VINEYARD CHURCH OF THE ROCKIES

What are you most proud of? Jeremiah 9:23–24 challenges us to stop boasting in the things of this world and instead boast in one thing alone: knowing God. Discover what it means to truly know Him—not just in your head, but through a life-changing relationship that transforms what you celebrate and what you're remembered for.

What is an idol and do you have any? Contrary to popular belief, an idol isn’t just a wooden or metal image we bow down to in worship but it can be anything that takes the central place of Jesus Christ in our hearts and lives. As Jeff continues our series in Jeremiah, he looks at a famous passage where God calls us to turn from idolatry, plow up the hardened ‘soil of our hearts,’ and trust in Him...

How does our relationship with God actually work? What’s our job and what is God’s job? If/when our faith starts to slip, how can we turn back and work on our relationship with God again? As Jeff continues our series in Jeremiah, we discover how God views our relationship, the division of labor between humans and God, and how the ‘power of confession’ can move the heart of God and offer healing to...

Jeff opens our summer series (the book of Jeremiah) in chapter 1, verse 1 when God calls Jeremiah into ministry. What can we learn from Jeremiah’s calling and how does it apply to our lives today? Have you ever stopped to think: “Why Am I Here?” Ever get a godly answer? Listen in as Jeff explores this scripture and encourages the church towards a life of surrender.

This week, Kori wraps up our “Storms” series by walking through Psalm 69 and exploring what it looks like to navigate the inner storms of life—depression, grief, suffering, and pain. Through David’s honest prayers and the suffering of Jesus, we’re reminded that God welcomes our honesty, hears our cries, and stays close to us even in the deepest waters. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, o...

Jeff continues our series on ‘Storms’ by looking at one of the most famous Christian holidays: Pentecost. Imagine what it was like when a heavenly windstorm surrounded by flames of fire descended upon the disciples. It created such a commotion that people were gathering from all over the city and the result? A Spirit-empowered and Spirt-emboldened witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Je...

Do you have ‘fair-weather faith?’ Jesus taught us that in this life, storms will come. The differentiator isn’t the strength of the storm coming against us or even the frequency — but Jesus said that those who build their life with God by listening & following will experience great wisdom, like someone who has built their home on bedrock. Does your faith survive the storm or does it only show up w...

It’s easy to forget our history with God - how He’s been faithful, compassionate, and even powerful in our past. Storms can have a way of making us forget, but Mark 4 reminds us of the power that Jesus has over chaos and how His power can grow our faith today. Listen in as Jeff and Natalie continue our series on ‘Storms,’ reminding us to not let the storms of life rob us of our history with God.

Storms, both literal and figurative, are part of our everyday life. In scripture we see much of the same: literal storms can redirect our plans and metaphorical ‘storms of life’ have a way of shaping our beliefs & trust in God. This week, Jeff looks at Paul’s famous shipwreck on the island of Malta. What can we learn about our faith through this literal storm and how can Paul’s response impact our...

SERMON NOTES Alpha has made an enormous impact on the people who have attended it, and on the Church as well. Most people have heard of Alpha, but few know what it is. Today we are going to DO Alpha!  “A man who was merely a man and said the sort of things Jesus said […]

Famous ‘pits’ include:‘The Pit’ from Parks & Rec where Andy Dwyer fell or the infamous “pit of despair” from Princess Bride. But in Psalm 40 we learn about the true pit of despair, a life knocked down and far from God. Thankfully, because of God’s great love He promises to rescue us from this pit of despair and consequently, one of our most natural responses is to Praise Him and Tell Others. Jeff...

What did the disciples do after the resurrection of Jesus? The scriptures have plenty of ‘next steps’ but one of the recurring themes was that they were supposed to ‘’Go & Tell The Others.” They were supposed to ‘witness’ to all they had seen & heard. If it was true for them, it must also be true for us. But witness to what? Witness how? And where? Jeff explores these questions in our opening serm...

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything. For the early church this was the Good News: through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus we can find hope for the future and purpose for today. Join us as we celebrate Easter at the Vineyard — embracing the eternal promise of Christ and His Kingdom in our everyday lives.

Jesus spoke seven times while dying on the cross and in our closing sermon for this series Jeff reads and explores each phrase. How did Jesus spend His last moments? What did our Savior say? What continued to be on His heart? May we hear the ‘dying words of Christ,’ and may we respond with awe, worship, and love.

During the crucifixion, most people deserted and abandoned Jesus — but a few remained at His side. In the dying moments of Jesus, He addressed a few individuals or ‘friends of the cross’ and by examining these interactions, we can learn a lot about our Savior and what it means to follow Him today.

What cross are you bearing today? The story of Simon of Cyrene reveals how a forced detour became the defining moment of his life—and transformed his family forever.

How do we make sense of the old sacrificial system in light of Christ Crucified? Jeff digs into one of the most important days in ancient Israel’s history “The Day of Atonement” to explain the significance and power of the cross. Listen in as we discuss how our sins are not only covered and forgiven, but completely removed from our life as we are a new creation in Christ.

‘I decided to forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.’ These words from Paul serve as our inspiration for the next five weeks during this sermon series and we invite you to listen to the opening message retelling the story, power, and ‘foolishness’ of Christ Crucified. May we never forget it’s through Christ, and Christ alone, that we are saved.

"Why am I so depressed?" Psalm 42 asked this question 3,000 years ago. In this series finale of "Life is a Rodeo," we tackle depression and provide practical steps to finding hope again.

Join us for a unique service at the Vineyard. In this message, Jeff shares his own history with addiction, how Jesus came with love, mercy, and freedom for those addicted, and we have a special element during the service where the leader of Celebrate Recovery (Brian Villers) leads our church in a typical Recovery meeting.

Jeff & Natalie co-preach the next message in this series and it’s all about shame. Just like anxiety, we’re promised freedom in scripture but there is a gap between the biblical promises and our everyday life. For most of us, shame is a recurring battle and in this message we’ll learn how to stand with Christ, fight against shame, and embrace the promises of a life with God.

Life is a Rodeo: it’s thrilling and adventurous but also filled with struggle and pain. Jeff begins our new series by discussing a topic that impacts us all: anxiety! How does the Bible talk about anxiety? What kind of promises do we find in our relationship with Jesus when it comes to peace and freedom? And when it comes to my life today: How can I partner with God to experience relief? Join us a...

Are you ready to live a life of consequence? The earliest followers of Jesus led purposeful and meaningful lives and much of that comes back to what we’ve been reading in Acts 2:42-47. As Jeff closes this sermon series, we’ll explore how believers in Christ understood salvation & how they could be part of God’s continued work today.

Continue the Kingdom Living series, listen in as we explore the picture of the early church in Acts 2 and discover how shared life, joyful generosity, worship, and mission draw us closer to Jesus and one another. If you’re longing for deeper connection, meaningful community, and a faith that’s lived out—not just believed—this sermon will invite you into the kind of life Jesus always intended for H...

The earliest followers of Jesus were known for continuing the work of Christ — including ‘Signs & Wonders.’ This week, Jeff shares some personal & church stories in the midst of continuing our series in Acts 2. Listen in as we learn to stand in awe of our glorious God & take risks in praying for those around us.