Vida Church Santa Maria

Struggling with life’s challenges? We all do. But today we're discovering how hardships shouldn't surprise us — even as God's Kingdom people! We're diving into Acts 14, where Paul reveals a surprising truth: “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Far from a setback, hardship is the doorway to a vibrant faith and God’s unshakable culture. You’ll learn: • Why trials are the...

Curious about God’s Kingdom? Jesus’ parable in Luke 19 reveals how it works! Join us for a bilingual and transformational message, unpacking what Jesus teaches about His Kingdom. Dive into a story where Jesus shows the Kingdom isn’t just a future hope — it’s active now. Discover how God entrusts you with resources (talents, time, gifts, +), calls you to responsibly invest what He's given, then pro...

Ready to transform your life? Jump into God's Kingdom! In this teaching we'll explore how Jesus rescues us from a dark and dysfunctional kingdom and brings us into His own. And the culture of God's Kingdom shifts everything from brokenness to wholeness. Discover how living out values like righteousness, peace, and joy, can reshape your heart, home, and city. You’ll walk away with: • A fresh unders...

What does it mean to truly live on mission? In this message, we explore the prophetic assignment God has placed on our church and our individual lives. When God calls us to something new, it can stir questions, fears, and even hesitation—but He is always faithful to lead us forward. Let’s surrender our ‘me considerations’ and embrace His mission together!

What’s in a name? More than you might think! In this message, we explore how a name reflects identity, purpose, and even God’s transformative power. Drawing from Scripture and the story of the past two years, learn why we’re considering a new name: VIDA CHURCH. This is a dual-language, Spanish-English name, that speaks to the LIFE we have in Jesus. Discover how: • Vida Church reflects our church's...

Names are important — not just to us but to God! Uncover how God uses name changes to reveal His purpose, and find out why our church might adopt a new name. In this message you'll see how God used new names (for Abraham, Sarah, Jacob and Peter) to signal new prophetic assignments. This is an important conversation for our historic church as we consider adopting a new name to better connect with o...

What if your faith wasn’t just about attending church—but about stepping into a mission that changes lives? As we explore the journeys of the early church in Acts 11 & 13, we see a radical, intercultural community that embraced diversity, lived on mission, and answered a prophetic call. And guess what? That same call is for us today! 💡 Like & subscribe for more messages from Santa Maria F...

This is an important message for the people of the Santa Maria Foursquare church! In it, Pastor Tim brings clarity to our mission and explores two forms of gravity — history and culture — that we must fight in order to faithfully fulfill our unique Kingdom contribution. Then Tim outlines three ALL IN challenges for our church – actions we can take to help us break free into what God has for us nex...

Are invisible forces holding you back from your true potential? Discover how to break free from the "gravity" that's keeping you stuck in this powerful message. Pastor Tim reveals three game-changing strategies to overcome what's holding you back: making pre-decisions, going all in, and building momentum. Learn how these biblical principles can transform your life and help you step into the freedo...

What if the key to breaking free from what holds you back isn’t just willpower — but God’s faithful strength? In this powerful message, discover how to overcome the "gravity" of fear, doubt, sin, and addiction by leveraging three life-changing strategies straight from Scripture: 1. Pre-Decisions: Transform your future by making “I will” statements aligned with God’s promises 2. Going All In: Why h...

What do physics and personal transformation have in common? More than you might think. Just as rockets require precisely calculated thrust to break Earth's gravity, overcoming personal barriers follows similar principles. This third message in the Fighting Gravity series looks at two strategies that bring lasting change: confession and forgiveness. Both are "all in" spiritual practices that provid...

What does a huge Starship rocket and YOUR LIFE have in common? They both need massive amounts of energy to break free from what's holding them back! Feel stuck? Trapped by fear, doubt, or circumstances? This message shows how to BREAK FREE from the invisible forces holding you down. Through the story of Peter walking on water, discover a life-changing principle that can help you overcome ANY obsta...

Feeling stuck? You're not alone. Whether it's past mistakes, broken relationships, debt, or anger that won't let go — we all know what it's like to feel held back. In this powerful message, discover how to break free from the "gravity" that's keeping you from moving forward in life. Drawing from the story of Simon Peter's remarkable encounter with Jesus, learn the first of three life-changing prin...

Tired of broken New Year's resolutions? Discover why RECALIBRATION beats resolutions every time! In this message, Pastor Tim challenges us that real change doesn't come from making promises we''ll break before the Super Bowl, but about making strategic spiritual recalibration. That's what works! ✨ Key takeaways: • Why God built "reset points" into our spiritual calendar • The crucial difference b...

As followers of Jesus we're not just to thank God — but to tell others why! When we fail to be thankful for what Jesus does in our lives, it can cause us to be forgetful, ungrateful, and unhelpful! Think about it. God's gracious acts slip from our memory because we just move on to the next thing without pausing to express thanks. We can also slip into entitlement, taking God's grace for granted, b...

What if you got to hold God as a baby? Scripture mentions only one person in history, besides Jesus' parents, who ever had that chance. His name was Simeon, and his powerful reaction to holding baby Jesus will change how you see Christmas forever. Today we explores the three extraordinary declarations Simeon made about Jesus that still light up our world today. May Jesus bless you this Christmas!...

In today's message, we dive into the very moment when ordinary shepherds first witness the extraordinary glory of God. Imagine being enveloped by the radiant light of His glory, a reflection of God's infinite love and power. This was not just a spiritual vision; it was an invitation to share the greatest news ever told. As the angels proclaimed the birth of Jesus, fear transformed into joy, and th...

The Christmas story is punctuated by those who proclaimed God is with us, for us, in us, and like us! But this didn't begin when the angels showed up to the shepherds. It started centuries before when the prophets declared the Messiah — the Christ — was coming. Today we're looking at what those prophets actually said, and how what they foretold came to be. And we're reminded that just "knowing" pr...

Imagine a world where no one ever shared the story of Jesus. No Christmas, no Easter, no teachings of love and forgiveness. Today we'll explore the story of a priest, Zechariah, whose encounter with an angel left him speechless — literally!. We'll discover how uncertainty can silence our voice, but just like Zechariah, our faith can restore it, and our words can build bridges of faith for others....

Do your prayers ever feel like they're hitting the ceiling? You're not alone. Many believers find their prayer lives on life support or even dead. But what if you could revive your connection with God through time-tested practices? In this teaching, we'll explore how to breathe new life into your prayers by embracing three transformative practices: 1. Praying with thankfulness — which shifts our f...

Are you ready to revolutionize your prayer life? Today we're talking practically about building patterns of prayer into our lives — inking them so deeply into the fabric of our days that prayer becomes natural. This will help you move from a sporadic prayer life to a constant conversation with God. We'll explore practical strategies to punctuate your day with prayer and plan intentional prayer int...

Today, we're diving into a powerful truth about prayer that most people miss. We're not just talking about any prayer – we're talking about prayers that literally break chains, and rewrite destinies. From Moses parting the Red Sea to prison doors flying open, history shows us that prayer isn't just a religious ritual. It's a supernatural force that changes lives. But here's the twist: when God mov...

Have you ever thought about what really provokes us to pray? Whether it's personal struggles, God-given passions, or significant, world-shaping events, prayer is our weapon and our direct connection to God’s power. Today, Pastor Lisa brings a powerful perspective on why prayer holds such weight and authority in our lives and why we’re called to ask, seek, and knock without ceasing, just as Jesus m...

Ever felt the urgency to find an outlet when your phone’s battery is dying? It’s a lot like our lives — we need a constant power source, especially in hard times. Today, we’re exploring the truth that prayer is our direct connection to God’s power. God invites us to knock and promises to open doors of breakthrough, inner peace, and forgiveness. Don’t stay on the outside; let His strength in. Thank...

Have you ever tried to start a fire with just one piece of wood? It's hard to do! But when you build a fire with several pieces, it can be roaring in no time. This is much like our prayer lives. When we're praying together with other people of faith, God shows up in power. Psalm 133:1–3 "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! ... For there the Lord bestows his blessi...