Franklin Vineyard Church

09/06/2026

Matthew 5:8-9 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

The heart is the seat of personality, and the personality is the sum total of mind, emotions, and will. The mind is our intellect and thought processes. Emotions are how we feel. And our will is how we make decisions. All together, this is our heart.

Purity, obviously, means purity. It means without blemish and stain and shame, and in a lot of ways, Jesus is recounting the 10 Commandments here: to love the Lord with all that you are and to have no other gods before Him. That's what purity is all about! To acknowledge and recognize that God alone is God (which is what the Jews would recite often in their shema "Hear O Israel"). As they were pure in heart they would see God. Jesus is promising that the disciplined person would not only have an eternal reward but an "on-earth" one as well.

Paul says in Romans, "As much as it depends on you, be at peace with all people..." And it's that challenge that should confront much of our modern way of keeping record of wrongs and holding things against one another. We live in a world that feels like we're always teetering on combustion, with wars and rumors of wars, and the Christ-like modus operandi is to make peace. This is an active move, not passive, in entering into hostile environments and bringing the shalom of Jesus into places. It's not the absence of problems and pain, but it's His presence. And that is why they will be called Sons of God; they are functioning as Christ Himself in reconciling two distant parties, two far away people.

This is the way of the Kingdom.

Bible YouVersion Notes: http://bible.com/events/49661114

Franklin Vineyard Church
308 Jordan Road Franklin, TN 37067
Email: [email protected]

All worship songs and lyrics are broadcast with permission via a valid, unexpired CCLI Streaming license.

09/05/2026

We love your voice!

09/04/2026

As believers, we don't have the right to be offended.

You can watch the full message "The Attribute of Mercy" on Youtube.

08/30/2026

We’re so excited for all that God did through our recent mission trip to the Apache Indian Reservation. Our Missions Task Force leaders Michael & Paula Gray share the incredible work that took place during this trip on behalf of Fire on the Mountain Church.

Missions is a vital part of our DNA and something we are excited to continue to steward as we send more teams around the world to be the hands and feet of Jesus.

For more information on how you can get involved with our mission efforts, email [email protected].

08/23/2026

Matthew 5:4-5 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

We are moving into our next set of blessings, and John Stott, a British pastor, once said that this verse can be almost translated, "Happy are the unhappy." You'll remember from last week where we talked about the upside-down values of the Kingdom, and this is another one of those instances. Who would ever think that weeping and mourning are good things?

But the promise is this: Jesus says that those who mourn will be comforted. Their sorrow may last for the night, but joy will come in the morning! There is a season for everything, and the promise that Jesus offers here (and in His Farewell Discourse in John) is that the Holy Spirit will give comfort to those who need comfort. That is His name after all!

Mourning creates an entry point for the Holy Spirit to do what only He can do, to provide His love and grace in the moments that we need Him.

And it goes along with meekness because it recognizes our great need for the Comforter. Meekness is easier to describe by what it isn't than what it is; it's the opposite of self-righteousness, arrogance, haughtiness, smugness, and defensiveness. And in a world that focuses greatly on what we can accomplish, meekness is recognizing the greatness of God and His strength make perfect in weakness.

The end result is inheritance. As Paul says in Romans 8:18, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." Or as Winston Churchill said, "If you're going through hell, keep going." The other side of pain is glory, and as we walk through the fire, He is with us!

Bible YouVersion Notes: http://bible.com/events/49654808

Franklin Vineyard Church
308 Jordan Road Franklin, TN 37067
Email: [email protected]

All worship songs and lyrics are broadcast with permission via a valid, unexpired CCLI Streaming license.

08/23/2026

We want more of you, God!

08/21/2026

So excited to see this amazing church being planted in the heart of East Nashville! God is good, and He has called two amazing people, Mitchel and Jeny Cherry to pioneer this work!

You should go help them plant this church! Also give them all your money!

So Exciting! We’ll be sending them out during our 8/30 Sunday morning services!

Join us this Sunday for our first Pre-launch service!!

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08/20/2026

You can watch the full message "The First Step to the Kingdom of God" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZNVhnOYYYI

08/20/2026

You weren’t meant to follow Jesus alone.

That’s why this fall at Franklin Vineyard, we have nearly 20 groups - big and small - for you to plug into for connection, prayer, and real life with people from our church community.

Whether it’s a Big Small Group that meets at the church building or a Small Group gathering in a home somewhere around our city, there are plenty of opportunities to grow in your faith, go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, and build meaningful relationships with others.

Families. Men. Women. Young professionals. Bible studies. Creatives. Youth. Worship. Prayer. There’s a group for you.

Find your people. Find your group.

Explore all of our current group options at franklinvineyard.com/groups

08/16/2026

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The way up is down is a great summation of so much of what Jesus taught, and as He begins His teaching on the mount, He starts by highlighting the "poor in spirit."

In one sweeping statement, Jesus invites all who feel helpless, hopeless, full of despair, unworthy, and totally empty to taste and see that He is good. It's an invitation for all of us to experience the love of God in a brand new way!

This first Beatitude isn't addressed to the elites or to the higher ups, but to those that are far from God (and probably even feel far from God!) that they really are blessed. They may not realize it, but these people, us, are the very candidates for carrying the message of the Kingdom because it's all about God! It has nothing to do with our merits or strengths, but it is all about God's grace made perfect in our weakness.

The quickest way to get God's attention isn't by shouting or showing of great strength, but it's when we have nothing to give, nothing to offer. Because then it really is God showing up!

To quote the great hymn: Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found. 'Twas blind but now I see.

The message of this first Beatitude is all about Grace: God's unmerited kindness towards humanity. And this lays the foundation for all of the blessings that come from God. It has nothing to do with what we bring to the table, but it is all about what God has done for us in Christ Jesus.

Bible YouVersion Notes: http://bible.com/events/49651691

Franklin Vineyard Church
308 Jordan Road Franklin, TN 37067
Email: [email protected]

All worship songs and lyrics are broadcast with permission via a valid, unexpired CCLI Streaming license.