The Vineyard Church - Sunday Messages

How do we reconcile an all-powerful Creator with the visceral "ache" of a broken world? This message moves past shallow religious platitudes to explore why a mature faith must hold space for both the cross and the resurrection. Discover how to meet the God who doesn't just explain our suffering, but chooses to suffer alongside us.

In a world of complex choices and competing philosophies, how do we truly discern right from wrong? Pastor Trey examines the limitations of human reason and explores how the witness of Scripture, communal wisdom, and the Holy Spirit form us into people of character.

Why is singing such a central pillar of the Christian faith? This week, we continue our Foundations of Faith series by looking at the purpose of corporate worship and how singing shapes our hearts and our community. Please Note: Due to a brief technical issue with our livestream, the first two minutes of this recording are missing. Audio begins shortly after the introduction.

Why does church matter anymore? In a culture shaped by convenience, individualism, and digital connection, it's easy to wonder if church is still necessary. In this message from Acts 2:42–47, we explore how the early church modeled something deeper; offering substance over slogans, community over isolation, transcendence over emptiness, and hope in a world that often feels limited. This is a call to rediscover what the church was always meant to be.

What looks dead isn't always dead. Learn how abiding in Jesus, the True Vine, brings hope, new life, and fruitfulness- even in seasons of pruning. Encounter the risen Christ and discover resurrection in your life today.

When life feels uncertain and the way forward is unclear, Jesus offers more than directions; He offers Himself. In this message from John 14:1–7, we're reminded that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Instead of chasing the perfect plan, we're invited to know Him personally and trust His leadership through the Holy Spirit. If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed, this sermon is an invitation to come to Jesus, the One who knows the way because He is the way.

In John 11, we find one of the most powerful and human moments in the life of Jesus: the raising of Lazarus. But before the miracle comes the grief, the questions, and the tension we all know too well: Where was God when I needed Him most? In this message, we explore what it means that Jesus is not only our future hope, but our present help. As Mary and Martha wrestle with loss, Jesus meets them not with quick answers, but with tears. What if God's response to your pain isn't distance, but presence? This sermon invites us to bring our grief, our questions, and our desperation to Jesus, and discover that He is already there, weeping with us, and calling us into resurrection life.

In this episode, we explore Jesus' powerful words in Gospel of John 10:11–18, where He declares, "I am the Good Shepherd." Contrasting the shepherd with the hired hand who runs away when danger comes, this message invites us to reflect on our own experiences of fear, loyalty, and abandonment. Through the imagery of Psalm 23, we are reminded that Jesus is the one who stays. He walks with us through the darkest valleys, stands between us and danger, and offers the kind of presence that allows our souls to rest. No matter what we face, the Good Shepherd does not leave us alone.

Jesus says, "I am the gate for the sheep." In this message from John 10, Sean Palmer explores what it means to recognize Jesus as the Good Shepherd and live fully in His care. Through stories of courage, care, and protection, including the inspiring life of Mother Antonia, he invites us to follow Jesus and join Him in leading, protecting, and providing for those around us.

What does it feel like to be lost? Tight chest. Racing thoughts. No clear next step. Scripture tells the story of a God who meets people in that embodied panic. At the Festival of Booths, as fires lit the night sky in remembrance of the wilderness, Jesus declared, "I am the light of the world." This message invites us to consider where we feel directionless- through sin, grief, trauma, or uncertainty, and to encounter Jesus not as a stone-thrower, but as a guide. The Light does not shame us in the dark; He leads us home.

We begin our Lent series on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in Gospel of John 6:26–35, where He declares, "I am the bread of life." What we practice forms what we desire, and many of us have been overfed by the world but undernourished in God. In this opening message, we're invited into embodied spiritual practices like journaling, fasting, and intentional eating as we rediscover daily dependence on Jesus. Because when we come to Him for what we truly need, there is always enough.

In Matthew 7, Jesus confronts our instinct to judge while calling us into something deeper: empathy, self-reflection, and wisdom. Before we correct others, we must examine our own hearts. And in a world quick to criticize, Jesus invites us to build our lives on His words, measuring others with the same grace we hope to receive.

In a world driven by anxiety, image, and financial security, Jesus offers a radically different vision of the good life. Drawing from Matthew 6:25–34, this sermon unpacks how worry shrinks our vision while peace expands our faith. When we release control and trust the God who already holds our future, we find that the good life was never about what we possess—but about who possesses our hearts.

Jesus warns us to beware of practicing our faith to be seen by others, and promises a deeper reward when we live for God alone. In this message, Pastor Kelly reflects on Matthew 6, the addiction to approval, and the healing freedom that comes from knowing we are already fully loved, chosen, and secure in Christ. When we stop performing for people, we begin to flourish before God.

In Matthew 5:17–48, Jesus invites us beyond rule-following into true transformation. This sermon explores how anger and lust are not merely behavior problems, but heart issues shaped by the stories we believe about God, ourselves, and the good life. As we examine the competing stories of culture, religion, and the kingdom of God, we discover how Jesus leads us into a life of love, freedom, and flourishing from the inside out.

Jesus' Beatitudes call us into a way of life that is anything but passive. This message invites us to reject neutrality, pursue righteousness, and embody mercy, humility, and peace. As followers of Christ, we are called by name to shine so that our lives point the world to the glory of God.

Jesus doesn't just ask for our attention, He asks for our obedience. In this sermon, we examine the closing challenge of the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to truly follow Jesus in a distracted, overstimulated world. As countless voices promise meaning and certainty, Christ calls us to hear His words, act on them, and discover the wisdom of a life built on solid ground.

We all want a happier life, but why does satisfaction feel so hard to hold onto? In this message from Psalm 1, we explore the voices we listen to, the patterns we form, and how giving our attention to God leads to a life that truly flourishes.

What do we do when waiting feels exhausting, discouraging, or out of our control? In Luke 2:21–38, we meet Simeon and Anna, two faithful saints who spent their lives waiting for God's promise to be fulfilled. Through their story, we discover that Jesus doesn't just arrive after the waiting; He redeems it. This sermon invites us to become a people who wait in obedience, with eagerness, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, trusting that God is at work even when fulfillment feels delayed.

The Magi's journey reminds us that God meets people where they are—even in foreign beliefs, unfamiliar paths, and imperfect understanding. This sermon invites the church to become a safe place for questions, doubt, and searching, trusting that Christ is already at work drawing people to Himself in ways beyond our control.

This sermon highlights how the Advent story reveals a God who bypasses power and privilege to meet the poor and marginalized. Jesus' birth is announced to the outcast, showing that God's kingdom values the lowly and brings redemption to all.

This teaching shows how God chose an ordinary young woman, Mary, to carry out His extraordinary plan because of her simple, everyday faithfulness. Her willing obedience—"Let it be to me as you have said"—reminds us that God's miracles often unfold through our daily, quiet yes to Him.

In the final week of our People Of The Name series, Pastor Abigail invites us to consider what it means to pass on a living, embodied faith to the generations that follow. Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and the historic prayer of the Shema, she reminds us that being "people of the name" is not only about who we are, it's about who we help form. Through Scripture, personal stories, and insights from current research on today's young people, we explore how identity, belonging, and purpose are nurtured when faith is seen, heard, and practiced together. Whether you are raising children, influencing young people in our church, or learning alongside a new generation, this message calls us to faithfully share God's story, and our own, with love, intention, and devotion.

God doesn't just give His people commands, He gives them a place. In Exodus, the tabernacle becomes the center of worship, memory, and identity. In this message, we look at why gathering regularly shapes who we are, and why the church remains the place where God restores our true identity.

Guest speaker Pastor Devon Johnson reminds us that true love, the love of God, is never easy. To bear His name means to love like He does: sacrificially, courageously, and even when it hurts. This message challenges us to embody a love that transforms lives, stretches our hearts, and reflects the heart of Jesus.

In this message from our People of the Name series, Pastor Trey explores what it means to bear the name of God. The Israelites received not just a rescue but an identity—a calling to live as God's treasured people. What does it mean for us today to have an identity placed on us by God, rather than one we create for ourselves?

When the odds are stacked against you, remember- our God still fights for His people. In this message from The People of the Name series, Pastor Kelly reminds us that Pharaoh's power was only an illusion, and Yahweh, the God of miracles, still makes a way when there is no way. Whatever stands before you, take heart: the Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.

When Moses meets God in the burning bush, he asks a simple yet profound question: "What is Your name?" In that moment, God reveals Himself as I AM: the One who hears, who sees, and who is present. This message invites us to rediscover what it means to be People of the Name; those who call on Yahweh not in vague hope, but in confident trust that He knows us, hears us, and meets us right where we are.

What does it truly mean to live with integrity as followers of Christ? In this powerful message from Rev. Dr. MaryKate Morse, we are reminded that integrity is not just about good character—it's about alignment between our sign and our substance, between what we proclaim and how we live. As we bear the name of Christ, may our lives reflect His posture of gentleness, His purpose of love, and His presence in every season.

How do we live as one in a world determined to divide us? In this closing message of The Art of Forgiveness series, Pastor Kelly reminds us that unity isn't found in agreement but in Christ Himself. When we keep Jesus at the center, even our messy moments can become a masterpiece of forgiveness and love.

How do you forgive someone who won't say they're sorry? This sermon unpacks the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation and shows how God invites us to let go of bitterness, even when the other person doesn't change. Freedom and peace are possible, even in the hardest relationships.

What do we do when life leaves us feeling disappointed, abandoned, or even hurt by God? In this week's message from The Art of Forgiveness, Pastor Trey guides us through the psalms of lament, showing that God welcomes our honesty—even our grief and questions. Together, we'll discover how breaking the silence with God can open the door to healing, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.

Have you ever found it easier to forgive others than to forgive yourself? Many of us carry shame and self-criticism long after God has already forgiven us. In this sermon on The Art of Forgiveness, we discover the hope that the blood of Jesus not only washes us clean but frees us to finally live loved and forgiven.

This week's podcast kicks off our new series, The Art of Forgiveness, by exploring Jesus' parable in Matthew 18. Pastor Kelly unpacks how forgiveness is not a formula but an art; a lifelong, communal process of surrendering to God's presence and letting Him transform our wounds into freedom. Together, we begin asking the hard but healing question: Who do I need to forgive?

What is your faith really built on? As we conclude our Faith Basics series, we've walked through prayer, community, repentance, and now justice. In this final message, Pastor Kelly reflects on Psalm 97 and reminds us that the foundation of God's reign is righteousness and justice—calling us to build our lives and our church on the same.

What if repentance isn't about guilt, but about remembering who you truly are? In this third message of our Faith Basics series, Pastor Devon Johnson shows how turning back to God brings freedom, healing, and restoration. Listen in and be reminded that repentance is less about rules—and more about returning to the Father's love.

What if following Jesus was never meant to be just about "me and God," but about us together? In Faith Basics: Community, Allyson Neal shares powerful stories of God's protection, the importance of testimony, and how true faith takes root when we walk alongside one another. Listen in and be encouraged to see community as the place where God's presence and power are revealed.

What if your prayers were meant to change you as much as they change your circumstances? This sermon explores prayer as the most basic—and most powerful—practice for aligning with God's will, remembering who He is, and letting that connection move you to action. It's a call to trade overcomplication for awe, and to let your prayers lead you into real participation in God's kingdom work.

What does it mean to truly seek love—and to be found? In this episode, we explore a powerful theme from Song of Songs: the rhythm of longing, losing, and seeking again. Through ancient poetry and The Little Prince, we reflect on the beauty and ache of intimacy—whether in marriage or in our relationship with God—and the deep wisdom that comes from learning to love with both passion and patience.

We all want a happy life, right? We all want to know and be known. The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.

Have you ever wondered what sexuality has to do with your spirituality? The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.

We all want a happy life, right? We all want to know and be known. The Song of Songs will guide us to the truth about happiness, intimacy, sex, and ultimately, wisdom.