Are 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 MoreIt's been ten years since Severn Vineyard was planted in Bristol with a purpose to proclaim the good news of Jesus to bring hope to the city. In this celebration, people from across the church share stories of what they have experienced God doing with them and other people. There have been challenging times, but a lot of love, joy, faith and hope have made a difference. Can you hear and feel that in these stories?
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What should we do when we run into difficulty and opposition? In this talk, Mal Calladine looks at Jesus' story which showed this as weeds growing among wheat, and offers three helpful questions: Where in our lives do we identify difficulty and opposition? Where should we wait and observe with "studied neglect" so we don't harm the good in the situation? And what do we need to do to overcome opposition?
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How 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 can we grow as we follow Jesus? In this talk, Dan Green suggests that we need connection with other believers, input from God and an outlet for expressing our faith through love. Severn Vineyard's Community Groups can help with this, and this session launches the groups which will be running in the Autumn 2019 term.
Read MoreWhat can happen when we persist in seeking something good? In this talk, Christian Cunningham looks at why we pray, what we expect to happen, and how God answers prayer. While we don't get to control God by asking for things, we can grow to trust God as we commit to seeking and finding the goodness he wants us to have.
Read MoreWho is my neighbour, and how should I treat them? In this talk, Rebecca Kishtainy shares new insight into this well known story from Jesus by identifying with the vulnerable person rather than the hero. Can we be better neighbours by being more vulnerable and able to point to Jesus mending our brokenness?
Read MoreWhat happens when we push away someone who loves us? In this talk, Sarah Dowdeswell looks at the story of a man who became lost, physically and emotionally, but returned to the family he had wronged. Maybe we can relate to his brother's reaction, but can we believe what his father did? Could we even believe that this story is about us?
Read MoreAre you ready? In this talk, Mal Calladine reminds us of a story from Jesus about something we should be expecting which "changes everything." What does it mean for us be prepared, and what should we be doing now as we expect the world to change?
Read MoreDo we earn good things by doing good things? In this talk, Joanna Moss looks at Jesus' story of two people with very different views of how good and righteous their morals and habits were. But Jesus had a surprising conclusion about how they stood with God and what that meant for their lives.
Read MoreHow is your heart, and what can it produce? In this talk, Christian Cunningham looks at Jesus' story of what can happen when the seed of a word gets into four different kinds of heart soil. Through this story, we can be encouraged to share about Jesus and know what to do if we aren't seeing enough fruitfulness in our own lives.
Read MoreHow do we respond when we see needs around us? In this talk, Dan Green shares a story from Jesus which suggests that our choices might be more significant than we expected. Could a small act of kindness reveal a much greater work of God in us? If so, how should we expect to live as followers of Jesus?
Read MoreWhat kind of influence can we have on the world? In this talk, Mal Calladine looks at one of Jesus' simplest stories about how, in God's kingdom, something small can change something much bigger. Where are we letting God use us for this?
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 MoreOur relationships are a vital part of who we are, but how can we improve them? In this talk, Mal Calladine looks at practical ways for parents to help children grow in responsibility and relationships, and for leaders to move from good to great through a humble attitude.
Read MoreSometimes we want to change what we do, but find it hard. In this talk, Rob Graham looks at encouragement that we can change because God gives us a new identity and works to transform our minds and desires. How can living this way make us more free and loving?
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