Vima Church Audio Podcast

In week two of No Retreat, Cutting Before Conquest, we look at the moment in Joshua when God calls Israel to pause before moving forward. Before the conquest of the Promised Land, the people were required to renew their covenant and set themselves apart, removing the “Egypt” that still lingered within them. This message reveals that God is often more concerned with what He’s doing in us than what...

In the opening message of our new series No Retreat , Breaking Camp , we step into the book of Joshua and the moment when God calls His people to move forward. Before they could enter the next season, they had to leave what was familiar behind. This message reminds us that while God’s promises are rich and good, they are not passive. The land may be flowing with milk and honey, but someone worked...

At Jesus’ birth, peace didn’t arrive as a worldwide change in circumstances — it arrived as a person. “On earth peace” reminds us that God sent Peace into a broken world, not by removing adversity, but by being present in it through Jesus. We don’t have to wait for Christ’s second coming to experience His peace — it’s available to us now as we come to know Him personally, even in the middle of fea...

In week four of The Missing Peace, we confront The Thief of Peace — the subtle things that quietly rob us of the peace God desires for us. This message reveals how divided loyalty, self-reliance, hidden sin, and forgetting what God has done can slowly pull our hearts away from Him. This week, Pastor Ryan invites us to return to wholehearted trust and dependence on God. True peace is restored when...

In this message from The Missing Peace, Pastor Jon explores what it means to make peace with God. Even when belief remains, it’s possible to lose our peace with Him — and this message invites us to examine where that disconnect may exist.  At the heart of this message is an invitation to return to honest, restored communion with God. In seasons of questioning, waiting, and unmet expectations, we’r...

In week two of The Missing Peace, Pastor Jon reminds us that God’s peace isn’t something we simply wish for — it’s something we’re called to make. In this message, we learn the difference between wanting peace, demanding peace, and actually becoming a peacemaker. God attaches responsibility to His peace, inviting us to bring it into the relationships and spaces around us. As we pursue peace for ot...

In the first message of our Advent series, The Missing Peace, Pastor Ryan shares how real, lasting peace is only found in Jesus. We’re reminded that peace isn’t something we manufacture — it’s something we receive as we draw near to Him. Through prayer, Scripture, community, and releasing the fear and hurt we so often hold onto, we discover the peace our hearts have been missing. Let this message...

In this powerful one-off message, Pastor Willie George delivers a biblical and practical exploration of how God provides for His people through divine channels, not by accident. Drawing from his new book, he unpacks how God moves financial and practical blessing into our lives through four key “windows” or systems of provision. Grounded in Scripture and filled with wisdom, this message offers both...

In the final message of our Nehemiah series, we pause with Israel to look back and remember God’s faithfulness. When the work stops and we review the journey, we see a God who always finishes what He starts — not just in the walls around us, but in the hearts within us. Pastor Jon invites us to recognize how God forms us through the process, how knowing His faithfulness reshapes our worship, and h...

Making a difference rarely comes without opposition. Whether it’s criticism, conflict, or spiritual attack, resistance often meets every movement of God. But through faith, we find the strength to keep building — to stand firm, stay focused, and trust that God is working even in the face of adversity. Let this message encourage you to keep pressing forward in the purpose He’s called you to.

Nehemiah’s story begins with a moment of awareness — he sees the brokenness around him, feels the weight of it, and lets that burden move him to action. In the same way, God often calls His people to see, feel, and build in specific seasons and places. As we step into this season as a church, we’re believing together for our vision: to see Wichita experience the real Jesus. Let’s open our eyes, ca...

Through betrayal, waiting, and ultimately redemption, the story of Joseph shows that God’s faithfulness shines brightest in our dysfunction. And just like Joseph, we can trust that when we stay faithful where we are, God is still working behind the scenes — turning our detours, delays, and disappointments into the very path that leads to our destiny. In this message, we explore how God a placed a...

Every limp has a lesson. In Genesis, we see the story of Jacob wrestling with God, where He learns first hand about God's redemptive nature. He receives a new name, and also a limp. This limp served as a mark of dependence for Jacob. This week, Pastor Jon brings us a passionate word on wrestling with God, through the hard seasons and storms. If we just don't let go, we can see God's...

Parenting is never easy. And when favoritism, comparison, or unmet expectations creep in, the effects can last for generations. But even in the middle of our mess — our dysfunction — we serve a God who remains faithful, who sees us, and who can redeem every broken piece for His glory and our good. Whether you're a parent, a child, or someone walking through the aftermath of a dysfunctional fa...

To kick off our new series, Dysfunctional, we look at the story of Abram and Sarai in the book of Genesis. Through some very difficult situations, God shows His faithfulness to His promises.  From this, we can learn some important lessons about having a healthy and growing marriage. 

We weren't created for life on earth, we were made for an eternity with God in Heaven. This place is our temporary home, and only for a short amount of time. This week Pastor Jon shares an encouraging message on not wasting our time here in this place, but using it to further the Kingdom of God.

God has already prepared a place just for you. No matter your past or present, you’re not just invited—you’re expected. In this sermon, Pastor Jon unpacks the beauty of belonging, identity, and grace. You have a seat at the King’s table.

The church bears a heavy calling: to love God, serve one another, and to carry the message of reconciliation. Here at Vima, this informs our four pillars - to Know God, Grow in Freedom, Discover Your Purpose, and Go Make a Difference. To kick off our new sermon series, Pastor Jon shares about the heart of Vima Church and what it means for us as a church body. Tune in for more!

"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" | Romans 10:14 This week, Pastor Jon brings a compelling message on evangelism and how we can play our part in the ministry of reconciliation that God has entrusted to us. Tune in for more!

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” We are called to be a "one another" kind of church. Jesus commands us to love one another as He has loved us. This is the mark of true discipleship. In this message from our True North series, Pastor...

"And Peter said to them, 'Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" -Acts 2:38 ESV Baptism is a symbolic act that represents our death to sin and new life in Christ Jesus. It is not merely a suggestion, but a command for believers.  This week, Pastor Jon shares an enc...

There is a difference in the penalty of sin and the power of sin, and each can have a destructive effect in our lives. But Jesus came to free us from both. This week in our True North series, Pastor Jon explains the theology of sin, and how we can trust in the saving power of Jesus to fight back against the enemy's plans. Tune in for more!

There’s only one way to real freedom—and it’s not through being “good enough.” "Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’" – John 14:6 (ESV) At the heart of our faith is this truth: Jesus is the only way to salvation. It’s not about how many good deeds we’ve done or how pure our intentions are—freedom comes only through His sacrifi...

What does it really mean to follow God? Being a good person or having strong morals is great—but that alone isn’t the whole story. Following God means holding on to a biblical worldview and keeping Jesus at the center of everything. This week, Pastor Jon kicks off our new series, True North, as we take a deeper look at what it really looks like to follow God in our everyday lives.

We all have a choice to make: Will we live a life that follows God, or will we go our own way? Psalm 1 lays it out clearly. There’s the path of the godly — rooted, steady, fruitful. And then there’s the path of the ungodly — unstable and leading to destruction. This isn’t just about big life decisions, but the everyday choices we make that shape who we are. Pastor Ryan breaks this passage down ver...