The VineyardNY Podcast

From Despair to Hope Chris Honess, Lead Pastor April 4-5, 2026 We live in an age of despair. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. Luke 24:17 Jesus meets us in our despair. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and alked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. Luke 24...

Campfire Stories - Lost Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 29, 2026 1. Jesus shakes up our value system. Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This mane welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1 Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t h...

Campfire Stories - The Shrewd Manager John Elmer, Founding Pastor March 22, 2026   1. It all  belongs  to God. Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. Luke 16:1   2. God keeps track of how I  use   it . So he called him in and asked him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your management … Luke 16:2   For where your trea...

Campfire Stories - The Great Banquet Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 15, 2026 The Kingdom of God is a  party .   Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. Luke 14:16   Getting in on the party will  cost  everything. “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, ‘I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’ Luke 14:...

Campfire Stories - The Good Samaritan Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 8, 2026   “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” Luke 10:28   1.) Ours is  distant . A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. Luke 10:31   2.) Ours is  busy . So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on...

The Sower - Campfire Stories Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 1, 2026   The Kingdom of God is a  mystery . He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Matthew 13:11   The story of the Kingdom is really  good   news . But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For truly I tell you, many prophets...

Practices of a Healthy Marriage That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:24   Q 1 What is the most important foundation for marriage? A friend loves at all times … Proverbs 17:17   … This is my beloved, this is my friend, … Song of Songs 5:16b   Q 2 How do you keep your marriage fresh?    Q 3 Why didn’t you quit when things got...

What about divorce? February 15, 2026 Jean Holm, Syracuse Site - Site Pastor   God’s Vision for Marriage and Singleness collides with our  brokenness . Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. Matthew 19:8   So, can I get  divorced ? Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They said, “Is it lawful for a man...

God’s Vision for Marriage and Singleness February 8, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” Matthew 19:12   I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you...

21 Days of Prayer – Week 4 January 25, 2026 Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth and Espanol Pastor 1. To  grow  in our faith. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3   “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take...

21 Days of Prayer – Week 3 January 18, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12 Our debts enslave us. The evils deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. Proverbs 5:22 Getting out of debt: 1. Recognize and tell the truth about your debt. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bag...

21 Days of Prayer January 4, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   Prayer is a  lifeline . One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray … “        Luke 11:1 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.       Acts 1:14   Prayer starts from a  relationsh...

21 Days of Prayer January 4, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   Prayer is a  lifeline . One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray … “        Luke 11:1 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.       Acts 1:14   Prayer starts from a  relationsh...

A Rule of Life   December 28, 2025  Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   1. For a  meaningful  year, being with Jesus is essential. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5   But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatian...

Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 21, 2025 John Elmer, Founding Pastor Taking the Leap “Mary Style” 1. We need to hear from Jesus where to leap. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Luke 9:35 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 “Therefore everyone who hears these w...

Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 14, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor Lessons on Spiritual Gifts  from the Magi The Magi teach us:   1. That  God’s   love  finds us where we are. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have com...

Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 7, 2025 Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor   Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights … James 1:17a   1. God equips the  called , not calls the  equipped . When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said t...

Spiritual Gifts of Christmas November 30, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   1.  Super  things happen to  Natural  people. But after he has considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20   2. We are  invited  into the story, too. He...

Three Commitments to Grow a Grateful Heart   November 23, 2025  John Elmer, Founding Pastor  1. I will recognize that every good thing I have comes from  God.   Every good and perfect gift is from above …  James 1:17a   2. I will not let what I  want  rob me of thankfulness for what I have.   … for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know...

Spiraling November 9, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7   The Change Spiral   Change makes us feel out of control.   Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!”​​​​​        Matthew 16:22   The joke is on us.   For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoev...

Spiraling - How we use it matters Allen Austin Senior Pastor at Pathway Vineyard Lewiston, Maine   Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 

Spiraling October 26, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Politics throws us into a spiral. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?” Matthew 22:17 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 At that time s...

Spiraling October 19, 2025 John Elmer, Founding Pastor Facing the Fears that  Ruin Relationships “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 My fear of exposure makes me distant. But the Lord God called to the man, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.” Genesis 3:9-10 My fear of disapproval makes me defe...

Spiraling October 12, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor   “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7   Scarcity throws us into a spiral when: 1. We  believe  the lies about the Good Life. In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate...

Spiraling October 5, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 We begin to spiral when: A. We feel alone. “When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” Matthew 11:2-3 B. We don’t have all the info. “… heard about th...