vice & virtue
Series Overview
During Lent, we’ll be in a series on the 7 Deadly Sins. These passions within us (such as greed, anger, envy, gluttony, sloth, lust and pride) operate as disordered desires that lead us to act in sinful ways and out of alignment with God’s love for us. Knowing one’s own tendencies can be a tool for growth in spiritual freedom.
With each of these vices we’ll also be looking at their corresponding virtue: these postures that help to order our desires toward Christ.
We’re looking forward to a season of meeting God in our humanity, finding ourselves loved, and growing in the inner freedom to act and live in God’s love for us and for others.
Watch Or Listen
March 9 - Greed vs Generosity
Matt Shetler – 03/09/2025
Listen Greed to Generosity
March 16 - Envy vs Kindness
Listen Envy to Kindness
March 23 - Pride vs Humility
Listen Pride to Humility
March 30 - Anger vs Patience
Listen Anger to Patience
April 6 - Sloth vs Diligence
Listen Sloth to Diligence
April 13 - Gluttony vs Temperance
Listen Gluttony vs Temperance
Holy Week Podcast: Daily Reflections
Walk with Jesus on his journey to the cross.
Each day of Holy Week, hear from different voices in our church family as they bring us readings from Scripture and reflections as we walk toward the cross with Jesus.
Saturday: Triumphal Entry – Wendy Gierhart
Sunday: Jesus Anointed at Bethany – Diane Smith
Monday: The Last Supper – Mike Gierhart
Tuesday: Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet – Josh Allen
Wednesday: The Garden of Gethsemane – Catherine Golladay
Thursday: Jesus arrested and Peter’s Denial – Erin Shetler
Good Friday: The Cross – Liz Kannel
Holy Saturday: The Sabbath, Jesus in the Tomb – Kaylyn Lloyd
Lent Podcast: Vice & Virtue: The Passions
During Lent, we’ll be releasing Guided Reflections and Conversations with people here at Lakewood Vineyard connected to our Lent Series: Vice & Virtue. We’re excited to share stories and engage in practices that help us step more deeply into the freedom of ordered desires.
During Holy Week (April 14-18) we’ll have Scripture Reflections from various leaders in our community guiding us deeper into the experience of Jesus laying down his life for us.
1. Ash Wednesday Reflection
2. Lent Episode 1: The Passions
3. Lent Episode 2: Genesis Examen
4. Lent Episode 3: A Conversation on Lust
Community Groups
Community Groups are a core way that we journey together in life and spiritual growth here at Lakewood Vineyard. Catch up on Sermons and Podcasts on this page, but we’d also love for you to find a group!
You can learn more and register for a group here.
Other Resources on “Vice & Virtue”
check out these resources connected to the series:
Passions of the Soul by Rowan Williams