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.…

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.churchVon The Vine UMC

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.churchVon The Vine UMC

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church Remember to call or text 988 if…

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder our lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water, so that we don't burn out or break down. Join a Branch Small Group: http://thevineumc.church…

The body of Christ is not meant to be singular, but diverse and colorful and expansive. There is no coincidence that all cultures have facets of community, hope, healing, and celebration. Together, we'll discover how these values unite us as one family, beautifully diverse yet deeply connected in our faith. Join a small group branch at TheVineUMC.c…

The body of Christ is not meant to be singular, but diverse and colorful and expansive. There is no coincidence that all cultures have facets of community, hope, healing, and celebration. Together, we'll discover how these values unite us as one family, beautifully diverse yet deeply connected in our faith. Join a small group branch at TheVineUMC.c…

The body of Christ is not meant to be singular, but diverse and colorful and expansive. There is no coincidence that all cultures have facets of community, hope, healing, and celebration. Together, we'll discover how these values unite us as one family, beautifully diverse yet deeply connected in our faith. Join a small group branch at TheVineUMC.c…

The body of Christ is not meant to be singular, but diverse and colorful and expansive. There is no coincidence that all cultures have facets of community, hope, healing, and celebration. Together, we'll discover how these values unite us as one family, beautifully diverse yet deeply connected in our faith. Join a small group branch at TheVineUMC.c…

The body of Christ is not meant to be singular, but diverse and colorful and expansive. There is no coincidence that all cultures have facets of community, hope, healing, and celebration. Together, we'll discover how these values unite us as one family, beautifully diverse yet deeply connected in our faith. Join a small group branch at TheVineUMC.c…

As we lean into the new year, instead of considering all the ways we can change our “doing,” the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer and the Baptism of Jesus teaches us the importance of re-centering our “being” on the one who created us and gave us life and feee grace.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In Matthew 2:1-12, we learn of the three gifts of the Magi brought to Jesus. What if each of those gifts represented how we can give our life to Christ?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

When we encounter Jesus, it transforms the way we go, but not always the where.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

God works most beautifully between our expectations and his perfect power. As we listen back to the Christmas story, how is God using a familiar story to speak to you in new ways?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Jesus is the climax of the great story of God to redeem all of creation. Today we look at Mary’s story and how we can learn that her story getting caught up in God can become ours.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Jesus is born in the small insignificant town of Bethlehem. As we look at todays text, we discover Gods heart for the small and Insignificant!Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

As we look at the origins of Jesus we look at the namesake of the people of Jesus, Israel. How does Jacob’s wrestling the Lord shape our understanding of who we are as the people of God?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Join us on an Advent journey to explore Jesus’ family tree and how we have been grafted into His family. Jesus came to redeem his family tree, and through those acts of grace, redeem us.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In our stewardship sermon this year, we look at what Jesus says about our heart towards money. The call of God on our lives is to invest in the kingdom of God as we ask ourselves the question: what are we investing in?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

As we celebrate 50 years as a church we hear the words from the prophet Ezekiel to a people in exile. Join us to hear this profound word of hope that makes angels stand in awe at what the Lord is doing.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

The parable of the mustard seed and yeast challenge our understanding of how the kingdom of God impacts us internally, and how it changes the landscape of our lives.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

The parable of the sower shows us the mission heart of God. Why does the farmer sow extravagantly and why do we share the gospel extravagantly?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Zechariah teaches how God pursues is in His Love, and how our response to that relationship can change our lives.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

From Genesis to Revelation God is depicted as a Gardner working in our lives. As we remember the 50 years of faithful ministry we look towards the one who makes all things grow.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Jesus says “blessed are the peacemakers.” How can lean into the calling to be a peacemaker in our world?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

The call of Jesus to live at peace with one another involves us needing to forgive one another. Jesus teaches us the importance of forgiveness in living in Shalom with each other.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Peace within can be difficult to find in a culture of chaos around us. In our message today, the apostle Paul lays out the way we can have inner peace no matter our circumstances.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In John's gospel, Jesus sees a clear difference between the peace that the world gives and God's peace, Shalom. Let’s explore together!Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

As we unhurry our life, we spend a lot of our time in the pursuit of more. Jesus has a word for us about our attitude towards our money as we strive to be his disciples.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

God commands us to Sabbath. Today we look at how one of Gods central commands can be a great blessing for our hurried lives.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In a culture filled with so much noise, how do we imitate Jesus and seek out silence and solitude?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

This week we start a sermon series based on the book the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. We are a people who live in a culture dominated by hurry. How do stop, look at the practices of Jesus and follow his lifestyle.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Our UMARMY camp is back after a week in Lufkin, TX. Hear how God called us to love our neighbors, and how He used those experiences to call us to deeper faith.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In the story of zachaeus we see a man searching for Jesus. How do we have relationships with people in our life who are searching? How can we join with the Lord in seeing their reconciliation to the savior?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Paul and Timothy’s relationship is one that we need in our walk with Christ. We need someone who will fan the flames in our life and we need someone who we’re passing down the treasure of the kingdom to. Who holds you accountable? And how are you holding others accountable in their walks with Christ?…

We need jethros in our lives. We need people who speak hard truth to and we need to be people who speak hard truths into others lives. How do we do both?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Nathan spoke God’s truth into David’s life. We all need to create space through worship, prayer, scripture and serving others so that God can use a Nathan to speak into our lives.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

We all need a true friend in life. Jonathan’s friendship with David shows us several characteristics we can find in being a true friend and in a true friend.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

In Acts we hear about the importance of waiting on the Holy Spirit and what it looks to respond to the Holy Spirit on this day of Pentecost.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

To have a true assurance of our salvation, God desires to draw for us to draw close to him in secret, honest, and quiet places of our lives. He asks us to pursue true intimacy with him over flash and entertainment. How are you drawing near to Christ?Von Kingwood United Methodist Church

Before our new confirmans take the stage to get confirmed, our pastors shared words of perspective, and words of liturgy.Von Kingwood United Methodist Church