The VineyardNY Podcast
by The Vineyard Church - Syracuse
Each week, The VineyardNY podcast offers a relevant message for life within our current sermon series from lead pastor, Chris Honess or from another Syracuse Vineyard Church pastor. To learn more, visit us at vineyardny.org or download the VineyardNY app in your app store today.
Episodes
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The Listening Revolution - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Emotionally Healthy Relationships The Listening Revolution Chris Honess, Lead Pastor October 25, 2026 My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 (Series Memory Verse) We think talking changes things. Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own...
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Enlarging Your Heart Through Loss - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Emotionally Healthy Relationships Enlarging Your Heart Through Loss Chris Honess, Lead Pastor October 18, 2026 My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 (Series Memory Verse) It is fully human to experience loss. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have...
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Breaking the Power of the Past - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Emotionally Healthy Relationships Breaking the Power of the Past Chris Honess, Lead Pastor October 11, 2026 My command is this: love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 (Series Memory Verse) To live in God’s good future, we must break the power of the past. 1. Name the blessing and curses…
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Be Before You Do - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Emotionally Healthy Relationships Be Before You Do Chris Honess, Lead Pastor October 4, 2026 “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She has a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said.…
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Make Love the Measure of Maturity - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Emotionally Healthy Relationships Make Love the Measure of Maturity Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 27, 2026 Love of God AND Love of others cannot be separated. Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and...
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Growing Strong in Christ - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Alternative Growing Strong in Christ Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 20, 2026 We have a false image of strength that we’ve inherited: Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not...
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Experiencing Peace in Our Relationships - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Alternative Experiencing Peace in Our Relationships Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 13, 2026 Relationships give us more anxiety than any other source. “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be…
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Becoming a Rebel - Chris Honess, Lead Pastor
Alternative Becoming a Rebel Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 6, 2026 We need to live out our unique, God-given purpose … … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes “ Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,...
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Practice of Serving - Bob Kay, Care Pastor
Backyard BBQ Practice of Serving Bob Kay, Care Pastor August 23, 2026 A call to living a radical life. 1.) Jesus says Go make disciples of all nations. Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. Matthew 20:28 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they...
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Welcome to the New Family of Jesus - Chris Honess
Alternative Welcome to the New Family of Jesus Chris Honess, Lead Pastor August 30, 2026 God welcomes us into an alternative family. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith,...
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Practice of Worship - Ely Tania Tavarez
Backyard BBQ Practice of Worship Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth Pastor August 16, 2026 1.) When we choose to obey God. We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if…
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You Smokin’ or Grillin’? - Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor
Backyard BBQ You Smokin’ or Grillin’? Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor August 9, 2026 God Gave us Sabbath. Genesis 2:2 Exodus 16 Exodus 20:8-11 Leviticus 25 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Isaiah 58:13-14 Mark 2:23-28 Luke 13:10-17 Colossians 2:16-17 Hebrews 4:8-11 1.) Prep. Six days you shall labor and do all...
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Practice of Evangelism - Nikki Boddy
Backyard BBQ Practice of Evangelism Nikki Boddy August 2, 2026 God needs you to look for the one. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed...
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Practice of Scripture Study
Backyard BBQ Practice of Scripture Study John Elmer, Founding Pastor July 26, 2026 I can trust the Bible because … 1.) It is historically accurate. The Word of the Lord is right and true; Psalm 33:4a 2.) It is scientifically accurate. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they...
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5-Step Prayer Model
Backyard BBQ 5-Step Prayer Model Chris Honess, Lead Pastor July 19, 2026 The Holy Spirit will crash the Backyard BBQ. Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also...
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Hospitality
Backyard BBQ Hospitality Chris Honess, Lead Pastor July 12, 2026 In the Backyard BBQ: 1.) Hospitality is the secret ingredient. By faith the prostitute Rehab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. Hebrews 11:31 Offer hospitality to one another without...
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Practice of Celebration
Backyard BBQ Practice of Celebration Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth Pastor July 5, 2026 We choose to Celebrate because: 1.) It’s an act of obedience. As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather...
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Fourth Quarter
The Gospel According to David Fourth Quarter Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 28, 2026 Finishing well matters just as much as starting well. 1.) Make a plan. Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, “I will be king.” So he got chariots and horses[a] ready, with fifty…
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Like Father, Like Son
The Gospel According to David Like Father, Like Son Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 21, 2026 1.) Fathers play an important role in the Kingdom of God. … for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who…
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Healing from Sin
The Gospel According to David Healing from Sin Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 14, 2026 Following David: Crawling towards the one who saves. 1.) Recognize our brokenness. David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Don’t let this upset you; the sword devours one as well as another. … When…
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The Anatomy of a Broken Decision
The Gospel According to David The Anatomy of a Broken Decision Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 7, 2026 1.) In the wrong place at the wrong time. In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites…
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Partnership Weekend
The Gospel According to David Partnership Weekend Chris Honess, Lead Pastor May 31, 2026 1. God is on a mission to establish his kingdom. When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his...
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The Beauty of the Broken Cry: Understanding David’s Lament Kern Preddie
The Gospel According to David The Beauty of the Broken Cry: Understanding David’s Lament Kern Preddie May 24, 2026 1. What is Biblical lament and what does it mean? The Lord said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers…
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“Buddy” John Elmer, Founding Pastor
The Gospel According to David “Buddy” John Elmer, Founding Pastor May 17, 2026 3 Keys to Building a Great Friendship 1. Look for an admirable person. After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. 1 Samuel 18:1 Walk with the wise...
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The Wilderness
The Gospel According to David The Wilderness Chris Honess, Lead Pastor May 10, 2026 But an evil spirit from the Lord came on Saul as he was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand. While David was playing the lyre, Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as...
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Overcome Your Giants - Chris Schlotterbeck, Lead Pastor (HCV)
Overcome Your Giants Chris Schlotterbeck, Lead Pastor (HCV) May 3, 2026 Silence the Voices Holding You Back … 1. Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself – it’s thinking of yourself less. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.…
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Lessons From David About Worship
The Gospel According to David Lessons From David About Worship John Elmer, Founding Pastor April 25, 2026 1. We are to build our community around Jesus’ presence. He and all his men went to Baalah[a] in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the Lord...
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Characteristics of a Leader
The Gospel According to David Characteristics of a Leader Chris Honess, Lead Pastor April 19, 2026 God is looking for leaders: But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s...
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We Want a King!
The Gospel According to David We Want a King! Chris Honess, Lead Pastor April 12, 2026 God has given us a gift of power. So God created mankind in his own image, … God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea…
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From Despair to Hope
From Despair to Hope Chris Honess, Lead Pastor April 4-5, 2026 We live in an age of despair. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. Luke 24:17 Jesus meets us in our despair. As they talked and discussed these things with each...
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Campfire Stories - Lost
Campfire Stories - Lost Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 29, 2026 1. Jesus shakes up our value system. Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This mane welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke 15:1 Then...
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The Shrewd Manager - John Elmer
Campfire Stories - The Shrewd Manager John Elmer, Founding Pastor March 22, 2026 1. It all belongs to God. Jesus told his disciples: “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions. Luke 16:1 2. God keeps track of how I use it. So he called him in and asked him, ‘What…
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Campfire Stories - The Great Banquet
Campfire Stories - The Great Banquet Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 15, 2026 The Kingdom of God is a party. Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. Luke 14:16 Getting in on the party will cost everything. “But they all alike began to make excuses. The...
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Campfire Stories - The Good Samaritan
Campfire Stories - The Good Samaritan Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 8, 2026 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” Luke 10:28 1.) Ours is distant. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. Luke...
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The Sower - Campfire Stories
The Sower - Campfire Stories Chris Honess, Lead Pastor March 1, 2026 The Kingdom of God is a mystery. He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Matthew 13:11 The story of the Kingdom is really good news. But blessed are your...
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Practices of a Healthy Marriage - John & Gwen Elmer
Practices of a Healthy Marriage That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 Q 1 What is the most important foundation for marriage? A friend loves at all times … Proverbs 17:17 … This is my beloved, this is my friend, … Song of...
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What about divorce? Jean Holm, Syracuse Site - Site Pastor
What about divorce? February 15, 2026 Jean Holm, Syracuse Site - Site Pastor God’s Vision for Marriage and Singleness collides with our brokenness. Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. Matthew 19:8 So,...
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God’s Vision for Marriage and Singleness - week 2
God’s Vision for Marriage and Singleness February 8, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can...
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21 Days of Prayer – Week 4 - Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth and Espanol Pastor
21 Days of Prayer – Week 4 January 25, 2026 Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth and Espanol Pastor 1. To grow in our faith. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 “I have told...
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21 Days of Prayer – Week 3
21 Days of Prayer – Week 3 January 18, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12 Our debts enslave us. The evils deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. Proverbs 5:22 Getting out of debt: 1....
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Kingdom Come
21 Days of Prayer January 4, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor Prayer is a lifeline. One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray … “ Luke 11:1 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary…
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21 Days of Prayer
21 Days of Prayer January 4, 2026 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor Prayer is a lifeline. One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray … “ Luke 11:1 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary…
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A Rule of Life - Sabbath Sunday 12.28.25
A Rule of Life December 28, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor 1. For a meaningful year, being with Jesus is essential. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 But the fruit of the Spirit is love…
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Taking the Leap “Mary Style” - John Elmer
Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 21, 2025 John Elmer, Founding Pastor Taking the Leap “Mary Style” 1. We need to hear from Jesus where to leap. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Luke 9:35 But seek first his kingdom and his…
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Lessons on Spiritual Gifts from the Magi
Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 14, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor Lessons on Spiritual Gifts from the Magi The Magi teach us: 1. That God’s love finds us where we are. After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked,...
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Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 7, 2025 - Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor
Spiritual Gifts of Christmas December 7, 2025 Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights … James 1:17a 1. God equips the called, not calls the equipped. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had...
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Spiritual Gifts of Christmas
Spiritual Gifts of Christmas November 30, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor 1. Super things happen to Natural people. But after he has considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is...
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Three Commitments to Grow a Grateful Heart
Three Commitments to Grow a Grateful Heart November 23, 2025 John Elmer, Founding Pastor 1. I will recognize that every good thing I have comes from God. Every good and perfect gift is from above … James 1:17a 2. I will not let what I want rob me of thankfulness for what I have. … for I have...
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The Change Spiral
Spiraling November 9, 2025 Chris Honess, Lead Pastor “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 The Change Spiral Change makes us feel out of control. Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Matthew...
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Spiraling - How we use it matters
Spiraling - How we use it matters Allen Austin Senior Pastor at Pathway Vineyard Lewiston, Maine Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
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Each week, The VineyardNY podcast offers a relevant message for life within our current sermon series from lead pastor, Chris Honess or from another Syracuse Vineyard Church pastor. To learn more, visit us at vineyardny.org or download the VineyardNY app in your app store today.
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