Vinelife Podcast

   Have I Got News For You Acts 20.17-38 18 April 2021 Grace is a concept often distorted by the modern church. Grace is the good gift, something we do not earn, and do not deserve. At the same time grace is in no way opposed to doing, to effort, or to works that God prepared in advance for us to do, and that is what gets the gospel of God’s Grace into the lives of others. If you have an...

   Have I Got News For You Mark 1.14-45 11 April 2021 The word gospel simply means good news. But what if our definition of good news is so limited that we miss out on much of what the good news is all about?  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Otherwise if you are just looking for information or to connect with us....

   The Generous Vineyard Owner John 20.1-31 4 April 2021 The gospel speaks to the universal human condition, our need for God, for hope, and the answers to life, but what is so compelling is that it also tells us of a God who is so personal that he meets us where we are and brings out the best in us in our unique connection with him. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer nee...

   The Generous Vineyard Owner Matthew 20.1-16 28 March 2021 It is a common refrain in the church that salvation cannot be earned, and yet it is a common fallacy that God’s love and his blessing must be earned. How does your view of merit affect your understanding of the kingdom of heaven?  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineya...

   A Merciful King Matthew 18.23-35 21 March 2021 No one was ever more generous than God the Father when he gave his Son for our forgiveness. So when you and I forgive as he did we are putting our trust in the cross of Christ not only to pay our debts, but also to set everything right. And when we don’t forgive it tells God how little we appreciate the gift of his Son, and our forgivenes...

   Hidden Treasure, Pearls, A Net, A Scribe Mark 4.21-25 14 March 2021 Each of the parables of the kingdom thus far have described a kingdom that comes in unexpected and subtle ways until it has become a powerful force, unable to be conquered, and changing the landscape around it. The parable of the Lamp is no different, but it points to the only variable that we can control; ourselves....

   Hidden Treasure, Pearls, A Net, A Scribe Matthew 13.44-52 7 March 2021 We often ascribe value to things that are worthless. Yet if pressed we use terms like “sentimental value” to describe these things, because we know in truth that they are actually of no value, and that given the right circumstances, in matters of life and death we would give them up because despite our attach...

   The Kingdom of God is Like Mustard Seed and Leaven Matthew 13.31-35 28 February 2021 A constant theme in the parables of the kingdom is the subversive nature of the kingdom. It’s never in your face, but always one heart at a time, and because it is filled with life, it overcomes everything that opposes it. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact u...

   The Kingdom of God is Like Weeds Among the Wheat Matthew 13.24-30, 36-43 21 February 2021 Often in life when we deal with the world around us, we become angry at sin, and the destructive side-effects like death, disease, destruction, and depravity. In those moments it is easy to lose sight of God’s heart to rescue people and destroy sin. Instead we want to destroy people in order to e...

   The Kingdom of God is Like a Sower of Seed Mat 3:1-9, 18-23 14 February 2021 One of the reasons that Jewish leaders rejected Jesus was that he didn’t seem like what they expected. They had distinct ideas about what Jesus should do that were a misunderstanding of his will. Often times, believers get disappointed in God for this same reason. But Jesus tells us, that if we have ear...

   Vision ‘21: The Vine Is Life  John 15.1-17 7 February 2021 When we think of the beautiful imagery of Jesus as the vine we typically think of how important it is to belong to Jesus, but often forget that the expectation of abiding actually includes producing good fruit, but what does that mean?  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at pra...

   Zephaniah 3.1-20 31 January 2021 When we allow God to purify us, it is a continual process.  It is a choice every single day to turn from our sin and turn to God. To draw near to Him and trust in His leading.  To strive for pure hearts and pure minds. It is a response of worship.  It is a response of humility.  Of laying down our pride and our selfish desires and m...

   Woke: It Begins with God’s People Zephaniah 2.1-15 24 January 2021 It is easy enough to find fault with others but the truth is that real change doesn’t begin with someone else. Real change in the world begins with me examine myself, rather than finding fault with others. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Other...

   Woke: It Begins with God’s People Zephaniah 1.1-18 17 January 2021 God always puts his people first. We are first in line for blessing, and first in line for correction. That’s the part we often forget, but being first means also means we get the opportunity to lead.  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Otherwise...

   State of the Church Address Matthew 22.34-40; Matthew 28.18-20. 10 January 2021 This past year was full of challenges, but the best measure of your mission value is not when it is easy, but when it is hard. So let’s talk about how we did in 2020. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Otherwise if you are just looki...

   Press On Philippians 3:7-14 03 January 2021 In life there are always things that slow us down and trip us up. As we encounter the presence of God and learn to follow His lead, it’s His love that motivates us to press on and press through, no matter what hardships surround us.  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church O...

   Prophet Priest & King: Established Forever  2 Samuel 7.8-17, Psalm 2:1-12, Matthew 28.18-20 20 December 2020 At Christmas the imagery of the Messiah as king is something we embrace with nostalgia, but as Americans we bristle against all year. So if the gospel is good news, even to twenty-first century Americans, how do we reconcile the Messiah as king? If you have any of thes...

   Prophet Priest & King: You Are A Priest Forever  Genesis 14.17-20, Psalm 110.1-7 & Hebrews 7.11-28 13 December 2020 The very word Advent means to prepare for the one coming. So who is it that comes at Christmas? One who is able to intercede for us and forgive us all of our sins. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyar...

   Prophet, Priest & King: This is My Son, Listen to Him Deuteronomy 18.14-22 6 December 2020 The Bible tells us that Jesus was the Great Prophet, but often times Christians resist this title because Jesus was more than a prophet, he is the Messiah, the son of God. Today we are looking at why it matters that Jesus is the Great Prophet, and what it tells us about our Messiah If you ha...

   Going Viral: Perspective Acts 28.1-31 29 November 2020 When life’s circumstances overwhelm us, or hit us in unexpected ways, it is easy to lose our perspective and feel that God has abandoned us. In contrast, the Bible teaches us that our circumstances are often opportunities in disguise, and even when they are not, that God is able to make even the worst things work together for good...

   Going Viral:The Price of Awesome Acts 26 22 November 2020 Who doesn’t like comfort? Most of us spend more, and are willing to work harder if in the end, we can be more comfortable. But comfort and awesome rarely go together. The truth is that without discipline and discomfort we don’t achieve awesome. So if you want to do and see awesome, you have to sacrifice some of your...

   Going Viral: A Supernatural Gospel for a Supernatural World. Acts 1 9 15 November 2020 The world around us appears to becoming ardently secular but in reality superstition is the religion of the day, because the world around us is naturally supernatural. In response God has given a gospel that is naturally supernatural   If you have any of these needs or any other prayer nee...

   Going Viral: True Discipleship Produces More Disciples Acts 18 08 November 2020 As disciples of Christ, we are all called to make more disciples.  It isn’t just a calling on some people’s lives.   It’s not a spiritual gift that only a few possess.  It is the active part that we get to play in the expansion of the Kingdom Of God.  It invo...

   Going Viral: World Interrupted Acts 17:1- 34 01 November 2020 Some things have a way of interrupting your world, no matter how prepared you might be, your plans are changed in an instant. Some interruptions are destructive, some are helpful, but they are always something you can’t ignore.  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvine...

   Going Viral: Following God’s Lead Acts 16:1- 40 25 October 2020 Every guru claims to know when, where, and how. But the longer you live, the more you know that often time, those lessons cannot be learned from lectures, notes or books, but caught by doing life with those who know life isn’t a formula. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact u...