Vineyard Columbus Sermons

Finding Hope in a Time of Suffering Apr 12, 2020

Pastor Rich Nathan offers really wise advice on what we should set our hope on during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our hope is anchored in the past: Jesus rose! Our hope remains in the present: Jesus lives! Our hope is completed in the future: Jesus is coming! Christian hope is not falsely optimistic, but realistic. Most importantly, it results in God glorifying those who trust in Him!

Good Friday 2020 Apr 10, 2020

Pastor Shane and the VC Twenty community take us on a poetic reprise of love announcing the death of Death in the death of Christ for ALL who would have faith to believe.

Building to Withstand the Storm Apr 05, 2020

Pastors Eric and Julia Pickerill teach about how to build a life that has a foundation strong enough to withstand the toughest storms by looking to Jesus. They also give a call to action including radical generosity and fervent prayer.

Questioning Christ from Quarantine Mar 29, 2020

Pastor Charles shares strong encouragement about how to successfully navigate the quarantine or difficult times like the current COVID-19 crisis. He shares more than easy church answers. He provides solid, biblical guidance like the following: 1. Having faith that is firm through disappointment. 2. Developing relationship with faithful friends who will pray for you through doubt. 3. Praying for God to help you see the signs that He is at work and doing good things, in spite of difficulty.

God is our Refuge Mar 22, 2020

Pastor Rich walks us through Psalm 46 and other scriptures to demonstrate how God is our refuge and continues to be the One who makes our lives secure even during a trying time like the age of the Coronavirus.

Navigating Worry in the Age of Coronavirus Mar 15, 2020

Pastor Rich teaches us how we can choose not to worry during the Age of the Coronavirus because God is in control, He loves us, and will care for us. In addition, he encourages us to love our neighbor by caring for one another during this time of crisis.

Navigating Doubt because of suffering Mar 08, 2020

Pastor Julia discusses how to handle doubt when we experience suffering.

How to Navigate Doubt Mar 01, 2020

Eric begins a new sermon series called "Navigating Doubt". In this teaching he will focus on the external factors that contribute to doubt and how we can navigate a culture of doubt to trust God more.

Ash Wednesday 2020 Feb 26, 2020

Ash Wednesday 2020

It Takes a Whole Church Feb 23, 2020

Dr. Charles Montgomery, Jr. teaches about the church's role in partnering with families to raise healthy kids through cultivation, authentic modeling, and active engagement.

Spiritual Formation in the Lives of Children Feb 16, 2020

Healthy Discipline Feb 09, 2020

Eric Pickerill continues the series of talks about raising healthy kids. In today's talk he provides a biblical view of disciplining children in a healthy way.

What Kind of World are Kids Growing Up in Today? Feb 02, 2020

Why Should I Feed Hungry Children? Jan 26, 2020

Just Mercy for People Affected by Disability Jan 19, 2020

Hear Their Cry Jan 12, 2020

Eric Pickerill speaks about those that have been marginalized in our society, focusing on the area of sex trafficking.

Just Mercy to the Refugee and Immigrant Jan 05, 2020

Rich Nathan discusses the importance of immigrants in our world today and interviews Irene Casale-Petrarca.

God of Our Past, Present, and Future Dec 29, 2019

Pastors Eric and Julia look into several Psalms as we reflect on the last year and look forward to the next.

The People Living in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light Dec 24, 2019

Pastor Rich will be concluding our series "What Are You Waiting For?" with a Christmas Eve message focusing on "The Light Has Come" from John 1

Mary: The Gift of Waiting With God Dec 22, 2019

Pastor Julia will be teaching out of Luke 1 from the life of Mary and what we can learn from her about waiting with God: That while we often feel like we’re waiting for a far-away God, we can actually draw near to God-with-us, Immanuel, in the midst of whatever else we’re waiting for.

Learning to Wait with Simeon: It's Worth the Wait! Dec 15, 2019

Dr. Charles Montgomery Jr. continues the Advent series What Are You Waiting For? by taking a look at Simeon in Luke 2:25-33.

Learning to Wait with Zechariah Dec 08, 2019

Pastor Rich continues in the Advent series titled What Are You Waiting For? In the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth from Luke 1:5-25, we can learn how to wait well. Learning to wait well has to do with dealing with the lies we believe about God. Lies like he doesn’t remember us, or remember our prayers, or that he has forgotten us. The only thing that God doesn’t remember is our sin! Come and be encouraged!

The Longest Way Home Dec 01, 2019

Pastor Shane Huey continues the series What Are you Waiting For? by taking a look at Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25.

Learning to Wait Well with John the Baptist Nov 24, 2019

Pastor Rich begins a new series for Advent with a sermon about how to be people who wait well. He will be talking about Israel waiting in exile; waiting for deliverance; waiting for God's Word, and he will also refer to scripture from Luke 3. Pastor Rich plans to give a Gospel call, so if you have been trained and are part of our Decision Prayer Team, please come ready to pray with those who stand to accept Jesus. The remainder of the Prayer Ministry Team should be ready to come forward when he calls for the Prayer Ministry Team for all other prayer needs. Please remember to look around after you pray for someone to see if anyone else desires prayer.

How to Overcome Temptation Nov 17, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan concludes the Just Pray series, and talks about how to overcome temptation using scripture from Matthew 6:13. He talks about the three marks of temptation and the times temptation is most likely to come and concludes with two prayers we can pray to help us overcome temptation.

Forgive Us Our Sins Nov 10, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill continues in the series called Just Pray, and looks at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. In this sermon Pastor Eric focus is on the phrase, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Nov 03, 2019

Pastor Charles Montgomery will continue our look at the Lord’s Prayer in the series called Just Pray this weekend with his sermon titled “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” from Matthew 6:11. Pastor Charles will show us how the Prince of Peace provides us with us a pattern of prayer that helps to appropriate our relationship with God. Our relationship with God ought to be characterized by thankfulness and dependence.

Your Kingdom Come Oct 27, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues in the series called Just Pray, and looks at the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Pastor Rich focus is on the phrase, “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on Earth as it is in Heaven.” Pastor Rich also talks about what God promises us when we pray for his kingdom to come. For the depressed it means celebration, and for the guilty it means forgiveness.

What the Lord's Prayer Tells Us About Who We Are Oct 20, 2019

Pastor Julia Pickerill delivers a message on looking at the first few words of the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:9-13, and considering how praying the "Our Father," invites us further into relationship with one another, and with our Father God.

Reveal Oct 13, 2019

Our guest speaker Julian Adams, who is amazingly gifted in the prophetic delivers a message for the communities of Vineyard Columbus' disciples who seek to experience God, love one another, and partner with Christ to heal the world.

The Jesus Way of Life Oct 06, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan delivers a powerful message on learning through a personal relationship with Jesus.

How God is Revealed Sep 29, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill delivers part 1 of a 2-week message focusing on the gifts of the Spirit. God gifts us each differently, however, we can use our different gifts to work together for the building up of the church.

The Holy Spirit & Power Sep 23, 2019

Pastor Julia Pickerill will continue in the Transforming Power for your Life series with the messaged entitled, "The Holy Spirit & Power." Pastor Julia talks about encountering the Holy Spirit through its power.

How to Know That You're a Child of God Sep 15, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan delivers a message entitled "How to Know that You're a Child of God." Pastor Rich helps us to explore what it means to be a child of our Father. How do we know that we are “Children of God”?

The Holy Spirit, Jesus, and Us Sep 08, 2019

Pastor Dr. Charles Montgomery delivers a message on understanding the Holy Spirit by seeing how the Holy Spirit helped Jesus.

The Spirit I Never Knew Sep 01, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan kicks off our new series with an introduction to the Holy Spirit in his sermon The Holy Spirit I Never Knew. Pastor Rich talks about confusion people have about the Holy Spirit and the various ways the Holy Spirit is pictured in Scripture. It is symbolized as a dove, as wind, and as a helper. What do these things mean? The Bible says the Spirit is God’s right hand. We can experience the touch of God through the Holy Spirit.

Never Give Up, Even When You Are Overwhelmed Aug 25, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill wraps up our Never Give Up series with his sermon Never Give Up where he talks through life being really full. It can be overwhelming with school starting and all our other obligations. How do we juggle it all? He will talk about how we can discern how God wants us to juggle our busy lives.

How to Live a Good and Meaningful Life Aug 18, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan preaches from the thought of living a good and meaningful life. The author of Hebrews teaches us in Hebrews 12 that life is a strenuous journey. We will endure suffering and suffering will produce in us growth and gratitude. We must be careful not to be trapped in bitterness when we suffer. We need to learn to forgive and continue on in our journey.

Cultivating Faith in Challenging Times Aug 11, 2019

Pastor Julia Pickerill continues in the Never Give Up series using the text from Hebrews 11:13-12:3 regarding the perfecting of the faith. Pastor Julia talks about how the early church dealt with specific challenges in their faith and how we can learn from those lessons today.

What's So Great About Faith? Aug 04, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues with our Never Give Up sermon series with a message entitled "What’s So Great About Faith?" He will be defining faith, looking at the examples of faith from Hebrews 11, and pointing out where is there room for doubt. Faith is not something we have just in the beginning of our walk with the Lord, it’s something we must continue to nurture throughout our lives. And for those who haven’t yet started on a journey of faith, this is a good time to begin.

Stay in the Boat! Jul 28, 2019

One of the troubling trends in America, mostly among young adults, but by no means confined to young adults, is the continuing movement of people away from church and away from Christian faith. Slightly more than one-third of all Millennials (ages 18-38) are unaffiliated with any faith. Now, that’s the highest percentage among any age group. The focus of this message is not on the failure of the church – what can the church do better to retain our people or to retain the young, but it really focuses on the responsibility of individuals for our own faith. What do you and I need to do to personally stay connected to faith and fellowship?

Nothing But The Blood of Jesus Jul 21, 2019

Pastor Dr. Charles Montgomery speaks about the efficacy of Christ’s blood for the remission of our sins as he continues in the series Never Give Up.

A New And Better Way Jul 14, 2019

Pastor Andy Saperstein continues our Never Give Up series with his sermon titled "A New and Better Way." Many of us are content to stick with what we know, our old things, and our old way of doing things. This was the case with the 1st century Jewish believers; they were being tempted to return to their old way of life. Jesus, however, had offered a new way of relating to God – a way to bring them into closer relationship with God. That way is available to us today too!

When God's Promises Seem to Fail Jul 07, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues into the sermon series "Never Give Up." Have you ever been in a situation where you doubted God's faithfulness? Pastor Rich talks about how to overcome your doubts whether you are new to Christianity or you're a long-time believer.

Never Give Up Even When Life Feels Dull Jun 30, 2019

Pastor Scott Engebretson preaches his sermon titled "Never Give Up Even When Life Feels Dull." Christians who have been in the church a long time sometimes start to feel dull spiritually. This passage of scripture encourages us to be sharp and to work toward keeping our sharpness. Pastor Scott give us some practical tools to keep us sharp spiritually.

Don't Miss Out on God's Rest! Jun 23, 2019

Pastor Amanda Nash continues in the book of Hebrews with her sermon titled "Don’t Miss Out on God’s Rest." Amanda helps us to discover that Jesus offers us a better rest – a rest that reconnects us with community and reminds us who we are and helps us to make room for others.

Consider Jesus Jun 16, 2019

Pastor Shane Huey continues into the study of Hebrews by looking at its third chapter. The author of Hebrews is challenging us to consider Jesus and to let his surpassing worth be the motivation to persevere in our faith.

The Danger of Drifting Jun 09, 2019

In this message, Dr. Charles Montgomery will be preaches on The Danger of Drifting. How do you know if you’re drifting from Jesus? The bottom line is that you must have your anchor in Jesus Christ so that you won’t drift away.

Never Give Up Jun 02, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan kicks off a new sermon series titled Never Give Up. This summer-long series is a verse-by-verse preaching through the entire book of Hebrews. Rich starts by giving some background information about the book of Hebrews. This letter was addressed to Jewish believers who were being significantly persecuted. The great temptation for the Jewish believers was to slide back into their old ways to avoid persecution. A modern-day example of this same type of persecution are churches in China. There is huge pressure economically and socially to pull out of the church. The author of Hebrews holds up Jesus as the One to whom all Scripture points. How do we hold on? By lifting our eyes up to Jesus!

Never Forget! May 26, 2019

Pastor Rich wraps up the Overcomers series with his sermon titled Never Forget! 166 times in the Bible we’re told to remember. A fundamental problem in our lives and in the Bible is forgetting. In the Bible, Passover (in the Old Testament) and Communion (in the New Testament) are both wonderful examples of remembering. The way we grow spiritually is to remember the pain of sin and remember the grace of God.

How God's Comfort Helps Us Overcome May 19, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues the Overcomers series with the sermon about overcoming our past. He interviews Nicole Bromley about being abused by her stepfather and how she overcame her circumstances to help others in similar situations.

A Mother's Overcoming Love May 12, 2019

Pastor Charles Montgomery continues the Overcomers series with his sermon titled "A Mother's Overcoming Love."

Overcoming Through Forgiveness May 06, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan interviews Bill Pelke for the "Overcomers" series. Bill’s grandmother was brutally murdered by 4 teenagers in the late 80’s. Bill felt the Lord's call for him to radically forgive and work to help the 15-year-old girl who ended up on Indiana’s death row. Bill tells his story of radical forgiveness and Rich follows up with a short message about how and why God calls us to forgive.

Overcoming the Prison You Find Yourself In Apr 28, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill kicks off our latest series called Overcomers. In life many of us have been challenged by adversity. We are challenged by our past. We’re challenged by people, by circumstances, by addictions, by our own bad choices, by cultural pressures, by sickness and so on. Did you know through the power of Christ you can overcome any challenge that you face? This series features real-life stories of people who have overcome personal challenges such as imprisonment, the murder of a loved one and sexual abuse, and came out victorious. If you’re facing a personal challenge, you don’t have to settle where you are - in Christ you too can be an overcomer!

How to Ensure That You Will Never Die Apr 21, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan preaches an Easter message called "How to Ensure That You Will Never Die." Have you noticed that America is really schizophrenic about death? Entertainment offers a lot of death and blogs are self-indulgent about letting others watch their death (of cancer, etc.) creating a virtual world of death. But in our own families, we often don’t talk about death. This Easter weekend, we will look through John 11 and explore a Christian view of death. Jesus says, “Whoever believes in me will never die.” Why should we believe that?

A Celebration of God's Faithfulness Apr 14, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan talks about the expression of God’s faithfulness, which has been calling us, preserving us, and fighting for us over the years. We can respond to God with loyalty and commitment back to him.

How to Become a Generous Giver Apr 07, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan shares a message on the biblical foundation of what it means to be generous in giving, whether it is through finances, spirituality, kindness, or love.

How to Defeat Your Goliaths Mar 31, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan talks about risky faith and how to step into something when you are really fearful, and then he will relate it to stepping out in this campaign. What gave David courage to face his fears? Let’s find out together!

The Secrets God Tells Mar 24, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill preaches on the manifold wisdom of God being revealed through the church. God loves the church and wants to show up in powerful ways through the church. He also wants to reveal himself to individual people. He wants to reignite people and call them to ministry. Eric also talks about our campuses and serving in our neighborhoods. Jesus wants us to serve our community in His name!

Passing the Torch to the Next Generation Mar 17, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues The Story Continues campaign series with “Passing the Torch to the Next Generation.” We look at how Moses passes the torch to Joshua as the leader of the children of Israel in Numbers 27:12-23.

Preparing for a Miracle Mar 10, 2019

Pastor Rich continues with "The Story Continues" campaign series with his next sermon entitled, “Preparing for a Miracle." He’ll take a look at the feeding of the 5,000 story in John 6:1-15 and talk about the belief in miracles in Jesus’ time and in the life of the church today.

The Story Continues Mar 03, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan gives the overall structure of the campaign and talks about discipleship and being part of God’s big story. He also talks about the elements of a great story, the big elements in God’s big story including Creation, making people in the image of God, and conflict resolution.

Parenting with a Purpose Feb 24, 2019

Pastor Eric Pickerill wraps up the Family Matters series with the sermon entitled "Parenting with a Purpose." Eric teaches about how to parent well as a Jesus follower.

How to Overcome Family Mess Feb 17, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues the Family Matters sermon series with a sermon called “How to Overcome Family Mess.” Our text is the story of Joseph and his brothers from Genesis 42:1-13; 45:1-7. Our families have problems – addiction, abuse, lying, etc. When we become a new creation in Christ, we don’t magically get healed of our problems, but when we allow God into those problems he can heal us. And we have a new family – the church – to walk alongside us in our journey.

A Simple Truth About Being Single Feb 10, 2019

Pastor Julia Pickerill continues in the sermon series “Family Matters” with her sermon titled “A Simple Truth About Being Single.” She uses the text from 1 Corinthians 7 and will talk about what God calls those who are single to – whether they have chosen to be single or not.

The Meaning of Marriage Feb 03, 2019

Pastor Rich starts a new sermon series “Family Matters”. What are families for? How is marriage supposed to work? How do I get along with my parents? Is childraising designed to make parents crazy? What if I’m single? Does it matter that I’ve spent my whole life in a family and still don’t know how “normal” families are supposed to function? If you have any of these questions, God has answers! Join us as we focus on family matters and most importantly why family matters to God. In his sermon, Pastor Rich talks about the roles men and women play in marriage and how Christ needs to be the center of marriage for it to be successful.

The Courage of Change Jan 27, 2019

Rich Nathan wraps up the series “The Challenge of Change” with a sermon entitled “The Courage of Change.” Rahab shows up in the New Testament repeatedly even though she was a fairly obscure figure in the Old Testament. Pastor Rich talks about her courage to overcome her past and courage to overcome her culture.

Commit to Change Jan 20, 2019

Dr. Charles Montgomery will be looking at the story of Joshua and Jericho. Some of the lessons we can learn from the story are that there are some times to be silent and that your actions speak louder than words.

The Cost of Change Jan 13, 2019

Pastor Rich Nathan continues in his sermon series this weekend preaching from Hebrews 11:24-28. Rich talks about people of privilege who give up that privilege for others, like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Call to Change Jan 06, 2019

You have probably heard it said that the only thing that is constant in life is change. But what do you do when one season ends and another one begins? Life changes can be stressful and challenging because we do not know what comes next. So, how do you navigate life’s biggest transitions? And how do we, as a church, navigate changes in our church life together? Senior Pastor Rich Nathan kicks off a new sermon series entitled "The Challenge of Change" by looking toward the future with his sermon titled "The Call to Change." He will use the text from Hebrews 11:8-10. Rich also discusses his succession plan with an announcement during the sermon.

It's Working Jan 01, 2019

For over 250 years, Watch Night has been celebrated as a rich and diverse tradition of Christians anticipating the new year. But what is watch night? It's believed the first watch night services were held by Moravian Christians in Eastern Europe on December 31st 1733. Two decades later English Pastor John Wesley incorporated watch night services into the Methodist Church. Over the next 100 years, watch night services grew in popularity throughout the United States in both white and African-American congregations. On the eve of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation, free and enslaved African-Americans held watch night services throughout the country on December 31st 1862. Today, Christians from around the world gather to watch for and welcome God's presence in the new year. As a diverse Community who follows Jesus, we at Vineyard Columbus also share in this rich tradition. This New Year's Eve, Pastor Charles Montgomery preached a message titled “It’s Working”... A message on identifying and recognizing your growth through God, whether you see it or not.

Faces Around the Manger (5pm) Dec 24, 2018

Faces Around the Manger (10pm) Dec 24, 2018

Be Still and Know That I Am God Dec 23, 2018

Pastor Andy Saperstein preaches from Psalm 46 with his topic, “Be Still and Know that I Am God.” He shares his insights to living God-wardly… living toward God day by day, creating rhythms of rest and solitude in our daily lives, and cultivating attentiveness to those around us.

Jesus: The Revelation of God Dec 23, 2018

Pastor Julia Pickerill continues with the “Four-Part Harmony” sermon series as she talks about Jesus: The Revelation of God. Jesus is our beginning. He is our light and life and our revelation. What does it mean for us to be in connection with Christ? What does it mean to “plug in” to God?

Jesus: The Minister of Welcome Dec 16, 2018

As we get one step closer to celebrating Christmas, Pastor Rich Nathan continues with the “Four-Part Harmony” sermon series as he preaches from Luke and talking about the inclusivity of Luke’s gospel. Luke’s gospel shows us that Jesus is the Savior of the World. The sermon focuses in on four incidents in the book of Luke to see this picture – Jesus’ love for women, the poor and Gentiles.

Jesus: A Different Kind of Messiah Dec 09, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan teaches about Jesus: The Suffering Servant of God. He will focus on the kind of Messiah Jesus was. The Disciples didn’t understand him. They understood in part, but not in full – they understood he was Messiah, but not what kind of Messiah he was. Rich will be examining Christian leadership based on two stories of healing the blind in Mark 8 and 10.

Jesus: The Fulfiller of God's Promises Dec 02, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan starts our 2018 Advent series “Four-Part Harmony” by looking at the gospels. In this sermon, he uses text from Matthew 1-2. Matthew is the most Jewish of the gospels. Matthew insists that following Jesus is real Judaism. This is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Rich also emphasizes the faithfulness of God as he always keeps his promises.

Engaging the Spirit Nov 25, 2018

In this sermon, Pastor Eric Pickerill preaches on "Engaging the Spirit." In this text we see an invitation to do the work with the Holy Spirit. God uses regular people like Philip – the key aspect for Philip is to make himself available. What would it look like for our church to be available to the Holy Spirit? We want to be a boundary-crossing church.

Eating With Others: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality Nov 18, 2018

Pastor Hannah Engebretson preaches on the idea of practicing radically, ordinary hospitality. Her message is a continuation in the sermon series The E-word.

How to Express Jesus Nov 11, 2018

Pastor Rich continues his sermon series titled The E Word discussing the topic of expressing Jesus. Christians are called to be the light of the world, shining with the light of Jesus in us. What would it look like if all that Jesus is – just, full of integrity, awesomely creative, making peace, being merciful – was expressed through his people?

How to Be an Encourager Nov 04, 2018

Pastor Rich begins a new sermon series titled The E-word. In this sermon, Rich’s topic will be Encouraging Others. Evangelism and, indeed, spiritual conversations are becoming harder for people to engage in in our increasingly secular world. But there are many “pre-evangelistic” strategies which can lead to fruitful evangelistic opportunities. One of them is to be an encourager. Rich will use Barnabas as an example of being an encourager.

A Different Way to be Authentic Oct 29, 2018

In the ancient Middle East you couldn’t tell the difference between the sheep and the goats. How do you know the difference between authentic Christians and hypocrites? Rich shares how we can be the authentic Christians we are called to be.

A Different Understanding of our Talents Oct 22, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues in the Making A Difference series with the topic "A Different Understanding of our Talents." The call regardless of our situation is to improve upon our talents. No matter our circumstance everyone must improve upon what we’re doing for the sake of Christ.

Redefining Greatness Oct 15, 2018

As we continue our sermon series "Making a Difference," Pastor Shane Huey speaks on how greatness is truly defined.

A Different Understanding of Ourselves Oct 08, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan launches a new sermon series this weekend entitled Making A Difference. One of the most fundamental ways that we human beings find meaning in life is by making a difference. Every one of us has a need to have our lives count for something. In this series, we’ll talk about how each of us can be difference makers. This sermon is about seeing ourselves as servants. What is our identity? Are we available to God? Service to God is the ultimate freedom. When I put myself under another person, that’s bondage. But when I put myself under the Lord, that’s freeing. There are some things that you gain when you make yourself available to the Lord.

Reveal Oct 01, 2018

Guest speaker Juian Adams speaks a prophetic word on bringing our heavenly dreams to reality through the word of God.

Surely God is...Good? Sep 24, 2018

Pastor Charles Montgomery speaks about overcoming doubt and using text from Psalm 73. The sermon take a tour through radical doubt to the goodness of God.

What Do You Do When You Can’t Find God Sep 17, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues his series, When Life is Unfair. We have three different phases in life: orientation, disorientation, reorientation. Orientation is when everything is going well. When we are disoriented, we often ask ourselves, “How do I get back to place of stability? How do I get out of this pit?” And as we try to reorient our lives, some use spiritual nostalgia – trying to get back to a place in our past. But instead we need to move forward to what God is providing next in our lives.

How to Look More Like Jesus Sep 10, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues into the series, When Life is Unfair, with the sermon topic How to Look More Like Jesus. He will focus on text from James 1:2-4, 12-14. Maturing as Christians is not a given or automatic. The sad truth is that other than in religious practice, Christians are statistically indistinguishable from non-Christian neighbors regarding race, sexual behaviors, divorce, and domestic violence. God uses trials to bring about maturity.

How God Comforts People in Pain Sep 03, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues his sermon series When Life is Unfair with "How God Comforts People in Pain." One of the main ways that God comforts is through his people. Rich will be preaching from 2 Corinthians as well as share stories from our Support for Life ministry where people were able to come alongside others to comfort one another.

Lies That Destroy Aug 27, 2018

Pastor Eric Pickerill looks at how the unfairness of life is compounded by lies that we believe about why life is unfair in the first place. It’s not just that we experience pain in life, but we also believe lies that make that pain worse.

Standing Strong in a Time of War Aug 20, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues his series "When Life is Unfair." Why is life so hard? We are not fighting with flesh and blood. There is real evil. This is a war. We are called to take a stand and put on our full armor. As you might suspect, Rich’s message focuses on Ephesians 6.

When a Child of God Suffers Aug 13, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan continues in his series, When Life is Unfair. Rich talks about how to live in God’s waiting room – living between the times. He touches on praying, hoping and groaning. We can’t exhaustively explain why things happen the way they do, but we can still live successfully. He will focus on the text from Romans 8:18-27.

Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Aug 06, 2018

Pastor Rich Nathan starts a new series "When Life is Unfair." What do you do when nothing seems to be going your way? Some of us ask, “Why me?” Or “What is God trying to tell me?” How you choose to respond to the difficult things that can happen to you can mean the difference between a life of anger or joy. Everything happens for a reason, and that reason is your spiritual growth in Christ. In this series, we explore what you can do when life takes a turn that just does not seem fair. We will begin in the book of Job and discover why bad things happen to good people.

The Unexpected and Ongoing Call of the Comeback Jul 30, 2018

Pastor Scott Engebretson brings our Major Lessons from Minor Prophets series to an en with his message from the book of Haggai. There are miracles in life, unexpected comebacks. Scott invites us to build something for the kingdom – for the future.

What Does God Require of Us? Jul 23, 2018

Pastor Andy Saperstein continues our series, Major Lessons from Minor Prophet. Andy teaches about how justice, mercy and walking humbly with our God when demonstrated together make a well-rounded believer.

The God of the Underdog Jul 17, 2018

Pastor Eric Pickerill continues in our series, Major Lessons from Minor Prophets. He speaks on why we love underdogs and how God defines an underdog. Through Nahum, we will take a look at justice for God’s people, God making things right for the weak and vulnerable, and God’s power or evil and darkness.

The God of Second Chances Jul 09, 2018

Pastor Charles Montgomery picks up where Pastor Lorie Kaufman-Rees left off in our Major Lessons from Minor Prophets series. His focus will be coming from the book of Jonah. His three main points of focus are Jonah’s disobedience, Jonah’s downfall and Jonah’s deliverance.

How God Deals With Pride Jul 03, 2018

Have you ever wondered why we call Jonah, Micah, Amos, Obadiah and others the ‘minor’ prophets? Certainly, it’s not because their messages were any less important. Sometimes God used these prophets to proclaim major truths, denounce sin and even predict the future! Other times God used them to show God’s truth through various events in their lives. In this series, we will explore big truths from these little books with big messages.

It's the End of the World as We Know It...and the Art of the Impossible Jun 26, 2018

Have you ever wondered why we call Jonah, Micah, Amos, Obadiah and others the ‘minor’ prophets? Certainly, it’s not because their messages were any less important. Sometimes God used these prophets to proclaim major truths, denounce sin and even predict the future! Other times God used them to show God’s truth through various events in their lives. In this series, we will explore big truths from these little books with big messages.

The Promise of the Spirit Jun 18, 2018

Have you ever wondered why we call Jonah, Micah, Amos, Obadiah and others the ‘minor’ prophets? Certainly, it’s not because their messages were any less important. Sometimes God used these prophets to proclaim major truths, denounce sin and even predict the future! Other times God used them to show God’s truth through various events in their lives. In this series, we will explore big truths from these little books with big messages.

Love That Will Not Let Me Go Jun 12, 2018

Have you ever wondered why we call Jonah, Micah, Amos, Obadiah and others the ‘minor’ prophets? Certainly, it’s not because their messages were any less important. Sometimes God used these prophets to proclaim major truths, denounce sin and even predict the future! Other times God used them to show God’s truth through various events in their lives. In this series, we will explore big truths from these little books with big messages.

Sustaining a Spirit of Excellence Jun 04, 2018

Have you ever wondered why we call Jonah, Micah, Amos, Obadiah and others the ‘minor’ prophets? Certainly, it’s not because their messages were any less important. Sometimes God used these prophets to proclaim major truths, denounce sin and even predict the future! Other times God used them to show God’s truth through various events in their lives. In this series, we will explore big truths from these little books with big messages.

Love is a Commitment May 28, 2018

Treating People as If They Matter May 21, 2018

Love Starts at Home May 14, 2018

Bridling the Tongue as an Act of Love May 07, 2018

Love is Welcoming Apr 30, 2018

Love is Patient Apr 23, 2018

Love Enough to Forgive Apr 16, 2018

Love is More Than a Feeling Apr 09, 2018

Jesus Our Savior Apr 01, 2018

Jesus Our King Mar 26, 2018

Jesus the Suffering Servant of God Mar 19, 2018

Jesus the Revolutionary Mar 11, 2018

Jesus Our Healer Mar 04, 2018

Jesus Our Teacher Feb 25, 2018

The Jesus of History Feb 19, 2018

Called to Share the Good News Feb 11, 2018

Called to Experience More of God Feb 04, 2018

Called to Work Together with Others Jan 28, 2018

Called to Give Jan 21, 2018

Called to Serve (Without Quitting) Jan 14, 2018

Called to God Jan 07, 2018

Watch Night - A New Year's Eve Service 2018 Jan 01, 2018

Watch Night - A New Year's Eve Service 2018, by Charles Montgomery

A Pure and Simple Devotion Dec 31, 2017

A Pure and Simple Devotion, by Andy Saperstein

Sing, Choirs of Angels Dec 25, 2017

Sing, Choirs of Angels, by Rich Nathan

The Song of Zechariah Dec 17, 2017

The Song of Zechariah, by Rich Nathan

The Song of Mary Dec 10, 2017

The Song of Mary, by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian and What We Know Dec 03, 2017

The Authentic Christian and What We Know, by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian and Love Nov 26, 2017

The Authentic Christian and Love by Julia Pickerill

The Authentic Christian and Discernment Nov 20, 2017

The Authentic Christian and Discernment by Scott Engebretson

The Authentic Christian and Brotherly Love Nov 12, 2017

The Authentic Christian and Brotherly Love by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian an Life Change Nov 05, 2017

The Authentic Christian an Life Change by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian and the Last Days Oct 29, 2017

The Authentic Christian and the Last Days by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian and Fellowship with God Oct 22, 2017

The Authentic Christian and Fellowship with God by Dr. Charles A. Montgomery, Jr.

The Authentic Christian and Sin Oct 15, 2017

The Authentic Christian and Sin by Rich Nathan

The Authentic Christian and the Incarnation Oct 08, 2017

70% of Americans say they believe in Jesus but a much smaller percentage actually attempts to live as if Jesus is Lord. How do we know if we are real deal Christians or if our Christianity is mere profession? In this series, we will explore the book of 1 John-- letters that were written to help people in the early Church discover whether they were truly authentic Christians.

30 Years of Following the Holy Spirit (Audio) Sep 24, 2017

Pastor Rich reflects on the Holy Spirit's Guidance on our Celebration Weekend to mark 30 years of being a Vineyard Church and 30 years of Rich being our Senior Pastor.

30 Years of Following the Spirit: Subversive Justice (Audio) Sep 17, 2017

30 Year Acknowledgement: Richard Stern Sep 16, 2017

30 Years of following the Spirit in Worship (Audio) Sep 10, 2017

Pastor Rich continues the series "30 Years of Following the Spirit" by examining our call to worship the Lord in Spirit and truth.

30 Years of Experiencing the Holy Spirit (Audio) Sep 03, 2017

Pastor Rich begins our month long series celebrating the church's 30th anniversary as a Vineyard church with a sermon about experiencing the Holy Spirit.

Finding Joy in God's Presence (Audio) Aug 27, 2017

Finding Joy while We Wait (Audio) Aug 20, 2017

In this message, Pastor Rich reminds us that God sometimes makes us wait. It is often through pain, suffering and waiting that God helps us grow and be transformed. And as we grow, we can find joy in waiting.

Finding Joy in God's Salvation (Audio) Aug 13, 2017

The Chilean miners felt joy when they were rescued from the collapsed mine. A young man felt joy when he was adopted and became a part of a family. These stories illustrate how joy should be our natural response to God because of the salvation we...

Finding Joy in God's Creation (Audio) Aug 06, 2017

Pastor Rich examines the idea of finding joy in God's Creation to start the new sermon series "Living a Joyful Life". The word joy is found in the New Testament more than the words love and grace and so we can conclude that joy is the mark of...

Lord, Am I Envious? (Audio) Jul 30, 2017

To finish our Silent Killers series, Pastor Rich discusses the motivations, consequences, and the cure for envy.

What do we do about Bitterness? (Audio) Jul 23, 2017

Living By Faith And Not In Fear (Audio) Jul 16, 2017

The Antidote to Shame (Audio) Jul 09, 2017

We Fall Down (Audio) Jul 09, 2017

How Should We Deal with Feeling Guilty (Audio) Jul 02, 2017

Pastor Rich continues his Silent Killers series with a sermon about guilt and how we can deal with it in a spiritually healthy way.

How to Find Self-Worth (Audio) Jun 25, 2017

Many people grapple with finding self-worth. In traditional societies, people often find their self-worth from others. In our own culture, many people look inside themselves to find self-worth. Pastor Rich lays out for us how we don't want to look...

Finding Hope in an Age of Despair (Audio) Jun 18, 2017

Sadly, the side effects of despair have reached epidemic proportions in our society. Convinced that life won't get better, millions of American citizens have begun abusing drugs to the point of overdose. Young people are attempting suicide at...

I Wish I Had... (Audio) Jun 11, 2017

You're Never Too Young to be Used by God (Audio) Jun 04, 2017

On this Recognition Sunday, Pastor Rich wrapped up The Making of a Leader series with a special message for the young people in our congregation - we're never too young to be used by God.

The Three Marks of a Dangerous Leader (Audio) May 28, 2017

We entrust quite a bit of our well-being to leaders. We trust them with everything from our physical well-being to our financial and even emotional well-being. But what happens when leadership is unhealthy and has a negative or even toxic impact on...

Servant Leadership (Audio) May 21, 2017

Looking for Leaders (Audio) May 14, 2017

What does the Bible Really Teach about Women Leading in the Church (Audio) May 07, 2017

1 Timothy chapter 2 has been interpreted for hundreds of years in a way that has prevented women from holding positions of leadership in various religious groups. As a result, countless women have internalized the idea that they are inferior to men...

Leading by Praying (Audio) Apr 30, 2017

We can find such a wide variety of leadership advice from so many sources. Some wise and tenured leaders will tell us things like, "Be confident and competent!" And on the other hand, less seasoned but passionate leaders may encourage us not...

What I'd Say to a Young Leader (Audio) Apr 23, 2017

Pastor Rich kicked off the new sermon series "The Making of a Leader" this week. Over the next several weeks, we will look at 1 Timothy and see how the Apostle Paul advised Timothy to be the leader that God called him to be. This week, in...

Fake News, Real News, Good News (Audio) Apr 16, 2017

There are individuals and companies alike that make a profit based upon how many people they can get to pay attention to the news they spread-- regardless of its authenticity. And, as a result, it has become difficult for most of us to tell the...

Good Friday 2017: The Reason for the Cross (Audio) Apr 14, 2017

A World Fully Alive (Audio) Apr 09, 2017

Surely, we all want to be whole. We all want to share long, healthy lives with our loved ones. We all want to experience joy and to see the conflict, struggle and pain in our lives wiped away for good. In this sermon, Pastor Rich unpacks the meaning...

Fully Alive Recap Video Apr 08, 2017

Becoming Financially Alive (Audio) Apr 02, 2017

Money affects nearly every aspect of our lives-- our relational, emotional and even physical lives. And when we have more desires or plans than we have money, the effects of the resulting stress can be devastating. Financial stress has been linked...

Becoming Emotionally Alive (Audio) Mar 26, 2017

The circumstances of life naturally send our emotions from one end of the spectrum to another. On a good day, when things are going smoothly and all of our plans unfold without any snags, we tend to feel content and peaceful. But if we happen to lose...

Becoming Relationally Alive (Audio) Mar 19, 2017

We have become an incredibly divided world filled with increasingly isolated people. Despite lightning-fast and nearly universal access to information via the internet, few agree on what truth is. And even though millions of people can communicate...

Becoming Physically Alive (Audio) Mar 12, 2017

Many of us would like to be able to climb a few flights of stairs comfortably or play with our pets without feeling out of breath. Others of us would eventually like to run a 5K for the first time. But regardless of our physical fitness goals...

Becoming Spiritually Alive (Audio) Mar 05, 2017

There are times we may feel weighed down, unhappy, or even disappointed with the state of our lives. We may have everything going for us and still feel discouraged and unfulfilled. In this sermon, Pastor Rich helps us identify and own up to this...

Setting Goals to Become Fully Alive (Audio) Feb 26, 2017

Pastor Rich set up our upcoming Fully Alive campaign by reminding us that goal setting is biblical. As our church looks into becoming more Fully Alive during the season of Lent, Pastor Rich encouraged everyone to set goals to become more spiritually...

Mission Impossible (Audio) Feb 19, 2017

In the life of a secret agent, there is no alternative option for a secret mission. No matter how difficult or even impossible the mission seems, its outcome is non-negotiable-- it must be completed. In this sermon, Dr. Charles Montgomery turns our...

Called Beyond Anyone's Expectations (Audio) Feb 12, 2017

It's easy to grow complacent and settled into the cultural expectations that often confine our choices. But God often calls us outside of those expectations-- regardless of our age, our gender, or our life situation. Pastor Rich challenges us to...

What Does It Mean to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit? (Audio) Feb 05, 2017

Research as shown that the most lasting and fulfilling happiness there is doesn't come from buying more things-- it comes from collecting more meaningful experiences. We are beginning to crave a great experience more than we crave the next...

Growing Up Through God's Word (Audio) Jan 29, 2017

Many of us look around us and find that our search for truth is often an unfruitful one. We are confused by the nearly universal idea that there are no universal standards of truth to find. We are discouraged by unreliable cultural leaders who seek...

What does a Mature Christian Look Like? (Audio) Jan 22, 2017

Jesus's Sermon on the Mount (Matthew, chapters 5-7) teaches His followers how to mold their thoughts, words and actions according to their Faith. By molding both our internal and external lives according to our Faith, we become mature Christians...

Why Don't Christians Grow? (Audio) Jan 15, 2017

As he continues the series "Spiritual but not Religious?", Pastor Rich examines the importance of being part of a Christian community to inspire spiritual growth. There are dozens of commands in the New Testament that we cannot do on our...

What on Earth is the Church for? (Audio) Jan 08, 2017

More and more people are describing themselves as spiritual but not religious. And many of the people who describe themselves this way have felt disappointed with their experiences in church and believe their communities outside of the church provide...

A Resolution to Worship (Audio) Jan 01, 2017

In this sermon, Pastor Scott challenges us to enter 2017 having made a resolution to worship – to have our lives revolve around Jesus, to live a 24/7 life of worship that changes our hearts, and to make the commitment to gather and sing together week...

Leave Your Baggage Behind (Audio) Dec 31, 2016

God created all of us for a purpose. But sometimes, baggage (our hurts, habits, or hardships) can hinder us from walking in God's purpose for our lives. In this message, Dr. Charles Montgomery examines the life of King Saul to highlight the...

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Audio) Dec 24, 2016

You can tell how well someone knows another person by how he or she addresses that person. If the name someone uses to address another person remains formal like "sir" or "ma'am", chances are he or she isn't too familiar...

Christmas Eve -- 11pm - VC 20 Something (Audio) Dec 24, 2016

God Remembers (Audio) Dec 18, 2016

Faith to Finish Well (Audio) Dec 11, 2016

Faith to Lay Your Isaac Down (Audio) Dec 04, 2016

What is it that you love more than anything else-- that you treasure deeply and would have the most difficulty releasing over to God? If Abraham were asked this question, he would likely have said, "My beloved son, Isaac." Isaac was...

Faith to Overcome Family Pain (Audio) Nov 27, 2016

Faith that Breaks the Power of Sin (Audio) Nov 20, 2016

In our Western culture, we don't often think of cowardice -- much less do we think of cowardice as a sin. In this sermon, Pastor Rich examines the root, consequence and defeat of cowardice in Abraham's life. We are challenged to search our...

Faith to Wrestle with God (Audio) Nov 13, 2016

Faith that Doesn't Limit Almighty God (Audio) Nov 06, 2016

In this sermon, Pastor Rich continues his series on the life of Abraham, "The Journey of Faith". Our faith shouldn't limit God, but there are several ways that Christians do limit God - through their impatience, passivity and...

Faith to Wait (Audio) Oct 30, 2016

Finding God in All Things (Audio) Oct 23, 2016

Pastor Rich continues The Journey of Faith series with "Finding God in All Things". We go through seasons of difficulty and dissatisfaction, but our faith will grow when we are able to find God in all things.

What Does it Mean to Have Christian Faith? (Audio) Oct 16, 2016

What does it mean to have Christian faith? Pastor Rich shows us through the life of Abram that Christian faith is shown when we don't allow fear to control our lives, when we rely on God's protection, when we believe in God's Word and when we receive...

Faith in God's Provision (Audio) Oct 09, 2016

In this sermon, Pastor Rich looks at the Way of Abram and the Way of Lot in Exodus 13. Abram made mistakes, but continued on a path of faith toward God. Lot instead chose to be more self-reliant by taking matters into his own hands. Pastor Rich...

Faith to Begin the Journey (Audio) Oct 02, 2016

Our new series, "The Journey of Faith" examine the faithful life of Abraham. In this message, Pastor Rich demonstrates how Abraham modeled a life of faith for us in the Old Testament. Like Abraham, we should follow God's call on our...

Can Blacks and Whites Live Together in Peace (Audio) Sep 25, 2016

Pastor Rich and Dr. Charles Montgomery share the pulpit to deliver a powerful message about the joys and the challenges of building a multi-ethnic congregation. Both share pieces of their personal journey that lead to catalytic moments of change...

How to Build a Multi-Generational Church (Audio) Sep 18, 2016

God did not intend for us to worship with and build community in just one generation. He calls us to build a multi-generational church. In this sermon, Pastor Rich describes God's intention for the church to break down dividing walls of age.

Can the Rich and the Poor Live Together in Peace? (Audio) Sep 11, 2016

Do you treat people different based on their appearance, status, or income? In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses how showing favoritism contradicts our faith and how the rich and poor need each other.

Can Democrats and Republicans Live Together in Peace (Audio) Sep 04, 2016

Pastor Rich started a new sermon series, Different Together, with a sermon on how people with differing political views can live together in peace. He touched on four C's that should mark the way Christians engage in politics: having Character...

When We Wound Ourselves (Audio) Aug 28, 2016

Wounded by Shattered Dreams and Dashed Hopes (Audio) Aug 21, 2016

Sometimes life doesn't turn out the way we planned it. In this message, Pastor Rich talks about how even when things aren't going well, we can hold onto God's word and his ultimate purposes.

When People Wound (Audio) Aug 14, 2016

Forgiveness is at the core of Christianity. Christians are called to forgive in all circumstances. In this sermon, Pastor Rich lays out the five M's of forgiveness: measure, meaning, myths, method and motive.

When a Church Wounds (Audio) Aug 07, 2016

Spiritual abuse isn't often talked about in churches. In this sermon, Pastor Rich looks at wounds caused by leaders in the church and how God can heal us from those wounds.

The Power of Dealing with Reality (Audio) Jul 31, 2016

What You See Is What You Get (Audio) Jul 24, 2016

Loyalty for the Long Haul (Audio) Jul 17, 2016

Can I Get a Witness? (Audio) Jul 10, 2016

In difficult times we often ask, "where is God? and "is God sovereign?" In this message Dr. Charles Montgomery examines how both King Belshazzar and the prophet Daniel respond to God's sovereignty. He ends the message with a word...

I, Nebuchadnezzar (Audio) Jul 03, 2016

As we move on to the fourth chapter of Daniel, Pastor Rich reminds us that the root of every other sin is pride. As Rich examines Nebuchadnezzar's pride we learn the reasons we become prideful and how to change.

Where Do You Draw the Line? (Audio) Jun 26, 2016

Pastor Rich uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to illustrate the tough decisions we have to make as Christians in a secular world. When is it okay to go along with culture and when should Christian's take a stand? In this message Rich...

Opening Minds That Are Closed to God (Audio) Jun 19, 2016

Daniel and his friends were in a land that was hostile to God. The Babylonians (and many people in our culture today) believe that we live in a universe that is closed to God or anything beyond the Natural. Pastor Rich compares this worldview to...

How to Live Successfully in Babylon (Audio) Jun 12, 2016

Christians ought to feel uncomfortable in whatever culture they live because they are not merely citizens of their country, but also citizens of the Kingdom of God. In this sermon, Pastor Rich begins a series that explores how Daniel and his friends...

The Greatest Commencement Speech Ever Given (Audio) Jun 05, 2016

In this message, Pastor Rich recognizes those in our congregation that are making transitions and graduating. He gives words of counsel and encouragement that apply to everyone when they are going through transitions in life.

Love, Just Love: Staying on Track (Audio) May 29, 2016

Friendship Love (Audio) May 22, 2016

Friendship is one of the chief ways that we experience love in this world but study after study has found that intimate friendships in America are on the decline. In this sermon, Pastor Rich speaks of the amazing opportunity we have to experience the...

Faithful Love (Audio) May 15, 2016

It's fascinating that many of the most popular loves songs are about cheating and unfaithfulness when most people's desire for love is to find someone who they can totally trust. The deepest desire of the human heart is to find someone who will...

Compassionate Love: You Can Come Home (Audio) May 08, 2016

Calling Teens to the Good Life: Hayley's HOST Story May 01, 2016

Tough Love (Audio) May 01, 2016

We often think that love is the opposite of discipline. Many parents struggle to discipline and set boundaries for their children because they think it's too much work or they want their kids to like them. In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about...

Fatherly Love (Audio) Apr 24, 2016

Many in America grow up with an emotionally or physically absent father. Study after study shows the importance of having a father figure in young people's lives. In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about our perfect Father that is eager to adopt...

Persevering Love (Audio) Apr 17, 2016

Every human being on earth desires to find a love that will never give up on them. In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about our salvation in Jesus and God's persevering love. God our Father will never leave us or forsake us. His love will never...

Cross-Shaped Love (Audio) Apr 10, 2016

People have many different definitions of love, but when Christians define what love is we don't go to a dictionary, we go to the cross! God revolutionized our understanding of love when he gave his son to die on the cross for our sins. In this...

Joyful: Syreeta's Baptism Story Apr 10, 2016

Rooted in Love (Audio) Apr 03, 2016

Jesus Is Not a Ghost (Audio) Mar 27, 2016

In this Easter message Pastor Rich explains why Jesus' physical, bodily resurrection matters.

Impatient on the Way to Sunday? - Good Friday 2016 (Audio) Mar 25, 2016

A Life of Celebration (Audio) Mar 20, 2016

Many people think of Christians as somber and boring but the founder of the faith was anything but dull. So many of Jesus' stories involve parties, great banquets and celebrations. In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about why we should celebrate...

Una Vida de Compasion Sermon (Audio) Mar 13, 2016

The Courageous Life (Audio) Mar 13, 2016

Compassion in The Good Life: Savorn's Story Mar 06, 2016

A Life of Compassion (Audio) Mar 06, 2016

Why don't we feel the same compassion that Jesus felt toward people in need? In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about what causes our hearts to shrink and how we can grow our hearts of compassion.

A Life of Character (Audio) Feb 28, 2016

While we spend tons of time in the United States taking personality tests to make hiring decisions, build teams, and assess our marriage partners, most of us have never seen a character test designed to measure our degree of honesty, morality, or...

Character in The Good Life: John's Story Feb 28, 2016

A Life of Calling (Audio) Feb 21, 2016

We have all been asked the question, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" but how do we find the answer? How do we discover the life God created us to live? In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses how to understand our identity and calling.

Calling in The Good Life: Brenda and Ron's Story Feb 21, 2016

The Good Life (Audio) Feb 14, 2016

Everyone wants to live the good life! Many try to find it by accumulating wealth or finding fame. Others search for the good life by looking inside themselves to find happiness. In this sermon, Pastor Rich suggests looking to Jesus as our model of the...

Wanting The Good Life: Roxi's Story Feb 14, 2016

Ash Wednesday Message 2016 (Audio) Feb 10, 2016

Making a Commitment to Share our Faith (Audio) Feb 07, 2016

For many Christians evangelism is an unmentionable word and an uncomfortable subject. In this sermon, Pastor Rich clears up what evangelism should be and how we can engage in sharing the love of Jesus with the world.

Making a Commitment to Serve Others (Audio) Jan 31, 2016

Making a Commitment to Experience God (Audio) Jan 24, 2016

Many Christians have a relationship with God only from the neck up. Our faith is much more than knowing God intellectually; it includes an invitation to know God experientially. In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses what prevents us from experiencing...

Making a Commitment to Christian Maturity (Audio) Jan 17, 2016

A decent way to measure the value of any philosophy or religion is to ask: how do the followers of that philosophy or religion actually live? In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses the difference that following Jesus should make in a Christians...

Making a Commitment to Christian Community (Audio) Jan 10, 2016

We live in an uncommitted age where fewer people are marrying, buying houses, or signing cell phone contracts. We like to keep our options open but we have a longing for the type of security and belonging that only come with committed relationships...

Knowing God's Will (In the New Year) (Audio) Jan 03, 2016

The Cost of Swiftness (Audio) Jan 03, 2016

Where Can Wisdom Be Found? (Audio) Jan 03, 2016

Watch Night 2015 Dec 31, 2015

The Year Of Your Anointing Dec 31, 2015

La Viña-Irene-Casale-Petrarca-20151227 (Audio) Dec 27, 2015

God, What's Your Will For Me? (Audio) Dec 27, 2015

Christmas Gifts Dec 24, 2015

VC20 Christmas Eve 2015 (Audio) Dec 24, 2015

Mary Visits Elizabeth: How to Experience Sheer Joy (Audio) Dec 20, 2015

What would cause you to experience utter joy? The type of joy that would make you feel like jumping up and down without inhibition. In this final Advent sermon, Pastor Rich discusses Mary's song and how we can experience joy by remembering what...

God is our Refuge (Audio) Dec 13, 2015

The recent terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino have put the whole world on edge. Fear, which is the terrorists' ultimate goal, has spread through politicians, the media, and even some Christian groups. In this break from our Advent series...

An Angel Visits Mary: The First Christian (Audio) Dec 06, 2015

We begin this Advent series by examining the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary. In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses the message Gabriel brought to the world and Mary's response.

Regaining My Faith: Hector's Story Dec 06, 2015

Zechariah and the Paradox of Faith (Audio) Nov 29, 2015

Your God Is Too Unspiritual (Audio) Nov 22, 2015

People are inescapably spiritual. It is noticeable in our society that is filled with paranormal movies, ghost-hunting TV shows, and New Age book sections. Many churches are ill-equipped to respond to the spiritual hunger that is being expressed...

Your God is Too Weird (Audio) Nov 15, 2015

Your God is Too Normal (Audio) Nov 15, 2015

Your God Is Too Unknown (Audio) Nov 08, 2015

God is not impersonal or abstract; he wants to be known to us. The Bible refers to God by lots of different names and each one reveals some aspect of his character or his relationship with us. In this sermon, Pastor Rich considers some of the names by...

Your God Is Too Absent (Audio) Nov 01, 2015

Your God Is Too Silent (Audio) Oct 25, 2015

When followers of Christ try to make decisions, we earnestly want to hear what God thinks about what we're doing. But how do we know what God is saying? In this sermon, Pastor Rich teaches on hearing God's voice. In this message Rich recommends...

The Spirit Who Brings Healing (Audio) Oct 18, 2015

Questioning Christianity: Larry's Story Oct 11, 2015

Your God Is Too Successful (Audio) Oct 11, 2015

Is it not the case that we often trade the significant for the spectacular? We want to be successful but we don't know how to sort out the world's advice from God's counsel. In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about how to truly succeed...

Your God Is Too Safe (Audio) Oct 04, 2015

Do you know that God calls all of us to push way out of our comfort zones? Regardless of our personalities and temperaments, God wants us to know the thrill of risking and the exhilaration of going beyond our own limits. In this sermon on Peter...

Your God Is Too Stingy (Part 2) (Audio) Sep 27, 2015

Do you think of God as being someone you need to persuade or convince of your need or your worthiness before God grants you your request? In this sermon, Pastor Rich addresses a distorted view we have of God that keep us from fully experiencing his...

Your God Is Too Stingy (Audio) Sep 20, 2015

Your God is Too Distant (Part 2) (Audio) Sep 13, 2015

It is extremely common to have a desire to connect with God but be confused about where to start. There isn't one way that works for everyone. In this sermon, Pastor Rich will help us discover different paths that help us connect with God.

Your God is Too Distant (Audio) Sep 06, 2015

Pastor Rich starts a new series to discuss the false views we have that keep us from really knowing, experiencing, enjoying, and loving the God we read about in the Bible. In this sermon, Rich talks about how we can know God and the many ways that his...

Faith for Winners and Losers (Audio) Aug 30, 2015

Can someone be said to have real faith only when they win, only when they have a favorable outcome to their prayers, or for their lives? In the final sermon of the Heroic Faith Series, Rich considers the presence of faith in both victors and victims...

Unlikely Faith (Audio) Aug 23, 2015

What Does Faith Feel Like? (Audio) Aug 16, 2015

Do you sometimes wonder if you even have faith because you're not certain, you struggle with doubts, or faith feels elusive? In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about what faith actually feels and looks like in the Bible.

Does Christianity Work? (Audio) Aug 09, 2015

Some people expect all their problems to go away when they become a Christian and are disappointed when they do not. Does God have a plan for us when life is hard? In this sermon, Pastor Rich talks about the tests we go through as Christians.

How To Keep Going Despite Everything (Audio) Aug 02, 2015

How do you keep going despite great evil? How do you keep going despite nagging problems? How do you keep going despite illness, unemployment, difficult marriages, or unwanted singleness? In this sermon, Pastor Rich provides counsel from the book of...

A Faith That Stands (Audio) Jul 26, 2015

A Simple Faith that Soars (Audio) Jul 19, 2015

Abel: A Faith That Worships (Audio) Jul 12, 2015

Why Does Faith Make Sense? (Audio) Jul 05, 2015

In our modern world faith is often attacked as being irrational. Is there any way that faith can make sense? In this sermon, Pastor Rich lays out a foundation for how faith is rational.

The Hidden Truth About Lying (Audio) Jun 28, 2015

The Power of Slander and Gossip (Audio) Jun 21, 2015

Words Matter! (Audio) Jun 14, 2015

Words have the power to wound and the power to heal. Words are the currency of relationship with God and others. In this sermon, Pastor Rich challenges us to examine our speech.

God, Do You Still Work Miracles Today? (Audio) Jun 07, 2015

The Bible is filled with stories of the miraculous but do they still happen today? In this sermon Rich lays a foundation for understanding miracles and what prevents us from experiencing them. Additional Resources: "Miracles" by Craig...

God, What Do You Think About the Taking of Life? (Audio) May 31, 2015

In this sermon Rich addresses the issues of abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. Is personhood divinely given or humanly constructed? Rich also interviews two experts: Diane Bauman, Director of Value Life Ministry, and Dr. John Campo, Chair of...

God, How Should Christians Relate To Gay People? (Audio) May 24, 2015

There are very few issues in society about which public opinion has shifted more quickly than Americans' attitudes towards same-sex marriage. As Christians, how are we supposed to deal with this rapid change? In this sermon, Pastor Rich gives us five...

God, What Do You Think of Divorce? (Audio) May 17, 2015

Nearly every family in America has been impacted by divorce. If not our own divorce, then the divorce of our parents, our children, or our sisters or brothers. In this sermon Pastor Rich will address what the Bible says about divorce and how we can...

God, What Do You Think Of Me? (Audio) May 10, 2015

God, What Do You Think Of Me? (Lane Avenue) (Audio) May 10, 2015

How Does God Want Us to Relate to Muslims? (Audio) May 03, 2015

How To Be Civil In An Uncivil World (Audio) Apr 26, 2015

We have all seen news anchors yelling at each other or seen harsh words shared between people on social media. The world we are living in is becoming increasingly rude and uncivil. In this sermon, Pastor Rich discusses how we should demonstrate...

May a Christian Go To War? (Audio) Apr 19, 2015

Christians have had varying options about the ethics of war over the centuries, but how should we view war in our time? In this sermon, Pastor Rich addresses the question, "May a Christian go to war?"

Christian's Story Apr 12, 2015

Where is God When Life Hurts? (Audio) Apr 12, 2015

Why does God allow good people to suffer? In this sermon Rich gives us ways to hang onto God when we encounter pain and suffering in this world.

Easter Full Service - 2015 Apr 05, 2015

What If Jesus Didn't Rise From the Dead? (Audio) Apr 05, 2015

What if Jesus didn't rise from the dead? In this Easter message, Rich examines the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

How to Age Well (Audio) Mar 29, 2015

While aging is hard, it can also be freeing. In this sermon Rich talks about how to age well.

When Life Throws Curveballs (Audio) Mar 22, 2015

Alone Together (Audio) Mar 15, 2015

We have become accustomed to a new way of being "alone together." We're with oneanother, but we're also somewhere else: multitasking, connected to our phones, or not listening well. In this sermon Rich addresses the ways we destroy community and how...

A Message About Money (Audio) Mar 08, 2015

Do You Know What Time It Is? (Audio) Mar 01, 2015

Time is very important to humans. Over a lifetime we go in and out of different seasons. In this sermon Pastor Rich talks about how we should discern and relate to times and seasons with God.

Idols Never Satisfy (Audio) Feb 22, 2015

What good thing have you made into the ultimate thing? In this sermon, Rich examines the idols that consume many of our lives.

Ash Wednesday Service 2015 Feb 18, 2015

How Much Do We Expect To Change The World? (Audio) Feb 15, 2015

Rich begins his Lenten series in the book of Ecclesiastes by examining the first few debated verses. How are we to view our lives in light of this book of the Bible? How do we respond to life that is absurd, fleeting, and elusive?

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Giving (Audio) Feb 08, 2015

The topic of financial giving is often a touchy one for the church. How much should we give? How should we give? And most importantly, why should we give? In this sermon, Rich addresses some of the most common questions about tithing and giving.

Surprising Hospitality (Audio) Feb 01, 2015

Have you ever been in a situation where you knew that you were not welcome? Followers of Jesus are called to practice surprising hospitality and welcome. In this sermon, Rich talks about the importance of hospitality that is modeled throughout the Bible.

Are You a Giver or a Taker? (Audio) Jan 25, 2015

The people of the world are split into givers and takers. Takers focus on titles, roles, and self-promotion. Givers are servants that are willing to be inconvenienced and sacrifice. Rich continues our series on "The Generous Life" by looking...

The Generous Use Of Our Power (Audio) Jan 18, 2015

Generous People Bless Themselves (Audio) Jan 11, 2015

God created us with a design and when we work against our design, life becomes difficult. In this sermon, Rich talks about how God designed us to be relational, forgiving, and generous. When we live the way God intended us to, we flourish.

The Boundaries of Grace: Having, Doing, and Being Enough (Audio) Jan 04, 2015

You Can Get It Back! (Audio) Dec 31, 2014

Maintaining Emotional and Spiritual Margin in Our Lives (Audio) Dec 28, 2014

Questions We Ask at Christmas (Audio) Dec 24, 2014

Is the Christmas story true? And even if it is true, does it matter? In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Rich addresses some common questions adults ask about the truth and meaning of Christmas.

What Will the Future on Planet Earth Be Like? (Audio) Dec 21, 2014

The media and popular thought paint the end of the world as a dystopian future, but what will the future of planet earth really be like? In this sermon, Rich talks about the state of our world today, and our hope for the future.

Who or What is Anti-Christ? (Audio) Dec 14, 2014

Throughout history lots of different figures have been called the Anti-Christ by some person or group, but how will we truly identify the spirit of the Antichrist? In this sermon, Rich describes the characteristics of the Antichrist and how we are to...

When Will Christ Return? (Audio) Dec 07, 2014

Many have tried to predict the date of the return of Christ and 100% of them have been wrong. Though we cannot predict the date, we can certainly prepare for the Lord's return. In this sermon, Pastor Rich encourages us to have the right focus...

Brian's Story Dec 07, 2014

Look Ahead (Audio) Nov 30, 2014

Should I Care About the Return of Christ (Audio) Nov 23, 2014

People have many images that come to mind when they think of the return of Christ. In this sermon, Rich speaks about how we can look forward to the Lord's return while enjoying his presence today.

Prayer for Everyone (Audio) Nov 16, 2014

Pray All Kinds of Prayers (Audio) Nov 09, 2014

The apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 6:18 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." In this sermon, Rich encourages to pray prayers that encompass all areas of our lives. Just like Jesus we pray small and...

Always Pray and Never Give Up (Audio) Nov 02, 2014

In Ephesians 6:18 Paul tells us to, "pray in the Spirit on all occasions", but how do we pray all the time without giving up? In this sermon, Pastor Rich will address several common questions about prayer: What is the purpose of prayer? What...

The Power of the Kingdom Conference - Session 2 (Audio) Oct 26, 2014

The Power of the Kingdom (Audio) Oct 26, 2014

The Power of the Kingdom Conference - Session 1 (Audio) Oct 24, 2014

The Kingdom and Our Work (Audio) Oct 19, 2014

Many people view their life outside of church as completely unspiritual. They are frustrated by the insignificance of their daily tasks and the bulk of time they spend in meaningless jobs. In this sermon Pastor Rich will help us understand the...

Prepared for War (Audio) Oct 12, 2014

Like it or not, we have an enemy. And life in this world is not portrayed as an extended beach vacation, but as a war. In this sermon, Pastor Rich will talk about how to prepare for the spiritual war we are a part of by putting on the armor of God.

The Clash of the Kingdoms: Overcoming the Devil's Lies (Audio) Oct 05, 2014

The Devil has tactics to make us retreat and compromise. The enemy exhagerates the failures of others and makes us feel like we are 'the only ones'. In this sermon, Pastor Rich encourages us that the best way to succeed in this war is to...

Lindsey's Story Oct 05, 2014

The Clash of the Kingdoms: Why is Life So Hard? (Audio) Sep 28, 2014

Why is life so hard? In this sermon, Pastor Rich challenges us to see the spiritual battle we are a part of. We are encouraged that God is powerful and fights for us.

The Mission of the Kingdom (Audio) Sep 21, 2014

In this sermon, Pastor Rich examines the mission of the Kingdom of God and the mission statement of Vineyard Columbus.

The Unnoticed Kingdom (Audio) Sep 14, 2014

The Story of the Kingdom (Audio) Sep 07, 2014

Beyond Pride and Shame: Finding Faith and Finding Jesus (Audio) Aug 31, 2014

When Barriers Must Be Broken (Audio) Aug 24, 2014

In this sermon, Rich talks about the barriers that keep us from reconciliation with God and others.

What Counts With God (Audio) Aug 17, 2014

We live in a time where everything is being quantified and everyone is being measured. How does God measure us and how should we measure our lives? In this message, Rich challenges us to start looking at life the way Jesus does.

Anita's Story Aug 17, 2014

The Truth About Mary (Audio) Aug 10, 2014

Rock Solid Faith: The Real Legacy of Martha (Audio) Aug 03, 2014

Mary of Bethany: A Simple Act of Love (Audio) Jul 27, 2014

Women and Wells: The Girl Effect (Audio) Jul 20, 2014

What Does Following Jesus Look Like? (Audio) Jul 13, 2014

Don's Story Jul 06, 2014

The Legacy of a Leader (Audio) Jul 06, 2014

The Greatness of a Leader (Audio) Jun 29, 2014

Stories From Our Church Planters Jun 22, 2014

The Strategy of a Leader (Audio) Jun 22, 2014

The Balanced Ministry of a Leader (Audio) Jun 15, 2014

The Team of a Leader (Audio) Jun 08, 2014

The Power and Weakness of a Leader (Audio) Jun 01, 2014

The Prayer of a Leader (Audio) May 25, 2014

The Family Model of a Leader (Audio) May 18, 2014

The Conversion of a Leader (Audio) May 11, 2014

The great New Testment scholar FF Bruce said, "No single event, apart from the Christ-event itself, has proved so determinant for the course of Christian history as the conversion and commissioning of Paul." In this sermon Rich discusses...

The Making of a Leader (Audio) May 04, 2014

In this sermon, Rich talks about the credentials of a leader, the opportunities of a leader, and the challenges of a leader that we see in from the life of Paul.

When God Comes in Disguise (Audio) Apr 27, 2014

Chaquerra's Story Apr 20, 2014

Do Not Fear (Audio) Apr 20, 2014

In this Easter sermon, Rich talks about the fears that we all have and how Jesus' resurrection gives us incredible hope to overcome these fears!

Good Friday 2014 Apr 18, 2014

When God Seems Absent (Audio) Apr 13, 2014

In this Easter sermon, Rich talks about the fears that we all have and how Jesus' resurrection gives us incredible hope to overcome these fears!

How To Get Free From Guilt (Audio) Apr 06, 2014

In this sermon Rich talks about the challenge of guilt and the only way that we can get rid of it.

The Sacrifice of Isaac (Audio) Mar 30, 2014

In this sermon Rich talks about the challenge of guilt and the only way that we can get rid of it.

Reach For The Check (Audio) Mar 23, 2014

There are lots of reason why we aren't generous, but in this sermon Rich explains that when in doubt, reach for the check!

Leah Gray's Story Mar 16, 2014

Valerie Freeman's Story Mar 16, 2014

Malith's Story Mar 16, 2014

Before You Give Up (Audio) Mar 16, 2014

The Learned Habit of Patience (Audio) Mar 09, 2014

Whatever Became of Hard Work (Audio) Mar 02, 2014

There are many ideas about work and vocation today, but what about the simple idea of working hard? In this sermon, Rich talks about the neglected virtue of hard work and it's importance to God and us.

Being a Truth-Teller in a World of Liars (Audio) Feb 23, 2014

White lies. Fibs. Half truths. Whatever we want to call them, we've all experienced how much lies can hurt. In this sermon, Rich challenges us to become truthful people in a world that doesn't always seem to value truth.

How to Have Good Sex (Audio) Feb 16, 2014

Humility: The Art of Washing Feet (Audio) Feb 09, 2014

Excuses, Excuses: God's Calling and the Kingdom of God (Audio) Feb 02, 2014

You Are Not Your Own: Stewardship and Spiritual Gifts (Audio) Jan 26, 2014

The Christian's Job Description: Discipleship and God's Kingdom (Audio) Jan 19, 2014

It's Not Good To Be Alone: Community and God's Kingdom (Audio) Jan 12, 2014

In this message, Rich lays out what God's plan is to heal the loneliness that so many of us feel: The Church.

It's Not About You: Worship and God's Kingdom (Audio) Jan 05, 2014

There are many ideas about what the purpose of life is; what life is all about. The most popular is that life is about you and me. In this message, Rich explains that far from life being about us, life is about God.

Watch Night Service 2013 Dec 31, 2013

The Servant as Leader (Audio) Dec 29, 2013

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born (Audio) Dec 24, 2013

The Total Security of the Gospel (Audio) Dec 22, 2013

The Meantime of the Gospel (Audio) Dec 15, 2013

We know that suffering is real, even in the life of a Christian. But how are we supposed to live in this time between the beginning of our salvation and the completion of it? In this sermon, Rich talks about we can hold on to hope even as we groan and...

The Spirit of the Gospel (Audio) Dec 08, 2013

The Cry of the Gospel (Audio) Dec 01, 2013

The Freedom of the Gospel (Audio) Nov 24, 2013

The Power of the Gospel (Audio) Nov 17, 2013

God is Bigger than Basketball Nov 17, 2013

Women's Prison Ministry Nov 17, 2013

The Two Men of the Gospel (Audio) Nov 10, 2013

In this sermon, Rich talks about the ways we are like Adam and how Christ identified with Adam to bring us salvation.

The Assurance of the Gospel (Audio) Nov 03, 2013

In this sermon, Rich explains that our assurance of salvation isn't based upon our feelings or performance, but God's love and declaration.

The Hope of the Gospel (Audio) Oct 27, 2013

The Faith of the Gospel (Audio) Oct 20, 2013

In this sermon, Rich discusses the issue of faith, the 21st century challenges to faith, and how our faith grows.

The Heart of the Gospel (Audio) Oct 13, 2013

The Necessity of the Gospel–Part 3 (Audio) Oct 06, 2013

The final part of 3 messages on the necessity of the gospel, Rich presses into the deep contrast between God's faithfulness to us and our sinfulness towards Him.

The Necessity of the Gospel–Part 2 (Audio) Sep 29, 2013

The Necessity of the Gospel (Audio) Sep 22, 2013

The Gospel means "good news" but in order to understand why it's such good news, we have to understand how deep our need is. In this sermon, Rich explains why we need the gospel, why the wrath of God, and the hope we have in Christ.

The Summary of the Gospel (Audio) Sep 15, 2013

In this sermon, Rich lays out our fundamental problems, needs, objection, and need for direction in life that the Gospel story addresses.

The Communicators of the Gospel (Audio) Sep 08, 2013

It probably doesn't come as a surprise that God wants to use you to tell his story of love and redemption to others. But what might surprise you is that you are qualified right now to do it!

The Story of the Gospel (Audio) Sep 01, 2013

As we begin this series, Rich discusses the story of God - the Gospel of God - what kind of story it is, and how we find ourselves right in the middle of it.

Entrusted With the King's Possessions (Audio) Aug 25, 2013

Different Opportunities: Thomas and Angela Mate Aug 18, 2013

La'Rica Ford's Story Aug 18, 2013

Waiting for the King (Audio) Aug 18, 2013

Some Simple Ways to Pray - Using a Prayer Journal Some Simple Ways to Pray - The Lord's Prayer Some Simple Ways to Pray - The Litany

The Generous King (Audio) Aug 11, 2013

Are You Greedy? (Audio) Aug 04, 2013

Kingdom Strong (Audio) Jul 28, 2013

The Economy of the Kingdom (Audio) Jul 21, 2013

The Invitation of the Kingdom (Audio) Jul 14, 2013

When the Kingdom Comes Jul 07, 2013

The Mystery of the Kingdom (Audio) Jun 30, 2013

Walking Away From Faith (Audio) Jun 23, 2013

Do you ever struggle with doubt? Do you have friends or family members who have walked away from faith? In this sermon, Rich will look at some of the reasons people walk away and why he continues to believe.

How Great Kids Can Come From Bad Homes (Audio) Jun 16, 2013

The example that our parents set for us leave an indelible mark. For those of us who didn't have models growing up, we often wonder if we can be any different. In this talk we will look at the story of King Hezekiah, who despite his father...

When a Loved One Dies (Audio) Jun 09, 2013

Grief is a significant part of life. We grieve when we lose someone or something that we highly value. And grief is messy. In this message, Rich looks at the life and death of Absalom, who dies in battle attempting to overthrow his father, and...

Once A Foolish Person Built a Boat (Audio) Jun 02, 2013

A Tale of Three Kings (Audio) May 26, 2013

What do you think of when you think of the kings of the Bible? They were certainly a mixed bag, just like us. We cannot help but see ourselves in their inconsistencies and faults. Thankfully our models aren't the kings of the Bible but our true...

How Should You Respond When You Are Slandered? (Audio) May 19, 2013

When Jesus tells us to love our enemy and pray for those who oppose us, he couldn't have really mean it, right? It would be easier to say that this was hyperbole, except he did this very thing while nailed to the cross. In this sermon, Rich will...

The Importance of Mothers (Audio) May 12, 2013

Unspeakable Hurt (Audio) May 05, 2013

The Causes, Consequences and Cures of Unfaithfulness (Audio) Apr 28, 2013

We live in age where affairs are commonplace and even expected by some. Even so, the effects of unfaithfulness continue to be devestating. In this sermon, we will look at King David's unfaithfulness, what led up to it, the consequences, and the...

How to Cultivate a Child's Spiritual Life (Audio) Apr 21, 2013

Raising Children with Love and Discipline (Audio) Apr 14, 2013

With so many theories about how to raise your children, how do you know which one is right? In this message, Rich takes a look at the two boundary markers of love and discipline and how both are critical pieces to the parenting puzzle.

Family Values (Audio) Apr 07, 2013

We all want to know that we have worth, that we're valued. Whether it is what family you are from, how much money you make, how big your house is, or how attractive your spouse is, we so commonly look to external things for our worth. In this...

The God of Surprises (Audio) Mar 31, 2013

If there is one thing about Jesus that we find in the Bible, is that Jesus is surprising! He never says or does what people expect him to do. In this sermon, Rich talks about the surpising nature of the resurrection and the surprising ways that Jesus...

I Believe in the Death of Christ for Me Mar 29, 2013

I Believe in Jesus Christ and Him Crucified (Audio) Mar 24, 2013

In a world where there is so much suffering, how do we respond to the question of where is God? In this sermon, Rich talks about Jesus as our Savior and Lord who also experienced tremendous suffering and the hope we find in Him.

I Believe in the Church (Audio) Mar 17, 2013

Believing and Receiving The Holy Spirit (Audio) Mar 10, 2013

I Believe in the Return of Christ (Audio) Mar 03, 2013

I Believe in the Ascension of Christ (Audio) Feb 24, 2013

Great victory often seems to only come after great difficulty. This is certainly true of Jesus' life. In this message, Rich takes a look at the model of Jesus' "U-shaped" life and what victory was won for us through Jesus...

I Believe In Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord (Audio) Feb 17, 2013

Who is Jesus? Depending on who you ask, you will get a wide range of answers. Many religions honor Jesus as a prophet and great teacher. In this message, Rich talks about who Christians say Jesus is, but the real question is this: Who do you say Jesus is?

Ash Wednesday (Audio) Feb 13, 2013

I Believe in God (Audio) Feb 10, 2013

As we begin the season of Lent, Rich takes a close look at what it means to believe in God and what the implications of faith are.

Relationally Fit for Life (Audio) Feb 03, 2013

Getting Emotionally Fit for Life (Audio) Jan 27, 2013

Getting Financially Fit for Life (Audio) Jan 20, 2013

Martin Luther, the Father of the Protestant Reformation, once said: "There are three conversions necessary for every human being: the conversion of the mind, the conversion of the heart, and the conversion of the wallet." In this sermon...

Getting Spiritually Fit for Life (Audio) Jan 13, 2013

Within the church, nothing is more important than our spiritual fitness, but oftentimes we don't put the same amount of effort into our spiritual health as we do in other areas of life. In this sermon, Rich takes a look at two different types of...

Getting Physically Fit for Life (Audio) Jan 06, 2013

Followers of Jesus often emphasize the spiritual components of following Jesus but mistakenly deemphasize the physical components. In this sermon, Rich discusses the importance of our physical health and the necessity of having the right...

New Year's Eve Watch Night Service 2012 (Audio) Dec 31, 2012

Called Beyond the Lazy River (Audio) Dec 30, 2012

Who Do You Say That I Am? (Audio) Dec 24, 2012

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what your family, friends, or community believes about Jesus. Jesus wants to know what you believe about him. Who do you say that he is?

Did Not the Christ Have to Suffer? (Audio) Dec 23, 2012

From Respect to Relationship Dec 16, 2012

Jesus Is For Everyone Dec 16, 2012

Sam Stando was a normal, healthy baby, until at her 3-month checkup, she had a bad reaction to one of her shots, which resulted in permanent brain damage. She would live the rest of her life under constant care of professional nurses and with an extra...

Do You Also Want to Leave? (Audio) Dec 16, 2012

Jesus continually challenged his followers with new ways of living and thinking. Sometimes Jesus' tests were so difficult or confusing that individuals decided to no longer follow him. In this message, Rich looks at some of the tests that we...

Making Christ the Center Dec 09, 2012

How Many Loaves Do You Have? (Audio) Dec 09, 2012

When we see needs that are great, we can feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. Yet when Jesus saw thousands of hungry people, he challenged his disciples to take an inventory of what they had to meet the need and then to submit everything to him. In this...

Why Do You Worry? (Audio) Dec 02, 2012

Building the Beloved Community By Answering the Call (Audio) Nov 25, 2012

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Building the Beloved Community By Welcoming People Who are Different than You (Audio) Nov 18, 2012

Building the Beloved Community By Avoiding Food Fights (Audio) Nov 11, 2012

This weekend, Pastor Rich Nathan spoke about building the beloved community by avoiding "food fights" - those violent, defensive conflicts that we get into that destroy our relationships. This is a continuation of the previous week's sermon when we...

Building the Beloved Community By Handling Our Disagreements Well (Audio) Nov 04, 2012

Within God's intention for our relationships, there is room for disagreement - even strong disagreement. The question is this: Are you more concerned about being right or about being righteous?

Building the Beloved Community By Paying Our Debt of Love (Audio) Oct 28, 2012

Most of us grew up learning that the way we treat others should be based upon the Golden Rule: Do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus and Paul make it even clearer when they tell us to "love your neighbor as yourself." In...

Building the Beloved Community By Refusing to Retaliate (Audio) Oct 21, 2012

Unfinished (Audio) Oct 14, 2012

Building The Beloved Community Through Genuine Love (Audio) Oct 07, 2012

What is love? From the earliest ages, we all begin to form an understanding of what genuine love is all about. In this sermon, Rich talks about four characteristics of genuine love that are essential to building the Beloved Community, the Church.

Building the Beloved Community By Using Your Gifts (Audio) Sep 30, 2012

As Rich begins this series, he takes a look at three essential building blocks to building The Beloved Community, the Church. First, we have to learn how to think about ourselves. Second, the Beloved Community is built by how we think about the...

A Church That Worships and Witnesses (Audio) Sep 23, 2012

Celebrating Unity & Diversity: God's Five Act Story/Drama (Audio) Sep 16, 2012

A Church That Proclaims and Practices the Gospel (Audio) Sep 09, 2012

Pastor Rich Nathan continued in his series, Vineyard Columbus - The Next 25 Years, by speaking about Vineyard Columbus' commitment to evangelism. Using 1 Cor 9:19-22 as spring board, he emphasized the notion that we will win people to Christ "using...

A Church That Practices Mercy and Justice (Audio) Sep 02, 2012

In this sermon, Rich speaks of our vision to be a church that is committed to showing mercy - "compassion in action" - to those who are in need in our community. In addition, we are equally committed to the vision of being a church that...

A Church That Obeys God's Word And Spirit (Audio) Aug 26, 2012

In this sermon, Pastor Rich Nathan answers the question, "Who is in charge here?" as we begin our sermon series "Vineyard Columbus - The Next 25 Years." As a church, we have consistenly answered: "God is in charge.

The Marks of an Impactful Church (Audio) Aug 12, 2012

This weekend, Pastor Rich Nathan spoke about the kind of church Vineyard Columbus seeks to be. Along with the churches in Philippi and Antioch, the church mentioned in John 3 was an impactful church. While no church is perfect (vv. 8-14), this...

Let Us Love One Another (Audio) Aug 05, 2012

Preparing for Christ's Return (Audio) Jul 22, 2012

Big Truths About Small Deeds (Audio) Jul 15, 2012

Disciplining and Restoring Fallen Leaders (Audio) Jul 08, 2012

Rich Nathan preached this weekend on the importance of church discipline and how to properly restore a fallen brother or sister, particularly, a fallen leader. In the verses from 1 Corinthians 5, Paul confronts the church of existing sexual sin...

Derailed By Bitterness: Lessons from the Life of Absalom (Audio) Jun 24, 2012

Rich began with a story of a Ugandan man who had everything taken away from him by the government. When a missionary came to him to tell him the God loved him and sent his son Jesus to die for him, the man became so angry and threw him out because he...

Derailed in Old Age: Lessons from the Life of King Solomon (Audio) Jun 17, 2012

There are many examples of individuals who discovered success later in life - or made their greatest contribution as an older adult. Some were motivated because of their faith. Well-known examples shared in the sermon include Corrie ten Boom and Sal...

Derailed by a Failure of Character: Lessons from the Life of King Saul (Audio) Jun 10, 2012

There was a turning point in leadership literature after WWI which shifted the emphasis away from good character to personality traits as the foundation of success. Dr. Tim Irwin wrote that over and over again what derails otherwise really successful...

Derailed by a Failure of Nerve: Lessons from the Life of Aaron (Audio) Jun 03, 2012

The United States along with the rest of the world is living in an age of anxiety. The events of 9/11 were for us shattering, changing things forever. We now live with a constant sense of terror and terrorism. There are economic shock waves across the...

Derailed By Running Through The Warning Signs: Warnings From The Life Of Cain (Audio) May 27, 2012

Doubting God's Goodness: Life in a Time of War (Audio) May 20, 2012

Rich Nathan preached this weekend on doubting God's goodness. In the verses from Ephesians, Paul encourages the early Christians to be "strong in the Lord and in His mighty power" by clothing themselves with God's character qualities. By doing so...

Doubting God's Power (Audio) May 13, 2012

Doubting God's Plan (Audio) May 06, 2012

Doubting God's Goodness (Audio) Apr 29, 2012

When you ask people what keeps them from believing in God, the number one reason given is the problem of evil: "If God exists and is good, then why is there evil and suffering in the world?" If God exists and cares about us at all why is...

Doubting God's Existence Part 2 (Audio) Apr 22, 2012

Doubting God's Existence Part 1 (Audio) Apr 15, 2012

Fully Restored (Audio) Apr 08, 2012

Every person has experienced failure at some point in their lives—personally, professionally, morally. Some people's failures are bigger even more public than other people's. Professional athletes experience failure all the time. They must learn how...

God is Love (Audio) Apr 06, 2012

The Spirit of Mission (Audio) Apr 01, 2012

The Spirit and His Gifts (Audio) Mar 25, 2012

The Spirit of Unity (Audio) Mar 18, 2012

The Spirit of Christ-Likeness (Audio) Mar 11, 2012

Pastor Rich began the sermon by contrasting how Jeremy Lin's father taught himself and his son to play the game of basketball to how we should become more Christ-like. He said, Christ-likeness is the goal of the Christian life (Rom 8:29, 2 Cor 3:18...

The Spirit of Sonship (Audio) Mar 04, 2012

The Spirit of Jesus (Audio) Feb 26, 2012

Pastor Rich began a new series about the Holy Spirit. He opened by sharing about our human need for touch both from each other and more importantly from God. Romans 12:5 talks about the spirit being poured out – the experience of abundance in the...

Seeking God for More (Audio) Feb 22, 2012

The Spirit of Conviction and Transformation (Audio) Feb 19, 2012

Introducing the Holy Spirit (Audio) Feb 12, 2012

Life Together in a World of Retaliation (Audio) Feb 05, 2012

In this week's sermon Pastor Rich preached about forgiveness. The message began by suggesting that forgiveness is at the heart of Christianity. "If Christianity is about anything, it is about forgiveness. Not forgiveness as a way of escaping...

Life Together in a World of Miscommunication (Audio) Jan 29, 2012

Life Together in a World of Hurt (Audio) Jan 22, 2012

Life Together in a World of Loneliness (Audio) Jan 15, 2012

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich continued in his life together series, this time drawing from 2 Timothy Chapter 4 and speaking on the topic of loneliness. In Paul's letter we get a sense of the kind of loneliness that Paul was dealing with as a...

Life Together: Remembering God and Each Other (Audio) Jan 08, 2012

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich began a new series called "Life Together". "Unknown knowns" are realities that we deliberately choose to ignore. In America, our need as Christians to be in close connection with one another and our need for...

It's Time for a Change (Audio) Jan 01, 2012

Jesus, Savior of the World (Audio) Dec 24, 2011

Jesus: The Lion Who is The Lamb (Audio) Dec 18, 2011

Jesus: The Pastor of the Church (Audio) Dec 11, 2011

What we're doing in the weeks leading up to Christmas is anticipating the approach or arrival of Jesus Christ at Christmas. Historically, Advent anticipated not only Jesus' first coming at Christmas, but Advent was also an anticipation of Jesus...

Jesus: The Alpha and the Omega (Audio) Dec 04, 2011

The book of Revelation is often considered a book that foretells the cataclysmic events that will usher in the end of the world. But Revelations is really a book about Jesus Christ—specifically the revelation of Christ. It is a book filled with...

Living Behind Enemy Lines: Lessons in Spiritual Warfare for Resident Aliens (Audio) Nov 27, 2011

Being a Healthy Church In a World Crying Out for Leadership (Audio) Nov 20, 2011

In this weekend's sermon Pastor Rich continued in his series from 1 Peter. He taught about some of the things that make for a good Christian leader. We desire good leadership because we live in a world that is constantly faced with adversity...

Living as Joy-Filled People in a World Marked by Trials (Audio) Nov 13, 2011

Living as Others-Centered People in a Me-Centered World (Audio) Nov 06, 2011

Living as End-Times People in a World That Can't Tell Time (Audio) Oct 30, 2011

Living as Witness in a World Dominated by Self-Interest (Audio) Oct 23, 2011

Living as Suffering People in a Culture that Avoids Pain (Audio) Oct 16, 2011

Living as Wise People in a World of Sound-Bytes and Slogans (Audio) Oct 09, 2011

Living as God's People in a World With Confused Identities (Audio) Oct 02, 2011

To be human is to ask questions about our existence, our identity, and our destiny. In v. 4 Peter reflects on Jesus' identity first. He was rejected by human begins. He was verbal abused and lied about. But rather than listening to what people said...

Living as Moral People in a Morally Confused World (Audio) Sep 25, 2011

It's been observed that the new generation of young adults—those in their twenties and even thirties—are unable to make moral decisions. They do not know how to determine right from wrong. The dominant message this generation has grown up with is...

Living as Hope-Filled People in a Depressing World (Audio) Sep 18, 2011

Resident Aliens (Audio) Sep 11, 2011

Pastor Rich began a new series from 1 Peter called Living as Resident Aliens. Peter gives at least 10 strategies for Christians struggling to remain distinct from the forces of culture. One reality of following Jesus is to feel in many situations like...

Why Should We Help Needy People? (Audio) Sep 04, 2011

In this sermon, Pastor Rich shows us how the story of The Good Samaritan is a model for Christians in helping those who are in need. Many times when we are busy or unwilling to help others, we tend to argue with Jesus and come up with excuses as to...

Babel in Reverse: Gathering the Nations to Worship the King (Audio) Aug 28, 2011

Samson: Portrait of a Derailed Life (Part 2) (Audio) Aug 21, 2011

Samson: Portrait of a Derailed Life (Part 1) (Audio) Aug 14, 2011

The opening questions in the sermon concern character. Successful leadership long-term requires character. In "Derailed", the author, Tim Irwin cites leader's "dark sides" as the cause for failure long-term, not a lack of intelligence or charisma. The...

Jephthah: A Man of His Word (Audio) Aug 07, 2011

This week's sermon is from the story of Jephthah, found in Judges 11. The main point drawn out of this story is the importance of keeping our word. In today's world, truth-telling and commitment keeping is extremely rare and people are surprised when...

Ordinary People, (Extra) Ordinary Sin, Extraordinary God (Audio) Jul 31, 2011

Gideon: An Over-comer of Overwhelming Odds (Audio) Jul 24, 2011

Barak-Ordinary People Who Shrink Back (Audio) Jul 17, 2011

Lessons From the Life of Deborah (Audio) Jul 10, 2011

Ehud: God's Disabled Military Hero (Audio) Jul 03, 2011

Why People Fail (Audio) Jun 26, 2011

In his sermon Pastor Rich began a new series titled Ordinary people, Extraordinary God, and began by looking at why people fail. People often fail because they allow sin to pile up and go unchecked until it becomes something that dominates and...

If God Has a Perfect Will for Your Life, What if You Miss It? (Audio) Jun 19, 2011

In this weeks sermon Pastor Rich deals with the issue of how we view Gods will. We often view His will for our lives as railroad tracks that we can't get off of or else we are doomed. There is a perfect will for our lives and we must discover it down...

I'm no Billy Graham, So I Don't Need to Share my Faith, Right? (Audio) Jun 12, 2011

Women Can't Serve as Senior Pastors, Can They? (Audio) Jun 05, 2011

There are very few teachings in the history of the Christian church that have created more problems then the false belief that God has set up the human race so that woman can not participate in church leadership. Pastor Rich breaks the myth that only...

Is it God's Will for You to Be Wealthy, Healthy and Happy? (Audio) May 29, 2011

Pastor Rich preached a response to this belief - "God will grant financial success to all believers who have enough faith". Pastor Rich asked - Is this belief true? Is that what God promises in the Bible? He went on to say, we do want to always affirm...

It Doesn't Matter if I Sin Because God Will Always Forgive Me (Audio) May 22, 2011

Pastor Rich posed this question to the church – "have you ever deliberately sinned, deliberately said or did something that you knew was wrong at the time, but you did it anyway, because you said, "It doesn't really matter. God will always forgive...

I Don't Need Church (Audio) May 15, 2011

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich debunks the myth that "I Don't Need Church." Despite all sorts of excuses for limited to zero involvement in church – Paul reveals in Romans 12 the only way for real life change to occur, is when we're deeply...

Only Super-Christians Can Be Disciples (Audio) May 08, 2011

The Best Known Verse in the Bible (Audio) May 01, 2011

In our current culture we are constantly at risk of becoming overly tolerant in some cases and overly judgmental in other cases. So how can we exercise judgment with grace and sensitivity? Looking at chapter 7 in the gospel of Matthew pastor Rich...

Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection (Audio) Apr 24, 2011

In this week's Easter sermon, Pastor Rich spoke about 3 witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus. The first, was the witness we see in scripture by those who knew Jesus and the revelation of fulfilled OT prophesy. The next witness was the profound...

Jesus, How Did You Do It? (Audio) Apr 22, 2011

The Mystery of Christ (Audio) Apr 17, 2011

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich spoke about the mystery of Christ. There are some mysteries we can't plummet entirely, like the Trinity, and we encounter similar mysteries in the passage of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The first thing we...

The Surprising Kingdom (Audio) Apr 10, 2011

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich spoke about 4 ways Jesus' Kingdom surprises us. Using 4 stories from Luke 18, each vignette revealed something new. In the story of the widow, we're surprised by - who gets heard by God. She's weak...

Building an Effective Prayer Life (Audio) Apr 03, 2011

Shocking Our Culture Through Servanthood (Audio) Mar 27, 2011

The sermon this week began by holding up the mirror to the way most Americans view themselves. We learned that virtually every writer of the New Testament saw himself as a "doulos", as a servant, a slave of Jesus Christ. Christ wants all of us, and...

Wilderness Ways (Audio) Mar 20, 2011

Following Jesus Spiritually and Materially (Audio) Mar 13, 2011

In this week's sermon, pastor Rich emphasizes again that Vineyard Columbus is a "both-and" church. Vineyard reaches out on one hand with the Gospel and a call to conversion and transformation, and with the other hand in practical love and mercy toward...

How to Triumph Over Temptation (Audio) Mar 06, 2011

In this weekend's service, Pastor Rich preached on the topic of triumphing over temptation. As followers of Jesus we are constantly tempted by the enemy to exist for ourselves instead of for Christ and the world around us. Drawing from Luke chapter 4...

The Simplicity of Grace (Audio) Feb 27, 2011

How Much Must I Forgive (Audio) Feb 20, 2011

Pastor Rich preached a sermon in response to Peter's question of Jesus – (paraphrase) "how far must I go in my forgiveness of others?" How far do we push this Christian forgiveness theme? How bad do things have to get before we say, "Enough, no more...

The Grace of Being Tender-Hearted (Audio) Feb 13, 2011

In this week's sermon, Pastor Rich talked about caring for and being tender-hearted towards immigrants, and those who are poor and needy. When we experience God's grace, it changes who we are and how we view others. Our care for others is evidence of...

The Grace of Communion (Audio) Feb 06, 2011

In this week's sermon, "The Grace of Communion", Pastor Rich talked about the meaning of the Passover and the Lord's Supper, and how the grace of God is reflected in the communion meal. Christ's blood sacrifice saved us from God's judgment and paid...

The Grace of Generosity (Audio) Jan 30, 2011

In this message Pastor Rich teaches that generosity should be one of the defining characteristics of life and the goal for every one of us. As Christians being generous not only is good for us, but it is should also define who we are. Oftentimes our...

Inside the Father's Photo Album (Audio) Jan 23, 2011

Pastor Rich opened the sermon by describing that Romans 3 is like looking "…inside The Father's Photo Album." Paul makes it clear in the first 3 chapters of Romans that no one, whether religious or irreligious, is free from humanity's terminal...

Paradise Lost... and Found (Audio) Jan 16, 2011

In today's society we often find ourselves wondering, "What's wrong with the world?" This question has been asked generation after generation as humanity attempts to return the world to "the way things should be". In this...

No Condemnation (Audio) Jan 09, 2011

This week Pastor Rich began a new sermon series entitled, "Amazing Grace." In Romans 8:1, Paul asserts that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In the lives of Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David, God gives us a picture of...

Losing Jesus: Lessons from the Experience of Mary and Joseph (Audio) Jan 02, 2011

Finding Jesus: The Lesson of the Magi (Audio) Dec 26, 2010

Pointing to Jesus: The Witness of the Virgin Mary (Audio) Dec 24, 2010

Lessons to be Learned from a Scandal: The Life of Bathsheba (Audio) Dec 19, 2010

A Woman Who Keeps Her Commitments: Celebrating the Life of Ruth (Audio) Dec 12, 2010

The sermon opens with a cultural analysis about how Americans view marriage and divorce – Pastor Rich says we live in an uncommitted age. He introduces a concept called "expressive individualism". The sermon focuses on Ruth, but highlights 2 other...

A Faith Which Overcomes: Celebrating the Life of Rahab (Audio) Dec 05, 2010

In the new sermon series, Advent: The Women In Jesus' Past, we're going to look at the lives of four of the women in the genealogy of Jesus: Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. In this week's sermon, we found that Jesus is the Savior of Gentiles, not...

The Joy of Thanksgiving (Audio) Nov 28, 2010

Seeing Family Mess God's Way (Audio) Nov 21, 2010

All of us have less than ideal families. Because of this Family Mess in one way or another can influence our very lives. In this sermon Pastor Rich shares uses the story of Joseph to share w with us principles that we must keep in mind when we...

When You Finally Deal with Your Sin (Audio) Nov 14, 2010

In Genesis 42-44 we read a story of a family whose lives are in suspended animation. They are stuck and frozen in time because of an incident that happened more than twenty-years before. Jacob is stuck mourning for a son that supposedly he has lost...

When God Raises a Child (Audio) Nov 07, 2010

In this week's message, Insoo talks about how to partner with God to raise your children. Based on the story of Joseph in Genesis 37, he talks about how even our best efforts as a parent aren't good enough, and how sometimes God is up to something...

When You Wrestle With God (Audio) Oct 31, 2010

When Family Members Conflict (Audio) Oct 24, 2010

In Genesis 30 and 31, we find the family mess that existed in the relationship between Jacob and Laban. Similar to modern-day examples of family conflict, Jacob and his father-in-law Laban were engaged in a business conflict that exposed deeply rooted...

When You Need to Replace Your Family Idols (Audio) Oct 17, 2010

In the message idolatry was described as "anything you can't live with without", or "something you'd do anything for". Jacob sought his father's blessings and romantic love with Rachael – at any cost; Leah aimed to...

When You Fight for a Blessing (Audio) Oct 10, 2010

In Genesis 27 we find a story of family mess, of deception and favoritism as Jacob tricks his father Isaac into giving him his blessing instead of giving it to his older brother and firstborn son Esau; but we also find a story of blessing, a story of...

When a Loved One Dies (Audio) Oct 03, 2010

When You Live in Sodom (Audio) Sep 26, 2010

In this message Rich shares with us principles to help us keep our bearings and preserve our values when facing "Sodom-like" situations. For example, when we talk about Family Mess, the family is not isolated in its own cocoon. Families are...

When You Can't Get Pregnant (Audio) Sep 19, 2010

In our family mess series we see in the lives of the patriarchs and their wives some of the same messes that we see in our own lives. One of these messes that is squarely addressed is the inability to conceive a child. In Biblical times, conceiving...

When Family Mess is Handed Down (Audio) Sep 12, 2010

In our family mess series we see in the lives of the patriarchs and their wives some of the same messes that we see in our own lives. One of these messes that is squarely addressed is the inability to conceive a child. In Biblical times, conceiving...

The Inclusive Church (Audio) Sep 05, 2010

A Thoroughly Converted Church (Audio) Aug 29, 2010

The Integrity-Filled Church (Audio) Aug 22, 2010

We live in a culture where appearance means everything. Evading truths, cover-ups, and flat-out lying have become the norms of the day. As a result, the world is crying for integrity. Integrity is created when we become mature enough to acknowledge...

The Biblical Church (Audio) Aug 15, 2010

Throughout history Christians and non-Christians alike have been debating over the proper interpretation of the Bible. Even today, there is no one alive who simply reads the Bible straight on and without a lens. Because of this, people and even...

The Well-Led Church (Audio) Aug 08, 2010

One of the crying needs not only in society but also in the church is finding leaders we can trust. This was also true for the early church, which faced growing pains and subsequent problems that created a need for good leaders to solve them. In Acts...

The Missionary Church (Audio) Aug 01, 2010

The Christian church in the West has largely fallen in effectiveness, relevance, and respectability. The way the Church at large has responded to this has often consisted of anger and separation. In Acts 17, Paul gives a speech that informs us how to...

The Persecuted Church (Audio) Jul 25, 2010

The Healing Church (Audio) Jul 18, 2010

The field of healing and health are important both economically and personally in contemporary society. Healing, through both divine and human means, has been important in the life of the Church throughout history as a sign of God's mercy and...

The Spirit-Filled Church (Audio) Jul 11, 2010

Modern society increasingly wants little to do with the Church. They see churches that either seem relatively the same as most people or are different to the point of being weird. The church is meant to be different, but in very specific...

The Empowered Church (Audio) Jul 04, 2010

From the very beginning of Christianity the church has been faced with struggles and opposition. Yet, in the book of Acts, we discover that there was a power in the church, a dynamic that could not be resisted. This power was the Holy Spirit, and as...

The Waiting Church (Audio) Jun 27, 2010

The book of Acts is the story of the early church, which filled with the Holy Spirit, exercised an irresistible influence that transformed the surrounding culture. Acts is filled with issues that churches still face today - crisis over leadership...

Boasting in the Cross (Audio) Jun 20, 2010

Sowing and Reaping (Audio) Jun 13, 2010

Reaping and sowing is the basic recipe of how God created the world to work. In general, and particularly in regard to character formation, if you sow good things in wisdom, you will reap good things. The gospel makes it possible to not be doomed...

Helping Someone You Love Find Freedom (Audio) Jun 06, 2010

The Fruit of the Spirit (Audio) May 30, 2010

How to Walk in the Spirit (Audio) May 23, 2010

How Change Happens in Your Life (Audio) May 16, 2010

How to Learn Contentment (Audio) May 09, 2010

Free to Rejoice and Give Thanks (Audio) May 02, 2010

What is Freedom For? (Audio) Apr 25, 2010

Freedom! (Audio) Apr 18, 2010

The Art of Persuasion (Audio) Apr 11, 2010

Questions That Matter (Audio) Apr 04, 2010

Enslaved to What is Not God (Audio) Mar 28, 2010

How a Slave Becomes a Son (Audio) Mar 21, 2010

God's Plan for Human Equality (Audio) Mar 14, 2010

The Story of the Bible (Audio) Mar 07, 2010

What Makes Spirtuality Christian? (Audio) Feb 28, 2010

Who Am I? (Audio) Feb 14, 2010

"Who am I?" This is one of the great questions that we are confronted with in life. In this week's passage in Galatians, Paul says that the answer to "Who am I?" is only found by discovering, "Whose am I?" Our true...

Because He Is Mine, I Walk The Line (Audio) Feb 07, 2010

In Paul's confrontation of Peter found in this week's passage, we learn that the gospel not only frees us to confront and speak up for truth, but we also learn that it frees us from judgmentalism, people-pleasing, conviction-less civility...

The Things That Make For Peace (Audio) Jan 31, 2010

In a world that is marked by divisions, conflicts, and wars, what are the things that make for peace? The followers of Jesus Christ are to be a people who, instead of finding ways to divide people, look for ways to bring people together. As...

Converted (Audio) Jan 24, 2010

Paul's conversion is undoubtedly one of the most important world-changing events. There is no single event, apart from the life, death and resurrection of Christ, that so determined the course of Christian history. Paul's faith was not a religion...

What's Worth Fighting About? (Audio) Jan 17, 2010

Our society is becoming more and more litigious. Today, just about anything can lead to a lawsuit. Even in the church, there is often great conflict over the most frivolous things. And in such a fight-drenched society, we must pause and ask...

Rescued (Audio) Jan 10, 2010

In this first sermon of the series on the book of Galatians, Rich answers these five questions: Does truth matter? How do we know what is true? Who needs to hear the truth? What are the tests of the truth? What is the truth Paul was defending?

Practices That Transform-Part 2 (Audio) Jan 03, 2010

Practices That Transform-Part 1 (Audio) Dec 27, 2009

The Witness of Simeon and Anna (Audio) Dec 24, 2009

In this special Christmas Eve sermon, and the final sermon of the Advent series, Rich looks at the witness of Simeon and Anna, and asks the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?"

The Witness of the Shepherds (Audio) Dec 20, 2009

The birth of Jesus was great news indeed! And through the witness of the Shepherds, we see that the Gospel is the proclamation of news that is confrontational and paradoxical, news that is universal and personal, news that brings joy, and news that...

The Witness of Mary (Audio) Dec 13, 2009

For much of the last 2000 years, the Christian church has swung wildly from one extreme to the other concerning how we are to regard Mary, the Mother of Jesus. On the one hand, Mary is held is such high honor that she is worshipped alongside of...

The Witness of Zechariah (Audio) Dec 06, 2009

This is the first sermon of the Advent series titled, "The Four Witnesses." In this sermon, Rich looks at the witness of Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, as he speaks of God and how he guides, how he works in mysterious ways, how...

Greater Thanks (Audio) Nov 29, 2009

Gratitude is more than just being polite or nice. Gratitude is the active investigation and exploration of one's life for the purpose of seeing to whom thanks should be given ("reconnaissance"). Gratitude is to recognize the giver...

Greater Welcome (Audio) Nov 22, 2009

One of the most identifiable ways that Jesus changes us is that he gives us welcoming hearts. And central to any understanding of the Kingdom of God is the word "welcome." God has a special place in his heart for the weak, the poor, the...

Greater Treasure (Audio) Nov 15, 2009

Jesus always seems to be switching the price tags on everything. Things we consider to be really valuable, Jesus says are worthless. And things we consider to be worthless, Jesus says that these are the things that God really counts as important. We...

Greater Healing (Audio) Nov 08, 2009

Using the story of the man who was healed at the Pool of Bethesda, Rich teaches that healing (physical, emotional, spiritual, relational) is the birthright and mark of the Christian church. But somewhere along the way, the message and ministry of...

Greater Horizon (Audio) Oct 25, 2009

Greater Justice (Audio) Oct 18, 2009

How do we figure out what is right and what is wrong? When we talk about hot-button issues like torture, surrogate-motherhood, doctor-assisted suicide, abortion, or gambling, we tend to address them at a surface level. But we must go deeper and ask...

Greater Hearing (Audio) Oct 11, 2009

If Jesus is really true and really there, why is the truth not more obvious? The problem here is not with the message but with our hearing. In order to have kingdom impact, we must not submit to formulas, but instead, we must have faith, we must be...

Greater Forgiveness (Audio) Oct 04, 2009

The gift of forgiveness that we have through Jesus Christ is the hope that our past is not our future. But why is it that we find it so difficult to seek and receive forgiveness? Using the story of Jesus' encounter with a sinful woman and a...

Greater Example (Audio) Sep 27, 2009

Greater Generosity (Audio) Sep 20, 2009

Our God is a generous God. He is so generous that we can trust him without guarantees. He is so generous that he invites us to serve him in order to meet our need. He is so generous that he overwhelms us with his extravagance. Teaching from the...

Greater Love (Audio) Sep 13, 2009

The gospel is this world-changing good news that Jesus died and rose and ascended and gave us his Spirit to transform us and the world. But for many, this enormous gospel has been reduced to nothing but a fire insurance policy. In this first sermon of...

Bringing Your Faith into the Workplace (Audio) Sep 06, 2009

In this final sermon from the series, "God at Work," Rich teaches on how we can bring our faith into our workplaces through ethics, experience, evangelism, and enrichment.

When You Work in Babylon (Audio) Aug 30, 2009

Since the great fall in Genesis, the work environment is cursed, the results of our work are cursed, and the workers themselves are cursed. Teaching from Revelation 18, Rich gives an overview of what it means to work in Babylon which is characterized...

How to Bring Sunday and Monday Together (Audio) Aug 23, 2009

The gap between Sunday and Monday, between worship and work, between secular and sacred, is a matter that concerns all of us. In this sermon, Rich launches a new teaching series entitled, "God at Work" where he looks at how this great divide...

Who May Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? (Audio) Aug 16, 2009

If indeed there is a God, and if indeed he created the heavens and the earth, and if indeed he created us, then there is no question more important that we can ask than this: Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? In this exposition of Psalm 24...

Called to be a Worshipping Community (Audio) Aug 09, 2009

Friendship: Who's Your Band of Brothers (and Sisters)? (Audio) Aug 02, 2009

How to Share Your Faith Without Being an Obnoxious Jerk (Audio) Jul 26, 2009

As Christians we are called to live as salt and light in this world. And while we may have the desire to share our faith with others, we don't always know how to do it. In this sermon, Rich teaches that before we can speak to people about God, we...

Sami Awad Interview (Audio) Jul 19, 2009

Wives, Children, and Slaves: The Bible Meets the 21st Century (Audio) Jul 12, 2009

On this sermon, Rich tackles a passage in the Bible that speaks about the role of women, children, and slaves. How are we to interpret and understand this passage? Does the Bible teach that slavery is acceptable? What about the role of women in...

How do We Grow-Up Together? (Audio) Jul 05, 2009

A True Way to Grow as a Christian: Embrace Who You are in Christ (Audio) Jun 28, 2009

Last week Rich focused on the false ways to grow as a Christian. This week, Rich teaches on the true way to grow as a Christian, which is to embrace our identity in Christ.

False Ways of Growing as a Christian (Audio) Jun 21, 2009

There are true ways to grow and there are false ways to grow. In this sermon, Rich teaches on the luring false promises to growth offered by asceticism, super-spirituality, and legalism.

Why Self-Help Doesn't Help (Audio) Jun 07, 2009

Americans spent over $8 billion dollars on self-help resources in 2008. In a desperate attempt to "help" ourselves, we have failed to understand the power of sin in our lives and the work of Satan in this world. In this sermon, Rich teaches...

What is the Greatest Threat Facing America Today? (Audio) May 31, 2009

With Americans living in constant fear of terrorist attacks and viral outbreaks, we read in Colossians that there is an even greater threat facing America today: false philosophies. Rich continues the series on the Colossians and teaches that in order...

Portrait of a Pastor (Audio) May 24, 2009

What is a pastor supposed to look like? The modern media depicts pastors as hypocrites and frauds whose only goal in life is to make sure that people don't have any fun. In this sermon, Rich teaches that pastors are called to be servants...

Before and After (Audio) May 17, 2009

As Rich continues teaching from the book of Colossians, he looks at one of the most hope-filled phrases found in the Bible is, "But now." It speaks of the radical before-and-after transformation that happens in our lives when we surrender to...

The Glory of Christ and the Story of Our Lives (Audio) May 10, 2009

In this interlude from the study on the book of Colossians, Insoo Kim teaches on the topic of the Glory of Christ and asks the all important question, "What story are you living out?"

How do You Respond to so Much Religious Diversity (Audio) May 03, 2009

One of the challenges to Christian living is the diversity of religion in our society today. In this sermon, Rich teaches on the importance of celebrating the supremacy of Christ in an increasingly diverse religious marketplace.

Discovering Your Purpose in Life (Audio) Apr 26, 2009

Everybody wants to find a purpose for living. While some may search in vain for purpose in worldly pursuits, the ultimate purpose for which we were created for is to partner with God in brining about the fulfillment of his purposes in this world.

Distinguishing Marks of the Christian (Audio) Apr 19, 2009

Paul begins the book of Colossians by giving a comprehensive perspective of the Christian mind. Rich, in this first sermon of the series, teaches on the six distinguishing marks of a Christian mind in contrast to the mindset of 21st century America.

What's So Amazing About Easter? (Audio) Apr 12, 2009

In this special Easter sermon, Rich answers three important questions: How should we think about the future? What difference does the resurrection make? How do we get in on the action?

Jesus Our Redemption (Audio) Apr 05, 2009

The image of God as our redeemer is a prominent theme that runs throughout the entire Bible. In this sermon, Rich teaches on the important concept of Jesus as the "kinsmen redeemer."

Jesus Our Reconciliation (Audio) Mar 29, 2009

On this first sermon of the new series, "Just Give Me Jesus," Rich teaches on what it means for Jesus to be our reconciliation, and how we are to live as ambassadors of Jesus to bring reconciliation into the world.

Called to People You Don't Choose (Audio) Mar 22, 2009

Called to "Risky Business" as God's Witnesses (Audio) Mar 15, 2009

Called to be Countercultural (Audio) Mar 08, 2009

In a society where self-centeredness is the norm, Christians are called to a life that is countercultural - a life that is radically Christ-centered. In this sermon, Rich lays out a road map for how we should respond to the current economic crisis as...

Called to 'Waste Time' on God (Audio) Mar 01, 2009

One of the great idols of our time is productivity. We are pushed to do more and more in less and less time. We live lives without margin. In this first sermon of the new series, Rich teaches on what it means to live as a person who is called to...

The Challenge of Death (Audio) Feb 22, 2009

Death is an inevitable part of life. It is a topic that brings fear and anxiety for many. Some choose to cope with the idea of death by ignoring it altogether. In this final sermon of the series 'Finding God,' Rich teaches on how the...

The Challenge of Pluralism (Audio) Feb 15, 2009

One of the great challenges regarding Christian faith is pluralism. In a society where the notion of absolute truth is rejected as backward and judgemental, how can we proclaim that salvation is found in Jesus alone? In this sermon, Rich teaches on...

The Challenge of Pain and Suffering (Audio) Feb 08, 2009

Everywhere you look around, there are people in pain. There is suffering in every corner of the world. Why does a God who is good allow pain and suffering? How are we to make sense of pain in our lives and in the lives of those we love? How should we...

The Challenge of Morality and Spiritual Experiences (Audio) Feb 01, 2009

Moral law is that inner compass that lies deep inside each and every one of us that tell us what is right and what is wrong. While we may not always be thinking about it, or even fully aware of it, we all feel its pull. But where does it come from?...

The Challenge of Sex and Homosexuality (Audio) Jan 25, 2009

There is no issue more explosive in the 21st century than how those of us who call ourselves followers of Jesus relate to homosexuality and homosexuals. This has been an area of tremendous confusion and pain, and for the most part, the church has done...

The Challenge of Justice (Audio) Jan 18, 2009

One of the most common objections to faith in God is the existence of injustice in this world. Is our God an unjust God? How should we as Christians respond to injustice? Using the story of the Exodus as the backdrop, Rich teaches on the challenge of...

The Challenge of Faith (Audio) Jan 11, 2009

It seems that these days, having faith in Christ and being faithful to Christ is getting harder and harder. In this series we will examine some of the most common questions that we have about faith, doubt, and what it means to believe in God. In this...

Pruned for a Mission (Audio) Jan 04, 2009

Power to Do the Works of Jesus (Audio) Dec 28, 2008

Prince of Peace (Audio) Dec 24, 2008

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

Everlasting Father (Audio) Dec 21, 2008

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

Mighty God (Audio) Dec 14, 2008

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

Wonderful Counselor (Audio) Dec 07, 2008

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

What Kind of a Fool are You? (Audio) Nov 30, 2008

The various words for "fool" found in the book of Proverbs can generally be categorized into 4 different kinds of fools. In addition, in the New Testament, Paul introduces a fifth kind of a fool, and that is the Fool for Christ. In this...

Words (Audio) Nov 23, 2008

Raising Wise Children in a Foolish World (Audio) Nov 16, 2008

Becoming Wise about Friendships (Audio) Nov 09, 2008

In a society that places great emphasis on sexual relationships, we need to learn how to cultivate healthy friendships. In this sermon, Rich teaches on why friendships are necessary and what are the components of a healthy friendship.

The Healing of Our Anger (Audio) Nov 02, 2008

Anger can ruin friendships and destroy families. It is a common and powerful emotion. So, it should not come as a surprise that Proverbs has quite a bit to say about it. In this sermon, Rich teaches on the right and wrong ways to express our anger...

What Does God Say about Our Current Economic Crisis? (Audio) Oct 26, 2008

Does God have anything to say about the current economic crisis? Absolutely! We've sought answers from the government, banks, analysts, and other financial professionals and are left with more questions than answers. It's time to turn to...

Becoming Sexually Wise (Audio) Oct 19, 2008

Sex seems to be the major topic of discussion just about everywhere except the church. Yet, the Bible has a great deal to teach about sex. Whether you are married, dating, or single, this teaching from the book of Proverbs will help you think about...

How to Become Wise (Audio) Oct 12, 2008

Being smart is not the same as being wise. The Bible exhorts us to be wise people, but how do we actually become wise? Where do we even begin? As we continue the series on the book of Proverbs, Rich teaches how to become a wise person.

What if Wisdom is a Person? (Audio) Oct 05, 2008

The quest for wisdom is a noble one. As we take steps to become wise, we need to realize that wisdom is a person, Jesus Christ, and it is his life that serves as the supreme model for what it means to be a person of wisdom. So, let us examine the life...

Pay Attention to God's Wisdom! (Audio) Sep 28, 2008

The Chinese character for crisis is danger plus opportunity. And as we face one of the worst financial crisis of our time, we must recognize not only the dangers but also the opportunities. And above all, we must humbly acknowledge that we need...

The One Thing You Need to Succeed in Life (Audio) Sep 21, 2008

While the Ten Commandments are a framework for morality, we need to be more than moral to live life well. What we need is wisdom. As we kick off a new teaching series on the book of Proverbs, Rich teaches on the one that that you need to succeed in life.

Becoming the Good News of the Kingdom (Audio) Sep 14, 2008

Passing the Torch of Leadership to the Next Generation (Audio) Sep 07, 2008

The Price of Leadership (Audio) Aug 31, 2008

The Never Ending Quest for More (Audio) Aug 24, 2008

What Makes an Effective Leader? (Audio) Aug 17, 2008

Leadership Can't Be Done Alone (Audio) Aug 10, 2008

Avoiding an "F" on Life's Tests (Audio) Aug 03, 2008

Growing Up Before You Grow Old (Audio) Jul 27, 2008

We will all experience trials and tribulations in life. We will be driven to the very edge of the Red Seas of our lives where we are tested beyond what we can bear. And one of the keys to growing in maturity as a Christian is to learn how to properly...

When God Calls a Person to Leadership (Audio) Jul 20, 2008

Lessons We Learn Through Failure (Audio) Jul 13, 2008

There are times that God brings us to the desert, a place where God strips away our pride, our sense of security and independence, so that we may learn to depend on him and him alone. As we stand in the desert, God causes us to mature. Using the story...

The Foundation of Future Leadership (Audio) Jul 06, 2008

People are not born leaders. They are made. Through experiences of life, both good and bad, God builds one's character and skills to raise up a leader for himself. Through providence, God redeems every circumstance and situation to lay the...

When God Doesn't Answer Our Prayers for Healing (Audio) Jun 15, 2008

Not everyone who prays for healing gets healed. As difficult as it may be to accept, it is an empirical fact. No matter how hard we pray or how much faith we have for healing, not everyone who prays for healing will get healed. So how are we as...

Getting Free, Staying Free (Audio) Jun 08, 2008

We read in 1 Peter 5:8, these words: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." It is the devil's desire to destroy and devour every individual. And the Christian...

Healing the Whole Person (Audio) Jun 01, 2008

The Bible teaches us to view man in a holistic manner - meaning that man is not merely a collection of independent parts, but that he is a whole person, comprised of both physical and spiritual nature that are intricately intertwined. To view a person...

What Does it Mean to Have Faith for Healing? (Audio) May 25, 2008

The Bible has a lot to say about faith. Yet it is often misunderstood and misused. As we tackle this topic of healing in the 21st Century, we need to have a clear understanding of exactly what it means to have faith for healing. Rich uses the stories...

The Holy Spirit and You (Audio) May 18, 2008

It is the Spirit of God who heals, not us. And we can do nothing without Him. Jesus relied on the power of the Holy Spirit for healing in His ministry. The disciples of Jesus relied on the power of the Holy Spirit for healing in their ministries. And...

Small Things Done with a Great God (Audio) May 11, 2008

Many of us are desperate for healing but often we do not pursue it because we look at ourselves - our weaknesses, our inadequacies, our lowly status in life, our sin - and we determine that we are simply not worthy to be healed. But the Bible teaches...

Amazing Grace and God's Plan for Us! (Audio) May 04, 2008

Amazing Grace and God's Plan for You! (Audio) Apr 27, 2008

Shaking the System (Audio) Apr 20, 2008

We learn from history that injustice oftentimes is not the result of just one person's (or even persons') actions, but rather, there are entire systems involved in creating and maintaining injustice. So, as the church steps out to usher in a...

Has Jesus Ever Surprised You? (Audio) Apr 13, 2008

Building a Both-And Church Rather than an Either-Or Church (Audio) Apr 06, 2008

Why Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus (Audio) Mar 23, 2008

The resurrection of Jesus is not a metaphor nor is it a parable. It is a fact of history. He is risen! On this Easter sermon, Rich gives clear evidence for the support of this miraculous and historical event, which is the central tenet of the...

The Life that God Blesses (Audio) Mar 16, 2008

We are often startled by revelations of people in power and authority whose private lives are filled of lies and deceit. People who we think should have it all, often are the ones who crack under the pressures of their own success. While we may be...

The Spiritual Life of Jesus (Audio) Mar 09, 2008

The spiritual dimension of life is often neglected and usually misunderstood. We think that spiritual life is only for the pastors and leaders, but every Christian must find the rhythm of their spiritual life which begins with prayer. And who better...

Understanding Christian Worship (Audio) Mar 02, 2008

One of the key disciplines of a Christian is worship. While we may be passionate about worship, we need to reevaluate our understanding of what worship is, and who it really is for. In this teaching, Rich gives step-by-step instructions on how we can...

Sharing Your Faith According to Your S.H.A.P.E. Part 2 (Audio) Feb 24, 2008

In this second part of 'Sharing Your Faith According to Your S.H.A.P.E.', Rich focuses on the last two letters of the acronym: Power evangelism and Entrepreneurship. These are two unique ways that God is transforming people's lives and...

Sharing Your Faith According to Your S.H.A.P.E. Part 1 (Audio) Feb 17, 2008

The word "evangelism" has become unsavory in our culture, because we often conjure up images of evangelistic methods that we dislike and feel like we are supposed to mimic them. God has given you a unique S.H.A.P.E. and wants to use who he...

People Who Make a Difference (Audio) Feb 10, 2008

As Christians we are called to make a difference in our world. We are called to be both salt and light, which means that we must both retain our distinctiveness from the world and shine our light into the darkness. Rich Nathan gives practical advice...

Make All You Can! Save All You Can! Give All You Can! (Audio) Jan 20, 2008

One of the great spiritual immaturities of American Christians is how we spend our money. Evidence of this is the simple fact that we spend 40 billion dollars a year on our pets, and less than a single billion on world missions. In this message, Rich...

Lies That Keep Us Stuck (Audio) Jan 13, 2008

There is lying and cheating going on all around us in our society, and many Christians have bought into several lies that keep us stuck in our spiritual lives. In this message, find out what subtle lies might be keeping you from growing in Christ.

How to Get Unstuck and to Start Growing Again (Audio) Jan 06, 2008

The problem with many Christians in America today is that they look no different than everybody else in the world. They might read their bibles a bit more and go to church more, but the substance of their lives are the same as everybody else. Being a...

Immanuel (Audio) Dec 24, 2007

In this Christmas Eve sermon, Rich Nathan preaches about Immanuel, God with us. Lot's of us have heard about Christ or known other Christians, but haven't known the closeness of Immanuel, God with us. God is near to us and desires that we...

Joy to the World the Lord is Come (Audio) Dec 23, 2007

Is God really like Jesus? That's the question that John 1 addresses as the gospel writer reveals the mystery of the incarnation to us. Rich Nathan teaches about how incredibly unique this claim is in the marketplace of world religions and what joyful...

All Hail the Power of Jesus (Audio) Dec 16, 2007

We are all so good as making much of ourselves, but the Apostle John opens his gospel by making much of Jesus Christ. Rich Nathan teaches about the many elevated names that John gives to Christ and what our response should be.

You Came from Heaven to Earth to Show the Way (Audio) Dec 09, 2007

In Philippines 2 we find an early worship song about Jesus that reveals the kind of person that he was and shows us how we can be imitators of God in our lives. The imitation of Christ finds clear application to our lives today in this ancient worship...

How Great Thou Art (Audio) Dec 02, 2007

In this opening message of the series, Rich Nathan tells how every great move of God has always been accompanied by fresh expressions of worship to God because of the greatness of who he is. Worshipping God is a way to show the world how compelling...

How Should Christians Relate to the State of Israel? (Audio) Nov 18, 2007

Rich Nathan opens up as a Jewish Christian and speaks both personally and passionately about how Christians should relate to the state of Israel and about what the coming of Christ means for Israel. What he says might surprise you! He cuts against the...

When Will Jesus Christ Return? (Audio) Nov 11, 2007

At every bookstore in the country you can find a shelf of books written by some Christian pastor or televangelist attempting to prove to you that the return of Christ is just around the corner. How do we make sense of end-times predictions of...

When All Hell Breaks Loose (Audio) Nov 04, 2007

What is the posture that the Christian ought to have concerning the end times and what are we to make of the antichrist? What must happen before the Lord returns? Rich Nathan teaches through the biblical texts about what the future holds when all hell...

The Difference Hope Makes (Audio) Oct 28, 2007

The hope for something better is what fuels us through life when things are hard, and when it feels like we can't go on any more. Rich Nathan paints a vivid picture in this message of biblical hope, which lifts our eyes from the trials of our...

When You Say "I Can't Forgive Myself" (Audio) Oct 07, 2007

Though therapists often say that the key to moving on from guilt or regret is to forgive yourself, the Bible never teaches self-forgiveness. In this final message on forgiveness, Rich teaches the Christian approach to guilt and gives 5 big ways to...

What Does It Mean to Forgive and Forget? (Audio) Sep 30, 2007

Does forgiveness mean forgetting about what happened? Is it even good to forget, or should remember offences so that we don't allow them to happen again? Learn what the scriptures teach about remembrance and forgetting, instead of just popular...

Forgiveness in a World Stripped of Grace (Audio) Sep 23, 2007

C.S. Lewis once said, "forgiveness is a lovely idea until you have someone to forgive." We all struggle with the difficulty of forgiving actual people in real situations. In this message, Rich looks at the forgiveness of the father in the...

When You Say "I Can't Forgive!" (Audio) Sep 16, 2007

Sometimes when we feel that we can't forgive someone who has hurt us, it is because we have wrong ideas of what forgiveness even means. In this message, Rich Nathan clears the ground of the major myths forgiveness, and teaches us what the...

What is Jesus Asking of Vineyard Columbus on Our 20th Anniversary (Audio) Sep 09, 2007

I feel overwhelmingly grateful for the grace that the Lord has shown to this church these past 20 years. When I think about all of the wonderful people who have made a contribution in making the church be what it is, I just end up saying over and over...

The Challenge of Recognizing True Significance (Audio) Aug 26, 2007

One of the main things that Jesus teaches us as we follow him is how to recognize what is truly important instead of blindly following what our culture tells us is important. In this message, Rich shows how God infuses insignificant things with...

The Challenge of Injustice (Audio) Aug 19, 2007

Our world is full of injustice with grand examples of corrupt dictators taking whatever they please from innocent people. Yet, as we look at the story of King Ahab taking Naboth's Vineyard, we can begin to recognize the strategies and roles of...

The Challenge of Burnout (Audio) Aug 12, 2007

Have you ever felt like an empty teapot boiling on a full flame? The stresses of life today can lead to burnout but the modern lifestyle didn't invent the phenomenon of burnout, the prophet Elijah experienced it as well. Rich Nathan reveals...

The Challenge of Having to Choose (Audio) Aug 05, 2007

Most people hate to commit to anything. We like to keep our options open and sit on the fence for as long as possible without ever choosing one way or the other. In one of the most powerful demonstrations of God's power in scripture...

The Challenge of God's Discipline (Audio) Jul 29, 2007

Have you ever wondered if God was disciplining you in your life? Does God still do that or is discipline an artifact of the Old Testament? In this message, Rich Nathan looks at how God disciplined King Solomon and then Rich describes how God warns and...

The Challenge of Getting Old: What Kind of Old Person Do You Want to Be? (Audio) Jul 22, 2007

Not many people in life finish well, or even know what it would mean for them to finish well. Does finishing life well mean that we have a huge house and lots of money? Or is there another definition of finishing well, another target that we are...

The Challenge of New Responsibilities (Audio) Jul 01, 2007

King Solomon had the difficult challenge of taking over the throne after a larger than life legend: his father King David. All of us face new challenges in life when we start a new job or get married or have kids, and there are things in the life of...

The Triumph of the Cross (Audio) Jun 24, 2007

The heart of the gospel is the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin on the cross. Hear Rich unfold the sweeping significance of the cross and how through it, God triumphed over Satan.

What is Temptation All About? (Audio) Jun 17, 2007

Oscar Wilde once said that "I can resist anything except temptation." How true that is for most of us. Yet while many of us think that temptation is a surface level urge for something we want, its roots run deeper. In this message, Rich...

Just One More (Audio) Jun 10, 2007

We all struggle with addiction, but most of us don't recognize them as readily as some. But most of us suffer from the "just one more" syndrome, whatever that one more might be. This is a form of idolatry and is fertile ground for the...

Know Your Enemy (Audio) May 27, 2007

In a military war treatise written thousands of years ago by Sun Tzu there is the warning to "know your enemy" or else you will lose battles. In the Christian life today, we must know our enemy if we are to win the battle against the evil...

Open the Eyes of Our Hearts, Lord (Audio) May 20, 2007

We 20th century Americans have lost all awareness of the unseen spiritual world and we live our lives as if there is no enemy soul that is influencing our lives. The biblical picture is different, however, and in this opening talk Rich explains these...

Building a Generous Church (Audio) May 13, 2007

Many of us are generous sometimes, if the occasions strikes us just right and our heart is moved. But what does it mean to be a generous person and how does one become one? Rich takes a look at the generosity of Barnabas, the "son of...

Building a Church That Values Children (Audio) Apr 29, 2007

Do kids matter as much as adults? In this message, Rich contrasts the way that we relate with children in our world today with the way that God values children. He outlines three ways that we can learn to bring value to children and treat them as...

Building a Church That Helps the Poor (Audio) Apr 22, 2007

Do you have to be a bleeding heart liberal to care about the poor? Can we write off poverty as the consequence of the laziness and bad choices of people? Or is can we assume by the more than 2000 passages in the Bible regarding the poor and God's...

Building a Church Without Limits (Audio) Apr 15, 2007

Some of us have been through tough things and have massive obstacles standing in our way in life but still manage to break through our limitations and use everything that God has given us to the fullest extend possible. Learn how to break through...

Does the Resurrection Matter? (Audio) Apr 08, 2007

There are a lot of things that Christians can legitimately disagree about, but if we were to ask the Apostle Paul about the center of faith in Christ, he would resoundingly respond, "the resurrection!" Rich outlines Paul's seven point...

The King is Coming! (Audio) Apr 01, 2007

When Jesus came riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, he was teaching us about how different God's Kingdom is from the way things work in our world, and how different he is from all of our expectations of what he should be like. In this Palm Sunday...

Meeting Christ as King, Priest and Warrior (Audio) Mar 18, 2007

Psalm 110 gives prophetic vision to three powerful images of Christ as king, priest, and warrior. In this message, Rich expands what each of these roles of Jesus means through a Psalm written long before Christ came to earth.

Meeting God in Intimacy (Audio) Mar 11, 2007

All human beings were created with an inherent need for intimate relationship with others and with God. Psalm 139 is an eloquent expression of the depths to which God knows us and cares for us personally, jealously, and intimately.

Meeting God in an Unjust World (Audio) Mar 04, 2007

There is so much injustice in the world around us that it can seem overwhelming and feel like life is incomprehensible. It is only in seeing the world through the eyes of the psalmist, through eyes that look up at God before looking down at injustice...

Meeting God While We Wait (Audio) Feb 25, 2007

We live in an instant society that hates to wait for anything. However, one of the main methods that God uses to form Christian maturity and spiritual growth in us is the process of waiting. Rich teaches about the importance of our response to God in...

Meeting God as Our Security (Audio) Feb 18, 2007

Though we try to insulate our lives against disaster by buying every conceivable kind of insurance and taking every precaution, we still live in a world of uncertainty that we cannot control. The psalmist lived in the same world and found the only...

Meeting God in Worship (Audio) Feb 11, 2007

Most of us think we know what worship is: the first half hour of church when we sing songs to God. But the worship of the Psalms extends well beyond this narrow understanding. The Psalms can help us begin to answer the questions of why worship God?...

Meeting God at the Cross (Audio) Feb 04, 2007

Have you ever asked God "Why?" Why did he allow that tragedy to happen when he could have avoided it so easily? We are not alone in bringing these questions to God, Jesus did too. In this message, Rich tells of the great comfort that can...

Meeting God in Our Humanity and Weakness (Audio) Jan 14, 2007

What does it mean to be human? How do we find our identity as human beings? It is these fundamental questions of identity that the psalmist takes up in Psalm 8 and discovers an answer in light of relationship to God.

Meeting God in the Psalms (Audio) Jan 07, 2007

This is an introduction to the series and to the book of Psalms as a whole. Rich shows how Psalm 1 functions as a doorway into the book as a whole and how it teaches us to live a life rooted in God that can withstand the storms of life.

Experiencing Christ This Christmas (Audio) Dec 24, 2006

In this Christmas Eve message, Rich uses the Magi as a lens through which to view our own attitudes as we approach Jesus. Some of us are threatened by Him, like Herod, whereas others of us are indifferent like the Pharisees and Teachers of the Law...

Mary The Mother Of Jesus Dec 17, 2006

James the Brother of Jesus Dec 10, 2006

A Different Understanding of Greatness: Servanthood (Audio) Nov 19, 2006

Whenever people are given a taste of power, the natural tendency is to begin thinking that they deserve it and can now make outrageous demands of others because they can. However, Jesus modeled an entirely different way managing power: through serving...

A Different Way of Living: Servanthood (Audio) Nov 12, 2006

What does it mean to be a Christian? Is it just a belief or religious rituals? Or is it a way of life that beckons us to serve others the way that Jesus did? Rich explains how if it is a way of life, we had better assess the cost of what that means...

How To Be Truly Happy (Audio) Nov 05, 2006

The most fundamental human endeavor is to seek happiness, yet most of us are looking for it in the wrong places. We chase after happiness in relationships, in wealth, and in power instead of in God. Rich realigns this fundamental quest of humanity...

How To Bring Health To Your Relationships (Audio) Oct 29, 2006

Our culture tells us to win by winning, but Jesus has a different plan for our relationships: we win by losing. In this message, Rich demonstrates how to win by losing in our marriages, in our families, in our workplaces, when we become people that...

What Does the Lord Require of You? (Audio) Oct 22, 2006

Perhaps the most basic and fundamental question that anyone could ever ask is: What does the Lord require of you? On the weekend that Vineyard Columbus celebrates the grand opening of the Community Center, Rich outlines how we are to move forward into...

Developing a Christian Mind: Why All of Life Matters (Audio) Oct 15, 2006

Many Christians know all about the intricacies of the light of God's Word but can't shine it on the path ahead to illuminate other areas of life. In this message, Rich teaches how to think biblically through the pressing issues of our...

The Body of Christ (Audio) Oct 08, 2006

Most of us think of church as a Sunday morning meeting and we feel like we don't belong or that we don't think that we have anything to give or contribute. God doesn't feel this way. God has something much more in mind for the church...

The New Creation of God (Audio) Oct 01, 2006

God is in the business of restoration. He is remaking our lives, communities and our world into a new creation. In this message Rich speaks about how God uses the church as his vehicle to bring restoration to the brokenness of sin in our lives...

The Israel of God (Audio) Sep 24, 2006

How do we understand ourselves as the church in light of all of God's promises to Israel in the Old Testament? Is their story our story? Rich brings fresh insight into these questions both as a Jew and a Christian and sheds light on how Israel...

The People of God (Audio) Sep 17, 2006

Americans are among the most isolated and individualistic people on the planet, but how does that impact our faith? Can't we all just follow God on our own? Rich tackles these questions by looking at the broader plan of God to renew a people for...

The Adulterous Heart (Audio) Sep 03, 2006

Many of us think that adultery could never happen to us. However, even the in inspiring life of David, the "man after God's own heart," we find the stain of adultery with Bathsheba and the requisite justifications, denials, and...

Worship from the Heart - Part 2 (Audio) Aug 27, 2006

David's emotional and undignified display of worship as he danced before the Lord was despised by his wife, Michal. Rich addresses the role of the body in worship and how to counteract the heart's tendency to observe and criticize without...

Worship from the Heart - Part 1 Aug 20, 2006

All of us are worshipping something. As human beings we were made to worship, but what are we worshipping? Find out how to cultivate a heart that worships God and seeks his presence through celebration and obedience, even when you don't...

A Heart of Kindness (Audio) Aug 13, 2006

In this message, Rich explores how different the biblical notion of kindness is from what we think of today when we give to some charity. He explains how God's commitment to kindness is a model that should impact how Christians live in the...

The Heart of a Friend (Audio) Aug 06, 2006

In an age of mass social technology like cell phones and MySpace, studies show that Americans have fewer close friends than ever before. Rich teaches about how to be a great friend through the story of the friendship of Jonathan and David.

The Courageous Heart (Audio) Jul 30, 2006

The story of young David conquering Goliath is an inspiring testimony of courage in the face of overwhelming opposition. Rich illuminates some modern day David and Goliath stories and gives practical steps how we can live lives of courage, willing to...

How to Have a Good Heart (Audio) Jul 23, 2006

Is the heart really that important to God? And if so, how do we go about having a good heart? In this message, Rich tackles these questions through a perceptive look at the tragic life of Saul in order to see what went wrong with his heart and what we...

So That We Might Understand Each Other: The Gifts of Tongues and Interpretation (Audio) Jul 02, 2006

In this final message on Spiritual Gifts, Rich takes on one of the most misunderstood gifts in the bible. He addresses some of the common misconceptions of the gift and builds gives a grid using scripture for understanding and using this gift.

So That You Will Not Be Fooled (Audio) Jun 25, 2006

This message focuses on the gift of discernment. While this gift can often be used to discern when there is something positive going on, an angel in the room or a healing about to happen, it can also be used to discern negative things. Rich addresses...

When the Kingdom Comes with Power (Audio) Jun 18, 2006

The gifts of prophecy and miracles are often misunderstood. In this message, Rich gives a modern-day definition of miracles and explains how God sometimes uses them today. Then he goes on to talk about prophecy, how we can test it and what its...

The Gift of Faith and Healing (Audio) Jun 11, 2006

Many of the gifts go hand in hand. Faith, healing and miracles are like that. Rich largely focuses on faith in this message and how it underlies many other gifts. He talks about what it means to have saving faith and sustaining faith. He finishes by...

Desperate for the Wisdom of God (Audio) Jun 04, 2006

Have you ever been desperate for wisdom from God? In this message, Rich starts out with the compelling story of Martin Luther King Jr. and his desperate need for wisdom from God. Then he breaks down two spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12, the gift of...

Showing the Spirit (Audio) May 28, 2006

This is an introduction to Spiritual Gifts, what their purpose is and how they connect us with the life of God. Rich focuses on four ways that Paul views Spiritual Gifts and how that plays into our own understanding and experience.

The One Requirement for Living Life Well (Audio) Apr 30, 2006

This message focuses on the one thing that Jesus says sums up the Law and the Prophets. It is commonly known as The Golden Rule. Rich unpacks this verse in its larger context and clears some of the pop culture's mentality regarding this famous...

How to Win over Worry (Audio) Apr 23, 2006

This message deals with common forms of worry that we all deal with. Rich goes through some signs that you may be struggling with worry and unpacks the source of worry. He finishes with some wisdom on how to break free from worry's controlling grip.

Answering Our Doubts (Audio) Apr 16, 2006

This Easter sermon begins with an exploration of atheists and then unpacks the difficulties we have with belief. Rich addresses the demand we have for proof before we believe and discusses some reasons we struggle with doubt.

Finding Security in an Insecure World (Audio) Apr 09, 2006

It is the law of human nature that we are all trying to find security in an insecure world. This message addresses the difference between healthy investments and finding our security in our investments. The truth is that heavenly investments pay off...

Healing Our Hypocrisy (Audio) Apr 02, 2006

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to deal with the attitudes of our heart as we do good works. All of us are divided at the heart level and desire to appear better than we are. We are all hypocrites. This message gets at how we...

How to Stop Being an Echo (Audio) Mar 26, 2006

This message addresses the difficult issue of non-violence and how we can react to the injustice and evil in the world today. Instead of getting into a cycle of reaction, Jesus calls us to something more radical.

A Thoroughly Counter-Cultural Approach to Marriage and Divorce (Audio) Mar 12, 2006

Divorce is common outside the church and inside the church. This message takes a different approach from the "what are the grounds for divorce?" sermon. Challenging and fresh, this message hits anyone and everyone no matter what their...

How to Defeat Lust in Your Life Mar 05, 2006

This sermon begins with breaking down the concept of lust. Then it continues by describing the lies that allow lust to control and imprison us. Craig unpacks these common lies and the corresponding truths and then outlines a solution beyond sin...

Stopping Anger Before it Kills (Audio) Feb 26, 2006

Jesus warns us in the most unmistakable terms about the deadly effect of unhealed, unchecked anger. Jesus always challenges his listeners to something radical and uncompromising. This message breaks down this oft misinterpreted verse and discusses how...

Remembering Who You Are: Being Salt and Light (Audio) Feb 12, 2006

This popular passage is fresh and real as Rich unpacks what the purposes of salt and light are. The message begins with a great story of someone being a light for Christ. Then Rich presses out what it looks like for us to act as salt and light in...

The Most Challenging Beatitude: Blessed are the Persecuted (Audio) Feb 05, 2006

This is certainly a challenging beatitude for us living in America. Rich talks about how we American Christians view our faith and the radical difference it makes when we include persecution in our list of requirements.

The Healing of Our Divisions (Audio) Jan 29, 2006

There is division everywhere we go, within our cities, our churches and our families. The fundamental problem is that we are even divided within ourselves. In this message, Rich teaches how we can be whole with each other and within ourselves.

What the World Needs Most: Righteousness and Mercy (Audio) Jan 22, 2006

In this message, Rich elaborates on the power of righteousness and mercy for changing the world. Righteousness or right-relatedness and mercy consist of more than we first assume. This message explains how Christians can begin to embrace these...

Changing the Price Tags of Life (Audio) Jan 15, 2006

It seems that what Jesus is doing in the Sermon on the Mount is turn our value systems upside down. Things we consider worthless, Jesus puts great honor on. This is especially evident in the Beatitudes. This sermon focuses on some general...

Life as It Was Meant to Be (Audio) Jan 08, 2006

The Christian world is not exempt from experiences of betrayal, conspiracy and dishonesty. What difference does the Gospel actually make in peoples' lives? Are we doomed to live a sinful life while being "forgiven"? Rich begins a series...

Christmas Peace and Joy (Audio) Dec 24, 2005

Peace on earth was the announcement at Christ's birth, but peace is hardly the state of affairs in our world today. Many of us try unsuccessfully to get peace. In this Christmas message, Rich explores how the source of real peace is found in the...

Images of Christ from a Famous Holiday in the Book of Leviticus (Audio) Dec 18, 2005

One picture of Jesus comes from a festival found in the Old Testament book of Leviticus called Yom Kippur or The Day of Atonement. The Day of Atonement was unique in the Hebrew calendar because it was the one day each year when the High Priest had...

Images of Christ from as Seen in Famous Objects (Audio) Dec 11, 2005

Rich discusses the Passover Lamb and the manna the Israelites received from Heaven as pictures that reveal the future Messiah. The connections and insights gained from these typologies are powerful illustrations of the meaning and significance of...

Images of Christ from Famous Persons in Genesis (Audio) Dec 04, 2005

The Old Testament is filled with images and pictures of the coming Messiah. In this series, Rich uses typology (the study of types in the Old Testament and New Testament) to show how rich the message of the Gospel really is. In the first message, Rich...

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Giving (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Audio) Nov 20, 2005

This sermon starts out with a few stories of extraordinary givers. These people didn't start out as millionaires, but they gave what they had and they gave what they got. Rich gives some really practical teaching from the Bible regarding giving...

Escaping from Economic Hell: Debt and Consumerism Part 2 (Audio) Nov 13, 2005

We American especially measure our happiness by how much stuff we have. Consumerism has taken a hold of many of us like a disease that we cannot shake. Rich continues his previous message and discusses how we can detect over-consumption in our own...

Escaping from Economic Hell: Debt and Consumerism (Audio) Nov 06, 2005

Most of us live between the jaws of debt and consumerism. We are simply becoming more and more trapped by these two things. In the fist part of this message, Rich addresses the issue of debt from a Christian perspective and gives practical ways we can...

The Biblical Message about Money: Surprise! (Audio) Oct 30, 2005

The message of the Bible regarding money comes as a surprise to many. In this message, Rich outlines several biblical themes about money and how we as Christians can begin to think about this difficult topic.

The Five Biggest Mistakes Parents Make (Audio) Oct 09, 2005

This message is great for parents who want to learn even more ways to improve their parenting. Rich address 5 mistakes that parents often make without realizing it and how we can change our parenting style to bless our kids.

How Kids Teach and Train Their Parents (Audio) Oct 02, 2005

Most books and sermons on parenting make us feel totally inadequate. This series on parenting starts out with a different perspective. Instead of what you should be doing for your kids, Rich teaches us how kids teach us. The message focuses on making...

Why Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex? Sep 25, 2005

If I've Confessed My Sins, Why Don't I Feel Forgiven? Sep 18, 2005

So many folks are wrapped up in a condition of regret. They find themselves spending a tremendous amount of emotional energy going back over and over again what they could have done, and should have done. If that is you, you may be unable to be...

Hope for the Sexually Broken (Audio) Sep 11, 2005

Many of us have experienced sexual brokenness whether it is the result of our own sin or the result of someone sinning against us. Our culture is a breeding ground for sexual brokenness. Most churches offer "sin management" as the only...

Sex as God Intended It to Be (Audio) Aug 28, 2005

Many of us have experienced sexual brokenness whether it is the result of our own sin or the result of someone sinning against us. Our culture is a breeding ground for sexual brokenness. Most churches offer "sin management" as the only...

How to Buy a Roundtrip Ticket to Planet Earth (Audio) Aug 14, 2005

One of the perennial questions facing mankind concerns what happens after we die. In this final message in the series, we see what Revelation has to say about life after death, how heaven looks and who will be there.

Tough Questions about Hell (Audio) Jul 31, 2005

Sermons on Hell are few and far between these days. This is an important topic of Revelation and of the Bible. In this message, Rich addresses this delicate topic with tact and truth to bring understanding to a difficult doctrine.

The Best of Times and Worst of Times (Audio) Jul 24, 2005

In an age of compromise, Revelation draws stark lines of black and white. John presents us with a series of alternatives between good and evil. In this message, Rich addresses some of the stark contrasts addressed in chapters 19 & 20. He also...

Spiritual Thinking about Life (Audio) Jul 03, 2005

This sermon focuses on the city of Babylon and the beast in Revelation and what its significance is for us today. John gives us an amazingly penetrating look into the nature of countries and cultures through these two images and tells us to look at...

Worship and Judgement (Audio) Jun 26, 2005

In chapters 14 to 16 of the book of Revelation we find the theme of justice and judgment woven together, surprisingly, with the theme of worship. Much of the work of Christians in the world is to do justice but there is something else we Christians...

Kingdoms in Conflict (Audio) Jun 19, 2005

One of the central themes in the book of Revelation that we have been going through is the struggle between two opposing kingdoms - one ruled by God and the other ruled by Satan. In this message, Rich exegetes several tactics the Enemy uses against...

Defeating Myths about Christian Witnessing (Audio) Jun 12, 2005

God's warnings will not bring everyone to repentance and belief in Christ. In chapters 10 & 11 of Revelation we see another method of bringing people to repentance: the faithful witness of Christians. In this message, Rich tackles several...

Are You Ignoring God's Warnings? (Audio) May 29, 2005

This message addresses God's use of warnings. We persistently break God's commandments despite his threats concerning the consequences of what will happen. In this message, we see the reasons for God's warnings and the reasons we ignore...

Standing in the Day of Disaster (Audio) May 22, 2005

Many of us have the idea that life should be pain-free because we are Christians. In fact, the opposite is true. Jesus told us to expect hardship. In this message, Rich teaches us how we can stand up against terrible pressures and hardships in this life.

The Way of Christ's Kingdom (Audio) May 15, 2005

There are many ways we as Christians try to battle with the world. Often we align ourselves with the political right to bring change or we withdraw completely from society to preserve our "holiness." Jesus advocated a different approach. In...

The Cure for Cultural Conformity (Audio) May 01, 2005

In this message, Rich addresses the Laodicean church that has become lukewarm. How does Jesus lead his church away from lukewarm, suburban conformity? The balance between resisting the culture and conforming to it is the art of worship, which brings...

What Jesus is Looking for in the Church - Part 2 (Audio) Apr 24, 2005

Rich continues to teach on the churches in the beginning of the book of Revelation. Church is a messy place. In this message, we learn what it would really be like to go back to the New Testament church and how we can become the church of the future...

What Jesus is Looking for in the Church (Audio) Apr 17, 2005

When we are looking for a church we consider many things such as small groups, style, programs and children's classes. The most important thing to consider however is what Jesus looks for in the Church. In this message, Rich begins to teach on...

How to Read the Book of Revelation (Audio) Apr 03, 2005

Many people would like to read Revelation as a code book with secret messages about the future but this view takes the book out of the hands of ordinary people. In this series, Rich will be going through the book of Revelation, not as a secret code...

When God Does the Utterly Unexpected (Audio) Mar 27, 2005

This Easter message focuses on our personal worldviews. Sometimes our prior experiences prevent us from having faith, but when we open ourselves up to the God of surprises, we can find freedom and healing.

Partnering with Jesus to Change Our World (Audio) Mar 13, 2005

In this final message in the Blessed to be a Blessing Campaign series, Rich talks about five major trends we see happening in the world around us. As the church, we need to not only be aware of these trends but we need to jump in and participate with...

Preparing for a Miracle (Audio) Mar 06, 2005

In this message that precedes the All-Church Celebration, Rich uses the story in John 6 of the multiplying of the loaves. One profound reason we see very few miracles is because we are not aware of the need. God's miracles begin with our...

Seven Myths about Giving (Audio) Feb 27, 2005

In the home stretch of the giving campaign, Rich confronts the myths that hold people back from giving. Along with stories of people's generosity, this message goes through the power behind the grace of giving.

An Investment that Pays Off (Audio) Feb 20, 2005

You don't know what your life is built on until you face a crisis and there will be a curve in the road for every single one of us. In the times of trial, what we have invested in the church and in community will pay off. This message addresses...

A Message without Limits (Audio) Feb 13, 2005

No realm of life is squeezed out by the Kingdom that Jesus inaugurated in his coming. One of the ways you can measure a church is to ask yourself if some aspect of life is squeezed out. In this message, Rich talks about how big the message of Jesus is.

A Church That Takes Risks (Audio) Feb 06, 2005

We live in a society right now that is ruled by fear. What we are proposing in building a community enter that reaches out to our city and in sending out missionaries is the rejection of fear-based thinking. This message talks about the struggle to...

Great Reasons to Fast (Audio) Jan 30, 2005

Fasting takes deadly aim at one of the primary idols in America - food. We fast in order to create a little more room for God, and to unhook from the world. In this message, Rich addresses how to fast in a way that is pleasing to God.

What in the World is God Up to? (Audio) Jan 23, 2005

God is spreading his kingdom through ordinary and broken people. In this message, Rich talks about how we can be used to advance God's kingdom. Many of us need to be enrolled in the "University of Jesus" as we strive for more effectiveness.

Blessed to Be a Blessing - Part 2 (Audio) Jan 16, 2005

This message continues the teaching that there is a biblical principle that says we are blessed in order to be a blessing to others. Abraham is given a four-fold promise of blessing by God. Rich teaches how we can apply these blessings to our lives today.

Blessed to Be a Blessing (Audio) Jan 09, 2005

This church has been blessed. There is a biblical principle that states that blessing is not meant to be kept. When we are blessed, we are meant to give it away. This message launches our giving campaign to give away to build a community center and...

When Popular Opinion is Wrong (Audio) Dec 24, 2004

One of the most striking things about the celebration of Christmas is the contrast that scripture draws between what people thought of Jesus at his birth, during his life, and particularly at his death, and what actually was the case. In this message...

Portrait of a Servant (Audio) Dec 19, 2004

One of the questions that has fascinated the church for at least the last 1700 years was what Jesus looked like. Throughout history, Jesus has been portrayed in millions of different ways to fit a particular ethnicity, or a political, religious, or...

Called to Be a Servant (Audio) Dec 12, 2004

21st century America has all but eliminated the concept of servant as a positive thing from contemporary life. But Jesus Christ saw his fundamental task on earth as being the servant of the Lord. This powerful message talks about what Jesus came to be...

The Servant Who Rules (Audio) Dec 05, 2004

We try so hard to be pleasing to God, but nothing seems to work very long. The secret is that as we are connected to Jesus, but how can we know if we are really connected to Jesus? In this message, Rich talks about the joy of surrendering to the...

Becoming a Thankful Person (Audio) Nov 21, 2004

Perhaps nothing reveals more about your basic orientation in life than thanksgiving. You either recognize that God and other people are the source of everything good in your life or you honestly believe that you are the source. In this message, Rich...

The Lost Art of Confession (Audio) Nov 14, 2004

Confession can be one of the most difficult things to do. Often, we jump to justify or cover up our sins and faults. Using Psalm 51, Rich teaches about the art of confession - how we can confess in truth and draw near to God.

The Secret to Becoming a Great Worshiper: Focus Your Thoughts on God (Audio) Oct 31, 2004

The place to begin in prayer is with adoration, with worship. You can't worship God while the focus of your mind is on your kids, or your problems, or the person in the next row, or whether someone near you is singing off-key. In this message...

Your God is Too Small (Audio) Oct 24, 2004

People are living lives of quiet desperation without purpose or future. And we can make a difference, if we learn to pray on their behalf. This message teaches us the importance of praying even when it's hard.

The Problem of Feelings in Our Prayers (Audio) Oct 17, 2004

One of the biggest challenges we face in prayer is dealing with our feelings. We wonder whether our feelings are good indicators of how God views our prayers. The place to start is having a right perspective of who God is. This message addresses this...

If We Love, We Will Pray (Audio) Oct 10, 2004

People are living lives of quiet desperation without purpose or future. And we can make a difference, if we learn to pray on their behalf. This message teaches us the importance of praying even when it's hard.

How to Argue Your Case with God (Audio) Sep 26, 2004

Rich continues his series on prayer by talking about the Christian freedom of debating with God. God invited us to engage with him and plead our case. Using examples from Genesis 18 and Exodus 32, Rich goes through several ways you can argue your case...

The Prodigal Father (Audio) Sep 19, 2004

Rich begins this message by addressing the problem of fatherlessness in America today. He retells the story usually titled "the prodigal son" and paints a piercing picture of God as a "prodigal" or "extravagant" father.

Coming Home to God Our Father (Audio) Sep 12, 2004

Even followers of Christ are confused about prayer. We treat prayer as a test we failed, a burdensome obligation that we ought to perform or worst of all, we treat prayer as a badge of holiness. In this message, Rich refutes these popular...

Hungry for God (Audio) Sep 05, 2004

Rich begins a new series on prayer with this introductory sermon. Using the potent image of hunger and thirst, Rich paints a picture of prayer as relief in the wilderness. Every human being on earth is thirsty for God. This message introduces the...

Where is God When Obedience is Hard? (Audio) Aug 29, 2004

As Rich concludes his series on Where is God When Life is Hard, he talks about the difficult and often discounted virtue of obedience. Any discussion of obedience today is almost totally off limits, but you cannot be a biblical Christian in any...

Where is God When I'm Called to Surrender? (Audio) Aug 22, 2004

Everything about modern marketing and American culture is focused upon enhancing the self, glorifying the self and worshipping the self. This message cuts across the view that all of life should revolve around you and me. Rich talks about a very...

Where is God When I'm Discontented? (Audio) Aug 15, 2004

It seems that our entire culture strives to breed discontent in us. We are discontent with our looks, our profession, our possessions; the list goes on and on. In this message, Rich talks about how to learn to be content in a culture that is begging...

Where is God When People Hurt Me? (Audio) Jul 25, 2004

Everywhere we look in the world today we see the lingering effects of past hurt. We human beings cause so much hurt to each other. How can that hurt be healed? In this message, Rich talks about the difficult practice of forgiveness and he unpacks the...

Where is God When I Suffer? (Audio) Jul 18, 2004

Perhaps the greatest challenge to the Christian faith is the fact of suffering. They've done surveys and asked people what is it that keeps them from believing in God and the number one answer that comes up has to do with suffering. This message...

Where is God When Life is Hard? (Audio) Jun 27, 2004

Rich begins a new series by asking the question, "Where is God when life is hard?" This sermon introduces the series as Rich address why we see so little radical transformation in Christians. We in America have adapted Christianity into a...

How to Find Strength in the Midst of Battle (Audio) Jun 20, 2004

To conclude his series on the Holy Spirit, Rich takes a look at Ephesians 6:10-12. There is a battle going on around us and a powerful force arrayed against us. In this message, Rich teaches us why we need strength as we walk out our Christian lives...

How a Person Can Become Demonized (And What You Can Do About It) (Audio) Jun 06, 2004

Rich addresses the evil side of the supernatural as he continues in his series on the Holy Spirit. All around us there is evidence of a battle going on in the spiritual world. This message teaches you how to identify the demonic in the surrounding...

How to Discover God's Will for Your Life (Audio) May 23, 2004

Most people are asking the question, "What does God want me to do with my life?" In this culture of choices, one of the critical issues in people's minds is learning to hear the voice of God. In this message, Rich gives five points that...

How to Be an Imitator of Jesus Christ (Audio) May 16, 2004

What was it about Jesus' example that the early disciples sought to imitate? And more importantly, what does it mean for us in the 21st century to imitate the example of Jesus in our world? In this sermon, Rich addresses several specific ways we...

How to Have a Faith that Releases Healing (Audio) May 09, 2004

There is no formula or guarantees when praying for healing. Jesus is our best model when learning to pray for the sick. Rich talks about what Jesus' prayers were like and how we can pray like him. He address bad habits we develop when praying and...

What is the Baptism in the Holy Spirit All About? (Audio) Apr 25, 2004

Rich goes through the history of the movement of the Holy Spirit from the first day of Pentecost to the rise of modern Pentecostalism and Charismatics as well as the Vineyard Movement itself. Then he explains several reasons why we need the power and...

The Cure for Boring Christianity (Audio) Apr 18, 2004

We can't build a wave, but we can accommodate what God is doing by riding the wave God is building. This series focuses on the activity of the Holy Spirit. Whether you don't know anything about the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit is simply a...

How Easter Changes People's Lives (Audio) Apr 11, 2004

There are so many people interested in changing their life. Just do a book search on Amazon for books about life change, and you will agree. In this final installment in the series on the Passion of Christ, Rich talks about real life change. By...

The Upside Down Kingdom of Jesus - Part 2 (Audio) Apr 04, 2004

Rich goes into more detail concerning the upside-down kingdom of Christ by taking a closer look at the cross. He begins by looking at Jesus' victory on the cross. Then we look at the profound message for mothers through Jesus' last words to...

The Upside Down Kingdom of Jesus (Audio) Mar 28, 2004

Often the way we perceive things is the exact opposite from what they really are. For example, when we look at the sun, we perceive that it travels around the earth, but in fact we know that the earth actually travels around the sun. Nowhere is the...

The Trial of Jesus Christ (Audio) Mar 14, 2004

There have been many unjust trials in the history of the world. None were more unjust than the trial of Jesus Christ. In this message, the second in a series on the Passion of Jesus, Rich takes an in-depth look at Jesus' trial. Rich addresses the...

The Betrayal and Denial of Christ (Audio) Mar 07, 2004

As you prepare yourself spiritually for Easter, take some time to focus on the Passion of Christ. The word passion comes from a Latin word meaning to suffer. One of the things that Jesus suffered was betrayal. Judas didn't start off intending to...

What to Look for in a Christian Leader (Audio) Feb 29, 2004

In this last installment of the passing on the faith series, Rich talks about the qualities of a Christian leader. Those of us who are followers of Christ are constantly in the position of having to think about the criteria for choosing a leader. One...

What Should We Do with All the Hypocrites in the Church? (Audio) Feb 22, 2004

If you were to ask people outside the church, what is the number one reason they don't go to church, the answer you would probably hear is that the church if full of hypocrites. What is the appropriate answer we should give to such an accusation?...

When Love is Wrong (Audio) Feb 15, 2004

There has been a lot of progress in different areas in our culture, but Paul teaches in chapter 3 of 2 Timothy that in the last days the world will spiral downward. Rich explains that the reason for this downward spiral is misdirected love. In this...

How to Live Like a Christian When the Storm Hits (Audio) Feb 08, 2004

In this message, Rich talks about how to live as a Christian when the storm hits. By the storm, he doesn't mean personal difficulty, or painful circumstances. He focuses on the seemingly overwhelming power of our culture on our morals. By looking...

Sharing Your Faith in Spite of Opposition (Audio) Jan 25, 2004

Often, we hesitate to share our faith because it is difficult, or we don't feel like being obedient. But Christ's will, in so many areas, may run counter to our will and opposition is part of what we must expect if we are going to obey...

How Not to Be Ashamed of Sharing Your Faith (Audio) Jan 18, 2004

You cannot read Christian history without seeing this continual theme of suffering as being part of the requirement of passing along the Christian faith. The suffering that we are called upon to endure is the suffering of shame. Are any of you who...

Building a Spiritual Heritage for Our Children (Audio) Jan 11, 2004

None of us are self-made Christians. Many of us came to faith because someone shared the gospel with us. Will the chain continue through you or will it be broken? Rich begins a new series that teaches us how to pass on the faith. This sermon begins...

War and Peace (Audio) Dec 24, 2003

Jesus: The Savior of the World Dec 21, 2003

Rich focuses on Luke's account of Jesus as the savior of the world. First we look at where the savior's power comes from. Then, three areas of Jesus' character as a Savior are discussed: Jesus as social activist, Jesus as liberator and...

Jesus: The Suffering Servant of God Dec 14, 2003

In this message, Rich deals with a passage from the gospel according to Mark. In this passage, Jesus challenges the disciples to recognize who he really is. Through this, Rich introduces the idea of the Incarnation by asking, "Why did Jesus have...

Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Jewish Hope Dec 07, 2003

Rich begins an advent series where we look at three different pictures of Jesus that we find in the gospels. He begins with Matthew's story of Jesus as the fulfillment of the Jewish hope...the messiah. Rich tells his own story of growing up...

The Reluctant Leader (Audio) Nov 23, 2003

Many of us struggle with the call of leadership that God has placed on our lives. But at some point or other, every single human being faces a choice of continuing to step out with God, or to hang back in reluctance and fear. God calls us into...

Hospitality: The Neglected Key to Christian Community (Audio) Nov 09, 2003

Hospitality is usually a measure of how well you can entertain others, like Martha Stewart, but this is not what God has created hospitality to be. In this message we learn why hospitality is historically and culturally important. Rich then teaches...

Four Things You Probably Won't Get Directly from God (Audio) Nov 02, 2003

We often think that God can fill all our needs, and He does, but sometimes he uses community. The number 1 reason Christians fall away or stay stagnant is individualism. In a world immersed in individualism, God uses a radically different means to...

Why Church is Good for Us (And Good for the World) (Audio) Oct 26, 2003

Starting with the book by Robert Putnam titled, Bowling Alone, Rich talks about how community has become less and less important to our culture. Back in the 1960's nearly 8% of American men and 5% of American women belonged to a bowling league...

Building a Missional Community in a World of Despair (Audio) Oct 12, 2003

Rich continues his series by addressing Christian missions. Missions need to be evaluated in light of two worldviews, religious fanaticism on the one hand, and religious pluralism on the other. Rich answers questions in this sermon such as: What are...

Building a Community of Refuge in a World of Despair (Audio) Oct 05, 2003

The world around us is full of despair. Many Christians have pulled out of society and closed themselves away from the rest of the world in order to protect themselves. Jesus does not pray that we would be taken out of the world, but protected from...

Building a Community of Life in a World of Despair (Audio) Sep 28, 2003

People often move to a city based on the quality of life. The quality of life is a concern of Jesus as he prays for his church. He prays that we would become a community with such an attractive quality of life that people in the world are drawn in and...

Building a Community of Prayer in a World of Despair (Audio) Sep 21, 2003

In John 17, we have the longest recorded prayer of Jesus. The world is in a desperate place today with the culture quickly spiraling downward. Jesus' prayer points to the beginning point in thinking of God: as a father. In this message, Rich...

Building a God-Centered Church (Audio) Sep 14, 2003

Rich begins a sub-series on John chapter 17 considering the kind of church that Jesus prayed for, died for, and is coming back for. John 17 gives us the biblical foundation not only for our church, but for every church in the world. Rich teaches that...

What Jesus Offers When the Whole World is Against You (Audio) Aug 31, 2003

One of the dominant themes that run through chapters 13-16 is opposition from the world. Jesus warns his followers about 21st Century America, 18th Century England, 20th Century Nazi Germany, and 1st Century Rome. In whatever time we're living in...

The Cost of Discipleship (Audio) Aug 24, 2003

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor, wrote these words right before the start of the second world war, "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." If you sign up for a relationship with me, Jesus says, understand that it will cost...

How Change in Your Life Happens (Audio) Aug 17, 2003

How come so many Christians never seem to change? We rationalize the lack of change that we see in our lives and in the other Christians around us and say, "Well, after all, we're only human. You can't expect perfection. In this...

The Cure for Troubled Hearts (Part 2) (Audio) Jul 27, 2003

Despite our overly extravagant use of the word "need," we do have needs. One of our most fundamental needs is for companionship. In the second part of his teaching on troubled hearts, Rich shows how Jesus recognizes the disciples...

The Cure for Troubled Hearts (Audio) Jul 20, 2003

John 14:1, this one little verse, contains some of the best mental health counsel than any of us could ever hear at any time in our lives. "Don't let your heart be troubled. Trust in God, [Jesus says] Trust in me." In chapter 14 of the...

When Jesus Says Goodbye Jul 13, 2003

Rich takes a look at the beginning of what has been termed the farewell discourse of Jesus, the words that Jesus spoke the night before he died. In this speech, Jesus gives lasting words of wisdom to his followers. Last words are lasting words. There...

When Christianity Gets Redefined (Audio) Jul 06, 2003

In recent years there have been a lot of attempts to redefine Christianity. Many are arguing that Christianity has to become more relevant by abandoning the supernatural elements of the faith or abandoning certain moral absolutes. Jesus continually...

When a Loved One Dies (Audio) Jun 29, 2003

Rich continues his series on the gospel of John, and now there is a transition in the gospel. Jesus is moving towards the cross. Our larger society completely dismisses any discussion of afterlife or eternity. But through this story, the story of...

What Makes Jesus a Great Leader? (Audio) Jun 22, 2003

It seems that everyone has their own idea about what makes a great leader. What makes Jesus a great leader? It was out of the context of talking about leadership that Jesus stands up in the Temple and says, "I am the Good Shepherd." Rich...

When Popular Opinion is Wrong (Audio) Jun 15, 2003

Throughout history, people who buck popular opinion often find themselves persecuted, sometimes violently. What happens to people when they decide to march to the beat of a different drummer? When they challenge prevailing opinions? What happens when...

A Matter of Identity Jun 08, 2003

A large part of the Bible is devoted to the issue of identity. Who is Jesus? How shall we think about this person, Jesus of Nazareth? Is he the Messiah? Is he the one sent by God, or should we look for another? And who are we? How shall we think about...

Is Your Approach to Life Wrong? (Audio) Jun 01, 2003

As Rich continues in the series from the gospel of John, he talks about the wrong approaches that we take to life. We discover that the approaches that Jesus takes to life are really counter-intuitive; they go against our initial thoughts. The root of...

Tested By the Lord (Audio) May 25, 2003

One of the things that people do not understand about having a relationship with the Lord is that the Lord regularly puts his people to the test. Testing is designed to strengthen our faith and to deepen our loyalty to Christ. God tests us to put into...

What a Difference a Word Makes Apr 20, 2003

For most people, there is a serious misunderstanding regarding the resurrection. This message explores the meaning of the resurrection and why it matters to us. Rich systematically supports the case that you cannot be a Christian without believing in...

Have You Ever Missed a Miracle? (Audio) Apr 13, 2003

God is active and moving in our lives today, but sometimes we don't see what he is doing. Sometime we miss a miracle because we are impatient. Other times, we miss the miracle because it doesn't fit into our definition of how God works. Rich...

The Battle is Around Jesus (Audio) Apr 06, 2003

Everywhere you look in the world, arguments and controversies are surrounding Jesus Christ. The crucial question of the hour is, who is Jesus Christ and what shall we do with him? Rich uses the story of the Samaritan Woman at the well to teach how we...

Have You Considered Getting a Life? (Audio) Mar 23, 2003

What is it that we really need? Jesus says that we need to get a life; we need to be made totally over. Has there ever been a time in your life where God dug you out of the way and put in you a new life? Rich uses the story of Nicodemus to break down...

Christ the Revolutionary (Audio) Mar 16, 2003

There is something utterly revolutionary about Christ's coming into the world. Christ reveals the glory of God by overthrowing the Old Order and replacing it with something entirely new. Rich teaches how Jesus is different than any revolutionary...

The Jesus I Never Knew (Audio) Mar 09, 2003

In this passage, John reveals Jesus as the "lamb that takes away the sins of the world." Rich preaches on this passage by turning our common perspective of who Jesus is upside down. In light of this Jesus we never knew, we are called to...

Why Did God Come Down? (Audio) Mar 02, 2003

The Gospel of John is written by one of Jesus' closest friends. This message begins a new series that will take you through the book of John. The first chapter of John is like the overture to a great symphony in which all of the themes that we...

Reasons to Stay Married… When You Need Reasons Feb 16, 2003

This sermon in the series about Song of Songs gives several reasons we should stick it out when marriage is hard. Rich inspires us to remain committed to God even when it's hard and believe that the God who raised the dead can resurrect our bad...

The Hard Work of Romantic Love Feb 02, 2003

Romance and love don't just happen by themselves. In this sermon, Rich describes the work we need to do to make love great. Marriage begins with sowing seeds of love long before the ceremony takes place. We learn how to begin the process before...

Sex: A Gift or a God? (Audio) Jan 26, 2003

Breaking from the text of Song of Songs, Rich preaches on the Romans 1 to unpack how we think about sex. Rich uncovers the lies our sex-saturated society constantly feeds us and equips us to see sex as God intended it. Our society has made sex into a...

When Love Is Hard Jan 12, 2003

On Love and Beauty (Audio) Jan 05, 2003

Rich begins a series from one of the least preached books of the bible. He takes a look at Song of Songs not allegorically, but as a collection of love songs between a man and a woman. Both men and women have difficulty understanding what God calls...

The God who Speaks Dec 24, 2002

This Christmas message focuses on people who are like the Magi, looking for God. Rich talks about looking for God in pain or in dissatisfaction. He addresses people who are comfortable and those who feel like there is something missing in their life...

God with Us Dec 22, 2002

It wasn't an easy thing and it wasn't a painless or costless event for the Father to release his beloved Son into the world. There was a price to be paid for God being with us. And there is a cost to following Jesus Christ. In this message...

Finding Hope When You're Hopeless Dec 15, 2002

In every age and especially today, Isaiah 9 continues to be an enormously relevant text offering hope for a world that is hopeless and living in darkness: "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. On those living in the land of the...

The Gift of Prophecy (Audio) Dec 08, 2002

Do you know that God continues to speak today? Prophecy is often a confusing or almost scary thing for some people. Other people do not know how to use the gift they have been given. This message defines the gift, and gives some guidelines for using...

The Gift of Faith, Healings and Miracles (Audio) Dec 01, 2002

Do you experience healings and miracles in your life? Often the gift of faith is the backdrop for the exercise of the gift of healing and the effecting of miracles. The gift of faith is often given to a believer before a miracle takes place. This...

The Gift of Wisdom (Audio) Nov 24, 2002

In this passage of 1 Corinthians, Paul says that the most valuable kind of wisdom is not the kind that comes from education or reading the philosophers but from the Holy Spirit. This message explores the gift of wisdom and why we need it. Wisdom gives...

From Famine to Fullness (Audio) Sep 22, 2002

Rich takes a look at the famine in 2 Kings 6 and how it affected the people. When they finally received food, they could hardly believe it. People are desperate for something real that will feed their deepest longing. Jesus satisfies that longing...

The Jesus Model of Outreach (Audio) Sep 01, 2002

Want to be inspired to share Jesus with those outside the faith? We can go our whole lives living around other Christians, but Jesus calls us to share our faith. In this teaching, be envisioned once more to fulfill the call of Jesus to reach out to...

People Who Destroy Community (And What You Can Do About Them) Aug 25, 2002

One of the major changes in America is the change from valuing rugged individualists to the valuing of community and relationship. Community was God's idea and His purpose. But there are people who simply don't understand God's purpose...

What Does Great Worship Feel Like? (Audio) Aug 18, 2002

Have you ever been a part of a massive celebration? Where people are singing, dancing in the streets and strangers hug one another? What would it be like to be a part of such a celebration? What would the atmosphere and the emotion be like? In this...

How God Tests Our Love (and Faith) (Audio) Aug 11, 2002

Do you know that the Bible teaches that God regularly tests His people? Testing by the Lord is only for His own people. We never read of the Lord testing someone who is ungodly, who is not a friend of God. In Nehemiah we see three tests that God gives...

When You Are Spiritually Mismatched in Marriage or Dating (Audio) Aug 04, 2002

Are you dating someone who is outside the faith? Or maybe you are married to a spouse who is not a Christian. Rich devotes this message to the spiritually mismatched. In it, he outlines a strategy for avoiding a spiritual mismatch, reasons to avoid...

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