The Vail Church Podcast

Lead Pastor Craig Smith examines the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11.

A pastor discusses the appeal of comeback stories, using the example of Rocky II to introduce a sermon on resilience and faith from the Book of John.

Pastor Lance preaches a sermon titled 'How to Find Your Way Home' based on the book of Hosea.

A pastor delivers a sermon at Vail Church about comeback stories, using the example of Rocky II to illustrate overcoming failure and adversity through faith.

This episode discusses the importance of self-reflection and wisdom in avoiding self-deception, using Proverbs 14:8 to encourage listeners to evaluate their life's direction and alignment with their faith.

This Easter message explores the Christian significance of Resurrection Sunday, connecting cultural traditions to the biblical narrative of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as the foundation of faith.

This episode explores spiritual themes of following Christ, glorification, and the soul's enrichment through a metaphorical fountain of salvation.

This episode explores the significance of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Passion Week, focusing on Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem on a donkey as prophesied in Zechariah, and connecting it to biblical history starting with Exodus and Moses.

A pastor uses a humorous analogy about self-checkout machines to introduce a message on faith and humility.

Craig Smith begins with a question: which of the 37 miracles mentioned in the Gospels would someone most want to witness?

The Vail Church Podcast episode on John 11 frames Lazarus's resurrection as the "queen of all miracles," while comparing it with the feeding of 20,000, the Matthew 17 transfiguration, and the Cana wine miracle.

The sermon closes a short series on the Holy Spirit.

Craig Smith closes a little series on the Holy Spirit.

["Craig Smith's \"Breath of Life\" sermon uses the Hebrew \"ruach\" and Greek \"pneuma\" to describe the Holy Spirit as wind, breath, and the power behind new life.", "He says Titus 3:5 and John 3 both point to regeneration, where God gives a new heart instead of trying to manage sin downstream.", "The message contrasts behavior modification with the flesh-versus-Spirit conflict in Galatians 5, Colossians 2, and Romans 8:2.", "Smith ends with the fruit of the Spirit, a prayer before communion, and a reminder that freedom comes \"where the Spirit of the Lord is.\""]

A pastor humorously reflects on the stress and joy of the Christmas season, blending personal anecdotes with faith-based encouragement.

This episode features a sermon introducing the book of Hosea, exploring its themes of God's relentless love and judgment for a rebellious people.

This episode features a sermon introducing the book of Hosea, exploring its themes of God's relentless love and judgment for a rebellious people.