Santa Maria Foursquare Church

Together in Christ: Fight the Algorithm

Is your phone quietly stealing your real connections? 😔 In a world where algorithms push endless scrolls and AI companions promise "perfect" relationships, discover how these digital forces are harming community—and what God’s Word says about fighting back.

This message from Pastor Tim Mossholder explores the shift from shared TVs to isolating smartphones and AI companions, revealing how what you focus on truly forms you. Drawing from Colossians 3, learn to set your sights on the real life Jesus offers, trading the world’s algorithm of lust, greed, and rage for one filled with kindness, humility, forgiveness, peace, and love.

Key takeaways:
- Understand why algorithms prioritize engagement over your well-being—and how they erode real human bonds
- See the transformative power of redirecting your attention to Christ for renewed life and stronger community
- Discover six practical steps you can take today to fight the algorithm and form healthier digital practices

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Together in Christ: Marks of a Healthy Church

Ever wondered what makes a healthy church truly thrive? Discover the profound revelation in Matthew 16 where Jesus declares, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it." In this message, Pastor Mark Slomka uncovers how we're called to be an intentional community movement Jesus is building to overcome darkness.

Key takeaways:
• Engage with your true identity in Christ to live on purpose.
• Transform struggles through the keys of the kingdom and the Holy Spirit's power.
• Discover how serving neighbors and fulfilling God's mission animates your faith.

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Together in Christ: Out of Trauma and Into Community

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:
- Understand how trauma isolates us — even in the church — and why unity defeats the enemy's plans
- Learn to reclaim your God-given agency through spiritual awareness and "I will" choices
- Experience the Father's compassionate embrace and full restoration to loving, authentic community

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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Together in Christ: You Are Welcome Here

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:
- Understand why welcome is essential for God's Kingdom to advance in our lives and church
- See how humility overcomes pride to build genuine relationships
- Learn to respond with grace when others don't immediately welcome you — and keep on inviting

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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Together in Christ: Called to Community

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:

• Learn why loving community is essential — not optional — for every follower of Jesus
• Understand how our love for one another is what authenticates our discipleship
• See how unity in the church reveals Jesus is real and that He loves the world

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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Servants of the Word

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:
• How Scripture, God-breathed and alive, teaches, corrects, and empowers you afresh each time
• The power of meeting Jesus in the Gospels and letters — the source of true life
• Practical ways to stay focused on God's Word even with daily distractions

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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Gratitude 2025

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.

Watch to:
• Gain encouragement from real stories of transformation and hope
• Reflect on God's work to empower your own faith journey
• Find inspiration to share your own God-stories with the world

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

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Home for Christmas: Welcome Home to Jesus

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:
- Hope that God can create new life in any situation
- Encouragement to trust Him with your deepest needs
- A reminder that the light of Jesus will never be diminished

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

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Home for Christmas: Welcome Home to Family

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:

• How to become a new creation, free from inherited brokenness
• The joy of belonging to a diverse, tight-knit community of faith
• God's promise fulfilled — blessing all peoples through the Messiah

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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Home for Christmas: Welcome Home to Healing

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:
• How Jesus commissioned every believer to heal the sick
• Why gifts of healing are still active in the Body of Christ
• The biblical pattern: healing flows when the Kingdom is proclaimed

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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Home for Christmas: Welcome Home to Wonder

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:
• Why the birth of Jesus transformed an ordinary day into the most extraordinary moment in history
• How God uses traditions to shape our lives with meaning and anticipation
• How to find God’s presence in the ordinary rhythms of your life
• Practical steps to make this Christmas wonder-full again

🎄 Perfect for:
• Anyone feeling disconnected from the Christmas season
• Families looking to build meaningful traditions
• Those needing encouragement, hope, and a fresh perspective
• Small groups, home groups, and personal study

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MÁS: Living in the MORE of Jesus — More Gratitude

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:
• Break the cycle of forgetfulness → entitlement → greed
• Cultivate real gratitude that guards your heart in every season
• Turn inward gratitude into an outward expression of thanks (yes, even through singing!)

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

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MÁS — Living in the MORE of Jesus: More Money!

Struggling with money worries in a world of rising costs? Discover God's MORE for your finances — He cares deeply about your needs! 💰🙏

In this message, explore how Jesus offers true provision for everyday life. Drawing from Scripture like Matthew 6 and Luke 12, uncover the gateways of humility and faith to access God's limitless resources. Learn why chasing the wrong "more" leads to hoarding or debt, and how generosity unlocks pressed-down, shaken-together blessings.

Key takeaways to transform your journey:
• Repent of mismanaging God's gifts and embrace mission-focused stewardship.
• Trust God's way: Give, and receive MORE to abound in every good work.
• Three places to start giving to jumpstart your journey of generosity.

Watch now to engage your faith and step into financial freedom!

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MÁS — Living in the MORE of Jesus: Healing

Ever felt the ache of weakness holding you back — physical, emotional, or spiritual? You're not alone, and Jesus has wholeness ready for you. 😌 In this message from our MÁS series on "More Health," dive into the powerful story of Jesus touching a man with leprosy in Matthew 8:1-4. Witness how He answers our deepest doubts—"Are you willing?"—with a resounding YES, touching our pain, curing diseases, and guiding us to walk in wholeness. Drawing from Isaiah 53:4-5, explore how Jesus carried our weaknesses and sorrows so we could be healed and whole. Discover these key takeaways to transform your life:

• Embrace the Gateway of Humility: Admit your need and reject labels that define you.
• Step through the Gateway of Faith: Ask, seek, knock — and trust Jesus to bear every area of your weakness.
• Claim MORE wholeness: Physical restoration, freedom from spiritual oppression, and emotional peace.

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MÁS: Living in the MORE of Jesus — More Relationship

Feeling isolated in a connected world? You're normal — loneliness is an epidemic, amplified by tech and AI companions that promise connection but deliver deeper withdrawal.

In this message from our MÁS series, discover how Jesus offers MORE — overflowing abundance to fill the emptiness of isolation with real, transformative relationship. Explore God's plan to move you from fractured solitude into His vibrant body, the church. No more settling for simulated relationship. Embrace the messy, empowering beauty of belonging.

Key takeaways to transform your life:
• Recognize isolation's hidden dangers and step into biblical community for spiritual strength
• Build deeper connections through humility, faith, and groups like our 260 Bible studies — where lives intersect and grow
• Experience the Holy Spirit's power weaving grace, forgiveness, and purpose into your relationships Watch now to discover MORE relationship and thrive in God's fullness! 🙏

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MÁS: Living in the MORE of Jesus — More Time!

Ever feel like time slips away, leaving you chasing "more" but never quite thriving? What if God’s plan offers an abundant life — right now in the moments and seasons you're living?

In this teaching, explore how humility and faith unlock MORE time through undivided devotion. Uncover the hidden costs of distractions — like technoference — and discover the superpower of focus. From biblical wisdom in Psalms and Ephesians to current research on reclaiming hours lost to devices, learn to make time stand still, just as God does.

Key takeaways to transform your days:
• Drop distractions to boost performance and deepen relationships
• Prioritize sacred moments (first/last hour, meals) for connection with Jesus and others
• Embrace your current season for purpose-filled growth

Watch now to engage God’s promise: more life in your years, not just more years in your life!

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MÁS: Living in the MORE of Jesus

Discover the MORE Jesus Has for You! 🌟 Are you longing for more happiness, peace, or purpose? In this transformative teaching from Vida Church, explore how Jesus offers abundant life that overflows with everything you need to thrive. Drawing from Genesis 1:28-29, John 10:10, and the story of a widow, this message reveals two gateways — humility and faith — that lead to God’s blessings.

• Uncover how to move from striving to thriving in Jesus.
• Learn to name your needs and trust God to provide more than you can imagine.
• Find hope in God’s plan to restore and bless you abundantly.

Join our mission-focused community as we dive into God’s Word and the Holy Spirit’s power to live with purpose! 🙏

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An Invitation to Dream

Have you ever had a God-given dream that felt out of reach? 🌟 In this message from Pastor Jon McIntosh, you'll dive into the story of Joseph, a dream chaser whose journey took unexpected detours. Discover how God plants dreams in our hearts, even when setbacks and doubts threaten to derail them. Learn why your character matters, how to share your dreams wisely, and the power of trusting God’s timing.

This message will help you:
- Embrace dreams that serve others and align with God’s purpose
- Navigate challenges without losing hope
- Trust God to bring your dreams to life, no matter the obstacles

Join us as we explore how the Holy Spirit empowers us to chase God’s dreams. 🙏
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Living On Purpose Part 3

Everyone wants to know: Who am I? and Why am I here?

In this message, Pastor Tim unpacks the third part of Vida Church’s purpose series: “Made alive by Jesus to bring life to the world.”

Discover why church is the first place we practice our purpose—a place where we care for each other, display heaven to the world, and give and receive the life of Jesus.

You’ll learn:
• Why bringing life starts with God’s family first 🏡
• How serving each other becomes a powerful witness to the world 🌍
• 3 ways the church helps you live out your God-given purpose 🙌

Be inspired to live out your faith with boldness, love, and action—because Jesus has made us alive to bring His life everywhere!

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Living On Purpose Part 2

Everyone wants to know: Who am I? and Why am I here?

In this message, Pastor Tim unpacks the second part of Vida Church’s purpose statement: “Made alive by Jesus to bring life to the world.”

Being alive in Christ isn’t just about eternity—it changes the way we live today. We no longer live for ourselves, but for Jesus and His mission!

You’ll learn:
• Why your purpose is bigger than self-fulfillment 🙌
• How Jesus calls us to bring His life locally and globally 🌍
• 3 keys to sharing the life of Jesus with others (starting with just ONE!)

🔑 Be encouraged to live out your faith with boldness, compassion, and a “whatever it takes” attitude—because Jesus brings dry bones back to life!

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