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Some things make a big impression at Christmas. In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at how Jesus' birth was accompanied by an unmissable sign - a new star in the sky. It showed that an ancient promise of a new ruler was going to be fulfilled. Some were hostile to this, while others were disturbed, indifferent or passionately engaged. Which of these are closest to our reactions to Jesus today?
Read MoreHow amazing is Christmas? In this talk, Owen Lynch starts to look at the story of Jesus' birth with a remarkable detail - angels, a sign of heaven on earth. But what are angels? There is more to find out about them from the Bible and from the experiences of people at Severn Vineyard.
Read MoreHow much do you have? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at how our belief about this affects our thoughts, attitudes, actions, habits, identity and, ultimately, our destiny. While we can focus on limitations in our circumstances, Jesus promises all of God's resources to believers. So do we believe this? If we do, how much do we ask God what we can do with his resources, and look to use them to benefit others outside of our families?
Read MoreHow does God enable people to share revelations from him? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at why we need revelation from God for his direction and perspective on life. God promises to connect us with his presence and words, and the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to receive them. Practical tips in this talk can help you recognise when a revelation is from God and not just our own thinking. There are also some words shared with the church towards the end.
Read MoreAre we making the most of everything God has given to us? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at how grace from God and life in Jesus change us, giving us authority which should be changing us and the world around us. But how can we put this into practice?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to say "Yes" to the Holy Spirit? In this talk, Owen Lynch describes how Severn Vineyard was started with this kind of response. God dwells with people personally and collectively, and God is present and active in the world more than we can perceive with our senses. We may be unaware of the heavenly activity around us, but Jesus gives us the ability to join in with it as his Spirit lives in us. How could this change our communities and city?
Read MoreHow much do you feel like a servant, and would you like to be one? In this talk, Owen Lynch shares what Jesus told his followers about what to expect as servants. This might not sound like what we aspire to be, but what if our desire to serve grows as our love for people grows? Could Jesus' love and service for us help us to follow as God fills us increasingly with the ability to love?
Read MoreHow powerful can forgiveness be? When we have been hurt by people, could we end up suffering even more if we don't forgive? In this talk, part of a series on stories Jesus told, Owen Lynch looks at why we need forgiveness so much in our lives, where we can receive it for ourselves and find the strength to forgive others.
Read MoreWhat would you do if you were asked to look after a lifetime's wages in advance? In the first of a series on stories Jesus told (and what they meant), Owen Lynch looks at the choice we have between hiding our talents or taking risks in faith to use and multiply them for something much bigger than ourselves.
Read MoreWe find that there are always challenges in life, both to ourselves and to the kind of world we hope to live in. In this final talk on Paul's letter to the Ephesians, Owen Lynch looks at what God provides to help us meet these challenges and take a stand against evil and opposition.
Read MoreIf we want more power in our lives to change our circumstances, address injustice or mend broken relationships, we are not alone. In this Pentecost talk, Owen Lynch looks at how God empowers people with his Spirit, and what to expect from a life empowered by him.
Read MoreIs it possible that humanity can be united? If so, how? Owen Lynch considers Paul's vision of this, how it has influenced dreamers across centuries and is accessible to us today.
Read MoreWhat difference can faith make in a fractured society? This talk is about the one thing that can unite people together in empowered and secure relationships, and what a united humanity looks like.
Read MoreFor people following Jesus, our lives have been changed by God. This talk is about life before and after God's intervention, and what it means to have a new identity in Christ.
Read MorePeople find hope, inheritance and power in their new identity in Jesus, with a lot to expect for the future. But what should we expect to experience now, and how can this change how we live?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to follow Jesus and have a changed identity? This is an abridged version of a talk given at Vineyard's 2019 National Leadership Conference by Putty Putman, author of "Live Like Jesus".
Read MoreLooking back with thankfulness and forward with anticipation, this talk shows what happened with Severn Vineyard in 2018 and what our aims are for 2019.
Read MoreWhat does Jesus' family tree reveal about God, ourselves, and what we can look forward to this Christmas?
Read MoreHow can followers of Jesus learn from history about why God calls for generosity, and what happens when we practise it today? Includes an invitation to give to a special offering for charities featured in this series.
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