Vineyard Community Church

As we finish the Lord's Prayer (Next week we end the series with the Doxology of the Lord's Prayer), we look at how Jesus is teaching us to ask God to help us stand strong and not give in to temptation, for God is faithful, and He will rescue us when we call upon Him for help. What does staying focused look like from a Kingdom perspective?

In this verse of the Lord's Prayer we move from receiving forgiveness from our Father in Heaven to extending forgiveness to those who hurt us. Today, we will unpack how important is it to God that we extend forgiveness to others, and how do we forgive in a way that keeps us on the path of finding freedom in Forgiveness?

As we get back in to our series on the Lord's Prayer, we unpack a topic that brings freedom in Jesus the way He intended for us to be free, and that is the topic of forgiveness. Forgiveness starts with confession and in confession healing can be experienced.

The Bible often uses doors as a metaphor to the many decisions, opportunities, and warnings we face in life. We can also use the Bible to help us navigate through these many decisions and opportunities (Doors) we face, as God is a generous God and He will not rebuke us for seeking His wisdom.

Kim Richardson share a special Mother's Day message on the concept of surrender and obedience. When we give what little we have to Jesus, He takes that and turns it into a Kingdom adventure of abundance! Kingdom revelation follows an act of obedience.

Today, we unpack the second verse of the Lord's Prayer we look at what it really means to pray for God's Kingdom to come, and for His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. As God's Kingdom is but a thin veil away from our earthly realm, and to experience the perfect will of God we must be willing to surrender to His leading.

Today, as we start to unpack the Lord's Prayer we look at the character of God, our Father in heaven, and how He is a Father who cares for every one of us! We also look at how the Lord's Prayer is a great way to get ourselves in good place spiritually before we enter into a conversation with God.  

Today, we are starting a new series based on the Lord's Prayer. The Lord's Prayer is the model Jesus teaches on how to pray. But, before we unpack this prayer we are going to lay the groundwork for this series in how connection is part of the equation to drawing near to God and near to others.

For our Easter message we look at how difficult it was for some of the disciples to process the fact that God raised Jesus back to life and out of the grave. How do we process the presence of God when it doesn't always seem logical?

On this day 2,000 years ago the Good News of the Kingdom of Heaven came to a sudden stop when Jesus was arrested and crucified. Listen, as we unpack the story, and see that when God seems distant, or when God seems silent, He often isn't. God is often up to something when we feel lost and confused. On this day 2,000 years ago when confusion set in for Jesus' followers, He was breaking the power of the devil by defeating death!

As we celebrate Palm Sunday, we will look at what makes this day so special. What took place 2,000 years ago that made it a day of hope, and prophetically speaking what makes it a day of hope 2,000 years later, and how can we press into the hope Jesus offers so that we can share that with others?

As we finish our Easter Offering giving series we look at how the biblical law of proportion is connected to the law of sowing and reaping. The Apostle Paul teaches that we should not expect God to pour back into our lives in abundance if we are not willing to invest in His Kingdom in proportion to what we have (If a farmer plants a few seeds, he would be foolish to think he's going to reap a generous crop).

Kim Richardson shares with us the ongoing partnership we have with Convoy of Hope, and shares with us, in detail, what the Women's Empowerment Initiative is  all about.

In part 2 of our Easter Offering Giving Series, Chip talks about the importance of managing well the gifts and resources God pours into us, and how the outcome is connected to the condition of our hearts.

In part two of our Easter Offering giving series, Chip interviews Steve Dolan from Brazil. Steve oversees the operations of the water filter project, and he has a lot of good information to share as far as what has been happening in Brazil with the water filters. Also, he and Elba give an update on the Vineyard church they pastor in Belem.

As we begin our Easter Offering giving series, we look at the promises God's Word gives us in the area of generosity, and how our generosity is connected to the posture of our heart toward Kingdom living. Does our generosity reflect the generosity of God's Kingdom?

As we start our Easter Offering giving series we begin with the Haiti Feeding Children Ministry. Steve Fitterer gives an update on how the mission is going in Haiti.

As a way to prepare us for the coming Easter Celebration, Thomas Dickson shares with us the importance of the meaning behind the last seven statements Jesus made while He was nailed to the cross, and what lessons we can learn from these statements.

As we finish our, “Good In Tension” series, we will look at a biblical way to go about making a difference for the good in the world around us. How do we follow God’s lead when He places a burden on our hearts to make a difference?

As we continue our series titled, “Good In Tension.” We will look at how a follower of Jesus can work toward finding common ground with others while we are all trying to navigate through what seems to be perilous times in our ever-changing culture.

Today is the start of a new sermon series titled, “Good In Tension.” How do followers of Jesus embrace the tension of our ever changing culture as we represent the Kingdom of God in a way that brings peace and unity in a world of turmoil and uncertainty?

As part of our annual Child Dedication service, we also talk about some of the things we do as Christians that give us a foundation to build and keep our faith built on (Child Dedications, water baptism, and communion).

As we continue our, “God With Us” sermon series, we will be looking at what sets a follower of Jesus apart. What are the common characteristics the Bible teaches we should be able to identify each other with, and how do these characteristics set us apart from the world?

Guest speaker Elba Dolan shares with us the many aspects that  come with the Gospel. As we look at two stories Jesus shared on how the Kingdom of God operates we see that we in Jesus we are saved by grace. In His grace we are saved by something and for something, and all of it is to participate in reconciling people back to God through Jesus.

As we move into the new year and continue our series, God With Us, we will look at the topic Jesus talked more about than anything else, and that is the Kingdom of God, also known as the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus kept the Kingdom of God as the central theme to His teachings more than anything else, so what the Kingdom of God means to us, how does it operate, and how it pertains to our natural realm here on earth.

As we come out of the Christmas season and into the new year, we will start a new series titled, “God With Us.” In this series, we will unpack the plan God had all along for the salvation of mankind and the supernatural effects His Kingdom brings as it breaks into our natural realm from time to time.

Enjoy a portion of our Christmas Eve service. Chip shares with us the range of emotions met by the main characters in the first Christmas, and how each person understood what it was God was calling them to do as part of their purpose in life as believers in God. How God can lead us through challenging chapters of life in a way that makes us a better person.

As we celebrate the Sunday before Christmas, we will look at the purpose behind the reason for the season. How do we find purpose to our existence from a relationship with Jesus, and how do we pass that along so others can find purpose to their existence as well? Merry Christmas!

Enjoy our annual Christmas concert in its entirety, along with a message by Pastor Chip about the compassion Jesus has on people, the love He has for us, and how an interaction with Jesus will change a person's life.

Thomas Dickson is sharing a special message titled “If It Were a Complete Christmas Story.” The message examines the completeness of the Christmas story, from the promise in the Garden of Eden to its acceptance in our hearts. It emphasizes that Christmas is not merely about a manger, but about a God who fulfills promises. The greatest gift is not found under a tree, but in the One who gave Himself for us.

As we end our series titled, “Refocus,” we will look at how great of an experience the Kingdom of God can be when we stop limiting His power, completely surrender to Him, and look for His blessings in all areas of our life. Learning to see the constant presence of the Kingdom helps with experiencing all the fullness and power of God’s unlimited resources He has to offer.

For part 2 of our “Refocus” series, Chip  teaches how we can turn little constants into big experiences as we learn the importance of seeking the presence of God with all the little things in life, and how these little constant reminders of seeking the presence of God in between the refocus moments can turn into big experiences with the Kingdom of Heaven.

Today, we are starting a new series titled, “Refocus.” This is a message intended to help us head into the holidays in a way that will provide some spiritual resources so we can refocus on what’s important in front of us. Jesus gives us a personal invitation to come to Him, follow Him, and be with Him!

As we look at the last statement Jesus made in the Beatitudes, we will notice that He is preparing His disciples for what they are about to face as they have made the choice to follow Him. This same mistreatment will happen to us as well, as it is not some strange thing happening when people insult, and say all kinds of evil things against us as we put our faith in Jesus.

This Sunday as we continue our series on the Beatitudes we look at what it means to be a peacemaker. Is Jesus looking for someone willing to go beyond just keeping the peace? To be a peacemaker means that we intentionally work for peace at reconciling relationships and being proactive in creating an atmosphere of harmony with others

As we continue with our Beatitudes series we will be looking at the condition of the heart, as Jesus teaches on the blessings of God that are upon a pure heart, for they will see God. How do we achieve a pure heart, and just what is it that Jesus is looking for as we represent the Kingdom of God here on earth.

As we continue our series on the Beatitudes, this week we are looking at the topic of mercy. God blesses those who are merciful. God pours His mercy out on those who show mercy to others. We will unpack how it is expected of a follower of Jesus to show mercy to others after receiving it from Jesus.

Thomas Dickson will be sharing a message titled “Don’t Be Afraid – I’ve Got You.” He’ll show that throughout Scripture, from Abraham to Peter, God’s constant reassurance has been: “Don't be afraid.” Even when circumstances seem overwhelming, God calls us to trust His presence and promises more than our fears. By fixing our eyes on Him, we find courage, provision, and the assurance that He will hold us up no matter the trial.

For our Missions Sunday message we look at the importance of helping those in need, how God expects His church, His people, to fill the role in meeting the needs of those who are hurting, and how God identifies with those hurts and needs.

Join Chip, Steve Fitterer, and Kim Richardson as we report on the domestic and international missions Vineyard Community Church supports.

To hunger and thirst for righteousness is an outward expression of our desire to seek first the Kingdom of God. Jesus is teaching that when we strive to live righteously, we experience the goodness of God in a way that causes us to treat others the same way God treats us... Just, honest, and equally.

In our third Beatitude Jesus changes the focus in that this one deals with how we relate to other people. God blesses those who are humble, as they will inherit the whole earth. When we are gentle, humble, and meek in how we interact with others, we mirror the image of Jesus in a way that is met with peace. And in this we have the future hope of our eternal inheritance when Jesus returns.

As we move into the second of eight beatitudes Jesus taught on we look at what Jesus meant by the comfort of God those who mourn will receive. Mourning sin comes from a place of repentance in which we then experience the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth by way of God's comfort.

As we start a new series on the Beatitudes, we look at what it means to be poor in spirit. To be poor in spirit is the foundation we build each beatitude on, and it is a way Christians learn to live so that we can experience the fullness of the Kingdom of Heaven.

As we end our "Courage is a Journey" series, Chip talks about the importance of living beyond our past. Not allowing our past to define our present, so we can press into who it is Jesus is calling us to be.

When it comes to the courage needed to stay the course, to navigate through the hard stuff of life, pain and suffering, hurt and loss, we look and a man in the Bible by the name of Job and how he dealt with an enormous loss in his life.

In part 2 of our "Courage is a Journey" series Kristen Fitterer talks about the courage it takes to follow the calling God is asking is to live for Him.

Kim Richardson starts a new sermon series on titled, "Courage is a Journey." In the first message of this series Kim sets the foundation for standing strong in the truth of our Christian values.

Special Guest Jeff Clendenin from Life Vineyard teaches on the steps to take when it comes to understanding the type of generous person God calls us to be.

Join us as Wade Coffey from the Muskingam Valley Vineyard shares how to partner with Jesus in what He is doing in the world around us. How can we join Him so others can share in the goodness He has to offer?