The Vine Church TC

While Paul celebrates those that have accepted Jesus as their Lord, he indicates that there is more. He prays that the followers of Jesus would come to know God more fully!

The letter to the Ephesians begins praising God for all the spiritual blessings found in Christ.

Today we begin a new series in the book of Ephesians. Join us as we explore the author, audience and background information of this letter.

As we conclude the ‘Mission of God’ series, we focus on locating ourselves (the church) in the grand story of God’s work in this world.

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit filled and empowered the disciples to preach the message of Jesus in different languages. Let's look together at the Holy Spirit throughout the Bible story.

The mission of God shapes our understanding of the church's vocation. The people of God are messengers of Good News.

In worship, we orient our whole lives to serve and praise God.

As the church, we are to participate in God's mission to redeem, reconcile and restore. So where do we start? We are called to abide in Jesus and surrender to the Holy Spirit.

How are we to define and understand the Church? Our study of the mission of God has led us to this: The Church is the people of God invited to participate in his continued mission in this world.

Meet Jesse Campos, the Executive Director of Adult and Teen Challenge. This non-profit is on the forefront of the drug epidemic, helping families and loved ones overcome addiction.

Today we overview the past 2000 years of church history in pursuit of identifying God's continuing mission carried out through the church.

The first century church was a diverse community of believers who struggled to find unity. However, God was faithful and called them to be agents of reconciliation and healing.

This Easter, we celebrate Jesus's resurrection. We are invited to approach the Risen Savior and find new life!

On Palm Sunday we explore the events of Holy Week in pursuit of understanding what sort of King Jesus is.

Today, we continue our biblical overview of The Mission of God. In Jesus, a new chapter begins in the story. God steps in to fulfill all aspects of his covenant with Israel. Jesus ushers in the reign of the Kingdom of God on earth. Through his sacrifice, he brings forgiveness and restores nearness to God. *Sorry about the background noise! We'll correct that in future weeks.

Many of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the beginning of the church. However, the Old Testament is integral to our understanding of both Jesus and the Church. Today we begin the subject of the Mission of God with an Old Testament overview.

Today, we celebrate the move into our new facility. We look to the past, exploring God’s faithfulness. We look to the future, committed to seeking the Spirit’s guidance and walking in step with God.

After a mountain top experience, an exhausted Elijah journeys in the wilderness. God invites Elijah and us to come into His presence.

Today, we consider Lent as an intentionally journey into the wilderness. We are invited to choose practices that create space for a deeper relationship with God.

Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness and was tempted by the devil. As we continue Lent, what can we learn from Jesus's time in the wilderness?

After his miraculous encounter with Jesus, Paul traveled and preached the good news of Jesus for the rest of his life. He was led by the Holy Spirit, and many people came to know Jesus because of Paul's words and actions.

How do we listen well as a church? In Acts 15, we see the early church practicing communal discernment.

How will we engage in difficult seasons? The first century church experienced persecution and many challenges. In Acts 12, we see how Peter and the church engaged their challenges.

In light of Martin Luther King Jr Day this week, we are exploring the themes of equality and love in the kingdom of God.

In Acts 10, Peter realizes that God shows no favoritism. God extends his love and invitation to all people.