Vineyard Manhattan Podcast

Have you ever wished you could live in a world completely free of rules and limits? We often view God's laws as restrictive burdens designed to ruin our fun, which can cause us to become defensive and hard-hearted. In this message from Deuteronomy 4, we discover that God's rules aren't about control—they are actually loving boundaries meant to protect us from self-destruction and lead us into a tr...

In this Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15, we discover that Christianity is rooted in three powerful realities: natural, historical, and personal. The resurrection is a true historical event that overthrew the natural order of death. Jesus has the power to strip away the false identities we hide behind, and raise us into the real, eternal beings God created us to be. ⛪ Looking for a church in...

Faith Thinks is a new interview series with people in the Vineyard Manhattan community who experience a high degree of integration between the life of their mind and the life of their faith. Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uNDLR6TuF8I In this episode, geographer Alex De Sherbinin discusses his career examining climate mobility, human vulnerability mapping, and global environm...

Lent Reflections is a six-part podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Over the last six weeks, different leaders in our community have shared about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this final episode, Chris Harral reflects on Luke 23:42-43. This series was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture readings in this episode were taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light...

Culture tells us to be the boss of your own life - but if we're honest, being your own boss usually ends in anxiety, burnout, or broken relationships. In this Palm Sunday message from Luke 4, we explore why we naturally push back against authority—whether it’s due to past hurts from misused authority, or our own stubborn independence. Discover why Jesus is the only one who has the right, the power...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ethan DuBois reflects on Proverbs 13:12. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture reading was taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light.

We all know we should help others - so why is it so hard to actually do it? Often, it's because we feel like our own cups are empty. True power to help others comes from gratitude. Learn how overcoming the spiritual sickness of "needing more" and embracing the proximity of God's family can equip you to show up for others with real power, preparedness, and courage. ⛪ Looking for a church in New Yo...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Andrew Gordon reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The main scripture reading was taken from the World English Bible translation and three verses in the reflection were taken...

Whenever you start moving in a clear, God-given direction, opposition is inevitable. Do you respond with mature peacemaking, or just avoid conflict? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore how to courageously face pushback by initiating peace, speaking to underlying fears, and building trust. See how God's justice ultimately points us to the final, cycle-breaking sacrifice of Jesus Christ....

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Sara Harms reflects on Psalm 23. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Ever feel like your life is just one giant roundabout, repeating the same mistakes and relational conflicts over and over? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore the exhausting reality of going in circles and the internal obstacles—like fear and the temptation to settle for "good enough"—that keep us stuck in the wilderness. Discover how God provides a clear, simple direction to lead you o...

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Kimberley Marumahoko reflects on 1 John 3:16–18. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Have you ever felt like you missed your moment? In this message from Deuteronomy 1, we see how unbelief kept Israel from entering the Promised Land—and how fear, disappointment, and hardened hearts can still cause us to miss out today. Discover why faith helps you see clearly, move forward courageously, and trust that Jesus will not let you miss out on the good things God has prepared for you. ⛪...

This Lent, Vineyard Manhattan is releasing a mini podcast series to help us reflect on God’s Word. Each week, different leaders in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ann DuBois reflects on Psalm 1. This episode was also produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

What are you really afraid of? Most of us are run by fears we can't even name - failure, loss, the giants in our path. While the world gives plenty of reasons to be afraid, God gives every reason to name and face our fears. By remembering how God carried us in the past, we can trade living in fear for the victory won by Jesus Christ. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Ma...

Ever wish you could get a do-over? Deuteronomy is more than a book of laws - it's Israel’s second chance, demonstrating how God remains faithful to His promises even after His people's repeated failures. By examining the who, what, where, when, and why of Deuteronomy, we see how God's Law provides a way forward through the hardest seasons of life. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come vis...

When you find yourself at a crossroads or on the edge of a major life transition, whose voice are you listening to? This sermon kicks off a new journey through the book of Deuteronomy, a text that captures a single, high-stakes moment: God’s people standing on the precipice of the Promised Land. In this introductory message, we explore how God wants to speak to us when we are at our own "on the ed...

Why is it that the place meant for healing is so often the source of our deepest pain? "Religious hurt" is a unique kind of trauma—it’s what happens when the institutions and people representing God end up wounding the very souls they were meant to protect. Whether you’ve been crushed by heavy spiritual burdens, constricted by legalism, or disillusioned by hypocrisy, this message is for you. ⛪ Lo...

If you’ve ever felt like church was taking more from you than it was giving, you aren't alone. In this message, we dive into Isaiah 27 to see God not as a demanding taskmaster, but as a gardener committed to your lifelong growth and transformation. Discover a faith beyond religious performance—one that prioritizes your maturity over organizational metrics, and offers a second chance to anyone who...

Why does religion so often feel empty, hypocritical, or even harmful? This sermon names the real damage bad religion has caused and why so many people have walked away from church. At Vineyard Manhattan, we believe faith should make room for honesty, doubt, and healing—and Scripture points us toward a form of faith rooted in grace, love, and real transformation. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York...

Why do we always want to be first? Our impulse to be "first" reveals something deeper about how we understand worth, security, and priority. But scripture shows us that God was there before anyone else; He deserves our best, because He is first. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels...

Why is love so scarce if we need it so deeply? In this Advent sermon, our hunger for love is revealed as a sign that we were made for a different world. Isaiah 11 gives us God’s vision of a world remade by love—one that is safe for children, and therefore safe for all. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, b...

Life gives us plenty of reasons to grieve, and Scripture never denies that sadness is real. In this Advent message from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4, we see how Jesus takes the weight of judgment on Himself so He can proclaim a lasting season of joy—providing freedom, forgiveness, and restoration for broken people. Discover how God doesn’t minimize your pain, but meets it with a joy strong enough to endur...

What steals your Peace? Responsibilities, relationships, the chaos of a broken world... But Isaiah 9 promises a Prince of Peace whose kingdom has no boundaries, no limits, and no end. What's more, His rule will not just make your life a peaceful one, but one that brings peace to others! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for...

When life bottoms out and hope runs dry, Scripture tells us God is not absent—He is coming. In Isaiah 40, we see a God who returns with power and tenderness, ruling with strength yet carrying His people like a shepherd. Choose hope today, and see how God makes your hope unshakeable! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for wors...