Vineyard Altoona Podcast

1 Peter is written to Christians who have very little social standing in society for the purpose of encouraging them to live a life that testifies to King Jesus. So Peter advises things that seem foreign to our experience as Christians in America in 2023, such as slaves submitting to masters. Is there anything we can learn from that? Today, Derek talks about that. If you'd like to connect with us...

Often we think the way that the Gospel spreads is through some kind of proclamation, but one of the most effective ways for the Gospel to spread is through the witness of someone who lives out the Gospel. Today Derek talks about living a life that testifies to King Jesus. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchce...

We live storied lives. Those stories shape how we see the world, and therefore, how we show up in the world. Today Evan talks about how Peter imparts a new story to help the Gentiles live as strangers in a strange land, and how the story can help us today. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/...

The word holy is one of those words that many people struggle to understand, but it’s critical to what Peter says is a fully functioning life of following Jesus. Today, Derek explains what holy means and how it applies to our lives. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're alway...

Everyone faces difficulties and hardships in their lives, regardless of whether or not they follow Jesus. How do we deal with these things? Does faith have anything to offer us? Today Derek talks about this as we continue our "Strangers in a Foreign Land" series through 1 Peter. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.c...

First Peter is a letter written to Jesus' followers who are far from their home. They are experiencing persecution, confusion, vulnerability, and weariness in a foreign land. Peter writes to encourage them. Because of their faith in Jesus, their home is with God. They are now exiled from their true home, but chosen through Christ to represent and usher in His kingdom here. Discomfort with the ways...

Today we conclude our “Empowered” series with a message for Pentecost from the National Director of Vineyard USA, Jay Pathak. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always grateful for your continued financial support. To give securely online, you can visit this link: vineyard...

Many people struggle to understand the nature of prophecy and how it fits within the context of the Church. Today, Derek continues our "Empowered" series by talking about prophecy. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always grateful for your continued financial support. To...

The people of God are a people who welcome and expect the be filled with the Holy Spirit, but what impact does that have on the Church and the world around us? Today Derek will continue our "Empowered" series by talking about spiritual gifts. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 W...

When you look at the impact that the early church had and compare it to present day impact, it’s easy to think that we are missing something. Today Derek talks about how we need to be baptized with the Holy Spirit to be the disciples Jesus intends. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/28...

As Kingdom people, we have been entrusted as managers of God's stuff. One of the ways we can get derailed is in how we handle money. Today Jeri will look practically at how Kingdom people are called to relate to money. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always grateful for...

Many of us have the ability to understand that we are managers of God's stuff, but most of the time we've never stopped to understand how far-reaching the scope of that management actually is. There are so many things that we've never realized God has entrusted us with. Today, Derek talks about how God has entrusted us to manage his time. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request,...

For those who have chosen to surrender our lives to the resurrected Jesus, our relationship to the world around us fundamentally changes. Our existence is no longer oriented around what we have and what we can get. We are no longer owners. Instead, we become managers of what God entrusts us with. God entrusts us with time. God entrusts us with gifts. God entrusts us with our stories. God entrusts...

There are things in a family’s history that lay a foundation for future generations. Faith in Jesus is one of those things, but each person has to make their own decision on whether or not to follow Jesus. The entirety of that decision is based on whether or not the resurrection actually happened. Today Derek explains why you can know that the resurrection of Jesus happened. If you'd like to conne...

In the face of brokenness and pain in the world, we often feel powerless. Jesus offers us an example of how to stay present to the emotions we feel AND trust God in the process. Today Jeri continues the “He Gets Us” series. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always gratefu...

People who disagree with one another is a common occurrence, but in our culture it has become common to cut off from people who disagree with you. The model Jesus showed us was that you can disagree with people without disowning them. Today Derek will explore this idea as we continue the "He Gets Us" series. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connec...

Many of us have grown up to be self-sufficient and make our own way, but that so often leads to mess. The life Jesus invites us into is a life of surrender and dependence. Today Derek talks about what it means to be childlike. You can watch this message on our YouTube channel if you prefer: https://youtu.be/0wnEMtsTMI8 If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill o...

We all have experienced being wrongly judged. The injustice of it can make us feel a lot of anxiety. But Jesus knows what it is like to be wrongly judged, and he engages it for the sake of having relationship with everyone. Today, Derek talks about what it means that Jesus was wrongly judged. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vin...

Everyone has experienced struggle. When we are struggling, it’s easy to lose hope and perspective. But Jesus understands struggle. Today, Elizabeth talks about what it means that Jesus understands struggle. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always grateful for your contin...

This week we are beginning a new series called "He Gets Us". It is a natural reaction for us to experience anxiety when we perceive a threat to our wellbeing. But many of us struggle with anxiety when our wellbeing is not threatened. Jesus understands what it is to face anxiety-producing circumstances, and he offers us a way forward. Today, Derek begins our new series with a message called "You Do...

We are at a time in American history where mental illness is increasingly common. Many people struggle to find hope and purpose for life. What can the Church of Jesus Christ do? How can we care for people who don't want to live? Today, Derek finishes our series by addressing this question. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineya...

One of the things that many in the Church struggle with is the difference between what they experience in the Church today and the Church they see in Acts. Today Derek talks about that struggle. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a connect card here: vineyardaltoona.churchcenter.com/people/forms/288405 We're always grateful for your continued financia...

The LGBTQ+ community has experienced so much in the way of harm. Much of this harm has come from Christians who are trying to uphold the historical biblical ethic on sexuality. How should followers of Jesus move forward? Today, Derek explores how Christians should relate to the LGBTQ+ community. There are a number of resources that are well worth your time to explore around the topic of Christiani...

One of the challenges that is so common is understanding what the Bible says. People read it and come to different conclusions as to what they believe it says. It was written thousands of years ago to different cultures and contexts than our own. Is it worth trying to understand? Can we even understand it? Today Evan looks at this important question. If you'd like to connect with us or share a pra...

One of the things that creates a lot of confusion for people in the Church is what women can and can’t do. The reason this happens is because, in many places, women have been told there are some roles that are only for men. Today, Derek takes us through what scripture has to say about this challenging question. If you'd like to connect with us or share a prayer request, feel free to fill out a con...