Best The Vine Umc Podcasts (2025)

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When Christianity Harms | Do I Stay Christian? Week 2 10:29

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3d ago10:29

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Inspired by Brian McLaren’s book Do I Stay Christian?, this 8-week series wrestles honestly with the doubts, disappointments, and wounds that make faith difficult, while also uncovering the hope, love, and possibilities that remain. Together we’ll explore why people leave, why others stay, and how we can live a faith worth holding on to. Join a sma…

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Questions We're Afraid To Ask | Do I Stay Christian? Week 1 10:53

10d ago10:53

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Inspired by Brian McLaren’s book Do I Stay Christian?, this 8-week series wrestles honestly with the doubts, disappointments, and wounds that make faith difficult, while also uncovering the hope, love, and possibilities that remain. Together we’ll explore why people leave, why others stay, and how we can live a faith worth holding on to. Join a sma…

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Nancy's Story: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | This Is Our Story Week 6 9:18

17d ago9:18

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Monica's Story: Called In A Dream | This Is Our Story Week 5 18:37

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Carlos' Story: Trusting God's Calling | This Is Our Story Week 4 7:54

1M ago7:54

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Lynn's Story: Could You Repeat That Please? | This is Our Story Week 3 12:46

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Erin's Story: Called Beyond The Walls | This Is Our Story Week 2 14:31

1M ago14:31

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Sean's Story: Are you sure you are calling me? | This Is Our Story Week 1 16:04

2M ago16:04

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Behind every ministry is a story, a journey shaped by calling, struggle, hope, and grace. In this six-week preaching series, This Is Our Story, the pastors of The Vine will share their personal paths to ministry: our gifts, our passions, and the moments that shaped our call. As we open our lives to you, we will also reflect on how these stories are…

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Happy or Blessed? | Sermon on the Mount Week 6 14:10

2M ago14:10

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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Righteousness the Matter | Sermon on the Mount Week 5 11:25

2M ago11:25

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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Let Jesus Speak Into Your Life | Sermon on the Mount Week 4 13:48

2M ago13:48

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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What are you building on? | Sermon on the Mount Week 3 7:16

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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Check the Mirror First | Sermon on the Mount Week 2 10:28

3M ago10:28

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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Whose Applause Are You After? | Sermon on the Mount Week 1 9:01

3M ago9:01

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our …

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Empathy as Sacred Connection | Practicing Empathy Week 4 8:17

3M ago8:17

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Empathy reminds us of our shared humanity and divine origin. We are all made in the image of God. When we practice empathy, we honor that image in ourselves and in others. This final week, we’ll reflect on how empathy deepens our relationships and connects us in the sacred web of God’s creation. Join a small group: https://thevineumc.church…

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Empathy as Resistance | Practicing Empathy Week 3 12:39

4M ago12:39

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Empathy is resistance against a culture of indifference, division, and dehumanization. When we choose to understand rather than ignore, and connect rather than condemn, we become part of God’s work of justice. This week, we’ll talk about how empathy can be a powerful tool in confronting the forces of evil and injustice in this world. Join a small g…

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The Way of Jesus | Practicing Empathy Week 2 10:46

4M ago10:46

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Throughout his ministry, Jesus consistently responded to others with empathy. He wept with the grieving, nurtured the outcast back into society, and touched the untouchable. Empathy wasn’t optional; it was a defining mark of his ministry. This week, we’ll reflect on how practicing empathy is essential for those who want to walk in the way of Jesus.…

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Empathy for All, No Exceptions | Practicing Empathy Week 1 15:19

4M ago15:19

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Jesus teaches us that everyone regardless of background, belief, or behavior is worthy of compassion. This week, we’ll explore the radical inclusivity of empathy and how following Jesus means opening our hearts to those we’re often tempted to ignore or judge. Join a small group: http://thevineumc.church/…

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Dismantling Racism and Discrimination | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 6 13:34

4M ago13:34

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Spiritual Leadership | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 5 11:02

5M ago11:02

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Culture of Call | Reclaiming Discipleship Week 4 15:32

5M ago15:32

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Professions of Faith | Discipleship Reclaimed 11:45

5M ago11:45

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Mental Health and Well Being | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 2 9:36

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Bishop David Graves | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 1 15:25

5M ago15:25

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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What is Discipleship? | Discipleship Reclaimed 32:03

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://th…

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Alive in Jesus | Easter 8:20

6M ago8:20

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Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, an event that lies at the very heart of Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the victory of life over death. Easter invites us to embrace the promise of new beginnings and the assurance that love conquers all. Join us in a journey of reflection and celebration, as we delve…

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Good Friday | Breaking Chains 15:05

6M ago15:05

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Today is Good Friday, the day when we pause in the shadow of the cross. Most of us would rather be anywhere but here, staring death in the face. We would rather ignore our feelings of fear and sadness, of shame and guilt. Yet on this day, we are called to name the ways that we ourselves have betrayed and crucified Jesus. We are called to bear witne…

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Choosing the Cross | Breaking Chains Week 6 7:15

6M ago7:15

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Defined by Grace, Not Shame | Breaking Chains Week 5 6:56

6M ago6:56

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Persevering for the Promise | Breaking Chains Week 4 6:27

6M ago6:27

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Tearing Down False Idols | Breaking Chains Week 3 13:17

7M ago13:17

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Stepping into the Light | Breaking Chains Week 2 8:02

7M ago8:02

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Freedom for Life to the Fullest | Breaking Chains Week 1 11:10

7M ago11:10

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offe…

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Ash Wednesday 17:16

7M ago17:16

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance observed by Christians as a time of preparation for Easter. Beginning with the imposition of ashes on the foreheads, that symbolizes our own mortality and repentance before God. The practice is a powerful, tangible reminder of the need for humility, reflectio…

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"Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." | Songs of Freedom Week 3 15:50

7M ago15:50

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will …

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"Wade In The Water" | Songs of Freedom Week 2 13:43

8M ago13:43

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will …

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"Swing Low Sweet Chariot" | Songs of Freedom Week 1 14:18

8M ago14:18

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will …

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Healing Forward | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 5 11:54

8M ago11:54

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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Bigotry | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 4 12:00

8M ago12:00

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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Christian Nationalism | "We're sorry." - The Church Week 3 10:38

8M ago10:38

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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Harmful Theology | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 2 8:44

9M ago8:44

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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"We need to apologize." - The Church | Podcast Conversation 28:43

9M ago28:43

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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Healing The Church | "We're sorry" -The Church Week 1 11:35

9M ago11:35

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church …

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You are my Beloved | Baptism of the Lord 16:23

9M ago16:23

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Though John’s baptism was one of repentance from sin, Jesus submitted to the ritual as a way of standing with us, claiming there was no limit to God’s overwhelming love. It would be a most appropriate celebration of this event by sharing corporately in an act of remembrance of baptism for the whole congregation. Know you are a beloved child of God.…

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Epiphany 9:05

9M ago9:05

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As we continue the Christmas season, we celebrate those who traveled from afar to present Jesus with gifts for a king, then king. If you want to start the new year with a small group, join a small group branch at https://TheVineUMC.churchBy The Vine UMC

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The Christmas Story | The Vine UMC 6:22

10M ago6:22

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Merry Christmas from us at The Vine UMC. If you are looking for a group to connect with, join one of our small group branches at https://thevineumc.churchBy The Vine UMC

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LOVE Beyond Fear | The Heart of Advent Week 4 8:41

10M ago8:41

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Advent always falls at a complex season in our lives. One of joy and anticipation, but also sadness and grief. By focusing on God's simple gifts, we will discover how they offer profound blessings, providing strength and comfort, guiding us through life's most turbulent moments with grace. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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The Longest Night Service 20:58

10M ago20:58

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Tonight, we gather on what is often called the 'Longest Night'—a service of reflection and hope held near the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. In the midst of a season that celebrates joy and light, we recognize that for many, this time can be filled with grief, pain, or longing. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, the weight of li…

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In Search of JOY | The Heart of Advent Week 3 7:53

10M ago7:53

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Advent always falls at a complex season in our lives. One of joy and anticipation, but also sadness and grief. By focusing on God's simple gifts, we will discover how they offer profound blessings, providing strength and comfort, guiding us through life's most turbulent moments with grace. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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When you just need PEACE | The Heart of Advent Week 2 12:11

10M ago12:11

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Advent always falls at a complex season in our lives. One of joy and anticipation, but also sadness and grief. By focusing on God's simple gifts, we will discover how they offer profound blessings, providing strength and comfort, guiding us through life's most turbulent moments with grace. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…