Vineyard Manhattan Podcast

In this Easter message from 1 Corinthians 15, we discover that Christianity is rooted in three powerful realities: natural, historical, and personal. The resurrection is a true historical event that overthrew the natural order of death. Jesus has the power to strip away the false identities we hide behind, and raise us into the real, eternal beings God created us to be. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - Are You Losing Your True Self? 04:46 - The Earliest Summary of Christian Faith 08:56 - Can a Dead Thing Live Again? 16:38 - Is the Resurrection a Myth? 26:40 - Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself 32:41 - How Jesus Resurrects the Real You 37:03 - What Will It Cost You? 41:58 - How to Become a Christian Today

Faith Thinks is a new interview series with people in the Vineyard Manhattan community who experience a high degree of integration between the life of their mind and the life of their faith. Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/uNDLR6TuF8I In this episode, geographer Alex De Sherbinin discusses his career examining climate mobility, human vulnerability mapping, and global environmental impacts. Through his personal journey of faith in Christ, Alex shares how he wrestles with the realities of human suffering in his field, and how trusting in the God of hope helps him to be a green leaf in drought - even when the data feels overwhelming. ⛪ Vineyard Manhattan exists to see New York City come to behold and believe in the Kingdom of Heaven, one New Yorker at a time. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Background & Journey to Geography 04:04 - Bridging Humans and the Environment 06:58 - Research Focus: Population Dynamics 12:40 - Coming to Faith 19:18 - Wrestling with Human Suffering 24:40 - Finding Hope 30:25 - Environmentally Conscious Christianity 31:46 - The Future of Geography

Lent Reflections is a six-part podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Over the last six weeks, different leaders in our community have shared about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this final episode, Chris Harral reflects on Luke 23:42-43. This series was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture readings in this episode were taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light.

Culture tells us to be the boss of your own life - but if we're honest, being your own boss usually ends in anxiety, burnout, or broken relationships. In this Palm Sunday message from Luke 4, we explore why we naturally push back against authority—whether it’s due to past hurts from misused authority, or our own stubborn independence. Discover why Jesus is the only one who has the right, the power, and the humble love required to actually be in charge of your life. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ethan DuBois reflects on Proverbs 13:12. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture reading was taken from the English Standard Version. Music by Low Light.

We all know we should help others - so why is it so hard to actually do it? Often, it's because we feel like our own cups are empty. True power to help others comes from gratitude. Learn how overcoming the spiritual sickness of "needing more" and embracing the proximity of God's family can equip you to show up for others with real power, preparedness, and courage. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Andrew Gordon reflects on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The main scripture reading was taken from the World English Bible translation and three verses in the reflection were taken from the New International Version. Music by Low Light.

Whenever you start moving in a clear, God-given direction, opposition is inevitable. Do you respond with mature peacemaking, or just avoid conflict? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore how to courageously face pushback by initiating peace, speaking to underlying fears, and building trust. See how God's justice ultimately points us to the final, cycle-breaking sacrifice of Jesus Christ. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Sara Harms reflects on Psalm 23. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Ever feel like your life is just one giant roundabout, repeating the same mistakes and relational conflicts over and over? In this message from Deuteronomy 2, we explore the exhausting reality of going in circles and the internal obstacles—like fear and the temptation to settle for "good enough"—that keep us stuck in the wilderness. Discover how God provides a clear, simple direction to lead you out of your cycles and into the purposeful life He has for you. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Lent Reflections is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. Each week, a different leader in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Kimberley Marumahoko reflects on 1 John 3:16–18. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

Have you ever felt like you missed your moment? In this message from Deuteronomy 1, we see how unbelief kept Israel from entering the Promised Land—and how fear, disappointment, and hardened hearts can still cause us to miss out today. Discover why faith helps you see clearly, move forward courageously, and trust that Jesus will not let you miss out on the good things God has prepared for you. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

This Lent, Vineyard Manhattan is releasing a mini podcast series to help us reflect on God’s Word. Each week, different leaders in our community will share about how God is speaking to them through scripture. In this episode, Ann DuBois reflects on Psalm 1. This episode was also produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by Low Light.

What are you really afraid of? Most of us are run by fears we can't even name - failure, loss, the giants in our path. While the world gives plenty of reasons to be afraid, God gives every reason to name and face our fears. By remembering how God carried us in the past, we can trade living in fear for the victory won by Jesus Christ. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Ever wish you could get a do-over? Deuteronomy is more than a book of laws - it's Israel’s second chance, demonstrating how God remains faithful to His promises even after His people's repeated failures. By examining the who, what, where, when, and why of Deuteronomy, we see how God's Law provides a way forward through the hardest seasons of life. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

When you find yourself at a crossroads or on the edge of a major life transition, whose voice are you listening to? This sermon kicks off a new journey through the book of Deuteronomy, a text that captures a single, high-stakes moment: God’s people standing on the precipice of the Promised Land. In this introductory message, we explore how God wants to speak to us when we are at our own "on the edge" moments. By looking at the specificity of the places where Israel wandered, we learn three vital questions to ask ourselves when we need to hear from God: Where am I?, How did I get here?, and What does God want with me right now?. Discover how to stop the monologue of your own voice so you can hear the life-giving, transformative words that God—the Word made flesh—wants to speak to your soul. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Why is it that the place meant for healing is so often the source of our deepest pain? "Religious hurt" is a unique kind of trauma—it’s what happens when the institutions and people representing God end up wounding the very souls they were meant to protect. Whether you’ve been crushed by heavy spiritual burdens, constricted by legalism, or disillusioned by hypocrisy, this message is for you. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

If you’ve ever felt like church was taking more from you than it was giving, you aren't alone. In this message, we dive into Isaiah 27 to see God not as a demanding taskmaster, but as a gardener committed to your lifelong growth and transformation. Discover a faith beyond religious performance—one that prioritizes your maturity over organizational metrics, and offers a second chance to anyone who feels stuck. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Why does religion so often feel empty, hypocritical, or even harmful? This sermon names the real damage bad religion has caused and why so many people have walked away from church. At Vineyard Manhattan, we believe faith should make room for honesty, doubt, and healing—and Scripture points us toward a form of faith rooted in grace, love, and real transformation. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Why do we always want to be first? Our impulse to be "first" reveals something deeper about how we understand worth, security, and priority. But scripture shows us that God was there before anyone else; He deserves our best, because He is first. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Why is love so scarce if we need it so deeply? In this Advent sermon, our hunger for love is revealed as a sign that we were made for a different world. Isaiah 11 gives us God’s vision of a world remade by love—one that is safe for children, and therefore safe for all. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Life gives us plenty of reasons to grieve, and Scripture never denies that sadness is real. In this Advent message from Isaiah 61 and Luke 4, we see how Jesus takes the weight of judgment on Himself so He can proclaim a lasting season of joy—providing freedom, forgiveness, and restoration for broken people. Discover how God doesn’t minimize your pain, but meets it with a joy strong enough to endure. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

What steals your Peace? Responsibilities, relationships, the chaos of a broken world... But Isaiah 9 promises a Prince of Peace whose kingdom has no boundaries, no limits, and no end. What's more, His rule will not just make your life a peaceful one, but one that brings peace to others! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

When life bottoms out and hope runs dry, Scripture tells us God is not absent—He is coming. In Isaiah 40, we see a God who returns with power and tenderness, ruling with strength yet carrying His people like a shepherd. Choose hope today, and see how God makes your hope unshakeable! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Sometimes we lose it all - but God says you’re not a loser. In Romans 8, Paul declares that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Real victory isn’t worldly success; it’s knowing a Love that can never be taken away. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

The world feels broken—full of pain, decay, and futility. But Romans 8 shows us that God isn’t just fixing creation piece by piece—He’s remaking it entirely. In this message, discover how Jesus’ resurrection is proof that God will redeem everything, and why the first step to healing the world is letting Him save you. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Debt can weigh down every part of our lives—our finances, our relationships, even our faith. But Romans 8 reveals that God doesn’t want you to live under a debt mindset; through Jesus, He’s already canceled what you owe. In this message, discover how the Holy Spirit frees you from guilt so you can live as a beloved child of God, not a debtor trying to pay Him back. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

God didn’t design you to live by fear, guilt, or checklists—He designed you to live inspired. In Romans 8, Paul reveals that the Holy Spirit gives us real freedom and power to live the life God intended. Discover how to move beyond just “trying harder” into a Spirit-filled life that’s free, courageous, and fully alive in Jesus. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

How do you remake a person? The hit Broadway musical Operation Mincemeat shares an unlikely connection to the Biblical transformation of our identity in Christ. In this message, discover how God gives us a purpose, identity, and life—even if something in us has to die first. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

What do The Great Gatsby and the Gospel have in common? Both explore the fire of human desire—how it drives us, how it breaks us, and how God redeems it. Instead of spiraling into fruitless self-denial, ask God to shape your desires into His, in order to bring the glory of his Kingdom here on Earth. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Seasons of delay, disappointment, and silence often make us feel forgotten by God. Through the story of Jairus’s daughter, we remember that God’s timing is never careless—what looks dead to us may only be sleeping in His plan. Jesus’ words, “Don’t be afraid; just believe,” call us to exchange fear for faith, clear out voices of doubt, and remember the cross as proof that we are never abandoned. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Ever feel like you've been waiting forever? This sermon contrasts the hopelessness of Broadway's "Waiting for Godot" with the purposeful waiting found in Scripture. While the world sees delay as emptiness, God uses waiting to grow faith, peace, and strength. Because Christ has come and will come again, every moment of waiting has meaning and hope. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #waitingforgodot #broadway

We all face inner conflict—wanting to do good, yet feeling pulled in the opposite direction. In Romans 7:21–25, Paul describes this as a battle between the law of God and the law of sin, and shows how only Christ can free us from living at war with ourselves. Discover how God can bring peace where you’ve been your own worst enemy! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

God’s law was never meant to condemn us, but to show us who we really are. Our inability to keep the rules exposes the reality and destructiveness of sin, pointing us to Christ’s grace. Instead of leaving us trapped in guilt, God uses His law to grow our self-understanding and lead us to freedom. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

We often think of God’s rules as restrictions, but what if they were the path to real freedom? Obedience isn’t a limitation—it’s how to maximize the life God wants for you by discovering true joy and purpose. God's rules won't hold you back; they'll actually set you free. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

You may have learned that a big part of having a relationship with God is about following his rules. Sure, there is grace, mercy and all those other wonderful things, but certainly God cares mostly about you getting his rules right...right? Well surprisingly, the Bible actually has something totally different to say to you. The Bible says that God wants to be in relationship with you in a way that is definitively NOT about the RULES anymore and instead in a way that is definitively about BLESSING. Join us this week as Pastor Adam Schalter teaches on the rules, their authority over us, and why it may be a good idea to follow them even though we don't have to. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Many of us have a contentious relationship to following the rules. For some, the rules are a burden that we want to get out from under, and for others we feel immense guilt when we don't follow them. The Bible, however, says there is another way, one where we don't have to follow the rules, but we love them anyway. Join us this week as Pastor Adam Schalter Teaches on the Law, The Gospel, and the three truths you must understand in order to have a good relationship to the rules. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

What defines who you are? Many of us would say we feel defined by our career, relationships, our past, or any number of things present in the world. The Bible, however, has a different answer. Tune in to this week's sermon to hear guest preacher Kimberley Marumahoko teach on the concept of Identity, the pitfalls of listening to the world, and the good news about the Identity God has chosen for you. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

What does it mean to be called by God for a specific task or vocation? Are only the special few blessed with a calling that will bring glory to his Kingdom? In this week's sermon, guest preacher Clint Morgan teaches on Calling, the role of the Holy Spirit, and why Excellence matters in our work. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

Are you happy with your life? What are some key components of contentment? In this week's sermon Pastor Adam Schalter invites us to take a hard look at the current fruits of our life, what mindset is often governing our choices, and the path we must choose in order to go from a life of grinding and earning to a life of gifts. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

As Christians we often think that Righteousness is simply about following the rules because God said so. The Bible, however, says that Righteousness is the very thing that makes our lives worth living. Tune in this week as Pastor Adam Schalter preaches on why you should want Righteousness and the three truths you must understand to become Righteous. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #vineyardchurch

All over the new testament we read that the power of Sin to rule over us has ended. So why are we still talking about it? Isn't that why Jesus died? In this week's sermon pastor Adam Schalter teaches us the truth about Sin, the authority that God has given you to be the ruler of your life, and the cost of giving that authority to anything else. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #vineyardchurch

Romans 6 tells us that our old selves have been crucified with Christ so that our sin may become nothing. But what does it mean to be crucified with Christ, and how can we become alive again? In this week's sermon Pastor Adam Schalter preaches on the three things we need to understand in order to receive a new Life from God. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #vineyardchurch

Can people really Change? What is the role of Change in the Christian life? In Romans 6, Paul tells us that to be a Christian actually MEANS CHANGE, and that it is a change from DEATH to LIFE. Moreover, we can KNOW that change is possible in us, when we see how God changed Jesus by raising him from the dead. Tune in this week to hear Pastor Adam Schalter preach on sin, grace, and how our willingness to change is a sign that we have let the life of God all the way in. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #vineyardchurch

What makes you alive? Do you know what it feels like to truly be alive? So often the difficult circumstances and pain of this world can leave us feeling far away from the experience of really living. The Bible says, however, that God actually made you to LIVE, and not just to BE alive, but to FEEL alive. In this week's sermon, Pastor Adam teaches that FAITH is what gives us access to this kind of life, and that you will be able to enter into places, circumstances, and relationships that are painful and broken and make them alive because you yourself have been made ALIVE. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We affirm all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth #vineyardchurch