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The Village is a Neo-Monastic Mega House Church in Tucson Az.
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Send us a Text Message.Eric Cepin3-12-23Being a disciple is radical and extreme: Luke 9:23 is our anchor, our theme verse, that tells us to take up our cross and follow Jesus. We’ve been applying this idea to many different ideas: courage, waiting, hospitality, gender, ect. Today, we will talk about radical marriage...and this applies to singleness as well.ContinueSupport the Show.The Village Church's sermon podcast is a weekly source of inspiration and guidance for the community. Authenticit...
Send us a Text Message.Questions:1. Who gets to tell you who you are? (whether you know it or not, you have to wrestle withthis daily!)2. What holds your affection(s)? What is the object of your desire(s)? (The answer to thisquestion may help you with the first question!)3. A mind-blowing statement: Something you never knew: You have a body! This is brilliant!If you remember nothing else, remember this!Why would I be saying these things? Today we are talking about gender: Radical Gender.Every...
Send us a Text Message.Some questions:● What transforms hardship into discipline? Ans: Submission● To whom should we submit? Ans: The Father of spirits● What is the benefit? Ans: Peace, righteousness, life, goodness, holiness peaceRead MoreSupport the Show.The Village Church's sermon podcast is a weekly source of inspiration and guidance for the community. Authenticity is at the forefront of each episode, with Pastors Eric, Mark, Susan, and Michael delivering sermons that are grounded in trut...
Send us a Text Message.Two ideas to wrestle with today:We are all parents: you are a parent if you are in the kingdom of God.and Who is God calling you to parent? Radical parenting looks at parenting in a different way than you might think of it. In Mark 3, Jesus has been called insane and accused of being the devil and his family is worried. The crowd tells him his mother and brothers are there and Jesus takes this opportunity to turn this upsidedown.Continued ReadingSupport the ...
Send us a Text Message. This morning, we read I Peter 2:2-9. This was written by Peter, an apostle, and you can read his story in the Gospels and Acts. Peter wrote I and II Peter but most likely he dictated the first and wrote the second himself. The reason for that is that I Peter is a piece of beautiful literature and II Peter is just about the worst! This is an interesting sidenote. Continue Reading HERESupport the Show.The Village Church's sermon podcast is a weekly source of inspira...
Send us a Text Message.Today, I want to start with a beautiful picture of Martha Stewart saying, “Do you know that unwelcome guest that everyone wisheswould leave already?” This idea of theunwelcome guest is something we arefamiliar with: we talk about who iswelcome and unwelcome in our culture orour lives: if they are hard to live with andhard to engage with, we wish they wouldleave. We deal with this internally, bothfrom having such a guest and fromBEING such a guest.Continue Reading hereSu...
Send us a Text Message.We are in a series called Radical Discipleship: every single topic in this series is prefigured by “Radical” because we are talking about things that are extreme, cutting to the root or base of a matter. What are the basics, the essence, of following Jesus and how can we do this in the most extreme way possible?Luke 9:23: “And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” This is pretty darn extreme and ...
Send us a Text Message.Ask this question: Is it worth it? (There is a Worth It TV show where they talk about items, tacos for example, at different price points and then they decide which one is truly worth it.) We need to ask “Is it really worth it to deny myself and take up my cross”? Is this worth it? We need to know what Jesus is offering because there is no reason to do this otherwise. If you read the NT, you could give a comprehensive statement of what is being offered. Even so, w...
Send us a Text Message.You can be radical for many reasons; radical means either getting down to the core of something or extreme. You can be a radical (extreme) fan of a football team. Discipleship means following Jesus and it can be extreme as Jesus said “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Your agenda is submitted under Jesus’s way. Also, you have to do this every day which is also extreme: the essence of following Jesus. Last ...
Send us a Text Message.Radical Courage is the first sermon in the Radical Discipleship series.Why radical? In planning for this series of sermons, there was one sermon called radical hospitality and one called radical evangelism and we figured out that everything is radical when you follow Jesus: in fact, Jesus said you have to deny yourself and take up your cross. We connect ourselves with crosses today but in the days of Jesus, the Roman empire kept people in line with crosses. People didn’...
Send us a Text Message.In his recent sermon on John 5:16-47, Pastor Eric illuminates how Jesus openly declares His divinity, underlining the fundamental truth that Jesus being God is essential for Christianity's significance. He insightfully discusses our common struggle: we often seek honor and validation from one another rather than turning our eyes towards God. This quest for human approval can lead us away from truly listening to and trusting in the Father. Pastor Eric encourages us to sh...
Send us a Text Message.In our latest podcast episode, Eric Lewis collaborates with Pastor Eric to explore John 5:1-15, focusing on the extraordinary healing at Bethesda's pool. They examine the heart of Jesus' poignant question: "Do you wish to be healed?" This inquiry extends beyond the man in the biblical story, reaching each member of the congregation.The conversation revolves around the importance of this question for the man at Bethesda and its significant impact on our lives today. Tune...
Send us a Text Message.Pastor Michael Cousineau recently guided us through an insightful exploration of John 4, delivering a sermon that was both engaging and thought-provoking. He skillfully illuminated the lengths to which Jesus traveled, not just in physical distance, but also in breaking societal norms by conversing alone with a Samaritan woman. Pastor Michael adeptly navigated the complex dynamics of this encounter, revealing how Jesus simultaneously perplexed and enlightened both the wo...
Send us a Text Message.In our ongoing exploration of the Gospel of John, Pastor Mark focused on John Chapter 3, specifically examining the profound interaction between Jesus and Nicodemus. This passage brings to light the concept of being 'born again', contrasting the realms of the flesh and the spirit. Mark delved into how the Spirit's movements stand in stark contrast to the tendencies of the flesh, offering a deep understanding of spiritual rebirth and transformation.Support the Show.The V...
Send us a Text Message.Pastor Eric Cepin explores John Chapter 2, posing the critical question: "What do you want from Jesus?" This inquiry challenges us to reflect on our intentions in seeking Christ. Unlike earthly figures, Jesus cannot be controlled, yet His love for us is unwavering. Pastor Eric emphasizes the importance Jesus places on the motives behind our worship. He acts, not out of condemnation, but to refine and redirect our devotion towards authenticity.Further, Pastor Eric sheds ...
Send us a Text Message.As 2023 concludes, Pastor Mark delivers a succinct message regarding the Village Church's annual tradition of 20 prayers. He extends a heartfelt invitation to the entire congregation, urging each member to pen 20 prayers for the upcoming year 2024. The allocation is as follows: five prayers dedicated to personal growth, five for family blessings, five for the church community's wellbeing, and five for the neighborhood, city, or the world. Pastor Mark encourages everyone...
Send us a Text Message. "The Way" - Advent Week 3 at The Village Church, Tucson AZIn this compelling sermon, Pastor Michael brings a profound depth to our Advent journey in Week 3, with his message titled "The Way." Delving into the rich textures of John 1's final section, he illuminates how Jesus not only represents 'the way' but also extends an invitation for us to join Him in this path.Pastor Michael skillfully demonstrates that Advent does more than just mark a season; it actively pa...
Send us a Text Message.In this insightful sermon, Pastor Mark explores the second week of Advent, focusing on John the Baptist as described in John 1. He thoughtfully examines John's sense of identity and his recognition of Jesus, drawing meaningful connections to our lives today.Pastor Mark discusses how John the Baptist saw himself and his crucial role in introducing Jesus as the Lamb of God. This exploration offers a clear understanding of John's perspective and its lasting impact. The ser...
Send us a Text Message.In this uplifting podcast episode, Pastor Eric embarks on the Advent journey with a stirring sermon focused on the theme of Light, drawn from the powerful verses of John 1:1-18. He guides us through a thoughtful exploration of how Advent is not just a season, but a transformative experience, urging us to allow Advent to 'parent' us. This unique perspective encourages listeners to reorient their lives, embrace instruction, and move into action during this holy season.Pas...
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