Gainesville Vineyard Church: Recent Episodes
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Do we live in a time when it is our circumstances make it hard to see the way of Peace and how we’re supposed to follow Jesus?
When we hear the voice of the 'prophets,' how do we know they're telling the truth? How do we get back to truth when the voices get too loud and we 're in danger of losing our way?
Humans are made to worship, so what we worship really matters. Michael Raburn continues our series on Jeremiah and discussed the siege on the Capitol in Washington this week.
How can Jeremiah's imagery of an almond staff and a boiling pot help us understand our own context today?
A wrap up and review of our Kingdomtide series on the Sermon on the Mount and a challenge to live on the foundation it provides.
There's a lot to worry about in the world right now, much of it right at our doorstep. What does Jesus say about worry? And underneath it all, is the world still the very good place God created it to be?
How should Christians think about money and other earthly treasurers? What about all these arguments about Capitalism and Socialism? How do those affect how we live our lives?
The Lord's prayer isn't a mantra we recite, but a prayer that invites us into rhythms of resistance.
Jesus told us to love our neighbors. And our enemies. Is there a difference? And where do we fit in to the story of the Good Samaritan?
What does it mean to watch our oaths, letting our speech be yes and no? Do we owe each other honesty?
How seriously are we supposed to take the Sermon on the Mount and the commands we find it? Are we really supposed to give someone our underwear?
The sermon on the mount is a program for action, a blueprint for a new way to live. But its often misunderstood. This week: dealing with our anger.
How is the 'political' power of God's Kingdom different from that of the world's? And if its so different, how do Christians engage? Where does justice fit in? Michael Raburn kicks off our new series Kingdomtide, which will continue until Advent.
How important is it to share with others what Jesus has done in our life? And how exactly do we do that? Michael Raburns wraps up our series on Vineyard Values from John 4.
Jesus talks about sowing and reaping to his disciples in John 4. What's he talking about? How are we supposed to be reaping and sowing today?
Telling the truth is an act of worship and worshiping with the Spirit is an act of telling the truth. Michael Raburn shares from John 4.
Vineyard worship leaders from near and far share what they think when they hear the phrase 'worship in spirit and in truth.'
How do we become people who welcome others and seek justice? It starts with worshiping in God's presence.
It's not just that everyone GETS to play, but everyone MUST play. At every moment of our lives, there is something specific God has sent us to do.
One of the central values of the Vineyard from the beginning is that EVERYONE is empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve in God's Kingdom in any way that God calls them. Sadly, the Church has often tried to put restrictions on women and others that the Spirit simply doesn't recognize.
A centered-set community has a focus on Jesus that creates compassion for one another and 'sticky relationships' that persevere.
Who's in and who's out when it comes to community? How do we even define community when we're talking about the church? Find out what it means to be a 'centered set' community.
Sometimes God gives us a specific Word to share with someone else, like Jesus had for the Samaritan woman. But there are guidelines on how to do this well.
Real water? Living water? Are they the same thing? Can we be supernatural in a natural way? Continuing from John 4.
Michael Raburn shares from John 4 on how we ask God for the things we need, and what we should expect.
In the Vineyard, we recognize the gifts of God are always good....and seek to give them to each other.
'Doubting Thomas' is often held up as a negative example for people of faith. But what if that's all wrong?
Lead Pastors Michael and Amy Raburn discuss Mary Magdalene, the first to encounter the risen Jesus.
Michael Raburn talks with Prof. Brent Henderson about science, community and reading Scripture together.
Michael Raburn talks with Jacob Larson about food, hospitality, and caring for the person in front of you.
Michael Raburn talks with Dr. Karin Fields, PhD, LMHC about the fear, loss and grief many of us are experiencing at this time.
Each week in Lent we are pairing one of Jesus' sayings from the cross with a beatitude. This week: "Papa, I place my Spirit into your hands" "The pure-hearted are blessed because they will see God"
Each week in Lent we are pairing one of Jesus' sayings from the cross with a beatitude. This week: "It is finished." "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's heirs"
Each week in Lent we are pairing one of Jesus' sayings from the cross with a beatitude. This week: "I am so thirsty" "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice"
'My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?' (John 19:30) 'Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.' (Matt. 5:9)
“Woman, behold they son!”….”Behold they mother!” (John 19:26-27)”Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
Lent 2020 week 1: "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34)
Acting out the visit of the wise men, featuring another original song by our worship leaders.