Did you know that God takes pleasure in certain things? As we continue in our Hope series, Mark looks at Psalm 147 and the truth that God takes pleasure in us putting our Hope in ‘His steadfast love’. Unpacking the Psalm together we look at why we can put our hope in His love and what our response to His love should be as believers in Christ.
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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Mercy’? Maybe visions of wrestlers in the ring crying out for mercy as their opponent has them locked in a hold which they know they can’t get out of. Or maybe it’s closer to home – maybe in your own life you carry shame and guilt for something you’ve done, and you know you need the Mercy of God. Looking at the story of Jonah, we see that the Mercy of God is something we can always put our hope in. • •
I will make the Valley of Achor a Doorway of Hope. Achor means trouble which speaks of our sin nature. God is shaking the earth to shake us out of trouble and into destiny. We enter in through the doorway of Hope which is Jesus! There are keys that open up the doorway of Hope: Repentance / Humility / Agreement / Courage / Rejoicing • • Bible references 📖 - Hosea 2:15 📖 - Hebrews 12:25 -29 📖 - Haggai 2:6-9...
At church today we embark on a journey to uncover the rich, multifaceted nature of peace as presented in the Scriptures, and we’re going to do that by: * examining its various manifestations in the Old and New Testament * exploring three of its dimensions, namely relational, societal and personal * and confronting the challenge of a lived experiential peace in our daily lives Bible References: 📖 - Gen 15v13-15 NIV 📖 - Isaiah 9v5-6 NIV 📖 - Luke 2v8-14 NIV 📖 - Ephesians 4v1-6 NIV 📖 - Rev 21v1...
In a world of increasing danger, we have a number of things we look to protect us, whether a seatbelt in the car or a burglar alarm in our house, we all desire to be safe. But did you know that God himself promises to be your protection in all things? As we look at Psalm 91, Mark asks the question, how do we walk in the Hope of His protection in our every day lives. Bible References: 📖 - Romans 12 v12 📖 - Psalm 91
God gives us incredible promises of provision in the bible. We also live our lives here on earth and sometimes it's hard to understand how what we read and know about God's provision makes sense for the reality we have to walk out. How do we as followers of Jesus walk in confident expectation of God’s provision? As we explore what God’s provision is and Abraham's example, we start to see how God makes himself known as Jehovah Jireh in our lives today.
Are you looking to walk in hope rather than hopelessness? As we continue in our HOPE series looking at the Hope of God in our lives, Mark looks at three practical ways in which we can cultivate a lifestyle of walking in the hope of God. 📖 - Romans 12:12 📖 - Proverbs 13:12 📖 - Romans 8:24 -25 • •
Are you looking for a change in your life? Fed up with the same battles and the feeling of hopelessness? Whilst Jesus doesn’t promise us a life without trials, He does promise us a kind of hope that is sure and certain and will literally change everything! bible references: 📖 - Habakkuk. 3: 17 📖 - Proverbs 10:28 📖 - John 14:27 📖 - 2 Corinthians 3:12 • •
Are you feeling full of hope or feeling hopeless as we start 2024? As we start a new year, Mark kicks off a new Talk Series entitled HOPE. Looking at God’s Word, we see the Why and the What of Hope and how it can change the very course of our lives. bible references: 📖 - Romans 12:12 📖 - Proverbs 13:12 📖 - Romans 8:24 -25 • • #vineyardchurch #versostalbans #sunday #god #vineyarduk #versochurch #hope
bible references: 📖 - Luke 1, verses 28-38
As we come to the end of our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at the final 3 hallmarks and see that sometimes, The Call requires us to leave all ... bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11
When Jesus calls us, he is calling us to encounter Him. And what is our response when we do? This week we look at Hallmark number 7 and the place of worship. bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1 - 11
As individuals and the body of Christ, we are called and commissioned - called to relationship with Jesus and invited to partner in His work on the earth. But how do we walk this out well, ensuring that we keep God as our first love, while giving our yes in faith and obedience to everything He commissions us to do on the earth? As we dig into a story in Joshua, we discover God shows us how, through the beauty of consecration. bible references: 📖 - Joshua 3 📖 - Matthew 28, 17-20...
In the movie ‘About a Boy’ Hugh Grant’s character Will proudly proclaims ‘I’m an Island, I’m Ibiza’ when discussing his relationships. And for many of us, we feel that way. That we’re better off going alone. But is this what God has intended for us? As we continue our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at Hallmark number 6 of the call, and God’s design for us to journey together with others. #vineyardchurch #vineyardstalbans #sunday #god #vineyarduk
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 5 There was a time where blessed was trending across the globe on social media, with people posting photos of their new cars, job offer letters and even a late! But is that it – is that al thete is to the blessing of God? As we continue in out talk series ‘The Call’ we look at Hallmark number 5, and the Blessing in the Call. bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 - Galatians 3, 13-14 ESV #religion #bible #vineyardchurch #greatc...
An Every Generation Service is an opportunity for the church family to gather together to celebrate our variety of ages and stages of life. We have our babies and our retired members all together in one room. It is full of interactive moments and manages to hold together both deep reverence and super silliness.
When you hear the word ‘Obedience’ what does it conjure up for you? Maybe it brings back memories of school or moments where you were compelled to follow orders. But what does Jesus mean by it? As we continue to look at the Call to fulfil the Great Commission, we get to Hallmark number 4, and the requirement to be obedient to His Word. • • bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 - John 14:15
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 4. At Work
Have you ever wondered why God’s ways seem so contrary to our own? Have you ever said to yourself, ‘God, that just doesn’t make sense!’. As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at Hallmark number 3 of the call of God and look at why and how his ways are different then our own. bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 - Isaiah 55:8-9
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 2 As we continue to look at the story of Jesus calling the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11 we hear the request of Jesus to Simon ‘Go out into the deep and let down your net’. Fast forward 2,000 years and the same request of Jesus is given to each one of us, but what does that mean and why are we called to go deeper with Jesus? bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 - Romans 11:33...
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 1 Did you know that each one of us are called to extend God’s Kingdom here on earth? That you are called to make Jesus known to those around you? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Call’ and the story of Jesus calling his first disciples, Mark looks at 10 Hallmarks of the call of God upon our lives. bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 - 2 Cor 12:9 • • WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it ab...
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to walk in Holiness – Part 2: The Fear of the Lord | Mark Helvadjian Do you know what it means to Fear God? In our modern world we try to eradicate all fear from every part of our lives, but do we realise that there are some types of fear which has been designed to keep us safe? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at the second part of what it means to walk in holiness and the call for a healthy and holy Fear of the Lord. bible references: 📖 - Lu...
THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to walk in Holiness – Part 1 | Mark Helvadjian Did you know that we are called to be Holy as God is Holy? But what does that even mean and how can we be Holy like God? As we continue in our Talk Series, ‘The Call’ we look at the Call to walk in Holiness and what it means for our lives today. bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 📖 -Isaiah 6:3 📖 -1 Peter 1:14 -16 • •...
SUNDAY MORNING THE CALL TALK SERIES | Called to the deep | Mark Helvadjian As we start a new series for a new term, Mark poses the question are you ready for the deep? bible references: 📖 - Luke 5:1-11 • • 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. Website: https://www.theviney...
THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The Parable of the Sower: God's abundance - available to us! - Wendy Howson Wendy is continuing in our Parables series and will be looking at the Parable of the Sower. 📖 - Matthew 4: 1-23
SUNDAY MORNING THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | Be the light | Heather Ryan Heather is continuing in our Parables series and will be looking at the Parable of the lamp. ** bible references: ** 📖 - Matthew 5 14-16 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. Website: https://ww...
THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | Parable of the lost coin | Mark Helvadjian As we continue in our Summer Series ‘The Parables’ Mark takes us through one of the 3 ‘Lost Parables’ and unpacks our own role in finding the lost coins around us. ** bible references: ** 📖 - Luke 10:8-10
THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The Good Samaritan | Chris Birch-Evans Parables aren’t stories to make hard ideas easy, they are onions that need pealing with perseverance. The Good Samaritan could be about – ethics, race, religion, nationality or even land right. If it is an allegory of Jesus it highlights typical 4 areas in which we try and justify ourselves rather than allowing him to justify us. ** bible references: ** 📖 -John 10:10 📖 -Matthew 21:44 📖 -Mat 11:28-30 ** For Connect Grou...
