Vinelife Podcast

   11 January 202 6 Luke 12. 13-34, Deuteronomy 18.15 When life feels uncertain, where do we instinctively place our trust? In Luke 12.13–34, Jesus confronts our tendency to seek security in possessions, planning, and self-sufficiency, and invites us instead into a deeper dependence on God. This is not a warning against wealth or a scolding of the anxious, but a call to examine our alleg...

   04 January 202 6 Luke 12. 1-12 Jesus warns his disciples about a faith shaped by approval rather than allegiance. In Luke 12.1–12, we are invited to examine the subtle influences — fear, tribalism, and performative religion — that quietly reshape our hearts. This is a call beyond echo chambers and appearances into covenant faithfulness, courageous confession, and Spirit-empowered trus...

   28 December 2025 Luke 11.42-54 In Luke 11.42–54, Jesus confronts a form of faith that is meticulous in practice yet empty of justice, love, and humility. This message invites us to examine whether our devotion produces Kingdom life or merely religious performance—and to hear Jesus’ hard words as a merciful call into the deeper, freer way of the Kingdom. If you would like to support us...

   21 December 2025 Isaiah 61.1-11     Jesus fulfills God’s promise to bring freedom, restoration, and joy. He comes to proclaim liberty for the captives and hope for the weary. Join us this week to celebrate the Bringer of Good News—God’s rescue has arrived. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Bringer of...

   14 December 2025 Isaiah 53.1-12     The promised child isn’t just a baby—He is the Lamb of God who takes on our sin and suffering. His love is costly, his sacrifice  real , and through him salvation is made possible. Celebrate the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give     &nb...

   07 December 2025 Isaiah 9.1-21   In the darkest places of our world, God has promised a child—a Wonderful Counselor. From a humble manger, Jesus comes to guide, comfort, and bring hope to our hearts. Come see the light that has come for you this Christmas. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post He Sha...

   30 November 2025   Dalmacio Elias Boaz Garcia , was born  July  2 1 , 2025 Pslam 101.6   Uzziah Abner Cantrell was born May 27, 2025    Matthew 5.14-16   William Matthew  Hanff was  born Apr 4, 2023   Romans 8.37-39   Charlotte Elizabeth Hanff  was born on  Jan 10, 2025   Micah 6.8 If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give     &...

   23 November 2025 Luke 11. 29-41 Jesus stands before us, offering his light, yet too often we ignore it, focusing on outward appearances instead of the heart. In this message, we explore the warning to Israel’s leaders, the example of the Queen of the South and Nineveh, and what it means for us today to let Christ’s light transform our lives from the inside out. If you would like to su...

   9 November 2025  Luke 10:38-42   In  Dear Theophilus: Learning to Pray Like Jesus , we step into the moment when one disciple dares to ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus’ response is more than a model of words — it’s an invitation into relationship. In this message, we discover prayer not as ritual recitation, but as the lifeblood of friendship with the Father. From revering hi...

   9 November 2025  Luke 11.14-28 In a clash between the powerless religion of man and the authority of the Kingdom, Jesus reveals what true deliverance looks like. It’s not ritual or struggle—it’s freedom spoken with divine authority. When Christ drives out darkness “by the finger of God,” the Kingdom has already broken in. This passage calls us to see the difference between empty...

   2 November 2025  Luke 10:38-42   In a world obsessed with productivity and performance, Jesus invites us to something better. When Mary sits at his feet and Martha struggles in the kitchen, Jesus isn’t choosing favorites—he’s redefining what truly matters. In this message from Luke 10.38–42, we’ll see how the kingdom of God overturns social norms, elevates the overlooked, and calls us...

   12 October 2025  Luke 9.51 -62 In Luke 9.51–62, Jesus “set his face toward Jerusalem.” That moment defines the rest of his mission—and ours. Following Jesus isn’t about comfort, convenience, or spiritual technique. It’s about trusting the Father’s will, even when the road leads to the cross, through rejection and loss. In this message from our  Dear Theophilus  series, Pastor Hal chal...

   26 October 2025  Luke 10.25-37 When a lawyer asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?”, Jesus turns the question inside out. The story of the Good Samaritan isn’t about identifying who deserves our compassion — it’s about becoming the kind of person who naturally shows it. In this message, we explore what it means to live as Kingdom people in a world obsessed with limits. In this message we’l...

   19 October 2025  Luke 10.1-24 The seventy-two returned rejoicing at what they had done—but Jesus redirected their joy to who they were in Christ. True disciples don’t just do the works of the kingdom—they find their identity in the King.  Rejoice because  you belong, and then go share that joy with a hurting world. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do s...

   05 October 2025  Luke 9:37-50 In Luke 9.37–50, the disciples move from the mountaintop of glory to the valley of failure. They had authority, but lacked trust. Instead their faith was misplaced in technique and status. Jesus reminds us that the kingdom isn’t advanced by technique, position, or titles—but by raw faith, humble service, and a life submitted to his authority. True discipl...

   28 September 2025  Galatians 5.10-6.10 “In a world where betrayal, sin, and disappointment are all too common, how do we live faithfully without losing hope? This message explores trust, forgiveness, and discipleship in the midst of brokenness, pointing us to God’s grace, the transforming power of the Spirit, and the call to live authentically in community.” If you would l...

   21 September 2025  Luke 9.18-36 Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”—but the real test wasn’t just their words, it was their lives. In Luke 9, Peter’s confession marks a turning point: Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Yet immediately, Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. Our lives are always telling a story about who...

   14 September 2025  Luke 8 .40-55 In today’s text, Jesus does more than display his authority, he hands it to his disciples. With no resources but complete dependence on him, they are sent to proclaim, heal, and trust that God will provide. Then, with nothing more than a boy’s lunch, Jesus shows that ordinary people and ordinary means, placed in his hands, unleash extraordinary abundan...

   07 September 2025  Luke 8 .40-55 In Luke 8.40–55 we see a preview of the kingdom embodied in Jesus, who overrules every power — nature, sickness, demons, death, and even entrenched social norms — to bring life and freedom. Nothing in history has been able to stop the advance of His reign, except when His people shrink back in fear or unfaithfulness. The invitation is clear: like Jairu...

   31 August 2025  Luke 8 .22-39 When Jesus said,  “Let’s go to the other side,”  He wasn’t just talking about crossing a lake — He was calling His disciples to trust His word and join his mission. In Luke 8.22–39 we see Jesus’ authority over storms and demons, but more importantly, we see his power to set people free and send them out as witnesses. The question for us is simple: w...

   24 August 2025  Luke 8. 1-21 In Luke 8, Jesus tells us that the Word of God is like seed — but only good soil bears fruit. And then he adds: no one lights a lamp and hides it. The point is clear: disciples aren’t just called to  receive  the Word, but to  produce fruit and shine brightly  so others are drawn to the kingdom. This week we’ll discover what it means to be good soil, to li...

   17 August 2025  Luke 7. 36-50 A small view of our sin always leads to a small view of our savior. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Dear Theophilus: The Truth That You KNOW Sets You Free! appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .

   10 August 2025  Luke 7.1 8-35 When you said yes to Jesus, what were you really saying yes to? In Luke 7, Jesus confronts the crowd’s expectations—and ours. Did we come looking for comfort, approval, or blessing? Or did we come for the Kingdom, with all its cost and glory? This message calls us to reject the world’s version of faith and embrace the real, gritty, life-giving way o...

   03 August 2025  Luke 7.1-17 In Luke 7:1–17, Jesus is moved by the faith of a Roman centurion and the grief of a powerless widow—two outsiders by every social and religious standard. But in both cases, he responds with compassion, healing, and even resurrection. This message explores the radical mercy of Jesus and how his kingdom welcomes those we might least expect. Come discover...

   20 July 2025  Luke 6.20-49 In this week’s message from our  Dear Theophilus  series, we explore Luke 6.20–49, where Jesus lays out the foundations of life in the kingdom of God. True blessedness isn’t about success or struggle—it’s about being transformed by the mercy of God. We’re invited to live a radically different life: one that forgives freely, loves enemies, gives without...