Vineyard Church Cardiff: Recent Episodes
Vineyard Church Cardiff
Sunday 9th June, 2024 - West & North Sites
Speaker - James Rankine
James continues our series taking a close look at the book of Ephesians, focusing on verses 22 to 32 of chapter 4, which provides us with a blueprint for Christian behaviour. In particular, James highlights verse 27 -- "Do not give the devil a foothold" -- because, James warns us, he can make a foothold into a stronghold.
Ephesians 4:22-32
22) You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23) to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24) and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
25) Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body. 26) “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27) and do not give the devil a foothold. 28) Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
29) Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Recorded at North Site - 09Jun2024
Sunday 2nd June, 2024 - West & North & Sites
Sunday 9th June, 2024 - Central AM & PMSpeaker - Matt MeadsMatt takes a look at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus with expensive perfume during the days leading up to His arrest and execution. He points out that the woman withheld nothing, and gave every last drop of the expensive perfume in an act of love for her King. Matt encourages us to demonstrate our love for Jesus with similar abandonment - to hold nothing back, pouring out everything we have as a love offering to the King of kings.
Mark 14v1-11
1) Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2) ‘But not during the festival,’ they said, ‘or the people may riot.’
3) While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.
4) Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, ‘Why this waste of perfume? 5) It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages and the money given to the poor.’ And they rebuked her harshly.
6) ‘Leave her alone,’ said Jesus. ‘Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 7) The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. 8) She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. 9) Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.’
10) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. 11) They were delighted to hear this and promised to give him money. So he watched for an opportunity to hand him over.-------Recorded at West Site - 02Jun2024
Sunday 26th May, 2024 - North SiteSpeaker - Dave Pike
Dave takes us through chapter 4 of Ephesians, in which Paul impresses on us the importance of unity in the Body of Christ. Dave then relates Paul's teaching about the five-fold ministry gifts that the Lord has granted to the Church - Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor and Teacher.
Ephesians 4v1-7
1) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4) There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6) one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7) But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
Ephesians 4v11-16
11) So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12) to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13) until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14) Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15) Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16) From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.-------Recorded at North Site - 26May2024
Sunday 19th May, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 28th April, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - Dan King
Dan invites us into a life being seen and known by the "God who sees us". He encourages us that we are created to live in close relationship with God and those around us and to resist the temptation to hide away.
Luke 12v1-3
1) In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2) Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 3) Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Genesis 16v7-14
7) The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert; it was the spring that is beside the road to Shur. 8) And he said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I’m running away from my mistress Sarai,” she answered. 9) Then the angel of the Lord told her, “Go back to your mistress and submit to her.”
10) The angel added, “I will increase your descendants so much that they will be too numerous to count.” 11) The angel of the Lord also said to her: “You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael (which means God hears), for the Lord has heard of your misery. 12) He will be a wild donkey of a man; his hand will be against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”
13) She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” 14) That is why the well was called Beer Lahai Roi (which means well of the Living One who sees me).
John 4v13-26
13) Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14) but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’
15) The woman said to him, ‘Sir, give me this water so that I won’t get thirsty and have to keep coming here to draw water.’
16) He told her, ‘Go, call your husband and come back.’
17) ‘I have no husband,’ she replied.
Jesus said to her, ‘You are right when you say you have no husband. 18) The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have just said is quite true.’
19) ‘Sir,’ the woman said, ‘I can see that you are a prophet. 20) Our ancestors worshipped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.’
21) ‘Woman,’ Jesus replied, ‘believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22) You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23) Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. 24) God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.’
25) The woman said, ‘I know that Messiah’ (called Christ) ‘is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.’
26) Then Jesus declared, ‘I, the one speaking to you – I am he.’-------Recorded at North Site - 19May2024
Sunday 12th May, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 19th May, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - Alice MeadsAlice concludes our series called Live Like Jesus: Discipleship and Our Sexual Formation, with Part 6, presenting a biblical vision for singleness.---------------------EMAIL: pastoral-care@cardiffvineyard.orgAll emails to this address will be treated confidentially. You are welcome to simply email and ask for someone to get in touch with you - there is no pressure to share more information than you feel comfortable---------------------Matthew 19:10-12
10) Jesus’ disciples then said to him, “If this is the case, it is better not to marry!”
11) “Not everyone can accept this statement,” Jesus said. “Only those whom God helps. 12) Some are born as eunuchs, some have been made eunuchs by others, and some choose not to marry for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven. Let anyone accept this who can.”
-------Recorded at North Site - 12May2024
Sunday 5th May, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 12th May, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - James RankineJames continues with Part 5 of our series called Live Like Jesus: Discipleship and Our Sexual Formation, concentrating on God's design for marriage.---------------------EMAIL: pastoral-care@cardiffvineyard.orgAll emails to this address will be treated confidentially. You are welcome to simply email and ask for someone to get in touch with you - there is no pressure to share more information than you feel comfortable---------------------
Ephesians 5:21-31
Instructions for Christian Households
21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Saviour. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, 27 and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.
28 In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church— 30 for we are members of His body. 31 “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” 32 This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. 33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
“Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.” -------Recorded at West Site - 05May2024
Sunday 21st April, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 28th April, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - James RankineJames continues with Part 3 of our series called Live Like Jesus: Discipleship and Our Sexual Formation, concentrating on God's design for our sexual formation.---------------------EMAIL: pastoral-care@cardiffvineyard.orgAll emails to this address will be treated confidentially. You are welcome to simply email and ask for someone to get in touch with you - there is no pressure to share more information than you feel comfortable---------------------
1 Corinthians 6:12-18
Sexual Immorality
12) “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13) You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body. 14) By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also. 15) Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 16) Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.” 17) But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.
18) Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.
-------Recorded at West Site - 21Apr2024
Sunday 14th April, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 21st April, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - Alice Meads
In the second message of our "Discipleship and Our Sexual Formation" series, Alice unpicks what it looks like to Live Like Jesus in a culture which presents sexual behaviour in a way which is at odds with what the Bible has to say.
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1 Peter 2:9-12
9) But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
10) “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people.Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.”
11) Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. 12) Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbours. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your honourable behaviour, and they will give honour to God when he judges the world.
-------Recorded at North Site - 14Apr2024
Sunday 7th April, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 14th April, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - James RankineJames opens a new six-part series called Live Like Jesus: Discipleship and Our Sexual Formation. This series will cover a lot of ground, including marriage, singleness, how our current culture views sex, sexuality and relationships, and what the Bible has to say about all of this, and how we are to navigate this as followers of Jesus.
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All emails to this address will be treated confidentially. You are welcome to simply email and ask for someone to get in touch with you - there is no pressure to share more information than you feel comfortable
---------------------1 Corinthians 6:1919) Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20) you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies.Galatians 5:16-1716) So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17) For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.Ephesians 5:8-108) For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9) (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10) and find out what pleases the Lord. -------Recorded at North Site - 07Apr2024
Sunday 24th March, 2024 - Central Site AM & North SiteSpeaker - Paul Cruchley
Paul takes us through the events of the first Palm Sunday, and explains some of the historical and cultural aspects of the events surrounding the Lord's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He reminds us that Jesus, the Victorious King, is also the Good Shepherd Who laid down His life for us.
Luke 19:28-41
28) After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29) As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30) ‘Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31) If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” say, “The Lord needs it.”’ 32) Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33) As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ 34) They replied, ‘The Lord needs it.’ 35) They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it.
36) As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37) When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38) ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’
39) Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples!’ 40) ‘I tell you,’ he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.’
41) As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42) and said, ‘If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43) The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44) They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognise the time of God’s coming to you.’
John 10:11-18
11) ‘I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12) The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. 13) The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep.
14) I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – 15) just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16) I have other sheep that are not of this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17) The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life – only to take it up again. 18) No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.’-------Recorded at North Site - 24Mar2024
Sunday 24th March, 2024 - West SiteSpeaker - Gemma Jones
Gemma takes us through the events of the first Palm Sunday,
Luke 19:28-41
28) After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29) As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30) ‘Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31) If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” say, “The Lord needs it.”’ 32) Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them. 33) As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying the colt?’ 34) They replied, ‘The Lord needs it.’ 35) They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it.
36) As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. 37) When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38) ‘Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!’
39) Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, rebuke your disciples!’ 40) ‘I tell you,’ he replied, ‘if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.’
41) As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42) and said, ‘If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace – but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43) The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44) They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognise the time of God’s coming to you.’
-------Recorded at West Site - 24Mar2024
Sunday 17th March - Central SiteSpeaker - Matthew MeadsMatthew reviews the life of the Central site through 2023, and outlines the vision for the site for 2024.N.B. Due to technical difficulties we did not record the Central PM talk. While this talk was aimed slightly more specifically at Central AM Service, the vast majority is applicable to the Central PM Service. -------Recorded at Central Site - 17Mar2024
Sunday 10th March, 2024 - Central Site AMSunday 17th March, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 24th March, 2024 - Central Site PMSpeaker - James RankineJames presents the vision for Cardiff Vineyard for the coming year. From the earliest birthing of Cardiff Vineyard, the overarching vision of the church can be expressed in two aims - Restoring the city; renewing the nation. James says that this is really about bringing the Lord's rule and reign - which is why we pray the Lord's Prayer, asking "Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."James says that, for this next season, we should take for ourselves the message of Isaiah 54:2, which says that: o we should enlarge the place of our tent o stretch our tent curtains wide o Don't hold back o Lengthen our cords o Strengthen our stakesIn the context of the vision of the church for the coming season, this means making room for growth, ensuring that the growth is sustainable, and building in strength so that the growth endures.James explains that, while there are many things that could speak into this picture, he chooses to speak about Small Groups as the vehicle for this growth and sustainability. He encourages us to join a Small Group, and support it by regular participation. He says that the state of Small Groups is an indication of the health of the church itself. It is where people are connecting and doing life together, and exemplifying the phrase we use of Small Groups - Committed to Community.James' challenge for us is from the words of Carol Wimber, who called on us to "Get in your place for all that the Lord is going to do."Isaiah 54:2‘Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back;lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.-------Recorded at West Site - 17Mar2024
Sunday 10th March, 2024 - North Site Speakers - Chris and Steph Leadbetter(Note: We're really sorry, but there are some issues with audio volume at some points through the message.)Chris and Steph review life at Vineyard Cardiff North site over 2023, through the lens of our core values: - A Grace-Filled Community - Kingdom Carriers - Shameless Worshippers - Courageously Compassionate - Outrageously Generous.After some inspiring stories of the Lord moving amongst us, we spent some time in quiet prayer and reflection.As a taster for next weeks message, when James will present the Cardiff Vineyard vision fro the year ahead, Chris and Steph outline three areas which they feel that the Lord is bringing to our attention as we move on into 2024:1. Prayer - Personal - Corporate - Intercession2. Multiplication As we grow as a church gathering, we are looking to increase: - the number of small groups; - participation in the teams that make North happen and run smoothly; - participation in the projects and teams based at our Central site which are an expression of our compassion for our communities;3. Releasing of Gifting and Calling - "There's a move of the God coming, and we need to be ready!" We each have a unique place in the Lord's jigsaw puzzle - we want to find that place, and equip each other discover their gifting and calling so that we can all occupy our perfect position in God's family.Steph concluded the message by reading the scripture that has been spoken over us as a site since the beginning is Isaiah 43:18-19:18 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.19 See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.-------Recorded at North Site - 10Mar2024
Sunday 10th March, 2024 - West Site Speaker - Mark CrosbyMark reviews the life of the West site through 2023, and outlines the vision for the site for 2024.-------Recorded at West Site - 10Mar2024
Sunday 3rd March, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 10th March, 2024 - Central Site AM&PM Speaker - Rachel KempRachel concludes this series of studies with a close look at chapter 3 of Ephesians. She reminds us that Ephesians is a book of two halves - chapters 1 to 3 are Paul telling us the Gospel – the good news of Jesus, while chapters 4 to 6, is all about how we should live in response to the Gospel, in light of our identity in God.The church is not a side project of God’s, while He is busy with the real business of running the universe. We are not God’s creative outlet at the end of a busy day. We are on the front line. We are in the secret planning meetings in the war against the enemy. It is us, his church, that shows the enemy that he has lost – because, as Paul repeats over and over again in this letter to the Ephesians, every person on Earth can now be in the family of God, by grace, through Christ Jesus. And our church reflects that. It is why Paul thinks it’s so important that the church is unified.Paul then prays for the Ephesian Christians, that they may be strengthened through the Holy Spirit so that Christ can dwell in their hearts, and so that they may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Rachel explains that the Holy Spirit in us makes us supernaturally strong. So, Rachel reminds us, before we get too bogged down in doing loads of stuff for God, in trying really hard to be good enough, it is so important that we understand who God is, what he has done for us, and who we are - what our identity and purpose is as a result.Chapter 3 v 1 - 131) For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles 2) Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3) that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. 4) In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5) which was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 6) This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.7) I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8) Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9) and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. 10) His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, 11) according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12) In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 13) I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.14) For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15) from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16) I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17) so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18) may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19) and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.20) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21) to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.-------Recorded at North Site - 03Mar2024
Sunday 25th February, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 3rd March, 2024 - Central Site AM&PM Speaker - Alice MeadsAlice continues our series on the letter Paul sent to the Church at Ephesus, focusing on Ephesians 2:11-22. She explains that the Ephesian church was made up of a kaleidoscope of people from every part of the Roman Empire. It would have been home to both Jews - those belonging to the nation chosen by God to demonstrate His love - and Gentiles - those the Jews called 'uncircumcised'.
Paul explains that both these people groups were in need of repair and restitution, and Jesus' death on the cross brought about this miraculous work. He goes on to explain that God's purpose was to bring into being a new humanity, one body made up of people from all nations who have become reconciled by His sacrifice.
Alice focuses our attention on this, God's purpose, and asks us to consider what barriers we may put up which may stop people from being part of our fellowship, barriers which may stop people from coming to faith. As she says, we want to be a church where everyone feels welcome, and can use the gifts that God has given them, playing their part in the body of Christ.
Reading the last few verses of this chapter, Alice asks us to notice that we are being built together. Not to build walls that separate, but to be built together into a Holy Temple, a dwelling place for the Spirit. To become a place of encounter, where people can come and experience the presence of God for themselves. We are to embrace people; we are not to put up barriers to stop people from coming. Alice reminded us of the visit last year of Steve Nicholson, a Vineyard pastor from the States, who gave us a prophetic message that our church was to be know as the "freedom getting place" - the place where people come to encounter the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus. We do this, Paul says, by being built together into a Kingdom community of peace; a place of embrace, in order to become a place of encounter.
Ephesians 2:11-22
11) Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12) remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13) But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
14) For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15) by setting aside in His flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in Himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16) and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. 17) He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18) For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
19) Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of His household, 20) built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. 21) In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22) And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.
-------Recorded at the North Site - 25Feb2024
Sunday 18th February, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 25th February, 2024 - Central Site AM&PMSpeaker - James RankineJames continues our series looking at the book of Ephesians, moving on into chapter 2, and concentrating on verses 1 to 10. Here we read that we are-- spiritually speaking--dead, completely helpless, and in desperate need of rescue. James sets out his goal to communicate that we are saved from something, but also that we are saved to something--to uncover the forward-looking purpose for our salvation. James quotes John Stott's commentary on Ephesians, who says "Paul first plumbs the depths of pessimism about man, and then rises to the heights of optimism about God." Paul tells us that becoming a Christian is so much more than praying a prayer, or even being forgiven of your sins, or being made alive--it's more than that! It's that when God makes you alive in this mysterious way, He joins your spirit to Jesus Christ's Spirit. If you're a Christian, you are joined to Jesus so that all that is true of Jesus is true of you.Verse 10 says that we are God's workmanship--the original Greek uses the word poiēma, from which we get the word poem. How beautiful, James says, that you are God's poem. Put another way - you are God's artwork; His masterpiece.We have been restored from the ugly, defaced, corrupted artwork that we were before salvation, into the glorious masterpiece that God had always intended us to be. Not just to be His workmanship, but to fulfil a deeper purpose. As James reminds us--we are not saved simply to sit in grace, but we must recognise that God rescued us so that we should do the good works prepared in advance for us by Him.
Ephesians 2:1-101) As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2) in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3) All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4) But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5) made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6) And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7) in order that in the coming ages He might show the incomparable riches of His grace, expressed in His kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9) not by works, so that no one can boast. 10) For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.-------Recorded at North Site - 18Feb2024
Sunday 11th February, 2024 - West SiteSpeaker - Mark CrosbyMark takes us through the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30. Before leaving to go on a journey, the master in the story entrusts a portion of his wealth to each of his servants - the size in accordance with each of their abilities.Mark explains that the skills and abilities that the Lord has granted us are not gifts, but are given to us in trust, They are for us to nurture and develop for Him, to serve Him, His Church and those He wants to bless in our communities, In order to avoid the mistake that the third servant made in burying the portion entrusted to him, Mark expands on the following five strategies to ensure that we care responsibly for what the Lord has entrusted to us: 1. Don't Fear Failure2. Your Attitude is Key3. Don't Give Up4. Press On In Your Faith5. Be Empowered by the Holy SpiritMatthew 25:14-3014) ‘Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15) To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 16) The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more. 17) So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more. 18) But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.19) ‘After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. 20) The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. “Master,” he said, “you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.”21) ‘His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”22 ) ‘The man with two bags of gold also came. “Master,” he said, “you entrusted me with two bags of gold: see, I have gained two more.”23) ‘His master replied, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!”24) ‘Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. “Master,” he said, “I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. 25) So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.”26) ‘His master replied, “You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? 27) Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.28) ‘“So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. 29) For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. 30) And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”-------Recorded at North Site - 11Feb2024
Sunday 4th February, 2024 - West & North SitesSpeaker - Gary SmithGary begins by introducing The Message Trust for whom he works. The Message Trust is a worldwide movement passionately sharing the love of Jesus Christ in words and actions with the hardest-to-reach young people and communities. After a short introductory video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkMzoHDjwE), he describes some of the encounters which have transformed the lives of those with whom The Message Trust has worked.Reading from John 4:4-26, Gary recounts the story of the woman at the well in Samaria who has a life-changing rendezvous with Jesus - a story which is a pattern for the way that we are to bring life to the damaged, hurting and lost around us.He describes the way that Jesus cuts through to the heart of the issue for the woman, and leads her to the revelation about Himself, and the Living Water He gives with the power to transform.Finally, Gary challenges us with his own paraphrase of the Lord's Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. -------Recorded at North Site - 04Feb2024
Sunday 28th January, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 4th February 2024 - Central Site AM&PM Speaker - Sam TaylorThe final verses of Ephesians chapter 1 are Paul's prayer for the church at Ephesus. Sam points out that Paul emphasises the value of the Ephesian Christians, and tells them that he prays for them continually. In this, he is a model for how we should think of our brothers and sisters in Christ - that we should value them, encourage them, and pray for them - even though they can sometimes be irritating, or worse!Paul continues his prayer, asking the Lord to open their eyes to see and understand all the blessings he has already spoken of in the previous verses of the chapter. Finally, Sam takes us through Paul's description of the mighty power of God, demonstrated when He raised Jesus from the dead, and reminds us that the same incomparably great power is available to us, through Jesus. As Paul says, God has put all things under the feet of Jesus - we are His body, so if all things are under His feet, then all things are also under us, His Church. Ephesians 1v15-2315) For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16) I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. 18) I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, 19) and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength 20) He exerted when He raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, 21) far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. 22) And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, 23) which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills everything in every way. -------Recorded at North Site - 28Jan2024
Sunday 21st January, 2024 - West & North SitesSunday 28th January, 2024 - Central Site AM&PM Speaker - James RankineContinuing our series looking at the book of Ephesians, James unpicks Paul's words about who we are - our identity in Jesus - and our ultimate destination. In the face of the uncertainties of life that we all face, we can be certain of our eternal future.In particular, James highlights how rich we are because of our inheritance in Jesus - Paul uses the word 'lavish' to describe how outrageously generous the Lord is in pouring His blessings on us - and he reminds us that all these wonderful benefits are the product of God's abundant and amazing grace.Ephesians 1v7-147) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8) that He lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9) He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, 10) to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfilment – to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.11) In Him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of His will, 12) in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of His glory. 13) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14) who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession – to the praise of His glory. -------Recorded at Central Site - 28Jan2024
Sunday 14th January, 2024 - West Site & North SiteSunday 21st January, 2024 - Central Site AM & PM Speaker - Rachel KempIn the first of our series looking at the book of Ephesians, Rach examines the treasure house of Spiritual Blessings that are ours in Jesus.Ephesians 1 v 1-71) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,To God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:2) Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3) Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4) For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love 5) He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with His pleasure and will – 6) to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the One He loves. 7) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace-------Recorded at North Site - 14Jan2024
Sunday 7th January, 2024 - West Site & North Site
Sunday 14th January, 2024 - Central Site AM & PMSpeaker - James RankineJames presents the challenge of our vision as a church for 2024. Recounting stories of the remarkable life of George Muller who, in nineteenth century Bristol, responded to the Holy Spirit's call for compassion ministries among the poorest of the poor in that city, James encourages us to strengthen our faith to serve Jesus, and to see His Kingdom come, and His will be done in our lives, in our church, and in our communities.
-------Recorded at Central Site PM - 14Jan2024
James finishes the 2 - part series we began at our all-in gathering on the story of Elisha
We continue our series on our foundational values, with the Topic of Outrageous Generosity
Apologies for the audio issue at the beginning of the recording Chloe Wylie leads our Compassion ministries at Vineyard Church Cardiff, and in this service, she preaches to the west site on the 'Courageous Compassion' section of our vision statement.
Alice Introduces our series on our church's values, beginning with our statement of being built on the word, and empowered by the spirit
After some difficult news in our church, we paused our current sermon series to think about how we journey through seasons of difficulty in our lives.
Emma Rees continues our series on Proverbs, discussing how the bible instructs us to process anger.
To see practical examples in our series of Love Where You Live, Helen interviewed three people from our Evening Service to discuss their approach to loving their neighbourhoods and Workplaces.
James caps off the miniseries on serving our communities, reflecting on our week of initiatives across Cardiff
James begins our mini-series on serving the communities around us as part of our Live Like Jesus discipleship framework.
Paul concludes our series in Hebrews, fixing our eyes towards the hope of God's Unshakable Kingdom, coming to make all things new, when we will not feel short-changed for serving Him.
Rachel Kemp leads us through the practical outworking of the life of Jesus, from Hebrews 12:1-3.
Matt Meads continues our series in the Book of Hebrews, focussing on the imagery of Christ as the new Covenant.
James Continues our Series on the Book of Hebrews, looking at the topic of Jesus as the High Priest
Paul begins our new teaching series on the Book of Hebrews by summarising the book, showing Christ as the ultimate revelation of God's love and mercy.
James concludes the series on Esther, with the tagline 'every knee will bow, and every wall will fall'.
James begins a mini-series on the life of Esther, from the Old testament, focussing on the Kingdom of God in our everyday lives.
Steve Nicholson ends the Kingdom Pursuit conference with a word on being a supernatural community, that blesses the world around us.
James completes our 2023 Vision Series, with an open discussion on our finances, and setting the Culture of our Church going forward.
Alice Shares from Matthew 28 about Jesus commissioning his disciples, and what that means for this church, by sharing our vision and values, and some stories of how we're living out those values.
James continues our series on identity, building on the previous weeks' emphasis on redemption.
Paul Cruchley expands on the preaching series' topic of identity, speaking on redemption.
Alice begins our new series looking at the topic of identity as part of our Live Like Jesus discipleship framework.
Matt begins our Christmas series by looking at the story of Elizabeth, Zechariah and the birth of John the Baptist.
Paul continues our series on Spiritual Gifts, sharing stories of how God heals and we are get to pray for healing empowered by the Holy Spirit.
David continues our series looking at Spiritual Gifts, teaching on the subject of prophecy.
James brings us part 2 of our new series as he dives into what prophecy is and why it is so important to the church.
Paul kicks off our new series 'Spiritual Gifts' bringing us wisdom from 1 Corinthians 12.
Matt brings us a message this morning all about invitation and the ripple effect of taking faithful step.
This week, Alice dives into the story of the wise man and the foolish man who built their houses on the rock and the sand.
James, our senior pastor, continues with part two of our series in Numbers based around the life of Caleb.
Our small groups pastor Ian explains why we love small groups and why it is so important to commit to community.
James kicks off our new mini series By Faith: The Life of Caleb
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Paul concludes our series 'An Open Life' by looking at the passage in John 13 where Jesus washes the disciples' feet. We also have a time of worship.
Alice continues our series on hospitality, 'An Open Life', unpacking the parable of the Good Samaritan.
This week we return to the fourth and final part of our holiness series from last year.
James kicks off our new series 'An Open Life', where we'll be exploring the topic of hospitality.
Dave Kemp finishes our series on Philippians with a message on the secret to contentment.
For this instalment of 'From the Archives', we return to the third talk in our holiness series from last year.
This week Alice concludes our 2022 vision series 'He Will Be Exalted', unpacking two key passages from 1 Chronicles 29.
James kicks off our new vision series, detailing some of the next steps we're taking as a church to continue our mission of restoring the city and renewing the nation.
This week Ian Douglas returns to our series 'Joy/Full' from earlier this year. He explores the importance of sharing wisdom as a church family in order to bring us all closer to living like Jesus.
On this Easter Sunday, we hear from James on what Jesus' death and resurrection mean to our identities as his followers.
As we look forward to Easter Sunday, Matt gives a word on the profound story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.
This week we return to Ele Mumford's message given during our weekend with the Mumfords earlier this year.
Matt continues our series on The Lord's Prayer, preaching on how we can use prayer to repent and forgive.
This week as James continues our series on prayer, we explore the importance of bringing our prayers before God as His children.
Paul continues our series 'A Praying Life', focusing on the line of The Lord's Prayer, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
Dave Kemp continues our series. 'A Praying Life', teaching on how we can approach God in prayer as His children.
In this installment of 'From the Archives', we revisit Adam Russel's talk from our All-In gathering last year. Adam dives into John 12 and the call to offer our everything to Jesus, even the things that are most precious to us.
Alice continues our series in Philippians looking at how we can be joyful even amidst the uncertainties of day-to-day life.
Paul kicks off our new series in Philippians called Joy/Full with a message about biblical discernment.
This week we look back into the archives at David Kemp's talk from our 'Shaped by the Word' series. In this talk, David gives us practical advice on how to read the Bible. A perfect talk to re-visit as we start 2022!
Matt finishes our series, 'The Coming King', with a message on how Jesus was born to be the light of the world, and how we are called to carry that light with us.
This week Alice kicks off our Christmas series 'The Coming King' with a message on what it means for Jesus to be our shepherd.
Join us this week as David Pike gives us a word on the joy of Heaven, weaving stories and teaching together to paint a picture of what it means to live in this joy that Christ won for us.
This week Alice gives a word on the church's role in the global conversation surrounding climate change.
This week Paul finishes our series on Holiness, diving into the idea that what we abide in shapes who we are.
This week Alice continues our series on Holiness, focusing on the transformation that takes place when we choose Holiness.
Paul continues our series on Holiness, teaching on the transformation that takes place when we choose to live Holy lives.
James introduces to our new series looking at Holiness as we endeavour to Live Like Jesus.
This week James is carrying on our series called ‘Devoted’ as we think about what it looks like to be devoted to God’s people.
Dave Kemp is preaching for us this week as we come close to the end of our summer series.
Paul continues our Summer in the Psalms by looking at Psalm 77 and the importance of building Altars of Remembrance.
This week our North site pastor Sophie talks to us about lament as we continue our series ' The Hearts Cry'.
This week we have an interview with Rev Dr Israel Olafinjana as we continue our series looking at the subject of justice in our series Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly.
This week Matt talks about humility as we continue our series in Micah Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly.
This week we have James is continuing our three-part series called Reset, Rebuild, Restore.
This week we have James starting a new three-part series starting with this week called Reset.
This week our West site Pastors (Anna and Mark Crosby) carry on our Advancing The Kingdom series talking about healing.
This week we have our senior pastor James Rankine continuing our series Advancing the Kingdom.
This week we have a brilliant interview with Paul Lowe from Manchester Vineyard sharing some stories, encouragements, and tips on how we can advance the kingdom.
This week Alice kicks off our new series Advancing the Kingdom as we press further into Live Like Jesus.
One of our North Site pastors, Ian Douglas, talks to us about how Jesus brings change. He looks at the miraculous events in Luke 24 on the road to Emmaus.
This week we have Alice finishing our series series Don’t Lose Heart, wrapping up our time in 2 Corinthians.
This week James continues in our series Don't Lose Heart as we journey through 2 Corinthians.
The apostle Paul gives us the key to dealing with disappointment and discouragement by having an eternal perspective. James unpacks how to shift our thinking as we continue in 2 Corinthians.
Alice continues our series in 2 Corinthians, ‘Don’t Lose Heart’. Today we are in chapter 3, where Paul tells the church that they are the proof of the truth! The truth of message of Jesus is seen in them. They are to be a letter of hope to all around them, as they themselves are filled with the hope that comes from being in His presence.
James begins our new series called Don’t Lose Heart as we look through Paul’s letters to the Corinthians.
Dave finishes our 'Shaped by the Word' series by taking a really practical look at how we can be filled with the Word.
Paul continues our Shaped By The Word series by unpacking Psalm 119 and looking at how we can be guided by the Bible as we learn to live like Jesus.
James continues our Shaped by the Word series by taking us through psalm 1. He looks at how we grow our roots deep and wide in order that we can be secured in every season of life.
Alice continues our new series 'Shaped by the Word' looking at how the Bible plays a central part in our discipleship to Jesus. Looking at Paul's letter to Timothy (2 Tim 3 14-17), she unpacks how we both encounter Jesus through the Word, and that through the Word we are also transformed to look more like Him.
James talks to us this week as we start a new practice in our Live Like Jesus series, being Shaped by the Word.
Matt talks to us on this first Sunday of 2021 with a one off preach talking about the magi in the Christmas story and about four important questions prompted by their journey.
James Rankine (Senior Pastor) starts our brand new Christmas series 'Come and See' by looking at Certainty in Uncertainty. He looks at Mary's story and how she responded when she found out the news that she was to carry and give birth to the Saviour of the world.
Alice Meads (Site Pastor, Cardiff Central) brings us a talk on 'All Who Are Thirsty', reminding us that wherever we are and however we feel there is an invitation to come to Jesus and drink from the well that never runs dry.
On Sunday, James finished our Live Like Jesus series by talking about how we can be disciples that change our communities and influence every environment we find ourselves in.
On Sunday, James continued in our Live Like Jesus series by talking on the role of teaching and training. He spoke about different ways we can learn to live like Jesus, and challenged us to think about what we are filling our lives with.
Ian continues our Live Like Jesus series and shares how being rooted in community transforms us. He unpacks some of the challenges of community during this time and encourages us to think about ways to love and serve one another in this time.
Alice Meads (Site Pastor, Cardiff Central) looks at how discipleship is an invitation into spiritual transformation. She explains that whilst we have a part to play, it’s the Holy Spirit who drives the transformation within us.
James Rankine (Senior Pastor) speaks about the importance of not just spending time with Jesus and learning from Him, but actually going a step further and starting to do the things Jesus did. He shares the story about John Wimber turning up for church and asking the pastor "So when do we get to ‘do the stuff’ that Jesus did in the Bible?".
James Rankine (Senior Pastor), talking from John 15, explores how we can abide in the vine and learn to practice the presence of Jesus. He introduces our first rhythm, 'Start The Day', inviting the whole church to begin each day with Jesus.
James Rankine (Senior Pastor) continues our new discipleship series ‘Live Like Jesus' exploring how we can embrace the lifestyle of a disciple. He reminds us that we must lay down our lives in order to pick up the life of a disciple, but that there is SO much to gain.
James Rankine (Senior Pastor) introduces our brand new series ‘Live Like Jesus - Embracing the Lifestyle of a Disciple’. He shares the vision for what this series will mean for our church and explores what discipleship means.
Paul Cruchley (Site Pastor, Cardiff Central) brings us a message on hope in this time of uncertainty
Alice continues our series in the book of Joseph, picking up the story in Genesis chapter 42, looking at the power of forgiveness and reconciliation.
From Sunday 13 September.
James continues our series in the book of Joseph and looks at how we can be people who live for God in every circumstance.
From Sunday 6 September.
Ian continues our series in the book of Genesis and looks at how we should respond in those times in life we feel forgotten. He unpacks the powerful, but often underused and misunderstood, practice of lament.
Paul continues our summer series looking at the life of Joseph. He unpacks Genesis 39 and Joseph's time in Potiphar's house. He looks at how we're to be a person of blessing in the midst of the storm and how understanding the desires of our hearts affects all aspects of our life.
Alice begins our summer series in Genesis looking at the story of Joseph, God's call on his life, and God's faithfulness. She unpacks Genesis 37 and looks at God's call for our lives.
James interview Mark & Anna Crosby on how lockdown has been for them and what they believe God is doing in this time.
James Rankine concludes our series in the book of James, Real Faith.
He unpacks chapter 5 and what it looks like both wait patiently and pray fervently.
Jay Pathak, Senior Pastor of Mile High Vineyard in Denver, Colorado, has recorded a special lockdown message for the Vineyard churches in the UK.
James Rankine continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, he looks at the end of James 4 and talks about the illusion many of us have: that we are in control of our lives.
James Rankine continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, he looks at James 4 and the difference between godly and worldly conflict and that at the heart of it, real faith walks in humility.
With Ian away on holiday, Paul hosts our mid-week conversation. He's joined by Dave & Rach Kemp, who lead our Kids & Youth ministries as they reflect on Sunday's preach and talk more about how we make wise decisions.
Paul Cruchley, Site Pastor (Cardiff Central) continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, he looks at the end of James 3 and unpacks God's wisdom for our lives.
Join us as we take a break from our Real Faith series for this two-parter on Prayer and Compassion.
James unpacks Isaiah 58 and explains that right from the beginning of the Vineyard movement caring for the poor has been at the core of who we are. We continue to Take Our Stand through compassion and justice.
In this special one-off Ian interviews David Pike, long-term member of Vineyard and expert revival historian on his go-to topic, revival.
We hope you enjoy this conversation and are stirred to pray for a fresh outpouring of God's presence and power in our day, in our time.
Join us as we take a break from our Real Faith series for this two-parter on Prayer and Compassion.
James unpacks Ephesians 6 and that this is a moment to Take Your Stand in prayer.
Alice Meads continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, she unpacks James 3 and the power of the words we speak.
Join Ian Douglas (Site Pastor for Cardiff North) as he chats to some of the other Site Pastors to reflect on the Sunday sermons, the moment we find ourselves in, and how we can connect with Jesus in this time.
Today, as it is Pentecost, we are taking a break from the Real Faith series as we have an exciting preach from the wonderful Ele Mumford.
Ele, and her husband John, planted the first Vineyard Church in the UK and went on to lead the Vineyard Movement in the UK until handing it over to John & Debby Wright a few years ago. They now lead the global Vineyard and it is an absolute delight to have Ele share with us today. Enjoy!
Join Ian Douglas (Site Pastor for Cardiff North) as he chats to some of the other Site Pastors to reflect on the Sunday sermons, the moment we find ourselves in, and how we can connect with Jesus in this time.
Cardiff North's Site Pastor, Ian Douglas, continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, he looks at the often misunderstood passage in James 2 that deals with faith and works.
Join Ian Douglas (Site Pastor for Cardiff North) as he chats to some of the other Site Pastors to reflect on the Sunday sermons, the moment we find ourselves in, and how we can connect with Jesus in this time.
This week they are talking about James 2 and the issues of favouritism and the beauty of God's mercy.
Senior Pastor, James Rankine, continues our series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, James unpacks James chapter 2 and looks at how real faith should reflect God's mercy.
Join Ian Douglas (Site Pastor for Cardiff North) as he chats to some of the other Site Pastors to reflect on the Sunday sermons, the moment we find ourselves in, and how we can connect with Jesus in this time.
This week they are talking about the second half of James 1 and how our faith should impact the way that we are present with those around us and how we can drip-feed our souls with the truth of scripture.
Associate Pastor, Alice Meads, continues series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, Alice unpacks the second half of James chapter 1 and how regardless of circumstances real faith is slow to speak, quick to listen, and faithful in acting.
Join Ian Douglas (Site Pastor for Cardiff North) as he chats to some of the other Site Pastors to reflect on the Sunday sermons, the moment we find ourselves in, and how we can connect with Jesus in this time.
This week they are talking about James 1 and how our faith should help us persevere in trials and how the spiritual discipline of fasting can help us connect with Jesus through trials.
Senior Pastor, James Rankine, begins a new series in the book of James entitled Real Faith. Across the series we'll be looking at what it means to have Real Faith and how Real Faith outworks in our lives.
Today, James unpacks the first half of James chapter 1 and looks at how through trials of many kinds, real faith perseveres.
James finishes the series in John's Gospel looking at Jesus' final teachings. He unpacks John 21 and the reinstatement of Peter.
Listen back to Alice's talk from 19 April 2020. Alice continued our series in the Gospel of John looking at Jesus’ last words and looked at Jesus' encounter with Thomas. She unpacked this well-known but often misunderstood passage and how doubt and faith are opposites. Alice provided some really helpful teaching to help us engage with our doubt and grow out faith.
Listen back to James' talk from Easter Sunday (12 April 2020). James continued our series in the Gospel of John looking at Jesus’ last words. He unpacked the amazing story of the resurrection.
Listen back to James' talk from 5 April 2020. James continued our series in the Gospel of John looking at Jesus’ last words. He teaches on the importance of remaining in the hope that we have in knowing Jesus has overcome the world.
Listen back to Alice's talk from 29th March 2020. Alice continued our series in the Gospel of John looking at Jesus’ last words. She teaches from John 15 and on how, now more than ever, we need to stay in the vine.
Senior Pastor James Rankine continues our series looking at Jesus' teachings in the final hours of his life from the Gospel of John.
He unpacks John 14 and speaks of God's truth in a worried world.
Central's Site Pastor, Paul Cruchley began a new series looking at Jesus' teachings in the final hours of his life from the Gospel of John.
He unpacked John 13 and the powerful moment Jesus washed the disciples' feet.
Paul finished off our Living Free series by looking at Galatians 6 and unpacking the warning that the Apostle Paul gives: you reap what you sow. He talked us through the importance of sowing to please the Spirit and gave some helpful tools for working out when we aren't sowing to please the Spirit.
Matt unpacked the second half of Galatians 5 and linked the presence of the fruit of the Spirit to how free we are living.
James spoke from Galatians 5:1-14 on the topic of Freedom for What Purpose? He unpacked the difference between the world's freedom and the freedom we find in Christ. Ultimately our freedom doesn't allow us to indulge ourselves but it flourishes from a relationship with God.
Paul spoke in both the Central and North sites on Galatians 2 and 3. He unpacked that the way to Living Free isn't simply through exercising our willpower but by dealing with the root issues in our lives by applying the gospel to those areas.
Ian unpacked Galatians 3 & 4 and the importance of moving from slavery to sonship in order for us to live free.
Senior Pastor James Rankine began our series through the book of Galatians - Living Free. He dived into the letter and what it has to tell us about the freedom that is found in following Jesus.
On Sunday, Alice unpacked a verse that’s often heard at this time of year - Isaiah 9:6. She acknowledged that this was a big week for our nation and that following the general election, however you voted, we need to remember that Jesus is our ultimate hope. Alice used this verse to remind us about the true meaning of Christmas – that a child was born, a son was given, and we have a king who reigns.
Matt opened the Christmas season by unpacking John 3:16 and teaching us that it was because God so loved the world that Jesus came to earth.
On Sunday, Ian unpacked a verse that’s often heard at this time of year (Isaiah 9:6). Acknowledging that this is a big week for our nation, in the lead up to another general election, he used this verse to remind us about the true meaning of Christmas – that a child was born, a son was given, and we have a king who reigns.
Jen concluded our two part mini-series on Generous Lives by taking us through eight principles of generosity. She challenged us to take on the mantle of Kingdom Generosity in our lives.
Paul closed out our We Believe series in the Central site by looking at the line from the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in the holy catholic church and the communion of saints."
He unpacked Ephesians 4:11-16 to help us understand what the New Testament means when it talks about 'church'.
Jen concluded our two part mini-series on Generous Lives by taking us through eight principles of generosity. She challenged us to take on the mantle of Kingdom Generosity in our lives.
On Sunday, James shared the first in a two-part series on Generous Lives. He told stories about how Vineyard Church is restoring the city one life at a time and invited us all to consider what we could give financially to what God is doing through this church, in Cardiff and beyond.
On Sunday, James shared the first in a two-part series on Generous Lives. He told stories about how Vineyard Church is restoring the city one life at a time and invited us all to consider what we could give financially to what God is doing through this church, in Cardiff and beyond.
David Pike concludes our We Believe series in the North Site by looking the final part of the Apostles' Creed: the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
Apologies for the quality of the sound recording; we had technical issues during the service.
On Sunday, Ian continued our We Believe series looking at what we believe about the Holy Spirit - who He is, what He does and how we can learn to walk in step with Him.
James continued our We Believe series looking at the line from the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in the Holy Spirit."
He shared that the Holy Spirit is the greatest gift that we'll ever receive; the helper who teaches us, guides us and meets us. He is not a force but a person, with a personality that we must not try to control.
Paul continued our We Believe series looking at the line from the Apostles' Creed: "I believe in the holy catholic church and the communion of saints."
He unpacked Ephesians 4:11-16 to help us understand what the New Testament means when it talks about 'church'.
Alice Meads finished up our mini-series on inviting our world into environments they can meet Jesus.
We heard an inspiring story from Anthony, who is part of our North Site, about how an invitation to Alpha was pivotal in his journey from being an atheist to becoming a follower of Jesus. Alice then unpacked Luke 5 and challenged us to be invitational in all we do, not saying no on someone else's behalf.
Senior Pastor James Rankine continues our We Believe series looking at the line, 'I believe in Jesus Christ...who is seated at the right hand of the Father and from there will come again to judge the living and the dead.' James unpacks why the second coming of Jesus is really, really important and radically good news. He looks at the reality of the day of judgement and why, even though we're saved by grace, how we're living now matters.
Senior Pastor James Rankine continues our series on The Apostles' Creed. We Believe in Jesus Christ ... who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again.
James explains the extent that Jesus went to in order to restore relationship with us and the hope the resurrection brings for us.
As a church we exist for those yet to come. We never want to keep the good news of Jesus to ourselves; we always want to be inviting others into environments where they can meet Jesus.
This Sunday, Paul Cruchley interviewed Mark & Anna Crosby (the future Cardiff West Site Pastors) on building a culture of invitation. Mark & Anna have modelled invitation over the course of many years and different stages of life. They had some great stories and insightful wisdom to share with us.
Cardiff Central's Site Pastor, Paul Cruchley, preaches in our North Site and continues the series looking through The Apostles' Creed and the foundations of what we as a church believe. He looks at the second line, 'I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord'.
Senior Pastor James Rankine continues our series on The Apostles' Creed. We Believe in Jesus Christ ... who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again.
James explains the extent that Jesus went to in order to restore relationship with us and the hope the resurrection brings for us.
Senior Pastor James Rankine opens a new series on the Apostles' Creed in our North site. He unpacks why the Creed is important and takes us through the first line: "I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth."
Cardiff Central's Site Pastor, Paul Cruchley continues the series looking through The Apostles' Creed and the foundations of what we as a church believe. He looks at the second line, 'I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord'.
Senior Pastor James Rankine opens a new series on the Apostles' Creed in our Central site. He unpacks why the Creed is important and takes us through the first line: "I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth."
Over summer, Alice has given this talk at all sites and services.
She looked at the life of Peter and reminded us that although he was wholly unqualified, he was fully confident in God.
On Sunday Dave spoke to us about Communion. He looked at the meaning of the bread and the wine, and unpacked what Jesus meant when He said, "do this in remembrance of me."
Continuing our series, James looked at the life of Peter and explored the lessons we can learn from him in overcoming failure.
He spoke about how although we have all failed and will continue to fail in this life, that does not define us. What defines us is how we respond; how we take the shattered pieces of our hearts and lives and let Jesus reform and reinstate us.
On Sunday Dan continued our series on 'Lessons from the Life of Peter', speaking about sharing Jesus. Sharing from his own story, Dan encouraged us to be like Peter, stopping when those around us call out to us, and making the most of every opportunity to share Jesus with power, boldly proclaiming who he is.
On Sunday, Mike unpacked Matthew 14:22-33 and identified four lessons we can learn from Peter's encounter with Jesus as he stepped out of the boat into the storm and walked with Jesus on the water. Mike reminded us of a simple yet important truth that can help us when we face 'storms' in our own lives.
Matt continues our series looking at the life of Peter, exploring how God calls us to fearlessly step out in faith.
On Sunday, Paul began our new series 'Lessons from the Life of Peter'. Challenging our culture's message that to be free is to not obey anyone but yourself and your desires, Paul unpacked that obedience is at the heart of the Christian message and that when we submit to God's authority we find true freedom.
On Sunday, Ian finished our series in Nehemiah. He invited us to consider what the story of Nehemiah is ultimately pointing us to and explained what he thinks is the most important lesson it teaches us about restoring the city.
James announces the upcoming launch of a Cardiff West site in this interview with Anna and Mark Crosby.
On Sunday, Paul finished our series on Nehemiah. We looked back over the lessons we’ve learnt from it and how, ultimately, it points to Jesus and our great need for a Saviour.
Clive spoke from Nehemiah 4, exploring the ways that the enemy attacks us, and the lessons we can learn from Nehemiah’s response to his opposition.
On Sunday, James spoke from Nehemiah 3, looking at how the whole city came together to rebuild the wall - men, women, old and young, everyone played their part. We're called to stand alongside one another playing our part and using our gifts to see this city restored.
On Sunday, Dave Kemp spoke from Nehemiah 4, exploring the lessons we can learn from Nehemiah’s response to opposition. He looked at the ways that the enemy likes to take us out, and how we must stand our ground, remember who God is and who we are in God.
On Sunday, Dave Pike spoke from Nehemiah 4, exploring the ways that the enemy attacks us, and the lessons we can learn from Nehemiah’s response to his opposition.
On Sunday, James spoke from Nehemiah 3, looking at how the whole city came together to rebuild the wall - men, women, old and young, everyone played their part. We're called to stand alongside one another playing our part and using our gifts to see this city restored.
On Sunday Soph looked at the second part of Nehemiah chapter 2. She unpacked what we can learn from the way Nehemiah examined the broken walls of Jerusalem, and how we're called to examine and understand the needs of our city in order to set about restoring the city.
On Sunday, Paul spoke from Nehemiah 2. He encouraged us to find out about our city and what the need is, just like Nehemiah did, and to ask God what He’s calling us to. Whether we know specifics or not, this city is broken and God is asking us all to partner with Him to see it renewed.
Alice continues our new series in Nehemiah, looking at how Nehemiah was prepared to risk everything to see the vision that God had given him realised. How can we increase our capacity for Kingdom risk?
Alice continues our new series in Nehemiah, looking at how Nehemiah was prepared to risk everything to see the vision that God had given him realised. How can we increase our capacity for Kingdom risk?
Ian kicked off our new series in the book of Nehemiah, looking at what it means to be burdened for the city. He looked at Nehemiah's prayer and explored why we pray, who we pray to and what we're to pray for.
On Sunday, James started our new series on Nehemiah, and began by giving us a historical overview to help us understand the context in which the book was written.
James looked at how Nehemiah was burdened for the state of Jerusalem and how his response was to pray and to fast. He also spoke about how vision is often birthed out of a place of burden.
Ian and Sophie finished off our Kingdom Carriers series looking at the commission of Jesus 'therefore go' - what does it look like for each of us to play our part in restoring the city, and what is God calling us to as a community in Cardiff North?
On Sunday, Alice finished our Kingdom Carriers series by asking the question: Do we understand our identity as Kingdom carriers? This is what we've been called to as a people; to take the baton and go and extend the Kingdom of God.
On Sunday, Paul continued our series by looking at Demonstrating The Kingdom. He spoke of the clear picture that New Testament paints; that when the Kingdom of God comes, it comes in power and is often accompanied by signs and wonders. He encouraged us that we should be stepping out in this, and spoke on the subject of healing, sharing from his own story and giving us practical ways we can partner with God on this.
On Sunday, Paul continued our series by looking at Demonstrating The Kingdom. He spoke of the clear picture that New Testament paints; that when the Kingdom of God comes, it comes in power and is often accompanied by signs and wonders. He encouraged us that we should be stepping out in this, and spoke on the subject of healing, sharing from his own story and giving us practical ways we can partner with God on this.
On Sunday, Helen continued our series by looking at Demonstrating The Kingdom. She spoke about how we get to listen to what our Father is doing and join in with Him. We've been given the authority and now is the time to step out!
On Sunday, Ian continued our Kingdom Carriers series, preaching from 1 Peter 3:15 where he explored what it looks like to proclaim the Kingdom wherever we go. He said we must live in such a way that causes people to ask questions, embrace opportunities to share our stories and finally be prepared to give an answer to all who ask.
On Sunday, Ian continued our Kingdom Carriers series, preaching from 1 Peter 3:15 where he explored what it looks like to proclaim the Kingdom wherever we go. He said we must live in such a way that causes people to ask questions, embrace opportunities to share our stories and finally be prepared to give an answer to all who ask.
On Easter Sunday, Alice spoke about the victorious resurrection of Jesus, that is full of joy and the promise of restoration. From death to life, from anxiety to peace, from old to new, from grief to joy, Jesus has the victory.
Alice reminded us that this victory is also ours; we get to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead, to restore lives and bring resurrection to our city.
On Easter Sunday, Soph spoke on the significance that the resurrection of Jesus has for us today. She taught from the passage in 1 Peter that describes the 'living hope' we have found in Jesus - it's a hope for the future, a hope for today, and a hope for our city.
On Sunday Mike continued our Kingdom Carriers series by sharing what it looks like to carry the King in the places we go. He taught from Matthew 21 - looking at the humility of Jesus, the selection of the donkey, and the obedience of the disciples - as he challenged us to consider what carrying the Kingdom looks like in our own lives.
On Sunday, as part of our Kingdom Carriers series, we interviewed three wonderful people in Vineyard Church Cardiff, all of whom are living Kingdom lives. We heard from Steph Leadbetter, Joey Wilson and Zac Lyndon-Jones as they shared their stories with the church.
On Sunday, James continued our Kingdom Carriers series, speaking on revival and what happens when whole communities turn to God. He looked at the life of Evan Roberts, who began to pray because he simply wanted more intimacy with the Lord, and was obedient to His voice, sparking the biggest Revival Wales has ever seen. “You can never manufacture a revival - it is a sovereign act of God, but as a people you can position yourself for The Lord to move in power.” We need to ready ourselves, listen to the Holy Spirit, and obey.
On Sunday, James continued our Kingdom Carriers series, speaking on revival and what happens when whole communities turn to God. He looked at the life of Evan Roberts, who began to pray because he simply wanted more intimacy with the Lord, and was obedient to His voice, sparking the biggest Revival Wales has ever seen.
“You can never manufacture a revival - it is a sovereign act of God, but as a people you can position yourself for The Lord to move in power.”
We need to ready ourselves, listen to the Holy Spirit, and obey.
Matt continued our 'Kingdom Carriers' series, revisiting the moment Jesus commissioned and sent out his disciples, and how this can change our mindset as we step forward into the authority God has bestowed upon us.
On Sunday evening, James spoke on relationships, sharing some common lies that we believe, such as thinking that another human can complete us and give us value and worth, whereas we actually have intrinsic value because we were created in God's image. He challenged us to be less concerned on finding the right person, and instead becoming the right person; the person that God has called us to be.
On Sunday we had a guest speaker Steve Nicholson unpack Acts 2. He spoke on what happens when the Spirit of God moves in power; we will be overwhelmed; barriers will be removed; we will receive repentance and renewal; and we ourselves will be filled with power.
James unpacked The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5-10) to see what Jesus teaches us about the importance of developing a close relationship with God in prayer and how this is linked to our authority as Kingdom Carriers.
Ian unpacked The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5-10) to see what Jesus teaches us about the importance of developing a close relationship with God in prayer and how this is linked to our authority as Kingdom Carriers.
From the beginning of creation, God’s intention was for humanity to carry great authority. Paul continues our Kingdom Carriers series by looking at what scripture says about our authority.
Matt continued our 'Kingdom Carriers' series, revisiting the moment Jesus commissioned and sent out his disciples, and how this can change our mindset as we step forward into the authority God has bestowed upon us.
Last month we had guest speaker Derek Morphew join us from Cape Town, South Africa. Derek is one of the top theologians in the Vineyard and has helped to form much of the language around our Kingdom theology.
As we are about to start a new series on being 'Kingdom-Carriers', Derek explored what it is that we mean when we talk about the Kingdom, and what that means for us today. He also unpacked the 'now and not yet' of the Kingdom, highlighting the mystery of it.
From the beginning of creation, God’s intention was for humanity to carry great authority. Paul continues our Kingdom Carriers series by looking at what scripture says about our authority.
This weekend was Vision Sunday, where James looked over the past year as a church. He went through our five values, sharing inspiring stories of what God has been doing in and through this community. He also shared the vision of what we’re trying to press into this year, rallying up the church to get excited for all that’s in store.
On Sunday night we had guest speaker Andy Hawthorne, founder of The Message Trust, come and speak to us. Unpacking Genesis 29, he looked at the life of Joseph; how he had heavenly dreams but didn’t know how to share them, leading to him ending up in the pit. Andy encouraged us that when we’re in the pit God doesn’t leave us there; there is hope.
“Joseph had to be brought low, so that he could be lifted up”.
On Sunday, Soph finished off our series on The Truth, looking at Gospel Readiness - being prepared to spread the good news of Jesus to bring life and restore the city, through proclaiming and demonstrating the Kingdom.
On Sunday we had guest speaker Derek Morphew join us from Cape Town, South Africa. Derek is one of the top theologians in the Vineyard and has helped to form much of the language around our Kingdom theology.
As we are about to start a new series on being 'Kingdom-Carriers', Derek explored what it is that we mean when we talk about the Kingdom, and what that means for us today. He also unpacked the 'now and not yet' of the Kingdom, highlighting the mystery of it.
On Sunday we had guest speaker Derek Morphew join us from Cape Town, South Africa. Derek is one of the top theologians in the Vineyard and has helped to form much of the language around our Kingdom theology.
As we are about to start a new series on being 'Kingdom-Carriers', Derek explored what it is that we mean when we talk about the Kingdom, and what that means for us today. He also unpacked the 'now and not yet' of the Kingdom, highlighting the mystery of it.
Alice finished our series on The Truth by exploring how we can ready ourselves to go and share the truth of Jesus in a post-truth culture. She summed it up as this; we must first listen and learn their story, secondly tell them a better story and then actually demonstrate the Kingdom story!
“Our ineffectiveness at bringing hope to our cities ought to sufficiently humble us to recognise our mistake in divorcing missional and supernatural” - Alan Scott.
James continued our series, looking at how The Truth should transform us. John 17:17 says “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”. James explored what this means and how it’s possible, reminding us that this happens both through the Word and through the Spirit, we cannot have one without the other. The truth transforms, it renews our minds, and ultimately brings freedom.
On Sunday, Ian continued our Truth series looking at Gospel Identity. He unpacked John 8:30-35 and looked at the different ways that people respond to the truth that is found in Jesus.
He also spoke about the freedom that comes when we know the truth about our Gospel Identity. The gospel isn't just about what we're set free FROM, it is also about what we are set free FOR.
James gave talk no.1 of our new series 'The Truth: Jesus in a post-truth culture'. He began by reminding us that as Christians we have to understand what is going on in culture; what is is that people are thinking and feeling? What are their world views? As Christians we have a much better story to tell; we know that truth is found inside a person, and that person is Jesus.
On Sunday, James continued our series, looking at how The Truth should transform us.
John 17:17 says “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”. James explored what this means and how it’s possible, reminding us that this happens both through the Word and through the Spirit, we cannot have one without the other. The truth transforms, it renews our minds, and ultimately brings freedom.
On Sunday, Paul continued our Truth series looking at Gospel Identity.
He said that the goal of following Jesus is not that we recognise the ‘negative’ things we define our identity with and then redefine ourselves with ‘good’ or ‘holy’ things like how often we read the bible or how many people we’ve prayed for... It’s that we stop trying to define ourselves altogether and let the identity God has given us permeate our entire being - that we our His deeply loved children.
This is the crux of the matter. It’s taking a step back from the detail of what you’re defining yourself with and, instead, repenting of self-definition itself.
Think what our city would look like, what our families and friendship groups would look like; what our workplaces, universities, and schools would look like - if we truly understood this.
On Sunday, James began our new series, 'The Truth: Jesus in a post-truth culture'. He began by reminding us that as Christians we have to understand what is going on in culture; what is is that people are thinking and feeling? What are their world views? As Christians we have a much better story to tell; we know that truth is found inside a person, and that person is Jesus.
On Sunday, Claire Wretham spoke on Matthew 25, looking at the parable of the ten virgins, the bags of gold and the sheep and the goats. The time between Christmas and New Year is always an odd few days as Christmas has passed and we anticipate the coming of the next year, a new chapter. Claire spoke about the waiting between the first Christmas, and the second coming of Jesus, and how we should live our whole lives in anticipation and expectation.
On Sunday, Matt continued our theme of 'The Light'. At Christmas we remember that God first had to enter the world before He could enter our hearts. That Jesus, the true light, was coming to transform our world forever.
On Sunday, we had our carol services, where James spoke about Jesus being the light of the world, given to overcome the darkness, and bring hope to a beautiful but messy world.
On Sunday morning at Cardiff Central, James finished our Isaiah series by looking at Isaiah 61. He addressed the scale of what Jesus came to achieve which was the restoration of all things, all individuals, all of humanity and the whole world! He is now asking us to join in with him in restoring this city and renewing this nation. Will we join him?
From the New Testament writers through to to scholars today, Isaiah 53 has been used to understand the work of the cross of Christ. Paul took us through the passage and challenged us to never lose sight of the cross, the foundation of our faith, to which it points.
On Sunday Alice continued with our series, ‘The Gospel According to Isaiah’. She explored the upside-down nature of the Kingdom, with Jesus being the servant King. She reminded us of our authority as sons and daughters of the King to advance the Kingdom of God in our city and beyond.
”The call of the Kingdom isn’t just one part of our life, it’s all of it!” John Wimber
On Sunday, James started our new series in Cardiff North, ‘The Gospel According to Isaiah’. He spoke about Isaiah being a prophetic book, giving countless prophecies of Jesus, 600 years prior to his birth! He spoke from Isaiah 9, reminding us that our God is a God who rescues, who shines his light in the darkness, and sent his Son into the darkness to save.
On Sunday, James started our new series, ‘The Gospel According to Isaiah’. He spoke about Isaiah being a prophetic book, giving countless prophecies of Jesus, 600 years prior to his birth! He spoke from Isaiah 9, reminding us that our God is a God who rescues, who shines his light in the darkness, and sent his Son into the darkness to save.
Last week, Matt finished our ‘Grace-Filled Community’ series. The Vineyard movement has a rich history and DNA which we draw from, and ‘come as you are but don’t stay as you are’ is a saying that has been used in Vineyard churches for decades. Matt unpacks what this saying means for us as Vineyard Church Cardiff, looking at how there is so much grace available to us, and that we must use this gift to let it change and transform us.
On Sunday, Sophie finished our Grace-Filled Community series. She spoke on the story in John 8 of a woman caught in the act of adultery, and what we can learn from the way Jesus responds to her and to the pharisees. She reminded us that a grace-filled community is one where people are saved by grace, and are changed by grace.
On Sunday, Stu Gray continued our Grace Filled community series, speaking on forgiveness. Luke 7:36 - 50 tells the story of a sinful woman who washed Jesus’ feet with her hair and perfume, and Stu unpacked this passage focussing on Jesus’ response to her. He gave us four steps to forgiveness: naming the pain, accepting the reality of the situation, letting go of getting even and extending love.
On Sunday, Mark Epton continued our Grace Filled Community series. He spoke on loving the last, the least and the lost in our city and how we should be a community who view and treat these people the way that Jesus did. He shared stories of lives that had been changed through Open Door through being introduced to Jesus and being loved, welcomed and accepted. Jesus came to erase the lines of who’s in and who’s out, and to welcome all people in no matter how society may view them. As Vineyard Church Cardiff, we need to be doing the same.
On Sunday, James continued our 'Grace-Filled Community' series, looking specifically at the practice of Kingdom hospitality. He spoke about how powerful and countercultural it is; standing against individualism, breaking down barriers, and building community. It cuts through the pride of having to pretend that everything in our homes and lives is perfect and instead, offers an invitation into authenticity and family, helping to build the kind of church that God wants to create and grow here in Cardiff.
On Sunday, Alice continued our Grace-Filled Community Series. She looked at how we should not only view people as Jesus views them, but also go on to treat people as Jesus treated them. She used Colossians 3 as a model for how we should do this, clothing ourselves in a new wardrobe.
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
On Sunday, James continued our 'Grace-Filled Community' series, looking specifically at the practice of hospitality. He spoke about how powerful and countercultural it is; standing against individualism, breaking down barriers, and building community. It cuts through the pride of having to pretend that everything in our homes and lives is perfect and instead, offers an invitation into authenticity and family, helping to build the kind of church that God wants to create and grow here in Cardiff.
On Sunday, Ian continued our Grace-Filled Community Series. He looked at how we should not only view people as Jesus views them, but also go on to treat people as Jesus treated them. He used Colossians 3 as a model for how we should do this, clothing ourselves in a new wardrobe.
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” - Romans 10:14
On Sunday, Paul spoke from Romans 10, and said that in order to see this city restored and this nation renewed, we must go and tell them about Jesus. Instead of saying no on their behalf, we must actually give people the chance to say yes.
On Sunday, we began our new sermon series, 'Grace-Filled Community'. Jen introduced the series, looking at how it is grace-filled people that produce grace-filled communities. She reminded us that we must look at people through God's eyes and not through our own - to see others as individual works of art that God is restoring to full value.
On Sunday, we began our new sermon series, 'Grace-Filled Community'. James introduced this series, looking at how it is grace-filled people that produce grace-filled communities. He reminded us that we must look at people through God's eyes and not through our own - to see others as individual works of art that God is restoring to full value.
On Sunday, James gave part two of the 'For Those Yet to Come' giving vision. He unpacked the well-known story of the feeding of the five thousand, speaking about the giving of the smallest yet greatest gift from a little boy of his lunch. Instead of the tendency to procrastinate, avoid responsibility and worry when there is need, if we offer our seemingly small, God will multiply it into miraculous provision, making it more than enough.
Last Sunday James shared the vision of the next five years at Vineyard Church Cardiff - the vision behind why we want to see five sites across this city by 2023. He explained that the overriding motivation is for those yet to come; to see your colleague, your neighbour, your friend come to know Jesus.
Sunday was our 10th birthday as Cardiff Vineyard Church! We celebrated all that God has done in the last ten years, and looked forward to the next ten to come, and all the people yet to come. James spoke on the Pearl of Great Price, and reminded us that although it costs, spiritual treasure changes our lives utterly and totally, and Jesus is totally worth it.
On Sunday, Sophie spoke from Isaiah 43, encouraging us that God is doing a new thing in our church. September for Cardiff Vineyard is bringing a lot of change, with the church becoming multi-site, and Sophie reminded us why we are doing this and that is for those yet to come. To see this city and nation restored.
On Sunday, Matt concluded our series on a "Summer in the Psalms'. He shared a personal account of how Psalm 77 has challenged him and how this Psalm changes our perspective on how we respond in times of struggle and distress.
Under circumstances that should have totally broken David, he was able to turn to worship. James unpacks Psalm 63 and gives us four ways that we can learn to worship regardless of our circumstance.
On Sunday, Linda continued our series on 'Summer in the Psalms' by unpacking Psalm 23. She walked us through this familiar psalm, giving us a fresh look at how we can use it to reassure us today in 2018.
On Sunday, Ian continued our 'Summer in the Psalms' series. He explored Psalm 127, a 'psalm of trust', reminding us that God is in control and encouraging us to rely on Him rather than our own strength. He suggests that the best way to do this is to partner with God in all things.
On Sunday, Rach continued our Summer in the Psalms series, looking at Psalm 27. She spoke on how God is our light, our salvation and our stronghold and explored how that helps us make decisions out of faith rather than fear.
On Sunday, James started a new series, 'Summer in the Psalms'. He looked at Psalm 40, exploring what it means to wait patiently upon the Lord. He reminded us that we must not become fixated on the destination but instead enjoy deep friendship with God throughout the journey.
On Sunday, Alice did part two of her mini-series on Finding Hope through Suffering. She spoke from Romans 5, looking at the good that can come out of our experiences of suffering, including a deepening of our character, our faith, and our community.
On Sunday, Alice began a new mini series, looking at how to find hope through suffering. She encouraged us with three assurances; the reality of the cross, the promise of scripture that God walks with us in our suffering, and the hope that awaits us in Heaven.
On Sunday, James finished our series on Hearing from God by looking at the gift of prophecy. He spoke about giving and receiving a prophetic word, reminding us that we are to eagerly desire this gift.
He offered us five purposes of prophecy that all begin with the letter C; that the prophetic word would be Constructive, bring Courage, bring Comfort, Confront people with God's reality, and Confirm God's will.
On Sunday, James continued our series on Hearing from God, looking at Acts 13: 1-4.
He highlighted the importance of being in community, slowing down and making space in our schedules to actually be able to hear from God, and encouraged us that out of this place, God will speak.
Paul continues our series on Hearing from God, looking at how we can learn to hear His voice, particularly focussing on inspiring us to use the Bible to do this well.
On Sunday, Sophie Douglas spoke on being captivated by Jesus, which is one of our values as a church.
She unpacked the account in Matthew 14: 22-33 of Jesus walking on water, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Him, as He is the source of our courage, He makes the impossible possible, and He is faithful.
On Sunday, David Pike continued our series on Hearing From God. He spoke about the hindrances that prevent us from clearly hearing God's voice, and how to overcome these barriers.
He gave three things to help lift the 'stones' that block our wells to get the water flowing again; building a foundation on the word of God, guarding our quiet time with God, and regularly asking the Holy Spirit to fill us up.
On Sunday, Ian introduced our exciting new series ‘Hearing from God’. We believe that God still loves to speaks to us today, and Ian looked at why; why God wants to speak to us and why it is important for us to hear His voice.
He unpacked John 10:27, 'My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.'
On Sunday James spoke on generosity. He reminded us that around a third of the words Jesus was recorded as saying were about money, because it is the number one rival to God for the human heart. “No one can serve two masters… You cannot serve both God and Money” - Matthew 6:24
He said that when we serve the Lord with our money we are building eternal treasures in Heaven, and part of this reward is that we will spend eternity with many who would probably not have been there if we hadn’t invested our money in the work of God’s Kingdom. Not only this but the joy of investing in God’s Kingdom far outweighs the joy of material pleasures!
Last week we were joined by guest speaker, Andy Fearon (Carlisle Vineyard). He invited us to walk in the new life that Jesus promises, free from fear, and to partner with courage. He inspired us to be encouragers and to call out the gold in others, telling them what Jesus sees.
"Encouragement is taking a handful of courage from Heaven and placing it someone's heart".
John Mumford spoke last Sunday from Revelation 4 and 5, looking at the vision that John had; the vision of God being worshipped on the throne. He spoke about God being the lion and the lamb; He is the lion who has triumphed so we don’t need to be defeated by the things of this world because He has overcome. However, He did not triumph as the world would expect, but was a slain lamb and by his blood he purchased men and women for God.
On Sunday, we started a new mini-series on generous living. One of our values as a church is outrageous generosity, not just with finances but in every area of our lives. James looked at why we are called to be generous and what it means to live this way.
"Generosity is a learned habit of being open handed and available with all that we are and all that we have".
On Sunday we shared the vision and the practicalities of becoming a multi-site church. Jen shared the story of how God has been leading Cardiff Vineyard to become multi-site and Alice & Matt Meads spoke about what this will look like for us.
On Sunday, James finished our Joshua series by asking what our story is. He said that the key to Courage from Heaven is obedience; that It is listening to God and obeying Him. As well as this, it requires the awareness of God’s presence amongst us. He challenges us to take 5 minutes at the start of every day to be still in God's presence, wait, and listen.
On 8.4.18, we heard from three members of our church family as they shared their stories. Mark Epton, Helen Tower and Mike Lewis shared with us the ways that God has moved powerfully in theirs lives as a result of them saying a courageous “yes" to His call.
On Sunday, Pete Speirs continued our Courage from Heaven series. He spoke about God’s love for cities, and His heart for refuge and restoration in Cardiff.
In our Easter Sunday Service, James unpacked the meaning of Easter and making a salvation choice.
As we approach Easter and reflect on this season, we are looking at being Captivated by Jesus. On Sunday Ian spoke about the significance of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday as this was the very same day that the Jewish people had been selecting their passover lambs for generations. Jesus was the true sacrificial lamb. A lamb without defect. The perfect sacrifice.
David Pike speaks to us from Joshua 7 and 8. He gives us insight on how to explore difficult passages whilst knowing the goodness of God and His plans for us.
Alice finishes Prayer Week 2018 by talking to us on the importance of prayer. She reminds us that we cannot do anything by our own strength but by the presence of God. Prayer is about pursuing God's presence, and partnering with Him.
Dave continues our Joshua series looking at Chapters 4 & 5. As the Israelites step into the Promised Land, he asks what it would look like for us to step into God's calling on our lives.
James continues our Joshua series, this week looking at Joshua 3. He encourages us to invite the Lord in to search our hearts, to consecrate ourselves and be on spiritual alert, because focusing on God is essential. However, we will never cross the river unless we take a step of faith.
Stuart Gray continues with our Joshua Series, looking at how we can be courageous and pursue the power of God in our city. He talks from Joshua 2, looking at Rahab and how she trusted in God because she was in awe having heard of His power and the things that He was doing. Stu also encourages us that God can use people who have discounted themselves.
James introduces our new Joshua series, by looking at Courage from Heaven. He talks from Joshua 1, looking at how courage from heaven rests upon a clear assignment from God and the assurance of God's presence, and is anchored by the word of God. He also talks about how courage from heaven requires us to be courageous and step out in faith!
On Sunday morning we had a commissioning service for Ruth & Nathan Gilbert as they plant Falmouth Vineyard Church. They share their story, their vision, and how we can pray.
James also gives a short introduction to our new Joshua series, 'Courage from Heaven'. Jen opens by sharing a prophetic word given to her at the Vineyard National Leaders' Conference, as an encouragement as we step into this Joshua season at Cardiff Vineyard.
James finishes the Fully Alive series by speaking about Relational Maturity. Looking at Philippians 2, he says that the key to having healthy relationships is rooted in our own relationship with the Father. He also talks about two ‘relationship destroyers’ which we must avoid: selfish ambition and vain conceit, and that instead we need to reach for true humility.
Paul Cruchley continues the Fully Alive series by looking at Spiritual Maturity. Using Philippians 4, he unpacks one key to growing in spiritual maturity: learning the secret of being content. He confronts the idea of looking to success for contentment, tackles the issue of being content when life feels like it’s falling apart, and leaves us with the choice we have to make: respond with resentment or respond with faith.
James continues the series called Fully Alive, looking at emotional maturity. He uses the illustration of our lives being like an iceberg where 10% of us is shown and 90% is below the surface. Emotions are a good thing, we should not suppress them, we just need to bring them to the surface in a healthy way so that we can love God and love people well.
James begins our next sermon series, exploring how we can become ‘Fully Alive'. He talks about setting personal goals that will motivate us to really change and be fully alive, as described in Habbakuk 2:4.
Alice reads from Luke 2 and invites us to encounter and engage with this good news of great joy, whether for the first or the hundredth time. Just like the angels, she suggests that when we realise the depth of this good news of great joy, our hearts should want to worship God, share our faith, and be joyful followers.
In our carol services, Jen shares a message of joy with us this Christmas. She reminds us that real joy is not found is some THING. The joy that our souls crave is only found in some ONE. A person. Jesus. And this joy is available to all.
James concludes the Gospel Fire series, speaking from Acts 16 and explores the different ways that people come to faith by looking at three people from the Bible - Lydia, the slave girl and the jailer. He concludes that the gospel is for everybody, no matter who they are, and we all need it.
James continues our series on Gospel Fire, looking at Acts 11:19-24. He talks of the life-changing power of the gospel, that was never meant to be a microwave meal for one, but instead a banquet to be shared with everyone that we meet.
Guest speaker Adam Russell talks to us from Proverbs 4:23. He gives three reasons why we need to guard our hearts, and shares some practical tips to help us do this.
Guest speaker Adam Russell talks on the passage from John 2 where Jesus turned water into wine. He uses this to describe the Kingdom of God and how it is a place of joy.
Stu looks Acts 10 and the story of how the disciple Peter understood the message of Jesus to be for all Gentiles, not just the Jews, and what this means for us today.
Dave talks on Acts 7 v.32-43, looking at healing in the chapter and healing today - when the miraculous happens, and when it doesn't, and the examples of individual people's faith in these situations.
James talks about the generosity of the community of believers in Acts 4 and how this challenges us today.
James continues the series in Acts, looking at the power of the Holy Spirit to heal - then and now.