The Village Church - Sermons

Houses & Vineyards

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Sep 7, 2025
Delve into a transformative journey from addiction to faith, showcasing the power of hope and community. Explore the gospel's role in bridging humanity's separation from God and its profound effects on society. Discover how the cultural mandate empowers individuals to cultivate beauty and order in a fallen world. Engage with the call to live authentically as 'salt and light,' using one's gifts to impact lives and restore goodness. Embrace the message of grace, prayer, and hospitality as essential components of a thriving Christian life.
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ANECDOTE

Guard Tower Return To Faith

  • A man described a late-night guard tower moment where he returned to faith after years of addiction and distance from church.
  • He moved home, got baptized in 2019, and credits ongoing spiritual growth and community for his recovery.
INSIGHT

Christ's Cosmic Reconciliation

  • Colossians declares Christ as creator and reconciler of all things, not merely a human teacher.
  • Chandler emphasizes Jesus' cosmic lordship and that his blood reconciles the whole cosmos, restoring creation.
INSIGHT

Redemption Reaffirms Cultural Work

  • Redemption reaffirms the creation mandate: saved people resume cultivating a world that honors God.
  • Chandler cites James Davidson Hunter to show salvation includes restoring culture and human flourishing.
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