About
"Connecting you to Jesus and His Church"
Beliefs
Vineyard believes…
- That all scriptures are God-breathed and are our final absolute authority and the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
- That there is One Living and True God in three persons of one substance-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-Equal in power and glory.
- That Jesus Christ, being fully God, came in the flesh, born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, offered Himself as an atonement for the sinfulness of mankind by his death on the cross, died, was buried, rose again from the dead and ascended to the right hand of the Father.
- That all who repent of their sins and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior are regenerated by the Holy Spirit and form the living Body of Christ, of which he is the head and of which we are all members.
- In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of all of the Biblical gifts of the Spirit. And that a believer is commanded to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit and thus empowered for holiness and service.
- In the literal, personal, and glorious return of Jesus Christ. – At which time He will bring about the final defeat of Satan, the resurrection of the dead, the eternal blessing of the righteous and eternal conscious punishment of all who have rejected Christ’s love.
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Worship
Come worship with us!
One thing people notice almost immediately about Soulbridge Vineyard is the feel of the worship.
It’s often quite different from anything they have ever experienced at a church before. Perhaps you have asked some of the same questions others have about our worship: “Why do you sing so many songs? Why is there a band on the stage rather than a choir and organ? Why do people close their eyes and raise their hands? Why don’t you just sing up beat, happy songs to get people in a good mood? Why do some people seem to get so emotional during worship? In this short pamphlet, we will attempt to answer some of the questions that are often asked about our worship and help you understand the reasons behind why we do, what we do.
Please feel free to participate in worship here at the Vineyard to whatever degree you feel comfortable. You may discover after a few times that you are really looking forward to that part of our service— that worshipping God is a wonderful experience. It can help lower your walls of defenses against the Lord, allowing Him to touch you deeply and change your life forever.
Our prayer is that you will sense God’s presence and know His love for you as you join with us in worship!
What worship at Soulbridge Vineyard is not...
Worship is not a “spectator sport” at Vineyard. The singers and musicians on the stage during our worship service are not there to entertain us but to lead us in worshipping God and into His presence. This is why you will see people throughout the congregation with their eyes closed and their hands raised. They are participating in and not just watching worship.
Worship at Vineyard is not a “warm up” to get us ready for the sermon. Although worshipping God often does soften our hearts and open our minds to hearing from God during the sermon, that is not the purpose of worship. Worship is to express thanks and adoration to God for who He is and what He has done. Worship has value in and of itself and is not a prelude to anything, including the message.
Worship at Vineyard is not a “sing-along” time. Most people have at some time in their lives joined in a “sing-a-long”—sitting around a campfire as a kid or gathered around the piano after a big family meal. Worship, however, is more than songs and music. It is coming into contact with the living God. Expressing our thoughts and feelings to Him in song is simply a vehicle towards that end.
What worship at Soulbridge Vineyard is...
Worship is about intimacy with God. It is during worship that we come into contact with the living God in a deep and personal way.
Worship is when we turn our attention away from the pressures and stresses of daily life and, through song, consider God and what He has done for us. At Vineyard, we try not to hide behind “religious” masks and keep God at arms-length. We come to Him honestly, letting Him see us as we really are, with all our weaknesses, failings, and needs.
The Bible teaches that God “dwells in the midst of our praises.” It is during worship that many people actually feel God touching them at their point of deepest need. You will see people with their eyes closed, their hands raised, they might even be crying, perhaps even dancing. God is doing something in them at that moment.
It's because we value intimacy with God that...
- We begin our service with worship and end it in worship as an appropriate response to His presence and His word.
- There are those who simply speak the words of their heart to Him the whole time during worship as in prayer.
- We sing songs with simple lyrics that are easy to follow and memorize. That enables people to focus on the Lord as they worship and not worry if they are singing the right words.
- We sing songs that are directed to the Lord and are not just about the Lord. We want to build up our relationship with God during worship.
- We won’t always have an “up-beat” type celebration during our worship services because people don’t feel up beat all the time. We don’t use music to manipulate people or manufacture a certain “mood”. Instead, we value honesty and authenticity in worship.
- We use songs that express how we really are—that admit weakness or need, ask for help, or tell God how much we love Him for what He has done and who He is.
Worship at Vineyard is culturally relevant.
Our desire is for people to be able to
walk into our worship service and not
feel like they have stepped back in time a
hundred years. We try to make everything
we do and say easy to understand
and relevant for a person living today.
This is why
- We have a simple gathering room without any ornate decorations or religious symbols.
- We dress casually, allowing people to “come as they are.”
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History
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What to Expect
SOULBRIDGE IS:
*REAL: No hype, no dress code, no masks. We are the same on Sunday mornings as we are the rest of the week.
*RELEVANT: Our music, our messages, and our ministries are thoughtful, current and engaging.
*RELATIONAL: We want to be a community of believers you can connect to and who can help you connect to Jesus.
YOU'LL FIND:
*friendly faces
*a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere
*fresh coffee
*a live worship band
*teaching with truth and power
*the love of Jesus
PLAN TO:
*meet new friends!
*be challenged!
*be encouraged!
*be blessed!
