Vima Church Audio Podcast
212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Welcome to the Vima Church Podcast! Vima Church is located in Wichita, Kansas led by Pastors Jon and Stephanie Morris. Our vision is to see Wichita experience the real Jesus and step into their full potential in Him. We hope these messages encourage you and help you take your next step in your faith journey. For more information visit www.vima.church or find us on social media @vimachurch.
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Who is the Real Jesus? : The Gospel of Mark, Ox
April 22, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThe gospels paint a four faced portrait of Jesus. Looking at each of them for their uniqueness gives us a complete or full view of Jesus. The Gospel of Mark shows us Jesus through the lens of the Suffering Servant, the face of the ox.
Who is the Real Jesus? : Four Faces of Love
April 14, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWe know that Jesus loves us but do we "comprehend" the breadth, length, depth and height of His love? Pastor Jon takes us on a deep dive from Ezekiel to Revelation, through the Tribes of Israel in the Old Testament to the types of love found in the New Testament, all to have a revelation of the four faces of Jesus, the faces of love.
Who is the Real Jesus? : An Introduction
April 07, 2024 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn Matthew 16, Jesus asked His disciples, "who do you say that I am?" This question has been asked for thousands of years by billions of people - who is the real Jesus? The answer to this question is paramount to our understanding. We need a revelation of the person of Jesus!
Easter 2024 : How God Counts
March 31, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIt's not hard to think that God sees humanity in crowds, in groups, in round about numbers. How can anyone know everyone? Yet, we God knows every single person, He knows you. Through the life of Jesus we can see that God notices, engages with and loves even the worst of us. Jesus defeated death and the grave so you can be in relationship with Him. For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whosoever (that means you) believes in Him shall not perish but have everlastin...
Go and Tell : Let's Rip Off Some Roofs
March 24, 2024 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn Mark 2, Jesus was teaching and a group of friends tried to bring their friend who was paralyzed to Jesus for healing. There was no room but that did not stop them. They ripped a hole in the roof because they knew where Jesus is miracles happen. This serves as a challenge to us. What are we willing to do to get our friends where Jesus is? There are many believers who are happy in the room and with no regard to those outside of it. Let's rip off some roofs so others can experience the rea...
Go and Tell : Tell Your Story
March 17, 2024 15:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBYou have a story worth telling. Your testimony is the story of who you were before experiencing the real Jesus and who you are since. The question isn't whether or not you have a story, it is whether or not you will tell your story. As we believers we are called to GO and TELL!
Go and Tell : Not Ashamed
March 10, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIf the gospel is such good news then why is sometimes hard for us to share? As believers, we have experience the greatest story ever told and it will only continue to told if we carry it with us.
Go and Tell : Gospel Implications
March 03, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThe Gospel may be a simple and well known teaching in the church but we can never grow tired of hearing it, experiencing it and sharing it. The Gospel of Jesus Christ saves us and transforms us!
I'm Not OK : No Excuses. Just Results.
February 26, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWhen it comes to serving the Lord, it's not hard to have a "good" excuse on why we can't do this or that. We come from a long line of excuse makers. Pastor Jon shows us through the burning bush conversation between God and Moses, that when God has assignment and purpose for someone - excuses will not be accepted. God has an answer and help for us to do what He has called us to do. The kingdom of God is at hand, the mission of God is before us, the harvest is plentiful - God just needs you ...
I'm Not OK : Identity Theft is Not a Joke
February 18, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBWe were made in the image of God but since the garden, the enemy has been attacking that very image. First, by asking Eve "do you want to be like God?", when she was already created for and by God. That seed of deception is still alive an well in our world today. Many have believed the lies of the enemy, sometimes spoken through the words of others. Pastor Jon preached a powerful message on finding your identity in Christ!
The Law of the Seed, Pastor Willie Geoge
February 11, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn Genesis, there are two laws that God sets in motion that are foundational to all existence. Pastor Willie George (founder of Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK) broke down the second law, "The Law of the Seed". For something to multiply and grow it must first be given up, die and be buried. What if the next great season of harvest in your life was dependent on you letting go of that seed and trusting God? Would you do it?
I'm Not OK : Remedy for Shame
February 04, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBPastor Lorin Foster brought a powerful word on the origin of shame, why it haunts so many of us, and what the remedy is for it. Shame is a label the enemy wants you to wear. But Jesus has given each of us a new identity!
I'm Not OK : Barrier to Belonging
January 28, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBSo many of us are looking for a place to belong. Our past hurt often keeps us from finding, engaging and growing in the community God created for us within the body of Christ. Don't stop trying, don't stop showing up! God has a place and people for you!
I'm Not OK : Don't Give Up
January 21, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIt's possible that you can have a great life and not want to live, that you can experience God in powerful ways and still be emotionally unwell, that you can appear to have it all together and it actually be holding on by a thread. Pastor Jon takes us to look at the story of a powerful prophet, Elijah. God had done amazing things through him yet he found himself under a tree in crippling fear, absolute isolation, and considering just giving up on life. What do we do when we are "this clos...
I'm Not OK : Winning the Battles in Our Mind
January 14, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOur minds are the battleground of our souls. Finding victory in our mind leads to victory in our lives. Paul encourages us to "take every thought captive". Recognizing that some of the things we battle in our minds are not of God and must be submitted to His truth, His Word. It's not easy. It may not be simple. But it is possible. Those strongholds have no place when faced by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I'm Not OK - How are you, really?
January 07, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB"How are you?" It's a simple question that usually yields a simple, surface level response. "I'm good." But what if we took the time to ask it earnestly and honestly. "How are you, really?" That question might take more than a passing conversation to answer. We are three part beings; body, soul and spirit. In the new year, we often focus on how to be healthy in body - but what if we went below the surface this year and worked on our soul and spirit. Pastor Jon opens this series with ...
Heaven Came Down : Stay Awake
December 17, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBJesus has come as a Servant Savior. Jesus is coming as a Victorious King. But we are in-between those two comings. What should we do while we wait? How do we wait well? Jesus addressed this in Mark 11, where He implored us to stay awake! He wasn't instructing us to load up on latte's or Red Bull's. In normal Jesus fashion, He made a simple statement with a profound meaning.
Heaven Came Down : Trusted with His Story
December 10, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAt the birth announcement for Jesus, the angel said "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." This good news come to us with an expectation, that we will share with all people. It's only good news if it get to you! Just like the shepherds, we might not feel worthy of such a great purpose but when we have an encounter with the real Jesus we can't help but tell others about it.
Heaven Came Down : A Life of Interruptions
December 03, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWhat if that interruption wasn't just an inconvenience but an opportunity to trust God, to change directions and to grow? Paul tells us that God can take "all things" and turn them for the good of those who love God, even that painful and unexpected interruption. Mary and Joseph are a great example of people living an interruptible and available life for the purposes of God.
Heaven Came Down : While We Wait
November 26, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn the book of Malachi we get the last word from the prophets before Jesus' arrival. From that time until the birth of Jesus 400 years went by. That is a long time to wait for a promise, for the Messiah. While the people of God were waiting, God was working. Things were being positioned for the coming Savior of the World. How long have you been waiting? Does it seem like God is silent? Be encouraged, because while you are waiting - God is working!
Heart for the House : David Pepper
November 19, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBThis year for our Heart for the House Sunday we had our friend David Pepper in to bring the word. David is the leader of Amazon Outreach who we partner with in Peru. David challenged us to follow the mission of God with tenacity, humility, and gratitude. We are called to have a heart for God's house!
Money Talks : Out of Order
November 12, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe order of a thing matters. It shows precedence and authority. When it comes to God and money, there is a Biblical order in which we have been called to live. When we live our lives out of order we often find ourselves, "out of order". There is a blessing that comes to those who follow God's word and bring back to God what He has commanded. It's not enough to do the right thing, we have to do it in the right order as well.
Money Talks : Eyes on the Master
November 05, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the parable of the talents, Jesus tells a story of a master who gave three men money to invest while he was away. Two men were keen on what the master was saying and the other had his eyes on the money. Where are your eyes are is where your trust is. Do you trust God or do you trust mammon?
Money Talks : Finding Blessing in Humility
October 29, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThe story of Namaan is one of healing but more than that it's a story of humility. What the world deems insignificant, God does the significant: a young servant girl, an outcast prophet, and a dirty river. When we shift our trust from wealth, achievement, title, power, and giftedness to trusting Almighty God - we find the blessing we've been looking for.
Come Holy Spirit : Baptism of the Holy Spirit
October 22, 2023 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWhat is the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Is it alive and active today? What about speaking in tongues? Pastor Jon goes deep into the teachings on the gifts of the Spirit.
Come Holy Spirit : Three's (Gifts of the Holy Spirit)
October 22, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBMany people today do not know the Holy Spirit or understand the gifts because they haven't been taught. This lack of teaching can lead to skepticism, confusion, and avoidance of the personhood of God. The Apostle Paul said this in 1 Corinthians 12:1, "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed." Pastor Jon takes us through some incredible teachings so that we can know God completely (through Father, Son, and Spirit) and experience His gifts.
Come Holy Spirit : A Tale of Two Gardens
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this weeks message, Pastor Jon explores the profound concept of cultivating the fruits of the Spirit and how they can shape our lives for the better. We dive deep into scripture to understand the battle of the two gardens of the soul - our human spirit and the Holy Spirit. Which garden are you cultivating?
Come Holy Spirit : We are a Pentecost Church
October 08, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBThere has been a tension in the church since it's origin on what function the Old Testament has now that we are in a new covenant. Pastor Jon takes us through three OT feasts and how Jesus came to fulfill these. This teaching helps understand the origin and intent of Pentecost Sunday in Acts 2.
Come Holy Spirit : Who is the Holy Spirit?
October 01, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBSo many of us have bad theology when it comes to the Holy Spirit. We treat the Holy Spirit like a weird uncle that we like to keep at a safe distance instead of third part of our Triune God who desperately wants to help us. When we shut out the Holy Spirit, we shut out God. Pastor Jon introduces us (or reintroduces us) to the Holy Spirit.
Better to be a DoorHolder
September 24, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWe are a church who gladly holds the doors so others can go and experience the real Jesus because have already been in and we can't wait for them to go too. It's easy for us to serve, because we have been served by others and by Christ. We believe the psalmist when he says, "it's better to be a doorkeeper at the house of God than anywhere else."
The Church is a Place to...
September 17, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe church is a place to be made new, to belong, to come alive in calling and to change the world. The church was built by Jesus, is led by Jesus, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Rethink the Church, Pastor Marty Sloan
September 10, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBHow we see the church is in direct correlation to how we see God? The church is the place where God's people meet, where God's presence resides, where God reconciles men/women back to Himself. Pastor Marty, Vima Church Overseer brought a powerful word on the purpose of the church.
A Firm Foundation : Let's Pray More
September 03, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBPrayer is our first response not our last resort. As a church, as believers, as followers of Christ we need to be a people who pray; we need to pray more. Pastor Jon broke down several different times that we need to make prayer our first response. We pray...in suffering, in gratitude, in sickness, and in our burden for the lost.
A Firm Foundation : Wake up from the Woke
August 27, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBJames warns us that a friendship with the world puts us at odds with God. There is a war of passions within us. One pulling us towards our sin and the other towards our God. We desperately need an awakening in our churches that calls us to repentance from our sin - not an awokening that calls us to affirmation in our sin.
A Firm Foundation : Watch Your Mouth
August 20, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB"Stick and stones my break my bones but words will never hurt me." This might be the biggest lie ever told. Words don't just hurt us, they haunt us. Jesus said that we will have to give an account for every idle word we've ever spoken. Our words matter. Our words give life and take life. Our words have a source.
A Firm Foundation : Not a Knockoff
August 13, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIs your faith real or is it phony? How can someone tell? In James 2, we get a very straight forward teaching from the writer that our faith without works is dead. This would tell us that once we encounter the real Jesus our faith takes on real measurables. Jesus spoke about this in Matthew 7, when he said real believers bear good fruit! Our works do not earn us salvation but they are our unquenchable response to our salvation. We do not have a works based faith, we have faith based works.
A Firm Foundation : The Purpose of Trials
August 06, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBWhy? Why did that happen? Why did it happen to me? Why now? What is the purpose of this? When we read James 1, we see that there is a purpose to trials in our life. God uses trials to implement growth in our lives, to show us that we are not in control, and to help us realize that our help comes from the Lord.
No Coast Summer : Get Your Mind Right
July 30, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn many ways, the battle of the Christian life is a battle of the mind. Satan knows if he can claim victory over your mind, he can claim victory over your life. God wants your mind to be renewed today!
No Coast Summer : Contentment, Reeves Wilder
July 23, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIt's been said that "comparison is the thief of joy" and that is certainly true. But when we are looking what others have we also lose sight of what we do have. Contentment is the result of gratefulness, purpose and faith.
No Coast Summer : Recommissioned, Gabe George
July 16, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHave you ever felt like that life has to have more to it than just the degree you are pursuing, the job you are working, the days you are completing? It's not that what you are doing doesn't matter - but is there something greater we are supposed to be doing? God created you, He has a purpose for you, He has given you gifts and talents, you are part of His plan on the earth. Pastor Gabe challenged us to be recommissioned and get engaged in the mission of God in your family, your church, and...
No Coast Summer : God's Love, Pastor Josh Mayo
July 09, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBVima Church Overseer, Pastor Josh Mayo delivered a powerful word on the love of God for you, for us, for humanity. How do we see God's love? How does God see us?
No Coast Summer : Words from a Father
June 18, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThere are some truths that bring all of humanity together. One of those being "the words of a father have a huge impact on each of us." This can swing both ways, both good and bad. We desperately need the voices and actions of Godly fathers in our lives, in our churches, communities and world today. Maybe you missed the opportunity to hear encouraging words from your father. Pastor Jon took stood in proxy and delivered a heartfelt message from a father to you.
No Coast Summer : Team Teach Sunday
June 11, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWe started the "No Coast Summer" off strong with three fresh communicators from our church. Jay and Faith just graduated from Vima Leadership Academy's first class and Joey just returned from our first international missions trip. Each person shared on the Hope of Jesus in different realities: our church, our community and our world.
No Coast Summer : Look to the HIlls
June 10, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWe are all on a pilgrimage to somewhere, trying to achieve and arrive at our preferred destinations. Along each of our paths there are perils, adversity, and pain. Where we look for our help and hope matters. The psalmists in Psalm 121 paints a beautiful picture of this journey and asks the important question, "Where does our help come from?"
WWJD : Better Together
June 04, 2023 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWe can see that Jesus participated in authentic, life-giving community. We are called to model the same relationships that Jesus had in his ministry!
WWJD : The Pursuit of More
May 28, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBInside the heart of every person is a desire for more. If left unchecked this can quickly turn to greed. In fact, greed is not a rich people problem it's a sinful people problem. Jesus addressed greed multiple times in His ministry on earth. Pastor Jon unpacked two teachings from Luke 12 and Matthew 19. Greed has many faces and sometimes it can show itself different ways like... 1. Scarcity - What I don't have drives my greed. 2. Status - How I look drives my greed. 3. Selfishness - Having...
WWJD : Called to Make a Difference
May 21, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBTo find fulfillment in our life we must do what God has created and called us to do. In Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, he gives us a break down of the calling every believer has. Ephesians 4:1-7 NLT 1 Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselv...
WWJD : Kids Matter
May 14, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn the book of Matthew, Jesus ministered to kids on seven different occasions. Pastor Jon took us through all seven interactions and what that tells us about the heart of Jesus towards children. If we learn anything we realize that KIDS MATTER. Kids are worth our investment because they are our future.
WWJD : The Art of Withdrawal
May 07, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBArt is something few people participate in and very few people are good at. To "withdrawal" is a unique skill that few participate in and even few have as a spiritual practice but it something Jesus did often. To withdrawal simply means to stop doing something, to step away from an action you are committed to or participating in. In order to withdrawal one has to say "no" to something, often good, to be able to say "yes" to the sacred. Jesus withdrew to commune with God. Jesus withdrew to...
WWJD : Not Doormats
April 30, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWhen Jesus commanded us to "turn the other cheek", He was not asking us to just senselessly take a beating, to be walked on by anyone and everyone. He was calling us to a greater strength, to a peaceful defiance of retaliation and a composure of meekness and grace. So what does "turn the other cheek" mean? Watch and learn. :)