Vineyard Columbus Sermons

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Called to be Countercultural (Audio) Mar 08, 2009

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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