This sermon explores the often-avoided theme of God’s wrath, contrasting Jonathan Edwards’ famous 1741 message Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God with modern preaching that emphasizes only God’s love. It teaches that wrath is not an outdated or arbitrary concept but a consistent biblical attribute of God, revealed in both Old and New Testaments, as His holy and just response to sin. God’s wrath is deserved because sin is rebellion against His holiness, and the ultimate expression of that wrath is eternal separation in hell. The message challenges listeners to take God’s holiness seriously, recognize their own sinfulness, and see the cross of Christ as the only means of salvation, urging them to respond with gratitude, reverence, and urgency in sharing the gospel.

In his thought-provoking sermon, “Christianity and Monkeys,” Chris Stephenson explores how the teachings of Jesus radically reshaped the value of human life and continue to influence society today. Using compelling stories, ranging from a monkey selfie lawsuit to ancient cultural practices, Chris walks through the transformative power of the Gospel on behalf of the poor, the disabled, children, women, and the enslaved. With clarity, conviction, and compassion, he invites us to center our lives on Jesus, who changed everything by becoming one of us.

Associate Minister Scott Blount teaches from James 2:14-26 on faith and works. As Rich Mullins sang, "faith without works is like a song you can't sing. It's about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

Steve Jones kicks off the new sermon series titled "Tough Love."

Family Minister Ryne Hrusovsky uses the approach of a softball and left field to examine the "Love People" portion of VCC's vision statement.