Episodes

Monday Aug 25, 2025
8.24.2025 - The Essense of Faith
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Pastor Jim Renke will begin a series through Faith: The Call of the Gospel from Hebrews 11:1-7. Faith carries with it unique understandings and a powerful call. Are you ready to exercise faith? Let God direct and empower your faith and the rewards will be forever.

Monday Aug 18, 2025
8.17.2025 - Persevering Saints
Monday Aug 18, 2025
Monday Aug 18, 2025
In this week's message, Pastor Jim Renke led us through Hebrews 10:32–39, reminding us of our call to persevere in the gospel of Christ. Even in the face of tension and trial, we were encouraged to keep following Jesus, walking His way in the world, and not giving up on the journey. Our prayer is that the message strengthened your faith and equipped you to continue standing with Him.
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
8.10.2025 - The Closer We Get
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
In the person of Jesus, we are given access to a relationship with God. The closer we get to him, the more we will know the security of His love and His work on our behalf. This morning, Pastor Jim Renke will walk us through Hebrews 10:19-25 which gives us a path to grow in the security God and his promises give us. Let’s find the joy of living closely with God.

Monday Aug 04, 2025
8.3.2025 - In the Face of Uncertainty
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
This week at Village Church, Pastor Jim Renke opens Hebrews 9:23–28 and reminds us of the unshakable truths we can cling to in uncertain times. Join us as we gather at the Lord’s Table and celebrate the finished work of Christ. Listen or watch now!

Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
7.27.2025 - It's Ours Now
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
In this week's message, Pastor Jim Renke, is preaching a powerful message titled It's Ours Now from the sermon series: Christ, Our Secure Hope, a deep dive into Hebrews. This week we will look at Hebrews 9:1-14 and talking about the effects of salvation that we have access to right now!

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
7.20.2025 - Show Them Jesus - Missionary Jeff Granger
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Join us for a powerful message from Jeff Granger, missionary to Village Church of Lincolnshire and part of Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru Military), stationed in Monterey, California. In this sermon titled "Show Them Jesus", Jeff unpacks the heart of John 12:20–22, where a group of seekers come with a simple, profound request: “We wish to see Jesus.”
Be challenged and encouraged as Jeff reminds us of our calling to live in such a way that others can see Jesus through us—clearly, personally, and powerfully.
📖 Listen, reflect, and share this timely message with others who long to live out the gospel.

Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
7.13.2025 - The Cornerstone Confession - Seth Williams
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
In this episode Seth Williams, the Director of Youth & Families at Village Church of Lincolnshire delivers an amazing message on Matthew 16:13-18. Asking the question, "Who do YOU say that He is?" and if you have answered that question, what will you do with that knowledge? Enjoy.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
7.6.2025 - Christ, Our Secure Hope - It's Better Now
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In “It’s Better Now” from Hebrews 8:1–13, Pastor Jim Renke unpacks the profound truth that Jesus is the high priest of a better covenant—one that is perfect, permanent, and personal. Unlike the old covenant written on stone, this new covenant is written on our hearts. Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice, His heavenly ministry, and His intimate relationship with His people mean that we no longer strive under the weight of law but live in the freedom of grace. This message reminds us that because of Jesus, we now have full access to God, full forgiveness of sins, and full assurance of hope. It truly is better now.

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
6.29.2025 - Christ, Our Secure Hope - Enough Forever
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
In this episode, Pastor Jim Renke will be leading us through Hebrews 7:23-28. We’ll be finding out that our true and lasting security comes because of the nature of Christ’s work for us and all humanity. Come, be encouraged, and strengthened in your faith as we renew our trust in Him.

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
6.22.2025 - Christ, Our Secure Hope - A New God-Connection
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
We can find joy in celebrating the gift of a new kind of priest in Jesus our Lord. He mediates a different kind of covenant between God and his people. This morning, we will look at Hebrews 7:1-22 and begin our look at this new relationship with God.

