The Art of Forgiveness- How Do I Forgive God?
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
Release Date: 09/21/2025
Why Do We Sing?
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
Why is singing such a central pillar of the Christian faith? This week, we continue our Foundations of Faith series by looking at the purpose of corporate worship and how singing shapes our hearts and our community. Please Note: Due to a brief technical issue with our livestream, the first two minutes of this recording are missing. Audio begins shortly after the introduction.
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Why Church Still Matters
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
Why does church matter anymore? In a culture shaped by convenience, individualism, and digital connection, it’s easy to wonder if church is still necessary. In this message from Acts 2:42–47, we explore how the early church modeled something deeper; offering substance over slogans, community over isolation, transcendence over emptiness, and hope in a world that often feels limited. This is a call to rediscover what the church was always meant to be.
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I Am the True Vine
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
What looks dead isn’t always dead. Learn how abiding in Jesus, the True Vine, brings hope, new life, and fruitfulness- even in seasons of pruning. Encounter the risen Christ and discover resurrection in your life today.
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I Am The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
When life feels uncertain and the way forward is unclear, Jesus offers more than directions; He offers Himself. In this message from John 14:1–7, we’re reminded that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Instead of chasing the perfect plan, we’re invited to know Him personally and trust His leadership through the Holy Spirit. If you’re feeling lost or overwhelmed, this sermon is an invitation to come to Jesus, the One who knows the way because He is the way.
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I Am The Resurrection and The Life
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
In John 11, we find one of the most powerful and human moments in the life of Jesus: the raising of Lazarus. But before the miracle comes the grief, the questions, and the tension we all know too well: Where was God when I needed Him most? In this message, we explore what it means that Jesus is not only our future hope, but our present help. As Mary and Martha wrestle with loss, Jesus meets them not with quick answers, but with tears. What if God’s response to your pain isn’t distance, but presence? This sermon invites us to bring our grief, our questions, and our desperation to Jesus, and...
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I Am the Good Shepherd
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
In this episode, we explore Jesus’ powerful words in Gospel of John 10:11–18, where He declares, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Contrasting the shepherd with the hired hand who runs away when danger comes, this message invites us to reflect on our own experiences of fear, loyalty, and abandonment. Through the imagery of Psalm 23, we are reminded that Jesus is the one who stays. He walks with us through the darkest valleys, stands between us and danger, and offers the kind of presence that allows our souls to rest. No matter what we face, the Good Shepherd does not leave us alone.
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I Am the Gate
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
Jesus says, “I am the gate for the sheep.” In this message from John 10, Sean Palmer explores what it means to recognize Jesus as the Good Shepherd and live fully in His care. Through stories of courage, care, and protection, including the inspiring life of Mother Antonia, he invites us to follow Jesus and join Him in leading, protecting, and providing for those around us.
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I Am the Light of the World
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
What does it feel like to be lost? Tight chest. Racing thoughts. No clear next step. Scripture tells the story of a God who meets people in that embodied panic. At the Festival of Booths, as fires lit the night sky in remembrance of the wilderness, Jesus declared, “I am the light of the world.” This message invites us to consider where we feel directionless- through sin, grief, trauma, or uncertainty, and to encounter Jesus not as a stone-thrower, but as a guide. The Light does not shame us in the dark; He leads us home.
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I Am The Bread of Life
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
We begin our Lent series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus in Gospel of John 6:26–35, where He declares, “I am the bread of life.” What we practice forms what we desire, and many of us have been overfed by the world but undernourished in God. In this opening message, we’re invited into embodied spiritual practices like journaling, fasting, and intentional eating as we rediscover daily dependence on Jesus. Because when we come to Him for what we truly need, there is always enough.
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The Measure You Use
Vineyard Church of Sugar Land/ Stafford Podcast
In Matthew 7, Jesus confronts our instinct to judge while calling us into something deeper: empathy, self-reflection, and wisdom. Before we correct others, we must examine our own hearts. And in a world quick to criticize, Jesus invites us to build our lives on His words, measuring others with the same grace we hope to receive.
info_outlineWhat do we do when life leaves us feeling disappointed, abandoned, or even hurt by God? In this week’s message from The Art of Forgiveness, Pastor Trey guides us through the psalms of lament, showing that God welcomes our honesty—even our grief and questions. Together, we’ll discover how breaking the silence with God can open the door to healing, hope, and deeper relationship with Him.