
The Local Vineyard Church Podcast
The Local Vineyard Church is a church located in Richmond, Virginia. The Local is a part of the VineyardUSA network. You can find more information about The Local and VineyardUSA by visiting https://localvineyard.church
Episodes
273 episodes
All We Have Belongs To God
Have you ever caught yourself feeling entitled? It's a common human experience, especially in our consumer-driven culture. But what if there's a more fulfilling way to view our resources?In this thought-provoking exploration of biblical...
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I'm Not All That
The pursuit of contentment in a world designed to make us dissatisfied may seem impossible, but our guest speaker, Pastor Jon Alexis, reveals a liberating truth: "You're not all that, and you don't have to be."Pastor Jon defines humilit...
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Watch Out for Greed!
The constant barrage of 3,000 to 5,000 advertising messages daily isn't random. It's engineered to make us believe happiness lies just beyond the next purchase. But what if true wealth has nothing to do with what we own?Pastor Jacob tak...
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It's Better To Give Than To Receive
What if everything we think about money and happiness is backward? While chasing happiness through accumulation seems logical, both ancient wisdom and modern research point to a counterintuitive truth—generosity creates joy in ways saving and s...
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When Your Emotions Are Out Of Control
Have you ever invested hours in a TV show only to be disappointed by an unsatisfying finale? That's exactly what the book of Jonah delivers—a cliffhanger ending that leaves more questions than answers. While Sunday School lessons usually gloss ...
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A Second Chance
The profound truth found in Jonah 3:1—"the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time"—serves as the foundation for a transformative message about God's relentless grace. When Jonah ran from God's call, was thrown overboard, and spent three d...
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Prayer In The Belly
What if the very thing that feels like your doom is actually God's rescue plan in disguise? Dive into the fascinating paradox of Jonah's experience—swallowed by a massive fish that became his unlikely salvation when he was drowning in the depth...
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God's Plans Are Wrecking Mine
The familiar Sunday school story of Jonah takes on profound new dimensions as we begin our summer Bible study series. While many know the tale of a prophet swallowed by a fish, few recognize that God—not Jonah—stands as the true protagonist of ...
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How To Become A King
What does it mean to have godly character in a world obsessed with achievement? This powerful Father's Day message challenges men to embrace true kingship—not through dominance but through character.Drawing from Deuteronomy 17:14-20, we...
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When The Holy Spirit Shows Up
The mysterious power of "God moments" - those unexplainable divine encounters that leave us certain of God's presence - frames this exploration of how the Holy Spirit actively works in our lives today. Drawing from the dramatic events of Pentec...
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One Word That Will Change Your Life
What single word would you want to define your life? Success? Influence? Happiness? While these are worthy pursuits, there's a more profound truth: faithfulness is the key attribute God values above all others. Drawing from Jesus' teachings and...
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How To Overcome Temptation
Ever notice how nobody plans to wreck their life? We don't wake up intending to damage our health, finances, or relationships – yet many of us make choices that lead exactly there. The crucial difference between staying on track and derailing c...
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Through The Lens Of Motherhood
Have you ever noticed how the messiest, most unfiltered family photos often capture the truest moments of joy? Through the chaos of missing shoes, juice spills, and impromptu glitter projects, motherhood reveals profound spiritual truths that t...
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Trusting God When You Don't Understand
What would happen if we actually lived out the verse "Trust in the Lord with all your heart" instead of just displaying it on coffee mugs and t-shirts? This powerful message explores why we struggle to fully surrender our worries and how to dev...
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Do This To Get Closer To God
Have you ever stopped to consider what you would ask for if God granted you just one request? Your answer reveals what you truly value most in life. This question frames our exploration of King David's life—a man who, despite his flaws and fail...
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Trippy Faith
Have you ever done something that immediately made you wonder, "What was I thinking?" Life often presents us with moments that defy logic—from impulsively punching a yellow jacket (bad idea!) to facing unexpected tragedies that leave us questio...
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35:09

Trippy Power
The moment feels painfully familiar—standing beneath weights too heavy to lift, realizing you're not nearly as strong as you wish you were. It's a perfect metaphor for life itself. We feel capable until anxiety hits, fears surface, relationship...
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39:07

Trippy Relief
Could holiness actually bring relief rather than restriction? That's the counterintuitive question we tackle head-on as we explore the profound connection between holiness and wholeness. We often associate holiness with legalism, p...
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Trippy Habit
What you repeat is what you become. This simple but profound truth reveals how our daily habits are silently shaping us into the people we'll eventually become—for better or worse. Beyond the surface of our sandwich-bag-not-fully-zipping or can...
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Trippy Love
God's love is trippy. It defies logic, breaks rules, and operates outside our practical understanding of what love should be. Drawing inspiration from the Jesus People Movement of the late 1960s—when hippies turned to Christ in drastic numbers—...
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4 Lies That Destroy Marriages
A cockroach hunt at 1 AM might seem like an unlikely starting point for profound marriage insights, but sometimes the most powerful lessons come from unexpected places. That late-night hunt for an elusive pest reveals a deeper truth: pretending...
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Red Flags In Relationships
The warning signs appear in every part of our lives—the check engine light on our dashboard, the weather alert on our phones, the expiration date on food. Yet how often do we ignore these signals, hoping everything will work out? In relationshi...
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3 Qualities To Strengthen Your Relationships
Dive into a transformative discussion that reshapes your understanding of relationships and personal growth. This episode challenges the common notion that our ultimate purpose is to find 'the one.' Instead, we propose a shift: focus on becomin...
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