Grapevine Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Grapevine Church
Grapevine is a community of believers in Rugby UK. Our mission is to worship and love God wholeheartedly, love others and teach deeply as we wait for the return of Jesus. We hope you enjoy our podcasts and please feel free to visit us at grapevinechurch.org
Learning Latin and answering questions such as Could Jesus Sin? Can We Be Sin Free? and What do we mean by Original Sin?
In this episode Phil & Anji discuss questions like...Has God finished with Israel? Has the church replaced Israel?
First part of a series on questions. Questions you wished you asked and questions you never thought of but wish you had. This week...Who Am I? and Is Manna and Breast Milk the Same Thing?
Who is the Great Multitude? Where have they come from and what do they do? All these questions and more are answered!
We need to be wise how we live. The Bible tells us to number our days rightly so we are encouraged to take time to spend time with God and let Him fill us.
Being a Triune God is what sets our God a part from all others. He is a Father from eternity and therefore His Son is eternal. The Godhead loves from eternity and has no need in Himself for us to love Him!
God speaks to us through His creation! When we look at the universe and the greatness of the Creator it causes us to praise Him. Psalm 19 encourages us to meditate on God, His works and His Word.
The sign for healing in the Old Testament was a serpent on a pole, commanded by God and made by Moses. What was the significance of this and what does it mean for us if we want to see more healings? An encouragement to exalt Jesus and humble ourselves.
In Revelation Chapter 6 six seals are opened. The beginning of God's judgement is released on the earth.
Today many struggle with their identity. For the believer it is even more important to know who we are in Jesus. So...who am I in relation to Jesus, the future, other believers and the things I can't control?
It is time to take time! We can so easily be distracted but God wants to give us tender hearts towards Him before anything else. His Word should be like a hammer, water and a sword to our hearts. Want to know more? Listen to the podcast!
God does not sleep or slumber. He sees everything even when we think our problems are too small. God's timing is perfect...He watches over all our ways and acts.
The conclusion of the genres of the Psalms. Looking at the Psalms of Kingship, Remembrance and Wisdom
Jesus is the "I Am" all the way through! When we get to know Him we get to know the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Good Shepherd, the Anointed King and so much more.
Our belief in God should be active and should come from knowing Him. Therefore we must diligently seek Him and believe that God responds to His people. It is time to come out of mediocrity and go back to the place of believing that God is wanting to do amazing things through us.
It is more imperative in our post Christian culture that we understand the truth of scripture. An in depth look at the meaning of reconciliation, justification and atonement.
Paul's words to Timothy are for us today. Are we godly people? Do we love well? Are we ready to speak the good news? An encouragement to fight the good fight and prepare for eternity now!
Exploring the genres of the Psalms and why it is helpful to identify them. This talk discusses the Psalms of lament and thanksgiving.
The spiritual world will supercede this one! There will be a time when many things will become obsolete and the "better things" will take their place.
The significance of Baptism from Adam and Eve to the present day. Why is it significant today and what to expect after we have been baptised.
1 Peter 1:3-12 We live in amazing times but our faith will be tested. Suffering will come but we have faith, a living hope and present love.
The Psalms express every human emotion... it is the book we go to when we want to praise, worship, pray and lament. Understanding the poetry and context of the Psalms can help us read them with more appreciation!
Jesus challenges the Pharisees and calls them out for their misunderstanding of the law. Jesus calls us to live righteous lives and to love God with all our heart and our neighbour as ourselves.
What God says about trouble, hardship and difficulty. Persecution and hardship are "normal" in the Christian life but what should our attitude be when we are suffering?
The 2 main things that stop us from resting is busyness and legalism so how do we rest in a God given way? We need to learn how to cultivate the capacity to hear God in times of stillness and quietness...then we will know rest.
God invests in us! He sees the potential in our lives and pours His love into each one of us. Therefore we can trust Him completely.
There is an invitation to come and feast at God's table. It is a table of joy, forgiveness, sonship, abundance and much more! He has called us to this table and to be a table for others. Are you ready?
Jesus values the steadfastness of the Philadelphian Church. Although they had little power He commends their "patient endurance" and rewards them.
The Bible tells us to have faith and believe but sometimes we find it difficult to trust God. Reasons why we might doubt God and weapons to fight fear and unbelief.
Jesus shows Himself to the Church in Philadelphia as the One who has the Key of David, who opens doors and no one can shut. What is this key and who has the authority to open and shut doors?
Rest is about trusting God. We need to allow Him to destroy the taskmasters and learn not to let them cling to us. Rest is about being free from slavery and realising that we are not God. It's harder than we think!
What should the family of God look like? We need to understand our part in this family and be responsible for it. It is important to know His word and spend time with our Father. When we come together we all have something to give!
To begin to understand the importance of rest or Shabbat we first must have a biblical understanding of work. It is in the context of work that we can begin to understand the importance of God's command to us to rest.
We know that God looks for the lost but we are also called to seek or look for Him. Seeking is a journey and God can take us to unexpected places. This is an encouragement to seek God's ways first then expect God to do more!
The seven spirits of God and the significance of the seven spirits in creation and the significance of the Menorah.
An in depth look at the term "pierced ears" A call to the importance of listening to God. We need to take time in our busy lives to listen to Him.
God knows the beginning and the end therefore He knows my destiny. The seasons come through our lives but He is with us in every step we take.
Everything we have comes from God and He supplies ALL our needs. We are called to offer everything we have to God but He out does us in giving!!
As Christians we are called to be different, to yoke ourselves to Jesus and abide in Him. How do we engage in living the way Jesus told us to?
There is a time to let go and a time to holdfast. How we discern what to let go of and what to cling on to.
The Church in Pergamum knew how to hold-fast to Jesus but there was compromise too in the Church. Jesus reveals Himself to this Church as the One who has the sharp two-edged sword so He tells them to repent of their compromise and live holy lives.
God is always calling us to go deeper with Him, to "Come up higher" to give us fresh revelation of who He is. He wants to show us His love for us so we can love others well. He also wants us to honour those who have taken the time to plant seeds in our lives.
Jesus reveals Himself to the Church in Smyrna as the First and Last and the One who died but came to life. This is to emphasise that no matter how great their suffering is their faithfulness will be rewarded.
The Bible tells us to be strong and very courageous. It is an attitude of heart and mind which we choose to take but how do we do it? How do we strenghthen ourselves and how do we fight for joy in the middle of turmoil?
God is a "sending" God and He sends us out to tell the good news of Jesus. The gospel is Jesus!
Why is sharing the good news about Jesus important? Jesus has complete confidence that He is the Saviour of the world therefore we should have that same confidence when talking to others.
An introduction to the book of revelation and the church in Ephesus. In addressing the 7 churches in Revelation Jesus chooses to use different titles for who He is...this is significant for each of the churches in Asia Minor.
As God's children we are called to "dwell" physically and spiritually. We need to be active in choosing our dwelling place in God. Looking at the lives of Sarah and Hagar and how these women found their dwelling places.
An update about what is happening in the Middle East at this time. What to pray and who to watch. As Christians we need to understand the signs of the times we are living in so we can be ready!
Genesis 32:28 has different translations. This betrays an interesting fact about the meaning of the word Israel.
The story of Jacob wrestling with God highlights God's faithfulness to us. We know that He will do us good and He never gives up on us. If His promises to Israel still stand then His promises to us stand also.
What God is saying for 2019. A season on learning to live as family and why this is significant for the End Times.
Forgiveness is a command from God and we need to choose to forgive. There is power and healing when we forgive those who have hurt us. How do we forgive? An in-depth look at the ministry of Bethel Sozo.
The significance of Jesus giving the keys of the kingdom to His disciples and to us. Looking at the authority the Pharisees had in Jesus time and the authority to forgive sin.
Confessions of a grumpy old man and the realisation that Jesus calls us to be salt and light in an ever increasing dark world.
The Bible is full of encouragement to remember. It is important for us to remember how hope-less we were before we knew God. It is the key to heartfelt worship and gratitude. If we remember this His grace will never cease to amaze us. Ephesians 2:11-12
A personal insight into the person of Jesus. Who is He and what does He look like? He's more than we can imagine but one day we will see Him face to face.
Recent teaching has said that we are special people loved by God. In many ways this is true but we are also very ordinary compared with the majesty of God. We are the nameless, faceless generation.
Jesus said "In my Father's house are many mansions..." What did He mean and what will the mansions look like?
The importance of remembering that everything we have comes from God. God calls us to an intimate relationship with Him. The result of this is abundant life. But as with all relationships we need to spend time cultivating this relationship.
An introduction to the letters sent by Peter preparing the believers for persecution.
Peter's encouragement to "The Elect", chosen by God.
The last talk in the Joseph series. The importance of faith and God's promises for us and for the generations to come.
Why did Jesus have more to say about hell than heaven? The story of the stoning of the woman who committed adultery is a reminder to us to remember what we've been rescued from!
The writer of Ecclesiastes tells us the everything has a season. Everything! There are seasons of the soul and we need to recognise what God is doing with us in each season. Some seasons are unexpected and those times are always a good reminder that God's ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts.
Satan promised Adam and Eve that they would gain from the knowledge of good and evil but they didn't. An examination of the consequences of Adam's sin in disobeying God.
Isaiah 35 is full of joy and celebration. This is God's promise to all who trust in Him. There is an abundance for all who walk on the highway to holiness.
What are we to believe about judging? Should we do it or shouldn't we? It sounds like Jesus and Paul disagree, is this right? Mythbuster 8
We are called to be Kingdom Shapers, this means God calls us to step out of our comfort zone to change the atmosphere around us. To do this we need vision, faith and action. Are you ready?
What is the living water Jesus promises and how does this change us? Examining the story of the Woman at the Well.
We are a Kingdom people, set apart for the Glory of God. An encouragement to keep holy in the culture we live in.
Mythbuster 7: What are the characteristics of God? Who is He? Is He male or female, do we view Him as the world does with a corrupt understanding or do we see Him as totally complete within Himself?
God knows everything about us! There is nothing hidden from Him - however He chooses not to remember our sins if we ask Him for forgiveness.
There are mountains that we can claim and boldly ask God for today… like Caleb.
Our Mountain may look impossible, there may be giants... prodigals, job, circumstances, health, families, unsaved friends and neighbours BUT let's be tenacious and cry to God “Give me this Mountain!!!!
An in depth study of what happened between Jesus dying on the cross and His resurrection. What does scripture teach us about those hours? You will be surprised!
Finding out about the connection between the Jewish Feast of Shavuot and Pentecost. And...finding out about the connection between Ruth, Yeshua and the final wedding feast.
An in depth look at Ephesians 1:3-4. What are the heavenly places, what does it mean to be chosen and much more!
Exploring what it means for Jew and Gentile to come together in unity. What was it really like in the early church and how difficult it was for the Messianic believers to accept that Yeshua came to be a light to the Gentiles too!
Part 3 of the Joseph Series. Genesis 39 and 40 tells the story of Joseph's imprisonment and the importance of interpreting dreams. God can speak to us in dreams so don't give up on the dreams and dreaming!
Going deeper into the parable of the ten virgins and the significance of the different aspects of ancients Jewish wedding customs. This is a call to wake up and get oil because our Bridegroom Yeshua is coming!
Exploring what it means for Jew and Gentile to come together in unity. What was it really like in the early church and how difficult it was for the Messianic believers to accept that Yeshua came to be a light to the Gentiles too!
Lessons to learn from David and Goliath. How God gives courage even in the humanly impossible times.
Mythbuster 6: The Biblical evidence of the connection between Passover and the Crucifixion and the Resurrection.
The good news is that Jesus changes lives! An encouragement to live for Him and talk to others about Him.
3rd and final part on Holiness. We are called to be holy like God so what does it look like in our everyday Christian walk?
Every day God is working out His purposes in us. All our days are numbered by Him therefore we should be honouring Him in every circumstance.
Mythbuster 5: Where does the idea of communion come from? What does it look like in scripture and what does it mean? It's not what you think!
2nd Part in the series on Joseph. How Joseph was prepared for destiny and having integrity in all circumstances.
The 2nd of 3 talks on Holiness. God is holy and merciful but He is also just. His justice never shows itself in injustice. He always does what is right.
God's heart is for no one to be lost to Him. He searches and finds those who want to be rescued and when He finds them there is such rejoicing in heaven! But who are the 99 He leaves to find the one who is lost?
Mythbuster 4
Is the covering doctrine true or not? An examination of church leadership and how it should work.
R.C. Sproul said this..."The human dilemma is this…God is holy and we are not!” Our everyday challenge is not to make God like us! He is a God who is near to each one of us but He is also a God who is dangerous, holy and completely "other than"
Mythbusters 3:
Tithing, a New Testament idea? A look into Old Testament thing and what they means for us today. It's not what you think!
The importance of the Feasts of the Lord. What God wants to teach us through the feasts about living as a community, living in freedom and declaring to the world that He is faithful.
We are invited to sit at the Table God has prepared for us.Looking at the importance of tables in the context of families and Psalm 23.
Mythbusters 2
When Jesus asked the disciples "who do you say I am?" the answer is all too familiar but what exactly did Jesus mean when he responded to Peter's answer? It's not what you think!!
The meaning of real peace and how it can affect our lives as we walk in this culture. This is the peace that passes all understanding - Shalom!
God has taken us out of slavery and brought us into the promised land but are we living there? The importance of remembering that God is the one who has redeemed us and brought us out of Egypt.
Talk on the day of Atonement and where the word originated. What is the significance of believers and why is a covering so important.
We have to choose to live by faith and be doers of the word. We are to listen to God and have faith that God "can" even if we can't. He is our Father and will see us through our desperate times.
It's Rosh Ha'Shana! What does that mean for us and what is the Lord saying in this New Year.
Life today is full of choice so how do we make right choices? We need to remember we are chosen by God and we need to choose Him and He will be with us.
Mythbusters 1
The shekinah that lives within us. The first in the series of Mythbusters.
It's so easy to weighed down with the worries and cares of this life yet Jesus wants us to give them to Him. Steve encourages us to live care-free lives with God.
How Peter's life reflected the likeness of Jesus. Modelling obedience, living in the Kingdom and being a servant.
Show me your glory! God loves to answer this prayer. No matter how we're feeling He will always answer.
Humility in the life of Moses, his relationship with God and Israel. The importance of The Tent of Meeting, the priesthood and serving God and others.
A talk given by one of our young people. How much courage do you have? What does courage mean to us as Christians and how do we grow in it?
An honest talk by Steve on our reaction to suffering - anger, guilt are a few of the emotions we go through. Is it OK to be angry at God?
Exodus 25:17ff - Looking at the Ark of the Covenant...how God designed it, what it contained and it's significance to Israel. Particularly exploring the sacrifice of atonement and the place of mercy.
Resurrection was prophesied many times in the Old Testament but why is the Resurrection necessary to our faith and what has it to do with atonement?
How faith moves in time! The eternal dimension of faith and our everyday walk with God.
Part 2 in the series in Romans. It's all about God's Son! His death and resurrection, His sonship and His lineage! Son of God and Son of Man.
Continuing the series on faith. How does faith impact our behaviour and what does it look like practically?
The place of the Law in the purposes of God. In what way did Jesus "fulfil" the Law? Is the Law still operational or irrelevant - or has it some other significance?
Looking again at God's amazing grace to us. What was achieved on the cross and how everything can be ours if we receive by faith.
Going back to the foundations of our beliefs looking at the meaning of faith, what it means to walk by faith and what blessings do we get when we do!
The story of Jonah can be so familiar we can miss the big picture. The Book of Jonah is a full of miracles and tells about a miracle working God who is slow to anger and swift to bless.
Paul tells us that the "One New Man" is a mystery but it is the coming together of Jews and Gentiles. This means the promises for Israel are our promises and what happens to Israel happens to us.
An overview of Islamic factions across the earth; what they believe, where they are based and how they try to come against Israel. If you want to know the difference between Sunni and Shiite, the muslim nations and the ruling parties then this podcast will tell you!
We can know the heart of God if we spend time with Him. Simeon and Anna had revelation of their Messiah because they stood in a place of worship and prayer. We can know like Anna and Simeon but also God knows! Whatever the Nations of the earth try to plan the Psalms tells us they plan in vain because ultimately God will have His way!
Is there a sense of anticipation and hope in the air? What are we looking forward to? Where does our hope lay? And as we wait how are we waiting and how are we living?
Teaching on the Holy Spirt and what He does and encouragement to stir up His gifts to us.
Taking some lessons about God and who He is from the Torah Portion "Lekh Lekha" (Go Forth Yourself!). How God revealed Himself to Abraham.
Teaching from Haggai...we need to ask God to teach us to number our days rightly. Steve teaches from the prophet Haggai about how to "Consider our ways..." (Haggai 1:5). What are our priorities and how do we make room for God in our busy lives?
God requires that we live differently. He sets us apart for a reason so that we can shine like stars in the Universe bringing His healing and His redemption. Romans 1 & 2
Church- Structure, Skills, Spadework and Snacks. Part 1 - A look at the role of apostles within the 5 Fold ministry.
2 Corinthians 3- 4 - What is Glory? How do we sense the glory of God and how does it transform us?
The last talk in the Ezekiel Series (Part 13). Looking at the last few chapters in Ezekiel.
Lesson to be learnt from the book of Obadiah and the significance of his prophecy today.
The Biblical view on death is so different from the world view! An encouragement for the church to get really real about death and dying
How does holiness work? What relevance is a sacrifice for sin? What difference does it make to us. So many questions and so many answers! Ezekiel 44. Part 11 in the Ezekiel series.
Ezekiel 37! The Valley of Dry Bones, is there anything new to learn? You'll be surprised! Ezekiel Series Part 10
Being like Jesus and what that really means...looking at His Humanity, Humility and Divinity.
God commands that we rest but how difficult is it in our culture? How to live the Kingdom life in our ever demanding environment.
As Christians what are we to think about the Brexit vote. How can we discern God's will? Is God interested in how we vote and if so how do we hear His voice?
Ezekiel Chapter 34...The Prince as the Shepherd of His people. Part 9 in the Ezekiel Series.
Ezekiel Chapter 24! Ezekiel wife dies and God tells him to do a very difficult thing. Part 8 in the Ezekiel series.
What are the crowns that we are told we will receive and what is the significance of Jesus' crown of thorns? An exploration into the meaning of crowns in scripture.
A personal testimony and encouragement to us all to rest, dwell and walk with our Father. As we go deeper with Him we will find forgiveness, peace, safety and joy.
We pray for revival, we believe it is coming BUT what does revival look like and what doesn't it look like!
Seeing the hidden things and more! Thoughts from I Corinthians 4. Part 4 in the 1 Corinthians Series
God created us to know Him and know His presence. A personal testimony - going deeper with God through art.
Jesus is with us always even when it seems that while we are going through the storms of life He is asleep in the boat!
How God prepares David after His promise to Him. God also looks to prepare us so we can carry the fulfilment of His promises in the right way.
One of the most unusual pictorial passages in the Bible explained. This talk was based on a keynote presentation -to view the slides click on the link below. Part 7 in the Ezekiel Series
What is God saying to us now? Whatever God has got for us in this season and whatever the season is the important thing is to keep our gaze fixed on Him.
1 Corinthians 1:17 - 2:16...The wisdom of God is not the wisdom of men! However if we know him we have the mind of Christ.
Despite Israel rebelling against God, God promises that He will remember His covenant with them. He will establish an everlasting covenant. Tucked away in Ezekiel 16 is God's promise of atonement for Israel. Part 6 in the Ezekiel Series
Job was a man whom God blessed and a man whom God tested. He had everything and lost everything and in the end God restored everything.
Maintaining and attaining the Spirit of Unity within the church family as we live a life worthy of the calling. Looking at how we cultivate a culture of honour in our relationships with each other and when we meet.
We need to encourage one another to be persistent in prayer but what happens if the answer is a long time in coming?
A challenge for the New Year is to pull down to earth all that God has promised and to recognise what God has done for us and in us. We need to understand also what God will do with Israel and to continue to pray in those promises for His people. Part 5 in the Ezekiel Series.
God is calling us to a new level of unity and it looks like family! It's costly, demanding and worth it. To do family right we need to know we are adopted, sons and heirs to all things. Are we ready for the journey?
The Christmas story should encourage us to praise Him even more! It's our future to join the angels in praising God.
The next part in the Ezekiel series. God shakes Israel so they will know that He is their God.
An introduction to apologetics looks at how Christians can be "prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.." Here we look at how we can answer some of those difficult questions and to give reasoned arguments for our faith...it's what Apologetics is all about!
God is with us all the time and answers our prayers all the time! Sometimes we need to stop and remind ourselves what He has done in our lives and realise that He has and is answering our prayers. This is a very personal and heartfelt message from Rachel.
Part 3 of the series in Ezekiel. The warning to the Watchmen and answering the question "Once saved always saved?"
God never gives a call without giving the Holy Spirit's ability to fulfill the call. Ezekiel Part 2
A look at the power of words, their destructiveness or their healing power...it's your choice!
Part 1: An introduction to Ezekiel...Who are the K'eruvim and what do they have to do with God's throne?
God's love is beyond compare even in the difficult times. An encouragement to trust His love.
Hebrews 12:18-24 The severity of the law and the freedom of the freedom and joy of the heavenly family.
We are invited to spend time with The King and worship Him so that we can shine as lights to the nations.
In a seemingly hopeless world we as God's people have hope through His mercy poured on us.
Obstacles that get in the way of our relationship with God and what we can do about them
The last of three talks on 1Corinthians 13:13 "So now faith, hope, and love abide, ...the greatest of these is love."
With modern technology and developments it is so easy to forget that God is still God. A lesson from Babel.
The second of three talks on 1Corinthians 13:13 "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."
Continuing the series, Words in Romans. The true meaning of propitiation...it's more than you think!
In this age of incredible change, especially in the way we communicate, how do we talk about Jesus? And how do live in the world as Christians?
The last few thoughts on Zechariah and the difference between the Millennial Reign and the New Heaven and Earth.
The Creator of heaven and earth is also the God who is involved in the smallest details of our lives.
The penultimate talk in the Zechariah series. Themes in Zechariah Chapters 12, 13 and 14
Suffering is an essential part in which the greatness and glory of God can be displayed.
Part 12 Zechariah learns that God's ways are not our ways. Jesus came the first time as a humble servant but when He comes again He will be the Conquering King.
Why Jesus had to return to the Father before the Holy Spirit came and what is His work now that He lives in us?
Zechariah- Part 11 The Lord contrasts Israel's past and future but there is a deeper promise of a Millennial Reign and we are to be encouraged
Part 10 God confronts the spirit of religion as He declares His right to rule His own city, his own land and His own people.
Talking about the Son...The Godhead have such a joy and love for and in each other that Jesus delighted in purchasing grace for us.
Our lives are filled with having to make decisions but the most important decision we have to make is to praise God in all things!
How the Father, Son and Holy Spirit relate to each other and the reasons why their relationship is important to us.
Part 9 Zechariah looks on while a priest is made a king - unheard of! But there is a man who will be both Priest and King and will build the Temple of the Lord.
Part 7 Zechariah's 6th & 7th visions. The beginning and the end of Babylon - God rules OK! God speaks about the sinful state of the people but the Lord God reigns.
Part 6 Prince Zerubbabel is responsible for building the temple but there is more to it and who is the gold lampstand?
Part 5 It's all in the turban. Representation, identification and permission. The restoration of priestly ministry.
Part 4 Zechariah's third vision of the night. God shows how He will take away Israel's sin. It's all about substitutionary atonement and double imputation!!
Part 3 God calls the exiles in Babylon back to the place He has chosen for them. In calling the exiles back God shows how He loves them and how He is jealous for His glory.
Part 2 Zechariah has 8 visions in one night. This is the first. God shows His Zeal for Zion.
An introduction to Zechariah. Who he was, the times he lived in and what God was saying to Israel.