Vida Church Santa Maria

Feeling stuck in isolation after you've been hurt? You're not alone — and healing is possible.

Pastor Tim Mossholder explores how trauma — including church hurt — can deplete us, drive desperation, and lead to painful isolation. Ultimately, trauma kills community. But drawing from Jesus' story about the Prodigal Son, we'll discover the battle lines trauma creates and the steps to fight back.

Key takeaways:

Watch now to discover how Jesus can transform your story from trauma to celebration — no matter the hurt you've experienced.

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Feeling stuck in surface-level connections? Discover how true community begins with one powerful practice: welcome.

In this message from our "Together in Christ" series, explore the four kinds of groups we form — from disconnected crowds to life-giving community — and see why God calls His people to the sweet spot of high commitment to one another along with shared purpose. Drawing from Luke 9, learn from three key stories that reveal where Kingdom community truly starts: welcoming others with humility, shaking off rejection without judgment, and opening our hearts and homes to receive people as Jesus does.

Here are a few takeaways:

Watch now to discover how welcoming others — and ultimately Jesus — can transform your connections and help you step into the community God designed for you.

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Feeling isolated or hurt by broken relationships? You're not alone — and God feels the pain too. In this powerful message, discover how Jesus calls us to authentic, loving community that heals what was broken in Eden.

Explore Jesus' new command to love one another, why our unity becomes the world's clearest testimony to God's love, and how His glory enables complete unity among believers.

Key takeaways:

Watch now to discover the transformative power of walking together in Christ and how it redeems relational brokenness with His love!

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Ready to let God's Word breathe new life into your new year? 🌟

As we step into 2026, discover why diving into the New Testament daily can transform you into an attentive, humble, and faithful servant of God — equipped for every good work He has for you.

In this message launching our "260" Bible reading plan (one chapter a day, Monday-Friday through all 260 chapters of the New Testament), you'll explore:

Watch now to engage with the transformative truth of the New Testament and start your journey as a servant of the word!

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Ever felt the weight of life's challenges lift when you pause to remember God's faithfulness? Discover how five diverse people had God show up in their stories in 2025 as they share their powerful testimonies of grace, breakthroughs, and other miracles.

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Dive in now to engage with these testimonies and let them animate your pursuit of God's mission! 🙌

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What miracle do you need this Christmas? What if God brings it in the most unexpected way?

In this Christmas message, discover how the first Christmas miracle began with Mary’s humble “Yes” to God’s unexpected plan — bringing the light of Jesus into a dark world. Explore the connection between creation, miracles, and light, from the dawn of the universe to the “zinc spark” at conception, revealing God’s creative power shining in the darkest.

This message offers:

Watch now to discover how Jesus can be your miracle this Christmas — and say “Yes” to His light today!

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Ever felt like you don't quite belong? This Christmas, discover how Jesus' birth transformed everything — opening God's family to *everyone*, no matter your background.

In this heartfelt, bilingual message from Pastor Tim, explore the profound shift Jesus brought: from being God's People, limited to just one nation, to the possibility of being a part of the wide-open Family of God, where ALL are invited. Drawing from the first Christmas story and truths about Jesus' own earthly family, see how Jesus' supernatural, non-traditional, and inclusive family welcomes the marginalized and shatters barriers.

You'll discover:

Watch now to engage with this transformative truth and find your place in God's family this Christmas! 🎄

NOTE: Every year, our tradition at Vida Church to host a "Christmas Culture Sunday" (Domingo de Cultura Navideña). It's where we gather our Spanish and English speakers together for one service, then end with a shared meal, where everyone brings a special dish that represents their home culture at Christmas. It's WONDERFUL (and SO much good food)! So this message was our bilingual Christmas Culture message. Enjoy!

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Is healing still for today? Many believe miracles stopped with the apostles — but what does Scripture actually say?

In this message by Dr. Mike Foell, discover why healing — spiritual, physical, emotional, and relational — has always been part of God’s heart, from the prophets of the Old Testament, through the ministry of Jesus and His disciples, into the book of Acts, and continuing in the Church today through the power of the Holy Spirit.

You’ll walk away understanding:

If you’ve ever wondered whether God still heals, or you long to see His power at work in your life and the lives of others, this teaching will strengthen your faith and equip you to step into His ongoing ministry of healing.

Watch now and discover the biblical foundation for healing throughout history — and today! 🙏

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Christmas is meant to be wonder-full — but for many of us, the wonder has faded. Today we explore how God steps into the ordinary and transforms it into something extraordinary. Through the story of Jesus’ birth, and the incredible power of traditions, we learn how to recapture the beauty, joy, and awe of the Christmas season.

Whether Christmas feels routine, overwhelming, or even painful, this message will help you see how God meets us in everyday moments. Discover practical ways to restore your sense of wonder, embrace traditions that anchor your faith, and notice the small surprises that reflect God’s goodness.

▶️ In this message, you’ll learn:

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Running on empty? God has MÁS for you—more abundance, more mercy, more life—leading to a heart overflowing with more gratitude! 🙌

In this final message from our MÁS series, discover how Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana reveals God’s desire to give you the very best, and why forgetting His goodness quickly leads to entitlement and greed (just like it see on repeat as we read the Bible).

You’ll walk away knowing how to:

Watch now and step into more gratitude, more joy, and more of God’s limitless provision in your life.

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