Urban Village Church

RN 7.27.14 - Storm Alert

Preacher: Chris Coon

We all have moments when we feel called to something risky and new. Fear and anxiety are natural responses. But we're if we're called to something else? This podcast looks at three very different individuals (Jeremiah, Storm, and Fannie Lou Hamer) to explore ways we can move forward in faith.  

HPW 7.20.14 - Lost in Loss

Preacher: Dawnn Brumfield

Scripture: Ruth 1

How can any of us manage to look ahead when so many of us are stuck in the grief of where we were?

How do we create something when we are still grieving the loss of what had been?

How do we start new relationships?

How do we pick up the pieces of our lives without bitterness?

Is it possible to experience the grief of a loss of identity AND to move fruitfully into something else, something new without bitterness, more sadness and with a sense of celebration?

Is it possible to recover from the grief? Is it possible to celebrate new life, new purpose in the midst of a sense of loss?

A visitation of the story of Naomi and her sense of loss, returning home after the death of her husband and sons, gives us insight into the process of restoration in the midst of grief.

AV 7.20.14 - Transgender and Christian

Preacher: Brittany Isaac 

Guest: Aidan Tharp

WP 7.20.14 - Revolutionary Leadership

Preacher: Annie MacNeal

Continuing our sermon series on unmasking superheroes and the surprises of our faith, we will look at Wonder Woman, Deborah and Barak from the Book of Judges, and Jesus Christ who revolutionized leadership, challenging society and the status quo. We, too, can be revolutionary leaders that focus on community, grace, and love and the Good News is...we don't have to do it alone! The text is Judges 4:1-10. 

RN 7.20.14 - Behind the Shield of Captain America

Preacher: Chris Coon

Captain America's shield is nearly indestructible when he confronts violence and those who want to put him away. As people of faith, we have a shield, as well. If we claim that the Lord is our shield, how does that enable and encourage us when we're called to confront violence in our own lives and cities? This podcast reflects on this question while unpacking the story of Cain and Abel, Genesis 4:1-16.

HPW 7.13.14 - You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry

Preacher: Emily McGinley

Scripture: Luke 13:10-21

Title: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry

Synopsis: What do the Hulk, Jesus, and gun violence have in common? Anger. Anger is a strong emotion that can be difficult to know what to do with. Like fire, it can consume and destroy or it can warm and protect. Listen in on how Jesus invites us to imagine a new way of being that moves from destruction to possibilities for new life.

AV 7.13.14 - Ending Violence

Preacher  Brittany Isaac

Scripture  Luke 22:47-52

Synopsis  Our world operates around violence but Jesus says, “no more of this!”

HPW 7.6.14 - God's Sufficient Grace

Preacher: Dawnn Brumfield

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Like the mutants, X-MEN, who had been gifted with extraordinary powers and had to learn to grow into using their powers for good and like Paul, who, despite his human frailties and weaknesses continued on the path that God had designed and desired for him, we are reminded of God’s sufficient grace.  This message reminds us that even when we know we are inadequate, despite presenting our best self, we will still fall woefully short BUT God’s grace is sufficient.

And it’s in this sufficient, God-given grace that we find the strength to keep going, keep moving and keep pushing forward allowing God to use our mutations, our weaknesses as a vessel toward advancing the kin-dom work here on earth.

AV 7.6.14 - Superhero Origin Stories

Preacher: Jonah Holm

Scripture  2 Corinthians 2:1-12 

RN 7.6.14 - Unmasked

Preacher: Chris Coon

When we think about superheroes, strength is probably one of the first characteristics that come to mind. But what happens when weakness turns out to be one's biggest asset? We'll explore what it means to be weak and how that can strengthen our faith as we introduce a new sermon series (and take a look at Spider-man). The text used is 2 Corinthians 12:1-10.