At VGBC, we believe very strongly that God has spoken and communicated to us in the Bible. Because of this conviction, our preaching is based on God’s Word. The responsibility of the preacher is to discover what the biblical text means and explain it in a way that the congregation will understand. We are committed to expository preaching, which simply means we want to expose the clear meaning of the text. We want you to be able to read along in your Bible and be able to verify that what is being taught from the pulpit is consistent with what the text says. We also believe that the goal of preaching is application and lives changed for God’s glory. We want you to be challenged and encouraged, and we hope
you are changed to be more like Christ as a result of hearing His Word.
Current Series
Kingdom Stories
Sermon Series by Dr. Chris Moore
In this sermon series, we are going through the parables of Jesus. Of all the words of Jesus that are recorded for us, 35% were spoken in parables. One reason Jesus used stories to communicate is because He was a master at communicating. He knew that we love stories. He had the ability to draw people into a story, and then drive home the point. As we look at the parables we will become better equipped for life in the Kingdom of God.
The Talents
In this parable, Jesus tells a story about a master who entrusted his servants and expected them to work hard and make a profit with what he gave them. We discover God expects us to serve Him faithfully and we will give an account for all we have been given.
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- Aug 4, 2019The TalentsThe TalentsIn this parable, Jesus tells a story about a master who entrusted his servants and expected them to work hard and make a profit with what he gave them. We discover God expects us to serve Him faithfully and we will give an account for all we have been given.
- Jul 28, 201911th Hour Workers11th Hour WorkersIn this parable, we discover God’s Kingdom is different from the way our world usually works. We are reminded we should be grateful because we can identify with the 11th hour workers. When we realize we have experienced God’s grace, we begin to have a different perspective.
- Jul 21, 2019Unforgiving ServantUnforgiving Servant
In this sermon we learn that people who have been shown mercy will show mercy to others. We discover why we should forgive and how to get motivated to forgive. We also address some difficult and practical questions related to forgiveness.
- Jul 14, 2019Wheat and WeedsWheat and WeedsAs we explore the parable of the wheat and the weeds, we discover several life principles for navigating this world. We learn God’s good world has been corrupted, God is in control but allows evil, and He triumphs in the end.
- Jun 23, 2019Four SoilsFour SoilsMatthew 13:1-23 In this parable, we discover four types of soil that represent four ways people respond to the message of Jesus. We learn there are multiple ways to reject Jesus, and we are encouraged to keep hearing, believing, and bearing fruit.
- Jun 16, 2019LostLostLuke 15:11-32 In this sermon, we look at the parable of the prodigal son. We discover there are two ways to be lost. The first way is obvious and is represented by the younger son. The second way to be lost is more subtle, and we discover this is what the parable is about.
- Jun 9, 2019The Rich FoolThe Rich FoolIn this parable, Jesus addresses money and wealth. We often don’t think of ourselves as wealthy, but we have far more than most people. We learn what it means to be rich toward God.
- Jun 2, 2019The Great BanquetThe Great BanquetIn this sermon we are reminded about the great banquet that will take place when Christ returns. We learn from those who reject the invitation and from those who accept the invitation. We also discover something important about the Host of the celebration.
- May 26, 2019The Rich Man & LazarusThe Rich Man & LazarusIn this parable, we discover two themes. The first one involves a great reversal. Those who are rich toward themselves and not rich toward God will have nothing in the end but misery. This reversal sets the stage for the main point, which is the sufficiency of God’s Word. We discover why God’s Word is all we really need.
Past Series
Major Message of the Minor Prophets
February 2019 - May 2019
Special Sermons
Stand alone sermons from Dr. Chris Moore
Guest Speakers
Sermons from our other ministers, guest speakers, or missionaries
Walking Worthy
September 2018 - February 2019
Discovering VGBC
August 2018 - September 2018
We Believe
Summer 2017 & 2018 Series
The King and the Kingdom
2018 January - May Sermon Series
Applying the Gospel
December 2017 - January 2018
Christmas Sermons
December 2017
Perspective
September 2017 - December 2017
Making Disciples
August 2017 - September 2017
Knowing Jesus
January 2017 - July 2017
Christmas Spirit
December 2016
Lessons from a Fish
July 2016 - November 2016
Mission Statement
May 2016 - July 2016
Ancient Psalms, Timeless Truth
March 2016 - July 2016
Joy to the World
December 2015
Galatians
October 2015 - February 2016
VGBC Values
September 2015 - October 2015