What is it like to be part of a movement of renewal? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at some of Vineyard Church's history and some amazing highlights of renewal in the church and communities. Severn Vineyard's purpose is to contribute to the spiritual, social and cultural renewal of Bristol, but what does this mean for us in practice? Can we trust God to renew us personally so that our community and city can be renewed through us?

'Our Inheritance - Renewal' by Owen Lynch - March 1 2020

Can people know what God is like by looking at us? In this talk, Jimmy Rocks, who planted a Vineyard church with his family in Florianapolis, Brazil, looks at how God made us to give people a taste of his kingdom and to shine with his light in a world which is often dark. So how does God immerse us in his kingdom world and renew our minds and understanding of the world around us? This is more than ideas - it's practical and life-changing as God can use us to bring heaven to earth.

'You are salt and light' by Jimmy Rocks - March 8 2020

What difference would it make for us to meet Jesus after he rose from the dead? In this talk, Til Gerber, teaching pastor at Basel Vineyard in Switzerland, looks at what happened to Jesus' first followers when they did this. At first, they were downcast. Although they had heard Jesus' teaching, they did not recognise Jesus or understand what needed to happen. It was when he ate with them that they started to realise what he had been doing. In doing this, Jesus brought them community and healing for sharing with others. These followers would soon receive power to do this. Which group of disciples do you feel are like you: those who have heard Jesus but don't feel close, those who have eaten with the risen Jesus and want to grow in passion, or those already empowered and ready for mission?

'Our Inheritance - Meeting the risen Jesus' by Til Gerber - March 15 2020

How does God show us what it's like to be a great mother? This talk by Chriscelle Calladine was made for Mother's Day, March 22nd 2020, and given at Severn Vineyard's first virtual Sunday gathering. More info and followup discussion questions at https://www.severnvineyard.org/sunday-talks/2020/3/22/the-mother-heart-of-god-by-chriscelle-calladine-march-22-2020

'The Mother Heart of God' by Chriscelle Calladine - March 22 2020

What is ruling our world at the moment? This talk by Owen Lynch, part of Severn Vineyard's online service on Sunday 29th March, looks at the competing forces which lead us to fear greatly or share generously in a time of crisis. How is it possible to live in the reality (Kingdom) of God? Read more and get our guide for reflection and discussion at https://www.severnvineyard.org/sunday-talks/2020/3/28/our-inheritance-the-kingdom-of-god-by-owen-lynch-march-29-2020

'Our inheritance - the Kingdom of God' by Owen Lynch - March 29 2020

Are you ready for Easter with Jesus? In this talk, Mal Calladine looks at Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem through the four camera lenses of different gospel stories. Can we imagine ourselves in the crowd? How do we share our praise, gratitude and hope for the future, even in the face of death? Read more and join in with our discussion guide at https://www.severnvineyard.org/sunday-talks/2020/4/4/palm-sunday-entering-the-easter-story-by-mal-calladine-april-5-2020

'Palm Sunday - Entering the Easter Story' by Mal Calladine - April 5 2020

How would we like a leader who could defeat death? In this talk, Owen Lynch looks at what people expected from Jesus, and how his death on a cross crushed his followers' hopes. But that was not the end of the story, and on Easter Sunday we are celebrating what happened next. Now for us, what kind of life are we seeking? Is there life we can have now beyond the material we are collecting? If so, can Jesus lead us into life which is bigger than death?

‘Easter Sunday - Where, O Death, Is Your Victory?’ by Owen Lynch - April 12 2020

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