Vinelife Podcast

   12 January 2025 Matthew 20,1-34 In the Kingdom of God, the true reward is not status or material wealth, but Jesus and the fulfillment of God’s will. Salvation is available to all, regardless of when one enters, highlighting God’s generosity and abundance. Following Jesus means embracing a life of sacrificial service, where spiritual growth shifts the focus from personal g...

   5 January 202 5 Matthew 19.16-30 Being blessed, according to Jesus, is not about wealth or success but about prioritizing His kingdom above all else. True blessing comes from seeking God’s will first, not as an add-on to our plans, but as the center of our lives. In 2025, as we plan for the future, the question is: Do we place Jesus and His kingdom at the forefront, or is He sec...

   29 December 2024 1 Corinthians 14:1 Revolution: Let love be your highest goal!   If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Revolution: Let Love Be Your Highest Goal! appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .

   22 December 2024 John 16.16-24 Joy in the midst of sorrow is a central theme of Advent. This joy is not fleeting like happiness, but a deep, abiding assurance rooted in God’s presence with us. As we celebrate Advent, we anticipate not only the joy of Christ’s first coming, but the joy of His return, knowing that His presence and joy transcend our circumstances.   If you would li...

   15 December 2024 Luke 2.1-21 The passage from Luke 2 contrasts the superficial peace of the Roman Empire, built on fear and power, with the true peace brought by Jesus, who offers healing, justice, and reconciliation. Unlike the oppressive peace claimed by Augustus Caesar, Jesus’ peace transcends worldly circumstances and is accessible to all through God’s presence. The hu...

   8 December 2024 Hebrews 4.14-5.10 In essence, the passage calls believers to live in the certainty of the hope that comes from knowing Jesus—both in His first coming and in His ongoing intercession for us as our eternal High Priest. Advent is a time to reflect on this hope, with an eager expectation of Christ’s return.   If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do...

   24 November 2024 Matthew 19.1-15 What is the standard for Christian marriage? Since Jesus was never married, how can Jesus be the example? Jesus taught a radical way of forgiveness and reconciliation meant to cover and forgive sin. There was no sin that he could not forgive. Yet there were many who did not follow him or his way, and others who rejected him. The standard for marriage i...

   17 November 2024 Matthew 17.21-18.35  When we speak of “Jesus Is It!” we mean that everything that defines Christianity, our beliefs and the way in which we live in the world all get their meaning, direction and foundation from who Jesus is/was and how He defined life for us both in His teaching and by the Way He lived. In this lesson we are looking at how Jesus’ life and...

   03 November 2024 Matthew 17.14-20 There have been many books written on baptism over the years, and even more debates about the proper mode, manner and meaning of baptism. Some have gone so far as to question the value of baptism in light of grace as a free gift, but today we want to look at one of the largest and most significant texts on baptism in the New Testament to unpack the si...

   27 October 2024 Matthew 17.14-20 Jesus isn’t just important to Christianity, he is it, apart from him there is no way, no truth, and no life. Although all Christians claim to believe this, we often give ourselves over to practices, theologies, and ideologies that distract us from Jesus being all in all, unintentionally we put our faith in something less. It can be a denomination, it c...

   20 October 2024 Matthew: 16:13-28 The confession of Peter features prominently in the theology of the Christian church, even functioning as the primary identity of the Roman Church, as the church built on the leadership of Peter. However, the confession of Peter is, Jesus is It! Jesus being the Messiah, the Son of God is the rock, the foundation of the church, and that is what Peter w...

   15 September 2024 Matthew 15:21-31 Jesus is It: More of What the Kingdom is Like The story of the Canaanite woman is one that often stretches the modern reader. We wonder why did Jesus call her a dog? Why was that socially acceptable and how should we respond today? Yet the reality is that even though we know Jesus as the hope of the world, as Messiah he was first called to reach the...

   18 August 2024 13.24-58 Jesus is It: More of What the Kingdom is Like Picking up from last week we continue talking about what the kingdom is like, with more parables. Just like last week it is important to recognize that these are simile, and if pressed too in detail we end up missing the real point. Just like last week the point of all of these parables is a question of our hearts a...

   11 August 2024 Matthew 13.1-23 Jesus is It: What the Kingdom is Like Several parables of Jesus ask the question, “What shall we say the kingdom is like?” These are often some of the most misunderstood parables in the gospels mostly because assumptions about the kingdom and theology tend to override the plain explanation of Jesus given to the disciples following the public...

   04 August 2024 Matthew 12.22-50 Jesus is It: The Real Faith vs Religion Religion looks just so much like the authentic faith that the two are often confused for one another. Even the religious themselves think that their beliefs are real Christianity, but religion is known by its fruit. Religion is what the religious use to control others. Religion is not so much a belief but a s...

   28 July 2024 Matthew 12:1-21 I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifice. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Jesus Is It! appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .

   07 July 2024 Matthew 9.18-35 If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Jesus Is It! appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .

   30 June 2024 Matthew 9.14-17 The kingdom of God is present. If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Jesus Is It!: The Bridegroom is Here appeared first on VineLife Christian Church .

   23 June 2024 Acts 3 & 4 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” If you would like to support us in our ministry you can do so here: vinelife.church/give       The post Impact Ethiopia Ministries with Mark and Krista Haley appeared first on VineLife Christian Church...

   16 June 2024 Matthew 9.9-13 , Hosea 6.6 16 You may have heard that Jesus does not call the qualified but qualifies those he calls. It simply means we do not have to be of a certain status for God to use us. No where is this more obvious than in the calling of Matthew. Who would have thought that God would call a traitor to be one of his Apostles? If you would like to support us in our...

   2 June 2024 Matthew 8.18-9.8 As Jesus taught a regular assessment of his words was that he taught as one who had authority rather than as the Scribes. Authority is not a tonal quality or a presumption of being right, but comes through authenticity. Jesus was not only the King of kings and Lord of lords, he was speaking in a way that engaged life in the midst of those who were living l...

   26 May 2024 Matthew 8.1-17 As Jesus taught a regular assessment of his words was that he taught as one who had authority rather than as the Scribes. Authority is not a tonal quality or a presumption of being right, but comes through authenticity. Jesus was not only the King of kings and Lord of lords, he was speaking in a way that engaged life in the midst of those who were living lif...

   12 May 2024 (Mother’s Day) Matthew 6:25-34 Issues of mental health, in particular the topic of anxiety, are a hot topic these days. For too long issues of mental health have often been dismissed or treated with shame rather than compassion and mercy. This particular text has often been used to in such a manner as to not be useful or helpful to those who are dealing with anxiety....

   Matthew 6.1-24 28 April 2024 Our lesson this morning focuses on the purpose of spiritual disciplines verses the abuses of them that not only miss the point of the practices, but moreover often contribute to spiritual mal-formation and which can become an idol in the heart of the religious person instead of being part of our transformation in knowing and doing the good, pleasing and pe...

   05 May 2024 Matthew 6.1-24 There is a lot to say about the prayer that Jesus taught his disciples to pray. We have done whole series on just the prayer alone. Yet the prayer has a context in the heart of the Sermon on the Mount that supports Jesus’ message overall and one particular point in particular, which is often missed on all of our preaching about it. Join us as we explor...