The Village Church - Sermons Houses & Vineyards
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Sep 7, 2025 Delve into a transformative journey from addiction to faith, showcasing the power of hope and community. Explore the gospel's role in bridging humanity's separation from God and its profound effects on society. Discover how the cultural mandate empowers individuals to cultivate beauty and order in a fallen world. Engage with the call to live authentically as 'salt and light,' using one's gifts to impact lives and restore goodness. Embrace the message of grace, prayer, and hospitality as essential components of a thriving Christian life.
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Missionary Presence Drives Human Flourishing
- Protestant missionary presence historically correlates with higher human flourishing across nations.
- Matt Chandler cites Woodbury's research showing better health, education, and lower corruption where Christians were distinctive.
Creation Mandate Frames Christian Work
- The creation (cultural) mandate asks humanity to fill and subdue the earth by bringing order and beauty.
- Chandler argues this mandate persists after Genesis 3 and frames Christian cultural work as restoring shalom.
Guard Tower Return To Faith
- A man described a late-night guard tower moment where he returned to faith after years of addiction and distance from church.
- He moved home, got baptized in 2019, and credits ongoing spiritual growth and community for his recovery.
