Vergennes Church Podcast

One Generation Away - Week 1: Blurred

The research is in which demonstrates the decline of the Christian faith in our nation, apparently declining from generation to generation. The book of Joshua reminds us these are not unique times. At any time we are only ever one or two generations from people not knowing the Lord God, (and we are also at any time only one generation away from revival and a whole generation on fire for the Lord). Join us as we explore from Joshua what it means to be first generational believers who know and ...

Citizens of an Eternal Kingdom

Philippians 3:17-21

Righting Wrongs: Week 4 - Justice and Evangelism

In Micah 6:8 we are given a clear direction from God, “what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” But what does it look li...

Righting Wrongs: Week 3 - Helping the most vulnerable

In Micah 6:8 we are given a clear direction from God, “what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” But what does it look li...

Righting Wrongs - Week 2: When Helping Hurts

In Micah 6:8 we are given a clear direction from God, “what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” But what does it look like to walk justly? Particularly in an unjust world where people take advantage of others? Scripture is clear that one specific area God desires justice is toward the most vulnerable in society often mentioned as the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner. Join us as we explore what it mean to do justly in to...

Righting Wrongs - Week 1: God's Justice

In Micah 6:8 we are given a clear direction from God, “what does the Lord require of you but to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” But what does it look like to walk justly? Particularly in an unjust world where people take advantage of others? Scripture is clear that one specific area God desires justice is toward the most vulnerable in society often mentioned as the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner. Join us as we explore what it means to do justly in t...

Living the Legacy

On this Memorial Weekend pastor Matt focuses on honoring those who have left a faith legacy with us, and considering the legacy we are leaving with the generation(s) following us.

Inside Out - Week 5: It Takes a Church

If we are honest with ourselves we recognize that something needs to change in our life. The question is, can we change? And if so how does that change occur? Join us as Pastor Matt shares how God changes us from the Inside Out.

Ruth's Decision - Mothers Day 2016

On this special Mother’s Day message, high school senior, Mathea Ismond shares on honoring our mothers.

Inside Out - Week 3: Putting Off the Old Self

If we are honest with ourselves we recognize that something needs to change in our life. The question is, can we change? And if so how does that change occur? Join us as Pastor Matt shares how God changes us from the Inside Out.

Inside Out - Week 2: Cooperating with the Holy Spirit

If we are honest with ourselves we recognize that something needs to change in our life. The question is, can we change? And if so how does that change occur? Join us as Pastor Matt shares how God changes us from the Inside Out.

Inside Out - Week 1: Transformed Hearts

If we are honest with ourselves we recognize that something needs to change in our life. The question is, can we change? And if so how does that change occur? Join us as Pastor Matt shares how God changes us from the Inside Out.

Rejoicing in the Hope of a Brand New Body

Good News for All-The Road to Emmaus

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Come Alive this Easter

“Why do you search for the living among the dead? He is not here, he is risen.” What are you searching for in life? Where are you looking? On this Easter 2016, Pastor Matt shares how in the resurrection of Jesus our search is over.

Good News for All - The Humble King

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Good News for All - Seeking and Saving the Lost

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Good News for All - Invitation to the Banquet

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Good News for All - Bearers of Good News

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Good News for All - Setting the Captive Free

During the season of Lent we are focusing on the Gospel of Luke whose understanding of Jesus was that he came to bring Good News for All, especially for those who are excluded, marginalized, lost, broken, and made to feel like nobodies.

Good News for All - Touching the Untouchable

Touching the Untouchable

Good News for All - God Cares About the Nobodies

Balanced? - Week 3: Going the Distance

With increasing demands on our time, we get pulled in so many directions, and it seems so hard to maintain balance. Join us for our new series as we explore God’s principles for living a balanced life.

Balanced? - Week 2: Good, Better, or Best

With increasing demands on our time, we get pulled in so many directions, and it seems so hard to maintain balance. Join us for our new series as we explore God’s principles for living a balanced life.

Balanced? - Week 1: Time

With increasing demands on our time, we get pulled in so many directions, and it seems so hard to maintain balance. Join us for our new series as we explore God’s principles for living a balanced life.

Incarnational Missionaries

Our culture is changing rapidly. Pastor Matt describes some of the changes post-modernism is introducing and how God is challenging us to engage.

The Unexpected Gift

God Became...

Christmas Eve message

Great Expectation - Week 4: Responding

As we enter the Advent season leading up to the birth of Jesus, we are taking time to reflect on the great expectations we have. What hopes, dreams, and visions do we have of your future, your families future, or our churches future? Listen in as Pastor Matt shares how the Christmas story help encourage us to keep trusting God.

Great Expectation - Week 2: Waiting

As we enter the Advent season leading up to the birth of Jesus, we are taking time to reflect on the great expectations we have. What hopes, dreams, and visions do we have of your future, your families future, or our churches future? Listen in as Pastor Matt shares how the Christmas story help encourage us to keep trusting God.

Great Expectations - Week 1: Promises

As we enter the Advent season leading up to the birth of Jesus, we are taking time to reflect on the great expectations we have. What hopes, dreams, and visions do we have of your future, your families future, or our churches future? Listen in as Pastor Matt shares how the Christmas story help encourage us to keep trusting God.

Expressions of Thankfulness - Week 2: Generosity

Thanksgiving time reminds us of how blessed we are, and how much we should express our thankfulness to God who is the giver of all good things. But how do we express our thanks? Join us for this two part series as Pastor Matt shares two ways for us to express our thanks to God this Thanksgiving season.

Expressions of Thankfulness - Week 1

Thanksgiving time reminds us of how blessed we are, and how much we should express our thankfulness to God who is the giver of all good things. But how do we express our thanks? Join us for this two part series as Pastor Matt shares two ways for us to express our thanks to God this Thanksgiving season.

Radical - Week 6: The Narrow Road

Jesus does not invite us to live an ordinary life but a radical, extraordinary one that is counter-cultural. A life that reflects Christ himself. Join us in this series which explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as a call to be radical.

Radical - Week 5: Golden Rule

Jesus does not invite us to live an ordinary life but a radical, extraordinary one that is counter-cultural. A life that reflects Christ himself. Join us in this series which explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as a call to be radical.

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Radical - Week 3: Covert Affairs

Jesus does not invite us to live an ordinary life but a radical, extraordinary one that is counter-cultural. A life that reflects Christ himself. Join us in this series which explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as a call to be radical.

Radical - Week 2: Be Perfect

Jesus does not invite us to live an ordinary life but a radical, extraordinary one that is counter-cultural. A life that reflects Christ himself. Join us in this series which explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as a call to be radical.

Radical - Week 1: Blessed

Jesus does not invite us to live an ordinary life but a radical, extraordinary one that is counter-cultural. A life that reflects Christ himself. Join us in this series which explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as a call to be radical.

Starting Point - Week 3

Jesus invited us to follow him, but what does that mean, and how do we understand that at Vergennes Church? Starting Point is our new orientation to our Discipleship Pathway called The Journey. We will spend three weeks orienting ourselves on how we move forward or continue our journey with Jesus.

Starting Point - Week 2

Jesus invited us to follow him, but what does that mean, and how do we understand that at Vergennes Church? Starting Point is our new orientation to our Discipleship Pathway called The Journey. We will spend three weeks orienting ourselves on how we move forward or continue our journey with Jesus.

Starting Point - Week 1

Jesus invited us to follow him, but what does that mean, and how do we understand that at Vergennes Churchj? Starting Point is our new orientation to our Discipleship Pathway called The Journey. We will spend three weeks orienting ourselves on how we move forward or continue our journey with Jesus.

Why? - Week 4: Why Can't There Be Many Paths to God

A criticism of Christianity is often that it is too narrow? Why do Christians think that there path is the only path? Isn't that arrogant? What about all the other religions in the world, don't they basically teach the same thing at their core? The key for Christians is what Jesus himself said, and claimed himself to be. John 14:1-6. Are we willing to accept that or not?

Why? - Week 3: Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen?

This is the age old question that many people have struggled with. How can a good God continue to allow bad things to happen in our world? There are no easy answers to this, but there are Biblical teachings which help us thoughtfully reflect on this because we aren't the first to have this question.

Why? - Week 2: Why do we need religion when science explains everything

Often there is a tension between science and religion, as though they work against one another, but is this necessary? Can't religion and science both help us make sense of the world around us, including the questions of why we exist and why the universe is even orderly at all so we can use scientific theory to understand how it operates?

Why? - Week 1: Can the existence of God be proven?

Everyone has them. Some are trivial; however, the answers to other questions matter a great deal because the answers may give ultimate meaning and purpose to our lives. Join us as we explore these difficult questions.

Why? - Week 1: Can the existence of God be proven?

Everyone has them. Some are trivial; however, the answers to other questions matter a great deal because the answers may give ultimate meaning and purpose to our lives. Join us as we explore these difficult questions.