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Send us a text In this episode of the Village Sermon Podcast, Pastor Susan Cepin launches the Village Church’s series on Philippians. She opens with an exploration of the letter’s background, touching on Paul, the city of Philippi, the nature of 1st-century letters, and the central theme of Philippians 1:6. Susan invites the congregation to reflect on Paul’s deep gratitude fo

Send us a text In this episode of The Village Church's sermon series on the Shema, pastoral intern Daniel McConnell takes up the final section, centering on Deuteronomy 6:6-9. With thoughtful insight, he explores practical ways for us to immerse ourselves in God’s word. McConnell reminds us that while this journey demands our effort, Scripture—particularly in the words of the p

Send us a textIn this episode of the Village Sermon podcast, Pastor Eric explores Deuteronomy 6:5, focusing on the Shema and the word Ahavah. He begins by guiding us through the opening of the Shema, urging us to reflect on what truly forms the foundation of our lives. From there, he explains the rich meaning of Ahavah, calling the community to consider deeply what it means to love

Send us a text In this episode of the Village Sermons podcast, Pastor Eric kicks off a three-week series centered around the Shema. He zooms in on Deuteronomy 6:4, offering fresh insight into this ancient prayer. Pastor Eric invites us to consider the Shema as a "vaccine prayer"—a spiritual practice that helps realign us with Reality. By directing our hearts to truly listen, the

Send us a textIn this episode of the Village Church podcast, Pastor Susan Cepin continues our series, "Healing the City, One Person at a Time." She opens with a discussion on Moses' meeting with God at Mt. Sinai, drawing a connection to the transfiguration of Jesus in Mark 9. Susan then shifts her attention to the healing of the demon-possessed boy, examining how Jesus’ interacti

Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Pastor Eric continues his sermon series at the Village Church, focusing on the theme of "Healing the City One Person at a Time." This week's discussion centers on understanding the city itself—what constitutes a city and how we, as individuals, can see ourselves as ambassadors to our communities, particularly Tucson. Pastor Eric delves into

Send us a textIn this podcast, Pastor Eric's sermon on healing explores how the Village comprehends the healing process. He emphasizes that ultimate healing is found through the cross, offering a profound transformation in both identity and purpose. Pastor Eric also examines Galatians 6 and Hebrews 10:24-25, highlighting the need for us to care for one another. He underscores the i

Send us a text Catch the latest episode of the Village Sermons podcast! Russ Lewis takes us deeper into our Books of the Bible series, focusing on the Letter of James. In this episode, he explores its profound insights on faith, works, and community living. Don't miss it! Support the showThe Village Church's sermon podcast is a weekly source of inspiration and guidance for the comm

Send us a textIn this recent Village sermons podcast, David Sommitz continues the Books of the Bible series, focusing on the letter to the Hebrews. He adopts a unique approach, employing the inductive method of study—observation, interpretation, and application—to help the community grasp the letter's message. David emphasizes the repeated use of "therefore" in the letter and s

Send us a text Pastor Rod shares his insights on the book of Philemon in this episode of the Village Church sermons. He explores how Paul skillfully encourages Philemon to make the right decision concerning his runaway slave, using moral persuasion and spiritual guidance. Pastor Rod's thoughtful commentary reveals the depth and significance of Paul's message, highlighting its relev