What difference would it make for us to meet Jesus after he rose from the dead? In this talk, Til Gerber, teaching pastor at Basel Vineyard in Switzerland, looks at what happened to Jesus' first followers when they did this.
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What is it like to be part of a movement of renewal? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at some of Vineyard Church's history and some amazing highlights of renewal in the church and communities. Severn Vineyard's purpose is to contribute to the spiritual, social and cultural renewal of Bristol, but what does this mean for us in practice? Can we trust God to renew us personally so that our community and city can be renewed through us?
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Why is it so important for us to be part of a church together? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at more of Vineyard's core values and the vision of church as a body. Our common spiritual experience equips us for living well, unites humanity and celebrates our diversity, brings healing to our bodies and minds, and unites us in serving our neighbour. If shared experience like this is essential to our spirituality, how do we put this into practice at Severn Vineyard?
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How has God called and enabled us to be compassionate? In this talk, Rachel Goodchild looks at another of Vineyard's core values and how we express compassion through working with Christians Against Poverty as an example. There are also examples in the Bible of God calling people to correct injustice against the poor. What if God's call is also for us today? If we expect God to help us show compassion and tackle injustice practically, can we make a difference?
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What does it mean to worship God? In this talk, Becky Evans looks at Vineyard's worship values of intimacy, integrity, accessibility, passion and Kingdom expectation. In the story of Mary and Martha's time with Jesus, we find the difference between doing things and simply choosing to be with God. If we can choose to be with God in a more open, trusting and intimate way, could this change the closeness of our relationship with God?
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What can God do with people who share their excitement about faith in Jesus? In this talk in the "Inheritance" series on Vineyard values, Owen Lynch looks at our local church's place in a worldwide movement of multiplication. This has happened because the difference Jesus has made to people's lives has been substantial, exciting and worth sharing. What could happen if we rediscovered the joy and excitement of having Jesus in our lives and chose to invite others, multiplying who we are and what we do?
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Who is Jesus to us, and what difference does that make? In this talk beginning a series on Vineyard Church's values, Mal Calladine looks at how the way we see and choose to follow Jesus changes everything. If we can truly call him "Lord" and let our lives be shaped by him, this will make an unmissable difference in ourselves and in the world. So how can we do this better?
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