Branches Vineyard Church

Kingdom Principles: Service

June 17, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MB

Continuing to ask, "What kind of Christ-Follower do I want to be?" This week we look at the kind of service that reflects the example Jesus gave for us. What does a servant look like? Listen and find out.

Kingdom Principles: Prayer

June 10, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

What kind of Christ-Follower do you want to be? How about one who has a growing, active relationship with their God? Prayer is one way that happens. Listen to this next piece of our "Kingdom Principles" series.

Kingdom Principles: Gratitude

June 03, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MB

What kind of Christ-Follower do you want to be? For us, the answer is "one who lives the out Kingdom Principles." We'll start this week with an "attitude of gratitude" that helps us to love like God does, worship our King, live like Jesus, and provides a platform of humility.

But God

May 27, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

This week Nolan Jones shares the two most important words we may encounter in the scriptures — BUT GOD. You may have a difficult past, BUT GOD! You may not believe you are valuable, BUT GOD! You may struggle with doubt, BUT GOD! Listen to find encouragement and hope in how God has decided to engage with the world.

Partners In Missions

May 20, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

God has chosen us to be His primary method to reveal the present and the active Kingdom of God. This week we look at practical steps for us to participate and engage in His work. It's time to join a pit crew! Listen to find out more.

Strong Women

May 13, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

On this Mother's Day we look at the decision of two women to honor their relationship with God over the opportunities of the world. As a result, our world has been changed. Our opportunity to participate in what God is doing has remarkable, long-term impacts on our world.

Bookends: Identity Focused On Eternity

May 06, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week we wrap up our Bookends series with an important truth that has the potential to sustain us through any adversity. If we focus on Jesus through any adversity, we find the strength, hope, and help we need.

Bookends: Identity Lived Out In Jesus

April 29, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

God chooses to use you and me in His work to redeem His creation. Join us as we discover how who we are is active agents of the Kingdom of God at work all around us.

Bookends: Identity Restored Through Jesus

April 22, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

In Christ, we are a new creation. The old is gone and the new has come. Join us as we continue our "Bookends" series. This week, all hope is found as our name is restored through Jesus Christ.

Bookends: Identity Lost Through Lies

April 15, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.46 MB

Unfortunately, we had audio problems this week with our recording but still wanted to post what we did capture. It is an important topic that you shouldn't miss, and our challenge remains. 1) Ask God what lies you have believed about yourself. 2) Renounce Those Lies. 3) Thank God for how He sees you. Be sure to fill in the gaps of missing audio with the sermon slides.

Bookends: Creation

April 08, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.1 MB

This week we begin our Bookends series with a look at our identity. In creation, God breathed life into man and women — carrying the image of God. As He looks at each of us, that image of God is revealed. That is who we are.

Red Letter Easter: Blessed Are Those Who Believe Without Seeing Me

April 01, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MB

This Easter Sunday we look at our invitation to believe in the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Join us as we conclude our Red Letter Easter series with a response to believe and follow Him.

Red Letter Easter: What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

March 25, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Leading up to Easter we look at how God relates to us and wants the very best for us in every situation. We work to align our desires with those of the Kingdom of God and join in His work to restore the world.

Red Letter Easter: Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Me

March 19, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

Leading into Easter, we look at the powerful words of Jesus. This week we focus on the true cost but also gift we discover as we follow Jesus. We end with practical steps to determining if you are prepared to take your next steps.

All Episodes Overcoming Life's Hurdles: Lies About Others

March 11, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

Finishing up this season, we talk through how we recognize when we believe lies about others - fighting against attacks of the evil one to detract from the Kingdom of God. We end with practical tips to overcoming these hurdles.

Greater Things

March 04, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MB

Derek Coy, Pastor of Celebrations & Student Ministries at Vineyard Community Church of Syracuse Indiana, shares an encouraging message about committing to serve God where we are for this season, trusting in what He will do in the future.

Overcoming Life's Hurdles: Dismissing the Lies About God

February 25, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

This week we continue our series as we overcome life's hurdles — the lies that keep us from fulfilling our mission to love God, love others, and make disciples. Remember, God can handle your doubt and we are a safe place for you to struggle.

Pray For Parkland

February 18, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week we take a step back to pray for our country and consider how we, as members of the Kingdom of God, respond to the tragedies and apparent "victories" of the enemy in our world.

Overcoming Life's Hurdles: Dismissing the Lies About Myself

February 11, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

As we work to accomplish our mission, we need to recognize and know how to respond to the hurdles that come our way. Join us in our series as we begin by discussing the lies we believe about ourselves — and more importantly, how we overcome them.

Vision 2018 — Living Kingdom Lives

February 04, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

We're getting practical with our vision. We plan to live lives that work to accomplish our vision for the year and moving forward. Join us as we work to live out our calling and see the Kingdom of God come.

Vision 2018 — Spiritual Formation and Applied Theology

January 28, 2018 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week we wrap up our Vision 2018 series and work toward our commitment to making all that we learn and discover in our growing relationship with God a part of our lives forward. Would you join us for our next steps?

Suddenly Slow

January 21, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MB

National Director of Vineyard USA, Phil Strout joins us with Vineyard Community Church in Syracuse Indiana and The Vine Church in Goshen Indiana for a special celebration of God's work to redeem and restore His creation through His Kingdom in His time.

Vision 2018 — Make Disciples

January 14, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week we are challenged to find individuals to impact as we disciple and are displed - moving into deeper intimacy with our God — motivating us to participate in His Kingdom in the world.

Vision 2018 — Make Disciples

January 14, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week we are challenged to find individuals to impact as we disciple and are displed - moving into deeper intimacy with our God — motivating us to participate in His Kingdom in the world.

Vision 2018 — Love Warsaw

January 07, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

We're starting off the new year with our commitments to love God, love others, and make disciples. This week we are challenged to intentionally serve in our community.

New Year's Resolution

December 31, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MB

Closing this year, we consider how WE can grow to have a powerful impact on the world for the Kingdom of God in 2018. Would you join us in our commitment to love God, love others, and make disciples in the new year?

Advent: Love

December 24, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Today we investigate how our experience of relationship with God has changed us, in the same way, the arrival of Jesus changed the world for all time. Join us for this last week of Advent. Merry Christmas.

Advent: Peace

December 17, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

This week of Advent we learn about Peace coming through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus to redeem His creation, and restore harmony between the Creator and the created.

Advent: Joy

December 10, 2017 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

True joy arrives in the arrival of the Kingdom of God, regardless of the circumstances. Join us in week two of our advent series where we learn and celebrate the inbreaking of the Kingdom of God.

Advent: Hope

December 03, 2017 05:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

Moving into this season, we celebrate the inbreaking of the Kingdom of God into our world. This week we spend time talking about our hope found in Christ to sustain us and carries through whatever circumstances.

Seeking The Kingdom of God

November 19, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MB

This week we consider our responsibilities as part of the Kingdom of God. Join us as we consider our heart and the invitation to recognize the high value of God's Kingdom as we forsake all else to follow HIM.

Choosing Your Kingdom

November 12, 2017 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MB

Sitting on the fence is not an option. We are invited to make our choice. We choose to allow God to reign in our hearts, participating in His work to redeem and restore His Cration. We choose the Kingdom of God.

Engaging With The Kingdom of God

November 05, 2017 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

The Kingdom of God is the WHY - Discover how we are excited to invite the Holy Spirit to reveal the coming Kingdom of God in our world NOW - Validating the message that the Kingdom of God has arrived with the coming of Jesus into the world.

Being Disciples of Jesus & Baptisms

October 29, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

This week we take a look at what it means to truly LIVE as a follower of Jesus — getting past the need to TELL people who we are but BEING that instead. Once people see who we are, we can tell them about our Savior.

Trust In God

October 22, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MB

This week we answer three huge questions: What does it mean to trust God? What prevents us from trusting God? What happens when we trust God? Join us for this personal, impactful way to understand important truths.

Losing My Religion

October 15, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MB

This week we look at Paul's words in Philippians against religion and all the things we hang on to that we believe are required to have freedom in Christ. Discover how EVERYTHING ELSE other than Christ is, well, something not worth pursuing.

Lights to the World

October 08, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MB

Our hearts united, pursuing God's will in the world ignite a bright light the darkness cannot hide. Join us this week as we understand more of what it means to see His Kingdom come as we live brightly.

The Christian's Example

October 01, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week, as part of our study through Philippians, we look at Jesus' example of how to live as a humble servant. This is how we hope to live at Branches Vineyard Church.

A Lesson From Crossfit

September 24, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MB

This week we learn important truths about how the Church can embrace and support one another as we continue our look at Philippians and consider the growing popularity of Crossfit.

To Live Is Christ

September 17, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MB

Week two through Philippians we look at Paul's statement, "To Live is Christ" and we are challenged to live in a way where our thought and our breath are for Him.

The Humble Heart

September 10, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

Our Savior demonstrated humility by coming to earth as a suffering servant; raising us up into a relationship with our God. Join us as we are challenged to follow Jesus' example in our lives.

ONE

August 27, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Jesus prayed an important prayer about you and me. He prayed that we would be ONE as He and the Father are ONE. This is an important prayer that impacts our success in our mission. Take a listen, and join, in unity, as we announce the arrival of the Kingdom of God to heal and restore His creation.

Nuts & Bolts: Firm Foundation

August 20, 2017 04:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MB

This week we finish our Nuts & Bolts series with a challenge piece the series together as the means by which we accomplish our mission. We are more than "say the prayer and get to heaven." Otherwise, let's close our doors. We are working for the Kingdom of God.