THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The wise and foolish builders Jesus taught us that we can build our life on the foundation of the rock which is Jesus himself or we can build it on the sand which is unstable, unhelpful and unwise choices that we make every day in our lives. Paul said, everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. This talk is about make good choices every day, which is like building brick by brick on solid rock. ** bible references: ** 📖 - Matthew 7:21 📖 - Gal...
Jul 23, 2023•42 min
THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Sharing the good news | Mark Helvadjian As we end our series on ‘The Gospel’, we take a look at the story of the Woman at the Well found in John 4 and unpack the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of sharing the good news to those we meet. • •
Jul 16, 2023•31 min
THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Living the good news | Mark Helvadjian When we think about the good news of Jesus, we often focus on the truth that he has saved us for eternity. However, the good news is that Jesus impacts our every day, today. bible references: 📖 - 1 John 3:2-3 📖 - Phil 2:10 • • WHO IS JESUS? : "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/w.. . GET CONNECTED: We want to he...
Jul 09, 2023•36 min
THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Why do we need the gospel? | Mark Helvadjian Have you heard the Gospel? Do you know why it is such good news? As we start a new Talk Series on the Gospel, we ask the question what is it and why do we need it? Bible References: 📖 - Genesis 3:1-24 📖 - Romans 5:12 📖 - Colossians 1:21 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/w.. . 📲 GET CON...
Jul 02, 2023•30 min
SUNDAY MORNING THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Why is the good news good news? | Mark Helvadjian Have you ever wondered how great the good news of the gospel actually is? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Gospel’ Mark unpacks the good news of Jesus and why Jesus dying on the cross for us is the best news we’ll ever hear. Bible References: 📖 - John 3:16 📖 - John 1:29 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then...
Jul 02, 2023•30 min
SUNDAY TALK |Present Reality, Future Hope | Mark Helvadjian What are you putting your hope in? Something in this life or the life to come? As we read Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, we find an encouragement to walk in the present reality of being a child of God, but having an eye on a future glory that is yet to be revealed. Bible Reference: 📖 - Romans 8:12-25 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, ...
Jun 18, 2023•38 min
SUNDAY TALK | Prayerful Solitude | Edward Carthy 1 Timothy 4v7-10 teach us that growing as a Christian will take effort and choice. Our habits form so much of who we are. Imitating the habits of Christ, help to form us into his likeness. A significant habit of Jesus revealed in Luke’s Gospel is prayerful solitude. Lectio Divina can be a useful tool in our own times of prayerful solitude. Bible References: 📖 - 1 Timothy 4v7-10 📖 - Matthew 6v5-6 📖 - Psalm 1v1-3 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that...
Jun 11, 2023•32 min
SUNDAY TALK | Intimacy and Unity | Sally Davidson Unity in the church is vital. John 17 tells us that when the church is brought to complete unity, then the world will know that He was sent from the Father. The fabric of unity is our individual intimacy with Jesus. Bible References: 📖 - John 17:20 -24 📖 - Deuteronomy 6:4 📖 - Psalm 127:1 • • 🙋 WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.the...
Jun 04, 2023•31 min
REACH'23 TALK SERIES - Everyone Gets to Play - Doing the Stuff | Mark Helvadjian As we end our REACH ’23 series, Mark looks at the Parable of the Talents and the part we get to play in the work of Jesus. 📖 - Matthew 25:14 -30 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/w.. . 📲 GET CONNECTED: We want to help you get connected with all that's happening at church. ...
May 28, 2023•28 min
REACH'23 TALK SERIES | Everyone gets to play – The Truth of Giving | Mark Helvadjian As we continue to look at REACH ’23 and the plans God has given us for this year, Mark asks the question ‘How do we get to play’? Looking at the power of money and the truth of giving, we see how REACH presents an opportunity for all of us to leave a lasting legacy and grow in our walk with the Lord. Bible References: 📖 - Matthew 6:19 -21 📖 - Matthew 6:24 📖 - Joshua 4.21-22 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that t...
May 21, 2023•34 min
REACH'23 TALK SERIES | Everyone Gets to Play - The Lies of Money | Mark Helvadjian As we continue to look at REACH ’23 and the plans God has given us for this year, Mark asks the question ‘How do we get to play’? Looking at the power of money and the truth of giving, we see how REACH presents an opportunity for all of us to leave a lasting legacy and grow in our walk with the Lord. Bible References: 📖 - Matthew 6:19-21 📖 - Matthew 6:24 📖 - Joshua 4.21-22 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they...
May 14, 2023•29 min
As we look at our REACH ’23 plans, we look at the new places we will be creating this year. Bible References: 📖 - Matthew 28:19 -20 📖 - John 14:6 • • 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/w.. . 📲 GET CONNECTED: We want to help you get connected with all that's happening at church. Visit Website: https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
May 07, 2023•4 min
As we look at our REACH ’23 plans, we look at the new spaces we will be creating this year. Bible References: 📖 - Matthew 28:19-20 📖 - John 14:6 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/whoisjesus 📲 GET CONNECTED: We want to help you get connected with all that's happening at church. Visit Website: https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.inst...
Apr 30, 2023•21 min
In 2022 Mark Helvadjian, our Senior Pastor, launched our REACH vision. REACH is a 10 year plan to create new spaces and places for people to encounter Jesus. Just over a year in we have launched a brand-new Youth Auditorium, Kids space, SEN ministry and launched a new site in Hatfield. Today Mark talks about why God is calling us to extend our reach to reach the lost.
Apr 23, 2023•28 min
The world might tell you or try to define what power is. But as the Bible tells us, we are not of this world. How the Kingdom of God operates is completely different to how the world operates. As we delve into the story of The Centurions Faith, we see that he showed a different form of power, he recognizes Jesus’ authority and he acts in humility and has great faith! Bible references: 📖 - Luke 7: 1-11
Apr 19, 2023•17 min
At Easter time we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Whilst this reality has universal consequences for all, it is also a personal invitation to each one of us. As we look at the story of Mary and Jesus and the empty to tomb, what we are being invited to. Bible References 📖 - John 20:1-18 📖 - John 3:16
Apr 09, 2023•22 min
What does it mean to live a life of Holiness and what are the tensions we face in doing so? As we conclude our series based on A.W Tozer’s ‘Pursuit of God’ we look at the call to live a life of Holiness and the challenge of the so called Secular/Sacred divide. Are you ready to surrender all and live an undivided life? • • Bible references: 📖 - 1 Cor 10:31 📖 - Matthew 22:37 📖 - Romans 12:1 For Connect Groups using your talk, what 3 questions would you want them to discuss?” 1. Read 1 Corinthia...
Apr 02, 2023•28 min
When we talk about the burdens we carry, we often think about those external circumstances which weigh us down such as financial worries or concerns over loved ones. But when Jesus offers to take these and ‘give us rest’ he isn’t just talking about external types, he is also inviting us to lay down those internal burdens we carry. Looking at Chapter 9 of ‘Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at Matthew 11 and unpack what these internal burdens are and how we can give them to Jesus. • • Bible re...
Mar 26, 2023•31 min
When you think of faith, what do you think of? We often think of what faith enables; whether healing, moving in the promises of God or victory over something. But do we ever stop to think about the essence and source of our faith? As we continue in our ‘Pursuit’ series, looking at the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we arrive at Chapter 7 where Tozer unpacks his statement ‘'Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God.' Bible references: 📖 - Numbers 21:4-9 📖 - John 3:14 -15 📖 - Psalm...
Mar 19, 2023•25 min
God is always speaking!! The rhema is the instant spoken word and is how Jesus is revealed to us. The true church is built on the revelation of Jesus. As we walk with Him, we find and release our true voice and WE become the voice of God in the earth.
Mar 12, 2023•29 min
Did you know that God is present everywhere? And yet there is a difference between the Universal Presence of God and the Manifest Presence of God. As we continue in our Pursuit Series, based on the book ‘The Pursuit of God’ by A.W Tozer, we look at what it means to experience the manifest presence of God in our lives.
Mar 05, 2023•29 min
What does it mean to encounter God? Is it even possible to do so? As we continue looking at 'The Pursuit of God' by A W Tozer we come to chapter 4 and 'Apprehending God'
Feb 26, 2023•30 min
As we continue looking at AW Tozer’s book, ‘The Pursuit of God’ we unpack chapter 3 together and see that whilst God has removed the veil from the temple, allowing us access to His very presence, we often don’t do so because of the veil over our hearts.
Feb 19, 2023•22 min
Whilst we know we are called to Pursue God in all circumstances, how can we when life sucks and we don’t feel like we can. Looking at the place of Lament, Mark unpacks Psalm 13 and looks at a biblical response to pain and sorrow.
Feb 13, 2023•32 min
In our pursuit of God, He leads us to moments of surrender to everything else. The question is, are we willing? As we continue our talk series, Pursuit, based on AW Tozer’s book ‘ The Pursuit of God’, we look at chapter 2 ‘The Blessedness of Possessing nothing’ and the challenge which it brings. Bible References: 📖 Psalm 63:8 📖 Matthew 5:3 📖 Matthew 16:24 - 25 \\ FOR CONNECT GROUPS // Since the first talk of the series and the invitation to Pursue God, have you thought and/or felt about God a...
Jan 22, 2023•34 min
Whether you’re heading into 2023 full of expectation or apprehension, we will find comfort and courage in knowing God is with us and for us. But how can we know that for certainty. And how does it change how we see the year ahead? Bible references: 📖 - John 14.8-10 📖 - Colossians 2.17 📖 - 1 Peter 2.9 • •
Jan 07, 2023•35 min
The story of Jesus birth illustrates God’s desire to address sin and shame and we see through the shepherds experiencing his glory an example of how to know true peace which comes from keeping company with Christ. Bible references: 📖 - Luke 2:1-20 📖 - Hebrews 12:2 📖 - Mat 11:28 (MSG) • •
Dec 18, 2022•28 min
Imagine a present at Christmas which doesn't need wrapping, doesn't require batteries and has no need of a return label! Sounds too good to be true? As we continue our Christmas talk Series "The Light of Christmas", we look at the promises of God, that he would not only save us, but come to be with us.
Dec 11, 2022•19 min
Whether you prefer coloured lights or white, flashing or always on, we all love lights at Christmas. But what, or more importantly who, does the light represent and why. Bible references: 📖 - Isaiah 9:2-7 📖 - Matthew 5:14-16
Dec 04, 2022•20 min
Are you hearing the whisper of mercy saying to you ‘return’? What does this mean and who are we returning to? In this mini two-week series, we look at the parable of the prodigal son and see how the Mercy of God is always calling us home to be with the Father. Bible references ; 📖 - Luke 15:1-3 and 11-32 📖 - I John 3, verse 1 📖 - Matthew 3, verse 17 • • For Connect Groups using your talk, what 3 questions would you want them to discuss?” Discuss what spoke to you about this week’s sermon. Spe...
Nov 27, 2022•28 min
