Vineyard Church Maryville

The Trellis of Fasting: A Hunger for Justice

Paul gave the early church his whole heart without losing his head--and that's the key to why he had more influence than almost anyone who ever lived. While people all around us are panicking and catastrophizing, can we do the same? Can we love without reservation, while holding on to our principles, values and best thinking?

In telling the Thessalonians why he can be trusted, Paul gives us an ideal set of tests for who we should trust in our lives (and how we can be trustworthy ourselves).

In this intro to 1 Thessalonians we'll see why so many people were upset about this tiny new church, and how's Paul's encouragement to them might be just want we need to hear, too.

A message about the superpower all have, and must not withhold!

We pray lots for God's protection. How does God protect His people and what does His protection truly mean for us?

Our mental well-being can vary widely from day to day and from person to person. In this message we'll explore a biblical anchor. Not a quick-fix or a simplistic bandaid for a bad day, but a divine resource that will help ground us no matter what the moment holds.

A message about the joy of tending a garden (even for people who hate tending gardens).

To build a bookcase (or just about anything else), you need three kinds of strength.

Trellis Message from August 2024

How studying Scripture can be transformational, even if you're not close to being a bible nerd!

Ezekiel 47 describes a vision of water flowing from the temple of God, which begins small but grows into a mighty river bringing life to whatever it touches. It is an illustration of a Spirit-led life, an invitation to join God in His work and deepen our walk, and a beautiful example of how God restores, renews, and heals.

Living in the tension of the now and not yet Kingdom.

A message about how Jesus' counter-intuitive approach to conflict redefines 'winning' and actually makes it possible.

An important message about loving people well without drowning in the emotional undertow.

True life—the kind that builds, multiplies, and sustains—doesn’t come from taking what seems good in our own eyes, but from trusting the God who gives life generously and abundantly. In a world of competing voices and scarcity, the real question is whether we will use our power to preserve our own lives by taking life that isn’t ours, or wait for God to give more of what He’s already given—using the life we have to lift up and preserve those whose lives are failing: the weak, the poor, the vulnerable, and the oppressed—rather than securing our own life at their expense.

Anyone who truly knows Jesus wants everyone to truly knowJesus. So how do we help people know Jesus? We live our lives like onebig giant Show & Tell.

A candid look at what it means to honor one another, tohonor leaders, and how this idea can either be incredibly helpful orharmful to the body of Christ.

A sermon about freedom, interdependence, and a creepy boxof mannequin parts.

A message about the most stubborn, resilient sin and it's subtle high-powered antidote.

Beuchner wrote, "You don't just live in a world, a world lives in you." Our minds are vast unregulated space. What happens in there matters. But how much?

If we don't have to be religious superheroes, then why do so many bible characters seem like superheroes? Aren't we supposed to be like them?

A sermon about saints, heroes, superheroes, and revival!

Giving and Generosity are spiritual practices taughtconsistently throughout the entire Bible as a way to worship, thank,acknowledge and trust God.

A sermon about sound boards, regulating emotions, honest people who lie to themselves, and how unfiltered prayers might just save the day.

Why did Jesus have to die? Why is the resurrection such a big deal?

During Palm Sunday on the church calendar, we celebratethe inauguration of an upside-down kingdom that Jesus initiated onearth. But what does that mean for the subjects of the King?

A sermon about dimmer switches, skipping step 1, and asuper simple practice that has the power to transform our lives.

A service dedicated to gratitude and celebration.

A joyous celebration of who God is, and the great thingshe is doing.

1 Corinthians 12:12-26 speaks about how, although uniquely made in the image of God, we are together the body of Christ.

A peak behind the curtain at Vineyard: An updated roundof numbers and info, an explanation of how decisions get made, andsome great news to share!

An honest and highly practical discussion about prophecy.

We are blessed to be a blessing.

What is happening with missions at the Vineyard, and how can I get involved?

Are you willing to be interrupted and available? God’s gift to us is ability; our gift to God is availability.

Sabbath isn't a rule, it's empowering act of defiance and imagination.

A sermon about how a frequently read book of the bible and and oft-neglected book of the bible are designed work together, what a sumo baby can teach you about being a better friend, and how the bible implores us to have some fun.

Some burdens have to be carried, and some have to set down. How can we tell the difference?

We all want the transcendent peace of God, but we can't think or will our way to it. So how do we get there?

How can we understand God's Love? By looking to His Son, Jesus, who is the embodiment of that love.

Joy is elusive unless we can understand its source. So where does joy come from?

You want peace... and God's offering it. So what's standing in the way?

Is hope naive optimism, or something far richer than that?

We've asked "what is the kingdom of God?" Next, let's ask a trickier one: "When is the kingdom of God?"

Through a certain set of lenses, Jesus taught exclusively about one thing. Many Christians couldn't tell you what it is, or explain it. Let's work on that!

A sermon about the grand narrative of scripture, and our place within it.

Work is not a curse… but it has been cursed. How do we find joy and meaning in our vocation with all these pesky thorns and thistles?

In this message I’ll be contrasting the actions of the youngest son and the jealousy of oldest son, while highlighting the loving response of the father to each of his sons to ultimately show that the Father’s love toward us is greater than our rebellion against him.

Even after we are saved, our choices in this life will impact our eternity. We want to know that our salvation is real, our motives are true, and we are fueled by gratitude instead of fear. A simple image from scripture reveals how.