the Vine with Chris Green

What would Simeon and Anna say to us today? I believe they would plead with us and say, "Don't waste your life. Our lives have been mastered by a great thing, by a great promise of God, by great hopes, great truths, and we have seen our lives in the light of those great truths. We haven't wasted our lives. We're pleading with you, don't waste yours." They would say, "We sought the Lord and he hear...

Join us as we journey through the courageous trust of Mary and the wisdom found in belief. Discover the unseen connection between biblical stories and masterpieces like Fra Angelico's "Annunciation" and Sister Grace Remington's "Mary Consoles Eve." Let's embrace the transformative hope that comes from faith in the divine Word. Tune in for an anthem of hope and a celebration of the sacred narrative...

Some view Christmas as a time for gift-giving, feasting, and socializing, while others may see it as just another day. But the angels that sang the night of that first Christmas told us exactly how we ought to see it: it's the night that a savior, the Messiah, and Lord was born for us. We discuss the importance of truly seeing and understanding the meaning of Christmas beyond the physical—a vision...

Join us as we examine the Messiah's depiction in the book of Isaiah and its connection to Jesus in the New Testament. Amidst a backdrop of exile and devastation, Isaiah brings to light the Messiah's work - bringing good news for the poor, healing for the brokenhearted, and liberty for captives. We then show how Jesus perfectly fulfilled these promises as the promised Messiah. But what does that me...

Have you ever found yourself questioning God's timing, wrestling with the frustration of waiting? That's where we find ourselves in today's message, navigating the waters of waiting in our Christian journey. We share our personal struggles, and delve into how the act of waiting is not like sitting in a doctor's office but a transformative experience of patience and trust. We address common doubts...

Rediscover the true essence of Christmas in this latest message. Dive into a heartfelt discussion about the real meaning of this beloved holiday season, beyond the glitz and the gifts. Reflect on the hope of a Savior, the anticipation, and the challenges that come with living between two advents. Don't miss this journey of faith, hope, and promise! #Sermon #Christmas #Hope #Faith

Explore the untapped spiritual wealth within the church in this latest message. Journey with us as we uncover the riches beneath the struggles, through the story of an old farmer and his gold-laden land. Learn how your relationship with Jesus determines your spiritual wealth. Discover the power of prayer and Jesus' desire for us to receive Him. Join us on this transformational journey to unearth t...

What has your attention, has your heart. What has your heart, has your treasure. But should it be the other way around? Join us for a thought-provoking sermon exploring how we can balance earthly resources and spiritual pursuits in what economists and psychologists are calling "The Attention Economy". Drawing from the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6, we discuss how we can channel our attention tow...

Who is setting the temperature of your soul? This week, we journey through the powerful concept of being a thermostat, not a thermometer. We draw inspiration from Paul and Silas, two men of faith who weren't defined by their circumstances but rather set their own spiritual climate. Despite being imprisoned for preaching the gospel, they never let their spirits sag. Instead, they created an atmosph...

What does it truly mean to be saved? Is faith in Jesus the only requirement, or is salvation earned through good deeds? This message takes us on a journey through Acts Chapter 15, where we examine the riveting debate that brewed within the early church, a discourse that echoes within the church's walls even today.  Our exploration doesn't stop there. We shift our focus to Jesus' response to this d...

Ready for a journey that tests faith, endurance, and persistence? This message promises to deepen your understanding of what it means to walk the Christian path, as we explore the trials and triumphs of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14. Walking with these two missionaries, we witness their courage and resilience in the face of persecution and praise alike, painting a vivid picture of their spiritual j...

In this sermon, Pastor Chris reflects on the concept of leaving a spiritual legacy and serving God's purpose in our generation. The sermon dives deep into the scriptures of Matthew 28 and Acts 1, highlighting the importance of not only understanding God's purpose but taking action towards it in all aspects of our lives. He also explores the significant impact of the 1974 Lausanne Covenant and the...

Does God still speak today? The testimony of Scripture is an overwhelming, "yes". But how can we hear Him speak? Today we look at Acts 13 and how we can cultivate a heart of listening by waiting on the Lord.

Every command of God is an invitation to trust and obey. You can resist. But if you trust Him, why would you? The gap between your faith and the life for which you were created is closed by your obedience to the Lord's command.

How can we tell when a new thing that replaces our good thing is actually a God thing? This morning we take a look at Acts 11 (as well as a story from John Wimber) to discover the answer to that question.

What about the “spiritual but not religious” among us? How does God view those who focus on being good, doing good, and believing in a higher power but who don’t make their home in Christianity? In the account of Cornelius we find that God sees them, hears them, and calls them to one thing…

When Saul set our for Damascus he was arguably the most violent opposer of the Way of Jesus. But on that road he encounters the risen Lord himself in a powerful way. This is for us yet another picture that God can and does break through in powerful ways in people's lives, in order that they might come to know Him.

Every person that comes to faith comes by way of a few crossroads. The second of three crossroads that we're looking at is the Crossroads of Truth. These crossroads seem to be especially marked by a combination of thoughts that just will not let us go and "coincidences" that aare truly divine appointments hiding in plain sight.

Every person that comes to faith comes by way of a few crossroads. The first of three crossroads that we're looking at is the Crossroads of Identity. At the this crossroads, we are confronted with the reality that we can't just add Jesus to our lives. He must become the very center of it.

In the first martyr of the church we see a shining example of what it means to endure in our faith. And in our journey of faith, we find that we aren't alone. We're surrounded by a great "cloud of witnesses".

In a fallen world where humanity has broken ties with our Maker, things will always moved toward disorder. Is there anything we can do about it? Today, our scripture shows us that there is, in fact, a way to undo the disorder that we encounter. It isn't through passivity, but action. It isn't through control, but service. Disorder is undone by servant leadership.

How are we to live for the sake of the Name when, even in a tolerant society, such a life can be deemed intolerable? Peter and the apostles paved the way for us and we can learn from their example.

In the aftermath of the healing of the lame man, Peter and John were imprisoned and brought before the religious council. They were fearful of the Name they spoke of and healed in. But one thing they could not deny the power they had seen. That powerful Name has not lost its power. Our prayer is that this world would see in us what that council saw in Peter and John.

Peter and John had walked with Jesus for years. This day the walked into the temple. The same temple that had been there all their lives. Same temple. Same time of day. Same Peter. Same John. Same gate. Same lame man. It was an everyday, ordinary kind of day. Except there was a new Spirit at work within them. That Spirit was leading them on an adventure into the life of the Kingdom of God.

The 3,000 people who responded to the gospel call in Acts 2 did not keep this gospel call at arms length. That would have been easier. It would have been easier to not have to be cut to the heart, to not get carried away, to not respond. But instead, these 3,000 internalized this gospel call and responded with their whole lives. It wasn't that they found a new set of religious activities. It wasn'...