Advent Foreshadowed: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Genesis 3:15

The Village Chapel - 12/01/2024

The Old Testament presents us with a beautiful tapestry of anticipation, weaving together promises, prophecies, and types that all point forward to and find their fulfillment in Jesus.

As we gather to observe Advent we celebrate the fulfillment of these elements foreshadowing the first appearance of Christ, who came to dwell among us and the second appearance when Christ will return to consummate His kingdom and set the world to rights.

Join Pastor Jim as he reminds us that while Advent season begins in the dark, with longing in our hearts, it invites us to wait with hope for the coming of the Light of the World. We are the people of Advent, remembering God’s faithfulness in the past and trusting in His promises for the future!

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Stir Up Sunday!

Jeremiah 23:5-6

The Village Chapel - 11/24/2024

Thanksgiving is upon us, and the Advent season lies just around the corner. Many of us will gather with family and loved ones, sing carols, light candles, and reflect on the profound mystery of the Incarnation—when God became one of us.

But why did Christ become one of us? How does that supernatural act offer real hope for the brokenhearted, the disappointed, or those struggling under clouds of darkness and despair? Is there something about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas that runs deeper than nostalgia, sentimentality, or holiday romanticism?

In many Christian traditions worldwide, the last Sunday before Advent is known as Stir Up Sunday. Join Pastor Jim as he explores how the truth of Jesus' coming offers believers inextinguishable hope, unexplainable peace, and unshakeable joy. Discover how these gifts flow from living in union with Christ, being transformed daily by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Pride and Shame Encounter Jesus

The Gospel According to Luke - Luke 7:36-50

The Village Chapel - 11/17/2024

In Luke 7, Jesus is invited to dinner at a Pharisee’s house. What happens next is both awkward and uncomfortable, yet profoundly beautiful, as Jesus encounters a woman publicly known as a sinner. Pride meets shame, and Jesus reveals the truth of the debt we all owe and the lavish grace on offer to everyone. As we wrestle with our inner narratives, it's essential to understand where our identity is found and sourced. Join Pastor Matt as he teaches us through Luke 7:36-50 and helps us explore the love of God in Christ for all of us.

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