The Vineyard Church - Sunday Messages

We all want a happier life, but why does satisfaction feel so hard to hold onto? In this message from Psalm 1, we explore the voices we listen to, the patterns we form, and how giving our attention to God leads to a life that truly flourishes.

What do we do when waiting feels exhausting, discouraging, or out of our control? In Luke 2:21–38, we meet Simeon and Anna, two faithful saints who spent their lives waiting for God's promise to be fulfilled. Through their story, we discover that Jesus doesn't just arrive  after the waiting; He redeems it. This sermon invites us to become a people who wait in obedience, with eagerness, and in the...

The Magi's journey reminds us that God meets people where they are—even in foreign beliefs, unfamiliar paths, and imperfect understanding. This sermon invites the church to become a safe place for questions, doubt, and searching, trusting that Christ is already at work drawing people to Himself in ways beyond our control.

This sermon highlights how the Advent story reveals a God who bypasses power and privilege to meet the poor and marginalized. Jesus' birth is announced to the outcast, showing that God's kingdom values the lowly and brings redemption to all.

This teaching shows how God chose an ordinary young woman, Mary, to carry out His extraordinary plan because of her simple, everyday faithfulness. Her willing obedience— "Let it be to me as you have said" —reminds us that God's miracles often unfold through our daily, quiet yes to Him.

In the final week of our People Of The Name series, Pastor Abigail invites us to consider what it means to pass on a living, embodied faith to the generations that follow. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and the historic prayer of the Shema, she reminds us that being "people of the name" is not only about who we are, it's about who we help form. Through Scripture, personal stories, and insights from cu...

God doesn't just give His people commands, He gives them a place. In Exodus, the tabernacle becomes the center of worship, memory, and identity. In this message, we look at why gathering regularly shapes who we are, and why the church remains the place where God restores our true identity.

Guest speaker Pastor Devon Johnson reminds us that true love, the love of God, is never easy. To bear His name means to love like He does: sacrificially, courageously, and even when it hurts. This message challenges us to embody a love that transforms lives, stretches our hearts, and reflects the heart of Jesus.

In this message from our People of the Name series, Pastor Trey explores what it means to bear the name of God. The Israelites received not just a rescue but an identity—a calling to live as God's treasured people. What does it mean for us today to have an identity placed on us by God, rather than one we create for ourselves?

When the odds are stacked against you, remember- our God still fights for His people. In this message from  The People of the Name series, Pastor Kelly reminds us that Pharaoh's power was only an illusion, and Yahweh, the God of miracles, still makes a way when there is no way. Whatever stands before you, take heart: the Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.

When Moses meets God in the burning bush, he asks a simple yet profound question: "What is Your name?" In that moment, God reveals Himself as I AM: the One who hears, who sees, and who is present. This message invites us to rediscover what it means to be People of the Name; those who call on Yahweh not in vague hope, but in confident trust that He knows us, hears us, and meets us right where we ar...

What does it truly mean to live with integrity as followers of Christ? In this powerful message from Rev. Dr. MaryKate Morse, we are reminded that integrity is not just about good character—it's about alignment between our sign and our substance, between what we proclaim and how we live. As we bear the name of Christ, may our lives reflect His posture of gentleness, His purpose of love, and His pr...

How do we live as one in a world determined to divide us? In this closing message of The Art of Forgiveness series, Pastor Kelly reminds us that unity isn't found in agreement but in Christ Himself. When we keep Jesus at the center, even our messy moments can become a masterpiece of forgiveness and love.

How do you forgive someone who won't say they're sorry? This sermon unpacks the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation and shows how God invites us to let go of bitterness, even when the other person doesn't change. Freedom and peace are possible, even in the hardest relationships.

What do we do when life leaves us feeling disappointed, abandoned, or even hurt by God? In this week's message from The Art of Forgiveness , Pastor Trey guides us through the psalms of lament, showing that God welcomes our honesty—even our grief and questions. Together, we'll discover how breaking the silence with God can open the door to healing, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.

Have you ever found it easier to forgive others than to forgive yourself? Many of us carry shame and self-criticism long after God has already forgiven us. In this sermon on The Art of Forgiveness , we discover the hope that the blood of Jesus not only washes us clean but frees us to finally live loved and forgiven.

This week's podcast kicks off our new series, The Art of Forgiveness , by exploring Jesus' parable in Matthew 18. Pastor Kelly unpacks how forgiveness is not a formula but an art; a lifelong, communal process of surrendering to God's presence and letting Him transform our wounds into freedom. Together, we begin asking the hard but healing question:  Who do I need to forgive?

What is your faith really built on? As we conclude our Faith Basics series, we've walked through prayer, community, repentance, and now justice. In this final message, Pastor Kelly reflects on Psalm 97 and reminds us that the foundation of God's reign is righteousness and justice—calling us to build our lives and our church on the same.

What if repentance isn't about guilt, but about remembering who you truly are? In this third message of our Faith Basics series, Pastor Devon Johnson shows how turning back to God brings freedom, healing, and restoration. Listen in and be reminded that repentance is less about rules—and more about returning to the Father's love.

What if following Jesus was never meant to be just about "me and God," but about us together? In Faith Basics: Community , Allyson Neal shares powerful stories of God's protection, the importance of testimony, and how true faith takes root when we walk alongside one another. Listen in and be encouraged to see community as the place where God's presence and power are revealed.

What if your prayers were meant to change you as much as they change your circumstances? This sermon explores prayer as the most basic—and most powerful—practice for aligning with God's will, remembering who He is, and letting that connection move you to action. It's a call to trade overcomplication for awe, and to let your prayers lead you into real participation in God's kingdom work.

What does it mean to truly seek love—and to be found? In this episode, we explore a powerful theme from Song of Songs : the rhythm of longing, losing, and seeking again. Through ancient poetry and The Little Prince , we reflect on the beauty and ache of intimacy—whether in marriage or in our relationship with God—and the deep wisdom that comes from learning to love with both passion and patience.

We all want a happy life, right? We all want to know and be known. The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.

Have you ever wondered what sexuality has to do with your spirituality? The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.

We all want a happy life, right? We all want to know and be known. The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.