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Fasting - 2
Now we know what fasting is... but, why? Why engage in such a challenging spiritual practice, if it's not even mandatory?
Trellis (October 2024)
What if something didn't sound like fun at all, but it was a spiritual turbo button? Would you be interested?
What can grace do?
Grace can mean so many things, but what are the practical implications of biblical grace for our lives?
Batman vs Spiderman
Most of us us are "doing stuff for Jesus"-- which is great! But why? Let's get to the bottom of what's fueling us. It makes all the difference!
20 Year Anniversary
Happy Birthday, Vineyard! A sermon about how God is in control... but maybe we are too (at least a little)!
Active Duty in the Army of God
Every day we are living in the middle of a great spiritual battle between the Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Darkness. God has enlisted us, tasked us and equips us to engage in this battle because He has chosen to fight not just FOR us, but WITH us and THROUGH us.
Trellis Part 8
Stacey Tafao joins us to speak on the spiritual practice of Hospitality
Family
Jesus radically redefined what family looked like in God's Kingdom and established a precedent for the early church and all future generations to follow.
Church as a school
The church is a school, but it's not centered around classrooms, or lectures... and there are no stupid questions. Let's consider what enrollment in the school of Jesus looks like.
Hospital, School, Family, Army
John Wimber said the church must be a hospital, a school, a family and an army. This week we consider the church as a hospital--why it's so close to the heart of Jesus, and why it's a value we can easily lose sight of.
Trellis: Scripture August 2024
In this Trellis episode, Aaron and Jon Sweet go in-depth about Scripture, but first we hear from Sharon McCarter, Josh Armstrong, and Natasha Warren.https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/lectio-365/https://waha.app/
Trellis, Part 7
A sermon about why the simplest thing can be the hardest thing.
The Long Road to Slow Growth
In our instant gratification society, we must remember that much of our spiritual growth takes place over a period of time. Hebrews 12 speaks of us enduring a race until the end.

Grief Share
A few thoughts about why grief must be shared Click to learn more or sign up: https://vineyard.churchcenter.com/groups/maryville-community-groups/griefshare-support-group
Culture Part 3
Blending in the the Fear/Power outlook presents us with an incredible opportunity to step into truth and reality and power. The question is, are we interested?
The Mixing Bowl
Last week we learned about 3 broad cultural outlooks--what happens when those worldviews start to blend?
Guilt. Shame. Fear
A sermon about how other cultures view the world, how our culture is shifting, and how the timeless gospel applies to all of it!
Freedom and Formation
This message will focus on how inner freedom is related to spiritual formation. Emphasis will be on gaining freedom from worldly attractions so as to be more free to serve the Lord.
What Realm Are You In?
What are you being governed by the flesh or the spirit?
Prodigal, part 3
A sermon about grace, identity and home.
Prodigal, part 2
Big Sunday! Convoy of Hope, a beautiful new song, and a message highlighting a simple but stunning facetof the gospel.
Prodigal, part 1
A message with a big announcement, a great parable’s surprising twist, and how purple popsicles can teach us about human nature.
Creating a Culture of Hospitality
A talk about how we can follow
Connecting the Dots: Patterns, Pentecost, and Power
Join us as we connect the dots across the Bible, explore the meaning of Pentecost, and reflect on God's definition of life and power.
Mother’s Day: Convoy of Hope
A message about a brilliant Mom who appealed to the compassion of another, and found a surprising source of hope.
Trellis: Generosity
Aaron & Sharon McCarter discuss our next Trellis topic, generosity.
Trellis: Generosity
A sermon explaining why how much you have to give says NOTHING about how much you can contribute to the Kingdom of God.
Win at All Costs, part 3
Our posture as Christians during turbulent seasons is vitally important. In this message, we continue to ask who we want to be as followers of Christ.
Win at All Costs, part 2
Aaron hit some really hot topics and lands on a dead simple, but fundamental conclusion.
Win At All Costs, part 1
It’s an election year. And it’s about to get ugly. Is there a way to stay engaged, but above the nonsense? Is there a possibility that God has an opportunity for us in all this angst?
Trellis: Prayer
In this episode, Aaron interviews special guest, Christal Bailey. Besides being an incredible speaker and author, Christal is also Aaron's sister, so you don't want to miss their discussion on prayer and some personal stories.
Trellis, Pt. 5
When we pray we enter the throne room of God. But that’s not exactly our scene. What are we supposed to do in there?
Easter 2024
Jesus invited his disciples (and each of us), “Come, follow me.” He later asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Our responses mean everything.
Valiant and Steady
Each week we ask God to make our feet Valiant & Steady. Who doesn’t want that? Let’s think through how we can shift that from a great aspiration, to present a reality!
When God: Has You Wait
Waiting is never fun … especially when we have to wait on God. However, there is a purpose for the waiting and often what God does in us while we wait is as important as what it is we're waiting for.
When God: Is Silent
We all feel at times that God is being silent. Unanswered prayer. Dry times with God. What truths do we hold onto in those moments? How do we respond to God being silent?
Trellis: Empowerment
Aaron and Dan Davis dive deeper into the Empowerment component of Trellis.
Trellis, Pt. 4
What are we supposed to think about the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit? And what does seeking Him actually look like?
Crossways: Jason Duncan
We are blessed with a message by GCF Vineyard Lead Pastor Jason Duncan.
With, Pt. 2
Do you ever feel like you’re using God? Do you ever feel like he’s using you? It’s very common. Understanding our PARTNERSHIP with God eliminates both.
With, Pt. 1
What spiritual fuel are you using? Different postures toward God may reveal that we’re doing ‘Christian stuff’ but fueled in part by fear or the need for control.
Trellis: Sabbath
Aaron dives deep into the "8 Ps" of Sabbath.
Trellis, Pt. 3
The world is 24/7. The way of Jesus is 24/6. A message about the importance and the application of sabbath rest.
Trellis, Pt. 2
For 2,000 years the same practices have emerged again and again among people who are serious about following Jesus, and not just following a trend.
Trellis, Pt. 1
A message about how the Church in America has drifted way off track, how we may have been caught up in it, and how we plan to chart a better course.
Nickajack, Pt. 2
A sermon about how Blount County’s unique history may point to a beautiful future.
Nickajack, Pt. 1
Part 1 of a short but important sermon series about how the history of East TN speaks into the present, and invites us to be part of something beautiful now.
Christmas Eve 2023
A sermon about a humble king in a borrowed feeding trough and why his simple story means we don’t have to be afraid.
Conversations: Season 3 Finale
Aaron and Josh wrap up the season with a final discussion.
The Soul Felt Its Worth: Joy
A sermon about what to do when the the Christmas season doesn’t bring the joy you were expecting.