Vida Church Santa Maria

Feeling like change is impossible? Whether it’s addiction, anxiety, a broken heart, or lingering doubts — this Easter message reveals how God makes the impossible possible. 🌟 In this message we ask: What if the resurrection of Jesus isn’t just a story, but the turning point that makes real transformation possible in our lives? Through Scripture, real-life stories, and one powerful moment from the...

Storms raging around you? 🕊️ Discover how Jesus found perfect peace in the middle of one — and how you can too by pursuing God’s presence through prayer. In this bilingual message from our Pursuing the Presence of God series, Veronica Leach helps us explore how Jesus cultivated unshakable peace, and demonstrated great power, by staying connected to the Father in prayer. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11...

Feeling stuck in spiritual routines or wondering where God is leading next? 🐑 In this message, discover the powerful call from Jesus, the Good Shepherd: "Follow me." Drawing from the remarkable story in Exodus, explore how God's people learned to pursue His presence as he called them to fresh obedience and deeper intimacy, just as he does with us. Key takeaways include: • Why yesterday’s obedienc...

Feeling spiritually dry or discouraged? You're not alone. Are you thirsty for more of God… or just going through the motions? Discover why pursuing God’s presence changes everything. In this message from Psalm 42, we explore what it means to persist in the pursuit of God—even when life is painful, discouraging, or confusing. Faith isn’t just about believing God exists. It’s about actively seeking...

Feeling the pull to get closer to God? 😌 When Jesus calls, how should we respond? And what does truly pursuing His presence look like in everyday life? In this message, we explore Psalm 84 and discover the deep burning in our soul that drives us to follow Jesus so closely we’re “covered in the dust of our Rabbi.” Learn why a life of faith is a sacred pilgrimage — not a vacation or forced march —...

Has your relationship with God grown cold? 😔 Maybe the fire and passion you once felt has faded into something stale, leaving you longing for more. In this message on Pursuing the Presence of God, discover how to turn back and run after God's presence with fresh passion. Drawing from Psalm 27 and David's heartfelt cry, explore what it means to make Jesus your one thing — the center of everything...

Looking for real community in a disconnected world? Discover what the early church knew about belonging, healing, and the power of the Holy Spirit. In this teaching from the book of Acts 2:42–47, we explore how 3,000 new believers formed a thriving church community rooted in the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and daily worship. What does true biblical community offer today? Th...

What do you do when God feels silent in the middle of your crisis? In this message from John 4:43–54, discover how a faith that asks, walks, and receives can transform your story. Through the account of a desperate father who came to Jesus, we see that your crisis may be the very place Christ shows up (Psalm 23:4). This teaching explores: • A Faith that Asks — bringing bold, honest requests to Jes...

Is your phone quietly stealing your real connections? 😔 In a world where algorithms push endless scrolls and AI companions promise "perfect" relationships, discover how these digital forces are harming community—and what God’s Word says about fighting back. This message from Pastor Tim Mossholder explores the shift from shared TVs to isolating smartphones and AI companions, revealing how what you...

Ever wondered what makes a healthy church truly thrive? Discover the profound revelation in Matthew 16 where Jesus declares, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it." In this message, Pastor Mark Slomka uncovers how we're called to be an intentional community movement Jesus is building to overcome darkness. Key takeaways: • Engage wit...

Feeling stuck in isolation after you've been hurt? You're not alone — and healing is possible. Pastor Tim Mossholder explores how trauma — including church hurt — can deplete us, drive desperation, and lead to painful isolation. Ultimately, trauma kills community. But drawing from Jesus' story about the Prodigal Son, we'll discover the battle lines trauma creates and the steps to fight back. Key t...

Feeling stuck in surface-level connections? Discover how true community begins with one powerful practice: welcome. In this message from our "Together in Christ" series, explore the four kinds of groups we form — from disconnected crowds to life-giving community — and see why God calls His people to the sweet spot of high commitment to one another along with shared purpose. Drawing from Luke 9, le...

Feeling isolated or hurt by broken relationships? You're not alone — and God feels the pain too. In this powerful message, discover how Jesus calls us to authentic, loving community that heals what was broken in Eden. Explore Jesus' new command to love one another, why our unity becomes the world's clearest testimony to God's love, and how His glory enables complete unity among believers. Key take...

Ready to let God's Word breathe new life into your new year? 🌟 As we step into 2026, discover why diving into the New Testament daily can transform you into an attentive, humble, and faithful servant of God — equipped for every good work He has for you. In this message launching our "260" Bible reading plan (one chapter a day, Monday-Friday through all 260 chapters of the New Testament), you'll e...

Ever felt the weight of life's challenges lift when you pause to remember God's faithfulness? Discover how five diverse people had God show up in their stories in 2025 as they share their powerful testimonies of grace, breakthroughs, and other miracles. Watch to: • Gain encouragement from real stories of transformation and hope • Reflect on God's work to empower your own faith journey • Find inspi...

What miracle do you need this Christmas? What if God brings it in the most unexpected way? In this Christmas message, discover how the first Christmas miracle began with Mary’s humble “Yes” to God’s unexpected plan — bringing the light of Jesus into a dark world. Explore the connection between creation, miracles, and light, from the dawn of the universe to the “zinc spark” at conception, revealing...

Ever felt like you don't quite belong? This Christmas, discover how Jesus' birth transformed everything — opening God's family to *everyone*, no matter your background. In this heartfelt, bilingual message from Pastor Tim, explore the profound shift Jesus brought: from being God's People, limited to just one nation, to the possibility of being a part of the wide-open Family of God, where ALL are i...

Is healing still for today? Many believe miracles stopped with the apostles — but what does Scripture actually say? In this message by Dr. Mike Foell, discover why healing — spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational — has always been part of God’s heart, from the prophets of the Old Testament, through the ministry of Jesus and His disciples, into the book of Acts, and continuing in the Church...

Christmas is meant to be wonder-full — but for many of us, the wonder has faded. Today we explore how God steps into the ordinary and transforms it into something extraordinary. Through the story of Jesus’ birth, and the incredible power of traditions, we learn how to recapture the beauty, joy, and awe of the Christmas season. Whether Christmas feels routine, overwhelming, or even painful, this me...

Running on empty? God has MÁS for you—more abundance, more mercy, more life—leading to a heart overflowing with more gratitude! 🙌 In this final message from our MÁS series, discover how Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana reveals God’s desire to give you the very best, and why forgetting His goodness quickly leads to entitlement and greed (just like it see on repeat as we read the Bible)....

Struggling with money worries in a world of rising costs? Discover God's MORE for your finances — He cares deeply about your needs! 💰🙏 In this message, explore how Jesus offers true provision for everyday life. Drawing from Scripture like Matthew 6 and Luke 12, uncover the gateways of humility and faith to access God's limitless resources. Learn why chasing the wrong "more" leads to hoarding or...

Ever felt the ache of weakness holding you back — physical, emotional, or spiritual? You're not alone, and Jesus has wholeness ready for you. 😌 In this message from our MÁS series on "More Health," dive into the powerful story of Jesus touching a man with leprosy in Matthew 8:1-4. Witness how He answers our deepest doubts—"Are you willing?"—with a resounding YES, touching our pain, curing disease...

Feeling isolated in a connected world? You're normal — loneliness is an epidemic, amplified by tech and AI companions that promise connection but deliver deeper withdrawal. In this message from our MÁS series, discover how Jesus offers MORE — overflowing abundance to fill the emptiness of isolation with real, transformative relationship. Explore God's plan to move you from fractured solitude into...

Ever feel like time slips away, leaving you chasing "more" but never quite thriving? What if God’s plan offers an abundant life — right now in the moments and seasons you're living? In this teaching, explore how humility and faith unlock MORE time through undivided devotion. Uncover the hidden costs of distractions — like technoference — and discover the superpower of focus. From biblical wisdom i...

Discover the MORE Jesus Has for You! 🌟 Are you longing for more happiness, peace, or purpose? In this transformative teaching from Vida Church, explore how Jesus offers abundant life that overflows with everything you need to thrive. Drawing from Genesis 1:28-29, John 10:10, and the story of a widow, this message reveals two gateways — humility and faith — that lead to God’s blessings. • Uncover...