Vinelife Podcast

   Going Viral: Herd Immunity Acts 15:1- 41 18 October 2020 We cannot rely on herd immunity when we are talking about the gospel. We must have real one-on-one discipleship. nothing can replace your life experience and personal investment in those that God has put in your life to disciple.  If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvi...

   Going Viral: Adapting Acts 13:13- 52 11 October 2020 The fundamental message of the gospel does not change but as we see from Acts, in every new land, and with every new situation, the disciples adapted to the new land and culture by following the lead of the Holy Spirit. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Otherwise i...

   Going Viral: The Socially Transmitted Gospel Acts 10.1- 48 04 October 2020 The gospel is inherently social, communicated from person to person, not through rules, or pressure, nor commands, and demands, or even cultural adaption, but through relationships: Love God, Love People, Pass It On. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard...

   Ground Zero: Go and Make Disciples Acts 8.1- 40 27 September 2020 If we are called to be the church not just attend one, and if the mission of the church is to Love God, Love People, and Pass It On, what should the mission of the people be? 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 infor...

   Ground Zero: The Responsibility of Every Generation Acts 7.1-60 20 September 2020 It has often been said that the faith is just one generation away from extinction. The reality is that while we may inherit a legacy of faith that we cannot inherit faith, instead every generation must trust God for itself. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at pra...

   Ground Zero: The Power Paradox Acts 5.17- 42 13 September 20 20 It is a great paradox that those with real power and authority have the luxury to lay down insults, challenges, and offenses but those who have no real power and authority must defend their position to the bitter end. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Ot...

   Ground Zero: Heart and Soul Acts 4.32-5.16 6 September 2020 The phrase one heart and one soul was unique to the Jews in the ancient near eastern world, deeply embedded in the Torah, and the social fabric of the people. Yet the practice was often more a sense of obligation than commitment. So what transformed this obligatory practice into the identity of the early church?    If you hav...

   Ground Zero: Where Do You Find Strength?    Acts 4.1-31 30 August 2020 Where do you find strength? Often we seek in comfort in food, drink, ideas, or causes that are bigger than ourselves, but if we rely on those things long term they turn into our weaknesses. In contrast God has given us that which not only comforts but gives us strength for living.   If you have any of these needs o...

   Ground Zero: Ground Zero: We came for what we wanted, We got all that we needed.  Acts 3.1-4.4 23 August 2020 The gospel meets every person at their point of perceived need (our pain), but it comes with so much more, what we didn’t even know we needed until it was birthed in our hearts. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyar...

   Ground Zero: Day One Acts 2.1-47 16 August 2020 Day one, Ground Zero, did not begin among the nations, it began with the people of God being cut to the heart and surrendering everything to the call.    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 wit...

   Ground Zero: The Prime Directive 2 Samuel 24:10-25 Acts 1.1-26  We live in a time where the American church looks a lot like the Judaism of Jesus’ day, divided between Pharisees and Sadducees, the conservative and the liberal, and sprinkled with a few radicals (the Zealots and the Lestai). I think God is shaking the American church right now to prepare us for revival, and we need...

   Crowns Down: Safer in the Judgment Seat of God than the Hands of Men. 2 Samuel 24:10-25 02 August 2020 As we wrap up this series in 2 Samuel, I think this closing chapter speaks a heartfelt message to all of us, as we face these turbulent times, about God’s heart, as well as our responsibility in moments like these. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please conta...

   Crowns Down: Discipline is Key 2 Samuel 18 26 July 2020 Discipline is a key part of our repentance process.  In our text this week, we unfold the story of David and his son Absalom and compare the response each of them have to their sin.  God’s discipline process is so important for David but the same discipline is not extended to Absalom resulting in hi...

   Crowns Down: Humbly Honor 2 Samuel 9.1-13 12 July 2020 To humbly honor others is to humbly honor the Lord, His message, & His Kingdom!. 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. Email us at connections@myvineyard.church If you would like to support...

   Crowns Down: To Obey is Better than Doing God Favors. 2 Samuel 7.1-29  05 July 2020 David wanted to build a house for God, but God didn’t ask him to. Often we are tempted to do things for God other than what he has asked. But what God is more important to God than all of our gifts and offerings is obedience. The best gift we can give God is to follow his lead.  If you have a...

   Crowns Down: Nothing Challenges My Humility More than My Success. 2 Samuel 6.1-23  28 June 2020 David is arguably one of the best examples among the kings of humility. At the same time, being king he often becomes emboldened or enticed by his victories and power and falls into the trap of pride. Throughout his reign we see pride is regularly his undoing, and humility is typically...

   Crowns Down: Crowns Down: Seeking God’s Directive Over Our Reactions Power Under Authority  2 Samuel 5.1-25  21 June 2020 When we respond in humility in spite of our wounded pride, God can step in, give us direction, and the grace (power) to to overcome. If you have any of these needs or any other prayer needs please contact us at prayer@myvineyard.church Otherwise if you ar...

   Crowns Down: Power Under Authority  2 Samuel 1.1-18  14 June 2020 We think of humility as lacking opinion, direction, or fortitude, but the witness of the Bible is that real humility is power submitted to authority. 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 co...

   Where Were You? Scripture: John 11:1-44  07 June 2020 We all deal with disappointment in life.  Many times, in that disappointment, we wonder where God is and why He didn’t prevent negative situations from happening.  It causes us to question whether God is who says He is or if He will do what He promises He will do.  As we look through the story of Laza...

   Reflections: Neither a Doormat, Nor Boastful Be.  2 Corinthians 11.16-12.10  31 May 2020 One of the hardest things about being a Christian is the role of humility in our lives. On one hand we are called to trust God, on the other hand we are told not to boast, or rejoice in the downfall of our enemies. So how do we like Christ, put our trust in God, being confident in him, w...

   Reflections: The Ability to Overcome 2 Corinthians 10.1-11.15  24 May 2020 I am a huge proponent of Dallas Willard’s statement that our gospel is NOT the gospel of sin management. The power of the gospel is to forgive sin, not to manage my sin or nor am I called to manage anyone else either. Yet for some this has become a cop-out, to a license to cheap grace that Willard nor the...

   Reflections: Generous Like Jesus 2 Corinthians 8.1-9.15  17 May 2020 Many believe that the church is after their wallets and see lessons on tithing as opportunistic and self-serving. Yet most pastors hate to talk about giving for that reason. Still giving is an integral part of Christian living. In this text we look at the generosity of Christ as the model for Christian generosit...

   Reflections: Christianity is Relational 2 Corinthians 6.14-7.16  10 May 2020 Christianity is relational, from our relationship to God, to our relationship with people, you cannot do Christianity without relationship.  If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: myvineyard.church/give The post Reflections: Christianity is Relational appeared first on V...

   Reflections: Like This, Not Like That 2 Corinthians 4.1-5.10  03 May 2020 Followers of Christ do not set their standards by comparing with flawed men, but by comparing themselves with Christ. Our invite is to follow me as I follow Christ. Christ is the standard!  If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: myvineyard.church/give The post Reflections:...

   Reflections: The Witness of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 3.1-18  26 April 2020 What voices do we trust, and how do we know they are trustworthy? If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: myvineyard.church/give The post Reflections: The Witness of the Spirit appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .