Send us a text First John Ch 2 :1-14 (Lee Sommitz Paraphrase) 1 I am writing this to you as my cherished and dearly beloved children. My desire is that you would never sin again. However, when you do sin, never forget that we have One who acts as a legal counselor before the Judge on our behalf. He IS, that perfect One 2 who took our place, dying not only to pay for our sins, but for those of everyone else who ever has, or ever will live! 3 Our confidence that we know Him will be in keeping with...
Aug 10, 2021•45 min
Send us a text 1 John 1:5-10 (Paraphase by Lee Sommitz) 5 Thus inspired by God, we write this letter. God is perfectly pure Light. There is no darkness in His Being. 6 If anyone tells you that they have fellowship with God but refuse to walk next to Him in His light, they are liars who speak about, but don’t practice truth. 7 Everyone who walks hand in hand with Him in His light is not only in genuine fellowship with Him, but is getting cleansed from all manner f sin by His blood. 8 If anyone te...
Aug 03, 2021•39 min
Send us a text 1 John 1:1-4 (Paraphase by Lee Sommitz) 1 That which existed before time, was revealed to us personally. We heard Him with our ears and were eyewitnesses. We were (living with Him) in very close proximity, beholding the details of His facial expressions and privileged to literally rub shoulders with the Word of Life. 2 We lived with Him and are bursting to tell you all we know about Him, this eternal One who had always been with the Father, and then took on human form. 3 We are re...
Jul 28, 2021•44 min
Send us a text Paul says in Romans 12:1, “Therefore I exhort you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice – alive, holy, and pleasing to God – which is your reasonable service.” The gospel story and the identity we receive from it are the very mercies of God: His death covers my sin, His resurrection gives me hope in life, His covering gives me freedom and joy. Life in the kingdom of God, then, is a response to these realities. We present ourselves as a...
Jul 20, 2021•38 min
Send us a text Understanding the Gospel The Gospel of Jesus is rich and complex, yet simple. It has multiple aspects. At The Village, we think of the Gospel in a way that strives to honor its broader message, while acknowledging its simplicity and transforming power for our daily lives. Therefore, we focus on three aspects or parts of the Gospel: Story, Identity, Kingdom. Story Focuses on Jesus’ story, His life, death, resurrection, ascension, and return. You should strive toward a point when yo...
Jul 12, 2021•51 min
Send us a text Understanding the Gospel The Gospel of Jesus is rich and complex, yet simple. It has multiple aspects. At The Village, we think of the Gospel in a way that strives to honor its broader message, while acknowledging its simplicity and transforming power for our daily lives. Therefore, we focus on three aspects or parts of the Gospel: Story, Identity, Kingdom. Story Focuses on Jesus’ story, His life, death, resurrection, ascension, and return. You should strive toward a point when yo...
Jul 06, 2021•49 min
Send us a text ever read Leviticus? Curious about what is actually in Deuteronomy? Job too much for you to handle? Minor and Major prophets? And what is the urim and thummim anyway??? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witnes...
Jun 30, 2021•41 min
Send us a text Never read Leviticus? Curious about what is actually in Deuteronomy? Job too much for you to handle? Minor and Major prophets? And what is the urim and thummim anyway??? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witne...
Jun 22, 2021•46 min
Send us a text Never read Leviticus? Curious about what is actually in Deuteronomy? Job too much for you to handle? Minor and Major prophets? And what is the urim and thummim anyway??? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witne...
Jun 15, 2021•54 min
Send us a text Never read Leviticus? Curious about what is actually in Deuteronomy? Job too much for you to handle? Minor and Major prophets? And what is the urim and thummim anyway??? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witne...
Jun 08, 2021•36 min
Send us a text Never read Leviticus? Curious about what is actually in Deuteronomy? Job too much for you to handle? Minor and Major prophets? And what is the urim and thummim anyway??? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witne...
Jun 01, 2021•42 min
Send us a text Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[ a ] as the Spirit enabled them. 5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation und...
May 25, 2021•56 min
Send us a text Acts 2: 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hea...
May 18, 2021•50 min
Send us a text Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to take part, to step forward into the life of faith with renewed vision and...
May 11, 2021•39 min
Send us a text One of the core functions of the Village community is to help fallen and broken human beings be reconciled to their loving and perfect God – a relationship in which they are transformed to fulfill the purpose for which God made them (2 Corinthians 5:11-21). Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open...
May 02, 2021•47 min
Send us a text Pastor Eric takes an in-depth look at Romans 3:23. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to take part, to step for...
Apr 27, 2021•43 min
Send us a text Isaiah 43:7 everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—n...
Apr 20, 2021•44 min
Send us a text In every circumstance in this world, seek the pleasure of God's Company. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to ...
Apr 13, 2021•44 min
Send us a text What is an authentic Christian witness? What are we witnessing to as people who believe in the death and ressurection of Jesus? What truth about Christ's resurrection helps us reject the assumption that nothing will ever change? Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a coll...
Apr 06, 2021•31 min
Send us a text L ent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. Meal preparation a...
Apr 01, 2021•52 min
Send us a text L ent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. Meal preparation a...
Mar 24, 2021•45 min
Send us a text Lent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. Meal preparation an...
Mar 15, 2021•37 min
Send us a text Lent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. Meal preparation an...
Mar 09, 2021•47 min
Send us a text Matthew 13:31 - 34 Lent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. ...
Mar 01, 2021•46 min
Send us a text Lent is the 46 day period before Easter: 6 Sundays of celebration amidst 40 days of fasting. During the Lenten season we are called to focus on Christ’s ministry and to spend extra time in prayer, repentance, self-sacrifice, and doing good works with a focus on the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is typical during this time for people to fast some element of food. In the early days of church history, the community of God was asked to fast two meals per day. Meal preparation an...
Feb 23, 2021•42 min
Send us a text We are not at war with one another but with spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. Paul invites us to stand firm by putting on the Armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth. When we submit to God’s reality we are better equipped to deal with events that come up in our lives. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel,...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min
Send us a text The Village talks about what they are thankful for over the past year. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel, and other leaders open the Scriptures not as a collection of abstract ideas but as the living, breathing witness to God’s kingdom breaking into our midst. Each episode is a call—not merely to listen, but to ta...
Feb 07, 2021•54 min
Send us a text We are not at war with one another but with spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. Paul invites us to stand firm by putting on the Armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth. When we submit to God’s reality we are better equipped to deal with events that come up in our lives. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel,...
Feb 03, 2021•36 min
Send us a text We are not at war with one another but with spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. Paul invites us to stand firm by putting on the Armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth. When we submit to God’s reality we are better equipped to deal with events that come up in our lives. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel,...
Jan 26, 2021•51 min
Send us a text We are not at war with one another but with spiritual forces in the heavenly realms. Paul invites us to stand firm by putting on the Armor of God starting with the Belt of Truth. When we submit to God’s reality we are better equipped to deal with events that come up in our lives. Support the show The Village Church’s sermon podcast is more than just a weekly message. It is an invitation into the great and ongoing story of God’s work in the world. Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, Daniel,...
Jan 26, 2021•46 min
