Vima Church Audio Podcast

Sometimes the best thing a church can do is make room for new voices. This weekend three communicators from within our own church family opened up the book of Psalms and brought words on legacy, God's presence, and what it looks like to praise him even when life is hard. 

Most of us love Proverbs 3:5-6 until it actually applies to our situation. Trusting God with all your heart sounds different when you're facing uncertainty, waiting on an answer, or trying to make sense of a path that doesn't add up. In this message, we explore what it really means to trust the Lord, see every moment as His, and discover that God doesn't always give us the full road...

It's easy to get excited about missions on the other side of the world, but Jesus didn't just call us to the ends of the earth. He started with right here. In this message, we explore what it looks like to see your city, your neighborhood, and your everyday life as the mission field God has placed you in. Your location is not an accident, and your lamp doesn't have to be big to push...

When God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, it looks at first like a test of obedience. But it's actually a test of something much deeper. Do you really believe God is good? In this message, we explore Genesis and discover that God has always been a giver, not a taker. Even in the moments that don't make sense, His character never changes.

Most of us have heard plenty of sermons, but James, the brother of Jesus, asks a question that cuts right through all of that. Are you actually living what you believe? In this first message of Summer at Vima, we dig into the book of James and discover that faith was never meant to stay in your head. It was always meant to show up in your life.

Ever wish you could skip to the last page of your story just to know it's going to be okay? In this final message from the Book of Ruth, we see how God was quietly writing something beautiful all along and why your faithfulness today matters more than you know.

In this week’s message from our Ruth series, we look at the moment Boaz meets with the other redeemer and chooses to handle a difficult situation with integrity and honor. Even when the process was uncomfortable, costly, and uncertain, Boaz remained faithful to do what was right. This message reminds us that honor still matters — especially when it costs us something. In a world that often looks f...

In week three of our Ruth series, Pastor Ryan walks through Ruth 3 in a message about surrender, faith, and obedience in uncomfortable places. As Ruth steps forward in trust, we see that following God often means loosening our grip on control and moving forward even when the full picture hasn’t been revealed. This message reminds us that surrender requires movement, trusts God in the removing, and...

This week we walk through Ruth 2 and see the quiet, steady faithfulness that marked Ruth’s life. Rather than waiting passively, Ruth trusted God by simply showing up each day, working hard, and doing what was in front of her while believing God would provide the rest. As Boaz notices, protects, and provides for Ruth, we begin to see a beautiful picture of Jesus — our Redeemer. This message reminds...

In the opening message of our new series through Ruth, we look at the difficult decision Elimelech made to leave Bethlehem in search of something better — a choice that ultimately led his family into loss and hardship. Through Naomi and Ruth’s story, we’re faced with a powerful question: what do you do when the place God called you to feels empty, and somewhere else looks more promising? This mess...

In the final message of Afterlife , we explore the what the Bible reveals about the devil, demons, and the spiritual world. Rather than living in fear or misunderstanding, this message brings clarity to a reality that often goes ignored or misrepresented. As we walk through the armor of God and its purpose, we’re reminded that we don’t have to be intimidated by the unseen. In Christ, we are equipp...

In week two of Afterlife , we take a sobering look at Hell through the lens of Scripture — from Genesis to the words of Jesus and into Revelation. This message builds on what we learned about Heaven and brings a deeper clarity to the reality of eternity. More than anything, it creates a sense of urgency. What we believe about eternity should shape how we live today. This message challenges us to t...

In the opening message of our new series Afterlife , we take a biblical look at Heaven and what it truly means for us. Rather than relying on imagination or assumption, Pastor Jon walks through Scripture to reveal a reality that is far greater than we often realize. Heaven is not just a distant hope — it’s the fulfillment of our deepest longings, prepared for those who are saved, forgiven, and red...

In the final message of This Is Love, we celebrate the heart of the Gospel through Matthew 28. The cross stands as the reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice — the place where our sin was paid for and our debt was forgiven. But the story doesn’t end there. The empty tomb declares victory. The stone wasn’t rolled away so Jesus could get out, but so we could see in — to witness the freedom and new life availa...

This week in our series, This Is Love , we’re reminded that the cross was never an accident — it was always the plan. Jesus didn’t just allow the cross to happen to Him; He willingly stepped into it to fulfill what had been set in motion from the very beginning. From Passover to Abraham and Isaac, to the bronze serpent in the wilderness, Scripture points forward to this moment. The cross was more...

In week three of This Is Love, guest Pastor Jeremy Burroughs shares from John 4. Through Jesus’ encounter at the well, we see a love that actively seeks us out, meets our deepest needs, and transforms our story. God’s love not only finds and fulfills us — it fuels us to reach others. Sharing his own life-changing story, Pastor Jeremy reminds us that a simple invitation can open the door to someone...

This week we step into John 5 and the story of the man at the pool of Bethesda. In this powerful encounter, Jesus demonstrates a love that sees beyond the surface and meets us right in the middle of our brokenness. This message reminds us that His healing love is deeply personal — refusing to leave us stuck in dysfunction and calling us into a transformed life. When Jesus heals, He doesn’t just re...

In the opening message of our new series This Is Love , we look at the powerful moment when Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. In a culture where this task was reserved for the lowest servant, Jesus chose to serve those who were still prideful, broken, and imperfect. This message reminds us that Jesus’ love is not based on our worthiness. No matter how far we’ve wandered or how broken we may feel,...

In the final message of No Retreat, we arrive at Joshua 24 and the powerful legacy Joshua leaves at the end of his life. His challenge still echoes today: lock in your decision to serve the Lord, because indecision will always drift toward something else. This message calls us to lead our homes with intentional faith, to live for legacy over accumulation, and to stay faithful to the very end. We m...

In this message of our series in the book of Joshua, we see that victory wasn’t the end of Israel’s journey — occupation was. After the battles were won, Joshua and the people still had to step in, settle down, and faithfully steward what God had already given them. This message calls us to do the same. God invites us to boldly and graciously lead in the places He’s entrusted to us — our homes, ma...

This week we walk through Joshua 11 and the season where Israel had to keep going long after the first victories were won. There came a point when God wasn’t giving new instructions — He was calling them to faithfully use what He had already provided. This message reminds us that breakthrough often comes through sustained obedience, not constant new miracles. Even when the finish line feels distan...

This week, we look at the moment when Joshua prays an audacious prayer and asks God to stop time so the battle can be won. In response, God performs multiple miracles to protect His people and secure the victory. This message challenges us to examine the way we pray. What might God do if we stopped settling for safe, quiet prayers and began trusting Him with bold, faith-filled ones? As Joshua show...

This week, we turn to Joshua 9 and the costly mistake Israel made when they did not inquire of the Lord. What looked like a good opportunity became a lasting obstacle, slowing their progress into everything God had called them to. This message is a sobering reminder that not every open door is a God door. Yet even in their failure, God remained faithful — redeeming the mistake and using it for goo...

In week four of our No Retreat series, we look at God’s plan for Joshua at the battle of Ai and the lesson it reveals about victory. When Israel relied on their own strength, they were quickly defeated — but when they followed God’s strategy, they found success. In this message, Pastor Jon reminds us that lasting victory comes from trusting God’s design, not our abilities. Whether it’s marriage, f...

In week three of No Retreat , Unconventional Obedience , we step into the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho — a victory that came through obedience that made no sense by human standards. God’s instructions to be silent, to walk, to wait, and then to shout challenged everything Israel knew about warfare, yet obedience opened the door to breakthrough. This message reminds us that God often w...