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Are we the most connected generation in history, or the loneliest? In this opening message of our new church-wide series, The Connected Life, Pastor Jacob asks a question we rarely stop to consider: What does God think about our phones? This sermon explores how we've traded the sacredness of showing up for the convenience of a screen and what it costs our families, friendships, and intimacy with God.Discover why "your feed is full, but your soul is empty," how the first-century church shattered dividing walls by gathering face-to-face, and how we can push back against digital distraction to rediscover deep, life-giving, Christ-centered community. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone feeling stuck in the scroll, this message offers hope and a way forward. Watch, be encouraged, and join us as we learn to be truly present.0:00 - Distracted by Our Devices1:09 - Introducing the Connected Life Series4:01 - The Power of Presence8:45 - Your Feed Is Full, But Your Soul Is Empty13:05 - Overprotected in Person, Underprotected Online19:51 - Community and Connection27:43 - This Week's Challenge Preached by Jacob Gaines on July 19, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church. Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/when-devices-steal-your-joySupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.
What do you do when someone has really hurt you? In the conclusion to our How to Be Courageous series, we discover that forgiveness is one of the most courageous things we'll ever do. Walking through Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, we learn why we forgive from a place of already being forgiven, why letting go is so much harder than "just letting it go," and how holding onto offense keeps us trapped rather than the person who hurt us.Whether you're carrying a fresh hurt or a wound that's followed you for years, this message offers a practical, grace-filled path forward: name the hurt, remember the mercy you've received, and release the person to God. Forgiveness doesn't mean the pain wasn't real. It means you're ready to walk out of the prison and let God begin to heal your heart. 0:00 Concluding the Courage Series2:21 Why We Forgive: Forgiven First3:19 Why Forgiveness Takes Courage6:12 Peter's Question: How Many Times?8:20 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant14:44 Zach's Story: Freedom to Forgive26:34 Giving Up the Judge's Seat33:34 Three Movements and a Prayer to ClosePreached by Jacob Gaines on July 12, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/how-to-be-courageous/the-courage-to-forgiveSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.
Kincer? Good. Shawn? Bad. We breakdown all of the matchups from the prolific Pipeline Fantasy Football League (PFFL). Dive into the world of an ultra competitive fantasy league, and see knee jerk reactions from manager Grant Whittington of Grant's Good Guys Got Game and the league's commish, Jacob Gaines, proud owner of The Yard Goats.
Listen to Jacob Gaines as he shares how the he feels the Lord leading Him to start a new church in Richmond Virginia.
O.J. "The Juice" Simpson was a well known celebrity in the early 90s for his record-breaking football career and his starring movie roles. On June 12, 1994 Simpson's reputation would forever be marked by the brutal murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her partner Ron Goldman. Did he do it? We tackle this with our friend and ex-roommate Jacob Gaines!@exroommates | exroommatepodcast @gmail.com
SPECIAL GUEST: Exroommate Jacob Gaines HIGHLIGHTS: Dog dies on United plane (4:20), O.J. Simpson "If I Did It" (9:20), Kanye steals all of Shia LaBeouf's clothes (14:15), $368 million of gold falls out of plane in Russia (20:15), New found risk to using Essential Oils for men (24:50), Alabama Sheriff legally took $750,000 of government funds (29:45) SPOTLIGHT: Miami, Florida bridge collapsed over 6 lanes of traffic. Unfortunate tragedy or malpractice? (37:35)
Jacob Gaines starts us off on the journey to discovering how Jesus is the Director of our lives. Visit us at Alpine-CC.org
Jacob Gaines wraps up the weekend and reflects on Gods beautiful message for us.
Jacob Gaines brings all of his messages together and shows how we are branded through God. Jon from the worship band gives his testimony as well. Sorry for the audio cut out. We were having microphone difficulties.
Jacob Gaines continues talking about being branded and how God adopts us. Ephesians 1: 3-6.
Jacob Gaines teaches from Jeremiah 1:5 and talks about the story of the samaritan woman, John 4
Jacob Gaines talks from Psalms 139 and Genesis 1: 27-30
Jacob Gaines talks about how Jesus was labeled in Matthew 11 and Mark 3.