The Village Church - Sermons That You May Know
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Mar 8, 2026 A sermon exploring assurance of eternal life through communion with God and the finished work of Jesus. Listeners hear about confronting false teachings, the role of prayer in building confidence, and practical guidance for when to pray versus when to confront. The message offers spiritual diagnostics and invitations to a deeper, ongoing prayer life.
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Hog Infestation Example Of Small Sins Growing
- Cody uses a hog infestation on his Brazos River property to illustrate how small, cute sins grow destructive if ignored.
- He recounts his wife's initial reluctance then horror upon seeing a tusker carry a fawn, prompting him to buy a more effective rifle.
Assurance Means Knowing You Have Eternal Life
- John wrote 1 John so believers would have assurance they possess eternal life now, not just a future hope.
- Cody explains eternal life is present and active inside believers, producing confidence amid trials and doubt.
Preach Scripture To Crush Personal Lies
- Combat personal lies by preaching Scripture to yourself and increasing biblical literacy.
- Cody models confessing his own work-driven lie and says Bible study and church training supply the 'ammo' to fight those lies.
