Thy Kingdom Come, My Kingdom Go
Luke 17:20-37
The Village Chapel - 06/29/2025

In a world where uncertainty and fear often dominate the headlines, Jesus’ words in Luke 17:20-37 invite us to look beyond the chaos and consider a deeper reality: the Kingdom of God that has come in Jesus and that will come in its fullness when He comes again. As Jesus nears the cross, his message becomes urgent—challenging spiritual blindness, warning against indifference to the things of God.

This passage presses us to ask: Are we prepared for the day when Christ’s Kingdom comes in all its glory? Jesus’ teaching is both a warning and a comfort—urging us to pay attention to what truly matters, to live with hope, and to long for the day when all things are set right. “Thy Kingdom Come” is more than a phrase; it’s a humbling prayer that welcomes the reign of Christ in every part of life and implicitly asks for God’s help to transform our hearts. Join Pastor Tommy as we explore together what it means to live as people marked by readiness, faith, and hope in the coming King.

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What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?
Luke 17:1-19

The Village Chapel - 06/22/2025

When Jesus speaks, disciples lean in. Not just because His words are powerful, but because they are also personal. Luke 17 is one of those moments. Jesus isn’t speaking to the crowds here—He’s talking to His disciples. To those who claim to follow Him.

What He says isn’t flashy or sensational. It’s not the kind of content that trends or would go viral. But it is the kind of teaching that builds the deep foundation of a resilient, joyful, Christ-centered life. In these verses, Jesus gives us a portrait of discipleship that is marked by humility, forgiveness, faith, and a heart that delights in serving beyond what is required.

Then, in a surprising turn, He walked the outskirts of a Samaritan village to show us something even deeper: that true disciples are those who overflow with gratitude—those who return to Jesus, fall at His feet, and glorify God with thankful hearts.

Join Pastor Jim as he helps us consider four characteristics of those who follow Jesus—and one unexpected picture of what it looks like when grace really takes root. Because Jesus isn’t merely calling us to believe in certain facts about Him—He’s calling us to become like Him in all we do and say.

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Across the Great Divide
Luke 16:14-31

The Village Chapel - 06/15/2025

Luke 16 begins with a conversation Jesus has with his disciples about faithfulness with money and righteous stewardship in the kingdom. He continues that conversation with the Pharisees, who are lovers of money and need to be reminded of the sanctity and reverence of God’s Law. Jesus tells them a fascinating story of two men and five brothers, separated by a great chasm, both in this life and the next. Join us as we look at how the Law and the kingdom of God intersect, and how the love of Christ carries us across the great divide.

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Shrewdness, Stewardship & Submission in the Kingdom
Luke 16:1-13

The Village Chapel - 06/08/2025

In the three parables of Jesus in Chapter 15 of Luke's gospel, we saw how precious lost people are to God. The parable of the prodigal son ended with the father explaining to his older son that all the father has already belongs to him. In Chapter 16, Jesus speaks to his disciples about faithfulness with money, a small thing compared to eternal treasure. We are reminded that righteous stewardship begins with the acknowledgement that all we have been given by our Father still belongs to Him and we are accountable for how we use it in His kingdom.

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The Fellowship of the Forgiven
Luke 15

The Village Chapel - 06/01/2025

Have you ever lost something precious—something you feared was gone for good—only to experience the overwhelming relief and joy of finding it again? In Luke 15, Jesus tells a trio of parables about lost things: a sheep, a coin, and two sons. Each story offers a window into the heart of God for those who are lost.

This week, join us as we explore what it means to be lost and what it means to be sought and found by a pursuing God. The ground is level at the foot of the cross, and the invitation to join the fellowship of the forgiven is open to all who would turn to Jesus.

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Real Discipleship, Real Cost, Real Impact
Luke 14:25-35

The Village Chapel - 05/25/2025

You were made for more. More than mere survival. More than greater success. More than just discovering your “self”. Beneath every craving for purpose, every longing to belong, and every restless ache for something more—is a deeper call. It’s the voice of Jesus, saying, “Follow Me.”

But His call on our lives isn’t a casual invitation. It’s a summons to a whole new way of being and living—to a life where Christ is not merely an accessory, but at the very core and center. A life where our loves are reordered, where meaning runs deep, and our stories get rewritten in light of eternity.

Join Pastor Jim for this study Luke 14:25-35 where we’ll explore what it really means to follow Jesus. Not just to believe in Him, but to follow Him so closely you walk in His dust. Not just to receive His gifts, but to also live under the freedom of His Lordship. Not just to become more religious—but to live a life of real impact, following Jesus as one of His disciples!

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The Table Set by Grace
Luke 14:1-24

The Village Chapel - 05/18/2025

What if true freedom begins with honesty? What if real joy grows in the soil of humility? What if grace doesn’t ask you to earn your seat—but simply invites you to come?

There is a table—where you don’t have to be a somebody to get a seat, where the humble become the joyful, and where outcasts, outsiders and the overlooked are all invited in.

Join Pastor Jim as he leads us into the house of a leader of the Pharisees in Luke 14 and Jesus opens our eyes to a banquet of scandalous welcome, where grace rewrites the guest list. This is The Table Set by Grace—and there’s room for you.

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The Narrow Door Is Open Wide
Luke 13

The Village Chapel - 05/11/2025

In Luke 13, Jesus reminds his listeners that there is a universal need for repentance, no matter the circumstances of their lives. The door to the kingdom is narrow, and for now, is flung open wide with an invitation to all to enter. But Jesus also warns us that at some point, that door will be closed. Join Pastor Matt as we study this passage and hear more about the relentless grace of God that pursues each and every one of us.

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