Billings Vineyard Church Sunday Sermons

Vineyard Church | Following the Way: The Kingdom Breaks In

When Jesus arrives, the kingdom breaks in. In Mark 1 and across Scripture, we see that Jesus is a disruption of the highest order—not through force, fear, or ritual, but through calm, restoring authority. He confronts brokenness without shaming, restores dignity both publicly and privately, and brings freedom wherever He reigns. The kingdom of God does not stop at relief or settle into comfort; healing is not the goal but a sign that the King is present. This same authority is still active today, inviting us not only to receive the kingdom, but to participate in it. We don’t wait until we have it all figured out—faithful participation is how maturity is formed, because Jesus is King.
 
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Vineyard Church | Following the Way: Come, Follow Me

In this sermon from Luke 5:1–11, Adam explores Jesus’ invitation to “Come, follow me.” Faith is presented not as a formula to master, but as a way of life formed through walking with Jesus. Jesus calls ordinary people with real stories, limitations, and lives into a shared journey where transformation happens through a willing yes, deeper love, and life together in community. This deeply personal call is never private—it becomes visible as our lives are shaped and sent into the world.
 
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Vineyard Church | Following the Way: Beloved, Then Tested

After being declared beloved, Jesus is led into the wilderness—not to lose His identity, but to reveal it. Matthew 4:1–11 reminds us that knowing we are loved does not remove testing; it exposes whose voice we trust when life gets hard. Temptation offers power without obedience and success without surrender, but true identity is formed by trust, not performance. Our circumstances do not define our faith—God does. Obedience is not about being noticed; it is about remaining faithful to the One who calls us beloved.
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Vineyard Church | Following the Way: Beloved Before You Begin

In this sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13–17 alongside Psalm 2 and Isaiah 42 to discover that God’s love comes before our performance. Just as Simon became Peter through relationship, not effort, our identity is formed by walking with Jesus—not by striving to earn approval. Jesus’ baptism is powerful because He did not need repentance, yet He chose to stand where we stand, identifying with broken humanity. He began His ministry with presence, not distance, setting the pattern for His followers. Faith does not lift us above the mess; it keeps us rooted in love within it. The church begins not in purity, but in God’s presence. Obedience flows from identity, not anxiety. Being beloved doesn’t remove struggle—but it changes where we stand when it comes.

Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: When Love Leads the Way

This sermon, given by Brad Anderson, explores God’s love as the motive behind His actions through John 3:16–21 and 1 John 4:7–13. Brad shares how surrendering to Jesus after a difficult past opened his heart to receive deep, healing love and led him into callings he never expected. The message encourages listeners to be brave and courageous in releasing self-interest and stepping into God’s purposes, trusting that God sustains His creation through love. All who place their trust in Christ can receive His love in full measure and the Holy Spirit to heal, guide, and transform their lives
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Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: Love is When God Comes Close

John 1 & 2 Advent reminds us that love is God coming close. In Jesus, God didn’t love from a distance—He stepped into our mess, touched the broken, and stayed present. True love takes risks, refuses separation, and transforms us when we receive it and give it away.

Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: Joy Erupts in Awakening

Luke 1:46–55| John 4:1-30 | Luke 2:8–14 True joy is found where grace meets our story. In this sermon, Adam shows how joy doesn’t wait for pain to end—it appears when we recognize God at work in the middle of it. Through Mary and the shepherds, we see that God uses ordinary people and brings joy not by changing circumstances, but by awakening us to the bigger picture. All Things Vineyard: https://www.billingsvineyard.org/

Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: Peace Begins When Striving Ends

In our Advent series on Peace, we look at Luke 1:67–79 and Isaiah 11:1–9 and see that peace isn’t something we create—it’s something we receive. After 400 years of silence, Zechariah encounters an angel and is told he will have a son, John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. When Zechariah asks for a sign, God answers with nine months of silence—a forced surrender that forms a deeper peace. When John is born, Zechariah’s voice returns, and he immediately proclaims God’s bigger plan and declares that God will guide our feet into the path of peace. This message reminds us that control only produces more fear, but peace comes when our striving ends and we trust God’s will. Peace isn’t a mood—it’s a new direction. And as God gives peace to our souls, He calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers—calm, steady people who step into brokenness with courage because Jesus has already secured the outcome.

Vineyard Church | A Light Is Coming: Hope Begins in the Darkness

As we begin Advent, Adam reminds us that hope starts in the dark—not when life is easy, but when we’re waiting for God to keep His promises. Isaiah’s prophecy and Mary’s story both declare the same truth: a light is coming. Biblical hope isn’t optimism or control; it’s trusting God’s character before we understand His plan. Like Mary, we learn to say “yes” to God in uncertainty, taking small steps of trust, remembering His faithfulness, and surrendering our fears. Advent invites us to wait well, to believe that even when we can’t see it yet, Jesus—the Light of the World—is already breaking into our darkness.

Vineyard Church | The Coming King: The King Who is Coming

This week, Pastor Adam continued our series by looking at Zechariah 9:9–10, Luke 19:35–42, and Revelation 19:11–16. He reminded us that the same King who once rode into Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey will one day return on a white horse. We live in the time between those two rides. Jesus didn’t come to conquer Rome but to conquer death. His kingdom advances through peace, love, and sacrificial authority—not force. Just as many missed Him because He didn’t arrive in the way they expected, we can also miss His quiet, humble movement in our lives today. The Jesus on the donkey and the Jesus on the white horse are the same—gentle, victorious, and already King. His robe is dipped in His own blood, showing that He conquers by sacrifice, not violence. His return is not about destruction, but restoration. He invites us to serve instead of demand, to worship instead of worry.
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