The Spirit Intercedes in Our Weakness
There are certain truths in the Bible that stretch beyond what our finite minds can fully comprehend. As Christians, we eventually discover that Scripture contains mysteries. Yet we must be careful to distinguish between a mystery and a contradiction.
March 8, 2026
Welcome to Worship Worship Order Prelude Welcome to ServiceJoshua York Preparation for WorshipJohn 14:1-6 Congregational SingingYet not I But Through Christ In Me It was Finished Upon That Cross In Christ Alone Sermon Notes Congregational SingingI’d Rather Have Jesus News and Events Click to view the full calendar Business MeetingJoin us tonight for a regularly scheduled Business Meeting […]
“From Suffering to Glory”
Few passages in Scripture lift our eyes higher than Romans 8:18–25. If Romans 8 is the summit of Paul’s letter to the Romans, then these verses stand near its highest peak. Here Paul draws the believer’s gaze away from the immediate pressures of life and fixes it on a single blazing reality: eternal glory
March 1, 2026
Welcome to Worship Worship Order Prelude“Come Christians, Join to Sing”Orchestra Baptism9:00 service Welcome to ServiceBill Cox Missions MomentThe GideonsSrikant Mantravadi Preparation for Worship Psalm 46:8-11 Choral Praise“Be Still and Know” Congregational SingingThe Old Rugged CrossI Will Never Be (the Same again) Message in Song“The The Church Arise”King’s Messengers Sermon Notes Congregational SingingTake my Life, and Let is Be Consecrated News and Events Click […]
The Assurance of Our Adoption — Romans 8:14–17
J. I. Packer famously wrote, “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child and having God as his Father.” He goes on to argue that everything distinctly Christian is summed up in this reality. Our understanding of the faith can rise no higher than our grasp of adoption.
That is a striking claim. If someone were to ask you, “What is Christianity really about?” would your answer begin with knowing God as Father? Paul’s words in Romans 8 would suggest that it should. The heart of the Christian life is not merely forgiveness, nor only justification, but being brought into the family of God through the work of Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Discovering VGBC
The Discovering VGBC class is for everyone who is interested in learning more about Vista Grande or for anyone who is ready to join our church family. You’ll hear more about who we are, what we believe, and ministries we offer.
February 22, 2026
Welcome to Worship Worship Order Prelude“Easter Song Fantasia”Orchestra Message in Song“Joyful Joyful we Adore Thee”2nd – 4th Grade Choir Welcome to ServiceJimmy Peck Preparation for Worship Galatians 3:23-29 Choral Praise“The Promise” Soloist: Elizabeth Slack Congregational SingingBe Thou My Vision In Christ Alone My Tribute Message in Song“The The Church Arise”King’s Messengers Sermon Notes Congregational SingingYou are my All in All News and […]
“Be Killing Sin or Sin Will Be Killing You”
The article title reads, “Meet Wally the Emotional Support Alligator.” Yes, an emotional support alligator. The story explains that a Pennsylvania man lives with two alligators, one of whom is a registered emotional support animal named Wally. Wally follows him around the house, enjoys being petted, makes nests out of blankets, and even lounges on the couch and bed. The owner insists Wally has never bitten anyone, while also warning that alligators do not make good house pets because they are still wild animals.
February 15, 2026
Welcome to Worship Worship Order Prelude Welcome to ServiceJoshua York Missions MomentTodd Frisbie Preparation for WorshipMatthew 11:27-30 Choral PraiseGive Me Jesus Congregational SingingJesus Saves HeKeeps me SingingNever Once Sermon Notes Congregational SingingCome Behold the Wondrous Mystery Jesus Saves News and Events Click to view the full calendar Vista Moms—You’re Invited!Join our mom community! We meet Feb. 17; Mar. 3, 17; […]
“Life in the Spirit”- Romans 8:5-13
Every parent knows the battle of getting kids to wash their hands before dinner. We fight over germs and hygiene because we know what happens when we ignore them. But Jesus warns us about a far more dangerous kind of contamination, one we cannot fix with soap and hot water. Mark 7 records a confrontation between Jesus and the Pharisees that uncovers a deeply uncomfortable reality about all of us. The issue was not dirty hands at the dinner table, but dirty hearts before a holy God.