Vineyard Manhattan Podcast

God Gives Laws So You'll Be Different

We all have areas in our lives where we know we need to change, but why is it so hard to actually become different? We often find ourselves stuck in the same destructive patterns because we don't want to pay the cost of real transformation. In this message from Deuteronomy 10, we explore the spiritual reality of stubbornness, the necessity of aligning our willpower with our faith, and how Jesus has the power to surgically remove our old, fleshly nature so we can step into a truly different, life-giving version of ourselves. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Pain of Being Different 03:58 - The Challenge of Changing Yourself 06:08 - Circumcising the Foreskin of Your Heart 10:11 - The Danger of Stubbornness 15:41 - The Cost of True Change 18:49 - Why Becoming Different is Actually Good 30:12 - Why Your Willpower Isn't Enough 34:25 - How Faith and Willpower Work Together 39:00 - The Call to Be "Built Different"

God's Laws Give You What You Want

We often view God as a strict rule-maker who withholds our deepest desires - but He actually wants to give you exactly what you want. In this message from Deuteronomy 9, we explore the deep longings of the human heart, the path of wisdom, and how Jesus paid the ultimate price for what you could never earn. Stop settling for bitterness and step into the unmerited grace God has waiting for you today! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

God Gives Laws So That You'll Learn

Do you ever start to panic, scheme, or manipulate when you face the unknown? The seasons where you feel lost are actually golden opportunities to learn more about yourself - and God. In this message from Deuteronomy 8, we see how God tested the Israelites in the desert to see what was in their hearts, and invited them to know a life beyond bread alone. Step into the unknown and experience God's ultimate provision at the cross! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Illusion of Knowing Everything 05:35 - Why God Tests Us in the Wilderness 13:13 - The Golden Opportunity to Know Yourself 20:56 - How "Not Knowing" Creates Room for God 25:32 - Facing the Fear of the Unknown 28:40 - How Jesus Responded to His Greatest Test 34:29 - The Command to Remember the Cross

God Gives Laws Because You're Special

Being "special" doesn't mean others should roll out the red carpet for us. Instead, it means receiving the unshakeable love of Jesus, which empowers us to become mature, grace-filled people who serve others first. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Desire (and Pressure) to Be Special 05:45 - You Are Holy and Set Apart 09:36 - What a "Kingdom of Priests" Actually Does 13:02 - God's Version of Special 18:44 - The Fragility of Talent 26:59 - Two Reasons You Are Chosen 36:23 - How Jesus Redefined Power and Service 38:42 - Repenting of Our Need to be Special

God Gives Laws So That You'll Love

We use the word "love" to describe everything from our favorite foods to sports teams - but when it comes to relationships, why does love often feel like it's falling apart? Our cultural obsession with "falling" in love leaves us lacking a solid foundation; God calls us to a love that is whole, enduring, and undivided. Through the sacrificial love of Jesus, we can start loving God and others with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - How We Cheapen the Word "Love" 05:47 - Why God Commands Us to Love 08:39 - The Lord is One: An Undivided God 19:48 - Loving God With All You Have 24:31 - The Most Important Commandment 38:36 - Jesus' New Commandment to Love