Sermons

September 5, 2010
A Walk to Remember  (38 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Brent Paul and Fred Hagglund


August 22, 2010
Dazed and Confused  (38 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis

The series concludes with the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Though Mary and Joseph were greatly favoured by God, it did not necessarily mean their lives would be easy.


August 15, 2010
Dedication  (15 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis

Samuel was dedicate to the Lord as a baby. So was Jesus. And today, so were 3 very young Village Greeners.


August 8, 2010
Stronghold  (32 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  2 Corinthians 12:7-10

This message re-examines the major theme of the series; that our greatest strength, left undefended, can become our greatest spiritual liability.

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So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall.
1 Corinthians 10:12

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The trouble with steeling yourself against the harshness of reality is that the same steel that secures your life against being destroyed secures your life also against being opened up and transformed by the Holy Power that life itself comes from. Frederick Buechner


July 25, 2010
The Weight of Glory  (34 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  1 Corinthians 15:3-4

In this message we look at the life of the apostle Paul, known for his great faith and missionary heart. One simple truth shaped his life and motivated all that he did: "Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said."


July 18, 2010
Unprotected & Over-confident  (33 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis

When Solomon asked for wisdom God made him the wisest person who ever lived. But Solomon ended badly because he ignored one of his own proverbs: "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life" (Proverbs 4:23).

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Knowing what is right means little without the will to do what is right.

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The most important question to ask yourself when making a key decision is this: Considering my past experiences, current circumstances and future hopes and dreams, is this a wise decision?


July 11, 2010
Missteps Before a Fall  (29 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis

David was characterized as a man after God's own heart, but his problem with pride eventually led him to a great fall.

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Pride makes temptation look less menacing.

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When you flirt with temptation, you put your family, your future and your faith at risk.


July 4, 2010
All The Rage  (30 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis

Moses was a spiritual giant, yet his anger management problem prevented him from entering the Promised Land.

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We invariably fail God at our strong points. We're careful to guard our weaknesses and commit them to God. But when we don't commit our strengths to God, we open the door for sin to creep in.


June 27, 2010
What Can It Hurt?  (29 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  Genesis 20

Abraham - despite a glaring personal weakness - was a man of great faith who was used by God.


June 20, 2010
Transitions  (34 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  1 John 2:12-14

On this Father's Day, we hear about some of the assets we have that equip us for the transitions of life.


June 13, 2010
Just Imagine II  (36 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format  Study Guide in PDF format

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9

In this message, we discover 5 principles from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and see the practical implications of what it means to "Think Orange".

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When it comes to children, we shouldn't just data dump. We need to engage their hearts to draw them into a relationship with Jesus.

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You can't pass on to anyone something that is not a part of you.


June 6, 2010
Just Imagine I  (36 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format  Study Guide in PDF format

Speaker:  Jon Korkidakis
Passage:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9

If home is "red" because that's where the heart is, and church is "yellow" because that's where the light of truth is proclaimed, then we need to "think orange" ... combine the influence of home and church into a comprehensive discipleship tool that targets every generation.

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A lot of people don't feel church is relevant for their lives. That's because - when it comes to Christians - they hear a lot of chirping but they don't always see a lot of [Christian] living.


May 30, 2010
Discovering Our Future  (31 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format  Study Guide in PDF format

Speaker:  Brent Paul
Passage:  Haggai 2:10-23

Speaking through the prophet Haggai, God made some powerful promises to His people. Those promises are just as powerful for His people today.

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"Focus not on the past, but on the promise. For God's promise of salvation is yet to come. The best is yet to come."   D. Leggett

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"Biblical prophecy is designed by the Lord to be a stimulus to faith and action in the present."   D. Leggett


May 23, 2010
Relationship with God  (27 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format  Study Guide in PDF format

Speaker:  Brent Paul
Passage:  Haggai 1:12-2:9

“I am with you.” These words convey the important relationship we have with God. We learn from Haggai that the Lord God Almighty is indeed with us, sparking our enthusiasm, providing strength and giving us peace.

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Memories give us the roots we need to accomplish God's work. They are not meant to chain us to the past; they are meant to catalyze us toward the future.

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"Know that what seems insignificant today will be revealed as significant tomorrow."   L. Crabb


May 16, 2010
Determining Our Priority  (31 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format  Study Guide in PDF format

Speaker:  Brent Paul
Passage:  Haggai 1:1-12

Getting priorities straight is not a 20th-century invention. We can learn some powerful lessons from Haggai.

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"Revelation usually begins with God revealing us to ourselves. Only then does God reveal himself to us."   D. Benner


May 9, 2010
Active Parenting  (44 minutes) 		Sermon in MP3 format 

Speaker:  Sara Petker, Director, Forest Cliff Camp
Passage:  Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Even in today's complex, busy society, parent still are - or can be - the single biggest factor in the development of they children's character and values. But it doesn't happen by accident. Parents need a plan for discipling their kids ... a plan that is practical and personalized to each child.

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Truth is more often caught than taught.

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It's ironic that in our society, key values such as sex education, drug and alcohol use prevention, responsible media usage, financial stewardship and spiritual training are not often taught by parents. We leave it up to the school, and then we complain about how they do it.