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Pastor Chad's message from Judges 6 highlighted Gideon's story, emphasizing how he was hiding and feeling weak while God saw him as a "mighty hero." Despite Gideon's fears and self-doubt, God recognized his potential and called him to lead. The turning point for Gideon was obeying God's command to tear down idols that represented self-limitation. Pastor Chad challenged us to do the same by removin...

Durante su ministerio, Jesús enfrentó la oposición principalmente de líderes religiosos que esperaban que el Mesías se ajustara a sus ideas preconcebidas. Si bien creían que la observancia de la ley era esencial para alcanzar a Dios, Jesús vino a cumplirla e introducir la gracia y la verdad, enfatizando una relación personal con el Padre (Juan 1:1, 1:17). Esta gracia pone a todos en igualdad de co...

Pastor Ben continued his series on Religion vs. Relationship by emphasizing how God's grace and truth work together, as illustrated in Colossians 1. He highlighted that the transformative Good News leads to changed lives and encourages us to live in a way that honors God. Grace empowers us to break free from sin, while truth reminds us of our holy status before God. Pastor Ben warned against drift...

During His ministry, Jesus faced opposition primarily from religious leaders who expected the Messiah to fit their preconceived notions. While they believed adherence to the law was essential for reaching God, Jesus came to fulfill the law and introduce grace and truth, emphasizing a personal relationship with the Father (John 1:1, 1:17). This grace puts everyone on equal footing, reliant on Him r...

Durante su ministerio, Jesús enfrentó la oposición principalmente de líderes religiosos que esperaban que el Mesías se ajustara a sus ideas preconcebidas. Si bien creían que la observancia de la ley era esencial para alcanzar a Dios, Jesús vino a cumplirla e introducir la gracia y la verdad, enfatizando una relación personal con el Padre (Juan 1:1, 1:17). Esta gracia pone a todos en igualdad de co...

Estamos experimentando una ola de avivamiento caracterizada por la valentía y la verdad, ya que muchos nuevos creyentes han declarado públicamente su fe mediante el bautismo, demostrando así su compromiso de glorificar a Jesús. El Espíritu Santo está obrando con fuerza en nuestra iglesia, y el pastor enfatizó que el avivamiento está entrelazado con la evangelización, marcada por la liberación, la...

We are experiencing a wave of revival characterized by boldness and truth, as many new believers publicly declared their faith through baptism, showing their commitment to glorify Jesus. The Holy Spirit is moving powerfully in our church, and Pastor emphasized that revival is intertwined with evangelism, marked by deliverance, salvation, and a deep hunger for God. As we ride this wave of spiritual...

09/21/25 | Vida Church

09/21/2025 Vida Church

This Sunday, we had the privilege of hosting Brad Holliman, who delivered an impactful message on the importance of reaching others with the Gospel. He emphasized that Jesus was often "moved with compassion" when He saw people, highlighting the significance of getting close to them to truly understand and love them. God desires to entrust us with the people around us, encouraging us to practice tr...

There is a significant difference between religion and a relationship with God; while religion emphasizes sacrifice and self-denial to reach God, faith in Jesus Christ teaches us that salvation is a gift of grace (Ephesians 2:8-9) that cannot be earned. As followers of Christ, we are called to lay down our own agendas and walk in His footsteps, which includes embracing sacrifice (Matthew 16:24 ) a...

Hay una diferencia significativa entre la religión y una relación con Dios; mientras que la religión enfatiza el sacrificio y la abnegación para alcanzar a Dios, la fe en Jesucristo nos enseña que la salvación es un don de la gracia (Efesios 2:8-9) que no se puede ganar. Como seguidores de Cristo, estamos llamados a dejar de lado nuestras propias agendas y seguir sus pasos, lo que incluye aceptar...

Gálatas 6:9 nos anima a no cansarnos de hacer el bien, recordándonos que cada persona tiene un llamado y un propósito único que seguir. Como Pablo aconsejó en Filipenses 3:13, debemos olvidar el pasado y enfocarnos en nuestra propia carrera sin compararnos con los demás. Si te has sentido desanimado o has perdido la esperanza, ahora es el momento de reconectar. Para concluir, el pastor nos invitó...

Galatians 6:9 encourages us not to grow weary in doing good, reminding us that each person has a unique calling and purpose to pursue. As Paul advised in Philippians 3:13 , we should forget the past and focus on our own race without comparing ourselves to others. If you've been discouraged or lost hope, now is the time to re-engage. In closing, Pastor invited us to seek the Holy Spirit for guidanc...

El pastor Ben nos recordó que estamos llamados a "pelearse la buena batalla por la fe verdadera" (1 Timoteo 6:12), con la seguridad de Jesús de que la victoria es nuestra. Aunque algunos puedan ver "la lucha" simplemente como la rutina diaria, la ociosidad conduce al declive, como se ve en el ejemplo del rey David. Fuimos creados con un propósito, e incluso en reposo, debemos mantenernos compromet...

Pastor Ben reminded us that we are called to "fight the good fight for the true faith" (1 Timothy 6:12 ), with the assurance from Jesus that the victory is ours. While some may view "the fight" as simply the daily grind, idleness leads to decline, as seen in the example of King David. We're created for purpose, and even in rest, we must remain engaged in our spiritual battles—winning the lost, sta...

Santiago destacó la historia bíblica del rey Josafat en 2 Crónicas 20 como un poderoso recordatorio de cómo afrontar nuestras batallas confiando en Dios. Ante la inferioridad numérica de cinco ejércitos, Josafat decidió no entrar en pánico, sino que ayunó y oró, reconociendo la grandeza y fidelidad de Dios. Dios les aseguró que la batalla le pertenecía y les instruyó a mantenerse firmes y adorar c...

James highlighted the biblical story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 as a powerful reminder of how to face our battles by trusting God. When outnumbered by five armies, Jehoshaphat chose not to panic but instead fasted and prayed, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness. God assured them that the battle belonged to Him and instructed them to stand firm and worship in anticipation of...

La capacidad de mostrar misericordia proviene de nuestra profunda seguridad en el amor de Dios, como se destaca en Efesios 3:17, que nos recuerda que nuestras raíces se fortalecen en su amor. La misericordia se convierte en nuestra respuesta predeterminada cuando liberamos el resentimiento y creamos una cultura de paz, reconociendo la trayectoria única de cada persona sin juzgar. Bob ilustró esto...

The ability to show mercy stems from our deep security in God's love, as highlighted in Ephesians 3:17 , which reminds us that our roots grow strong in His love. Mercy becomes our default response when we release resentment and create a culture of peace, acknowledging each person's unique journey without judgment. Bob illustrated this through the parable of the prodigal son, where the father welco...

Este domingo, tuvimos la bendición de recibir al pastor Tafara y a su esposa Chipo, de Sudáfrica, quienes compartieron un poderoso mensaje sobre la intención de Dios para que prosperemos, no solo para nosotros mismos, sino para bendecir a otros. Destacó Génesis 1:28, donde Dios manda: "Prosperad! Reproducíos! Llenad la Tierra!." La propia experiencia del pastor Tafara, desde la pobreza hasta compr...

This Sunday, we were blessed to host Pastor Tafara and his wife Chipo from South Africa, who shared a powerful message about God's intent for us to prosper—not just for ourselves but to bless others. He highlighted Genesis 1:28 , where God commands, "Prosper! Reproduce! Fill Earth!" Pastor Tafara's own journey from poverty to understanding God’s blessing illustrates that when we focus on being a b...

En enero, la pastora Kara enfatizó la importancia de "Dios, nuestro galardonador" de Isaías 55:6, y ahora nos invita a recalibrar al llegar a la mitad del año. Exploró las dispensaciones bíblicas, destacando nuestra era actual, la Era de la Iglesia o Dispensación de la Gracia, donde el Espíritu Santo nos empodera para compartir el evangelio con valentía. Con el inminente regreso de Cristo en mente...

In January, Pastor Kara emphasized “God, Our Rewarder” from Isaiah 55:6, and now invites us to recalibrate as we reach the year’s halfway point. She explored biblical dispensations, highlighting our current era, the Church Age or Dispensation of Grace, where we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to boldly share the gospel. With the imminent return of Christ in mind, we must stay spiritually alert an...

7/20/25 | Vida Church