Weekly sermons from Village Church in Richmond, Virginia.
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Village Church RVA Podcasts
Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Isaiah 7:14 Christmas Is About an Event More than a Feeling Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22-23 The Hope of Christmas Is Found in God Keeping His Promises Isaiah 7:14 Luke 2:10-11 Luke 2:14 Isaiah 22:22 Matthew 16:19 Revelation 3:7 Christmas Is a Celebration of God’s Mission of Glory Isaiah 7:14 John 1:14 Isaiah 9:6 Applicati…
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Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Luke 1:26-35; 45-56 God’s Calling Is Inconvenient Luke 1:26-35 Genesis 12:1-3 Revelation 12:1–6 Luke 2:35 Mark 8:34-37 God’s Calling Changes Your Trajectory Luke 1:45-48 Genesis 15:6 1 John 2:29 1 John 3:9 1 John 4:7 John 3:5–8 1 John 5:1 1 John 5:18 Luke 24:49 God’s Calling Carries Generational Impact Luke 1:46-55 Je…
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Apple Spotify Main Scripture - Matthew 2:1-12 Download the Group Guide Christmas Reveals God’s Mission to Save Sinners Matthew 2:1-2 Galatians 3:8-9 Isaiah 49:6 Christmas Invites Us to Join God’s Mission Matthew 2:3-9 Isaiah 60:3 John 1:9-10 John 12:32 John 20:21 Leave a Legacy of Mission Matthew 2:10-12 Psalm 96:9 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 Application…
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Main Scripture - Matthew 1:18-25 Download the Group Guide Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Takes Risks Matthew 1:18-20 Habakkuk 2:4 Mathew 4:18-20 Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Is a Responsibility Matthew 1:20-23 Luke 2:52 Christmas Reminds Us that Faith Is Rewarding Matthew 1:24-25 Acts 1:8 Application Take one risk with your faith this Christmas…
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Main Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thanksgiving Points Us to the God Who Provides 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Deuteronomy 8:11-14 Deuteronomy 8:17 Gratitude Reminds Us We are Not God Romans 1:21 Psalm 100:1-5 James 1:17 Thankfulness Is the Fruit of Real Faith Colossians 3:15-17 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 Psalm 136:1-3 Application Points: Thank God for His p…
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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By Steve Gentry
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Main Scripture - Hebrews 11:32-40 Download the Group Guide The Light of Christ is Unquenchable Hebrews 11:32-34 Genesis 50:20 Psalm 119:105 John 1:5 John 8:12 Matthew 5:16 God Calls Us to Give Our Lives for Truth Hebrews 11:35-38 Daniel 3:17-18 John 18:37-38a John 12:24-26 The Church Is an Unstoppable Force the World Needs Hebrews 11:39-40 Isaiah 6…
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By Jake Morris
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Pastor Steve Gentry Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 2 00:00 - Opening Remarks on Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska 14:24 - Seek God’s Will Above Your Own - 2 Samuel 2: 1-4 - James 1: 5 - Psalm 46: 1-3 - Isaiah 26: 3-4 24:28 - When You Seek Your Own Will, Expect Trouble - 2 Samuel 2: 5-17 - 2 Samuel 3: 9-10 - Proverbs 28: 26 - Proverbs 3: 5-6 - Matthew 13: …
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Apple Podcast Main Scripture - 2 Samuel 1 Download the Group Guide God’s Judgment Should Provoke Repentance, Not Celebration 2 Samuel 1:10-12 1 Samuel 15:22 Matthew 9:33 Ezekiel 18:32 Proverbs 28:13 God’s Judgment Is Inescapable 2 Samuel 1:13-16 Numbers 32:23 Matthew 12:36-37 Hebrews 9:27 2 Corinthians 5:10 God’s Judgment Reminds Us that Sin Is Sha…
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Main Scripture - John 15:1-11 You Were Created to Connect with Christ John 15:1-5 John 6:37 Jeremiah 2:21 Galatians 2:20 James 1:2-3 Hebrews 4:12 You Need to Cultivate a Relationship with Christ John 15:5-7 John 15:11 John 14:13-14 John 8:31-32 Colossians 3:16 You Must Commit to Bear the Fruit of Christ John 15:2 John 15:4-6 John 15:8-10 1 John 4:1…
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Main Scripture - John 17:20-26 Good Theology Should Create Good Relationships John 17:20-21 John 14:6 John 17:3 1 John 4:19–21 Healthy Relationships Must be Cultivated John 17:22-24 Matthew 5:21–26 Matthew 7:1–6 Matthew 18:15–20 Commit to Maturing in Relationships John 17:25-26 John 14:15–17 Galatians 5:6 Galatians 5:14 Galatians 5:22–26 Galatians …
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Main Scripture - Matthew 7:24-27 The Right Foundation Helps You Create the Right Environments Matthew 7:24-27 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Cultivating Growth Takes Work Matthew 7:24 1 Timothy 4:13-15 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Spiritual Growth Takes Lifelong Commitment Luke 9:23-24 Luke 9:57-62 Galatians 6:9-10 Application Points: Examine and…
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Main Scripture - Matthew 28:18-20 The Mission of God Is Experienced in Discipleship Matthew 28:18-20 Genesis 12:3 Genesis 15:5-6 Exodus 40:34 John 1:14 Luke 24:45-47 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Disciples Make Disciples Matthew 28:19 Matthew 4:19 1 John 2:12-14 John 7:38 John 20:21 Ephesians 2:19-22 The Church Is the Base for Making Disciples Matthew 28:2…
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Main Scripture - Isaiah 44:6-8 God Commands We Defend Truth Isaiah 44:6-8 Isaiah 42:6-7 Habakkuk 2:14 Romans 1:18-19 Jude 1:3-4 Love Compels Us to Defend Truth 1 Peter 3:14 Acts 17:16-17 Acts 17:30 Ephesians 5:11 Philippians 1:15-16 The Next Generation Needs You to Defend Truth Proverbs 22:6 2 Timothy 3:14-16 Psalm 78:4 Ephesians 6:19-20 Applicatio…
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Main Scripture - Jude 1:17-23 Apologetics Illuminates the Culture Jude 1:17-19 Genesis 1:26-28 Matthew 5:13-16 Apologetics Helps Christians to Keep Believing Jude 1:20-21 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 Psalm 42:5 Apologetics Silences the Fool Jude 1:22-23 Psalm 19:1-6 Psalm 14:1 Romans 1:18-25 Proverbs 26:4-5 Application Points: Watch out fo…
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Main Scripture - Deuteronomy 6:4-9 The Family Is the Building Block of Civilization Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Genesis 1:27-28 Genesis 2:24 Genesis 3:16-20 Matthew 19:4-5 The Church Must Recover God’s Vision for Family Deuteronomy 11:20-21 Malachi 2:15-16 Ephesians 5:31-33 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Our First Mission Is Building the Next Generation of Faith Psalm 12…
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Main Scripture - Hebrews 11:1-3 Saving Faith Is About the Trustworthiness of God Hebrews 11:1 Mark 1:14-15 John 3:16 John 20:31 Ephesians 2:8-9 Living Faith Defines Your Trajectory Hebrews 11:2 Hebrews 10:38-39 Matthew 3:8 James 2:17-19 The World Needs to See a Faith that Takes Risks Hebrews 11:3 Hebrews 11:8 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 Matthew 14:28-30…
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Main Scripture - Romans 12:1-2 Worship Goes Beyond Sunday to Everyday Living Romans 12:1 2 Chronicles 29:20-22 John 4:10, 13-14, 23-24 Worshipping Jesus Makes You Distinct from the World Romans 12:2 Ephesians 1:4-6, 12 Psalm 42:1-2 Psalm 96:6-9 John 5:44 Worshipping Jesus Changes Your Priorities Romans 12:1-2 Hebrews 11:6 Habakkuk 2:14 Matthew 5:16…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 5:5-14 Humility Is Trusting God with Your Life 1 Peter 5:5-6 Psalm 138:6 Proverbs 3:34 1 Corinthians 1:28-31 Luke 14:11 Pride Is Trusting Yourself with Anxiety 1 Peter 5:6-8 Psalm 55:22 Philippians 4:6-7 Romans 8:5-8 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 God Uses Our Faithful Actions to Accomplish His Will 1 Peter 5:9-14 James 4:7 2 Corinth…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 5:1-5 You Need Pastors to Help You Endure 1 Peter 5:1-2 1 Peter 2:25 Acts 20:28-29 Hebrews 13:7 Titus 1:5-6 Titus 1:9-11 Pastors Are Supposed to Lead the Church into the Future God has Designed 1 Peter 5:1-3 1 Peter 1:4-5 Jude 1:12 James 3:1 Ephesians 4:11-12 Discipleship Requires the Leadership of Pastors 1 Peter 5:4-5 1 T…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:12-19 Trials Are Given by God to Build Your Faith 1 Peter 4:12-14 Matthew 10:24-25 John 15:20 John 16:33 Matthew 5:11-12 James 1:2-4 Obedience to God Puts You on the Right Side of History 1 Peter 4:15-16 1 Peter 4:19 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 Acts 7:54-58 Follow Jesus in Preparation for Judgment 1 Peter 4:17-18 Romans 8:1 1 C…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:7-11 Prayer Drives Action and Mindset and Vice Versa 1 Peter 4:7 1 John 3:2-3 Proverbs 4:23 Philippians 4:8 2 Corinthians 10:5 God Has Gifted You to Love Others 1 Peter 4:8-10 James 5:20 1 Corinthians 12:4-6 Use Everything You Have to Serve God 1 Peter 4:11 Romans 11:36 1 Corinthians 10:31 Application Points: Prepare for …
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 4:1-6 Christ’s Suffering Changes What You Live For 1 Peter 4:1-2 Hebrews 12:1-4 Romans 8:3-4 Psalm 37:4 Ephesians 4:11-14 Past Sins No Longer Define You 1 Peter 4:3-4 2 Corinthians 5:17 Colossians 2:13-14 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Matthew 5:10-12 John 15:18-21 God Will Judge Everything You Do 1 Peter 4:5-…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 3:18-22 Christ’s Victory Has Been Given to You 1 Peter 3:18 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 1 John 5:4 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Christ has Triumphed Over the Spiritual Realm 1 Peter 3:19-20 Genesis 6:5 Genesis 6:8 Genesis 6:13-14 2 Peter 2:5 2 Peter 3:9 Through Faith, Your Future Is Defined by Christ 1 Peter 3:21-22 Romans 6:3-5 Hebre…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 3:13-18 Download the Group Guide A Good Life Is a Fearless Life 1 Peter 3:13-14 Proverbs 16:7 Proverbs 3:7 Matthew 5:10 Matthew 10:28-31 Faithfulness Requires Preparation 1 Peter 3:15-16 Hebrews 10:23 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 James 1:2-4 Jesus Gives Victory in Suffering 1 Peter 3:17-18 Hebrews 10:10 Hebrews 10:35-36 Romans 5:3-5…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 3:8-12 Download the Group Guide The Christian Life Is Good for You and Others 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 3:10 1 Peter 1:6 Colossians 3:12 John 13:34-35 Reject Untethered Versions of False Virtue 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 2:12 Hebrews 4:15 Ephesians 4:32 Deuteronomy 19:11-13 Christians Bless When the World Curses 1 Peter 3:9-10 Romans 12…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 3:1-7 Download the Group Guide Marriage Is Part of God’s Original Created Order 1 Peter 3:1-2 1 Peter 2:12 1 Corinthians 7:13-14 Galatians 3:27-28 Proverbs 21:19 Inner Beauty Is to Be Treasured Above Vanity 1 Peter 3:3-6 1 Timothy 2:9 Proverbs 31:10-12 Proverbs 31:30 God Designed Marriage for Our Joy and His Glory 1 Peter 3…
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Main Scripture - Matthew 28:18-20 Download the Group Guide We Must Live in Light of Jesus’ Authority Matthew 28:18-20 John 8:56-59 Acts 1:8 Submitting to Jesus Builds a Culture of Discipleship Matthew 28:18-20 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Romans 6:4 Romans 6:10-13 Discipleship Forms a Vision for the Future Matthew 28:20 Revelation 21:1-4 Jeremiah 29:11 App…
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The Resurrection Was Always the Plan of God Matthew 28:1-6 Matthew 16:21 Matthew 17:22-23 Matthew 20:18-19 The Resurrection Is the Anchor of Christian Hope Matthew 28:6-10 John 11:25 John 14:19 You Can Either Believe the Truth of God or the Lies of Man Matthew 28:11-15 Matthew 27:64 Titus 1:2 Application Points: Admit that you are a sinner in need …
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Main Scripture - Matthew 21:1-11 Salvation Belongs to God Matthew 21:1-5 Zechariah 14:4 Zechariah 9:9 Salvation Is Offered Exclusively through Jesus Christ Matthew 21:6-9 Isaiah 62:11-12 Psalm 118:25-26 God Demands You Give Your Life to Jesus Christ Matthew 21:10-11 Acts 4:11-12 Luke 19:41-44 Application Points: Realize that sin is your greatest th…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 2:18-25 Download the Group Guide Unjust Treatment Is No Excuse for Sin 1 Peter 2:18-20 Colossians 3:22 Colossians 4:1 Ephesians 6:8-9 1 Corinthians 7:21 Matthew 10:23 Follow the Example of Christ in Suffering 1 Peter 2:21-23 Philippians 3:10 Hebrews 12:2-3 Christ Guarantees Vindication for the Faithful 1 Peter 2:24-25 1 Pet…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Download the Group Guide Living in a Political World Requires God’s Wisdom 1 Peter 2:13-14 Romans 13:1 2 Timothy 2:1-2 Engaging the Culture Requires God’s Strategy 1 Peter 2:14-16 Romans 13:2-4 Acts 5:28-29 Matthew 22:17-22 Living for Christ Above All Requires God’s Vision 1 Peter 2:16-17 1 Peter 2:12 Romans 13:5-7 …
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 2:9-12 Download the Group Guide If You Are a Christian, God Gets to Define Your Purpose 1 Peter 2:9-10 Isaiah 43:20-21 Exodus 19:6 Isaiah 43:1 If You Are a Christian, You Will Declare War on Your Sin 1 Peter 2:11 Galatians 5:19-21 James 4:1-2 Romans 8:12-13 If You Are a Christian, You Will Eventually Win 1 Peter 2:12 Matthe…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 2:1-8 Download the Group Guide Faith Requires a Willingness to Start Over 1 Peter 2:1-3 Ephesians 4:22-24 Psalm 51:10 1 Corinthians 3:2 You Cannot Outgrow God’s Potential 1 Peter 2:4-5 Hebrews 5:12-14 John 10:10 John 15:16 Rejecting Christ Can Only Lead to Stumbling Over Christ 1 Peter 2:6-8 1 Corinthians 1:23-25 John 12:48…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 1:13-25 Download the Group Guide Hope Cultivates Obedience 1 Peter 1:13-17 Isaiah 40:31 Hebrews 11:1-2 Jude 1:18 God Has a Purpose for Your Redemption 1 Peter 1:18-21 Titus 2:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 God’s Sovereignty Impacts Your Everyday Life 1 Peter 1:22-25 1 Thessalonians 4:9 2 Timothy 1:8-10 Application Points Put your…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 1:10-12 Download the Group Guide The Gospel Has Always Been God’s Plan 1 Peter 1:10-11 Luke 10:24 Romans 1:1-3 Amos 3:7 Micah 5:2 Jeremiah 23:5 God’s Revelation Is Grace to You 1 Peter 1:10-11 Hebrews 1:1-2 1 Corinthians 2:13 2 Peter 1:18-21 Revelation Is Designed to Multiply Faith in Jesus 1 Peter 1:12 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Jo…
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 1:3-9 Download the Group Guide The Resurrection Is the Revelation of Everything that Matters 1 Peter 1:3-4 John 3:3-4 John 11:25-26 Romans 8:11 Enduring Faith Looks to Future Glory 1 Peter 1:5-7 Philippians 3:8-12 Ephesians 1:13-14 Faith in Jesus Offers Joy Too Big for Words 1 Peter 1:8-9 1 Corinthians 15:19-22 Application …
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Main Scripture - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Download the Group Guide Christian Culture Is Distinct from the World 1 Peter 1:1 John 15:20 John 16:1-2 Acts 1:8 Election Is God Moving You to a Distinct Culture 1 Peter 1:1-2 John 15:16 Ephesians 1:4-5 Romans 8:29 Election Sets You Apart for Obedience 1 Peter 1:2 Hebrews 10:14 1 Corinthians 6:11 Philippians 1:6 Appl…
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Main Scripture - Ephesians 5:21-6:1 Download the Group Guide Family is a Gift from God Ephesians 5:21-27 Proverbs 31:10-12 Psalm 127:3-5 1 Corinthians 7:2-5, 25-31 1 Timothy 3:2, 4 Your Family is Your Nearest Neighbor Ephesians 5:28-31 Deuteronomy 6:1-15 1 Timothy 5:8 Proverbs 13:22 Family is Not for the Sake of Family Ephesians 5:32-6:1 Genesis 2:…
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Main Scripture - Matthew 5:13-16 Download the Group Guide Engage the Culture with Objective Reality Matthew 5:13-16 Ephesians 4:17-20 Engage the Culture with the Gospel of Christ Matthew 5:15-16 James 4:4 Ephesians 5:11 2 Corinthians 2:14 Engage the Culture by Building a Better One Genesis 1:28 1 Peter 1:18-19 Ephesians 6:4 John 17:16-17 Engage the…
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Main Scripture - Ephesians 3:7-11 Download the Group Guide If You Live Jesus’ Mission, You Will Build His Church Ephesians 3:7-11 Ephesians 1:19-23 The Church Is Jesus’ Vision for Discipleship Matthew 16:18 Ephesians 4:11-13 1 Corinthians 12:14-15, 27 Without the Church, You Will Not Endure Ephesians 2:19-22 Romans 12:3-5 Hebrews 10:23-27 We Build …
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Main Scripture - Matthew 9:36-38 Download the Group Guide You Don’t Define the Mission of Jesus Matthew 9:36-38 John 4:35-38 The Mission Is Multiplying Your Faith in Others Matthew 9:37-38 Matthew 28:19-20 Mark 1:17 John 17:18-20 Discipleship Must Be Measured Colossians 1:28-29 John 15:8 Ephesians 4:13-14 1 Corinthians 13:11 The Harvest Is Plentifu…
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Main Scripture - John 1:17 Download the Group Guide Redemption Is the Work of Jesus for Sinners John 1:17 Romans 3:21-26 We Need God’s Grace to Be Redeemed John 1:17 Romans 5:18-21 Galatians 3:11-13 Grace Necessitates Bold Commitment to Truth John 1:17 2 John 1:9 1 Timothy 4:16 Hebrews 13:8-9 The Gospel Is Proclaimed through Word and Deed Philippia…
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