Authority Over Righteousness
Jesus Has Authority Over Your Children
Jesus Has Authority Over Your Marriage
Jesus Has Authority Over Gender
By This We May Know
Jesus Has Authority Over Forgiveness
Jesus Has Authority Over Personal Sin
Jesus Has Authority Over Salvation
Jesus Is the Greatest Judge
Jesus Has Authority Over the Temple
Jesus Has Authority Over Satan
Jesus in His Glory
You Need a Plan
You Need the Word of God
You Need a Group
You Need People
Proclaiming the Gospel So More People Know God
Praying to See God Move
Studying the Bible to Know God More
Connecting With Others for Discipleship
Worshipping Jesus in Word and Action
God Has a Plan for Your Life
Jesus Will Build His Church
Looking for a Sign From God
God's Sovereign Work
God and Human Tradition
Walk on Water
Feeding 5,000
Rejecting Culture
The Offense of Jesus
The Future of Resurrection Hope
Jesus Is Our Salvation
Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven
Parable of the Weeds
Parable of the Sower
Understanding Jesus
Passion
Courage
Love
Grace
Truth
Jesus Is the New Normal (Chester)
Christmas Mission Isn't Canceled
Christmas Reality Isn't Canceled
Christmas Glory Isn't Canceled
Christmas Joy Isn't Canceled
Jesus Refuses to Be Tested
Jesus Commands Allegiance
Jesus Challenges Tradition
Jesus Deals with Doubt
Jesus Warns of Division
Jesus Warns of Danger
Jesus Sends His Disciples
Jesus Has Power Over the Curse of Sin
Jesus Saves Sinners (Chester)
Jesus Is In Control
Jesus Wields Authority
My Life Must Be About a Global Mission
My Life Must Be About Building the Church
My Life Must Be About Discipleship (Chester)
My Life Must Be About Leaving a Legacy of Faith
My Life Must Be About Mission-Driven Prayer
My Life Must Be About Jesus
Ripe For Harvest
The Constant of Growth
The Constant of Change
Awakening Lazarus
Baptism
A Biblical Worldview
Worthy Is the Lamb
Love Your Neighbor
Losing Your Life
The Purpose of New Life: "Disciples"
The Status of New Life: "Rejoice"
The Future of New Life: "Hope"
The Power of New Life: "Spirit"
The Condition of New Life: "Love"
Prerequisite for New Life: "Sent"
The Story God Is Writing
Hosanna
Adversity and a Trustworthy God
The Wise Understand Pride and Humility
The Wise Value Work (Chester)
The Wise Value Friendship
The Wise Value Marriage
The Wise Are Teachable
Wisdom Is a Grace
The Bible and Prayer
Loving Others, Part 2
Loving Others, Part 1
The Lordship of Jesus
3 Circles
Forgiveness (Chester)
Disappointment
Joy
Victory Forever In Jesus
Victory Through Predestination
Victory Through Prayer
Victory Through Hope
Victory Through the Spirit
Victory Over Sin
Victory Over Condemnation
The Life You Build
Good Fruit, Bad Fruit
Aim Small, Miss Small
Ask, Seek, Knock
Judge Not
10th Anniversary: Make Disciples Plant Churches
Primary Concerns
The False god of Anxiety
What Is Your Treasure
Fasting
The Lord's Prayer
Pleasing God Over Man, Part 2
Pleasing God Over Man, Part 1 (Chester)
Payback and Love
How Community Builds Mission
For the Sake of the Gospel
Integrity
Lust
Angry
Jesus and the Law
Salt and Light
The Beatitudes
Jesus Brought Good News
The King and Discipleship (Chester)
The Temptation of Jesus
Jesus Rose From the Dead
The Baptism of Jesus
The Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand
Working Through Pain
Jesus Wants to Be Found
Jesus Is Bigger Than Christmas
From the Beginning
Motherhood Is Great
Fatherhood Is Great
Marriage Is Great
Children Are Great
Reforming a Vision for Family
Living the Good Life (Chester)
The Bible You Need
Part 1
Joy to the World
Go Tell It On the Mountain
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Repentance
Faith
Conversion
Born Again (Chester)
Regeneration
God Is Good
Jesus Is Advancing His Church
Jesus Is Loving His Church
Jesus Is Equipping His Church
Jesus Is Working In His Church
Jesus Is Building His Church
It's All About Jesus
The Practice of Staying Hungry
The Practice of Creating and Using Margin
The Practice of Inviting
The Practice of Giving
The Practice of Presence
Redeemed for Mission
The Harvest Is Plentiful
Contentment
The Two Kingdoms of Anxiety
How to Turn the World Upside Down
Choose to Be Reasonable
Choose Your Path
Press On
The Art of Neighboring
Rooted In Faith, Part 2
Rooted In Faith, Part 1
A Legacy of Discipleship
The Attitude of Mission
Vision Sunday
Obey God
Because of Jesus, Part 2
Because of Jesus, Part 1
Easter Sunday
The Meaning of Life
To Live Is Christ
What's My Motivation?
Advancing the Gospel
The Right Path
The Right People
A Life Worth Living
New Self In Community
Multiplication in 2018
Making Disciples in 2018
Pursuing Community in 2018
Following Jesus in 2018
The Greatest Gift, Part 7
Responsible Lives
Disrupted Lives
A King and a Kingdom
The King Has Come
Thanksgiving
Part 2
Part 1
God Promises to Work Evil For His Glory
Dealing with Sin
Spirit Led Mission
God Is Powerful
Finding God In the Mess, Part 2
Finding God In the Mess, Part 1
Envy and Faithfulness
God of Grace
The Consequences of Indifference
Reconciliation
Gracious Wounds
Philippians 3:8
John 10:16
Galatians 2:20
1 Timothy 1:15
2 Corinthians 3:18
Mark 8:34-35
John 16:33
Resenting People, Manipulating God
Experiencing God
Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right
God's Promises and Faith
Trust and Obey and Trust
To the Next Generation
Bury Your Dead and Walk in Faith
Creation, Glory, Death, Promises, Faith
The Aroma of Christ
Baptism Sunday
The Resurrection
Atonement
Propitiation
Redemption
A Missional Community
A Grace-Filled Community
An Honest Community
A Humble Community
A Joyful Community
Faith Working Through Love
How the Gospel Shapes Community
How Community Shapes Us In the Gospel
Created for Community
Enjoying Prayer in 2017
Growing in Jesus in 2017
The Greatest Gift, Part 6
Hope
Peace
Love
Remember the Mission
It's All About Jesus
Watch for God to Work
God Always Has a Plan
When Ordinary Isn't Enough
Can I Know God Personally?
Is the Bible Reliable?
Is Jesus Really God?
Is Christianity Too Narrow?
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
Is There a God?
Does Life Have a Purpose?
Multiplication
Community, Part 2
Community, Part 1
Mission, Part 2
Mission, Part 1
Redemption
Reaching Ephesus
Sinners Disciple Sinners
For Better Or Worse
Til Death Do Us Part
The Gospel Is Enough
Striving Together for the Gospel
Remember the Gospel
One True Gospel
The Reliable Word
A Thoughtful Life, Part 2
A Thoughtful Life, Part 1
The Law of Gospel Love
Racial Reconciliation
Good Government
The Gospel Meddles, Part 3
The Gospel Meddles, Part 2
The Gospel Meddles, Part 1
The Resurrection Changes Us
A Life of Worship
God's Glorious Work
Grafted Into Christ
Trust God to Save
Beautiful Feet
The Exclusive Gospel
Faith Pleases God
God's Purpose of Election
It's All About Jesus
Sanctity of Life 2016
Live to Be a Disciple
The Greatest Gift, Part 5
Christmas Party
Make Disciples
Give
Build the Church
Be Baptized and Changed
Love God and Love People
Pray
Repent and Believe
You Only Live Once
You Can Have It All
I Was Born This Way
God Will Never Give You More Than You Can Handle
Only God Can Judge Me
Follow Your Heart
All You Need Is Love
Respond with Faith
Conformed to the Image of Christ
Predestined to Faith in Jesus
All Things for Good
Praying as a Child of God
Suffering as a Child of God
Living as a Child of God
How to Think
In Christ
Keep On Struggling
The War on Sin
Praise God for the Law
Freedom from the Law
Christ-Centered Perspective
Set Free
Worshipping Jesus, Living His Mission
Alive in Christ
Dead to Sin
The Unconquerable Grace of God
The Sinfulness of Sin
Reconciliation with God
Jesus Died and Lives for You
The Hope You Need vs. The Hope You Have
God Will Deliver on His Promises
Build on Faith
Blessed by Grace
Faith Answers Every Demand
Jesus Saves, Part 2
Jesus Saves, Part 1
When Bad News Is Good News
God Can Be Trusted
The Advantage of Following Jesus
Sanctity of Life Sunday 2015
Enjoying Grace in 2015
Following Jesus in 2015
Jesus is Born
Our Obligation to the Unreached
Regeneration
Live as Light
Knowing and Obeying
Impartial Judgment
God the Judge
Radical Corruption
Suppressed Living
Suppressed Truth
Righteous Faith
Not Ashamed
Eager to Live
God, Savior, King
How To Raise Children
How To Be A Wife
How To Be A Husband
How To Treasure Your Family
How To Love Your Family
Why Should I Plan Life Around Telling the Gospel
Why Should We Be Bold to Tell the Gospel?
What is the Gospel?
What Are You Talking About?
Anchored Life
Subversive Life
Generous Life
Empowered Life
Praying Life
Missional Life
Surrendered Life
Discipled Life
Forgiven Life
Real Life
The Parable of the Talents
The Parable of the Laborers
The Unforgiving Servant
Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven
The Parable of the Weeds
The Parable of the Sower
God Will Provide
Waiting on Promises
Returning to Sinful Habits
Living and Dying in Sodom
God Is Bigger Than You Know and Closer than You Realize
Sanctity of Life Sunday
Baptism Sunday
Eternal Life Starts Now
A Life Marked By Faith
?
Sin or Glory
Leading in Faith
God is Trustworthy
Continuing in Repentance
Continuing in Faith
God Initiates
Worship
Culture
Community
Mission
Redemption
God's Purpose, Our Purpose
Rapid Fire Week
How Should We Think About Demons and Spiritual Warfare
What Is the Role of Women in Ministry?
Is It Ever Necessary to Say that Someone is Not a Christian?
Why Should You Care About Heresy?
What's the Deal With Predestination?
What Should the Christian's Response Be to Homosexuality?
Church Discipline
Church Membership
Big "C", little "c"
A Confident Life in Jesus
Living to Believe God
Living to Overcome the World
A Reason for Confidence
Loving With God's Love
Doctrine Matters in the Life of Love
Loving Others by Pursuing Jesus
Living as Who You Are
Enduring In Truth
Loving the World
Walking In the Light
Exposed By Light
Pursuing Joy
Authority to Give New Life
Two Cities of Faith
Be Fruitful and Multiply
Faith for Justice and Grace
The Conflict in Worship
Restoring a Broken World
Resetting the Image
God Creates
The Author of the Vine
Faith in the Vine
Life in the Vine
Prayers for Community
God's Work, Our Hands
Seeking Jesus
Moving Day
Contentment Understood
Counterfeit Contentment
Discontentment Realized
Jesus Wants to Ruin Your Vision
Jesus Wants to Ruin Your Weekend
Jesus Wants to Ruin Your Money
Jesus Wants to Ruin Your Relationships
Jesus Wants to Ruin Your Life
Going Together
Insights From a Prophet In Over His Head
Decision Making in the Spirit
Wisdom in the Spirit
Prayer in the Spirit, Part 2
Prayer in the Spirit, Part 1
Gifts of the Spirit, Part 2
Gifts of the Spirit, Part 1
Humanism and Christianity
Only God Can Judge
Mormonism and Christianity
Forming a Plan for Mission
A Redeeming Fight
A Redeeming Work
A Redeeming Family, Part 3
A Redeeming Family, Part 2
A Redeeming Family, Part 1
A Redeeming Community, Part 2
A Redeeming Community, Part 1
Change is Necessary
Gifted for Discipleship
Truth is Freedom
The Walk of Unity
The Power of God's Mission
The People of God's Mission
Reconstructing the Vision
Removing Barriers to God
Death to Life
Our Great Calling
The Guarantee of Hope
God's Eternal Mission of Love
Intentional Living
Environments of Movement
The Movement of Sacrament
The Tensions of Following Jesus
Beginning with the End in Mind
Kingdom - God Reigns
Stewardship - God Gives
Worship - God Transforms
Church - God Sends
Resurrection - God Saves
Cross - God Dies
Incarnation - God Comes
Covenant - God Pursues
Fall - God Judges
Creation - God Makes; Image - God Loves
Revelation - God Speaks
Trinity - God Is
Church Membership
Cultural Missionaries
Missional Community
Missional Worship
Myth of Despair
Sharing in the Gospel
Common Ground
Fallacy of Friendship
Necessity of Community
Culture
Belief
Responsibility
Commitment
Growth
Change
Struggle Well
Alive for Hope
Alive for Obedience
Alive for Discipleship
Alive for Mission
Alive for Worship
Jesus is Alive
The Action of Prayer
Investing in Mission
Urgency of Mission
Posture of Submission
Wisdom Realized
The Gospel Speaks
A Faith of Works
The Economy of the Gospel
Living in Faith
Trials of Faith
A Vision of God
The Vision Belongs to God
Vision Problems
Breach of Trust
Sunset
Sun Stand Still
In the Company of Shepherds
Baptism Sunday
Do People Who Never Hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ Go to Hell?
Can You Drink, Smoke, and Have Tattoos and Still Be a Christian?
Does God Prefer One Type of Church Service Over Others?
Can You Be Rich and Be a Good Christian?
Can You Lose Your Salvation?
Do You Have to Go to Church to Be a Good Christian?
Restoration
Redemption from Isolation and Pain
Redemption from Sin and Death
The Fall, Part 2
The Fall, Part 1
Creation
Sacrifice, Part 2
Sacrifice, Part 1
Gospel Good Works
Cultural Discipline
Community Discipleship
Loving the Church, Part 2
Loving the Church, Part 1
The Purpose of Church, Part 2
The Purpose of the Church, Part 1
Redefining Joy
The Pursuit of God
The Death of False Hope
We Are Jonah
Strategy - Where Do We Go From Here?
Baptism Sunday
Strategy - The Necessity of Strategy
Culture - The Gospel According to Culture
Culture - Missional Living
Community - Missional Community
Community - The Redemption of Community
Mission - Remember the Mission
Mission - The Mission of Jesus
Redemption- The Reality of Redemption
Redemption- Redemption in the Resurrection
Don't Avoid the Gospel
Gospel Relationship
Walking in the Spirit
Walking in Sin
Gospel Faith
Faith in the Law
Freedom to Dream
Freedom to Belong
Freedom to Live
Covenant of Faith
The Journey of Redemption
The Presence of Suffering
What Matters Most
By Way of Reminder
Don't Leave the Gospel
The Justification of Man
The Offense of the Gospel
The Importance of the Gospel
A Story of Redemption
The Struggle of Religion
An Issue of Authority
Part 5
Part 4
Part 3
Part 2
Part 1