Vima Church Audio Podcast
Welcome to the Vima Church Podcast! Vima Church is located in Wichita, Kansas led by Pastors Jon and Stephanie Morris. Our vision is to see Wichita experience the real Jesus and step into their full potential in Him. We hope these messages encourage you and help you take your next step in your faith journey. For more information visit www.vima.church or find us on social media @vimachurch.
Episodes
299 episodes
No Retreat | Deceptive Opportunities
This week, we turn to Joshua 9 and the costly mistake Israel made when they did not inquire of the Lord. What looked like a good opportunity became a lasting obstacle, slowing their progress into everything God had called them to.This m...
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No Retreat | Strategy To Win
In week four of our No Retreat series, we look at God’s plan for Joshua at the battle of Ai and the lesson it reveals about victory. When Israel relied on their own strength, they were quickly defeated — but when they followed God’s strategy, t...
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No Retreat | Unconventional Obedience
In week three of No Retreat, Unconventional Obedience, we step into the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho — a victory that came through obedience that made no sense by human standards. God’s instructions to be silent, to...
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No Retreat | Cutting Before Conquest
In week two of No Retreat, Cutting Before Conquest, we look at the moment in Joshua when God calls Israel to pause before moving forward. Before the conquest of the Promised Land, the people were required to renew their covenant and set themsel...
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No Retreat | Breaking Camp
In the opening message of our new series No Retreat, Breaking Camp, we step into the book of Joshua and the moment when God calls His people to move forward. Before they could enter the next season, they had to leave what was fa...
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The Missing Peace | On Earth, Peace
At Jesus’ birth, peace didn’t arrive as a worldwide change in circumstances — it arrived as a person.“On earth peace” reminds us that God sent Peace into a broken world, not by removing adversity, but by being present in it throug...
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The Missing Peace | The Thief of Peace
In week four of The Missing Peace, we confront The Thief of Peace — the subtle things that quietly rob us of the peace God desires for us. This message reveals how divided loyalty, self-reliance, hidden sin, and forgetting what God has done can...
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The Missing Peace | Making Peace with God
In this message from The Missing Peace, Pastor Jon explores what it means to make peace with God. Even when belief remains, it’s possible to lose our peace with Him — and this message invites us to examine where that disconnect may exist. ...
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The Missing Peace | When Peace Depends on You
In week two of The Missing Peace, Pastor Jon reminds us that God’s peace isn’t something we simply wish for — it’s something we’re called to make. In this message, we learn the difference between wanting peace, demanding peace, and actually bec...
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The Missing Peace | Finding the Missing Peace
In the first message of our Advent series, The Missing Peace, Pastor Ryan shares how real, lasting peace is only found in Jesus. We’re reminded that peace isn’t something we manufacture — it’s something we receive as we draw near to Him.
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The Windows of Heaven | Pastor Willie George
In this powerful one-off message, Pastor Willie George delivers a biblical and practical exploration of how God provides for His people through divine channels, not by accident. Drawing from his new book, he unpacks how God moves financial and ...
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Nehemiah | What God Builds In You
In the final message of our Nehemiah series, we pause with Israel to look back and remember God’s faithfulness. When the work stops and we review the journey, we see a God who always finishes what He starts — not just in the walls around us, bu...
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Nehemiah | Faith That Builds
Making a difference rarely comes without opposition. Whether it’s criticism, conflict, or spiritual attack, resistance often meets every movement of God.But through faith, we find the strength to keep building — to stand firm, stay focu...
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Nehemiah | Building with a Burden
Nehemiah’s story begins with a moment of awareness — he sees the brokenness around him, feels the weight of it, and lets that burden move him to action. In the same way, God often calls His people to see, feel, and build in specific seasons and...
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Dysfunctional | Lessons from Joseph on Dreams
Through betrayal, waiting, and ultimately redemption, the story of Joseph shows that God’s faithfulness shines brightest in our dysfunction. And just like Joseph, we can trust that when we stay faithful where we are, God is still working behind...
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Dysfunctional | Lessons from Jacob on Identity
Every limp has a lesson. In Genesis, we see the story of Jacob wrestling with God, where He learns first hand about God's redemptive nature. He receives a new name, and also a limp. This limp served as a mark of dependence for Jacob.Thi...
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Dysfunctional | Lessons from Isaac and Rebekah on Parenting
Parenting is never easy. And when favoritism, comparison, or unmet expectations creep in, the effects can last for generations. But even in the middle of our mess — our dysfunction — we serve a God who remains faithful, who sees us, and who can...
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Dysfunctional | Lessons from Abram & Sarai for Marriage
To kick off our new series, Dysfunctional, we look at the story of Abram and Sarai in the book of Genesis. Through some very difficult situations, God shows His faithfulness to His promises. From this, we can learn some important l...
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Welcome Home | Don't Waste Your Mist
We weren't created for life on earth, we were made for an eternity with God in Heaven. This place is our temporary home, and only for a short amount of time.This week Pastor Jon shares an encouraging message on not wasting our time here...
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Welcome Home | Reserved Seating
God has already prepared a place just for you. No matter your past or present, you’re not just invited—you’re expected. In this sermon, Pastor Jon unpacks the beauty of belonging, identity, and grace. You have a seat at the King’s table.
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Pillars of this House | Welcome Home
The church bears a heavy calling: to love God, serve one another, and to carry the message of reconciliation. Here at Vima, this informs our four pillars - to Know God, Grow in Freedom, Discover Your Purpose, and Go Make a Difference.To...
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True North | Effective Evangelism
"How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" | Romans 10:14This week, Pastor Jon brings a compelli...
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True North | One Another
John 13:34-35“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”We are called to be a "one another" kind of ...
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