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Summer 2026: Galatians 2:20
This summer at The Village, we are practicing The Way of Wisdom through Scripture memorization.We are learning to carry God’s Word with us; not as pressure, performance, or religious trivia, but as a way of being formed by Jesus. ...
Summer 2026: 2 Corinthians 5:17
This summer at The Village, we are practicing The Way of Wisdom through Scripture memorization.We are learning to carry God’s Word with us; not as pressure, performance, or religious trivia, but as a way of being formed by Jesus. ...
Summer 2026: The Way of Wisdom - Scripture Memorization Intro
In this podcast for the sermon series on memorization, Pastor Susan Cepin introduces Scripture memory and explains how, when practiced regularly, it becomes a lens that helps us understand and see what is true and good.
2 Kings 13:14-21 - And Then Elisha Died...
This is the dramatic conclusion to our Elijah and Elisha series! Pastor Eric walks through Elisha's final moments and how we might have strength in weakness.
2 Kings 6:1-23 - Axes, Angels, and Miracles
Pastor Daniel discusses the purpose of miracles and how the form us. In the story today God uses Elisha to rescue an axe from the water and a city under siege.
2 Kings 5 - Taking a Bath
On Pentecost Pastor Mark walks through 2 Kings 5 and the story of Naaman and Gehazi. He invites us into seeking the simple things of faith in God.
2 Kings 3-4 - Water, Oil, and Resurrection
Pastor Mark asks what drives people to call the prophet. Join in this journey through three stories of Elisha and consider what it looks like for the church today to practice the prophetic.
2 Kings 2:19-4:7 - Elisha's Opening Gambit
Pastor Eric ask us three questions about following a prophetic call: who needs encouragement, what is God asking you to release, and what needs salt in your inner life?
2 Kings 2:1-14 - Chariots of Fire
In this Village Church sermon podcast, Pastor Eric looks at Elijah being taken up into heaven by the chariots of fire. He focuses on Elisha, his calling, and the way the prophets in the surrounding towns tried to distract him from following Eli...
1 Kings 19:19-21 - The Calling of Elisha
Pastor Mark explores Elijah's calling of Elisha, including the awkwardness of throwing a cloak at someone and the finality of the burning of the plow.
1 Kings 19:1-18 - Broken and Exhausted
Pastor Eric takes us through Elijah's mountain top experience with God and invites us into real rest with God.
1 Kings 18:16-39 - Courage
Pastor Eric invites us to consider at which table we sit - wisdom or folly - and to consider how Elijah demonstrates courage in confronting Ahab and the prophets of Baal.
Easter 2026 - Elijah and the Sidonian Widow
Pastor Marks leads us into a new series looking at the prophets Elijah and Elisha, beginning on Easter with the resurrection of the Sidonian widow's son.
Titus 3:8 - 15 Singing the Gospel
In this podcast from The Village Church’s sermon series on Titus, David Sommitz brings Paul’s letter to a close with an energy with a humorous flare. He offers a concise and thoughtful summary of the sermons that came before, then invites the c...
Titus 3:7 - Heirs
Pastor Daniel takes us through our identity as heirs, our role in the family of God, the hope eternal life, and practices for how we can step into our identity.
Titus 3:5b-6 - Washing, Rebirth, and Renewal
Pastor Mark continues our Lenten series in Titus by reflecting on the generous outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Titus 3:5a - Mercy
Pastor Mark continues our Lenten journey through Titus 3 by reflecting on the salvation of God and the mercy of Jesus.
Titus 3:4 Kindness and Love
Pastor Mark continues our Lenten series through Titus, reflecting on the kindness and love of Jesus and how it connects to God's hesed.
Titus 3:1-3: Remember
Pastor Sue brings us into Lent 2026, beginning Titus 3 with a call to Gather, Practice, Focus, and Celebrate.
Lent and Fasting 2026
Pastor Eric draws on scripture and church history to invite The Village into fasting during Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18th.
Gratitude Service 2026
Eric opens our yearly gratitude service by telling the story of God providing a building for our church, then opens the floor for villagers to offer what they are grateful for this year.
Titus: 2:9-15 - Confronting Power Structures
Pastor Eric helps us wrestle with slaves and masters and how the gospel invites us into the imbalanced power structures of the world.
Titus: 2:4-8 - Young Men and Women
Pastor Mark talks about Paul's instructions on how young men and women are called to engage the gospel in church and family life.