The Village Church - Sermons For the Life of the Nations
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Nov 23, 2025 The podcast explores the profound idea that through the sacrifice of one, many lives are given new meaning. It shares the inspiring journey of C.T. Studd, who left fame to dedicate his life to missionary work. Pete highlights the urgent need to reach unreached populations and the practical sacrifices that come with it, including financial and personal comfort. Amidst challenges, there's hope in a vision where every nation worships together, urging listeners to consider their part in this mission.
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Death Leads To Nations' Life
- The sermon links Jesus' sacrificial death to Christians' willingness to die to self for global mission.
- Through one death came life, and through many sacrificial lives the nations will be reached.
From Fame To Missionary Life
- C.T. Studd left fame and wealth to become a missionary in China, India, and Africa.
- He gave away his inheritance and endured hardship to bring the gospel to unreached peoples.
Unreached Places Visited
- Pete describes visiting Central Asia where 87 million people are 99.9% Muslim and many have never heard of Jesus.
- Teams found one Christian in a city of 150,000 and were likely first Americans in an 8,000-person mountain village.
