https://youtu.be/WmnoShOkMpc?si=AAd9vKpZ6eN8l-Nt…read more Start at about midway~16.30 or so on the bar line and you will quickly figure out exactly what Jesus means and why His words here are so important. "This is not a suggestion it is a clear prohibition from the mouth of the Son of God Himself.... But doesn't the Bible command us to discern? The answer is yes. Discernment is necessary. In 1Corinthians 5:12 Paul affirms there is a responsibility to judge those who are within the community of faith....(16.40) "It requires an honest dialogue with God and it is precisely in this place of real humility that another dimension of the relationship with God begins to be revealed. It is one that religion often confuses distorts or simply ignores. Making God's house a marketplace. Among all the scenes recorded in the gospel there is one that surprises even the most seasoned Christians familiar with Bible stories. It was not the calming of the storm nor the multiplication of the loaves it was a scene of deliberate and purposeful violence~ Jesus Christ the same one who taught to turn the other cheek who healed lepers with tenderness and welcomed children with love made a whip with His own hands and entered the temple turning everything upside down. No gospel softens this moment. The Bible preserved it exactly as it happened. Matthew 21:12-13 records it bluntly ...."and Jesus entered the temple of God and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple and He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons." He said to them "It is written My house shall be called a house of prayer but you make it a den of robbers." It was not an impulsive gesture or a passing emotional reaction. It was the clearest expression that there is something God simply does not tolerate and that the Christian faith must face with complete honesty. What was the issue with those sellers? Superficially they were offering a service~ the pigeons were for sacrifices the money changers exchanged coins so that pilgrims could pay the temple tax it was convenient practical apparently necessary and that is exactly where the spiritual danger lies. When commercial convenience begins to occupy sacred space it does not appear as sacrilege it even seems to be serving God. But Jesus Christ saw it differently and the Bible recorded that He did not just speak He acted. Today the setting has changed but not the essence~ holy water sold in bottles consecrated ointments with a label and a price tickets for prophetic conferences raffles and bizarres within the temples themselves all packaged with spiritual language all justified as support for the ministry. The faith of simple people who enter that place genuinely seeking the presence of God ends up being being treated as a market opportunity -- what should be a house of prayer has slowly been transformed into a showcase for sacred products. It is important to understand that Jesus Christ's indignation was not against the money itself. The Bible never forbade churches from receiving offerings or ministers from being supported by the gospel. The problem was the wrong place with the wrong motivation. The space consecrated for worship have been turned into a commercial point. John 2:16 reports the same episode with the detail that cuts deep. Jesus said that His Father's house had been turned into a "house of trade." The Father's house. Not just any structure~ a space for communion for reverence for a genuine encounter with the eternal. The call that resonates here is for discernment. True faith knows how to distinguish what serves God from what serves profit in the name of God and when this discernment begins to be refined within someone contradictions that went unnoticed some of them even more subtle than a stall of products inside the temple" This is why the Prosperity Gospel is a problem. It is just not about money~they've created an entirely new gospel out of it all! (This isn't simply about making a profit off of God ~it's that it goes almost exclusively to the pastor and those he surrounds himself with. I called them "the Yes Men." If anyone corrects the pastor's behavior they are out. The prosperity gospel is vile. There's no other way to put it.) And that's why we've lost Christianity here in America. Unbelievers do not need that which is greedy and rebellious for they themselves are greedy and rebellious. Galatians 1:8-9 "But even if we or an angel from heaven preaches any other gospel to you than what we have preached, let him be accursed." These verses emphasize staying faithful to original apostolic teachings and rejecting false teachers who distort the gospel. My purpose is not to bring down any one church or any one person; it is to lift them up and lead them to repentance. I had to repent for my involvement. (Repenting is easy. The more you do it the easier it gets!) Amen. https://youtu.be/WmnoShOkMpc?si=7HLTqknfohquPbGY

Raised Catholic, I spent years going through the motions--never really feeling connected, more out…read moreof duty than anything else. Then I visited The Father's House... and everything changed. From the moment I walked in, I felt something real. Even my younger boys loved it and couldn't stop talking about how much they enjoyed being there. The atmosphere is deeply spiritual yet warm and welcoming--like coming home. The space is clean, the people are kind, supportive, and genuinely there to help guide you without judgment. The worship band? Absolutely soul-stirring. And the preacher speaks in a way that reminds me of that one guidance counselor who truly cares--someone who helps you find clarity and direction when you need it most. If you've ever felt disconnected or just been searching for something more, I can't recommend this place enough.

The Harvest Church is amazing ! Pastor Dave is one of the most caring and compassionate pastors…read morethat I have ever met . I'm thankful to god to have found a home church for my family . you feel welcomed as you are there are not there to Jude you . they have an amazing band and you can feel god presence there for sure . thank you Harvest church.

I've been going to Harvest since June 2022 while checking out different churches, and I just have…read moreto say, this place has always been super welcoming and non-judgmental. The Holy Spirit is present here, and it feels like we're all one big family. The pastor is truly amazing; he preaches the truth, loves his church and makes an effort to get to know everyone. Every Sunday morning, you can expect to find his wife cheerfully introducing herself to new people and chatting with everyone. Harvest is just an awesome place!

Many many years ago very shortly after this church was completed I wanted to visit and see what…read morethis church was all about. Two rows ahead of me, and to the left was clearly someone who had sexual identity issues and I thought "Praise the Lord everyone's here everyone is welcome even those that perhaps hadn't quite found their way yet." After the service, I went to the Ladies Room and another woman and her 7-year old girl were there washing their hands and about to leave when a man walked into the bathroom with heavy 5 o'clock shadow, or a beard still present. He was wearing a dress or a skirt outfit and high heels. I'll never forget this experience for the shock stays with you long afterwards. This was a house of God! So I approached the pastor afterwards and relayed the event to him stating that women should feel safe going into the women's room and not accosted with this evil nonsense, and that I had never encountered a man in a women's bathroom before. He stated categorically and explaining to me that all the pastors in Vacaville had gathered together, and that the bathroom was going to stay as it was Welcoming such men into their bathrooms, and in the future, all bathrooms would accommodate such a situations. All could enter. I have never forgotten that day. How could I!? (You should've seen that poor little girls face.) I later found out that the pastor had lied, the pastors in Vacaville had not "gotten together" to discuss this. they had not approved of such nonsense, so I'm still shaking my head. Tolerance, gentleness, kindness and loving the wicked is one thing but Christians need to draw the line in the sand. Deeper! Because now today we have drag show productions going on in our elementary schools as I'm sure you've heard about. Do you see what I mean?

New Life Church is amazing with love of God present in all areas. You are greeted as you enter by…read moreindividuals full of love and smiles. The message is always based on scripture and easily understood. I have been attending for awhile and grown in God through example of others and teachings. Everyone is invited to attend and be part of a group of people who like be God and want to worship together. New Life has an excellent children's program. Teachers love God and showing Gods lie to children. If you are looking for a church family New Life Church is welcoming you to come to a service. New Life gets love right.

Finding Valley Church was like finding home. They are the most welcoming community, and I love the…read moreworship there! The pastors from Valley are very engaging, and my husband and I leave church every Sunday uplifted and ready for the new week. I can't recommend this church enough!

I love everything about Valley, it maybe too modern for some and to each their own, but everything…read morefrom the worship team, the people, to Pastor Jeremy are awesome. Anyone new to church, coming back after years, or looking for a new church would Fit right in. Such a welcoming church

I honestly haven't stepped foot into New Hope Church, I plan to attend tomorrow God willing. But I…read morehave been listening to Pastor Miller's sermons all week through the website and love his messages. I feel safe and comforted and drawn to seek more. Grateful God led me to the recordings. I look forward to visiting tomorrow and getting to know the community there. I'll keep you posted.

I have been going to New Hope Christian Fellowship since 2005. What I have found since the first…read moreday I went carrying right on through today, are friendly people! They will talk to you when you run into them in town or wherever they may see you. I think it was the friendliness of the people that first drew me back. I find people are looking to be wanted and to have a friend. In 2011 a new pastor and wife came and I was not sure how I would feel as I loved our other pastor. But now I know it was God who brought our new pastor to New Hope. He continues to move in our services with more power than ever before. All praise is pointed to God and the word that is brought to the congregation is anointed. There are small groups, and activities for all.

Great church, very inviting and feels like home. The pastor is great and located in a very nice…read morearea.

I love this church. it has a heart for children and families. I have attended since 2007 and my…read morechildren grew up with this church.

I am visiting from out of town and attended the 8:00 a.m. Sunday Mass on July 12, 2026. Sadly, this…read morewas one of the most disappointing church experiences I have ever had. I made every effort to arrive early because I was taught that being late to Mass is disrespectful. I rushed to ensure I was seated before the service began out of respect for the Mass, the parish, and my fellow parishioners. By 8:20 a.m., the church was full, everyone was seated, and the altar servers were standing at the back of the church ready to begin. Yet there was still no priest. Even more disappointing, there was no announcement, no explanation, and no acknowledgment that hundreds of people were simply sitting there waiting. Unexpected emergencies happen, and most people are understanding when they do. What is difficult to understand is the complete lack of communication and the apparent disregard for everyone else's time. If parishioners can plan ahead, fight traffic, and arrive on time out of respect for the Mass, then the priest should be expected to do the same--or at the very least have someone inform the congregation of the delay. When the priest finally arrived, it was the pastor, Guillermo Hernandez. His explanation for being over 20 minutes late was that he had overslept. That was astonishing. Oversleeping may happen to anyone, but when you're responsible for leading an entire congregation, punctuality and accountability should be expected. An apology was appropriate, but "I overslept" is not an acceptable reason to keep an entire church waiting. First impressions matter, especially to visitors. Instead of experiencing a welcoming, organized parish, I left feeling that the congregation's time was not respected. It was an incredibly disappointing way to begin Sunday worship, and unfortunately it is an experience I will remember for all the wrong reasons.

A very unpleasant first time at this church. I was scolded in front of everyone for a simple miss…read moreunderstanding and medical condition. We won't be returning.

Outstanding church. God's word is preached with truth and passion. Highly recommend this church…read more It's truly a blessing

Faithful, Biblical preaching with a loving, passionate delivery by Pastor Jon. I have been…read moreattending FCC for almost eight years now, and cannot say enough about this wonderful church, from regular Sunday worship services and the praise-filled music to the mid-week Bible studies, faith groups and individual mentoring. This church has come alongside me and my family and showed their loving care for us in countless ways. Even after moving away from Solano County, FCC has been such a big part of our lives that we can't imagine attending anywhere else and continue to make the drive each week -- and it is worth it a thousand times over.

Leadership to help you discover the God who loves you and the freedom to enjoy the gifts God has…read morefor you! Come and see!

What a blessing this church is to Vacaville. I've seen it build up many young adults and youth over…read morethe years and it makes me so happy to be a part of this church. All thanks to God of course, but if you're reading this and curious about the church, just come in. I'm willing to bet you won't wanna leave.

Simple, Fun, and Real. It's been almost a year that our…read morefamily has been a part of Thrive Church, and right from the first visit we felt welcomed and loved. We have been able to find community and connection here at Thrive and the whole family is now serving in one way or another. If you're looking for a life giving, Bible believing church that is simple, fun, and real, come check out Thrive Church in Vacaville!