The Vineyard Church - Sunday Messages

What do you do when you lose the one thing your entire life is oriented around? In week five of our summer series, Pastor Kelly walks us through the heavy but necessary emotion of sadness using Psalm 137. Drawing a parallel to the treacherous Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, Pastor Kelly breaks down why we cannot over, under, or around our grief; we have to go straight through it. We explore the b...

Did you know that disgust is actually a survival tool designed by God to keep you alive? In week four of our series, Pastor Trey tackles one of our most uncomfortable emotions: disgust. Looking at Psalms 119, 38, and 44, this message moves us past simply feeling our feelings into learning how to respond rather than just react. We walk through three heavy realities: being disgusted by the actions o...

Drawing powerful parallels between Galatians 4:1-7, the delayed news of Juneteenth, and modern stories of incarceration, Pastor Devon Johnson explores how easily believers can live trapped in a slave mindset despite already being set free. This message challenges us to stop fighting a war that Christ has already won, urging us to step out of spiritual isolation and fully embrace our identity as be...

Many of us grow up with the underlying belief that the ultimate goal of the Christian life is to be happy all the time. But the truth is, Jesus wasn't always happy; He experienced the full scope of human emotion without ever breaking relationship with the Father. In this week's message, Pastor Brian walks us through Psalm 8 and the permission to feel happiness and joy. Drawing from Walter Brueggem...

What would you do if you were not afraid? In week two of our summer series, Lead Pastor Kelly tackles the heavy, universal emotion of fear and anxiety. Looking at Psalm 55, we dive into King David's raw cry during a painful season of betrayal by a close friend. We explore our instinctual trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, and learn that fear was never meant to be the CEO of our live...

When we invite Jesus into our hearts, we often try to bury our past, our trauma, and our pain, hoping it will all just vanish. But neglected emotions don't disappear; they are stored inside of us. In this series opener, we look at why unexpressed feelings always find a way out, and how the Book of Psalms has served as humanity's guide to emotional processing for millennia. Diving into Psalm 73 and...

Are you an apprentice of Jesus or just a consumer of church culture? Pastor Kelly tackles the discipleship crisis in America and challenges us to move past "tier-system" faith into true, life-altering transformation. In this message, Pastor Kelly dives into the Gospel of Mark to explore the radical nature of Jesus' call: "Come, follow me." Pulling back the curtain on the intense cultural context o...

How do we reconcile an all-powerful Creator with the visceral "ache" of a broken world? This message moves past shallow religious platitudes to explore why a mature faith must hold space for both the cross and the resurrection. Discover how to meet the God who doesn't just explain our suffering, but chooses to suffer alongside us.

In a world of complex choices and competing philosophies, how do we truly discern right from wrong? Pastor Trey examines the limitations of human reason and explores how the witness of Scripture, communal wisdom, and the Holy Spirit form us into people of character.

In this message from our Foundations of Faith series, Pastor Jonita explores Luke 11 and the true heart of prayer. Moving beyond rigid rituals, she reminds us that prayer is simply an invitation to a conversation with a Father who already knows our needs. Whether you're reciting the Lord's Prayer or a simple "Jesus, fix it," your foundation in Christ is what carries you through.

Why is singing such a central pillar of the Christian faith? This week, we continue our Foundations of Faith series by looking at the purpose of corporate worship and how singing shapes our hearts and our community. Please Note: Due to a brief technical issue with our livestream, the first two minutes of this recording are missing. Audio begins shortly after the introduction.

Why does church matter anymore? In a culture shaped by convenience, individualism, and digital connection, it's easy to wonder if church is still necessary. In this message from Acts 2:42–47, we explore how the early church modeled something deeper; offering substance over slogans, community over isolation, transcendence over emptiness, and hope in a world that often feels limited. This is a call...

What looks dead isn't always dead. Learn how abiding in Jesus, the True Vine, brings hope, new life, and fruitfulness- even in seasons of pruning. Encounter the risen Christ and discover resurrection in your life today.

When life feels uncertain and the way forward is unclear, Jesus offers more than directions; He offers Himself. In this message from John 14:1–7, we're reminded that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life . Instead of chasing the perfect plan, we're invited to know Him personally and trust His leadership through the Holy Spirit. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, this sermon is an invitatio...

In John 11, we find one of the most powerful and human moments in the life of Jesus: the raising of Lazarus. But before the miracle comes the grief, the questions, and the tension we all know too well: Where was God when I needed Him most? In this message, we explore what it means that Jesus is not only our future hope, but our present help. As Mary and Martha wrestle with loss, Jesus meets them n...

In this episode, we explore Jesus' powerful words in Gospel of John 10:11–18 , where He declares, "I am the Good Shepherd." Contrasting the shepherd with the hired hand who runs away when danger comes, this message invites us to reflect on our own experiences of fear, loyalty, and abandonment. Through the imagery of Psalm 23 , we are reminded that Jesus is the one who stays. He walks with us throu...

Jesus says, "I am the gate for the sheep." In this message from John 10, Sean Palmer explores what it means to recognize Jesus as the Good Shepherd and live fully in His care. Through stories of courage, care, and protection, including the inspiring life of Mother Antonia, he invites us to follow Jesus and join Him in leading, protecting, and providing for those around us.

What does it feel like to be lost? Tight chest. Racing thoughts. No clear next step. Scripture tells the story of a God who meets people in that embodied panic. At the Festival of Booths, as fires lit the night sky in remembrance of the wilderness, Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world." This message invites us to consider where we feel directionless- through sin, grief, trauma, or uncertai...

We begin our Lent series on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in Gospel of John 6:26–35, where He declares, "I am the bread of life." What we practice forms what we desire, and many of us have been overfed by the world but undernourished in God. In this opening message, we're invited into embodied spiritual practices like journaling, fasting, and intentional eating as we rediscover daily dependence o...

In Matthew 7, Jesus confronts our instinct to judge while calling us into something deeper: empathy, self-reflection, and wisdom. Before we correct others, we must examine our own hearts. And in a world quick to criticize, Jesus invites us to build our lives on His words, measuring others with the same grace we hope to receive.

In a world driven by anxiety, image, and financial security, Jesus offers a radically different vision of the good life. Drawing from Matthew 6:25–34, this sermon unpacks how worry shrinks our vision while peace expands our faith. When we release control and trust the God who already holds our future, we find that the good life was never about what we possess—but about who possesses our hearts.

Jesus warns us to beware of practicing our faith to be seen by others, and promises a deeper reward when we live for God alone. In this message, Pastor Kelly reflects on Matthew 6, the addiction to approval, and the healing freedom that comes from knowing we are already fully loved, chosen, and secure in Christ. When we stop performing for people, we begin to flourish before God.

In Matthew 5:17–48, Jesus invites us beyond rule-following into true transformation. This sermon explores how anger and lust are not merely behavior problems, but heart issues shaped by the stories we believe about God, ourselves, and the good life. As we examine the competing stories of culture, religion, and the kingdom of God, we discover how Jesus leads us into a life of love, freedom, and flo...

Jesus' Beatitudes call us into a way of life that is anything but passive. This message invites us to reject neutrality, pursue righteousness, and embody mercy, humility, and peace. As followers of Christ, we are called by name to shine so that our lives point the world to the glory of God.

Jesus doesn't just ask for our attention, He asks for our obedience. In this sermon, we examine the closing challenge of the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to truly follow Jesus in a distracted, overstimulated world. As countless voices promise meaning and certainty, Christ calls us to hear His words, act on them, and discover the wisdom of a life built on solid ground.