3/01/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenence a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

Pastor Ben's sermon, grounded in Isaiah 53:1–5 and 1 Peter 2:24, emphasized that Christianity is not merely about avoiding hell but about living in the fullness of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. Through His suffering, Jesus bore our sins, sickness, and mental anguish to offer us complete healing and wholeness—spirit, soul, and body. Salvation, then, is not just forgiveness but a holistic restoration available to all who have faith, regardless of status or personality. Pastor Ben challenged the congregation to reflect on areas of life where they are not yet experiencing Christ’s full rewards and encouraged them to let that longing lead to deeper faith, trusting that the benefits of Jesus' sacrifice are already paid for and available now. 2/22/2026 Vida Church

2/22/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenece a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NLT) Pastor Ben continued unpacking the life of Joseph (Genesis 37), revealing how Joseph serves as a powerful type and shadow of Jesus. Through betrayal, injustice, and long seasons of waiting, Joseph remained faithful to the dreams God gave him, and that faithfulness positioned him for fulfillment. From the pit to the palace, Joseph’s journey was not instant. It was forged through integrity, obedience, and trust in God when no one was watching. Even when falsely accused and imprisoned, he chose the moral high road, feared God, and refused to let go of the promise. Pastor reminded us, “The Word works when you work it.” At the right kairos moment, when God’s timing and favor align, breakthrough comes. But until then, we keep doing good. We stand. We trust. God used Joseph despite what the enemy threw at him, and He will do the same for you! 2/15/2026 Vida Church

2/15/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenece a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

Una de las verdades más importantes de las Escrituras es que Dios nunca nos tienta ni nos trae maldad para enseñarnos una lección o cumplir su propósito. Mucha gente cree erróneamente que Dios causa calamidades o sufrimiento, pero las Escrituras son claras: Dios no tienta a nadie ni orquesta dificultades para enseñarnos. Al usar la historia de José, quien a pesar de la traición y la injusticia se mantuvo firme en la fe, vemos que conocer nuestra identidad como hijos predilectos de Dios nos ayuda a enfrentar las mentiras y la mentalidad de víctima. Si bien Dios nos permite experimentar pruebas, estos desafíos no provienen de Él; más bien, Él nos libera, nos protege y nos guía a través de ellas, a veces eliminando obstáculos y otras veces caminando con nosotros. Como afirman Santiago 1:2 y Juan 10:10, estamos llamados a confiar en Dios, aprender de los desafíos y tenerlo por sumo gozo, sabiendo que Dios siempre está con nosotros en las pruebas, pero nunca es la causa de ellas. 2/8/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenence a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

One of the most important truths in Scripture is that God never tempts us or brings evil on us to teach us a lesson or accomplish His purpose. Many people mistakenly believe that God causes calamity or suffering, but Scripture is clear—God does not tempt anyone or orchestrate hardships to teach us. Using the story of Joseph, who despite betrayal and injustice held fast to faith, we see that knowing our identity as favored children of God helps us stand against lies and victim mentality. While God allows us to experience trials, these challenges are not from Him; rather, He delivers, protects, and guides us through them, sometimes removing obstacles and other times walking with us. As James 1:2 and John 10:10 affirm, we are called to trust God, learn from challenges, and count it all joy, knowing that God is always with us in trials but never the cause of them. 2/8/2026 Vida Church

PART TWO On Sunday, Rick delivered a three-part message from the book of James, beginning with the backstory of James — the first son born to Mary and Joseph after Jesus’ virgin birth, who despised his “perfect” brother but was transformed after Jesus’ resurrection appeared to him. Rick shared that James was the first to pen the name “Lord Jesus Christ,” unpacking the depth of this divine title — Lord (Jehovah), Jesus (Yahweh who saves), and Christ (the Anointed One) — describing Him as “the healing balm and the answer to every ache and pain.” He then unpacked James 1:2–3, explaining that the “trying” of our faith is better understood as its proving, and “patience” as endurance: the enemy brings evil, not God, and as we resist the devil and stand on God’s promises, God supplies supernatural endurance to outlast the attack. Rick called patience “the queen of all virtues,” warned against being double-minded, and challenged us to “play catch with God” by catching His gifts through faith, reminding us it’s not if we win, but when — if we don’t quit. 2/1/2025 Vida Church

2/1/25 | Vida Church Construyendo un lugar donde las personas puedan encontrar a Dios, Pertenence a una familia y ser transformadas por la palabra de Dios.

Part one of Rick Renner's messages at Vida Church.