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Emotionally Healthy Relationships   Make Love the Measure of Maturity Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 27, 2026  Love of God AND Love of others cannot be separated. Jesus replied: “’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39   My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12 (Series Memory Verse)   It’s so much easier to love God than love others. Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. Luke 11:39  With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeliness James 3:9  Real impact is rooted in love for one another. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit-fruit that will last-and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other. John 15:16-17   Start with slowing down and being present. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched-this we proclaim concerning the Word of life … We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:1, 3  Action Step: I will join The Vineyard Church for the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course.

Alternative Growing Strong in Christ Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 20, 2026   We have a false image of strength that we’ve inherited: Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. 1 Corinthians 3:1-2   A.) From the world. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans? 1 Corinthians 3:3  B.) From our families. Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. Acts 16:1   Ultimate strength is shown in vulnerability and love. … And yet I will show you the most excellent way … If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:1-2   Vulnerability and love require a different kind of discipleship. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:  Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; Philippians 2:5-6  Action Step: I will join The Vineyard Church for the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course.

Alternative Experiencing Peace in Our Relationships Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 13, 2026   Relationships give us more anxiety than any other source. “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5   Symptoms of Anxiety in our Relationships. 1.) Distancing and cut-off. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Genesis 3:7   “He answered, “I heard you in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.” Genesis 3:10   2.) Blaming. The man said, “The woman you put here with me – she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.” Genesis 3:12  Experiencing Peace in the Midst of Relationship Anxiety.   1.) Figure out why you feel the way you do. “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the alter and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you … Matthew 5:23   2.) Move towards each other. … leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:24   Action Step: I will join The Vineyard Church for the Emotionally Healthy Relationships Course.

Alternative Becoming a Rebel Chris Honess, Lead Pastor September 6, 2026   We need to live out our unique, God-given purpose … … And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes “ Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:1a-3  But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (Series Memory Verse)  1. … Despite pressure from family. Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” For even his own brothers did not believe in him. John 7:3-5  2. … Despite pressure from friends. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” John 12:4-5   Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “Never, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to you!” Matthew 16:22   3. … Despite pressure from the crowd. After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” Jesus, knowing that they intended to come and make him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by himself. Matthew 4:8-9  Action Step: I will spend 30 minutes this week journaling how God has spoken to me and formed me about my purpose.

Backyard BBQ Practice of Serving Bob Kay, Care Pastor August 23, 2026 A call to living a radical life.   1.) Jesus says Go make disciples of all nations. Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. Matthew 20:28   How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” … Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:14-15, 17   2.) Make disciples of all nations. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35   Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10   3.) Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Blessed are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Luke 11:28   “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven.” Matthew 5:16   But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by deeds. James 2:18   Action Step: I would like to volunteer in ________________ ministry.

Alternative Welcome to the New Family of Jesus Chris Honess, Lead Pastor August 30, 2026   God welcomes us into an alternative family. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17   So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3:26-27   The enemy’s goal is to convince you that you aren’t a part of God’s family: The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God …” Matthew 4:3 A.) Based on our performance. … “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Matthew 4:3   B.) Based on God’s perceived absence. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down …” Matthew 4:6   C.) Based on our desire for God’s kingdom without the king. Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Matthew 4:8-9   But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Series Memory Verse   Christian discipleship is fully owning our new family. So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:7

Backyard BBQ Practice of Worship Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth Pastor August 16, 2026   1.) When we choose to obey God. We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. But if anyone obeys his word, love for God[a] is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. 1 John 2:3-6   2.) When we walk in spirit and truth. Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. John 4:23   3.) When we are a reflection of God on earth. Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. John 5:19   4.) Because God is good. Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 106:1

Backyard BBQ You Smokin’ or Grillin’? Ben Taylor, Executive Pastor August 9, 2026   God Gave us Sabbath. Genesis 2:2 Exodus 16 Exodus 20:8-11 Leviticus 25 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Isaiah 58:13-14 Mark 2:23-28 Luke 13:10-17 Colossians 2:16-17 Hebrews 4:8-11   1.) Prep. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. Exodus 20:9-10   He said to them, “This is what the LORD commanded: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of sabbath rest, a holy sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake and boil what you want to boil. Save whatever is left and keep it until morning.’” Exodus 16:23   2.) Smoke. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Genesis 2:2   3.) Stall. Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27-28   Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Colossians 2:16-17   4.) Rest. Then should not this woman, a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has kept bound for eighteen long years, be set free on the Sabbath day from what bound her?” Luke 13:16   Action Step: I will try out an 8, 12 or 24-hour sabbath this week.   Recommended reading: 24/6 by Matthew Sleeth

Backyard BBQ Practice of Evangelism Nikki Boddy August 2, 2026 God needs you to look for the one. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  Matthew 9:36 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 1.) We plant. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. Ecclesiastes 11:6 2.) God speaks. “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” Luke 12:11-12 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 3.) We live differently. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1 Peter 3:15 Action Step: I will go look for “the one” this week.

Backyard BBQ Practice of Scripture Study John Elmer, Founding Pastor July 26, 2026  I can trust the Bible because … 1.) It is historically accurate. The Word of the Lord is right and true; Psalm 33:4a   2.) It is scientifically accurate. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created, and he established them for ever and ever— Psalm 148:5-6a  He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth … Isaiah 40:22a   He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing. Job 26:7   I will make the descendants of David my servant and the Levites who minister before me as countless as the stars in the sky …  Jeremiah 33:22   … the priest is to isolate the affected person for seven days. Leviticus 13:4b   3.) It is prophetically accurate. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:21   4.) It is thematically unified. Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:27   5.) It has survived all attacks. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. Matthew 24:35   6.) It is inspired by God. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16   All your commands are trustworthy; Psalm 119:86a   Action Step: I will read my Bible every day this week.

Backyard BBQ 5-Step Prayer Model Chris Honess, Lead Pastor July 19, 2026 The Holy Spirit will crash the Backyard BBQ. Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. John 5:19   Jesus calls us to be Naturally Supernatural. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12 1.) Ask and listen. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money Acts 3:3   2.) Invite the Holy Spirit. Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. Acts 3:4-5   3.) Pray. Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Acts 3:6   4.) Check in. Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. Romans 12:13   5.) Bless what God is doing. By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through him that has completely healed him, as you can all see. Acts 3:16   Action Step: I will pray in-person for someone this week.  The 5-Step Prayer Model

Backyard BBQ Hospitality Chris Honess, Lead Pastor July 12, 2026 In the Backyard BBQ: 1.) Hospitality is the secret ingredient. By faith the prostitute Rehab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient. Hebrews 11:31  Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 2.) Hospitality connects us with Jesus. Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-3 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, … Matthew 25:34-35   3.) Hospitality is a spiritual practice. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13   Action Step: I will practice hospitality this week.

Backyard BBQ Practice of Celebration Ely Tania Tavarez, Youth Pastor July 5, 2026   We choose to Celebrate because:  1.) It’s an act of obedience. As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Luke 11:27-28   Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4   2.) It’s an act of trust. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you – you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ … Matthew 6:26-33 3.) It’s a reflection of the heart. A glad heart makes a happy face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:13 (NLT)   El corazón alegre hermosea el rostro = The joyful heart makes my face beautiful. Celebration is a practice. Action Step: I commit to follow Jesus for the first time today.

The Gospel According to David Fourth Quarter Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 28, 2026   Finishing well matters just as much as starting well. 1.) Make a plan. Now Adonijah, whose mother was Haggith, put himself forward and said, “I will be king.” So he got chariots and horses[a] ready, with fifty men to run ahead of him. (His father had never rebuked him by asking, “Why do you behave as you do?” He was also very handsome and was born next after Absalom.) 1 Kings 1:5-6   2.) Communicate your plan. Then Nathan asked Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, “Have you not heard that Adonijah, the son of Haggith, has become king, and our lord David knows nothing about it?  Now then, let me advise you how you can save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. 1 Kings 1:11-12   Even as he was speaking, Jonathan son of Abiathar the priest arrived. Adonijah said, “Come in. A worthy man like you must be bringing good news.” “Not at all!” Jonathan answered. “Our lord King David has made Solomon king…” 1 Kings 1:42-43 3.) Consider what will live on after you. “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go …” 1 Kings 2:2-3   “But now, do not consider him innocent. You are a man of wisdom; you will know what to do to him. Bring his gray head down to the grave in blood.” 1 Kings 2:9 So Solomon did evil in the eyes of the Lord; he did not follow the Lord completely, as David his father had done. 1 Kings 11:6 Action Step: I will make a plan this week.

The Gospel According to David Like Father, Like Son Chris Honess, Lead Pastor June 21, 2026   1.) Fathers play an important role in the Kingdom of God. … for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus 20:5-6   Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father? If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all. Hebrews 12:7-8   and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22   So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 15:20 2.) The family suffers when fathers don’t lean in. Her brother Absalom said to her, “Has that Amnon, your brother, been with you? Be quiet for now, my sister; he is your brother. Don’t take this thing to heart.” And Tamar lived in her brother Absalom’s house, a desolate woman. 2 Samuel 12:14   Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us.” The king asked him, “Why should he go with you?” But Absalom urged him, so he sent with him Amnon and the rest of the king’s sons. 2 Samuel 13:26-27   Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem. But the king said, “He must go to his own house; he must not see my face.” So Absalom went to his own house and did not see the face of the king. 2 Samuel 14:23-24 3.) A call to heal the curses and live in the blessings. To Timothy my true son in the faith: 1 Timothy 1:2a