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Our Sunday sermon messages at Billings Vineyard Church are given in hopes that the listener will know the Bible more than they did before. In the Vineyard, we see Jesus’ teaching on the kingdom of God as the overarching and integrating theme of the Scriptures. We root our theology in these teachings on the kingdom of God, embracing an ‘inaugurated eschatology’ – where God’s beautiful future is breaking into our present experience.
Ephesians 1:3-14 NLT
We begin with who we are, not what we do. Our identity in Christ shapes the way we live. Each day, remind yourself who God says you are before letting the world tell you who you should be.
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Phillipians 4:4-9 NLT
Peace is not something we wait to feel. It is cultivated as we practice prayer, gratitude, and trust in God.
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Phillipians 2:1-11 NLT
Jesus shows us that true greatness is found in humility. As we become more like Him, He forms us into people who put others before ourselves and pursue unity.
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Philippians 1:12-26 NLT
Our lives are not defined by our circumstances but by Christ, who gives us purpose in every season. The invitation is to release control and embrace a life centered on Christ.
I Corinthians 12:12-27; Acts 2:42-47
The Church becomes alive when every person embraces their place in the body and participates in the work of the kingdom.
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Matthew 16:13-18; Colossians 1:15-20 The church is Christ's possession, Christ's body, and Christ's mission. Healthy churches do not orbit personalities. They orbit Jesus.
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Micah 6:1-8
Faithfulness is not about religious performance or spiritual impressiveness; it is learning to walk humbly with God as people are being transformed by His grace.
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Psalm 139:1-18
The gospel begins with the reality that God fully knows us and remains present still. In Jesus, we discover that we no longer have to hide, pretend, or perform before God.
Acts 2
Pentecost marks the moment the Holy Spirit descended upon the believers in Acts 2, empowering them to boldly proclaim the gospel to people from every nation. This sermon by Brad Hudson explores the birth of the Church, the power of the Spirit, and God’s call for His people to live with bold faith and unity.
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Acts 1:9-11, Daniel 7:13-14 NLT
The ascension is not about Jesus leaving - it's about Jesus reigning now.
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Acts 1:1–8 NLT
Jesus doesn’t just meet us; He re-centers us, fills us, and sends us.
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Luke 24:13–35 NLT
Two disciples are walking away from Jerusalem… away from the place where everything happened. They aren’t rebelling. They’re confused. “We had hoped…” (v.21) Notice the language of disappointment when expectations and reality don’t match. We don’t always lose faith loudly; sometimes, we lose clarity quietly. Jesus doesn’t just give answers; He reshapes how we see our lives.
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John 21:1–19; Psalm 103:10–12; 1 John 3:2–3 NLT
Today’s Big Idea: Jesus does not rebuild your life around your past; He rebuilds it around your love for Him.
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John 20:24–31; Psalm 27:13–14; 1 Peter 1:8–9 NLT
Today’s Big Idea: Faith is not the absence of doubt; faith is bringing your doubt to Jesus and staying in relationship with Him.
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John 20:19–23; Ezekiel 37; Revelation 21 NLT
The risen Jesus meets us in our fear and speaks peace... Peace is not something we produce; it's something we receive from His presence.
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John 20, Matthew 28 NLT
The resurrection of Jesus is not something that happened to Him. It is the beginning of what God is doing in us. Easter is not only good news to believe; it is new life to step into.
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Luke 19:28–44 NLT
Jesus refuses to be the king we try to control and insists on being the King who saves. The crowd wanted a king who would fix their circumstances, but Jesus came to transform their hearts. If we’re honest, we often want the same thing... Palm Sunday invites us to surrender our expectations and follow the King we actually need.
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Luke 7:36-50 NLT
Hospitality does not earn God’s love; it trains our hearts to reflect it. Kingdom people are formed at the table, learning to welcome as they have been welcomed and to extend mercy as they have received mercy. At the King’s table, belonging is not determined by reputation or labels, but by mercy. Mercy has the final word, and peace is the gift Jesus sends us home with.
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Psalm 103:8-13; Mark 5; Matthew 9:35-38; Isaiah 65:17-19
Jesus does not avoid suffering; He moves toward it with compassion and power. As we follow Him, our hearts are formed to see the hurting and step toward them with prayer, presence, and mercy.
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Matthew 6:1–18 | 6:25–34
Practices do not earn God’s love; they train our hearts to live from it. Kingdom people are formed through hidden, ordinary rhythms that reorder love, trust, and allegiance.
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Matthew 5:38-48; Romans 17-21; Genesis 45 NLT If we trust Jesus to guide us, He will show us how to truly and creatively love our enemies. just as He first loves us.
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Jesus is not interested in surface-level behavior change. He transforms the heart, reordering our desires and restoring integrity from the inside out.
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Matthew 5:13–16 | Exodus 9:1–6
Jesus forms a people whose lives quietly and clearly reveal the Kingdom of God. Salt and light are not tasks to perform but identities to live from. God never intended for His people to hide in order to preserve their faith—salt left in a container preserves nothing, and light hidden under a basket does nothing. A private faith may feel safer, but it cannot impact anyone. At the same time, we are not called to dominate culture or force influence; being salt and light naturally flows from a life transformed by the Kingdom. Fear tempts us either to blend in to keep acceptance or to become loud to gain significance. But when we are secure in our identity in Christ, we simply live as who we are—and in doing so, we shine. Salt is salt, and light is light. They don’t strive to be what they already are.
The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1–12) aren’t traits we achieve but the fruit of a life abiding in Jesus. Christ didn’t come looking for “put-together” people—He came to call broken people into a relationship with Him. Like trees rooted in living water (Psalm 1; Isaiah 64), we rely on Him for life; the fruit is evidence, not the goal. Meekness is strength without domination, spiritual hunger is a gift, and peacemaking always costs something. The Beatitudes aren’t the way into the Kingdom—they’re the evidence of a life being transformed within it.
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When Jesus arrives, the kingdom breaks in. In Mark 1 and across Scripture, we see that Jesus is a disruption of the highest order—not through force, fear, or ritual, but through calm, restoring authority. He confronts brokenness without shaming, restores dignity both publicly and privately, and brings freedom wherever He reigns. The kingdom of God does not stop at relief or settle into comfort; healing is not the goal but a sign that the King is present. This same authority is still active today, inviting us not only to receive the kingdom, but to participate in it. We don’t wait until we have it all figured out—faithful participation is how maturity is formed, because Jesus is King.
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In this sermon from Luke 5:1–11, Adam explores Jesus’ invitation to “Come, follow me.” Faith is presented not as a formula to master, but as a way of life formed through walking with Jesus. Jesus calls ordinary people with real stories, limitations, and lives into a shared journey where transformation happens through a willing yes, deeper love, and life together in community. This deeply personal call is never private—it becomes visible as our lives are shaped and sent into the world.
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After being declared beloved, Jesus is led into the wilderness—not to lose His identity, but to reveal it. Matthew 4:1–11 reminds us that knowing we are loved does not remove testing; it exposes whose voice we trust when life gets hard. Temptation offers power without obedience and success without surrender, but true identity is formed by trust, not performance. Our circumstances do not define our faith—God does. Obedience is not about being noticed; it is about remaining faithful to the One who calls us beloved.
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In this sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13–17 alongside Psalm 2 and Isaiah 42 to discover that God’s love comes before our performance. Just as Simon became Peter through relationship, not effort, our identity is formed by walking with Jesus—not by striving to earn approval. Jesus’ baptism is powerful because He did not need repentance, yet He chose to stand where we stand, identifying with broken humanity. He began His ministry with presence, not distance, setting the pattern for His followers. Faith does not lift us above the mess; it keeps us rooted in love within it. The church begins not in purity, but in God’s presence. Obedience flows from identity, not anxiety. Being beloved doesn’t remove struggle—but it changes where we stand when it comes.
This sermon, given by Brad Anderson, explores God’s love as the motive behind His actions through John 3:16–21 and 1 John 4:7–13. Brad shares how surrendering to Jesus after a difficult past opened his heart to receive deep, healing love and led him into callings he never expected. The message encourages listeners to be brave and courageous in releasing self-interest and stepping into God’s purposes, trusting that God sustains His creation through love. All who place their trust in Christ can receive His love in full measure and the Holy Spirit to heal, guide, and transform their lives
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John 1 & 2 Advent reminds us that love is God coming close. In Jesus, God didn’t love from a distance—He stepped into our mess, touched the broken, and stayed present. True love takes risks, refuses separation, and transforms us when we receive it and give it away.
Luke 1:46–55| John 4:1-30 | Luke 2:8–14 True joy is found where grace meets our story. In this sermon, Adam shows how joy doesn’t wait for pain to end—it appears when we recognize God at work in the middle of it. Through Mary and the shepherds, we see that God uses ordinary people and brings joy not by changing circumstances, but by awakening us to the bigger picture. All Things Vineyard: https://www.billingsvineyard.org/
In our Advent series on Peace, we look at Luke 1:67–79 and Isaiah 11:1–9 and see that peace isn’t something we create—it’s something we receive. After 400 years of silence, Zechariah encounters an angel and is told he will have a son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. When Zechariah asks for a sign, God answers with nine months of silence—a forced surrender that forms a deeper peace. When John is born, Zechariah’s voice returns, and he immediately proclaims God’s bigger plan and declares that God will guide our feet into the path of peace. This message reminds us that control only produces more fear, but peace comes when our striving ends and we trust God’s will. Peace isn’t a mood—it’s a new direction. And as God gives peace to our souls, He calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers—calm, steady people who step into brokenness with courage because Jesus has already secured the outcome.
As we begin Advent, Adam reminds us that hope starts in the dark—not when life is easy, but when we’re waiting for God to keep His promises. Isaiah’s prophecy and Mary’s story both declare the same truth: a light is coming. Biblical hope isn’t optimism or control; it’s trusting God’s character before we understand His plan. Like Mary, we learn to say “yes” to God in uncertainty, taking small steps of trust, remembering His faithfulness, and surrendering our fears. Advent invites us to wait well, to believe that even when we can’t see it yet, Jesus—the Light of the World—is already breaking into our darkness.
This week, Pastor Adam continued our series by looking at Zechariah 9:9–10, Luke 19:35–42, and Revelation 19:11–16. He reminded us that the same King who once rode into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey will one day return on a white horse. We live in the time between those two rides. Jesus didn’t come to conquer Rome but to conquer death. His kingdom advances through peace, love, and sacrificial authority—not force. Just as many missed Him because He didn’t arrive in the way they expected, we can also miss His quiet, humble movement in our lives today. The Jesus on the donkey and the Jesus on the white horse are the same—gentle, victorious, and already King. His robe is dipped in His own blood, showing that He conquers by sacrifice, not violence. His return is not about destruction, but restoration. He invites us to serve instead of demand, to worship instead of worry.
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Psalm 97:1-6 | Mark 4:35-41 | Revelation 1:12-18
God doesn’t promise a life without storms—He promises His presence in the middle of them. The darkness doesn’t hide Him; it reveals His nearness. The same King who commands the wind and waves still reigns over us today. Jesus’ silence in the storm wasn’t abandonment but an invitation to trust. We often fear God’s power because it calls us to surrender what we know, yet He doesn’t ask us to pretend the waves aren’t real. Instead, He calms the storm within us. True peace isn’t found in avoiding the storm, but in knowing who is in the boat with us.
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Ezekiel 37:1-14 | John 21: 1-19
Forgiveness isn’t just an idea—it’s an encounter. When we truly believe we’re forgiven, restoration begins. The King who reigns over death also rebuilds what’s broken, breathing life into what shame tried to destroy. Failure isn’t final—just as Jesus restored Peter, He restores us too. God doesn’t rebuild us to sit on a shelf; He rebuilds us to live restored and renewed.
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Daniel 3:13–30 | John 18:33–37 When faced with pressure to bow, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm—not in arrogance, but in freedom under the true King. Their obedience didn’t avoid the fire—it revealed who was already in it with them. Jesus doesn’t come to take sides; He comes to take authority. Idolatry isn’t loving bad things—it’s loving good things too much. False thrones promise peace if we stay quiet, but real faith takes risk. The King who confronts idols doesn’t enslave—He frees. His kingdom doesn’t need defending; it needs declaring.
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Every crown the world has made comes at a cost, but none compares to the crown of thorns. Jesus, the servant King, conquered through surrender. His wounds bring healing, His silence speaks love, and His surrender is still our victory. The crown of thorns isn’t a symbol of failure—it’s the sign of a love that would rather bleed than abandon.
In this message, Adam explores the first of Isaiah’s “Servant Songs,” revealing how they point to Jesus—the One who embodies what Israel was always meant to be and what we are called to become. Spoken in a time of exile, corruption, and despair, these prophetic words remind us that God’s power doesn’t come through domination but restoration. Unlike the kings and empires of Isaiah’s day, the Servant of the Lord demonstrates strength through gentleness and authority through service. True power, Adam explains, is expressed in humility and love. Drawing from Isaiah 42:1–7 and Matthew 12:15–21, this sermon redefines justice—not as a political tool or human agenda, but as God’s act of setting the world right again. Jesus doesn’t merely save souls; He restores creation itself. Gentleness, Adam concludes, is the kind of strength that makes space for others—the mark of the true King and His followers.
In this week’s message, Pastor Adam reminds us that everything we crown will eventually fall short—because only God was ever meant to be King. From Israel’s repeated cycle of crying out for a rescuer, rejoicing, becoming complacent, and falling into chaos again, we see that humanity’s desire for control leads us away from faith. There was never a Plan B with God—His reign has always been the plan. Unlike earthly kings, His rule isn’t marked by force, but by surrender. Even the best human leaders will crumble under the weight of trying to be what only God can be. Through passages like Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8, Daniel 7, and Mark 1:15, Adam shows that history isn’t random—it’s a divine story moving toward a throne that will last forever. When we step off our own thrones and uncrown the earthly kings we’ve trusted, we find that: His justice never corrupts, His mercy never runs dry, and His reign isn’t just a future hope—it’s good news for today.
In this message, Rory Wilson invites us to view Psalm 23 through the eyes of the sheep—helpless, dependent, and fully reliant on the Shepherd. He highlights three key truths: 1. Sheep are foolish — prone to wander and make poor decisions, much like us. 2. Sheep are dirty — unable to clean or care for themselves. 3. Sheep are defenseless — weak and vulnerable without their Shepherd’s protection. Rory explains that the “green pastures” of Psalm 23 aren’t lush meadows, but small patches of provision in the rocky wilderness of Israel—just enough for what the sheep need in each moment. The Shepherd faithfully guides, protects, and provides, using His staff to defend and direct. This message reminds us to trust the Shepherd completely—He knows what we need, restores us when we fall, and walks closely beside us through every valley. Video shown in sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIrS3h7cH_A All things Vineyard: https://www.billingsvineyard.org/
2 Corinthians 11:16 – 13:10 Preached by Adam The cross shows God’s victory in weakness, and Paul reminds us that our scars—like his—are not marks of shame but testimonies of God’s power. Instead of boasting in strength, we point to what Christ has done in our lowest moments. True faith bears fruit not through polished appearances but through surrendered lives where Jesus’ love shines through our scars.
Adam preaches from 2 Corinthians 10–11, demonstrating how Paul exemplifies the way of Jesus through humble, sacrificial, and servant-hearted leadership. Rather than leading with control or pride, Paul points us to Christ’s gentle and humble heart (Matthew 11:29) and the call to walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). True leadership doesn’t seek self-indulgence or comparison—it serves, surrenders, and embraces sacrifice. At its core, leadership in the kingdom of God costs something, but it always points people back to Jesus, not ourselves.
We were honored to welcome Bryan McLees from Convoy of Hope as our guest speaker. Bryan shared how your Maundy Thursday giving makes a real difference across the world—feeding children in schools, training women to start businesses, equipping farmers to increase their harvests, and so much more. As a former Vineyard Pastor who has poured into raising up leaders within Vineyard churches, Bryan also brought a powerful message from John 4. He reminded us that even in times of unrest—like the baptisms in Jerusalem or the tensions in Samaria—Jesus shows us how to bring hope, healing, and reconciliation across barriers. Don’t miss this encouraging word about how God uses our generosity and obedience to impact lives globally and locally.
This week at Billings Vineyard we celebrated 20 years of God’s faithfulness. Pastor Adam reflected on the journey of growth and pruning, reminding us that through it all, God has never left us. Looking forward, we are called to live beyond Sundays—embracing Jesus’ command to make disciples, His comfort and strength in every season, and His call to daily surrender and cross-bearing.
2 Corinthians 8:1–5, 9:6–15 Paul reframes giving—not as guilt or obligation, but as grace, joy, and worship. Using the example of the Macedonian church, which gave generously despite deep poverty and hardship, Paul shows that true generosity flows from a surrendered heart, not from abundance. Giving isn’t about paying God back or meeting His needs; it’s about transforming us. When we hold loosely to what we have, our generosity multiplies joy, thanksgiving, trust, and impact. But when we cling tightly, scarcity takes root, multiplying fear and anxiety. Generosity is an act of love that patterns our lives after Jesus and plants a harvest for God to use. All things Vineyard -- https://linktr.ee/BillingsVineyardChurch
2 Corinthians 6:3–10 Life with Jesus isn’t defined by ease, but by faithfulness in the midst of tension and trial. In this message, we are reminded that God does His best work in us not when life is easy, but when we surrender our strength to Him in the hard times. Tension is not a sign of failure—it is often the clearest evidence of faithfulness. Pressure will always tempt us to compromise, but true devotion means guarding our hearts and embracing the distinct call of Christ. The real question becomes: How do we keep going when the weight feels like too much? The good news is this—God never intended for us to carry the pressure alone. He gives us His Spirit to strengthen us and His people to walk with us.
2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2, Mark 8:34–35 Why do we follow Jesus? Not out of pressure or performance, but because His love compels us. When the love of Christ fills our hearts, it transforms how we see the world and the people around us—not as threats, burdens, or projects, but as beloved children of God whom Jesus died for. Salvation isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. We are saved to be sent as ambassadors of Christ, representing His kingdom in a broken world. Our mission is not to argue or control, but to faithfully share the message of reconciliation and restoration from the King. As we allow His love to change our vision and shape our response, we become living witnesses of His heart for the world. Be compelled, not coerced—because what the world needs most is more love, and more Jesus.
(2 Corinthians 4:7–12)
God often allows more than we can handle—not so we’ll push through alone, but so we’ll lean into Him and live in community. We are fragile jars of clay by design, holding God’s priceless treasure. Our cracks don’t disqualify us—they reveal His power shining through. Pain doesn’t cancel our calling; it deepens it. When we surrender, we discover true strength, allowing God to work with who we truly are, not who we pretend to be.
2 Corinthians 3:7–4:6
Even muddy puddles can reflect light—our lives don’t have to be perfect to reflect Jesus. Adam's message challenges us not to look back or live in old patterns but to fully embrace the new covenant. As we behold Jesus, we become more like Him. Bold ministry flows from that closeness—not from self-confidence, but from reflecting His light. You don’t have to create the light. Just stay close enough to reflect it.
This week, Gary and Carolyn Ostlund share a powerful testimony of the pain they've walked through and the deep faith that’s carried them. As part of our Strength in Surrender series, Pastor Adam Greenwell reminds us that true strength often begins in vulnerability—when we open up about our struggles and allow God to meet us there. Scripture calls us to speak boldly of what God has done (Psalm 107:1–2, Mark 5:18–20, 2 Corinthians 4:13–15), and this message is a heartfelt reminder that healing and connection come when we stop hiding and start sharing. In our weakness, Jesus meets us—and from that place, His strength flows.
In this message, Jacob Troyer reminds us that life in Christ is not captivity—it’s freedom. We are rescued, cleaned up, and welcomed to the table, yet we often choose the world’s scraps over God’s feast. Even when we fail, we remain in God's victory parade. We are conquered territory, and through that surrender, His strength flows. Like perfume bottles, we carry the fragrance of Christ—broken or not, His scent is still powerful. True freedom comes from being captivated by Him.
2 Corinthians 2:1–11 God isn’t distant—He’s present and committed to restoring what’s broken. In this message, Pastor Brad Hudson shows how forgiveness is essential to healing and unity. Grief and division come from the enemy, but peace comes when we forgive as Jesus did. Forgiveness isn’t about feelings—it’s about obedience, repentance, and protecting the body of Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:1–11 In a world full of brokenness, suffering is something we all face—but it’s not a result of our performance or worth. This week, we explore how God meets us in our pain, not to remove it instantly, but to redeem it. From Job’s story to Jesus’ ultimate gift, we’re reminded that comfort comes through surrender and community. Even in the rubble, God is at work. He doesn’t cause our pain—He turns it into purpose. Join us as we lean into the promise that God works all things together for good (Romans 8:28), and discover what it really means to carry one another’s burdens
Jesus is the true vine—our only real source of life. False vines promise control and comfort but lead to emptiness. Abiding in Him means letting go of these illusions and surrendering to God’s pruning, which shapes us for true life (Hebrews 12:11–12, Isaiah 64:8). This isn’t a threat of exclusion, but an invitation to real, lasting joy (Psalm 46). What would change if Jesus was not just your help but your source? (Matthew 11:28–30)
This sermon from Pastor Adam Greenwell explores Moses’ moment of calling in the wilderness and the revelation of God's name: Yahweh. Through Scripture—from Exodus to John and Hebrews—we see God's unchanging character, His promises fulfilled in Jesus, and His ongoing mission to gather His people. It's an invitation to trust the Shepherd who leads, sacrifices, and restores.
On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Adam Greenwell unpacks the powerful moment when God poured out His Spirit on ordinary people—just as prophesied by Joel centuries before. This wasn’t just an event—it was a divine movement, a pivotal moment in God’s plan. Pastor Adam reminds us that Pentecost marks the handoff: Jesus ascends, and the Spirit descends, bringing with Him boldness to speak, courage to stand, and power to live a transformed life.
"Come, Holy Spirit" isn’t just a prayer—it’s a posture of expectancy. The same Spirit that raised Christ now lives in us, empowering us to represent the King and live out His mission. The Holy Spirit is not an accessory to faith but its very source—the presence of God in us, the power of God through us, and the person of God walking with us.
This message is a call to open our hearts to the wind, fire, and voice of the Spirit—and to live fully alive in His power and unity.
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This week, Pastor Adam looks at John 11:1–26. These verses highlight how Jesus reveals His identity and power through tragedy. When Lazarus died, Jesus demonstrated that His timing is purposeful, even when it may seem delayed. His delay wasn’t neglect but a lesson in trust. Eternal life isn’t something we earn—it’s found in receiving Jesus. Sin separates us from God, but Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, restores us. Trusting Him bridges the gap between our desires and God's will
In Door of the Sheep, Pastor Adam Greenwell reflects on Jesus’ words in John 10:1–10: “I am the Gate.” This message explores who the "sheep" truly are—not everyone by default, but those who choose to walk with Jesus. Drawing on the humble role of shepherds and the nature of sheep, Greenwell illustrates our deep need for guidance, protection, and purpose. Just as a shepherd becomes the gate for his flock—caring for their wounds and keeping them safe—Jesus offers us access to God (1 Peter 2:22–25), true security (Psalm 23), and abundant life (John 10:10). But entering through the Gate requires a personal response.
In this powerful and honest message, Adam unpacks what it truly means to trust God and walk in His light. Drawing from passages like Romans 12:1-2, John 8:1-20, and Isaiah 43:1-4, he walks us through the four foundational levels of trust: Care, Sincerity, Reliability, and Competence—and how God fulfills each of them perfectly. Through the lens of Scripture, we learn that Jesus is the Light of the World, not just to guide us, but also to lovingly expose what needs healing. This isn’t to shame us, but to restore us. Adam reminds us that God’s light brings both comfort and clarity, and when we trust Him fully, that light begins to shine through us, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16. This sermon reminds us that even when we feel broken or unworthy, God still sees us as His masterpiece—one that is still in process. His light does not come to condemn but to restore, and when we fear exposure, it's often because we don’t fully grasp His compassionate heart. In Christ, we are fully loved, fully forgiven, and fully accepted. We have nothing to fear, nothing to hide, nothing to prove, and nothing to lose. Declarations to carry with you: I am fully loved. I am fully forgiven. I am fully accepted. I have nothing to fear. I have nothing to hide. I have nothing to prove. I have nothing to lose. Let this message encourage you to walk confidently in the light of Christ—and to reflect that light to a world in need of hope.
In John 6:14–52, Jesus declares Himself the Bread of Life—our true source of nourishment. Just as bread isn’t complete until it’s been through the fire, our lives are shaped and strengthened through God’s refining process. He sees every need, every longing, and brings all the pieces together in His perfect way. When we partake in Jesus, He becomes part of us—fueling our actions, shaping our desires, and transforming our lives. Let go of control and trust the One who truly satisfies. Will you let Jesus be your provider today?
In this moving sermon, Adam Greenwell asks the powerful question: What now?—after witnessing how far Jesus is willing to go to save the lost, as shown in the Gospel of Luke. The message begins with a reflective welcome and prayer by Father Thomas Keating, setting a sacred tone for deep spiritual challenge and encouragement. Adam unpacks the fear many feel in giving God complete control, reminding us that holding back puts God in a box. True transformation begins when we let Him in fully—when we truly know who God is. Through the story of Peter, who felt too sinful to be used by God, Adam emphasizes the grace and forgiveness that God offers even when we still struggle. He also warns against the danger of “cheap grace”—a version of faith that offers comfort without real change. True transformation, he explains, requires surrender and intimacy with God. Drawing from Exodus 3, Adam reflects on Moses’ struggles with doubt and disconnection until God revealed His identity. The sermon concludes with a look at Yahweh's different names, offering a fuller picture of who God is and how He longs to be known.
This message invites us to name our fears and confront our misconceptions about God. We’re reminded that God's love is not earned—it’s freely given. From the beginning, God saved us before any rules were in place. Jesus shattered expectations by loving the broken, the sick, and the poor, not just the religious elite. He brings peace into our chaos, anxiety, and trauma. Just as He appeared to Peter, a failed disciple, Jesus meets us in our mess and offers hope, love, and order.
These words were spoken at the empty tomb—and they still speak to us today. In a world that teaches us to earn love, God reminds us that His love is freely given. We don’t have to fight for a relationship with Him—it’s already ours. From Genesis to the Resurrection, we see a story of freedom lost and restored. Adam and Eve were once unashamed before God, but sin brought fear and hiding. Jesus’ death and resurrection invite us back into that fearless, honest relationship. We’re not meant to live in shame. God doesn’t hold our past over us—He invites us into grace. You were part of His plan from the beginning. Now, don’t be afraid. Go and tell the world.
In this powerful Palm Sunday message by Adam Greenwell, we're challenged to examine the depth of our relationship with Christ. Are we seeking a God who simply meets our needs, or are we willing to surrender fully to His will and glory? The sermon unpacks how laziness in our walk with God diminishes true relationship, reducing our faith to empty religion. Reflecting Luke 9, we're reminded that Jesus cannot be Savior if He is also not Lord. Partial surrender is not salvation.
Today, Adam speaks about the difference between simply receiving God’s blessings and truly engaging with His grace. Jesus ' actions tended to offend people because to them He didn't move in the right time, right way, or right place, and it was usually toward the “wrong” people. His forgiveness wasn’t about the sin—it was about the heart of the forgiver. Gratitude isn’t automatic. It’s a choice that draws us closer to God and reveals our heart’s response to His grace. Healing wasn’t just a miracle; it was an invitation to a relationship. Scripture references: Luke 17:11–19, Ephesians 3:14–21, 1 Timothy 1:14–16
Just as a dumpster fire can't put itself out, we cannot save ourselves--only God can. Luke 15 reveals how God sees the lost and the lengths He goes to bring them home. Today, Adam focuses on the Prodigal Son. Though he knew his father, he still chose to leave, causing deep pain. Yet, the father never stopped loving him. Join us as we explore this powerful story and God's relentless love for us all.
Adam Greenwell unpacks Luke 13: 10-17, where Jesus heals a woman bound by infirmity for 18 years. Through this story, Jesus reveals what His church should look like--a place of healing, grace, and transformation. Life can get messy, weighing us down, but Jesus shows us how to navigate these struggles with compassion and truth. Adam emphasizes that grace is transformative in relationships, yet we often withhold it from ourselves and others. Ultimately, grace and truth are not opposites but work together to bring freedom and renewal.
From the very beginning, God created light as a reflection of His presence, and believers are called to shine that light. We are fragile vessels, but Christ protects us, allowing His light to shine even through brokenness. Darkness exists not because God is absent but because people and systems choose it. Our mission is to be the light, standing against evil and bringing hope.
Key Scripture: Luke 19:10, Luke 11:33-36, Genesis 1:2, Isaiah 60:1-5, Luke 2:252-32, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:5-10
This week in the Luke series, Adam dives into Luke 10 and the story of the Good Samaritan. Adam points out that our behavior shouldn't just be about following rules--it should come from a transformed heart and a longing to have a relationship with Christ. In this story, we can unpack what it truly means to love our neighbor and define what "our neighbor" truly is. Jesus didn't just preach reconciliation--He lived it. Are we willing to do the same? True love isn't about self-justification or helping those who think like us. It's about serving and loving others, even the lost, as Jesus did.
In Luke 9, Jesus leads His disciples to places that challenge their faith, shaping them for greater trust and obedience. Through moments like the Transfiguration, He reveals His divine nature and the specific ways He teaches us. Join Pastor Brad Hudson as we explore how Jesus grows our faith through challenges and revelations. Don't miss this powerful message!
This week, Adam explores the powerful message of knowing what being saved truly means. Some people don't even realize they're lost, while others know they are lost but don't understand just how deep their separation from God is. We often try to be a part of God's Story without fully grasping His story. When we realize how much we've been forgiven, it leads us to a deeper love and greater gratitude towards God.
This week, Casper, Wyoming's Vineyard Pastor Walt Hill blessed us with a sermon. He talks about how our disappointment in others leads to disappointment that they didn't meet our unexpressed expectations. The same goes with God. We expect Him to work in our lives a certain way and then are disappointed with Him when it isn't what we expected. However, John questioned Jesus and Jesus still stood up for John. He will do the same for us.
This week, Adam discusses how worthiness comes from allowing God to seek and save us. This is a backward way that no human king would choose, but this is what makes God different. God is not a king who demands proof of worthiness. He is a King who seeks the lost to reconcile them to God's glory. We grow trust in God by allowing Him to seek and save us.
This week, Adam discusses spiritual warfare. Jesus gives us the best examples of how to respond to the devil when he tempts us. Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, and He was not at all tempted. Jesus knew who God is and the promises that He had made.
This week, Adam continues through the Luke series in Luke 3: 1-14. He discusses that Jesus came to seek and save all who are lost. God will come to chase us from our slavery, and slavery does not always mean hardships but also being stuck in comfortable places. Jesus teaches us to have freedom in the fire rather than being cozy in everyday life.
Adam Greenwell preaches on The weird week that is in-between Christmas and New Year's. Some refer to it as "Feral Week" as we are stuck between the hope, peace, joy, and love that Advent brings and the new year's resolutions. Adam asks a thought-provoking question; "Who is orchestrating your life going into 2025?" Coming out of Advent and into the new year, how will you answer this question?
Brad Hudson discusses the importance of love. We aren't geared to receive and love in the way that we are meant to. We get hurt and wounded, but knowing Jesus and God's true meaning and foundation for love, it is something we must practice and learn.
Brad Hudson discusses the importance of the true meaning of Joy. It is not fleeting; it is sound and secure in the sanctity of Christ and his promises to us.
Adam discusses how we as humans tend to look for peace in all the wrong places. Money, things, places, and even people aren't the best way to find peace. Seeking Christ is the only way to have true and sound peace. He points out that being comfortable does not mean we are at peace. If anything, comfort is an invitation to God to help us find true peace.
Adam discusses how Hope must be rooted in Christ rather than wishful thinking. Through Jesus's birth, we have a worthy point of confident expectation.
After reviewing all 10 commandments, Adam addresses the question, "Which One?" that was asked of Jesus when he said the commandments are the way to eternal life. The main point is that the commandments are not simply ways to act but how we are to condition our hearts toward life like Christ. It is not by acts that we enter the kingdom of God.
Adam discusses the 10th and final commandment: Thou shalt not covet. Adam makes the hard point that to covet is not simply to be jealous but rather to take control of God's creation and live in a fantasy world with another person's relationship or stuff.
Adam discusses the 9th commandment, "Thou shalt not lie." He explains that if we are apart from God and unaware and untrusting of his plans, we tend to be insecure and unsure of certain things. This leads to an identity issue, where we feel the need to be and say things that are not true.
Amid the chaos the week of the elections, Adam talks about how we need to keep our focus not on the stress of who is going to end up in office, but rather on what the plan of God is and how we can act accordingly to that plan. God has not left us and He is still actively reigning. He has a plan for what is to come.
Adam speaks on the hard topic of adultery. He talks about how our actions are our responsibility and are rooted in our relationship with God. To have lust in your heart or to commit adultery, you are dehumanizing the other person which God clearly states is a sin. This is also not only lusting after another but also includes acting in a minor that causes others to lust after you.
Adam speaks on the 6th commandment, Thou shalt not murder. He touches on the fact that murder, in this context, is not simply defined as ending someone's life. But it is our capacity to see others' lives as something valued by God. We are called to respect the Creator and His creation. If we devalue anyone else's life, we are devaluing the sacredness God places on life and the creation of life. God is an intentional God with a purpose and intention for each life that he creates.
Adam speaks on the Fifth Commandment, honoring thy mother and father. However, as Adam points out, this is more of a commandment for the parents than the children. Children aren't able to understand the weightiness of being a parent. As parents, we must foster an environment of love and God's glory and mold their self-image and self-worth. Once children can understand the weight of being a parent, they can respect and obey the parent. This aligns with our faith as when we understand the weight and love of the Father, we can respect and obey His commands. As parents, it is our job to model what it looks like to honor your mother and father.
We continue our Abide series with the parable of the sower or, more accurately, the parable of the really bad farmer. Only God would sow seed the way this farmer does, with no selection criteria for where the seed is sown. The charity of God is that He scatters the seeds of the Kingdom to all, not just to the good. This mystery of the Kingdom tests our faith because God doesn't always act according to our plans. God's plan comes not as we expect, but it's always good. When we build expectations about God based on our own desires, we miss out on what He's doing. But He can change the condition of our hearts, as well as the hearts of those we're inviting into the Kingdom.
In our final week exploring the Heroes of the faith, we look at the Book of Hebrews as a presentation of our family history to the persecuted church. The letter to the Hebrews normalizes hardship as it relates to following Jesus but is also a template for encouragement. In our goal of becoming more like Christ, we have inspiration and encouragement in the cloud of witnesses around us, including the Heroes of the past but also our community in the Vineyard building and between the Sundays.
To travel far on our journey, we have to travel light. In the process of sanctification, the Holy Spirit uses our relationship with God, knowledge of Scripture, and awareness of a healthy community to shed the weight of sin. This is how we can endure through mastery and step into the next stage of participating in God's story.
We continue our exploration of stories of faith as participation in the story of the Kingdom. Looking back at history, we know Jesus fulfilled the hope of the Old Testament. But the heroes highlighted in Hebrews 11 hadn't seen Jesus yet. For example, Elijah shows us the faith that comes when we let the story be about God instead of about ourselves. Elijah tried to give up when he thought he was disqualified, but God instead chose to relaunch him on mission. The promise of salvation says more about God than it says about us. How will you be a part of God's story?
When danger and trial present themselves in our lives, where do we turn? Our Hebrews 11 heroes this week, Daniel and the trio of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, are great examples of keeping our eyes fixed on God. As they each faced certain death, their faith was proven in their unwavering choice to proclaim the hope they had found in God. Faith that withstands this kind of pressure is built over time, in relationship with God that is proven good over and over again. How might God be drawing you closer and deepening your faith today?
Jephthah and David could not have been more different in their leadership perspectives, but God used them both to further His Kingdom, and they are both included in the list of heroes in Hebrews 11. Trusting God to use our leaders for His purposes can be challenging, especially when we see their flaws, but God uses imperfect people, including each of us. Trust God with your future. Let him form you as you participate in His great work.
We continue our Summer of Heroes, hearing two more family stories that have been passed down through generations. Barak and Samson weren't exactly upstanding gentlemen, but they are heroes of the faith because they obeyed God, even when it seemed crazy. Both the stories of Barak and Samson demonstrate the power available to the children of the Father. He loves us and chooses to do the work of His Kingdom with us playing a role. Accepting our role in that work is heroic faith.
We continue our journey with the heroes of the faith. Rahab was a prostitute, but God saw her faith and gave her favor. He looks past the compromises we make and what we're pressed into, instead looking into our hearts. Rahab teaches us to never underestimate small acts of faith and little obediences. In Gideon, we see a coward reluctantly responding to God's call. He removes himself from a sense of responsibility over the problems facing the nation of Israel, but the patience of the Lord allows Gideon to test Him. Just as He did with Gideon, God takes us into uncomfortable situations so we can act in obedience and see His power. It's always the power of the Lord that delivers. Just like Rahab and Gideon, we can find life by saying "yes" when God calls us to act in faith.
Our next heroes of the faith are Moses and Joshua. We follow Moses through his infancy, being drawn out of the river by Pharaoh's daughter, and into his identity crisis, when he is unsure of who he is. God spoke to Moses and drew him out of his chaos. Likewise, by faith, we can let God speak into our chaos and draw us out into a full life in Him. Moses passed on the elements of his faith to Joshua. Similar to Joshua's journey, our walls can come down because the Holy Spirit is our preserver and security.
The breaking of covenants can make it hard to trust others. This relational chaos, brokenness and fragmentation affect our ability to trust God. Fortunately, we don't achieve faith through effort. Faith grows out of a right, ordered relationship with God. Our next heroes of the faith, Jacob and Joseph, are included in Hebrews 11 because after lives of scoundrelness and getting the short end of the stick, their paradigms shifted. They went from asking God to participate in their lives to choosing to place God at the center of their order and participate in His reconciliation.
Sarah, the Mother of Nations, is unfortunately often remembered for her mistakes. Unable to see how God's promise could be fulfilled through her barren womb, she made the choice to help God with his plan, and the result was chaos. However, she (like us) was in the process of being perfected. Her faith grew in that process and ultimately allowed her to carry the son God promised, Isaac. Faith, as it grows, allows us to fully play our part in the unfolding story of creation.
We continue to explore the stories of HEROES of the faith as told in Hebrews 11. This week, we discuss Noah and Abraham. Rather than exhibiting superhuman strength, heroes Noah and Abraham demonstrated their faith by obedience that sets them apart from the rest of humanity. Obedience demonstrates what we love, hope in, and trust, as well as what our participation in God's plan looks like. In obedient faith, Noah built a boat to prepare for something that had never happened before, looking like a fool and suffering ridicule because his obedience didn't make sense. In obedient faith, Abraham answered the call to adventure with God. Despite Abraham's struggle to "help" God fulfill His plan in a way that was comfortable for Abraham himself, Abraham's faith was tested and God's character revealed as the Lord Who provides. What would happen if we take God at His word? It is an invitation to participate in God's great adventure together.
We continue to explore the stories of HEROES of the faith as told in Hebrews 11. This week, we discuss Abel and Enoch. Faith combines the intellectual (the knowledge of God) with the intuitional (the formation of expectations based on what we know). The common thread between these two heroes is their worship of God, responding to life's circumstances by choosing to surrender to and follow Him.
In our summer series, we will explore the stories of HEROES of the faith as told in Hebrews 11. This week is the origin story of the heroes we will be journeying with. Our own fragmentation does not limit God's work in our lives, especially when we view our story as part of the continuous narrative of the Bible.
The word "holy" can sometimes throw us into thoughts of good behavior or measuring up to an impossible standard, but taken at its core meaning of "set apart", the word actually invites us to freedom and love. Brad Hudson shares this message of hope and gratitude because our relationship with God can lead us into holiness when we understand the transcendent love of the one who created us and knows us.
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the whole armor of God, the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, boots of peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, wielding the sword of the word of God and standing ready for the battle as a beloved child of God.
We are reminded that right and good relationships come through being subject one to another in reverence of Christ and we see that the beauty of order from spirit guided relationships disarms the master of chaos.
Pastor Adam encourages us to walk in love as beloved adopted children of God. To imitate Christ as a child of light by serving one another, making allowances for each other's faults, and forgiving one another as we have been forgiven.
The christian life is filled with sin, but meeting with Jesus will never leave us where we are. As a community Adam encourages us to relationships that are are both high challenge but also high support. This kind of community makes way for freedom and authenticity; we can live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.
As we continue to solidify our understanding of how the Body of Christ works, this section of Paul's letter describes how we operate in unity in our calling. Followers of Jesus have a unified call to love God and love others well by allowing each person to do their own special work and to help others grow so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
God's love cannot be earned, because it is a gift freely given by God to us. We are meant to receive and then give away this treasure to others. It is impossible to give the gift of undeserved love away if we haven't actually experienced it for ourselves. Knowing about God's love is fine, but tangibly experiencing God's love leads to transformation (which is what God's love is meant to do).
Paul is literally in prison as he writes his letter to the Ephesians, but he speaks, instead, of being a prisoner of Christ because the good news is something he is willing to be taken captive by. This gift of love and belonging is God's mysterious plan to set all people, both Jew and Gentile, free.
From death to life, and life to unity, the "how" of God's plan is worked out through the church. Unity comes through loving others as you love yourself (and the key to loving yourself is knowing how Christ loves you).
When we decide that we are at the center of our own order, or act as if we are our own God with our own truth, our life decays and it ultimately leads to a spiritual, emotional and physical death. But God! God saves us from this death, through the gift of Jesus, and teaches us how to live a new way, fully alive.
When we are secure in our identity as loved, chosen children who belong with God, we can learn the family business. What is that family business? Loving others well and inviting them into God's family, together, with Jesus as our guide.
Speaker: Adam Greenwell, Lead Pastor
Continuing the theme of identity, this section of Ephesians details our adoption into the family of God. Understanding our identity as children of God is the entry point to the process that helps us look more like him. As we learn God's intent for our function and flourishing, we are re-parented and we start to resemble our Kingdom family.
Paul, who was a religious terrorist and enemy of the early Christian church, had an encounter with Jesus while traveling to Damascus that transformed him and sent his life in a completely new direction. As we begin this series in the letter that Paul wrote to the Christian church is Ephesus, we ground ourselves in the grace and peace we can live in when we understand who God says we are. In this beloved identity, we can function in the world as a unified community who reflects God's love everywhere we go.
Peter, a close companion and follower of Jesus, was tested and denied even knowing Jesus when he came under the pressure of Jesus' arrest and crucifixion. In our culture, when Christians fail (especially Christian leaders) we cancel them. Jesus did the opposite; he received Peter's confession and repentance, forgave him, and fully restored him to leadership. Peter is the rock on which the Christian church is built.
Throughout the Old Testament, story after story is told of how the power and presence of God transformed a generation. However, as testimony faded with time, the following generations compromised God's definition of order with their own. The story of Elijah on Mount Carmel is an epic display of the power and presence of God over counterfeit gods created from compromise.
A key thread throughout the metanarrative of scripture is how God is with us in closer and closer proximity. The Old Testament story of Joshua is marked by God's "with-ness" and his desire to help us cross impossible boundaries. Note: this service marked the first Sunday after the sudden death of a church staff member and beloved part of the Vineyard community, and this new reality is referred to several times in the sermon.
Throughout the entire Old Testament, in the people and stories, we see Jesus. Israel was used as a way to show the world the love of God, for when we see God's justice, it is never separated from His goodness and mercy. Mankind has sinned, so the death of a man is needed for justice; the death of animals wasn't enough. All of this was pointing to a bigger event: Jesus is the perfect, spotless sacrifice to die for our sins. As we come to the Lord's table, what does it mean to identify ourselves with Jesus and his death?
What is the difference between compliance and obedience? The key factor is love. Compliance is acting to avoid punishment. Obedience is willful submission to authority out of a developed trust, a byproduct of love. Adam Greenwell discusses the story of Abraham and Isaac as it relates to the trust Abraham developed for God after a period of chaos and displays the ways this story connects to the story of Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross.
Sin interrupts the divine order as it was designed. Any culture left unrestrained in sin will collapse and destroy itself. In this sermon on the rest of the story of Noah, we see the mercy of God to preserve humanity through allowing chaos to enter into the world. Brad Hudson delivers a message of hope through rebirth out of the waters.
What is God like? Is He trustworthy? We often allow circumstances to influence how we understand God’s character, rather than letting God’s character influence how we understand our circumstances. In this sermon, Adam uses Genesis 11:1-9 to show us how even God’s judgment at Babel displayed His faithfulness to bring salvation to the world. In Christ, we have seen this salvation. Praise be to God!
Jesus taught that loving others was the essence of the law and the prophets. We see our relationships with others improve in the outcome of relationship with him. We have a call to do what Cain couldn't do: live not in self-preservation but in brother preservation. Listen as Adam talks about the story of Cain and Abel and how it contributes to the overarching narrative of the Bible, the rest of the story.