But First, Forgive

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But First, Forgive

Pastor Ben Diaz

Hello Church Family!

At Vida Church, we strive to honor and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leadership. So, on Sunday, Pastor Ben threw out the agenda and let the Holy Spirit take over!

Our collective aspiration is to witness God's promises and covenant come to life within our church family. We long to see more of God's healing power, provision, salvation, restoration of marriages, prodigals returning, and answered prayer. Do you share this desire?

Our Father yearns for these blessings for us, as He says in Mark 11:24, "You can pray for anything and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours." However, this promise comes with a crucial instruction in the next verse—

But, first, forgive. Unforgiveness can be a roadblock to answered prayers.

Pastor Ben led us in a powerful, heart-changing exercise to help us let go of unforgiveness, hurts, and offenses. As we allowed the Holy Spirit to move and speak during the service, revealing unforgiveness towards others and ourselves, we experienced a mighty move of God through our Vida family!

Even if you missed the service, it’s still possible to see the same move of the Spirit in your life! Hear the entire message here

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Temor: El Enemigo Interior

By Benjamin Diaz • May 18, 2025

El pastor Ben nos guió a través de la historia de los israelitas. Mientras viajaban por el desierto, eran como creyentes jóvenes: aprendían quién era su Dios. Él realizó milagros espectaculares para ellos: dividió el Mar Rojo, hizo llover maná, sacó agua de una roca. Pero cuando llegaron al borde de la Tierra Prometida, llegó el momento de que maduraran. Esta vez, Dios no iba a hacerlo todo por ellos; quería hacerlo con ellos.

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By Benjamin Diaz • May 11, 2025

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Pastor Ben shared a powerful message on the value and divine design of women. He reminded us that when God saw man alone—He took woman out of man, creating her equal, but different. Pastor said it best, “Women are equally powerful, divinely different.”

Cómo Es Una Mujer del Reino?

By Benjamin Diaz • May 11, 2025

Para celebrar el Día de las Madres, el pastor Ben compartió un poderoso mensaje sobre el valor y el diseño divino de la mujer. Nos recordó que cuando Dios vio al hombre solo, sacó a la mujer del hombre, creándola igual, pero diferente. El pastor lo expresó con claridad: «Las mujeres son igualmente poderosas, divinamente diferentes».

Cómo Mantenemos el Juicio Fuera de Nuestros Corazones?

By Kara Diaz • May 4, 2025

En este mensaje, la pastora Kara se centró en uno de esos principios: sembrar y cosechar, especialmente en el área del juicio vs. la misericordia. Jesús cargó con todo el peso del juicio de Dios sobre sí mismo. No vino a condenarnos, así que nosotros tampoco debemos juzgar a los demás. Estamos llamados a sembrar misericordia, porque lo que sembramos se nos multiplica.

How do we Keep Judgment out of our Hearts

By Kara Diaz • May 4, 2025

In this message, Pastor Kara focused on one of those principles: sowing and reaping, especially in the area of judgment vs. mercy. Jesus took the full weight of God’s judgment on Himself. He didn’t come to condemn us—so we’re not to judge others either. We’re called to sow mercy, because what we sow is multiplied back to us.

Releasing the Supernatural in Your Life Today!

By Benjamin Diaz • April 27, 2025

All throughout Jesus’ ministry on earth, He gave example after example of the Kingdom of Heaven. Pastor explained, “it’s kind of like a video game—you’ve got to crack the code, figure out the algorithm, and learn the rules of how it works.” The good news is, we don’t have to wait until we get to heaven to experience God’s Kingdom—we’re called to live with the supernatural impact and power of the Kingdom right now, here on earth. Pastor described it as living with “One hand in heaven, one hand reaching out to others, and our eyes always locked on Jesus.”

Liberando lo Sobrenatural En Tu Vida Hoy!

By Benjamin Diaz • April 27, 2025

A lo largo de su ministerio terrenal, Jesús dio un ejemplo tras otro del Reino de los Cielos. El pastor explicó: «Es como un videojuego: tienes que descifrar el código, entender el algoritmo y aprender las reglas de su funcionamiento». La buena noticia es que no tenemos que esperar a llegar al cielo para experimentar el Reino de Dios; estamos llamados a vivir con el impacto y el poder sobrenaturales del Reino ahora mismo, aquí en la tierra. El pastor lo describió como vivir con «Una mano en el cielo, una mano tendiendo a los demás, y la mirada siempre fija en Jesús».

He Isn't Here

By Benjamin Diaz • April 20, 2025

“He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.” — Matthew 28:6 If Jesus hadn’t risen from the dead, we’d be just another religion with a set of beliefs. But we serve a living Savior! Jesus overcame death by the power of God—and that same power now lives in us who believe. He wants to work through us to heal the sick, raise the dead, and be vessels for miracles, signs, and wonders—so that the world will know the depth of God’s love and the power of His forgiveness.

No Te Acuerdas?

By Benjamin Diaz • April 20, 2025

No está aquí! Ha resucitado de entre los muertos, tal como dijo que sucedería. Vengan, vean dónde yacía su cuerpo. Mateo 28:6 Si Jesús no hubiera resucitado de entre los muertos, seríamos solo otra religión con un conjunto de creencias. ¡Pero servimos a un Salvador vivo! Jesús venció a la muerte por el poder de Dios, y ese mismo poder ahora vive en nosotros, los que creemos. Él quiere obrar a través de nosotros para sanar a los enfermos, resucitar a los muertos y ser instrumentos de milagros, señales y prodigios, para que el mundo conozca la profundidad del amor de Dios y el poder de su perdón.