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Can God speak into your life? In this talk, Mal Calladine looks at how dreams have been part of God's intervention which saved lives, around the time of Jesus' birth and in history before then. You might recognise some of the stories, like Joseph who had his amazing technicolour dreamcoat... Can we learn to recognise God's intervention in our dreams too?
Read MoreSome 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 MoreWhat does it take to be great? In this talk, Zeke Rink from Vineyard's youth festival DTI (Dreaming The Impossible) looks at what Jesus told people who wanted to know about greatness in God's kingdom. It involves changing our minds and attitudes, becoming like little children and welcoming children in his name. This was a surprise for people trying to deal with their crises of identity and purpose in a self-centred way. What would happen if, instead of seeking power, we embraced change with humility and committed to invest in young people?
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 MoreWhat does it mean to be in God's presence? In this talk, Vicki Punch looks at what happened when Elijah encountered the manifest presence of God, and compares this with her own life story and experience. There is something noticeable, amazing and life-changing which can happen in God's presence. Could God be calling you into his presence and asking, "What do you want me to do for you?"
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 MoreCan we hear directly from God today? In this talk and practice session, Mal Calladine discusses the Bible's encouragement to Christians to seek to do this and pass on what they hear to others. This is for strengthening, encouraging and comforting them. People who do this check what they think God is saying against what they know about God from the Bible, and they find that this often brings the words of the Bible to life for people in their different situations today.
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 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?
Read MoreWhat 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?
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 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.
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