Village Church

Core Class - “Introduction to Ethics”
Mondays, 6:30p - 8p
8 Weeks, Starting September 16

Find more class details and RSVP here: https://villagechurchrva.com/events/core-class-intro-to-ethics

Class Topics:

WEEK 1 – Idolatry Today
Introduction and 1st Commandment

WEEK 2 – How to Worship
Metaethics and 2nd and 3rd Commandments

WEEK 3 – When to Worship
Normative Perspective and 4th Commandment

WEEK 4 – Authority in the Family, Church, and State
Normative Perspective and 5th Commandment

WEEK 5 – Life, Death, and War
Situational Perspective and 6th Commandment

WEEK 6 – Marriage, S*x, and Divorce
Existential Perspective and 7th Commandment

WEEK 7 – Poverty and Wealth
Christ and Culture and the 8th Commandment

WEEK 8 – Spiritual Maturity
Spiritual Maturity and the 9th and 10th Commandments

More info and RSVP here: https://villagechurchrva.com/events/core-class-intro-to-ethics

Core Class - Introduction to Ethics — Village Church Core Class - “Introduction to Ethics Mondays, 6:30p-8p Starting September 16

If you are new or visiting for the first time we would like to invite you to Intro to Village on Sunday September 1st.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the church and what it looks like to be a part of what God is doing here at Village. We would love the chance to get to know you better, and to see how we can help you take next steps in following Jesus.

This will take place right after the 9 and 11am services. Childcare is provided and you do not have to RSVP.

The fall season of Community Groups starts back soon, with groups meeting in homes every week starting Sept 9.

Community Groups are an essential part of church life at Village. If you’d like to learn more or get connected to a group, visit: https://villagechurchrva.com/community-groups

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 16 - "The God Who Makes Covenants"

Pastor Steve Gentry
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 20

Watch Out for Deception from Sinners
- 1 Samuel 20: 1-7
- Numbers 32: 23
- Psalm 52: 1-3
- Ephesians 5: 6

Christian Love Is About Covenant Faithfulness
- 1 Samuel 20: 8-17
- Psalm 136: 1-3
- Galatians 6: 10
- 1 John 4: 20-21

The Wrath of the Wicked Has No Peace
- 1 Samuel 20: 27-34
- Romans 3: 13-18
- Psalm 141: 9-10

The Only Real Peace Is Within a Covenant with God
- 1 Samuel 20: 35-42
- Romans 5: 1
- Isaiah 26: 3

Application Points:
- Beware the consequences of sin’s deception
- Follow the example of God’s steadfast love through your commitments
- Watch out for the wrath of the ungodly
- Define your life by the perfect love and peace of God

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 16 - "The God Who Makes Covenants" Pastor Steve Gentry00:00 - Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 2005:12 - Watch Out for Deception from Sinners- 1 Samuel 20: 1-7- Numbers 32: 23- Psalm 52: 1-3- Ephesia...

We just baptized 15 people yesterday! If you are interested in obeying Jesus through believers baptism, you can sign up for our next class now. We would love the chance to baptize you during one of our Sunday morning Worship Services. Click here to sign up: https://villagechurchrva.com/baptism

Homeschool Summit
Saturday, August 17
9a - 11a at the church

The Village Church Homeschool Community is available for free to anyone who calls Village Church home! The community meets Wednesdays at the church during the school year.

The Homeschool Summit is a time for:
* Encouragement: You can do this!
* Equipping: Gain a vision for homeschooling and practical tips for success.
* Exhortation: Aim high with your expectations of what can be accomplished!

More info here:

Homeschool Summit — Village Church Saturday, Aug 17 9a - 11a

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 15 - "The God Who Stops the Wicked"

Pastor Steve Gentry
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 19

05:18 - God Will Use Sin as a Judgment on A Person’s Life
- 1 Samuel 19: 1-10
- 1 Samuel 16: 14
- Genesis 50: 20
- Matthew 12: 43-45
- Proverbs 16: 4

22:25 - Good People Employ Strategy to Stop Evil
- 1 Samuel 19: 11-17
- Exodus 1: 15-21
- Joshua 2: 3-5
- James 2: 25

37:38 - When the Going Gets Tough, Your Only Option Is to Trust God
- 1 Samuel 19: 18-24
- Isaiah 41: 10
- Psalm 50: 15

46:10 - Application Points:
- Repent of sin to prevent being deceived by sin
- Replace evil with holiness
- Strategize on how to apply your faith to defeat evil
- Think through how to apply ethics in every situation
- Trust God always, but especially when the going gets tough

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 15 - "The God Who Stops the Wicked" Pastor Steve Gentry00:00 - Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 1905:18 - God Will Use Sin as a Judgment on A Person’s Life- 1 Samuel 19: 1-10- 1 Samuel 16: 14- Genesis...

The Village Church Homeschool Community is available for free to anyone who calls Village Church home! The community meets Wednesdays at the church during the school year.

Homeschool Summit
Saturday, August 17
9a - 11a at the church

The Homeschool Summit is a time for:
* Encouragement: You can do this!
* Equipping: Gain a vision for homeschooling and practical tips for success.
* Exhortation: Aim high with your expectations of what can be accomplished!

More info here:

Homeschool Summit — Village Church Saturday, Aug 17 9a - 11a

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 13 - "The God Who Slays Giants"

Pastor Steve Gentry
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 17

There Is No Room for Cowardice in Trusting God
1 Samuel 17: 4-11; 24-27
Deuteronomy 31: 6
Revelation 21: 8
Proverbs 29: 25

Courage Is Built through a Process of Discipleship
1 Samuel 17: 28-37
Psalm 56: 3-4
1 Corinthians 16: 13
Proverbs 28: 1

Trust God Enough to Get in the Fight
1 Samuel 17: 41-51
Psalm 138: 3
Philippians 1: 20
Joshua 10: 25

Application Points:
- Embrace the call to a courageous faith
- Never accept the slander of naysayers
- Prepare for battle in discipleship
- Form a strategy to be courageous
- Get in the fight and trust Jesus

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 13 - "The God Who Slays Giants" Pastor Steve GentryMain Scripture - 1 Samuel 17There Is No Room for Cowardice in Trusting God- 1 Samuel 17: 4-11- 1 Samuel 17: 24-27- Deuteronomy 31: 6- Reve...

Join us for a morning of Man Talks.

This Saturday, July 27
8:30 am - 10:00 am

* Coffee, bagels, and donuts

* Encouragement and equipping on a topic related to biblical manhood

* Fellowship with other men from Village Church

No RSVP needed, just show up!

Man Talks — Village Church Saturday, July 27 8:30am - 10:00am

The latest episode of the Converge Podcast is out now - “A Christian Response to Political Polarization."

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss political polarization in America and the church’s response. It is not the time for pastors to call for fake unity with forces that seek to destroy our way of life. Scripture is clear that Christians should seek a quiet and peaceful life, and that means opposing those who would prevent that.

Find the podcast on every major platform and youtube - links in the comments.

Converge Podcast: A Christian Response to Political Polarization | S:04 EP:16 In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss political polarization in America and the church’s response. It is not the time for pastors to call for...

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 12 - "The God Who Looks On the Heart"

Pastor Chris Bolt
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 16

Past Failure Is No Excuse for Present Disobedience
- 1 Samuel 16: 1-5
- Philippians 4:12
- Philippians 4:19
- Matthew 6:31-33
- Genesis 22:7-8
- Ezekiel 36:22-27, 32

God Knows About Everything Inside of You
- 1 Samuel 16:6-13
- John 2:23-25
- Psalm 51:1-6
- 1 John 3:19-22

Spiritual Service Is Always Significant
- 1 Samuel 16:14-23
- Luke 12:48
- Luke 16:10-13
- Exodus 31:1-6
- Romans 12:3-8
- Ecclesiastes 9:10

Application Points:
- Always obey God without fear or hesitation
- Pursue personal integrity in everything
- Make yourself available and able to be used by God

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 12 - "The God Who Looks On the Heart" Pastor Chris BoltMain Scripture - 1 Samuel 16Past Failure is No Excuse for Present Disobedience- 1 Samuel 16: 1-5- Philippians 4: 12- Philippians 4: 19- Matt...

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 11 - "The God Who Commands Movement"

Pastor Steve Gentry
Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 14

10:24 - When You Are Obeying God, Move Until He Stops You
1 Samuel 14:1-7
Acts 1:8
Matthew 28:19

25:04 - Faith Is an Invitation to a Dangerous Life
1 Samuel 14:6-13
Hebrews 11:33-34; 36-38
Matthew 10:16

38:53 - Faith Aligns Your Mind with God’s Commitments
1 Samuel 14:24-30

45:34 - Application Points:
- Do things to show your faith in Jesus
- Move forward until God says “stop”
- Engage the hostile culture with the truth of God
- Break commitments that don’t make much of Jesus
- Stop wasting your life

Dispatches from 1 Samuel: Week 11 - "The God Who Commands Movement" Pastor Steve Gentry00:00 - Main Scripture - 1 Samuel 1410:24 - When You Are Obeying God, Move Until He Stops You- 1 Samuel 14: 1-7- Acts 1: 8- Matthew 28: 19...