Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Thomas

How do we build truly holy friendships? Join us for Episode 2 of Timeless Truth as Pastor Jim Thomas continues our series, Philippians: The Unshakable Joy of Life in Christ. Exploring Philippians 1:3-8, Pastor Jim dives into the themes of gratitude, partnership in the Gospel, and the transformative power of prayer in our relationships. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

How do we find peace when our external world is in chaos? Join us for a new season of Timeless Truth as Pastor Jim Thomas begins a verse-by-verse study through the book of Philippians. In this opening episode of our series, Philippians: The Unshakable Joy of Life in Christ, Pastor Jim looks at Philippians 1:1-2 and the deep, resilient joy Paul experienced even while in a Roman prison. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 5:13-20. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 5:7-12. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 5:1-4. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 4:11-17. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 3:13-18. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 3:13-18. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 3:1-12. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 2:14-26. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 2:1-13. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 1:19-27. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study with James 1:12-18. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study of the book of James with James 1:5-11. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. In this episode, we continue our study in the book of James with James 1:2-4, a  passage about facing life’s trials with steadfast faith. Discover how God uses challenges to shape our character and deepen our trust in Him. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Welcome to Timeless Truth with Pastor Jim Thomas. We’re kicking off a brand new season in the book of James, a letter filled with wisdom for everyday life and growing in faith. Today, we begin with James 1:1, setting the stage for all that’s to come in our study. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

In the final episode of this Ephesians study, Pastor Jim Thomas reflects on Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 6:21–24. See Paul’s pastoral heart as he sends encouragement through Tychicus, blessing the believers with peace, love, faith, and grace. Learn how gospel encouragement builds up the Church and why “love incorruptible” is the mark of healthy Christian faith. This episode invites us to live as encouragers: rooted in grace, shaped by love, and united in Christ. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Pastor Jim Thomas delves into Ephesians 6:10–17, where the Apostle Paul outlines the full armor of God. Discover what it means to stand firm against spiritual adversaries by being strong in the Lord. Through an exploration of each piece of armor—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God—you’ll learn how God equips believers with the necessary spiritual tools to resist the schemes of the enemy and live victoriously. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

In Ephesians 5:15–21, Pastor Jim unpacks Paul’s practical call to wise, Spirit-filled living. Learn what it means to redeem the time, understand the will of the Lord, and be continually filled with the Spirit. Explore the fruit of the Spirit’s filling—gratitude, worship, mutual submission—and how they shape both personal devotion and life in community. This passage calls us to intentional, joyful discipleship in a world of distraction and darkness. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.

Pastor Jim Thomas opens Ephesians chapter 4 and invites us to consider how doctrine becomes practice—how belief leads to behavior. After three chapters of gospel indicatives, Paul calls believers to walk in a manner worthy of their calling. Explore five distinct marks of this walk: humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, and love. Learn how each of these traits reflects Christ, strengthens community, and preserves the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. This passage challenges us to embody the gospel, not just believe it. Find today's show notes. Connect With Us: Biblical Resources: Browse our 25-year study archive of sermons, podcasts, studies, worship resources and more: thevillagechapel.com/resources Visit Us: Join us in person in Nashville: thevillagechapel.com/visit Request Prayer: We would love to pray for you: thevillagechapel.com/prayer Support The Mission: Your support enables us to share the Gospel in Nashville and beyond: thevillagechapel.com/give The Village Chapel exists to glorify God through the teaching of His word, through heartfelt worship, and by connecting people with opportunities to live lives of real significance, serving God and their neighbors as a local community of faith.