Bigger Than Us Series
Welcome to the beginning of our journey as a church.
The resources below go hand-in-hand with the Guidebook where there is space to journal your path of generosity include pages to jot down sermon notes, four daily devotionals per week, and Community Group notes.
A Story Bigger Than Us
Celebrate Village Church’s 15-year journey by recognizing God’s faithfulness in crafting a larger, eternal story that transcends individual lives and moments. This week calls us to reflect on how our church’s history is a part of God’s greater redemptive plan that stretches across generations. As we recount God’s providence and sovereignty, especially through Hebrews 11:39-40 and Ephesians 2:10, we are reminded that our lives and contributions are not isolated but woven into a divine narrative. Our gratitude for the past fuels our confidence in the future, and our generosity today helps write the next chapter in God’s ongoing story.
Watch the Introduction
- How has a self-made narrative shaped your view of success, and how does God’s story disrupt that?
- What moments from Village Church’s past inspire your faith today?
- In what ways have comfort and personal goals distracted you from seeing your life as part of a bigger Kingdom story?
- How does viewing your life as part of God’s larger story change your perspective on generosity?
- When have you been most aware that God was using you for something bigger?
- How might your generosity today impact someone else’s future story?
- If others were writing the story of your faith, what role would generosity play?
A God Bigger Than Us
This week centers on God’s unmatched greatness and sovereignty—a God whose plans and power far exceed human comprehension. Anchored in the story of the loaves and fishes in John 6:9-13, we are invited to trust in God’s ability to do immeasurably more with what we offer. Rather than leaning on our own limitations, we’re called to respond with bold generosity, confident that God can multiply even our smallest gifts for his glory. The aim is to move hearts toward awe and worship, inspiring a deeper reliance on the God who transcends all.
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- Can you share a story of the last time you were in awe of God’s power?
- Have you ever unintentionally shrunk God down to the size of your own financial planning?
- What would it look like to give in a way that requires faith instead of calculation?
- How has God multiplied small things in your life before? Share a specific moment when your simple step of obedience or trust led someone else closer to Jesus.
- Do you ever view generosity as a burden rather than an act of worship and wonder? Why or why not?
- How can you confront the lie that generosity is only for the wealthy?
- Are you more amazed by what you can keep or by what God can do with what you release?
- How does scarcity thinking keep you from experiencing the joy of partnering with God?
A Mission Bigger Than Us
Our focus shifts to the eternal mission of God—to bring the Gospel to all people—and how Village Church plays a vital role in this mission both locally and globally. Drawing from Romans 10:13-15 and Matthew 28:18-20, this week emphasizes the urgency and importance of participating in God’s Kingdom work. We are not passive observers but active partners in spreading the Good News. Through our financial support, prayer, and personal involvement, we help advance the Gospel and transform lives. The challenge is to see every contribution, no matter the size, as a vital part of fulfilling the Great Commission.
Introduction Coming Soon
- God was the first missionary. What does the Father sending the Son do for your thoughts about your own vocation as a missionary?
- What part of God’s global mission stirs your heart most?
- How often do you consider how your wealth could be used to bring someone to Christ?
- What would it look like for you to live as a missionary in your own context?
- How can financial generosity extend the reach of the Gospel?
- What would change if you saw your giving as directly connected to lives being changed? Have you ever supported a mission effort? How did that experience affect you?
- Who in your life needs to hear the Gospel, and how can you be part of that?
- What does it mean to you to be a partner, not just a supporter, in God’s mission?
A Legacy Bigger Than Us
This week highlights the impact of today’s faithfulness on tomorrow’s discipleship. Through the lens of 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 and Psalm 78:4-7, we are encouraged to think beyond ourselves and consider the legacy we leave for future generations. Spiritual and material investments made today can spark revival, equip ministries, and lay the groundwork for enduring transformation. Whether through facilities, programs, or mentorship, our generosity plants seeds that will bear fruit for decades to come. Stories of past faithfulness remind us that what we do now matters for the church’s legacy tomorrow.
Introduction Coming Soon
- How would your budget change if you prioritized legacy over lifestyle?
- Who has left a legacy in your life through their faith, example and generosity?
- How do your current priorities reflect your long-term impact?
- What does Psalm 78:4-7 teach us about our responsibility to future generations?
- Billy Graham said, “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one’s life, but rather a legacy of character and faith.” What are some ways that you can add to this legacy tomorrow?
- Take some time to brainstorm 10 ways that today’s generosity can shape tomorrow’s church.
- How do buildings, programs, or ministries become tools for lasting impact?
- What story will your generosity tell 10 or 20 years from now?
A Future Bigger Than Us
In the final week, we look ahead with hope and boldness, trusting God for what lies beyond the horizon. Rooted in Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 6:20, and Revelation 21:1-5, this message casts a compelling vision for eternity and calls us to make lasting investments in God’s Kingdom. We are invited to respond with sacrificial generosity, not just for the immediate needs but for the enduring impact the church will have in Canada and beyond. The series concludes with a call to joy and anticipation, as we place our trust in a God building a future far greater than we could ever imagine.
Introduction Coming Soon
- What gives you hope for the future of the church?
- How can joy and anticipation fuel your generosity?
- Imagine generosity wasn’t about giving away money, but about giving away control. What would your most generous act look like this week?
- Can a life of comfort and a life of sacrificial generosity coexist? Why or why not?
- What would a radically generous church look like in 20 years — and what would have to change now for that vision to become real?
- If the church stopped meeting in buildings and lost all its funding, how would you know the church is still alive?
- What does a church that gives more than it receives look like — and how can we tell if we’re becoming one?
- What is the one lasting idea you will think about as we end this series?