http://www.villagebible.org Village Bible Church || Sugar Grove, IL Podcasts en Village Bible Church || Sugar Grove, IL Podcasts Village Bible Church || Sugar Grove, IL no Village Bible Church || Sugar Grove, IL keith.duff@villagebible.org ℗ & © 2010 Village Bible Church || Sugar Grove, IL 720 Seizing Self-Control in a Self-Centered World Galatians 5:22-23 1. The definition of self-control Self-control is defined in the following ways: The governing of one’s desires The ability to avoid excesses, to stay within reasonable bounds The healthy regulation of our desires and appetites, preventing their excesses One who holds himself in 2. The danger of lacking self-control Self-centeredness will bring about a life of: Invasions Immorality Indecency 3. God’s demand for self-crucifixion This demand involves: A certain attitude A Christ-like activity All areas of life Time Accumulating things TV Temper Tastes Thought life Technology Temptation 4. The delight found in being Spirit-controlled This involves a: Powerful commitment Permanent connection Persistent cultivation http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/seizing-self-control-in-a-self-centered-world http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100829sermon.mp3 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:22:18 GMT Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/the-fruit-of-the-daygentleness http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100822sermon.mp3 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:36:22 GMT Dave Haidle Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons Great is Our Unfaithfulness Living Like God in an Unfaithful World Galatians 5:22-25 Fulfilling faithfulness in our lives means exploring: This attribute of God's. God's faithfulness is seen in: His sustaining of creation. His saving us from our sin. Each story found in Scripture. Three aspects of faithfulness. Faithfulness involves: Absolute honesty. Utter dependability. Unswerving loyalty. The areas where faithfulness is needed most. We need to be faithful when it come to our: Walk with God. Words. Life after the wedding. Family's well-being. Work. Witness. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/great-is-our-unfaithfulness-living-like-god-in-an-unfaithful-world http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100815sermon.mp3 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:31:34 GMT Tim Badal Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons Practicing Patience in an Impatient World Galatians 5:22-25 Practicing patience comes as we answer the following questions: 1. How do we define patience? Patience is a calm endurance in various circumstances that is based on the certainty that God is in control. 2. What makes patience so difficult? It goes against: The human condition. Our culture. 3. In what areas is patience to be displayed? When it comes to: Trouble: it helps us not give up. God’s plan: it helps not to speed up. Our enemies: it keeps us from being fed up. 4. How do we defend against impatience? Defending against impatience: Remember Jesus when your patience runs low. Build relationships with patient people. Release your impatience appropriately. Get ready for your patience to be tested. Rely on God’s help. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/practicing-patience-in-an-impatient-world http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100801sermon.mp3 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:00:50 GMT Tim Badal Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons Joy Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 [NIV]) Joy Culture's pathway to joy Christian's perspective on joy Joy Busters Unconfessed sin (Psalm 32:1-5) Unmet expectations (Philippians 1:12-14) Unresolved conflict (Philippians 4:2-3) Joy Builders Reflect our joy to others (Philippians 4:5a) Remember the Lord is near (Philippians 4:5b) Release problems through prayer (Philippians 4:6) Rest in God's provision of peace (Philippians 4:7) Revel in goodness amidst troublesome circumstances (Philippians 4:8) Respond by bringing joy to others (Philippians 4:9) http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/joy http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100718sermon.mp3 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:49:33 GMT Tim Hagan Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons Love Galatians 5:22-23 As we begin our series studying this fruit, we must remember: 1. The biblical principles surrounding the fruit of the Spirit. We cannot create fruit on our own. This fruit must be a complete package. This fruit has to do with Christian character. This fruit must be displayed both individually and corporately. This fruit does not yield its crop all at the same time. This fruit is the sum total of Christian living. This fruit isn't a competition. Bearing fruit is seen in our commitment. As one observes the first fruit mentioned we must be reminded of: 2. The preeminence of love. 3. The practice of love. 4. The people we are called to love. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/love http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100711sermon.mp3 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:38:47 GMT Tim Badal Fruit of the Spirit: Ripe in All Seasons Celebrate Your Independence Day 1 Peter 4:1-14 1. Prepare for battle (vs 1-6) A. Know your Captain (vs 1-2) 1. He came humbly 2. He served selflessly 3. He died willingly B. Know yourself (vs 3) 1. Tell someone else 2. Stop making excuses 3. Pray for God’s help 4. Give up something you like 5. Cling to God’s promises 6. Saturate yourself in the word 7. Fill your spare time with ministry C. Know your enemy (vs 4) D. Know the outcome (vs 5-6) 2. Perform your duty (vs 7-11) A. Pray with awareness (vs 7) B. Love with fervency (vs 8-9) C. Serve with power (vs 10-11) 3. Plan for eternity (vs 12-14) A. Rejoice in suffering (vs 12-13) B. Receive his blessing (vs 14) http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/celebrate-your-independence-day http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100704sermon.mp3 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:51:15 GMT Andrew Shearer Celebrate Your Independence Day 1 Peter 4:1-14 1. Prepare for battle (vs 1-6) A. Know your Captain (vs 1-2) 1. He came humbly 2. He served selflessly 3. He died willingly B. ... Final Words from a Faithful Friend 1 John 5:6-21 John concludes his letter by reminding us about: 1. This world's lust. John speaks of the : seriousness of sin scope of sin 2. This world's lord. Our text speaks of his: domain defeat John shows his affection by giving: 3. Some comforting words. This involves two great: feats finds facts 4. One last warning. Victory over idolatry involves: defining it. determining what idols are in your life. declaring independence. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/final-words-from-a-faithful-friend http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100627sermon.mp3 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:38:09 GMT Tim Badal Living in the Light Father Knows Best 1 John 5:13-15 1. We are family. Our family position is secure. Our future place is secure. 2. We have our Father’s full attention. We approach confidently. We ask accordingly. We are assured He hears us. 3. We know our Father follows through. He hears our requests. We have our answer. http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/father-knows-best http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100620sermon.mp3 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:02:36 GMT Dave Haidle Living in the Light I Only Want What is Best for You! 1 John 5:5-12 The portrait of a loving spiritual father 1. John’s heart: “I only want what is best for you!” The joy of fellowship in Christ The fulfillment of love lived out The safety in a ready defense 2. Beware the testimony of man The spirit of antichrist (then) The spirit of antichrist (now) 3. Consider the testimony of God’s work The water The blood The Spirit 4. Consider the testimony of God’s Word Whose word is greater? Secret knowledge or special revelation? Eternal life is only found in Jesus Christ 5. Understand the consequence of the testimony you choose Unbelief: God is made a liar; does not have the life Belief­: God’s witness indwelling; has the life; certain of it http://www.villagebible.org/sermon/i-only-want-what-is-best-for-you http://www.villagebible.org/mediafiles/20100613sermon.mp3 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:32:47 GMT Benjamin Hatton Living in the Light