In this episode, Russ Lewis kicks off the Village Church's series on the books of the Bible. He begins by examining 1 Thessalonians, bringing Paul's message to life for the congregation. With a keen eye, he highlights Paul's brief stay in Thessalonica, emphasizing the significance of this short visit. Paul, despite the limited time, laid a foundational blueprint for godly living that resonates even today. Russ meticulously unpacks these teachings, showing how Paul's words provide timeless guidance for leading a life pleasing to God. As he delves into the text, he makes it clear how these ancient words continue to speak to us, challenging and inspiring believers to strive for holiness in their everyday lives. This series promises to be an enlightening journey through the scriptures, with each episode offering deep insights and practical applications for the modern Christian.
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 purpose.
Week by week, the pastors and leaders explore the deep rhythms of Christian discipleship—prayer, fasting, generosity—not as isolated duties but as part of a larger, richer, and more beautiful whole. They unpack these ancient practices in light of Jesus himself, the one in whom heaven and earth have come together. But they also turn their attention to the realities of everyday life—relationships, finances, the struggles and joys of being human—demonstrating how the gospel is not merely about what we believe but about how we live as God's renewed people in the present age.
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