Vineyard Manhattan Podcast

Today we have a special message from Lead Pastor Adam Schalter ahead of the election. We hope God blesses you through this message today. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. Music by Low Light. Special thanks to Coram Deo for the use of their space for recording.

In a world run by rules, grace is EVERYTHING. Our life is dominated by rules and checklists and 7-step programs to living a better life, but we are fundamentally unable to "get it right." We are doomed to always get it wrong -- unless some other power comes in to let us experience getting it right, even if we didn't follow the rules. The good news is, we can stop living under the imprisonment of the Law and start living under the freedom, mercy and salvation of Grace! God has made the life-giving reality of Grace accessible to you in a world imprisoned by rules. And He has made righteousness accessible not by what you do, but by what you BELIEVE. Come worship with us at www.vineyardmanhattan.org

You don't just need to be saved; you should want it. Are we really going to say that every change we need in our lives is under our control? We need help experiencing change - we just don't like to call it what it is: salvation! Salvation is such incredible news because when we are saved, God does all the work to change us - we don't need to do any of the work ourselves. Salvation is waiting for us to recognize - it has already occurred. And finally, once we experience God's salvation in our lives, we will long to share this Good News with others. Come worship with us at www.vineyardmanhattan.org.

So often, we lump God's attempts to speak to us into a category of unwanted, inconvenient, or annoying demands that make us uncomfortable and threaten our control over our lives. But hearing from God isn't just about doing something for him or helping others - hearing from God is good for you. In the book of Acts, Philip shows us an example of doing God's work simply by listening; God did all the work to put Philip in a situation where he could do His will. God gave him the command to "rise and go" - so Philip rose and went. After listening and obeying, Philip is simply taken over by who God made him to be, and finds himself in a situation he is perfectly equipped for. Come worship with us at www.vineyardmanhattan.org.

Why is it so hard to ask for help? We all want to believe we can do it ourselves - but asking for help is inevitably the more mature thing to do. Our physical weaknesses are really opportunities for us to recognize how much we need God's help over and over again each day. And if this is true for us, how much more true is it for those who are lost in the darkness of the World? When we clearly see their needs, and understand instinctively how God would meet them, we naturally want to share good news with them. We can share the gospel when we see the needs of others, want their lives to be better, and have a living, experienced understanding of God's goodness. Come worship with us at vineyardmanhattan.org

We all need some good news - but when it comes to the good news of the gospel, where do we start? We all need to be saved - but first we need to know what to be saved from. In the Modern Western world, where so many of our external circumstances have been solved, there is no felt need to be saved from anything... except an internal circumstance so insidious that we can't control it: ourselves. The problem is, we've had too much of the world, and we aren't used to sharing the Gospel. We share other little gospels instead - interests, passions, or desires. In order to minister our faith to others, Paul lays out four key steps: Being Sent, Preaching, Hearing, and Believing. The truth is, God is sending you to proclaim the gospel that the world might be saved. It's time to get over our fears and our carelessness, and determine again to preach the message of Good News to those whom God has given us to preach it! Come worship with us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org

Have you ever been left behind? In this world, the experience of being left behind is an unfortunately common one. This theme is relevant in the Broadway show The Roommate, as well as in the book of Ruth. In both stories, we find people for whom everything would change if just one person would enter into their lives - and stay. If you're feeling that way today, there is good news: when everyone else has left us, and we can't remember who we are, the God of the Bible will come and find you, be with you, and never leave you; because God's not going anywhere! Come worship with us: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org

What's gone wrong with the World? We all have a sense that things "shouldn't be this way." How do we get back to the way it should be? The Broadway musical Hadestown struggles with this dilemma - as does the Bible. In Hadestown, Orpheus expresses his hope through the power of song; and in the Bible, God says he will raise us up and sing a great song of change, a song of a new day, a song to fix what's wrong - and a song to make everything new! To join our community, visit us at: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org

Have you ever run away from something? Water for Elephants is a show about people running away -- a particular kind of journey that's not so much about where you're going, but what you're leaving behind. Similarly, God's people were running from something as found in the Book of Exodus. The world's circus trades in lies and deception; but God's Tabernacle trades in truth -- the glory of the Lord on full display for everyone to see. Join us at: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org

We are hungry. All the time. We exist to satiate our hunger - not just physical, but spiritual. The revival of Sweeney Todd provides a pertinent backdrop to explore the reality of our insatiable hunger. What aren't you willing to do when you're hungry enough? The gods we serve in the world are hungry - and they aren't done feeding on us. We need to serve a God who isn't hungry, but instead desires to feed us so we can become who He created us to be. God will never leave us hungry! Join us for God on Broadway, a sermon series looking for Biblical themes from shows on Broadway this year: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this final episode, you'll hear Colossians 4:7-18. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Have you ever felt like you need more friends? Making friends is harder than ever today. Fortunately, we can learn from someone who was great at making friends -- Paul. In his ministry, Paul relied on the help and support of many "invisible" friends: from the socially invisible, to friends from far away. To learn more, visit us at https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org

In this episode of Living Faith, Pastor Adam Schalter talks with Andrew Gordon about how his faith is making a tangible difference in his life right now. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. Music by To The Valley. Special thanks to Coram Deo for the use of their space for recording.

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 4:2-6. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Have you ever felt invisible? Some people are made profoundly invisible by society. The world turns people invisible by race, gender, status. It hurts to be turned invisible; we feel dehumanized, unloved, unvalued, alone, hopeless. But the Bible has something else to say: the Bible says that God sees everyone, even the most invisible. God, not mankind, determines the value of human beings... And he is building a world where no one is invisible. Lear more about us: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 3:18-4:1. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Why do people care about clothes? Once upon a time, we were completely at peace with ourselves, and the idea of covering up never entered our minds. But in the world today, how you clothe yourself determines who you are. How do you dress yourself without the fear, anxiety, stress, and insecurity that come with such a task? We need to be dressed by someone who wants to dress us in clothing that reveals who we truly are. Believe in Jesus, and put on new clothing free of judgment. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 3:12-17. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Feeling like you don't fit in, or like all your accomplishments are fake? Imposter syndrome is a psychological condition that affects many of us on a daily basis. But by recognizing that God does not view us as imposters, we can overcome the feeling that we need to impress others with our external qualifications. With God, you're qualified because of what you don't have. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 3:5-11. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

If what the world says is true, then people never change. But who says the ways of the world are our only option? The Bible says that people can change -- with God. You cannot change earthly nature; all change is heaven-sent. Believe in Jesus, and begin to change now. This is the eighth sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

How do others judge me? How does God judge me? How do I free myself from the judgement of others? The world judges according to what is seen - but God judges people according to what is not seen. God invites us to believe in Jesus' qualifications over our own. Become obsessed with the body of Jesus instead of your own external presentation, and live according to God's judgement. This is the seventh sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 3:1-4. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 2:16-23. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

How do we live without fear? What does the Bible say about being adopted? What does it mean to say that God is our Father? Guest speaker Peter Rhee explores these topics while introducing Vineyard Manhattan to CarePortal, a service made for aligning people in need with churches and organizations who want to help. Visit us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/ Learn more about CarePortal at: https://www.careportal.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 2:6-15. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

How does our flesh define us? What does the Bible say about our flesh? In this sermon, pastor Adam Schalter tackles worldly philosophies meant to enslave us, explores the freedom of removing our fleshly nature, and explains how to pay our fleshly debts. This is the sixth sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 2:1-5. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Is there such a thing as too much pleasure? In today's sermon, Adam explores the experience of suffering versus pleasure, where we derive the strength to rejoice, and where we get our sense of self. This is the fifth sermon in Invisible Things, a sermon series exploring God's unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 1:24-29. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Vineyard veteran Mike Turrigiano shares some practical ways to avoid being a "non-disciple." Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. We’ve created this series so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 1:15-23. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

What do you do when you can’t see what you believe in? The world says we can only know things with scientific proof; while the Bible says that reality contains invisible things outside the bounds of empirical knowledge. These visible and invisible realities come together empirically in Jesus Christ. This is the fourth sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan, so you can listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 1:9-14. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Where is your life headed? Does anyone want to travel there with you? How might your itinerary change if you invited God along for the ride? Your life is made up of the trips you take. But no matter where you go, you always come back. We only go to new places when we travel with God – from the realm of darkness to the realm of light. This is the third sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan for you to listen to the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series, Invisible Things. In this episode, you'll hear Colossians 1:1-8. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was read by Stanzi Schalter and was taken from the World English Bible translation. Music by We Dream of Eden.

How hard are you working to impress other people? Do you ever work that hard to impress God? We often work hard to impress others; but there is a way to impress others by accident. We impress others without working when we let God’s power work inside us. Let others be impressed not by your work, but by the living power of God’s work in your life. This is the second sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/

Hearing The Word is a new podcast series by Vineyard Manhattan. The series allows you to simply hear the reading of Scripture and allow it to settle into your heart. This summer, the scripture will line up with our sermon series. For this first episode, you'll hear the entire book of Colossians read aloud. This episode was produced by Ann DuBois. The scripture was taken from the World English Bible translation and was read by Stanzi Schalter. Music by We Dream of Eden.

Are you the same person everywhere you go? A stable sense of self comes from being in a stable place – and the only stable place to be in is God. This is the first sermon in Invisible Things, exploring God’s unseen reality as revealed to us in Colossians. Learn more about us at: https://vineyardmanhattan.org/