The Village Church at Buchtel

The Village Church at Buchtel The Village is located in Buchtel, Ohio at 17890 N Akron Ave. We are a multi-generational church.

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

We’re continuing our sermon series Faith IRL we are looking at what James has to say about money, waiting, prayer, suffering, and restoration.

worship with us, come hear God’s Word, be encouraged.

This week Fellowship Sunday is back! So bring some food and hangout after church. Because the best way to have church to...
09/05/2026

This week Fellowship Sunday is back! So bring some food and hangout after church. Because the best way to have church to over a plate of food.

We’re also continuing our sermon series Faith IRL as we look at what James has to say about money, waiting, prayer, suffering, and restoration.

No matter what season you’re in, there’s a place for you at church this Sunday.

Come worship with us 9am Sunday morning. Come hear God’s Word. Come be encouraged.

Temptation can make us feel like we're trapped. We may think, “I can't help it. This is just who I am.”But God's Word te...
09/04/2026

Temptation can make us feel like we're trapped. We may think, “I can't help it. This is just who I am.”

But God's Word tells us something different.

God is faithful. When temptation comes, He provides a way out. That doesn't mean temptation will disappear. It means we don't have to surrender to it.

Every time you choose obedience, you're strengthening a pattern of faithfulness. And when you fail, God's grace gives you the opportunity to get back up and keep walking.

Look for the “way out” God has provided—and take it.

Sometimes we think spiritual maturity means standing as close to temptation as possible without giving in.But the Bible ...
09/03/2026

Sometimes we think spiritual maturity means standing as close to temptation as possible without giving in.

But the Bible doesn't always tell us to stand and fight. Sometimes it tells us to run.

If something consistently causes you to stumble, don't keep putting yourself in the same situation and expecting a different result. Remove the opportunity. Change the environment. Put boundaries in place.
Running away from temptation isn't weakness. It's wisdom.

Don't just pray for strength to resist temptation—remove yourself from the temptation when you can.

One of the enemy's greatest strategies is isolation. When we keep our struggles hidden, temptation becomes much harder t...
09/02/2026

One of the enemy's greatest strategies is isolation. When we keep our struggles hidden, temptation becomes much harder to resist.

God created us for community. We need people who will encourage us, pray for us, challenge us, and remind us of God's truth when we're struggling.
You don't have to tell everyone everything, but you should have someone trustworthy enough to tell the truth to.

Is there someone you can be honest with when your struggling? Are you isolating your self when tempted?

If so Reach out to someone you trust and ask them to pray for you.

Jesus was tempted just as we are, yet He never sinned. That means when we struggle with temptation, we don't have to hid...
09/01/2026

Jesus was tempted just as we are, yet He never sinned. That means when we struggle with temptation, we don't have to hide from Him.
Sometimes we feel ashamed because we were tempted. We think, “If I were a better Christian, I wouldn't struggle with this.” But Jesus doesn't respond to our weakness with rejection. He invites us to come to Him.

Because Jesus understands, we can approach God with confidence and ask Him for the strength we need.

Ask Yourself: Do I run toward God when I'm tempted or hide from Him? What would it look like to bring my struggle honestly to Jesus?

When temptation comes, pray before you act.

Temptation often begins long before we actually sin. It starts with a desire that captures our attention. The temptation...
08/31/2026

Temptation often begins long before we actually sin. It starts with a desire that captures our attention. The temptation itself is not necessarily the sin—the danger comes when we entertain it, nurture it, and allow it to grow.

We can't always control what thoughts enter our minds, but we can control what we do with them. When temptation comes, we have a choice: feed it or turn away from it.

Don't give temptation time to grow. Bring it to God immediately.

08/29/2026

This Sunday is Kids Church Sunday—with a twist!

This week, The Village Youth is taking over!

Come ready to sing, dance, and worship as our youth lead us in a special service and share a special message with us.

We can’t wait to see you this Sunday at 9:00 AM!

Come support our youth and see what God is doing through them!

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

We don't wake up in the morning thinking, “I hope I get into an argument with somebody today.” Yet conflict happens.

This week we are addressing where conflict comes from. The problem isn't always what is happening around us. Sometimes the problem is what is happening within us.

Join us this week as we walk through James 4. Where we learn how to go from conflict to compassion.
�From pride to humility. From self-will to God's will. From worldliness to godliness.

James reminds us that none of us knows what tomorrow will bring. We make plans, set goals, and make decisions—but our li...
08/21/2026

James reminds us that none of us knows what tomorrow will bring. We make plans, set goals, and make decisions—but our lives are ultimately in God's hands.

The problem isn't making plans. The problem is making plans as though God doesn't exist.

James says our attitude should be, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.”
That's not weakness. That's trust.

We don't know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow.

Are you trusting God with the future, or are you trying to control everything myself?

Give your future to God today—your plans, finances, family, work, ministry, or dreams—and tell Him, “Your will be done.”

Address

17890 N Akron Avenue, PO Box 230
Buchtel, OH
45716

Opening Hours

9am - 10:15am

Telephone

+17407532371

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