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Gospel of Luke: Distant Disciples - Will Law - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Gospel of Luke: Disappointed Disciples - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Gospel of Luke: The Hoarder(Zaccheaus) - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Relationships of the Kingdom - Praveen Wickramasingha - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Call of the Kingdom (Seek First) - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Alpha and Omega (The Beginning and the End) - Ruth Pasques - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness) - Andy Frost - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Shaddai (The Lord Almighty) - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Nissi (The Lord Our Banner) - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Jireh (The Lord Who Provides) - Jo Frost - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Rapha (The Lord Who Heals) - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jehovah-Shalom (The Lord Our Peace) - Will Law - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Together Being Transformed by Jesus - Kimbrah Hiorns - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
London: Our Home (Celebrating 10 Years) - Steve + Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Treasuring The Unity of The Word and The Spirit - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Radical New Relationships in Christ - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 6 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Living As Those Raised With Christ - Isaac Hiorns - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Christ In You The Hope of Glory - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Power of Pentecost: A Church on Fire - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Who Will You Choose? (Joshua 24) - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
How to Have Faith in a World Full of Fear - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Transformation Available to us Through the Resurrection - Andy Frost - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Transformation of Mary of Bethany - SP Rowe - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Transformation of the Woman at the Well - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
How To Embrace The Supernatural - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
What is Christian Leadership All About - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Extending the Kingdom Upsets the Enemy - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Greatest Missionary of All Time - Praveen Wickramasingha - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
What are the Signs of the Kingdom? - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
History's Most Powerful Prayer Meeting - Kimbrah Hiorns - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
God's Training Manual for Modern Christians - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
It’s Not Good To Be Alone: Community and God’s Kingdom - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
It’s Not About You: Worship and God’s Kingdom - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
God with Mary the Faithful - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
God with Joseph the Dutiful - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Gospel is Jesus Christ (Battersea) - Phil Moore - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Gospel is Jesus Christ (West Side) - David Alabi - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Gospel is Jesus Christ (Balham) - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Greatness of the Gospel - Simon Guillebaud - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Content warning: This panel contains discussions around rape and domestic violence. We know that this is a sensitive issue for many. Please see the following links if you’ve been affected and would like to seek support:NHS - help after rape and sexual assault:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/help-after-rape-and-sexual-assault/National Domestic Abuse Helplinehttps://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Amos: Hope on the Other Side of Judgement - Steve Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Amos: God Hates Worship Without Justice - Kelsey Thornton - Vineyard 61 Church (West Side)) by Vineyard 61 Church
Amos: God Hates Worship Without Justice - Hanna - Vineyard 61 Church (Battersea) by Vineyard 61 Church
Amos: God Hates Worship Without Justice - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Amos: The Fall of a Nation: God’s heart for justice - Kimbrah Hiorns - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Surprising Truth About God’s Call - David Schermerhorn - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Prodigal Son - Praveen Wickramasingha - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - Kelsey Thornton - Vineyard 61 Church (West Side) by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - Rachel Vontobel-Newman - Vineyard 61 Church (Battersea) by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Wedding Banquet - David O Bamber - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure & Pearl of Great Price - Ruth Pasques - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Matt Mowat - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Sower - Holly Bertolini - Vineyard 61 Church (Battersea) by Vineyard 61 Church
The Parable of the Sower - Hanaan Basma - Vineyard 61 Church (Balham) by Vineyard 61 Church
How To Remain Human in a Digital World - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Teach Us To Pray - Panel Discussion - Vineyard 61 Church (West Side) by Vineyard 61 Church
Teach Us To Pray - Panel Discussion - Vineyard 61 Church (Battersea) by Vineyard 61 Church
Teach Us To Pray - Panel Discussion - Vineyard 61 Church (Balham) by Vineyard 61 Church
Joy as Citizens of Heaven (Philippians 3) - Viv Bateman - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Joy Beyond Ourselves (Philippians 2) - Karen Sturrock - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Joy No Matter What (Battersea) - Esther Clevely - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Over four weeks in April and May, we will look at the New Testament book of Philippians, particularly from the angle of how we can be people of joy despite our circumstances.
The Cross and the Resurrection - David Alabi - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Cross and the Character of God - Chris McCullagh - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
The Cross and the Character of God - Will Law - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Over five weeks in March and across Easter, we will look again at the Cross of Jesus, both in its theological significance and what it tells us about God and how we are called to live now.
A Place in The Story of God (Battersea) - Rachel Vontobel-Newman - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
A Place in The Story of God (West Side) - Kelsey Thornton - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
A Place in The Story of God (Balham) - Ruth Dugdale - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
An Appeal for Loyal Love (Ruth Part 3) - Viv Bateman - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Un Unexpected Meeting (Ruth Part 2) - Gemma Matthews (Balham) - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Un Unexpected Meeting (Ruth Part 2) - Lucy Gibson (West Side) - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Un Unexpected Meeting (Ruth Part 2) - José Mateus (Battersea) - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Over four weeks in February, we will look at the Old Testament story of Ruth. This book has three main characters: Naomi (the widow), Ruth (the Moabite) and Boaz (the farmer), and beautifully displays how God is involved in the day-to-day hardships and joys of life.This week Holly takes us through Chapter 1, a bitter journey.
This week Andy wrapped up our "God in The City" sermon series with part four, Citizenship and Mission
This week Steve spoke about the power of God needed to be on mission in our City. This is part three of our 'God in the City' sermon series. As a church, we believe that God is in the transformation business, and we get to join. This January, we will consider what it looks like to join God’s mission in the City of London.
This week Kimbrah unpacked what it looks like to partner with God in transformation in the workplace. This is part two of our' God in the City' sermon series. As a church, we believe that God is in the transformation business, and we get to join in. Over the next four weeks in January, we will consider what it looks like to join God’s mission in the City of London.
This Sunday we kicked off our first sermon series of the year, God in the City. As a church, we believe that God is in the transformation business, and we get to join in. Over the next four weeks in January, we will consider what it looks like to join God’s mission in the City of London.
What are you sowing this year? From the passage in Galatians 6v7-9, Viv unpacks the law of sowing and reaping & challenges us to ask the question; Who are you becoming in 2024?
John 1 takes Genesis 1 and shows us its true nature: Jesus is the light and life that made and sustains everything we see and cannot see. Yet the author of life and the light of creation came to the world he made and he was not recognised or received. We can see the light of God. But do we live in it? If we experience darkness in our lives, how do we let the light in?
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Tabitha, at our Battersea site unpacks sign seven, Jesus Raises Lazarus.
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Karen at our Balham site unpacks sign seven, Jesus Raises Lazarus.
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Mike unpacks sign six, Jesus heals a man born blind.
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Phil unpacks sign five, Jesus walks on water.
This week Steve spoke to the men specifically. In this talk, Steve mentions four ways to be a strong and courageous man, stand firm in the scriptures, fight on your knees, die to self, live for Christ and for His cause
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Zeke unpacks sign four, Jesus feeding the five thousand.
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Steve unpacks sign three, Jesus heals an invalid.
Welcome to our sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Viv unpacks sign two, Jesus heals an official's son.
Welcome to our new sermon series "Signposts to Jesus", where we will look at John’s presentation of Jesus through what he calls “signs.” These signs are in effect signposts - pointing us to Jesus and, in particular, the purpose of his ministry. This week Mike unpacks sign one, Jesus turns water into wine.
To wrap up our three-week Vision Sunday series, Mike unpacks what it means to be a generous church and how to be Rich Towards God. We believe lives are changed through generosity. God is extravagantly generous and as a reflection of Him we joyfully give our time, talents and finances.
Viv and Steve kicked off the new term with the first of two Vision Sundays, telling the story of how V61 was planted, their call to this part of London, and why Isaiah 61 is the cornerstone of our vision as a church. This is who we are - we are a people carrying the mandate of Isaiah 61, where the Spirit of God is upon us to bring transformation to our city!
Viv and Steve kicked off the new term with the first of two Vision Sundays, telling the story of how V61 was planted, their call to this part of London, and why Isaiah 61 is the cornerstone of our vision as a church. This is who we are - we are a people carrying the mandate of Isaiah 61, where the Spirit of God is upon us to bring transformation to our city!
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Will unpacks Psalm 42 and 43.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Viv unpacks Psalm 32.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Phil unpacks Psalm 131.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Jess unpacks Psalm 103.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Kimbrah unpacks Psalm 84.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Esther unpacks Psalm 63.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Rachel David O'Bamber unpacks Psalm 44, Knowing God When He Seems to Have Abandoned Us.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will dive into the Psalms in our new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Rachel Vontobel-Newman unpacks Psalm 61.
🌿 Summer in the Psalms 🌿 Over the summer we will be diving into the Psalms in our brand new teaching series, Summer in the Psalms. This week Gemma unpacks Psalm 77, this psalm is all about trusting in God and His goodness in even the most troubled times. Join Gemma as she asks how this psalmist turns from his doubts to praise.
This week Phil wraps up our Ephesians series, by unpacking Ephesians 6.10-23. Focus for the passage: In the previous passage, Paul describes a counter-cultural Christian household (within his cultural setting), but in this passage he speaks of another reality that works against the unity and transformation of the church: the reality of evil as an active force and how we are to resist it. Importantly, Paul has referred to ‘spiritual powers/devil’ at numerous points in this letter (e.g. Ephesians 2.2, Ephesians 4.27), so Paul is not bringing in a new idea here, but addressing the idea in more depth.
This week Karen continues with part 8 of the Ephesians series, unpacking Ephesians 4.17-6.9. Paul uses the language of ‘taking off’ and ‘putting on’ or ‘formerly’ and ‘now’ to illustrate how we are to live our lives since we became followers of Jesus, including instructions for a Christian household living within the new humanity created in Christ (within Paul’s cultural setting).
This week Ruth continues with part 7 of the Ephesians series, unpacking Ephesians 4.1-16. This passage is about unity not uniformity. Paul is talking to those who were insiders in God’s story (the Jews), who may now seem like outsiders and, the outsiders (the Gentiles), who have become insiders. Despite their differences, together they have become part of a new family, a multi-ethnic community.
This week Viv continues with part 6 of the Ephesians series, unpacking Ephesians 3.1-21. Paul prays that we would be empowered by God’s love to live radically new lives, that look like those described in the next few chapters. Living like that on the outside springs from God’s work within us on the inside and the company we keep. So that we can say, "I have a new identity that God is forming in me, so I can trust God to help me live in a whole new way, and find encouragement from those around me".
In this podcast, Jose takes us through part three of our Ephesians series, made one in Christ. This week she unpacks Ephesians 1.15-23
This passage follows Paul’s incredible introduction where he has praised God for all he has done in Christ. In response (“for this reason”) Paul prays directly for those he’s writing to, for them to know the power of God. Paul’s prayer is as wide in scope and deep in beauty, speaking of our “glorious inheritance”, the “incomparable power”, and the authority of the risen Christ.
This week Steve takes us through part five of our Ephesians series, made one in Christ. This week he unpacks Ephesians 2:11-22
Following on from last week, where Paul continues speaking to those outsiders - like us - who have become part of the family of God, not only reconciled to God but to one another, not a multi-ethnic community, as though they were being built together into a new type of temple building.
This week Phil takes us through part four of our Ephesians series, made one in Christ. This week he unpacks Ephesians 2.1-10
Following on from his prayer, in this passage Paul retells a before and after story of those outside the Jewish faith who have come to know Jesus, who have joined a new community, the family of God, and who are now a part of a new story with work to do.
This week Christine takes us through part three of our Ephesians series, made one in Lucy. This week she unpacks Ephesians 1.15-23
This passage follows Paul’s incredible introduction where he has praised God for all he has done in Christ. In response (“for this reason”) Paul prays directly for those he’s writing to, for them to know the power of God. Paul’s prayer is as wide in scope and deep in beauty, speaking of our “glorious inheritance”, the “incomparable power”, and the authority of the risen Christ.
This week Christine takes us through part three of our Ephesians series, made one in Christ. This week she unpacks Ephesians 1.15-23
This passage follows Paul’s incredible introduction where he has praised God for all he has done in Christ. In response (“for this reason”) Paul prays directly for those he’s writing to, for them to know the power of God. Paul’s prayer is as wide in scope and deep in beauty, speaking of our “glorious inheritance”, the “incomparable power”, and the authority of the risen Christ.
This week Karen takes us through part two of our Ephesians series, made one in Christ. This week she unpacks Ephesians 1.3-14. Chapter 1 opens with a beautiful Jewish-style poem, in which Paul praises God the Father for the amazing things that he’s done through Christ Jesus. In whom, we find the grace of God. Verses 1.3-14 is a single sentence from Paul and uses different verbs over and over to gush about what God has done, including explicit references to the work of all three parts of the trinity: Father, Son and Spirit.
Ephesians: Made One in Christ (Part 1) - Steve Bateman - Vineyard61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church
Jo Frost ends our 'Being Human' sermon series. Part four looks at the last two cores: participation and presence. In this talk, Jo explores the story of personal perspective. Deconstruction, power dynamics but most of all – isolated chaos.
Jo Frost continues with our 'Being Human' sermon series. Part three, Connection. We looked at the second core aspect of the being human lens – Connection. We are image bearers of a loving and relational God. One who selflessly and fearlessly loves us and enables us to love others the same way.
Julia shares three truths that anchor and empower the Christian life: (1) Make Christ central, (2) Become a people of his presence and (3) Tend the garden of your heart.
Jo Frost continues with our 'Being Human' sermon series. Part two, Significance. To bear God’s image is to point creation back to Him. To know him and to make him known. We too are invited to hear from God, to know him and be known by him. Genuine self-knowledge begins by looking at God and noting how God is looking at us. It’s not about what you’ve done or haven’t done. What has been spoken over you or what you have believed about yourself? You cannot earn your significance or lose it. Your significance is not insecure. It is assured.
Jo starts off our new series on what does it mean to Be Human and how do we flourish in our humanity? How you start a story and how you end a story affects the story that you’re telling. Our story starts in a garden. But it ends in a city: A city where Life flows like a river, where healing grows on a tree, where tears are wiped away.
In this concluding message on the Kingdom of God, Steve talks about being constantly filled with the Spirit of God to enable us to partner with God in His transformation business.
From Preparation to Enthronement to Reign, Tabitha unpacks these stages that bring us to celebrating Easter and the Reign of Jesus on this day and every day going forward.
Do you feel as though the world isn’t as it should be? We are living between God’s D Day and VE Day in the reality of the Kingdom having broken through but not in all its fullness. Viv reminds us that the crucified King has defeated death and will one day return in complete victory.
The coming of Jesus marked the beginning of God’s rule and reign on the earth but why doesn’t it always look the way we think it should? Karen unpacks the characteristics of the Kingdom that help us recognise, receive and wrestle with this in our everyday lives.
What is this "Good News" that we hear Jesus talked about so much? Julia continues our series on Kingdom Come, starting by looking at Matthew 4 : 17 - 25.
As Christians, we need to recover our foundation story, and then place our individual stories within that Big Story. Mike opens our series "Kingdom Come" with The Story of the Kingdom.
In this cost of living crisis, will our response be one driven by fear or trust in God? Viv & Steve talk about what it means to be a generous community and reflect the generosity that God has extravagantly shown us. If you feel called to join in head to https://vineyard61.org/give/
God’s unanswered invitation to Jonah to truly understand his grace becomes an invitation to you and me to do the same! Phil ends our series on the book of Jonah with chapter 4.
God loves showing us mercy and completing His plans not through our strength, but through our weakness. He loves giving us second chances. Christine continues our series on Jonah - looking at Jonah 3:1-10 and sharing some of her story.
No matter where you go or what you do, you can’t escape God! Andy continues our series on the book of Jonah with Jonah 2:1-10.
When we hear Jonah, we probably think Whale - but in seeing the great fish have we missed the great God in the book of Jonah? Mike opens this 4 week series with Jonah 1:1-17 - Jonah runs but God follows.
God's presence is with us, wherever we go; as we serve our city and as we gather together. Steve wraps up The Power of Church series with 'Presence'.
The Church functions in different ways at different times, sometimes as an Army, a Home, a Hospital or a School. Each one of us has a part to play every time we gather. From our Battersea site, Tabitha continues our series on The Power of Church.
The Church functions in different ways at different times, sometimes as an Army, a Home, a Hospital or a School. Each one of us has a part to play every time we gather. From our Balham site, Karen continues our series on The Power of Church.
Why do we gather & What is church all about? Viv opens our new series "The Power of Church" with the Purpose of church. "We're coming to the throne of grace with confidence - Together."
From our West Side site, Kelsey talks about The Light in the Darkness from John 1 and how we can let the light into our lives this Christmas[NB: The sound is a little crackly - but the talk is excellent so keep listening!]
From our Battersea site, Sarah talks about The Light in the Darkness from John 1 and how we can let the light into our lives this Christmas
From our Balham site, Mike talks about The Light in the Darkness from John 1 and how we can let the light into our lives this Christmas
Phil lands our Counterfeit gods series, talking through Philippians 2 : 5-11 and reminds us to look again at Who is on the throne of our lives? Is it us, or is it God?
God says hold everything lightly, be prepared to let everything go, except my hand. In this talk Christine encourages us to become generous people of God as she speaks from 2 Corinthians 8: 1-13.
How tight of a grip are we holding on our money? Viv continues our Counterfeit gods series pointing us to Luke 16: 13-15.
Continuing our Counterfeit gods series, Andy & Jo look at how marriage could be an idol. They draw from the story of Jacob, Leah & Rachel in Genesis 29
Although relationships are a good thing, do they become an idol or an ultimate thing? In this talk from our Counterfeit gods series, Mike unpacks romanticism, puritanism & what the gospel has to say.
Looking at Hebrews 3: 12-14, Georgia continues our Counterfeit Gods series with this talk on Love: Singleness.
In this talk from Big Church Oct 22, Zeke powerfully asks "Who or What is on the throne of your heart?" We worship what we love, and we love what we worship.
How do we identify our idols? & what do we do once we find there might be one? Mike kicks off this new series on Counterfiet Gods with: The Idol Factory: Identifying & Resisting Rival Gods.
In this talk Karen explores 'How to live a prayerful life'. When Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray, he taught them not just what to say, but how to see the world in a whole new way.
Steve continues sharing the current vision for V61 with the 'Season of Consecration' and what that means for us both individually and as a church family.
Our vision of the church is born out of Isaiah 61 and so Viv looks back at Isaiah 6 to see what formed Isaiah's mission. He saw the Lord, which gave him the strength to face the cultural crisis at the time - how much more do we need this today?
Over this Summer Series, we have been hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this final talk, Ruth Allier-Dugdale speaks about Ruth.
Over this Summer Series, we will be hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this talk, Kelsey Thornton speaks about Hagar.
Over this Summer Series, we will be hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this talk, Julia Day speaks about Moses.
Over this Summer Series, we will be hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this talk, Isaac Hiorns speaks about Samuel.
Over this Summer Series, we will be hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this talk, Shakira Adigun-Boaye speaks about Joseph.
Over this Summer Series, we will be hearing from a variety of speakers talking about People of the Old Testament. In this talk, Jono van Deventer speaks about Joshua.
In this talk, Steve talks to us about not becoming a cynic but instead leaning into Jesus. Not standing on the sidelines but getting on the pitch while humbling ourselves.
The God of all grace calls us to overcome the daily battle with the enemy with Jesus on our winning team. In this talk, Viv finishes our series on 1 Peter with 1 Peter 4:12 - 5:14.
Are we just tourists or are we ambassadors for Jesus? In this talk, Andy continues our series on 1 Peter, Living Faithful with 1 Peter 3:8 - 4:11.
Val & Rosie, from our West Side site, are the Facilitators of RTK - a community of people, who have been affected in some way by knife crime. In this talk, they share all about RTK and the heart behind it.
Karen Continues our series on 1 Peter, we look at some difficult passages on authority and submission, and ask: what did it mean to live faithfully then, and what it might mean for us today?
How should Christians respond when we experience trials and rejection because of our faith? Phil explores Peter's answer to this by looking at not only what Peter calls us to do, but crucially how he invites us to do it. Expect to hear from Howard Thurman, Scot Knight, Carmen Joy Imes, Henri Nouwen...and Beatrix Potter.
How does it make you feel that your future gives angels FOMO? In this talk, Christine continues our series on 1 Peter, Living Faithful with 1 Peter 1 verses 3-12.
How do we remain faithful in the world? How do we live our lives in the world and yet not be of the world, maintaining our Christian distinctiveness? In this talk, Mike opens the series based on 1 Peter and how it acts as an incredible resource to us today as we seek to understand & respond to these questions.
Many people struggle today with the legacy of Christianity: has it been complicit in privileging ‘whiteness,’ whether in its history or current practices? Alexander addresses the complexities of these questions, acknowledging where Christians have got it very wrong, as well as considering what Jesus and the Bible really have to say about it.
Modern Science has greatly impacted human existence. We understand the human body better than ever before and are able to explore the natural world further than ever before. Yet, some think Science can tell us much more than just how the world works: it is able to answer every and any question that we have. Is this true? Or are there significant questions that require other types of expertise? Can Science answer the God question?
Why bring God into it? Can’t we simply aim to help and not harm others, to respect and be kind to others? In this talk, Mike explores if “be good” or “be kind” is the end of the matter, or if the Christian worldview has something more valuable to add in discovering meaning and purpose in life.
Many people have good questions about Jesus being the exclusive way to God. For example: In our complicated, interconnected & pluralistic modern world, is it right to see Jesus as the only way to God? Why can’t God just welcome sincere people who seek him from any point of view or religious system? Isn’t it arrogant to say that one religion is right over another?
A common question in suffering is, "Why" But, to whom or what are we directing the question? After briefly exploring responses from various belief systems, Mike leads us in considering the unique response of hope and meaning found in the Christian worldview.
In this talk, Amy speaks about the concern that Christianity’s outdated approach to life is viewed as harmful and oppressive, particularly for Women. Is this true? Or does Jesus & those that follow him promote an equality and peace that benefits individuals and society?
We encounter Jesus after he has been resurrected from the dead. In this talk, Julia considers the significance of the Easter story: Jesus has defeated death, thus proving his claims true and providing an unshakeable, enduring hope for us in life.
We stand before Jesus as he hangs on the cross. In this talk, Viv considers the brutality of the ancient crucifixion practice, and what it highlights about the lengths God will go to offer us forgiveness. Because of the cross of Christ, we are welcomed in and forgiven.
We join Jesus as he moves closer to the culmination of his whole life’s purpose. We are heading towards the crucifixion. In this talk, Steve considers the first scene in this process: Jesus in the Garden, engaged in agonised and vulnerable prayer to His Father. It is a moment of profound suffering, as well as of great significance. We see Jesus as our substitute in this moment - taking on our suffering - as well as an example to us of how to remain faithful to God in suffering.
We join Jesus on the dusty road into Jericho as he meets a man named Zacchaeus. In this talk, Zeke looks at Luke 19:1-10 and shows through this story that Jesus’ plan is to seek, save and send us. Jesus calls us to come as we are, but doesn’t leave us as we are.
We join Jesus in this profound conversation with a Samaritan outcast. Looking at John 4:1-29, Rob explores how you can come to Jesus and be filled, so you can live out your God-given purpose. We are not designed to live from an empty cup.
We join Jesus in his wilderness moment. In his Gospel, Matthew describes a dramatic showdown between Jesus and a figure called ‘the devil.’ Mike opens our 6-week series, ‘Journeys with Jesus,’ by considering the importance of this contest - speaking of who the ‘devil’ is, the tests he deploys, and the significance of Jesus’ victory in the wilderness.
Guest Speaker Putty Putman teaches on our relationship with God and navigating this season and culture around us as we partner with him.
In this talk, Jo concludes our series on Exodus by exploring the idea of formation from the passage Ex 19:1-11. Focusing on the invitation of God for the Israelites to become a kingdom of priests, she takes us on a journey from a garden to a city, considering what the kingdom of God is, what it means to be human and how we respond to God’s invitation to partner with him today.
Phil continues our series in Exodus by exploring the Passover events of Exodus 11 and 12. He unpacks the substance and timing of the blood of the lamb, explores the significance of the Passover event to Jesus, and invites us to consider what it all means for us as Christians today.
In this talk, Karen Sturrock continues our series on the Book of Exodus covering the ten plagues (chapters 6-11) and the theme of liberation. She reviews the story in its original context, why it mattered to the first followers of Jesus and what it reveals about how truly free we are today.
It all starts with ‘revelation,’ as we are introduced to the self-revealing God who moves to free, form and dwell with a people. In this talk, Mike introduces our new series on the Book of Exodus by giving an overview of its contents. Picking up on its four main themes - revelation, liberation, redemption, and formation - he lays a foundation for what is to come.
In this talk, Charlotte Trefusis unpacks how there is freedom and transformation to be found in God’s presence and that we need to live deliberately and choose Him despite distractions.
Have we fallen asleep in the area of purity? What is purity of heart and how do we wake up to having pure hearts? In this talk, Viv looks at Matthew 5 v 8 and suggests some ways to run back to the Father who is waiting and watching for us.
What do you need to wake up to in 2022? Jesus is inviting you to wake up to Him as the Lion and the Lamb this year. In this talk, Viv & Steve pull from Psalm 24 and remind you that Jesus is calling you to step out of the old season and into the new.
Have we fallen asleep to what we have our hands? It's the word of God! In this talk Phil Sital-Singh starts our Wake Up January series teaching from Jesus’ own words (in Luke 8) on what it might take for us to wake up to the Bible in 2022.
Christians throughout history have called 'looking forward to Christmas' "Advent", a time of waiting and preparation and as part of that preparation, Phil Sital-Singh looks at what it means to say “God with us.”
In the final week of our Discipleship Series, Mike speaks about the commission given to followers of Jesus. In Mt. 28:16-20, Jesus simply commands us: “Go… make disciples.” It is the privilege of every Christian to respond to this, and play an active part in continuing the mission of God.
In the second week of our Discipleship Series, Zeke Rink reflects on the cost of following Jesus. In Matthew. 16:21-27, Jesus refers to this as ‘taking up your cross.’ Yes, this is a journey filled with joy, but also with moments of great sacrifice, endurance and cost.
Where is your treasure? Viv Bateman challenges us with Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 v 19-21 about where our treasure is and encourages us to join in with His adventure with our money.
In Matthew 4:17-22, we see Jesus’ call to the first disciples: ‘follow me.’ In this talk, Mike Day outlines what discipleship is and what it means to be a disciple, who follows Jesus in every season.
In this talk, Karen Sturrock explores what it means to Worship together as a community with God at the centre and unpacks the 5 Values of worship at V61.
In this talk, Kenny Temowo continues our series focused on Worship. To worship is to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open the heart to the love of God — William Temple
In this talk Julia Day shares some of her story and the power of worship within her life. She explores and challenges us on how praising God impacts our lives as we worship.
In this talk, SP Rowe walks us through how we worship a God we know and who wants to be found by us. God is seeking worshippers who worship Him and enjoy Him forever!
In this talk, Viv and Steve explain the vision for Vineyard 61. With exciting announcements and a view of where we feel lead in this season of reset. God is in the transformation business and we get to join in.
Viv Bateman talks us through how we have to be filled again with the Spirit of God to fulfil our mandate as a church. Thank goodness the transformation business starts with Him!
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In this talk, Steve Bateman starts a new series about the Transformation business of God and how we get to join in with that in this new changing season.
In this talk Alexander McLean unpacks Psalm 90, focusing on verse 10, reflecting on how encountering death can teach us how to live.
In this talk, Rob explores the balance between God's justice and His mercy in Psalm 51, written after David's affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, her husband in 2 Samuel 11. A right view of God means we understand this perfect balance between the two and this leads our responses in repentance and gratitude.
In this talk, Mike Day speaks to our human tendency to always follow something. Specifically, King David in Psalm 23 calls us to follow the Lord as our Shepherd. Whatever season we are in, it is the presence of the Shepherd God that makes the difference.
Njoki shares about her personal experience and how this Psalm of David helped her in the last year to have hope in the promises of God for her life and yours.
Lu unpacks her journey of intimacy with Jesus from over 9 months whilst studying at Bethel's School of Supernatural Ministry. She focuses on Psalm 63 to share on the importance of thirsting after God.
Danny shares with us on how to read the Psalm in the Bible and meditate on what God is saying to you through them.
This is a story all about how Phil's prayers got flip turned upside down. In this 25mins, if you'll give him the floor, he tells us his journey with Psalm 84.
Andy unpacks Psalm 133 as part of the new summer series on the psalms. What does it mean for us to be unified as a local church; as a church across the city; and as a global church?
Karen Sturrock - Resilient Disciples: I’m Still Standing! - 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 - 4.07.21 by Vineyard 61 Church
Jo's talk about how we share our gifts and manage our actions with love in community trains us for when life gets hard and people don’t treat us well.
Many of life’s battles are won or lost in the mind. The process of metamorphosis is a vigorous one where we take captive our thoughts and ask God to reveal the truth and make sure that we feed on the truth of His word.
Aside from learning that it’s best not to wee in the bath, this week’s talk explores why we are to engage with suffering and how that leads us to be unshockable.
Will Firth - Resilient Disciples: Live like Jesus - Romans 6:1-11 - 30.05.21 by Vineyard 61 Church
This week our focus has been on Romans 5 and Zeke encouraged us to think about who God is and who we have become in Christ Jesus.
This talk explores the inevitability of suffering and what it might mean for us as Vineyard 61 as we seek to live lives of love.
Kenny continues our theme of resilient disciples. Reminding us that God’s grace isn’t opposed to our effort. As such its when our action (e.g. prayer) meets God’s ever present grace, where we find ourselves at our most resilient.
God is not looking for perfection or self satisfaction, he is looking for our trust in him and his will to fulfil our deepest needs and desires.
Continuing our series on resilient disciples, Phil unpacks the social context and descriptions of sin in Romans 1 and 2. He explores what sin is, why sin is a problem, and how being aware of this problem can make us more resilient disciples.
Viv starts off our new sermon series on Resilient Disciples through the lens of Romans! By looking at Jeremiah 17 v 5-8 and Romans 8 v35-39 she unpacks what keeps us thriving even through difficult times.
Georgia takes a look at Jesus’ example of holding onto the big picture while walking through trial. Inspiring us to fight towards a place of connection with God when we have unanswered questions and are overcoming disillusionment and disappointment.
Elias shares with us John 12:1-11 when Jesus was anointed in Bethany and what that represents. Also challenge us to what we can leave in the Cross that is pushing us far from our relationship with God. Time might be your reason?
God has called us to be an Isaiah 61 church. It is who we are and we take it wherever we go. There are so many exciting things God is doing on the Compassion side of Vineyard61 and we can’t wait to hit the ground running.
Viv wraps up our series on rebuilding with Nehemiah and focuses on Nehemiah 9. This basically summarises the whole of the Old Testament with God’s compassion delivering us time after time. We are now the temple of the living God and he carries on pursuing us and enabling us to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, minds and souls.
An invitation to find refuge and strength in the joy of the Lord as we return and rebuild our lives and our community in the aftermath of the current pandemic.
Distraction often disrupts God’s rebuilding process in our lives . Let’s learn from the life of Nehemiah How can we persevere in a culture full of distractions?
Here is a message from SP with an overview of the story of Nehemiah that we have heard so far and how it relates to Jesus and the overarching narrative God is telling in the Old and New Testament. Could what God was looking for in the Old Testament be the same as what God is looking for in us here, today, in the time of the New Testament?
Georgia talks about Nehemiah’s origin story and the faith journey he takes to contend for God’s promise to the people of Israel. She explores topics of favour and God’s will and inspires us to embrace the inherited call on all of our lives to go into all the world and preach the good news of the gospel.
We engage in spiritual battle – But we should never get so distracted by fighting that we forget our main purpose is to rebuild. We fight the good fight of faith in the power of the Holy Spirit and with the sword of God’s Word so that we can build His kingdom with the trowel. And so Nehemiah and the people focused their minds on God.
Tabitha combats the biggest blockages when it comes to helping others. She leads us in creative ways to casting our burdens onto Jesus, and then once free, asking God, what can I do TODAY?
Continuing our series, Phil shows us how Nehemiah turned his sadness at Jerusalem's destroyed walls into an effective strategy to rebuild them. We are invited to follow the same steps in rebuilding our lives and church in 2021.
Viv talks from Nehemiah 1 where we find Nehemiah distraught about the state of Jerusalem. He is real with his grief, takes it to the Almighty God in prayer and determines to do something about it.
Viv shares a little of where we’ve come from in 2020 and where we are going as a church in 2021. Setting the scene for Nehemiah and inviting us to step out of our comfort zones and invite Jesus to come and resurrect and rebuild us.
Elias shares about how God can rebuild those parts in our life that look broken. Through his story and the book of Nehemiah he show us how important is to be open and vulnerable to other and close to God so He can rebuild in our lives, for us and for others.
This is the second of a two-part, advent message. The message explores Jesus’ return and the hope we have as Christians. Kenny looks at this through three questions: What does Jesus say about who we, really are? Where is time and history going? Where does that leave us today?
As we enter Advent, Phil takes us through the earliest written evidence of Jesus' human birth to remind us of the joy and the challenge to be found in 'God con carne'.
Do you sometimes feel a disconnect with God when you’re praying or reading your bible? Georgia talks about where God is when we experience silence and separation from Him and the strength of our prayers even when we don’t see God move immediately. She reminds us that it’s impossible for us to pray and have nothing happen and that God is always with us through every moment of our lives.
Andy Frost explores the context of revival and whether God could be doing something in this time that is helping us rediscover what it means to be his people.
God is not on pause. He is still working and we are called and invited to partner with Jesus - the Shepherd - as He pursues the one! Our Commission is still the same - our circumstances are just different. He wants to use all of us - including you - so don’t count yourself out!
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” -The 2 greatest commandments Jesus gave us are to love God and love others. Thats it. In this world of uncertainty, struggle and loss, NOW is the time to be loving and serving the people around us.
With all that is going on in the world right now, there has never been a more key moment to pray. Zeke encourages us as a community to pray as Jesus taught us. Let’s be a church and a community that begins to pray, seeking to learn and listen to our Heavenly Father, contending for a powerful move of the Spirit that we have never seen before in London and beyond.
Steve shares about the nature of faith and prayer from the example of Elijah shown in I Kings 18. The earliest revivals in human history was often was started by a small group of people praying, often ones and twos, often elderly women or earnest passionate individuals who knew their only option was to pray. Now is the time to pray: Persistently, Fervently and Faith-filled.
God longs to speak to us and one way He does that is through His word. Viv leads us in a Lectio Divina on Blind Bartimaeus.
Steve shares what it means Generosity for V61 based on the Gospel of John. Also its a chance to see in which areas and Charities is V61 Church investing on the community and worldwide.
Viv explores when Simon invites Jesus to his home and a woman pours her perfume over his feet. Jesus goes after impersonal religion, instead what really matters is that we believe in Him, love Him and have a personal and profound encounter with him.
Three ways to hold onto Christian Hope (1 Peter 3.15) In the second part of this teaching, Phil continues to explore how the Biblical authors teach us how we can hold onto our Christian hope in the most difficult of times.
Building from his own search for a more solid hope in these difficult times, Phil teaches through three foundational realities within the Bible on which Christian hope is based.
Steve gives a vision for V61's future and then ways we can be Together all in. A call to stir up hope and remind us in this moment of uncertainty, that we have this certain faith we carry within us. Our family business is, and will always be, evangelise or fossilise.
Phil takes us into Jesus' choice to spend 40 days in the desert alone in Luke 4 and the significance of what happened there. He explores what it can teach us about the role of the wilderness in our own formation as disciples of Christ.
Living a life of praise is not only the most enjoyable way to live, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to change your life. David Oyedepo says this, “When we pray, God answers, but when we praise, He steps in, in all His glory, might, power and awesomeness!” There is POWER in praise!!
Steve proposes that in all the trials and testing we are facing, God is burning away all of our the impurities in order to make us more like Jesus.
Viv talks from 1 Peter 4 v 12-19 on how God uses trials to show us where our trusts are, and He puts us through the fire until he can see his own image reflected in us. Jesus says in John 16 that in this life we will have troubles but that He has overcome the world!
Steve explores what happened after Pentecost as the early church model of meeting in Homes fuelled revival in the city. He proposes that this may be our homes could be the next and greatest model for V61.
What if church has become something that we go to or simply attend rather than something we embody? God is calling us to be the church where we are, making disciples and co-labouring with Christ as He builds his church and nothing can stop it.
Navigating our faith and future's during times of uncertainty and crisis. Yesterday was so fun - looking forward to when we can do it again!
Steve and Viv tell the story of how Vineyard 61 Church came into being, through various prophetic words and circumstances that came into place over a number of years. Isaiah 61 being central to the mission of the church.
Drawing on the Israelites experience in captivity in Babylon, this talk looks at how we can seize the opportunity of lockdown for the Kingdom.
Steve proposes ways we can cultivate the spiritual practice of communion during this season. Unpacking Matt 28:28-30 and the power of receiving forgiveness, he then leds everyone online in a time of partaking in communion.
Viv challenged us from Galatians 6 v 7-10 that we reap what we sow. Our lives aren’t on hold just because of lockdown. Who am I becoming at this time? What we sow in this time really matters.
Was Jesus lying, crazy or actually who He claimed to be- God-incarnate? And why should we care...? In this message, Jonny unpacks what Jesus’ divine claims mean for us today, and the eternal hope that His death and resurrection give us. Enjoy!
What does it look like to be a people of Hope in this time? Our Hope in Jesus can be an anchor for our souls.
What are you? You're a carrier. You're a faith spreader. You're a love giver. You're a hope dealer. Steve shares with you today a portion of scripture from the New Testament, it takes place in the Upper room, when the disciples are in lock down for fear, Jesus after his resurrection appears and breathes His peace and His power upon then. Receive this peace and power as you listen in too.
The Apostle Paul in uncertainty in his own life, unsure if he's ever going to see his friends or other believers again. He is really in social isolation, lock down and disconnection, but there's no discouragement. Steve explores how we can learn to be carriers of hope not fear during this time.
Speaking from Matthew 6 v 19-21,24, Malachi 3 v 8-10, Acts 2:44-45 and Acts 4:32-35, Viv talks about how we want to be a community that is marked by radical generosity, especially at this time of uncertainty.
Lu shares challenges us living a life of intercession is the basic call of Christian life. Lu looks at the importance of intercession and how we can create a life style of intercession.
Georgia talks about living intentionally within your capacity instead of existing in Auto Pilot.
To be a disciple we're learning to be like Jesus and patterning our lives to His model. Steve explores how we can balance our lives looking at 3 ways Jesus intentional balances relationships with His Father, His Spiritual Family and the world around Him.
Phil closes our Bible series by exploring this huge question through the lense of his own personal journey. Using both practical and Biblical examples, this teaching helps us all take the next step in reading the Bible for transformation rather than information."
Karen shares The story of the Bible which starts in a garden and ends in a city. But what happens in between? and why does it matter?
Viv takes a step back and asks how we can trust the bible in the first place. Looking at it from all different angles, we have to know we can trust it before using it as a standard for our lives.
On the series of the Bible in V61, Steve shares about Biblical Meditation as a key way to help in our emotional and mental health as also the answer to understand what God wants to do with our life. Plus five practical ways on how to meditate with the Bible.
In the V61 new series about the Bible Steve shares about how meditating with the Bible is key to help us with our emotional and mental Health, as also as the answer to understand what God want to do with/have for you. He also gives five practical ways to achieve Biblical meditation.
"Many Christians know the Bible is important but many of us still don't read it very often. Perhaps one of the reasons is that we don't actually know why. Phil opens our Bible series exploring a few key reasons why we should read the Bible in 2020.
Viv shares about how easy it is to miss the obvious and miss the Holy Spirit in the Christmas story. From Luke 1 we looked at what the Holy Spirit was up to with Zechariah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Simeon and ultimately with Mary and the incarnation of Jesus.
Elias shares about how the Holy Spirit is changing the world throw each one of us that are committed to share the Gospel of Jesus with others on your neighbourhood, city, country or were you are called in the world.
Peter encourage us to identify, activate and use the gifts that God has given to us through the Holy spirit.
If the kingdom has come and God is at work in the world, what does that look like and how can we join in? Thanks
Debby Wright who is the National Director of the Vineyard Churches UK&I talks about her journey with the Holy Spirit and how He comes in power to set people free. In Psalm 139 talks about how God knows us and created us and how He longs for us to have an encounter with Him to change our lives.
Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to live in us, but also to rest upon us. What’s the benefit, and how can we live a life full-to-overflowing of Holy Spirit? (DISCLAIMER: Sermon includes multiple references to Jeffrey the postman, which may trigger a spirit of offence)
Your future is as good as your prayer life — we get to influence our tomorrow when we partner with God in prayer. But how ought we to pray? Paul teaches us to pray in the Spirit. This means not only speaking in ‘tongues’, but allowing Holy Spirit to guide us when we pray.
At our 1st BIG Church gathering, Steve describes a vision of what would happen if the church had a reputation of not just great people coming TO church, but that great people come FROM the church!! He then unpacks the model of Isa 61, that the weak and broken who are restored by God then go and be good news, rebuilders of cities, extenders of the kingdom of God wherever they are.
Steve continues our series on 'Come Holy Spirit' and expands the person of the Holy Spirit. and how His holy job is not to make you Do more, but is to make you Be more. The Holy Spirit marks you with sonship and confirms our place in the family of God.
If we want to be people of the kingdom we must Change, become less like a child and welcome children and young people into our midst. As we do this we become the people God intended us to be.
Georgia for John 15 talks about When you don't understand what's happening in your life - choosing to trust God.
In this mini series of the God that wants to rescue us, Elias shares about when we are not willing to die to things that are between us and our relationship with God, when we get stuck in a comfort zone with no progress.
Phrases like "beauty for ashes" can be difficult to understand, Steve unpacks important the significance of ashes in biblical culture and proposes that we can't keep our own ashes and get the beauty that is promised to us.
Viv talked from Isaiah 61 v 3 about how God brings beauty from ashes, not from perfection and how we have to let God refine us in the fire so that his beauty can be seen in us.
Viv shares about how we need to be continually be filled with the Spirit of God in order to fulfil the mandate of Isaiah 61.
The Psalms are prayers packed with powerful promises that you are qualified by Jesus to receive. We look at and pray through the promises in Psalm 128 for a thriving life in family and work.
Holly through the Psalm 142 shares David's struggling and testimony on how we can speak to God in the middle of our suffering.
In life we all go through a cycle of joy and sadness before redemption. Even when we are in the darkness, God promises brighter days will come.
Often overlooked by Psalm 23, Psalm 24 is the "too long; didn't read" and teaches us the importance of accepting God into our lives and into our hearts.
Kristen dives into Psalm 27 and discusses what it looks like to have confidence in God and His calling on your life, even when fear creeps in.
Psalm 139 is cherished for telling us that we are 'fearfully and wonderfully made'. We often use it in Christian culture to promote attitudes like body positivity and self-esteem. While this isn't wrong, it does miss the point. This psalm is not about how wonderful we are - it's about how wonderful God is.
In this next edition of our ‘Summer in the Psalms’ series, James unpacks Psalm 23, giving a fresh perspective of God as a generous host inviting us to practice hospitality as a way of changing our communities.
A message on the Psalm of David that calls us to praise and forget not all his benefits, with a testimony of how God redeems.
Who is sitting at the table of your heart? Unpacking Psalm 1 offers insight and challenge to guard, govern and grow our hearts in relationship with God through Jesus.
Elias starts with the series "Summer in the Psalms" and shares the impact that the Psalm 27 of King David had in his life through one of his darkest times.
Whilst this verse might be an evangelist’s dream scripture, it offers a deeper challenge for those who already call themselves followers of Jesus. In the midst our culture, where so much divides us, Jesus calls us to surrender ourselves to the foolishness of the Cross to meet the real cry of a broken world.
Rahil shares about the last statement of Jesus encouraging us to develop a lifestyle of abiding in God throughout our day. Relying and depending on Him for our source of Joy, Peace, love and affirmation.
Jesus declares that through Him we can enter fully in the kingdom of God, so that we can live fully in relationship with Him. The future vision of hope healing and peace that we can read about in the book of Revelation is a present reality available to us all.
Steve carries on our series on the ‘I am’ saying of Jesus, looking at ‘I am the resurrection and the life’ in John 11. When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Jesus knew that by pulling his friend out of the grave it was going to put him in the grave. This is a sermon about death, suicide and the life that only Jesus brings.
Viv carries on the I am series by looking at when Jesus says I am the good shepherd from John 10 v 11-21. This is a text primarily about leadership and poses the question ‘who are we being led by?’
Holly shares about this IAM statement of Jesus and expose a world full of different ways and different truths to live your life by, and how can we trust and stand...by following him.
Steve Clifford who is the General Director of the evangelical alliance, talks about how to have a resilient faith in uncertain times.
Tabitha uses fun and abstract ideas to learn of how Jesus was the Light of the World, what that super power looked like, and how we too can harness and use that power of illumination.
At times, we find ourselves in dark situations and we can’t see clearly. Perhaps due to life’s circumstances or our own pride. This messages asks: what darkness in your life is attempting to hide God’s light? How can we as Jesus-followers expect to receive God’s hope and guidance in our lives?
Elias talks about the first of the seven "IAM" statements that Jesus said in the gospel of John: "I am the bread of life". The importance to understand that Jesus is the centre of our life, our saviour and that is actually the only thing that we need to worry about on our daily day.
It's easy to think that Jesus' statement about being the Bread of Life was a simple comforting metaphor, however Phil tries to explain how in that moment it was extremely controversial and challenging, and why it is just as challenging for us to hear today.
Steve starts this new series on the I AM sayings of Jesus by looking at what Jesus says about himself. By looking back at Exodus 3 and how God introduces himself and then forwarding 1400 years to when Jesus incredulously introduces himself the same way!
Viv talked about the resurrection of Jesus being the single most important event in world history and the fact that it is such good news because: The power of sin in our lives can be broken. There is life after death We can have life before death!
In another preach from the series when Jesus met, Elias shares about the conversation that Jesus had with the two criminals at the cross. Here we can reflect about compassion and if we are part of the mission of God to share about Jesus and salvation with non believers. (There is an scene of the movie Deadman Walking that is on the preach, please go this this link to see it https://vimeo.com/331966231
We're completing our series of "When Jesus met" and Phil takes us through one of the most confusing and misunderstood stories of Jesus aggressively clearing the temple at Passover. Is this simply a fit of anger from Jesus or something more significant, intentional, and profound?
We continuous on our series "When Jesus met" and this week Georgia shares about trusting the goodness of God in the challenge of giving up everything for him.
Followers of Jesus don't always know where they're going, but they always know who they're with!! When Jesus called His disciples to follow, they were leaving their comfort for uncertainty, everything that was familiar and natural for them. Steve unpacks how we are to live with this same radical example in order to be disciple-makers ourselves.
We continues on our series of "When Jesus met..." and this week Viv looks at Jesus’ character in relation to children and then our response to Him in complete trust and utter.
We're continuing our series of "When Jesus met" and on this occasion Karen shares about when Jesus met Mary and Martha in the midst of their mourning and grief. Karen preaches about how to find confidence in God whatever our circumstances.
We're continuing our series of "When Jesus met" and Holly talks about when Jesus met the woman at the well, and goes beyond gender, religion and sexuality to meet us exactly where we are today.
We're continuing our series of "when Jesus met" and this Sunday Zeke talks about Jesus encounter with Zacchaeus. Jesus will seek you, He will save you and He will send you. The sermon is about Intimacy that’s what we learn about his character, that he longs for intimacy
We're continuing our series of "when Jesus met" and this Sunday Steve talks about the woman who touched Jesus garment in Mark 5:21-34. Sometimes you allow pain to drive you AWAY from God. “Why won’t you take this away? Why won’t you heal me?” Steve suggests you to allow that pain to drive you TO God, not away from him.
We're continuing our series of "when Jesus met" and this Sunday Elias talks about when Jesus met Martha and Mary, and the importance of the only thing that we should be worried about, our relationship with God.
We're continuing our series of when Jesus met.... and this Sunday Georgia talks about when Jesus met the woman caught in adultery. John 8:1-11 talks about overcoming judgement and sin by understanding grace.
We're continuing our series of when Jesus met and this Sunday Viv talks about when Jesus met Thomas. Reading from John 20v 24-31, we look at what what Thomas' doubt was really about and how Jesus answered him with such grace. What is Jesus' response to our questions and how can we invite our friends and colleagues into more of Jesus' life?
Guest speaker Putty Putman visits us from across "The Pond" with a groundbreaking message and prophetic word for V61, Battersea, and London as a whole.
This is a message you do not want to miss!
For the second part of our series, Alexander takes us on the road to Jericho as Jesus comes into contact with a blind beggar named Bartimaeus.
How will Jesus respond to this man's plea for mercy? And what was this man willing to lay down to have that mercy?
May our love be rekindled all the more for this God who stops, becomes proximate and offers the very mercy we seek in the midst of our darkness. He calls to us.
We all have our own preconceived notions of who this man, Jesus Christ is. Was he God? Was he a prophet? Is he the promised Messiah?
As Phil kicks off our series "When Jesus Met..." we'll be looking at who this figure Jesus really was and how people's lives were metamorphosized by merely knowing him.
In this week's podcast, Phil will be introducing us to Peter; a man met with acceptance and love even in the midst of his betrayal and denial. Jesus just might be better than we ever thought or imagined!
In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus expresses to his followers that the Earth is ripe for harvest -- essentially, that people are ready for God and His kingdom to break in. Jesus' response to this statement was to immediately send out his disciples into the world sealed by the very same power and authority he ministered with.
In this week's podcast, Zeke re-introduces us to this very same progression. Will we respond as Christ did? Will we be a people who choose into this authority and proclaim and demonstrate the good news of Jesus Christ?
May you ever be challenged and inspired by this week's word!
The greatest challenge and yet greatest gift Christianity affords is to follow after Jesus. The truth of it is that we don't always know where that will take us or what we'll lay down in the process to see it through.
In this week's podcast, Georgia generously shares from her own life experiences letting us into her own personal struggles with this all or nothing call. Ultimately, sacrifice is the only way forward yet the truest doorway to joy.
Not just once but twice, Jesus called the disciples to throw their nets to the opposite side of their boats; even when it made no logical sense. But the results were enough to baffle the imagination and prove His lordship to them.
This same mysterious Jesus walks on the shores of our lives each and every day inviting us into a life of trust and obedience. The results are always His abundance for us, for others, and the entire world around us.
Listen in this week as Steve shares on John 21 and reminds us of our mandate as the Church to reach outside our four walls and wash the feet of our city. It is in this place of obedience that we will see the abundance of God manifested throughout our city.
Tune in for an unprecedented podcast as V61 commissions out the Battersea team and Steve relays God's heart for London and the church at large in 2019.
It's a call to all artist's, creatives, and entrepreneurs to build, sing, and bring colour to this magnificent city. God is calling His church outwards once again to get low, get imaginative, and serve the least of these.
As 2018 draws to a close and 2019 opens wide before us, join us as we take some time to testify to all that God has done in and around us this past year.
Listen in as Steve also gives a message of recalibration as we look to the New Year with all of our resolutions, hopes, and expectations. How will 2019 be different for you?
Even if you couldn't make it out for our annual Carol Service, we hope you'll enjoy Viv's message on "Immanuel: God With Us".
It's a blessed reminder of the extent God has truly gone too just to be with us. He is the God who not only walks with us but the one who actually became like one of us. This is what the Christmas season is all about.
Wrapping up our series on Living Free, Steve lays out one of the greatest challenges of following in the footsteps of Jesus: forgiving others. Sounds simple enough, right?
The truth is, whoever we are it's pretty fair to say that we've been hurt or offended a time or two. But what we do with that offense makes all the difference.
Tune in to this weeks final talk on the series and pursue your very own freedom.
Most things in the world revolve around this concept of money. It controls our economies, fuels our businesses, drives us to go and work each morning, and whether we'd like to say it or not, has a lot of power over our motives and emotions.
Jesus, actually had a lot to say about money. In fact, he talked more about that than anything else. And as Viv so poignantly shares in this weeks podcast; money has a lot to say about the nature of our hearts.
Join us this week we as we dive into the tricky subject of finances and explore what the Bible has to say about this often all too personal topic! Freedom can be found in our wallets and bank accounts as well!
Whether we are married, divorced, single, or seeking all of us can easily find ourselves attaching our status to our core identity; trying so desperately to draw comfort, security, significance, or love from a construct rather than our creator.
In this weeks podcast, Georgia relates her experiences to us all as she's had to work through the many challenges and insecurities each of us can face in and out of relationships; what the world has to say about self-worth in light of relationships, and what God has to say about it all.
Please enjoy the talk and may you find comfort, satisfaction, joy, and peace in Christ no matter your current affairs.
Depression is a reality that will most likely affect each and every one of us at some point or another. For some of us that reality might even be a present one. As Steve leads us into the scriptures we find that the great saints of old dealt with these same feelings of anxiety and depression; feelings that even had them reconsidering life itself.
But what does God have to say about these all too real feelings and emotions? And more importantly, how do we navigate our way out?
Listen in to find out!
Josiah and Heather Haddleton - Living free: Under the Chuppah - Song of songs 2:8-17, 3:6-11 by Vineyard 61 Church
Josiah and Heather Haddleton - Living free: Awakening Love - Song of songs 1&2:1-7 by Vineyard 61 Church
The word "Gospel"(an often quoted term in Christianity) is synonymous with the phrase "good news" -- a phrase often used to encapsulate the biblical narrative and the story of Jesus Christ. But what exactly is this "good news" the Bible so addresses and promises to yield to those who choose to accept it?
Kenny, in his debut preach goes straight to the heart of the matter and reveals what all of us so desperately want and need to hear. It's a message almost too good to be true, and one that must be heard to be believed.
Sex is everywhere. From films to magazines, adverts to social media we are constantly being bombarded with sex and how we should feel about it. Society tells us we're missing out without it and to get as much of it as often as we possibly can. Religion on the other hand wants to keep it all hush-hush and pretend like it doesn't even exist. But what exactly does the Bible have to say about it?
This week Steve & Viv take us on a provocative journey into the divine imagination of God and why He created sex. You may just be surprised by what you hear. Listen in and be amazed.
Is life meant to be more than just going through the motions? Is there more to Christianity than trying not to sin? Can we actually live a life on the other side of freedom?
In this weeks talk, Georgia shares more from her own personal story. What once bound her; what once held her hostage is now nothing more than a memory. Victory is just the beginning to this life with Jesus. Listen in and be encouraged as you too can enjoy this freedom!
Kicking off our latest series called "Living Free", Viv explores the differences between the post-modern approach vs. the biblical paradigm for freedom. She examines the ancient practice of the jubilee year, where the Jewish people would wipe away all debt, relinquish properties, free slaves, and let the land lie fallow. Now that we're in the modern age what does this mean for us? Has Christ' sacrifice opened the door for an endless Jubilee? Tune in to find out!
Continuing our vision series on Isaiah 61, Georgia shares her first hand experiences of how she's been used by God in the workplace. From healing miracles to conversions and supernatural favour, Georgia shares how you too can be a beacon of hope and a force for change in your work environment all while still being normal. We all have the capability to transform the atmosphere of our work room floor and it all begins with knowing who we are and what we carry. We are a naturally supernatural people.
Believe it or not, BVC just turned 3 years old, and with that we are going through a whole host of exciting transitions. As we move to being one church in multiple locations the need for a name that goes beyond geographical borders and that encapsulates our very DNA brings us to our decision to change our name to Vineyard 61 Church. The "61" coming from Isaiah 61: one of our favorite and most inspiring scripture passages.
Listen in this week as Viv reflects over the last three years and all that God has already accomplished through His church. Steve also draws our attention again to Isaiah 61 and what a life anointed by the Holy Spirit looks like in this bare and broken world.
There are so many things to be thankful for. And as we continue into this season of transition and growth lets remember to praise Him for all that He's done and is about to do.
We hear this word revival thrown around here and there, but what does it actually look like to live in a state of revival? And why was it so important to God that Jesus literally laid down his life for this very purpose?
Tune in this week as Steve shares practically from Isaiah 61 what it means to be in this new covenant under Christ and the lifestyle we get to partake of in the Spirit. Alle, also shares four ways to conduct continual fellowship with the Holy Spirit that leads to a life of healthiness and miracles.
Some stories are just too good not to share. This is Daisy's.
Listen in and be reminded of the power of prayer. It actually works!
Wrapping up our series on Characters of the Bible -- Paul invites us into the story of Hannah -- a woman who lays it all down for the sake of her Lord.
We all can relate to her story of a dream deffered. We all know what it's like to wait on God for our breakthrough. But would we be as willing to part with that very thing we'd been waiting and contending for? Could we trust God with those things that matter most to us?
Listen in for another challenging podcast that will leave you revisiting the promises and position of God within your own life.
Following the series of characters in the bible- the story of Hosea and God's exposing love.
"Sometimes we don't know what God's doing, and sometimes it doesn't make sense, but we know that He is at work, and to wait on Him we'll have a different perspective." -Elise
When one thinks of relatable characters, Habakkuk isn't usually the first person who comes to mind, but as Elise uncovers in this weeks podcast, Habakkuk knows exactly what it feels like to be right in the midst of struggle and to find himself questioning God, his faith, and his circumstances. How fitting, eh?
We may find we have more in common with Habakkuk then when ever thought before.
Tabitha continues in the series of characters from the bible. She reveals her 6 month struggle to like the character of David and yet how maybe he could understand God’s grace better than any of us.
What is accurately titled, "The Poison of Perfectionism"; Will shines a bright light on the epidemic of perfectionism within and outside of the church walls.
What some might consider a strength he points out its detrimental and harmful affects and the easily mistaken difference between what excellence is and what perfectionism actually is.
Join us for part 3 of our Characters of the Bible series as Addison introduces us to an often overlooked Old Testament hero, King Hezekiah: a man who intentionally denied the paths of his fore-fathers to re-connect a nation back to God.
Listen in and be inspired, challenged, and drawn to act just as King Hezekiah was. Enjoy the preach.
We continue our series on Characters from the Bible. Elias shared about Haggai and the prophecy that God told him to tell the Jews to rebuild the Temple of Solomon.
Steve shares about the role of Barnabas in the beginning of the new testament. How we can learn from him to focus not in the past of a person but in the future that holds on with Jesus.
Last talk from the series Kingdom of God. Steve shares with us about the hope that we have when we put our trust in God.
Part of the Kingdom series Viv Bateman talks about how to increase in the "now" of the kingdom. She shares about the healing power of confession and forgiveness.
Karen Sturrock - The Kingdom of God at work - 1 Peter 2:9&10 - 10.06.18 by Vineyard 61 Church
In this edition of Brave Talk three mystery guests share their stories as they've fought fiercely to overcome great obstacles of negative body image. From comfort eating to self loathing these ladies bravely share what most would keep under wraps. Listen in and be encouraged within your own journey as their victory can soon be yours as well.
Part of the tension of living in this Kingdom of the now and not yet means that we will encounter mystery. Sometimes we will experience troubles while at other moments we will experience incredible blessing. This simply doesn't mean that God chooses to change His mind or that He's a hopeless schizophrenic, but it reveals the true reality we find ourselves swept up into everyday.
In this weeks podcast, Viv, leads us through this present reality and how it has an affect on our prayers for healing and breakthrough. Hear from her years of experience and insight into why healing doesn't always happen even though Jesus has already provided for it.
One thing is for sure -- God is always good!
Healing was such an intrinsic part of Jesus' ministry on the Earth in His time. The gospel writers even felt it was so elementary to His persona and teachings that 1/5 of their written materials cover these events in detail.
This week Steve expounds on the unequivocal nature of God's heart towards healing. He not only teaches from a scriptural basis but from first hand experiences as well. As Jesus healed then, He surely heals now. Let your faith be restored as you hear story after story of God's goodness towards His people and His genuine hate for sickness and disease.
*Due to unforeseen technical difficulties our normal recording value was comprised. Apologies for the quality and the coughing. Please enjoy otherwise.
Jesus promised that in this life we would face troubles, and at times those troubles can seem almost insurmountable, but He also promised that He would never leave us or forsake us and that the battle is His.
From a place of extreme vulnerability, Georgia shares a personal story of how God met her right in the midst of her battle. Even in the face of potential loss she found that there was joy to be found and that Christ's victory was her victory. From this vantage point she could fight this battle and win. And from that very same vantage point we can in turn fight our battles as well!
Looking around us it doesn't take very long to recognize that the Earth is in a perpetual state of conflict: wars are being fought on multiple fronts; people are fighting for their lives amongst widespread disease, famine and poverty; racism, sexism, and religious oppression still run rampant in all manner of society, and drugs and gang violence continue to plague urban centers all over the planet.
What could be the cause of such evil? Could it be man's ever leaning towards power, greed, and hedonism or is there more to the story -- something else...something unseen.
Join us this week as Steve continues our sermon series on The Kingdom of God and explains the current reality we find ourselves in and the part we get to play amidst this Clash of the Kingdoms.
Baptism is something we are extremely enthusiastic about at BVC. We love seeing God's sons and daughters choose into His Son, Jesus through this outward expression of faith. But have you ever wondered why exactly we get baptised?
Join us this week as Terence explains the importance of baptism and the grand meaning behind this ancient ceremonial act. You'll find that it is way more than just a symbol!
God's desire for each and every one of us is that we would be fruitful in everything that we do. But with so many distractions vying for our attention and unhealthy mindsets detracting us from God's truth we often find ourselves caught up in emotional, mental, and spiritual blight.
Join in this week as Phil covers Jesus' Parable of the Soils and gives us a down to earth understanding of the passage and what Jesus intended for his listeners to take away from it about themselves as well as the Kingdom of God.
Living in a state of tension is not something that comes organically or comfortably to us. We like resolution. We want the antidote now!
But in this time between the Inauguration of the Kingdom of God and the Consummation of it we are stuck in the in-between. We are right smack dab in the middle of a war between conflicting kingdoms.
Jason Clark, Regional Leader over Vineyard London City Churches joins us for this thought provoking topic and challenges us on what bastard (illegitimate) kingdoms we might be casually aligning ourselves with.
Expect to be challenged, engaged, and moved to action. This is not a word to be missed!
At one point or another everyone has felt that feeling of being stuck in the in-between. Our vision is blurred, the end is nowhere in sight, and we can't quite remember why we've started on this road to begin with.
Continuing our series on The Kingdom of God, Karen hits home with with this message on the radical middle. As a kingdom people we are caught up in this tension of the now and the not yet. The kingdom is here but not yet in its fullness. We are made anew in Christ but the world around us is still broken and deteriorating.
Find out what this means for us in the 21st Century and how it's quite similar to what God communicated to the Israeli people over 2000 years ago through His prophets. We may find that the promise is better than we have even imagined or thought!
The Kingdom of God -- this golden thread sewn into the centerfold of the Bible is hinged on this one word: 'covenant'. From Genesis to Revelation we see this word played out and always with humanity on the breaking end of it. But God doesn't stop there. He continues to pursue us even though we break our side of the bargain time and time again. This is why we worship Him!
Tune in this week as Steve reminds us of this covenant keeping God that never stops pursuing us in love. As the Apostle John so poignantly points out, "We love because He first loved us". It's because of this love that we respond in turn with love and devotion, and it's because of this love that fear, worry, and anxiety all lose their power in the presence of our praise.
For the video link: https://thebibleproject.com/all-videos/?category=&q=covenant
Phil's back! And this time with the second talk in our series on The Kingdom of God.
Picking up where Steve left off, Phil presents us with a brilliant summation of the kingdom from an Old Testament perspective. From the Exodus to the Davidic Rulership of Israel -- to the diaspora after the destruction of Jerusalem -- to Daniel's vision -- Phil gives us a more general outline of how the Kingdom has been increasingly winding up towards completion even though times and events have suggested otherwise.
Be encouraged as we are reminded that the Kingdom is here and is only heightening in its fullness as the time of the King draws near!
What is The Kingdom of God? What does it look like when it shows up? And why is it relevant to me? All of these questions and more Steve answers as he kickstarts our next series on The Kingdom of God.
Even more specifically, what happens to anxiety, worry, and fear when confronted with The Kingdom of God and its King?
Tune in to find out!
Guest speaker James Rankine brings us a controversial message about the Church and it's purpose in this hour. Reflecting on the book of Acts, he draws our attention to the desperation and willingness of the early church to do whatever it took to see the message of Christ made famous. They were, as he put it, fire carriers.
So what does it mean to be the church in this hour? And what does it look like to be a "fire carrier"? Tune in and hear for yourself and be moved to respond!
Money has to be one of the touchiest subjects for people. It's where many of us find our sense of security, power, or identity. It's no wonder Jesus spoke so prevalently about the subject. But should an inanimate object have such influence over our emotions, let alone our personal sense of identity?
Join Viv as she dives into this matter and shares heaven's design for our lives in regards to finances and how giving generously actually opens up the abundance of God's freedom and favor over our lives. Giving has and will always remain a privilege and a joy for the giver! This is what we're intended for!
There are often misconceptions wrapped around the idea of holiness. Some of us mistakenly equate it singularly with sexual purity while others of us take more of an Old Testament approach towards striving and behavioral management. Neither of these are of course correct. So then, what is true holiness, and what does it look like to walk it out in today's day and age?
This week guest speaker Charlie Arbuthnot demystifies and clarifies this often danced around subject. He provides scriptural and experiential teaching on what a lifestyle of holiness is in light of the cross; that it is more about resting and realizing than it is about striving and depriving.
Thank you for tuning in to this weeks podcast!
You'll notice that this weeks message is more interactive than usual. Please take advantage of this. Feel free to pray along or receive the particular prophetic words that are given. God can minister to you and even heal you through just tuning in.
So whether you find that you're heart is being stirred to intercede for London, or you have unsaved loved ones who need Jesus, or even one of these powerful words of knowledge have some personal application -- take time and receive. Let's get interactive!
One of the finer mysteries of spirituality is this element of prayer. Not only is it meant to be our greatest access point to God but it is also our main mode of enacting God's will upon the earth. But why prayer? Why is prayer the means he chooses to reconcile the world back to Himself through?
In this weeks podcast Hannah McLean aims to answer these questions as she gives us a fuller understanding behind the practice of intercessory prayer. She points all fingers in all directions back to the cross where Jesus provided the initial and only necessary source of intercession. Every prayer, every request, and every supplication is empowered through his act of mediation between God and man.
"...Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
For nearly two thousand years this statement along with its accompanying text have been sung, quoted, and recited by Christ's followers. What is it exactly about The Lord's Prayer that has drawn in it's reciters for generations? Why did Jesus specifically say what he did when giving this instructional teaching?
In a masterful attempt to answer these questions and more, Karen takes us on a comprehensive journey to break down and thoroughly understand what Christ intended when he iterated these famous words of scripture. Be refreshed. Be moved. And most importantly be re-connected with this passage as it applies to us here and now today.
In a society and time where intellectualism reigns supreme it's not always easy to tap into our emotions. If anything, we'd like to intellectualize them as well. But when looking at the Psalms we see a whole different take on emotional vulnerability and expression.
Viv once again takes us there as she breaks down Psalm 3 bit by bit, emotion by emotion and applies it to present day circumstances. Listen in as she gives us practical application with how to handle the feelings and senses we experience on a day to day basis by looking to God and loving others.
Righteousness: what is it? Why does it matter? What does God have to say about it? And how does being righteous affect the world around us?
Follow Steve as he discusses what true righteousness really is, how it runs hand in hand with social justice, and how it points to the truth of who we really are.
As you listen, feel free to engage in your own way. As we symbolically shredded our negative aspects of personality, find a way that you too can physically let go of something.
Continuing his sermonette "Jesus, Welcome to the Mess" from BVC's Carol Service, Steve brings us back to the reality that life is messy. 2017 was of course, no exception. Many of us faced challenges of many kinds and are semi-expectant that 2018 may offer us similar push-backs. But even in the midst of these trials and tests God is moving upon our behalves.
Listen in as Steve leads us through Psalm 27 and invites us to heed the words of the psalmist..."Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Be encouraged and be inspired as you hear story after story of what God has been doing in the lives of those who have come to call BVC their home.
And be reminded; God is in the details of our lives -- working all things out for our good.
For nearly three hundred years now, churches have practiced the tradition of assembling and lighting the Christingle. Symbolizing Christ as the Light of the World -- it reminds us of just how lost we are without him.
Join Steve as he revisits this meaningful yet slightly quirky tradition as he walks us through step by step what each part of the Christingle signifies. Feel free to assemble your own at home and be reminded of just how significant this time of year really is.
Happy Christmas!
Leading up to our January launch of the House of Prayer, Terence continues our Prayer Series with an emphasis on fostering an attitude of expectancy within our prayer lives.
Listen in and be encouraged as he breaks down biblical truths and passages about how Jesus teaches us to approach prayer and how it's his good pleasure to respond to those prayers.
As we continue this season of Advent leading up to the holidays may we also be swept up in eager anticipation for what God wants to do in our lives today!
Continuing his series on spiritual formation, Alexander confronts the dilemma between action and contemplation. How do we, in fact, remain a people of peace even in the midst of so much busyness? What does it mean to be a peacemaker in our community or through our vocation?
Follow Alex as he transparently speaks from his own struggles and reflects upon John 20: 19-21 & 1 Corinthians 3: 5-7. What is the balanced perspective God wants to impart?
"Lord, teach us to pray..."
This is the only recorded account within the gospels where the disciples out-rightly ask Jesus to teach them how to do something. With that type of singularity in mind it should certainly grab our attention, even stir in us the same response for the tutelage of Christ: Lord ,teach us to pray.
Steve pinpoints that the root of Jesus' power and unmatched wisdom stemmed from his active and abundant prayer life and that his disciples would've noticed this.
Like he did with his very own disciples, he draws us into a deeper and more meaningful prayer life with the Father.
What was it about the temple scene that pushed Jesus to the absolute limit? What set him off? Why was he so willing to risk his life all for the sake of prayer?
Viv takes us back to the temple courts of Jesus' day and walks us through what Jesus saw; the alienation, the discrimination, sexism, and exploitation. All of these things literal barriers put in place by the sinful hearts of men to keep people from the presence of God. And what Jesus saw were the very things he came to dismantle. He would do anything to ensure his brothers and sisters the privilege of his Father's presence.
Today, these very same concepts come to disconnect us from God, but Jesus made a way through the sacrifice of his body so that we might find ourselves within the Holy of Holies, face to face with our Father and Creator.
"My Father's house is a house of prayer for all nations..."
Most of us are all too familiar with the Parable of the Good Samaritan. But have we ever taken the time to break down the story and peer through the eyes of each character. It may surprise you just how much you and I are quite similar to the priest or the Levite.
Join Phil as he concludes his three part series on The Heart of Obedience and challenges us with brand new insight into one of the most renowned yet overlooked parable of the gospels.
Picking up where he left off, Alexander continues his series on personal spiritual formation. Through the ancient practice of lectio divina he inspires us to look and process scripture in a whole different way.
As you listen take the time to reflect on the presented passage in a peaceful place and hear what God is saying to you through the text. You'll notice the passage is read multiple times. See if something significant and altogether singular stands out to you each and every time.
If you sadly missed this past Sunday with us here's a chance for you to listen in. Hear the testimonies of Coco & Tabitha and be reminded and refortified in your faith by their compelling stories of God's pursuing love and redemptive power.
He is alive. And He is making all things new!
There are often unpleasant or uncomfortable realities that as people we'd like to pretend don't exist or have any such impact on our lives, but as followers of Christ and fellow human beings shouldn't we have something to say about such injustices happening all around us? Don't we have a redemptive role to play in all of this?
As Karen draws our gaze to the harsh reality of human slavery, she begs us with this same question. She kindly reminds us of God's feelings towards such evils and how we as his people get to be a part of his redemptive plan to change things.
Now that we've been made aware what are we going to do about it?
The poor and marginalized have always been a people close to the heart of God. Woven throughout scripture He commands his priests, his kings, and his people to tend to the helpless, the destitute, the orphans, and the widows -- those powerless in the wake of society.
In light of this what does it mean for us? How are we defending the rights of the poor and subsequently seeing their needs met?
Listen in as Steve delivers a message straight from the heart of God or better yet, the "gut" of God. Find out just where the word for compassion comes from and how that affects the way we minister to the world around us today.
Over the course of this year God has been faithfully involved in and through the people and ministries of BVC. Listen in to story after story of those He has healed, pursued, revealed Himself to, and championed in their faith.
This podcast is a tribute to the goodness of God more than anything else. It is singularly because of His goodness that BVC remains an efficacious and necessary instrument to and for the people of Balham, Greater London, and beyond.
There is still so much more to come!
For many the word 'fear' has mostly negative connotations, and it's no wonder believers have such a hard time conceptualizing why we're instructed hundreds of times in scripture to fear the Lord. Even so, this is what we as children of God have been designed for. And if He has designed us for such things then there must be a healthy approach to it all.
Join Viv as she lays out the true reality of what fearing God actually means and looks like, and how this holy fear has promises and benefits attached to it. By the end we may discover it has way more to do with God's goodness and holiness than anything else.
"The fear of the Lord is not the opposite of love. It's what love is about." -Viv Bateman
In a brilliant expose, Phil links satirical stories from his own life along with biblical teaching to translate the nature of the 'obedient heart'.
Through comprehensive teaching, Phil gives us a clear portrayal of what obedience practically looks like in 6 key areas of our lives -- all of which, bedrock themselves upon the linchpin of relationship. He holds true to the fact that true obedience comes out of a place of relationship and not out of empty servitude. As Jesus once spoke, "If you love me, you will keep my commands..."
"Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give."
Echoing the words of Jesus, Steve reminds us of what we're packing as followers of Christ. Just as we have freely received from the bountiful depths of God's infinite power, we've also been commissioned to release that same power for the benefits of those around us.
Putting this into practice; Steve coaches us through the Biblical definition of words of knowledge and releases the congregation to participate with the Holy Spirit to give specific words and to pray over those those words are for.
As a listener, if you find that any words are applicable to you, receive them as your own. God is able and willing to heal you no matter your physical locale.
Finishing up our Summer in the Psalms series, Anna & Terence drive it home with an exposition on Psalm 91.
Taken from the point of view of a lover, they break down the declarative vows that God is, in fact, inviting us into a marriage type relationship where He gets to be the one that hides us, protects us, and satisfies us. Through classic American directness and vulnerability, they share from their own lives where self-sufficiency and trust in false messiahs has kept them at bay from experiencing the true fullness of their salvation through hearfelt openness and trust with Christ.
The awesome SP and Addison dive into Psalm 73 today unpacking how this Psalm impacts our lives today.
Phil finished our series on 'Born Identity' with a brilliantly visual and practical talk on how to walk out your identity and to keep putting on your true identity. Using some data on values, a powerpoint presentation, an easel and several T-shirts this was a powerful and inspiring sermon.
After two weeks away in Turkey, Steve brings us first-hand accounts of what it would've been like to visit 1st century Ephesus. We find that in many ways modern day London mirrors what Ephesus in Paul's day would've been like. And if Paul, one man, was able to turn a city upside-down with the gospel what does that mean for us? Can we also be a force for dramatic social change -- upsetting the forces of oppression in our land and beyond?
Wrapping up our series on Born Identity -- Hannah McLean dives into Paul's notable passage on spiritual warfare and the armor of God. She cleverly draws our attention to the reality that Jesus is, in fact, our armor, and when clothed with him, we are prepared to stand against the schemes of the enemy.
Charlie continued our series from Ephesians and gave a stunning talk of how we are to live out our born identity. We then wrote and nailed to the cross our sin, shame, past, pain and areas of unforgiveness, before taking communion together.
After a fun and exciting weekend away, Viv welcomes us back into our series on identity with a pair of fresh eyes. She eloquently unpacks Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3 -- drawing light to the omnipotent power of God which can do immeasurably more than all we ask or can even imagine.
Steve talks about Jesus washing His disciples as a model of us serving one another and bringing life to the city
Alexander talks about the importance of refuelling in order to fulfil all that God has called us to fulfil. He gives us practical ways of connecting with God regularly including leading us in the Daily Examen.
Karen talks from Isaiah 6 (Rev 4, 5) and paints a picture of the King on the throne and talks about worship being our highest priority - that through worship we see the King for who he is, and by spending time in his presence, we become like him, more effective at what we do, and receive what we need to be sent out.
Steve talks about the biblical basis for baptism and then we hear from Rudi and Fiona with their stories of transformation
Ed carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about being saved by Grace.
In the light of the recent terrorist attacks in London, Steve talks about choosing not to be afraid during times of crisis. This was followed by a time of prayer for politicians and the police.
Steve carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about prayer that changes things and changes the world.
Karen carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. She talks about how we are sealed with the Holy Spirit as a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance.
Steve carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about how we are forgiven and we can forgive others when we realise how much God loves us.
Viv carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. She talks about how we are redeemed and goes back to the story of Ruth and Boaz to illustrate how Jesus has redeemed us.
Viv carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about the way we are God's children and He removes our shame.
Viv carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about the way we are God's children and He removes our shame.
Steve carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about the way that God the Father adopts us and totally removes our shame.
Steve talks about the Resurrection on Easter Sunday and encourages us all to remember that Jesus is Alive!
Terence and Anna Sullivan share their amazing story about how they came to Balham Vineyard from the USA. They are here with an organisation called Greater Europe Mission and have fundraised to join us here at BVC for 3 years!
Steve carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about the way that God the Father gives us abundant grace and peace.
Steve carries on the series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians. He talks about the way that God sees us as Saints and Faithful rather than the way that society views us.
Steve introduces a new series based on Identity and discovering who God has made us to be through the book of Ephesians.
Karen talks to us about one of our core values as a church being that everyone gets to play and that God has poured out His Spirit on all people.
Steve talks about the importance of being baptised as an adult and then Livjia and Alistair share their stories too.
Karen talks to us about one of core values as a church being that God is Good. We have the opportunity to choose to trust even when times are tough.
Viv talks about us building a healthy community based on love. How to choose connection instead of distance and fear instead of love.
Steve sets out some of the vision for BVC for 2017 and goes through the signs of a spiritually healthy church based on the early church in Acts.
Steve sets out some of the vision for BVC for 2017 calling us to be rescuers of men and women and reminding us that the power of the Spirit that we carry has power to rewrite the story of our communities.
Steve sets out some of the vision for BVC for 2017 calling us to be rescuers of men and women and how as a church we want to look more like a battleship than a cruise ship.
Hannah leads us at the beginning of the year to remember what God has done over this past year and encouraging us from Joshua how to be thankful and remember all that God has done.
Steve uses the Christingle message to explain about how Jesus came to be the Light of the World at Christmas time.
At Christmas we remember when the son of God, in all his glory, chose to make himself vulnerable and be born as a human baby. Steve described what refugees go through and how we can respond by being generous and seeing them through Jesus' eyes. We also prayed for the clothes, relief and items we collected on behalf of Samara's Aid.
The founder of Samara's Aid, Samara Levy shares her story of how God called her to start this amazing charity, donating items to Syria and the Middle East
Hannah talks about what it means to not judge others, as part of the Sermon on the Mount series
Karen talks about what it means to seek God above all else, as part of the Sermon on the Mount series
Andy continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount and looks at worry and which Kingdom do we serve from an Upside Kingdom perspective.
Karen continues our series on the Sermon on the Mount and looks at murder, adultery, anger and loving your enemies from an Upside Kingdom perspective.
Steve talks briefly about baptism before hearing 3 amazing stories from Pollyanna, Steve and Albert who then get baptised
Viv looks at the Lords Prayer from the Sermon on the Mount, particularly with the emphasis on how we can forgive others
Viv looks at the Lords Prayer from the Sermon on the Mount, particularly with the emphasis on how we can forgive others
Steve tackles the subject of living with uncertainty, after the results of the Brexit vote a couple of days before.
Andy went deeper in our Alpha Film Series and looked at Why and How can I read the Bible.
Viv went deeper during our Alpha Film Series and looked at Luke 7 to ask the question Who is Jesus?
The Power of the Resurrection. Steve shared the good news that Jesus has risen and that Christianity is increasing because of the power.
Such a joy to baptise some amazing people. Steve gave a quick introduction to what is baptism and why do we still baptise people today.
Steve looked at The Great hall of Fame in Hebrews 11. They were ordinary flawed people who acted in faith despite their past and pleased God.
Author and internationally renowned ex Hindu Priest, Rahil Patel tolds his story of unexpected encounter with Jesus Christ.
Viv looked at how we learn how to live from a place a rest by leaning into Jesus. If 'His Yoke is easy', then what does that look like?
Steve described his passion for Song of Songs and how God can use His word to kiss you. We then gave our 'Love Cards' with scriptures and roses to everyone who came.
Steve spoke on the familiar parable 'The Prodigal Son', but from the perspective of the Running Father. The Scandal of Grace that God sprints towards us and forgives.
Steve described the difference between a Prisoner and Captive from Isaiah 61 and invited people to be free and give their lives to Jesus for the first time
Steve followed up from last weeks talk and described 'Focus' your mind and 2 Ways to Focus your mind. He used an illustration using a really long rope!!
Viv described how we can start to Renew our Minds (Rom 12:2) by FREEING our Minds and FEEDING our Minds
Continuing our Identity series, Steve looked at why we need to forgive ourselves and the fact that Jesus took on our sin and shame on the cross, so that we don't have to carry these around with us anymore.
Continuing our series on Identity...Steve looked at the power and the choice of forgiveness, using references from the life of Joseph and the unforgiving servant.
Steve kicked off a series on 'Identity' Using Jeremiah 1:4-10 and 1 John 1:7. We are all asking the question 'Who am I' and our answer to this question determines the lens that we look at our lives and the lens we look and approach God.
Johanna talked about Matthew 13:33 and the parable of The Leaven (Yeast). We then shared communion together.
Viv talked about The love of Father God and how do we see God and how we think God sees us.
Viv interviewed James and Jen Rankine from Cardiff Vineyard. Together they lead the South & Wales Vineyard Region and also head up The Cause to Live For, which includes two conferences each year, training Emerging Leaders and bringing together students, 20s and 30s for times of envisioning and encouragement.
Steve speaks about how to host God's presence and in doing so we bring life to those around us. "Heaven is cheering you on and wherever you are, you’re called to bring life, because you are carry the presence of God."
Mark told some amazing stories about the God who heals and unusual miracles. We then prayed for people to be healed.
Balham Vineyard hosted a weekend 'Healing on the Streets' conference led by Mark Marx in Sept 2015. After we went out we told stories of decisions people made to follow Jesus, healings and ways people stepped out of their comfort zones.
Balham Vineyard hosted a weekend 'Healing on the Streets' conference led by Mark Marx in Sept 2015.
Balham Vineyard hosted a weekend 'Healing on the Streets' conference led by Mark Marx in Sept 2015.
Balham Vineyard hosted a weekend 'Healing on the Streets' conference led by Mark Marx in Sept 2015.
Balham Vineyard hosted a weekend 'Healing on the Streets' conference led by Mark Marx in Sept 2015.
Viv and Steve shared some of their story and what led them to pursue seeing healing and miracles in normal everyday life.
Steve talked about the Story of God is found in Story of Jesus (After the discussion we prayed together for those wanting to)
Steve talked about the Story of God is found in Story of Jesus (then some discussion followed)