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Grace Vineyard Purley
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Grace Vineyard PurleyLearning to See Clearly - Matthew 7:1-12
Oliver brings us to the last chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, helping us to see clearly the way Jesus wants us to behave as followers of Christ.
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Priorities and Provision - Matthew 6:19-34
Jonny takes us into the next portion of the Sermon on the Mount looking at Matthew 6:19-34. What are our priorities and who do we look to for our provision.
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Matthew 6:1-18
Mark Stoneham continues the Sermon on the Mount series looking at what our heart attitude should be as we look at Giving, Prayer, and Fasting
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Sermon on the Mount – Oaths, Revenge and Love
Mark Visser continues to dig deeper into the body of the sermon, looking at three more areas of the Law that Jesus gives his perspective on how we, the…
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Sermon on the Mount - Fulfilment of the Law – Murder and Lust
Mark Visser takes us further into the meat of the message, looking at how Jesus came to fulfil the Law, not do away with it and what it means for his disciples…
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Sermon on the Mount - Salt and Light
We have finished the Beatitudes which are the text of the sermon, now we begin to get into the body of the sermon, with Gill looking at what it means for…
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The Righteous Persecuted receive the Kingdom of Heaven
Mark Stoneham concludes The Beatitudes section of the Sermon on the Mount as he looks the those that are persecuted for righteousness sake. How and where is it…
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The Peacemakers will be called Children of God
It is Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the early church, despite this, we continue with our series on The Sermon on the Mount…
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The Pure in Heart will See God
Jonny Rose takes us through the next Beatitude, looking at the Pure in Heart. What does it mean and how do we see God?
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Sermon on the Mount - The Merciful will be shown Mercy
In week five of the series on the Sermon on the Mount, Mark Visser looks at the fifth beatitude on mercy and being merciful. As sinners we deserve punishment…
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Sermon on the Mount - The Hungry and Thirsty will be Filled
Continuing the Sermon on the Mount series Mark Stoneham looks at the next Beatitude - Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness, for they will…
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Sermon on the Mount - The Meek will Inherit the Earth
Andy continues the Sermon on the Mount series looking at the third Beatitude - Blessed are the Meek for they will Inherit the Earth. What does it mean to be…
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Sermon on the Mount - Break My Heart for what Breaks Yours
The Beatitudes describe the character of one who is truly righteous, and who will experience kingdom life. It is a list of blessings the righteous person…
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Introduction to The Sermon On The Mount
Gill introduces the new sermon series and looks at the first of the Beatitudes.
Grace Vineyard PurleyResurrection Sunday
Resurrection Sunday is the most significant day in the Christian calendar, for without what happened today nearly 2000 years ago, we would have nothing to…
Grace Vineyard PurleyPalm Sunday - Dealing with Disappointment
Gill takes us through the pain and disappointment that many of the Jews felt with Jesus who arrived in Jerusalem as the King of the Jews, the Messiah, but a…
Grace Vineyard PurleyLent Meditations Week 6 - Journey To Forgiveness
In the last of these meditations, Gill takes us on the Journey to Forgiveness.
Grace Vineyard PurleyThe Roadmap to Salvation 3
Mark concludes the mini-series looking at the signposts along the way while walking with Jesus as he makes his way to Jerusalem for the Passover and his…
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Lent Meditation Week 5 - Journey Through The Storm
Gill looks at the storm that Paul went through on his way to Rome and helps us to navigate the storms that we face in life at present
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The Roadmap to Salvation 2
Mark takes us on the second leg of the journey of Jesus heading to Jerusalem and looks at 3 more signposts along the way.
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Lent Meditation Week 4 - Journey To The Hidden Place
Gill helps to take us on a Journey to the Hidden Place in God where we connect with Him
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The Roadmap to Salvation
Mark takes us on a journey looking at the signpost along the way as Jesus begins his journey to Jerusalem. We hear about child-like trust, belief, faith, and…
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Meditations For Lent Week 3 - Journey Through the Examen
This week Gill reflects on schooling during the lockdown and how it has put stress on teachers, pupils, and parents especially around the pressure of exams…
Grace Vineyard PurleyActs 27-28 A Life of Discipleship - to be Continued
Mark Stoneham concludes the series on the Book of Acts by taking us through the last two chapters. When we are facing storms, fear can rob us of our faith. We…
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Meditations for Lent - Week 2
A Journey Through Tears - Gill looks at what it means to hand over tears we have shed during the deep pain that we have experienced during lockdown.
Grace Vineyard PurleyActs 24-26 Paul’s Trials and Testimony
Mark Visser looks at Paul's trials in Caesarea and how his response is different in each of the trials. Why is this? What does this teach us today?
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Lent Meditations Week 1
At the start of Lent Gill reflects on how Jesus was taken into the wilderness.
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Acts 22 & 23 – Paul’s Citizenship and Mission
Mark takes us back to the series on the Book of Acts looking at chapters 22 and 23 where Paul finds himself in Jerusalem, once again being attacked by a mob of…
Grace Vineyard PurleyVineyard National Gathering Feedback
Normally the during the last week of January the Vineyard UK & Ireland hold the National Leaders Conference at Trent Vineyard in Nottingham. Due to Covid-19…
Grace Vineyard PurleyWhat Kind Of Church Do We Want To Be?
Mike Pilavachi from Soul Survivor, Watford is a special friend of the Vineyard church, and this morning he speaks to us about being the church that God wants…
Grace Vineyard PurleyThe Kingdom of God, Here, Now - Seriously?
The Kingdom of God has been unveiled for all to see. The kingdom of heaven is all about knowing the King. It is about Jesus and how you respond to him. Gill…
Grace Vineyard PurleyActs 20 - 21 I Give Up!
Andy continues the series on Acts looking at Acts chapters 20 & 21 looking at Paul's total surrender to God's will for his life by journeying to Jerusalem…
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Acts 19 - Paul in Ephesus
Mark Visser picks up again on the series on the Book of Acts, looking at chapter 19, where we find Paul the apostle on this third missionary trip in Ephesus.
Grace Vineyard PurleyFasting and Prayer
At the start of this new year we have been invited to participate in a time of Prayer and Fasting for 21 days. Most people know how to pray, but what do you…
Grace Vineyard PurleyAdvent 3 - Joy
Mark concludes our short Advent series looking at Joy. He looks at Mary & Joseph’s joy, the joy of the shepherds and angels, the Magi’s joy, and then how do we…
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Advent - Hope
This is the second week of Advent and Andy shares a message of Hope, speaking from experience and digging into the scripture he shares how we can have hope in…
Grace Vineyard PurleyADVENT – A SEASON OF WAITING, A SEASON OF FAITH
Advent begins the season of waiting. It’s the start of the Christian calendar as we await the coming of Christ, and ends on Christmas Eve with the celebration…
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Spiritual Formation - Rule of Life
Gill looks at how to establish a Rule of Life, to help us go deeper with God and to develop our spiritual practices so that we have a rhythm to our life with…
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Acts 18 - Life in the Spirit
Mark takes us on the next leg of the journey of Paul and his companions as he looks at three things - Fear, Faith & Following Christ
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Acts 17 Making the Unknown God Known
Mark continues the series on The Book of Acts looking at chapter 17. Peter and Silas find success in preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in the new towns they…
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Acts 16 - The Upside Down Journey
Mike looks at Acts 16 and does a comparison with The Lord Of The Rings as well as speaking from his own journey with the Lord. Who does God use to take the…
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Acts 15 - Disputes, Discussion and Decisions
Mark continues the series on the Book of Acts, looking at chapter 15. Paul & Barnabas are back in Antioch when some visitors from Jerusalem try to impose the…
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Acts 14 - Go and Faithfully Proclaim the Gospel
Jonny continues the series on the Book of Acts looking at chapter 14 at the second part of the first missionary journey of Paul & Barnabas where they…
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HOW TO LIVE WITH THE AUDIENCE OF ONE
Gill takes us on another journey of spiritual practices as she leads us in Visio Divina, Lectio Divina and Worship
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Acts 13 - Sent by God
As we continue the series in the Book of Acts, Mark Visser looks at the sending out of Barnabas and Saul. It is a pivotal chapter with a number of pivotal…
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Acts 12 - Peter's Miraculous Escape
After our combined service with Montpelier Church last week, Oliver continues the series on The Book of Acts, looking at chapter 12 where we learn about…
Grace Vineyard PurleyBeing One in Christ
Mark speaks about unity at the combined service of Grace Vineyard and Montpelier Church. Why is unity so important to God and the church? What are the benefits…
Grace Vineyard PurleyActs Chapter 11 - Making Disciples in Antioch
Who has been given the responsibility of making disciples? This is what Mark looks at as he explores Acts 11:19-30 where we see the Good News being taken…
Grace Vineyard PurleyActs Chapter 10 - Are You Listening
When people speak to you, do you really listen to them, or are you already thinking about your reply to them? When God speaks, can you hear him and do you…
Grace Vineyard PurleyMeditation 20 - What's So Amazing About Grace?
What is grace and what does it mean to live a grace-filled life? The two major causes of most emotional problems among Christians are these: The failure to…
Grace Vineyard PurleyThe Balm of Gilead
Are you feeling broken, sick, or oppressed or are you grieving during these times we are living in? What do you need at this time? Perhaps a balm to bring…
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Meditation 19 - Joy
Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit living in us, and Galatians encourages us to live by the Spirit and walk by the Spirit. So what is joy and how do we bear…
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The Sermon on the Mount - The House on the Rock
What is the foundation of your faith? Is your faith built on the solid rock of Jesus Christ or is it built on shifting sand? Mark Stoneham looks at Matthew…
Grace Vineyard PurleyMeditation 18 - Overcoming Disappointment & Discouragement
Have you ever felt disappointed or discouraged? I know I have, many times, and I’m sure you’ve felt the same. Most of the times it’s not that serious, and can…
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The Sermon on the Mount - Religious Activity or Personal Relationship with Jesus?
Looking at Matthew chapter 6, Jo Sutton continues our look at Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and challenges us to consider whether we are keeping up an appearance…
Grace Vineyard PurleyMeditation 17 - Ouch It Hurts!
What do you do when someone who claims to be a friend but then hurts you? How do you behave? Do you react and attack or do you behave like Jesus did when he…
Grace Vineyard PurleyThe Sermon on the Mount - Salt and Light
Mark begins our Summer mini-series on The Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew chapters 5,6 & 7. Today Mark looks at Matthew 5: 13-16 where Jesus speaks…
Grace Vineyard PurleyMeditation 16 - What Happens In The Wilderness
Has this time in lockdown felt like being in the wilderness? Has it felt empty and desolate? Are you missing all that was familiar and comfortable and known…
Grace Vineyard PurleyBarry and Julia Funnell - The Word For The World - Facing Your Giant
Barry and Julia Funnell work for The Word For The World, which is a Bible translation organization. They share what they do, there is then a short information…
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Meditation 15 - Let Us Pray
Does your prayer life feel cramped, dry, in need of more nourishing? Do you long for something more? Are you ready for more spacious, deeper ways to pray, ways…