Northwest Vineyard: Recent Episodes
Northwest Vineyard Neighborhood Church
The Northwest Vineyard is a Vineyard neighborhood church in the northwest part Denver, CO with the vision of transforming lives, transforming everything. We exist as a part of the Mile High Vineyard family of neighborhood churches.
Launching a new five-week series through the book of Ecclesiastes titled Stuck in a Moment, Pastor Scott Engebretson opens up the ancient wisdom text to address the very modern feelings of monotony, exhaustion, and feeling stuck in life. Scott breaks down the structure of Ecclesiastes—distinguishing between the narrator and the core monologue of "the teacher"—and explores two central concepts that frame the entire book: living "under the sun" and the Hebrew concept of hebel (often translated as meaningless, vanity, or vapor). Rather than viewing Ecclesiastes as a cynical treatise, Scott reframes it as a liberating gospel for control freaks. He presents four key invitations for navigating an unpredictable world: recognizing God's grace in every circumstance, releasing the anxiety of tomorrow, surrendering our idolatry of control, and learning to receive each brief moment as a gift. To learn more about Northwest Vineyard or connect with the church family, visit northwestvineyard.org.
Closing out the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson addresses Matthew 5:10–12: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Scott unpacks the reality of Christian persecution across the globe while providing necessary perspective on what persecution is—and isn't—for the Western church. Emphasizing that Jesus's vision of flourishing is not an easy, fairytale life, Scott shows how living under the rule of King Jesus and pursuing real righteousness naturally clashes with the values of the world. He challenges us to move beyond silent self-protection and courageously live out our faith, asking whether we are truly willing to risk social discomfort, lost friendships, or cultural pushback for the sake of Jesus.
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Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Hannah Engebretson explores Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Opening with a lighthearted look at a 20-year marital compromise, Hannah dives into the profound difference between simply being a "peacekeeper" who avoids conflict at all costs and being an active "peacemaker" who courageously steps into tension to bring about healing and wholeness. Drawing lessons from modern culture, the story of Joseph in Genesis, and Jesus's own teachings, she illustrates that peacemaking is not a passive personality trait—it is the costly, active evidence of God's grace and peace at work within our lives.
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Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson tackles Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Scott challenges the common tendency within the church to dismiss purity of heart as an impossible standard reserved only for heaven. Instead, he presents biblical purity as an undivided loyalty and single-hearted devotion to God here and now. Exploring passages from Psalm 24, Psalm 51, and James 4, Scott emphasizes that we cannot manufacture or scrub our way into a clean heart on our own strength. Rather, an undivided life requires a humble posture before our Creator, asking Him by faith to recreate our hearts, submit our lives to Him, and receive the overflowing grace available to us. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.
Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson returns to examine Matthew 5:7: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Scott explores how our ability to extend compassion and forgiveness to others is directly tied to our own experience of God's grace. He explains that if we find ourselves harboring bitterness, judgment, or an unmerciful spirit, it serves as a spiritual indicator that we need to re-encounter the deep, unconditional love of the Father. Ultimately, Scott challenges the community to step away from self-righteousness, throw themselves at the "mercy seat" of God, and recognize that we can only authentically give away the life-changing mercy we have first received.
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Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Sam Stephens walks through the fourth beatitude in Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." Sam contrasts the cultural obsession with chasing superficial appetites—like scrolling through social media—with the deep spiritual hunger we are actually created to experience. He explains that kingdom flourishing belongs to those who carry a holy longing for Jesus, rather than those trying to coast on past spiritual experiences. Challenging the community to break out of comfort zones and "spiritual ruts," Sam offers practical next steps for individuals to stir up their spiritual appetite through scripture, accountability, and regular church community, reminding everyone that when we actively pursue Jesus, we are promised a seat at His feast.
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Guest speaker Emily Crider steps into the "Flourishing" series to examine the third beatitude: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Drawing from her extensive ministry work with university graduate students, Emily breaks down our modern discomfort with the word "meekness," which is often misconstrued as weakness, powerlessness, or passivity. By contrasting the oppressive, self-exalting power structures of the ancient Roman Empire with the humble stance of Jesus, she redefines meekness as power under control. Emily challenges the community—whether they feel voiceless and exhausted or hold positions of cultural influence—to surrender their control to the Lord, trust in His timing, and use their strength for the flourishing of others.
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In this installment of the "Flourishing" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson addresses our cultural aversion to grief and the rising phenomenon of emotional "dryness." Looking at the second beatitude in Matthew 5:4, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted," Scott challenges the American standard of rushed bereavement. Sharing a deeply personal reflection on the legacy and loss of his own father, he explores the sacred space that exists between laughter and tears. Scott invites the church to be a community that unmasks its pain, reminding us that true kingdom flourishing doesn't promise superficial happiness, but rather a rugged hope and divine comfort that can only be met when we are honest about what we are mourning.
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Continuing the summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson tackles our tendency to make false assumptions about life, work, and faith. Zooming in on Matthew 5:3, Scott unpacks the countercultural definition of what it means to be "poor in spirit." He explains that kingdom flourishing doesn't come from getting louder, bigger, or more self-reliant, but from a posture of spiritual bankruptcy—admitting our emptiness and decreasing so that Christ can increase. Even in the midst of a dry spiritual drought, Scott invites the community to step out of self-sufficiency, embrace a posture of humility, and receive the refreshing overflow that Jesus promises to those who know their need for Him. For more information about the church, please visit northwestvineyard.org.
Kicking off a new summer series on the Beatitudes, Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces what it truly means to live a life that flourishes. Transitioning into Trinity Sunday, Scott contrasts cultural and academic definitions of human flourishing—like Harvard University's Human Flourishing Project—with the countercultural vision cast by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Drawing a linguistic link from Psalm 1, he notes that the biblical concept of being "blessed" is deeply tied to an internal, rooted state of flourishing.
Scott explains that just as Moses climbed Mount Sinai to receive the law, Jesus went up on a mountainside in Matthew 5to reframe, fulfill, and deepen our understanding of God's instructions. Ultimately, Scott challenges the community to move beyond the drudgery of legalism or human willpower, reminding us that we cannot live out the Beatitudes in our own strength. Instead, we must actively pursue Jesus through a posture of daily repentance, allowing Him to refresh our souls and empower us to flourish right where life is lived—not on the mountaintops, but in the valleys.
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Preaching on Pentecost—the birthday of the church—Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes the journey through the book of Galatians with a powerful look at Galatians 5 and 6. Scott challenges the common misconception that the Holy Spirit's power is only meant for spectacular, headline-grabbing moments. Instead, he reveals that the "B-Side" of Pentecost is the internal power of God working daily to reshape our character into the likeness of Christ.
Moving from theology to practice, Scott breaks down how the fruit of the Spirit is a singular, package deal—like an orange rather than individual grapes—and warns against trying to manage our spiritual growth through performance or willpower alone. Ultimately, he unpacks what it means that "against such things there is no law," inviting the community to step past the old protective fences of legalism. He challenges everyone to live vibrant, "unguarded" lives in their neighborhoods, families, and workplaces, fully empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring real change to the world.
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Continuing through the book of Galatians, Pastor Hannah Engebretson dives into one of the most powerful and challenging passages in Scripture: Galatians 5. On a joyful Sunday marked by celebratory water baptisms, Hannah addresses the internal tug-of-war we all experience between the "flesh" and the "Spirit." She explains that while the flesh naturally produces destructive results—such as anger, broken relationships, anxiety, and addiction—the Holy Spirit wants to cultivate something entirely different within us. Hannah reminds the community that true transformation isn't about legalistically trying to control our behavior in our own strength. Instead, it's about a daily surrender to the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to fill us with His peace and organically produce lasting fruit like love, self-control, and kindness from the inside out.
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Preaching on Mother's Day, Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights a moment of "providential convergence" as the journey through Galatians brings us to a passage where the Apostle Paul describes his heart as being in the pains of childbirth for the church. Drawing from Galatians 4, Scott explores what it truly means to look at our desires and evaluate what we are passionately striving for. He explains that the legalistic "A-Side" life focuses on outward performance, rules, and the wrong types of striving, whereas the "B-Side" life requires a deep, inward spiritual labor. Ultimately, Scott challenges the community to shift their focus away from cultural credentials or promotions and instead yearn for the ultimate goal: to be set free by the Holy Spirit so that Christ can be fully formed within us.
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In this message, Pastor Scott Engebretson tackles the "Do It Yourself" (DIY) mentality that often creeps into our spiritual lives. While DIY skills are great for home repairs, Scott argues that they are spiritual "kryptonite" when it comes to our relationship with God. Drawing from Galatians 3, he explores the story of Abraham to show that righteousness has never been something we can manufacture through our own effort or rule-following. Instead, the "B-Side Life" is about coming to the end of our own resources and surrendering to the strength of God. Scott challenges us to stop trying to white-knuckle our way into holiness and instead receive the gift of salvation and the power of the Holy Spirit, which is the only true source of spiritual fruit.
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Continuing through the book of Galatians, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the vital role our environment plays in our spiritual growth. Using the devastating impact of recent freezes on Florida's citrus crops as a metaphor, Scott explains that just as a physical freeze can destroy fruit, our "spiritual climate" can either nurture or stifle the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Focusing on Galatians 2, he examines how we are justified by faith in Christ rather than by observing the law. Scott challenges the community to consider if they are living in a "freeze" of legalism or self-reliance, and instead invites everyone to cultivate a life of partnership with God—sharing their stories and engaging in ministry—so that the fruits of love, peace, and faithfulness can truly flourish.
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Continuing the series through Galatians (alternatively titled "Fruit and Flame"), Sam Stephens explores the danger of "gatekeeping" the Kingdom of God. Drawing from Galatians 1, Sam warns against the trap of legalism—likening it to someone trying to sell bottled water while standing right next to a flowing river. He emphasizes that the Holy Spirit's power at Pentecost wasn't just for a one-time encounter, but to form lasting fruit in our lives. Sam challenges the "man's gospel" of trying harder and white-knuckling through life, pointing instead to the "pure gospel" from above that invites us to abide closer, trust deeper, and allow God to produce fruit in us.
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Launching a new series through the book of Galatians, Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces "The B-Side Life." Using the analogy of vinyl records, Scott explains that while the "A-Side" represents the polished, popular versions of ourselves we present to the world, the "B-Side" is where the raw, authentic, and soulful work of the Holy Spirit happens. Exploring Galatians 1, Scott addresses the "perverted gospel" of legalism—the idea that we can manufacture spiritual fruit by simply following rules. He argues that true transformation isn't about human effort or religious performance, but about the "B-Side" reality of Jesus: crucified, risen, and sending His Spirit to do in us what we cannot do for ourselves.
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On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes the "Participating" series by exploring the world-changing reality of the Resurrection. Scott contrasts the "simulated wonder" of illusions—like those performed by magician Harris III—with the tangible, historical truth of the empty tomb in Luke 24. He challenges the idea that the Resurrection is merely a metaphor or a "beautiful story," arguing instead that because Jesus is physically alive, we are invited to participate in a new future. Scott encourages us to stop spending our "what ifs" on the regrets of the past and start spending them on the possibilities of a life lived with the Risen Christ—a life of wonder and eternal significance that begins right now.
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In this installment of the "Participating" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson tackles our cultural aversion to waiting. Drawing from Jason Farman's Delayed Response, Scott notes that in our world of instant gratification, we often view waiting as "dead time." However, looking at the transition from the suffering of Holy Week to the hope of the Resurrection, he argues that waiting is actually a sacred space where God works. Exploring Romans 8:22–27, Scott discusses how the Holy Spirit participates in our lives by interceding for us with "wordless groans" when we are at our weakest. He invites the community to stop avoiding the "weight" of their vulnerabilities and instead allow Jesus—the Lamb who still carries his scars—to meet them in their waiting and redeem their pain.
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Continuing the "Participating" series as we approach Holy Week, Pastor Scott Engebretson shares a deeply personal reflection on the tension between the "so much more" of God's power and the reality of human suffering. Drawing from Matthew 27, Scott walks through the harrowing details of Jesus' mockery and crucifixion, inviting the community to look closely at the "Man of Sorrows." He explores the difficult prayer of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:10—the desire to know Christ not only in the power of His resurrection but also in the "fellowship of His sufferings." Scott reminds us that while we don't seek out pain, identifying with Jesus in our own seasons of grief and weakness is the only path to experiencing true resurrection life.
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Continuing the Lenten series "Participating," Hannah Engebretson explores how we navigate the "thorns" in our lives—those persistent points of pain, weakness, or affliction that we desperately want removed. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 12, Hannah looks at the Apostle Paul's experience of pleading with God for relief, only to receive the answer: "My grace is sufficient for you." By reflecting on her own season of physical brokenness and the "suffering of God" found in the Lenten journey, she challenges the idea that we must be "fixed" to be useful to the Kingdom. Instead, she invites us to participate in God's grace by re-engaging with our stories and trusting that His power is made perfect not in our competence, but in our weakness.
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Continuing in the "Participating" series and the season of Lent, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the difficult invitation to participate in the suffering of Christ. Using a humorous story about "yak milk" in Nepal to illustrate how we often expect one thing but receive another, Scott dives into the story of Simon of Cyrene from Luke 23. He discusses the reality that the "cross" is often something forced upon us unexpectedly—through grief, health crises, or brokenness—rather than something we choose. Drawing from the prayers of Jesus in Gethsemane, Scott encourages the community to move from "not my will" to "your will be done," reminding us that while we don't choose the moment of our suffering, we can choose to participate in its redeeming power.
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Continuing the "Participating" series during Lent, Pastor Scott Engebretson uses the survival show Alone as a backdrop to discuss how we navigate the "wilderness" of life's hardships. Drawing from John 16, Scott explores the inevitable "labor pains" of the world and how Jesus prepares his disciples for the trouble ahead. He highlights three ways we are called to participate when life gets hard: by waiting faithfully, by weeping and mourning honestly rather than bypassing pain, and by resisting the urge to scatter or isolate. Ultimately, Scott reminds us that because Jesus has overcome the world, we never have to navigate our physical, spiritual, or emotional troubles alone.
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Kicking off the new series, "Participating," and entering the season of Lent, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at the reality of temptation and the "death spirals" we often find ourselves in. Using the story of Jesus in the wilderness from Luke 4:1-13, Scott highlights how the enemy targets our most basic needs, our desire for protection, and our hunger for power. He explores how Jesus resisted these temptations not through sheer willpower, but by being led by the Spirit and anchored in Scripture. Scott invites the community to participate in the new life Jesus offers—reminding us that while the enemy tempted Jesus to throw Himself down for show, Jesus chose to lay Himself down in Jerusalem to seek and save the lost.
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In the concluding episode of the "You Are Here" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson discusses how we navigate the distance between where we currently are and where we want to be as a community. Using the analogy of "You Are Here" maps found in malls and airports, Scott highlights the importance of spiritual orientation. He shares a personal conviction that God is inviting Northwest Vineyard into a season of deeper intimacy through prayer. Exploring Luke 11:1-13, Scott breaks down the Lord's Prayer not just as words to recite, but as a framework for honoring God as Father, Provider, and Forgiver. As the church prepares to transition into the season of Lent, listeners are challenged to cultivate a persistent hunger for God's presence, remembering that no person is greater than their prayer life.
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In the third week of the "You Are Here" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson shifts the focus from the communal church to the individual, asking the challenging question: "Where have you dammed up your life?". Using the history of dams as a metaphor, Scott explores how we often inadvertently cut off the flow of God's presence, leading to spiritual stagnation. He emphasizes that your personal life with God is vital to the health of the entire community. Drawing from Acts 2 and 1 Peter 1, Scott discusses the "means of grace"—outward actions like teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer that God has defined for us to meet Him. Likening God's grace to a shower head that is always running, he invites listeners to stop standing on the sidelines and intentionally step into the flow to be cleansed, refreshed, and revived.
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Continuing the "You Are Here" series, guest speaker RJ Owen—a User Experience Designer by trade—explores the concept of liturgy, literally defined as "the work of the people". Using a humorous illustration of a confusing "high-design" bathroom sink, RJ argues that while the Vineyard is a "low church" with a thin, variable liturgy, we still participate in a set of inherited practices. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 14, he examines how the Apostle Paul instructed the chaotic Corinthian church to balance spiritual gifts with order. RJ challenges the idea that we must feel "inspired" to worship authentically, suggesting instead that we "do the reps" of church life—singing, listening, and praying even when we don't feel like it—to transform our hearts into places that can truly receive the love of God.
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Kicking off a new series titled "You Are Here," Pastor Scott Engebretson explores our identity as a local church within the broader "universal" church. Using the analogy of a "You Are Here" map, Scott explains that while we inhabit a specific time and place in Broomfield, Colorado, we are part of a much larger story that spans centuries. Drawing from Exodus 25and the specific instructions for the Tabernacle, he highlights how God uses "Sacred Space," "Sacred People," and "Sacred Time" to meet us. Scott invites the congregation to move beyond viewing church as a consumer product and instead embrace it as a Sacred Assembly—participating in rhythms like morning prayer and the church calendar not as burdensome demands, but as life-giving invitations into God's grace.
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In the conclusion of the "Ferment" series, Sam Stephens explores how to protect the spiritual growth God is bubbling up within us. Centering his message on the poetic imagery of Song of Solomon 2:15, Sam warns against the "little foxes"—those small, seemingly insignificant compromises, distractions, or habits that can ruin a vineyard just as it begins to blossom. He emphasizes that while God provides the growth, we are called to be vigilant stewards of our spiritual lives. By addressing the small issues before they become major strongholds, we ensure that the "new wine" of our faith remains sweet and ready to be shared with others. Sam concludes with the profound reminder from the Heidelberg Catechism: our greatest hope is found in the fact that we are not our own, but belong body and soul to Jesus Christ.
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Continuing the "Ferment" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores one of Jesus' most challenging teachings: the parable of the wineskins. Drawing from the calling of Levi in Luke 5:27-39, Scott discusses the radical nature of following Jesus, which requires more than just "tacking" Him onto an old life. Using the metaphors of unshrunk cloth and new wine, he explains that the "bubbling energy" of God's Kingdom cannot be contained by old systems or tattered souls. Scott challenges the Northwest Vineyard community to consider what it means to "leave everything" to receive a new heart of flesh and a new garment of righteousness, rather than settling for the comfort of the "old wine".
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Launching a new three-week series titled "Ferment," Pastor Scott Engebretson uses the biological process of winemaking as a metaphor for spiritual growth in the New Year. Drawing from Alan Kreider's The Patient Ferment of the Early Church, Scott explores the "invisible yeast" of God's Kingdom—a bubbling energy that works from the inside out. Looking at Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana in John 2:1-11, he highlights the tension between the mundane habits of the "process" and the "profound" moments of the miraculous. Scott challenges the congregation to embrace simple acts of obedience—filling, drawing, and taking—as the seedbed for God to do something new in 2026.
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In this special Christmas Eve service, Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes the "Creating Space" series by exploring the unexpected power of humility. Contrasting the world's view of success—illustrated by NFL coach Tony Dungey—with the Kingdom of God, Scott cites research from CU Boulder to argue that true leadership is found in serving others. He traces this theme through the Christmas story in Luke 2, observing that the good news was first announced to the shepherds—the outcasts of society. Drawing from the "Christ Hymn" in Philippians 2 , Scott explains how Jesus "made himself nothing" to become the Humble King, and invites listeners to make room in their lives to receive His forgiveness, freedom, and flourishing.
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In this special family service, Pastor Hannah Engebretson leads an interactive Advent reflection involving the children and youth of the church. Acknowledging the difficulty of waiting—whether for Christmas presents or for life's heavy burdens to lift—Hannah explains the distinction between the anticipation of Advent and the twelve-day celebration of Christmastime that begins on Christmas Day. Drawing from the resource Shadow and Light by Tish Harrison Warren, she invites listeners to consider the long silence the Israelites endured and the temptation to believe God had forgotten them. Ultimately, Hannah points to Jesus as the proof that God remembers us, noting that He arrived not as a soldier to conquer, but as a baby to save us where we are.
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Returning to the "Creating Space" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson contrasts our culture's desire to "chase momentum" with the biblical call to slow devotion. Focusing on the story of Simeon in Luke 2:25-33, Scott explores how Simeon sustained his faith during the centuries of silence between the Old and New Testaments, proving that intimacy with God is possible even in the dark. He defines devotion not as legalism, but as a "careful regard for Kairos"—an attentive waiting for God's timing. Drawing illustrations from Michael Jordan's "love of the game" and the prayer habits of the early church in the Didache, Scott challenges listeners to establish rhythms of prayer to navigate the waiting and recognize the "consolation of Israel" when He arrives.
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In this special service, we celebrate the ordination of Pastors Scott and Hannah Engebretson. We are honored to host Rich Nathan, the founding pastor of Vineyard Columbus, who delivers a sermon titled "What is a Pastor?". Preaching from 1 Peter 5, Rich argues that a pastor is defined not by academic credentials or charisma, but by character and a willingness to pay the price of leadership. He outlines the three biblical roles of a pastor—Shepherd (nurturing the flock), Watchman (protecting from danger), and Example (modeling the life of Christ)—and challenges leaders to serve not out of compulsion or for control, but with a "get to" spirit of gratitude.
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Launching the new "Creating Space" series for the season of Advent, Pastor Scott Engebretson challenges the sentimental view of the holidays, reminding listeners that "Advent begins in the dark" and often amidst the clutter of our lives. Drawing from the story of Zachariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:5-25, Scott explores how to faithfully prepare for Jesus' arrival even while navigating deep disappointments. He outlines four practical ways to clear spiritual space: pursuing righteousness (right living), maintaining habits of worship to hear God speak, practicing restraint in a consumeristic culture, and prioritizing family restoration as foretold in Malachi 4.
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Concluding the "Reasonable Charisma" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson asks a pivotal question: "What do you do after a miracle?". Citing research by sociologist Ed Esler, Scott reveals that while miracles are surprisingly common—experienced by a majority of people regardless of education or income—they are often fleeting moments in a life defined by the "ordinary". Drawing from the early church in Acts 2 and the Israelites' deliverance in Exodus 14, he explores the purpose of signs and wonders, observing that while God breaks into our "not yets," we cannot live permanently on the mountaintop. Ultimately, Scott encourages listeners to embrace the "Ordinary Time" that makes up most of the church calendar and to remain faithful even when the emotions of a supernatural encounter dissipate.
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Continuing the "Reasonable Charisma" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson addresses the gift of healing, advocating for a low-key, non-theatrical approach: "Healing is not in the hype". Drawing from the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-15 , he argues that healing is often found in the mundane and through simple, ordinary obedience, challenging the desire for a spectacular cure. Scott addresses the tension of the "already not yet," acknowledging that while God can heal, miracles aren't always immediate, and encourages listeners to look for the God of healing, not a specific healer. Ultimately, healing serves as a signpost of God's Kingdom, but the greater signpost is often found in the grace of perseverance and knowing that suffering in Jesus is never wasted. For more information about the church, please visit Northwestvineyard.org.
Continuing the "Reasonable Charisma" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the story of the prophet Elijah and the widow of Zarephath from 1 Kings 17. He uses the story of this vulnerable woman facing her last meal to illustrate how God often chooses to show his power and presence, or "charisma," not when we are strong, but when we are at our breaking point.
This message encourages listeners to embrace a "reasonable charisma" by practicing trust in the middle of a crisis. Scott highlights that miracles—or the extraordinary power of the Spirit—are often seen when we are at the end of our rope, challenging us to look for God's provision even when the brook has dried up.
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In this message from the "Reasonable Charisma" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the vital skill of discerning and hearing God's voice in our everyday lives. He begins by addressing how we make all kinds of decisions—from the mundane to the major—and then turns to the question: How do we hear God speak?
Pastor Scott outlines a balanced, reasonable approach to discernment that involves both the natural (using logic, wisdom, counsel, and scripture) and the spiritual (creating space for silence, waiting on the Lord, and praying specific, risky prayers). The sermon emphasizes that God wants to speak to us and that developing the spiritual discipline to listen and "test the spirits" is essential for all believers seeking to live a life of purpose and power.
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Continuing the "Reasonable Charisma" series, Pastor Scott Engebretson unpacks 1 Corinthians 12, exploring the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts in the church . He emphasizes that all gifts—whether speaking in tongues or offering a handshake—come from the same Holy Spirit and are intended to show the power and presence of God.
Pastor Scott challenges the idea that spiritual gifts are "special abilities" reserved for a few. Instead, he asserts that they are manifestations of the Spirit given to every believer to benefit the common good . This message encourages the church to operate as a unified, diverse body where every member's gift is vital to revealing God's presence and bringing the Kingdom of heaven to earth .
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In our new series, "Reasonable Charisma," Pastor Scott Engebretson challenges the church to embrace a better way of living—one marked by both the Spirit's power and good sense.
Scott draws on the book of 1 Corinthians to explore the tension between wisdom and spiritual gifts. He notes that while the Corinthian church had access to all the gifts of the Spirit, their relationships and practice of gifts were often divisive, messy, and lacking love.
This message asks us to consider: What does it look like to pursue a powerful faith that is also loving, orderly, and accessible to everyone? Pastor Scott encourages the church to operate the gifts of the Spirit with love and wisdom, demonstrating a "reasonable charisma" that transforms us and draws others to Jesus.
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In this message, the final of the 'Guardrails' series, Pastor Hannah Engebretson discusses the essential role of the church as outlined in the Nicene Creed: "one holy, catholic, and apostolic church". She explains that the church is not a place, but a gathering of God's people united in Christ.
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In this message from the 'Guardrails' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the role of the Holy Spirit as our Advocate. Using the analogy of a patient advocate who guides people through complex and stressful situations, Pastor Scott explains that the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus called our Advocate, "comes alongside of us" to help us navigate the "ins and outs of confusion and stress and places of pain." The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit continually points us back to Jesus, who is "the way, the truth, and the life."
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This week in the Guardrails series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the often-overlooked final part of the Nicene Creed, which confesses Jesus's return. He begins by recounting a personal story about his childhood vision of a hoverboard, which he uses to illustrate our human tendency to hope for the future. The sermon emphasizes that looking forward to Jesus's return provides a "stabilizing work" in our lives and a "right perspective" for living in the present. Pastor Scott concludes by encouraging listeners to live fully today, not just for the hope of tomorrow.
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In this message from the 'Guardrails' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson focuses on the purpose of Jesus’s coming:
"For us men and our salvation, he came down from heaven." He explains the two realities of Jesus: He is both the eternal Son (God) and the incarnate Son (man) . The sermon emphasizes that Jesus came for a very specific purpose—to seek and save those who are lost. Pastor Scott encourages listeners to live out the "V-shaped life" of Christ, where God descends to meet us in the messiness of our lives, ultimately so we can be free.
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In this message from the Guardrails series, Pastor Scott Engebretson moves from the Nicene Creed's confession of God the Father to the person of Jesus. He recounts a powerful encounter with a dying man named Carl, who taught him more about Jesus than he could ever preach. Through Carl's story, Pastor Scott reveals that Jesus is the "living God" and the one "in whom all things hold together." The sermon highlights that Jesus, the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords, draws us into eternity and is working to reconcile all things to himself.
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In this message from the Guardrails series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues his exploration of the Nicene Creed, focusing on the first line:
"We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen." He presents the creed not just as a set of "guardrails" to keep our faith on track, but also as a "lifeline" in the storms of life. The sermon highlights the profound truth that God is the one and only creator. Pastor Scott reminds listeners that we are the created, not the creator, and invites us to lay down the burden of trying to be our own "Almighty".
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In the opening message of the new series Guardrails, Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces the Nicene Creed as a set of spiritual boundaries for the Christian faith. Using an analogy of a treacherous mountain road, he explains that the ancient creed, formulated to provide "guard rails" so the church wouldn't "fall off the cliff," continues to offer essential "boundaries and balance" for believers today. He highlights that the creed is not a dry relic but a source of life, hope, and security, rooted in scripture and giving clarity to what Christians believe .
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In this message, Pastor Scott Engebretson casts a vision for a new season in the life of the church, as it moves toward independence. He presents three foundational pillars for the church's future, rooted in the greatest commandment to love God with all of one’s being (Deuteronomy 6). Pastor Scott outlines the need for the church to cultivate hunger for God through prayer, fasting, and scripture, to be consistently inviting to others, and to commit to an ever-deepening process of spiritual formation, with the ultimate goal of having Christ formed in them.
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In this final message of the 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Hannah Engebretson explores the common human experience of waiting in a period of transition and uncertainty. She dives into the story of the woman with the issue of blood from Mark 5, who lived in her own "meantime" for 12 years. The message highlights how the woman's desperate act of faith to touch Jesus’s cloak resulted not only in her physical healing but also in a powerful and restorative encounter with Jesus's compassion. Hannah's sermon encourages listeners to live with intention and find hope in the midst of their own seasons of waiting.
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Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20 . He reveals that this parable isn't about earthly fairness, but about the "upside-down logic" and overwhelming generosity of God's grace . The sermon addresses our human tendency to compare ourselves to others and emphasizes that the reward of the kingdom is an unearned gift . Pastor Scott concludes that our only appropriate response to God's grace is to live with gratitude and awe, not with an attitude of entitlement.
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Guest speaker Pastor Christian Summers from Lakewood Vineyard continues the 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, diving into the Parable of the Net from Matthew 13. He explains that Jesus uses the image of a commercial fishing net, which catches all kinds of fish, to illustrate the expansive and inclusive nature of the kingdom of heaven . Christian contrasts this with the Pharisees' exclusive view, emphasizing that the kingdom is "messy," "expansive," and "full of surprise company". The sermon highlights that it is the church's job to be part of the "gathering, not the gatekeeping," and that the sorting of the good and bad happens at the end and is God's responsibility alone.
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Continuing in the series, Sam Stephens delves into two profound parables from Matthew 13: the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Parable of the Pearl of Great Value. He illustrates how both parables underscore the immeasurable worth of the kingdom of heaven, a treasure so valuable that it is worth sacrificing everything else to possess. The sermon emphasizes the joyful and radical commitment required to follow Jesus, highlighting that letting go of other pursuits, whether found unexpectedly or sought diligently, is essential to fully embrace the ultimate treasure found in Him.
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Continuing in our 'Stranger Things of the Parables' series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues to explore the "upside-down kingdom" of God in Matthew 13. He unpacks the Parable of the Mustard Seed, illustrating how the kingdom starts from the smallest beginnings and grows into something massive and inclusive, providing shelter and a home for others.
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In the continuation of the Stranger Things of the Parables series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat from Matthew 13. The sermon addresses the difficult question of why evil coexists with good in the world, explaining that the master in the parable instructs his servants to wait until the harvest at the end of the age to separate them, so as not to damage the wheat. The message highlights the importance of living patiently in the "in-between" and reflects on God's patience as described in 2 Peter 3:8-9.
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In this first episode of the new series 'Stranger Things of the Parables', Pastor Scott Engebretson introduces the idea of the "upside down world" of the kingdom of God, contrasting it with the fictional world of the show "Stranger Things". He explains that Jesus's parables are peculiar and are designed to both reveal the secrets of the kingdom to those who desire them and conceal them from those who do not. This sermon focuses on the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, highlighting the four types of soil and describing God as a "prodigal God" who lavishly spreads His word everywhere. The episode encourages listeners to cultivate the soil of their hearts, acknowledging that it is a constant process of tending and nurturing.
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In the final week of our series, speaker Sam Stephens discusses what it looks like to live a life marked by the gospel. Drawing from a definition by pastor Tim Keller, Sam defines the gospel not as advice but as a declaration of good news—an announcement of Jesus's victory, peace, and authority as the new king. The sermon encourages listeners to embrace their role as "good heralds" who declare Christ the King's authority over all the Earth. Sam also references Paul's farewell address to the elders in Acts chapter 20, emphasizing the importance of testifying to the good news of God's grace.
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On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Scott Engebreston continues in our series looking at the Holy Sprit coming in power on the disciples.
Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues our Acts series looking at how leadership in the early church and considering what makes a good or a bad leader.
On this Mothers Day Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in our series on Acts looking at how generous the early followers of the emerging church were but also it revealed deeper heart issues for others.
Have you considered how the disciples completely transformed after the ressurection of Jesus? Pastor Scott Engebretson shows us that Jesus took people who had neither the skills or knowledge and shaped them into powerful messengers of his word.
Kicking off our brand new series Pastor Scott Engebretson dives into the book of Acts and asks the question how are we authentically living out our resurrection lives. Are we willing to wait to allow Jesus to move in our lives?
When Jesus is resurrected and starts appearing to those who were close to Him he meets people where they are and speaks directly into their lives. Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights these words for us today to help us see that Jesus is talking to us as well and wants to meet us in our Grief, Fear and Doubts just like he did with His followers.
Pastor Scott Engebretson during the Holy Week looks at some of the last words Jesus says to his disciples before the cross. Today we look at John 12 and look at the purpose of Jesus coming to us was to draw as many to Him as possible.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues the Lent series looking at the Lords prayer and shows how this significant prayer is a model for us to follow in our personal prayer life and how Jesus is continually intercedeing for us.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Lent series discussing how we can feel alone in our different phases of life. Jesus has some very powerful words about loneliness in the face of His crucifixion and leaving the disciples.
I am the vine and you are the branches.
Jesus intended for us to be near to him and remain with him. Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at John 15:1-5
This week looking at the final words of Jesus before the crucifixion, Pastor Scott Engebretson considers what it looks like to trust Jesus even when we are lost or confused.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new series coming into Lent looking at the last things Jesus tells his followers before He is crucified. During the Last Supper Jesus washes his disciples feet and teaches them about the heart of the servant.
Where are the spaces or places that have shaped your life? Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes this series considering the places you have lived which have impacted your life physically and spiritually. We are looking at the song by DJO called 'End of the Beginning' and contrasting this with the Psalm 139.
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Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Bob Dillions song 'Like a Rolling Stone' which has come back into populatrity with the recent movie chronicling his life and Dillion said he wrote it as a song of revenge. Have you ever wanted revenge? Scott encourages us to live in the discomfort by contrasting this song to Psalm 137.
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Continuing in our series on modern music, Pastor Hannah Engebretson looks at the song 'I Had Some Help' from Post Malone and comparing it to Psalm 55 trying to understand how to navigate hard relationships and in particular relationships with betrayal.
The song won't be in the podcast but you can listen to it here.
How hard is it to wait for the good times to come? What does scripture say about waiting? In todays sermon Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at One Republic's I Don't Want to Wait and comparing it to Psalm 84.
The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.
What are the regrets in your life? How do you get free from the regret? Today Pastor Scott Enbretson looks at Taylor Swifts song Fortnight and comparing it to Psalm 51 to help answer this question. The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at the song Stick Season by Noah Kahan comparing it to Psalm 13. We are looking today at how sometimes we are waiting for God to do something to overcome the bad or evil in our lives.
The song won't be in the podcast so if you want to listen to it on your own you can play it here.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen kicks off our new series Modern Day Psalms lookig at Benson Boones 'Beautiful Things' song and how it parrallels to Psalm 40.
Guest Pastor and Vineyard Super Regional Leader Joel Seymour shares Vineyard values with us this morning and shows how in the Vineyard everyone gets to participate in the work of the Kingdom.
Kicking off the New Year, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks in Daniel 3 at a story of what an audacious faith looks like. Are you living audaciously in your faith? Could you consider how to lean into a more audacious faith as you start 2025?
Concluding our series in Habakkuk, Executive Pastor Becca Knudesen looks at how Habukkuk laments to God. His lament doesn't end in compliant but in assurance in who God is.
Continuing in our series in looking at Habakkuk, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at the prophets action of actively waiting for God to speak to him. Do you need to hear a word from God? Maybe creating space to sit and wait in silence will give God the opportunity to speak in this season.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series looking at Habakkuk looking at the difficult question the prophet asks God. Why do you let evil prevail in the world?
Kicking off our Advent series, Pastor Scott Engebretson takes us to Habakkuk to show how Advent is supposed to start in darkness. Our anticipation of the coming Savior is to start with a lament of all that is broken in our world.
Concluding our Fruit of the Spirit series, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak talks about how self control allows for more freedom to come into your life.
Do you think gentleness equals weakness? Today Pastor Scott Engebretson helps us undestand why Paul doesn't just include this Fruit but repeats it in the next chapter.
Today Pastor Scott Engebretson asks the question of how we can lilve as loyal people in a disloyal world.
Kindness and Goodness might be easy to skip past in Galatians 5 but today Pastor Ben Folman makes the argument that these are key fruit to understanding who God is and how he wants us to show up in the world.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series in Galatians 5 looking at fruit related to Peace and Patience.
Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues in our Fruit of the Spirit series discussing Joy. Joy is not happinness but what is it? Why is Joy talked about so much throughout the bible?
Continuing in our new series, Pastor Scott Engebretson contrasts growing a fruit tree to seeing the fruits of the Spirit growing in our lives. To live into the fruit of the Spirit you need to tend to the disciplines in your life in order to bear fruit.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new Fruit of the Spirit series asking the question what is the fruit we should be expecting when we are led by the Spirit.
Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes our series by looking to how Paul calls the church to unity even though there are many trying to divide the church.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our series during this election season talking about how to handle the stress we are experiencing in the midst of division.
Today we are celebrating 10 years since Northwest Vineyard launched. We are also kicking off our new series, Pastor Scott Engebretson today asks the question if you are satisfied with your life or where you are at with God.
Looking ahead to our Northwest Vineyard 10 year celebration, Pastor Scott Engebretson takes us back to Ezra when the Isrealites were returning from Babylon to show us how they were able to look to the future with hope by looking back at the joy and sorrow they had all endured.
Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes our Family Mess series this morning discussing the power of reconciliation.
Today Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at favortisim within our families and how this usually doesn't turn out very well.
Continuing in our Family Mess series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at the concept of love and how it is not as neat and tidy as we imagined it to be when we were younger.
Today Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Family Mess series by looking at Jacob and the mess he ran away from with his older brother Esau. What does it look like instead of running away from the messes in our life to actively engage in them?
What is the story your life revolves around? Is it as big as Gods story? This week in our Family Mess series Pastor Scott Engebreston asks us to consider what story we are living into.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Family Mess series thinking about death considering this question: How can you give your death away?
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Family Mess series discussing the difficult passage of God asking Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. Why does God bring these tests to us and what are their purpose?
Continuing in our Family Mess series, Pastor Hannah Engebretson talks about the lies that come up when living in mess.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Family Mess series looking at the promises that God gives us and wondering how long we should wait for those promises to come to fruition.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Family Mess series asking the question of how we continue to live on mission in the midst of mess.
Being proud can be a good thing but when you are too prideful in your relationships and with God mess can occur. This week Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in our Family Mess series talking about Pride.
What happens when you aren't hearing someone correctly or you misunderstand what people are saying? Mess happens.
This week Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in the Family Mess series talking about the pitfalls of miscommunication.
Before the fall of man, God created the world and put it into our care. Today Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Genesis 2 and it's command to steward creation. What do you think that menas for your life?
Kicking off our new Summer Series called Family Mess, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Genesis 1 and how after God creates the world and everything in it he rests. Maybe rest is something to reconsider in our own lives.
This week we are in between our Spring and Summer series. Today Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at 1 Samuel to show how precious it is to hear God's voice. God's voice can be found all throughout scripture and if it has been awhile since you have heard God's voice you can always hear his voice by turning back to the bible.
This week we are closing out our Mealtime with Jesus series with a final word on the impact meals have on people who are grieving. When you provide a meal during a time of grief it can mean so much more than just nourishment for an evening. It can make an impact on the person or family for years to come.
Continuing in our Meals Series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at Luke 14 and the words of Jesus talking about interacting with people who would never be able to pay you back. People who don't have the means or ability to give you anything back for your generosity.
This week Pastor Scott Engebretson shows how the feeding of the 5,000 is a pivotal turning point in Lukes Gospen where Jesus reveals to the disciples that he is indeed the disciple. This is a story of the amazing abundance of Gods provision even when we live with a scarcity mindset.
In this week of our Mealtime with Jesus series, Pastor Becca Knudsen talks about the importance of being hospitable even to those who are difficult to be around but even more so what it means when we are not hospitable to them.
Pastor Ben Folman continues in our Mealtime with Jesus Series talking about Jesus and his meal with Levi and his Tax Collector friends. In doing so Jesus broke all traditional conventions for a Rabbi of his time. Maybe we should consider the importance of reachng out to the margins or our society.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our new series Mealtime with Jesus by revealing the most common activity we see Jesus engaging in...eating with people. Maybe we might consider inviting people to meals could be the best way to have them experience Jesus.
He is Risen! This Easter Pastor Scott Engebretson talks about how the Ressurection changed everything about how we can now relate to God.
This week Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights the story of Jesus feeding the thousands and how Jesus isn't just looking to fill our stomachs but asking us to participate with him in his miracles.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Lent series looking at the story of the Man at the Healing Pool. Jesus asks a very important question: Do you want to get well? It is an important question for us to consider if we are desperate to find healing in our life.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Lent series looking at the story of the Woman at the Well and asking us to consider the ways that Jesus comes towards us and offers us new life in him.
Continuing in our Lent series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at John 3 with Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus at night and how we can't see the Kingdom of God without being born again.
Today Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off a new series for our season of Lent. We will be going through the first part of Johns Gospel during this series. In todays sermon, Scott catches Jesus before his first miracle and before he starts his ministry. One of His first public acts is to clear the temple courts which signifies His ministry will be focused on reodering the world to something new.
Finishing out our Reset series, Pastor Scott Engebretson describes how import generosity is to living within the Kingdom of God.
As the Vineyard we belive the Kingdom of God is the hope of hte world. In todays message, Pastor Scott Engebretson challenges us on how to live our life in Awe of God.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Reset series looking at how we live out our life with Jesus in community and how this kind of living requires sacrifice.
Continuing in our new series, Pastor Hannah Engebretson asks us to think about how we play a role in becoming the person we are meant to be and considering what you are devoted to and how that is shaping you.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off the new year with our Reset series. In this series we will look at not just making new resolutions but considering what are the values we should live out in our own lives and do these values correspond with the teachings of the Bible.
When was the last time you were truly surprised? On Christmas Eve this year Pastor Scott Engebretson looks back at how surprised everyone was with the arrival of Christ and how we can recapture that surprise even in 2023.
Continuing in our Advent series, Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen helps us consider the importance of waiting well not just during this season but in life in general.
In the week before Christmas we are anticipating Christ. Today Pastor Scott Engebreston looks at John the Baptist and how John prepares for and helps us anticipate the arrival of Christ.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off the Advent season by helping understand what Advent even is and why we celebrate it.
Finishing out our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson looks to scripture to understand better how we process the decisions we need to make in order to make decisions grounded in scripture. Also considering who you invite into your decision making process.
Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson discusses generosity and how as we give away our time, energy and money we become more free and able to experience a deeper love with Jesus.
Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson explores what happens when we take offense to things people say or do. Is there a different way to show up rather than shutting people out of our lives?
How do you build relationships when everyone around you is lonely? Pastor Scott Engebretson talks about the importance of friendships that push you forward.
Kicking off our new series, Pastor Scott Engebretson asks the question where does your knowledge come from? You might have a lot of knoweldge but do you have wisdom?
Finishing out our Pledge Allegiance series, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak helps to clarify the importance of Jesus rising from the dead and how it gives us the ability to join him in life after death.
Pastor Scott Engebretson in our second to last week on the Allegiance series asks what kind of idols we have in our life and if we are making sure that Jesus has our allegiance over these idols.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Allegiance series challenging us to consider Jesus words about Faith and Works. If we are not putting our Faith into practice what kind of Faith do we have?
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Allegiance series by discussing how we live in many little kingdoms in our life yet what does it look like when God calls us to his Kingdom?
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Allegiance series asking the question of what do you give your attention to? Because where you give your attention generally points to where your loyalty lies.
Pastor Scott Engebretson helps to clarify what faith actually means when we give our allegiance to Jesus Christ.
Pastor Hannah Engebretson kicks off our new series asking the question are we shaped more by our allegiance to country than we are by allegiance to Jesus and Gods mission in this world?
With the Alpha Course starting at the NW Vineyard soon, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak reminds us the purpose of sharing Jesus with those around us and how living this way creates a dynamic faith within our lives.
When was the last time you made a way to see Jesus? In today's sermon, Pastor Scott Engebretson shares the story of Zaccheaus who was desparate to encounter Jesus and received salvation.
Coming out of the Parables Series, Pastor Scott Engebretson continues in the Parables theme discussing how for healthy growth you need to prune things in your life.
Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes the Summer Parables series with the Parable of the Fig Tree. When you focus too much on predicting the future you lose out on the importance of the present.
Continuing in our Parables series, Pastor Scott Engebretson goes through the Parables of the Landowner and Vineyard.
Continuing in our Parables Series, Scott Engebretson challenges us to rethink what we remember about the Parable of the Mustard Seed.
Pastor Hannah Engebretson continues our Summer Parables series discussing the importance of planting seeds in our neighbors, friends and family.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Parables series with the Parable of the Light in the Darkness.
A big part of our calling is to spread the Gospel or share our faith. Yet this can sometimes be the most akward experience for us. Pastor Becca Knudsen helps navigate what sharing our faith authentically actually looks like.
What does life on mission really look like especialy when life is always changing? Today Pastor Scott Engebretson helps bring clarity to what life on mission actually looks.
What does it look like to live full of the Holy Spirit? Pastor Scott Engebretson wraps up this seires looking at Acts and how the Holy Spirit comes and changes everything.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak continues our Empowered series on Ascension Sunday discussing the other team on the field that is trying to distract you from following God.
On Mothers Day 2023 Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Empowered series talking about how effective leadership creates peace.
Continuing in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson talks about how all the gifts in the Bible are still in operation today. Everyone gets to operate with spiritual gifts but the foundation of all the gifts is Love.
Pastor Hannah Egebretson helps to clarify what prophecy is and how it is simply just a way of hearing from God and communicating it to others.
Pastor Scott Engrebretson continues our series talking about the Centurion and how the healing found in Jesus is not just for good church goers but for those outside the church as well.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak kicks off our Empowered series during the season of Pentecost. After Jesus rose from the dead He made the Holy Spirit available to all and we are meant to engage with people and introduce them to the Holy Spirit.
He is Risen!
On this Easter Sunday Pastor Scott Engebretson shares the ressurection story and encourages us that no matter the trials we face Jesus always offers a renewed hope for our lives.
Pastor Scott Engebretson leads our Good Friday Service highlighting the hope we can find in a day remembering the death of Jesus.
Pastor Scott Engebretson on this Palm Sunday talks about our needs. The things we truly need and the needs we only think we need and how Jesus rarely comes as we expect him to come.
Continuing in our series leading up to Easter Pastor Scott Engebretson asks the question what makes you comfortable? Is it wealth, power, possesions? The book of Isaiah discusses the comfort we find in idols and how it provides false comfort.
Executive Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our serires in Isaiah talking about the two cities. The City of Ashes and the New Jerusalem and how God intends to bring order to the chaos through Judgement and Hope.
How much do you put your Trust in God? This week in our Lent series Pastor Scott Engebretson explores how people of faith in the bible have shown trust in the God.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our season of Lent with a new series called Beauty from Ashes. We will exlore the book of Isaiah in this series and this week we consider the Woe in our lives.
Everyone has heard of the Prodigal Son. But have you ever considered that we might have a Prodigal God? Pastor Scott Engebretson concludes our Better Choices series considering this question.
Pastor Becca Knudsen contiues our series talking about the importance of the people we surround ourselves with.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues with our Better Choice Series by talking about how to make Better decisions that will impact your future.
Do you like to run? Maybe it's not your favorite activity but it is a helpful metaphor for what life in Christ should look like. This week Pastor Scott Engbretson takes us through Phillipians 3 where Paul calls us into a life striving for Christ.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak continues our Better Choices series discussing how if we don't consider the choices of our past it is hard to expect our future to change.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off the first series of the New Year talking about the choices that we make. This week we discuss the first poor choice which still effects us today.
Pastor Becca Knudsen wraps up our Advent series teaching about the Peace God offers us and how this peace was shown through the birth and life of John the Baptist.
Pastor Scott Engebretson highlights the Magi in the story of the birth of Jesus to show how God brings Joy to us in this season.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Advent series considering how Mother Mary approaches Love.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak begins our Advent series showing us the way to find Hope is to learn to define yourself a specific way.
Pastor Scott Engebretson adds an additional week to our Wired for Joy series by discussing Generosity.
This week in our series, Pastor Scott Engebretson asks the question of how we can find Joy in our Relationships and hoow to Delight in others.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak continues our series on Joy. This week we consider how to find Joy through Appreciation.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series on Joy discussing Joy in the midst of grief.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series on Joy discussing the very intimate nature of how God interacts with us face to face.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks of our new series on Joy. Learn what Joy is and how to find it no matter your circumstances.
Pastor Becca Knudsen bridges two series talking about what it practically looks like to live out the scriptures.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak discusses the character of John and how he transformed during his time with Jesus and after the resurrction into a new person.
Pastor Scott Engebretson looks at 1 John Chapter 2 and the love which moves us towards acts.
Closing up our Anchor series Pastor Scott Engebretson finishes with one of the most powerful attributes of our relationship to God. The fact that he offers us forgiveness and grace when we mess up.
In this weeks Anchor series, Pastor Scott Engebretson helps us understand some of the core truths of God's grace for his people.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Anchor series helping to better understand the sacraments of Communiion and Baptism.
Stephanie Holder continues our Anchor series focusing on how we become righteous before God.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak helps us understand that the Holy Spirit has more of the attributes of a person more than a spirit.
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Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Anchor series discussing how Jesus shows up as our Savior in scripture.
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Pastor Scott Engebretson breaks down what the bible says about the Trinity.
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This week in our Anchor series Pastor Scott Engebertson discusses what saves us from eternal punishment.
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Pastor Ben Folman continues our Anchor series discussing the uncomfortable topic of God relates to us in our sin.
This week Pastor Becca Knudsen discusses Comfort. In our American culture, Comfort means a lot of things to people. But Becca challenges us to consider where true lasting comfort comes from and how we live into the comfort given to us by God.
Pastor Scott Engebretson launches us into our new series called Anchor. For the next few months we will be engaging in the practice of Catechism. This is an ancient practice of learning the foundations of our faith. Every week we will be following the Heidelberg Catechism. There will be additional resources every week at https://milehighvineyard.org/anchor.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak celebrates Mothers on a day which is both a day of celebration and a day of grief for many Mothers.
This Sunday we celebrate Baptism Sunday as well as looking forward to our next series called Anchored. Today Pastor Scott Engebretson gives a prelude to our Anchored series by diving into the book of Hebrews to pull out some vaulable lessons.
What does it mean to welcome people well into our communities? How does it shape people to feel welcomed? This Sunday Hannah Engebretson helps us to think through this extremely important practice.
On this Easter Sunday Pastor Scott Engebretson shows us the peace, purpose and power that Jesus offers to us through his sacrfice.
Pastor Scott Engebretson closes our series on Desire by talking about the Beauty of Gods creation.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our desire series looking at our desire for intimacy. You have probably heard said that we have a God shaped hole in our hearts but have you considered that we have a people shaped hole as well. We are built for intimacy that only can come through community.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our desire series taking about our desire for spirituality. We all seek spirituality one way or another but is spirituality formed around Jesus all that different? Becca helps unpack what spirituality looks like within the Christian faith.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Desire series discussing justice and hope for a better world.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak challenges us to consider where we are finding true meaning in our lives.
Pastor Scott Engebretson kicks off our lent series discussing the purpose of desire and why we were built to desire.
Hannah Engebretson helps us be invitational to those around us who are skeptics about the Christian faith.
Pastor Becca Knudsen asks the question that if live our life knowing God in a deep and meaningful way what kind of hope will we have for what is to come.
Pastor Scott Engebretson uses the story of Jesus first miracle in the Book of John to understand the role of expectation in our life with Jesus.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak wraps up the Bless series by talking about the power of shaing our stories.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues the Bless series talking about ways that we can serve our neighbors.
Sharing a meal with a neighbor can create a deep and lasting connection. Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our neighboring series encouraging us to use something we do every day to help bring our neighbors into relationship with Jesus.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our neighboring series showing how the act of active and engaged listening can have a profound impact on people.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak kicks off our new neighboring series discussing the very simple yet impactful practice of praying for your neighbors.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our Advent series on Joy. Have you found Joy easy in your life? Or is true Joy harder to find than you realize?
Founding Jay Pathak kicks off our annual series on Advent discussing how hope should play a vital role in our spiritual journey.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our Every Week series addressing the reasons we take communion and baptize in our community.
Pastor Scott Engebretson talks about how import gathering or worship is on Sunday mornings.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak kicks off a new series called Every Week. The series will focus on the reasons why we are called to gather and what we are trying to do when we gather. This week the question is why Sundays.
This week Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series on Drift focusing on the rhythms of our spirituality.
Continuing in our series on Drift, Founding Pastor Jay Pathak shows how easy it is to fall into unhealthy habits with our families without defined family values.
Pastor Scott Engebretson continues our series focusing on marriage. In this sermon, he explores three rituals of marriage in the context of scripture: Connection, Intimacy and Community.
Kicking off our new sermon series Drift, Pastor Becca Knudsen discusses how the pandemic has revealed some of the surface level friendships we might have had and what it truly means to be a friend in the Kingdom of God.
Our new teaching pastor Scott Engebretson brings a message from Isaiah 61 giving us hope in the midst of a pandemic and the current political and racial tensions in our country.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak continues our series on the Book of Daniel by connecting the story of Daniel to our experience living in America today and how we are connected to God not by who we are as Americans but who we are as a bit part in the epic story of the entirety of the Bible.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues in our series on Daniel with Daniel 8. A passage usually skipped over for its confusing imagery but in this sermon we focus our attention on how faithful Daniel is even when he doesn't have an answer to his questions.
Pastor Ben Folman dives into the very complex visions of Daniel 7 and helps to show how they communicate hope in the midst of heartache.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues in our Book of Daniel series in Daniel 6 as Daniel is thrown into the lions den and how important it is for us to establish a consistent practice of prayer and trusting God.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues the series on The Book of Daniel and helps us consider how idols work in our own lives.
Pastor Becca Knudsen dives into 1 John to show the heart of the true Father as we celebrate dads on this Fathers Day.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak continues our Pentecost Series looking at the miracles in Acts and helping us understand how miracles happen even today.
Pastor Danielle Pathak kicks off Pentecost unpacking how the Holy Spirit influences the mission of the Church.
Pastor Becca Knudsen wraps up the Party Like Jesus series diving into the story of the Prodigal Son and how this story reveals God's love for us and those who are lost.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak walks through the story or Mary and Martha to help put Mothers Day into context.
What happens when you throw a party and no invited guests come? Pastor Becca Knudsen tackles this common fear and illustrates the heart of Jesus in these moments.
Jerry Lanier continues the Party Like Jesus series by sharing how he found Jesus during a series of parties.
Founding Pastor Jay Pathak kicks off our new series Party Like Jesus by showing how much Jesus liked and participated in parties. And how by doing this he was able to reach the outsider who was desperate for him.
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Becca Knudsen highlights the story of Mary encountering the risen Jesus. This intimate moment provides us a roadmap for how Jesus wants us to come to Him.
Pastor Jay Pathak continues our 40 Days of Prayer series leading up to Easter and gives us a very practical way to live out our prayer life by praying for others.
Speaker Tad Inboden highlights how Jesus as a refugee himself calls us to care for the refugees among us.
Pastor Jay Pathak calls us to join in the mission of Jesus in relation to Women and Widows in the midst of the chaos of our current cultural moment.
Pastor Jay Pathak describes our relationship to Jesus as a slave/master relationship and how seeing yourself in this way helps you find peace in the midst of chaos.
Wrapping up the series, Pastor Ben Folman encourages us to consider who we are and who we want to be as followers of Jesus in our current political climate.
Pastor Becca Knudsen continues our series by showing how the early church caused cultural disruptive unity by loving and serving those they disagreed with.
Pastor Jay Pathak continues our new series discussing how to be a follower of Jesus while our country is asking us to choose sides.
Pastor Becca Knudsen kicks off a new series focused on how we show up in our current heated cultural and political moment.
Speaker Tad Inboden discusses how the world views Christianity and how we are called to show up.
As we are nearing the end of the Emotionally Healthy Church series, Pastor Becca Knudsen describes what it means to be emotionally mature.
Continuing in our series on the Emotionally Healthy Church, Pastor Jay Pathak discusses what it means to have integrity in your life with Jesus and the world around you.
This week Stephanie Holder helps us to understand what Incarnational Ministry is and what it means for us.
Pastor Jay Pathak continues this series by describing how embracing grief and loss helps us to connect to the heart of God.
Continuing in the series the Emotionally Healthy Church, Tad Inboden talks about knowing your limits and staying centered on Jesus' call for your life.
Pastor Jay Pathak uses Pauls ministry to show what it means to allow Jesus to work through your weaknesses.
(please note because of technical difficulties only half the sermon was recorded.)
Pastor Jay Pathak describes how unhealthy emotions prevent us from living out our faith in our relationships and communities.
Becca Knudsen wraps up the series Future Me by describing what it means to be a person filled with joy.
Tad Inboden talking about the importance of taking care of our bodies. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20