Acts 13: 4-43Barnabas and Paul set out on their journey, preaching in synagogues and demonstrating the Kingdom. From Paul we can learn how to share Jesus in relevant ways to our hearers and by using "what we have in our hands".

Acts 1-13: The Story So Far

Sep 15th, 2019

Acts 1:1-13:3Jim recaps the sermon series so far, taking a morning to look at some of the themes and challenges that run through the first 13 chapters of Acts.

Models of Leadership and Our Image of God

Sep 8th, 2019

Acts 12:19-13:3The death of Herod and the commissioning at Antioch are placed next to each other for the sake of contrast--they reveal the difference between earthly, and Kingdom leadership.

The Dog Next Door

Sep 3rd, 2019

Acts 12:1-19Peter escapes from prison and enjoys a comic interlude with his supporters.

Up the Antioch

Aug 25th, 2019

Acts 11:19-30In this passage we see the formation of the first multi-ethnic church. It's in this context that Barnabas brings Saul alongside for a foundational year of ministry.

Authentic Christianity

Aug 18th, 2019

Acts 11: 1-18In Peter’s confrontation with his critics, he strikes the humble tone of a witness, not a teacher, yet in these few verses he has much to teach us about living as authentic Christians in today’s world.

The First Gentile Converts

Jun 23rd, 2019

Acts 10:34-11:1Peter announces a certain kind of gospel message to a certain kind of audience. Attending to those details helps us to be better followers of the Gospel.

Anyone Can Come To God

Jun 16th, 2019

Acts 10:1-35In Acts 10, God throws open the doors to anyone who would come and meet Him. From working through an appointed people, to an anointing available to all people.

Get Filled and Carry On

Jun 9th, 2019

Acts 9:32-43Whether in times of violent opposition, or times of peaceful security, Peter gets on with the job of imitating Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Come As You Are

Jun 2nd, 2019

Acts 9:19-31The story of Saul after his conversion tells us of the importance of coming to God as we are, of allowing His Spirit to transform us and of the power that is in community.

The Spirit, Conversion, and Abundant Life

May 26th, 2019

Acts 9:1-19Paul's conversion shows us something about the power of the Spirit for personal change, and about how God prepares us for abundant life in His service.

Surrender

May 19th, 2019

Acts 8:26-40The story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch invites us to look back at the choice Jesus gives us. Will we surrender to Him?

Aiming for the "Radical Middle" Vineyard-Style

May 7th, 2019

Acts 8:4-25Simon the Magician shows the dangers of seeking the phenomena of the Holy Spirit without allowing Him to do his work of inner change. The Vineyard has a legacy of trying to navigate the tension between the outward physical signs of

Opposition and Scattering

Apr 28th, 2019

Acts 7:54-8:8At this stage in the book of Acts, we have opposition yet the scattering of the Early Church. What does this look like for us today?

Good Friday Reflection

Apr 19th, 2019

Mark 14:32-15:39Caitlin takes us on a journey of the events of Good Friday, from Jesus’ arrest, to his trial and crucifixion.

The Kingdom Belongs To Those Who Show Up

Apr 14th, 2019

Matthew 10:1-8Guest speaker Joel shares some stories of the Kingdom of God breaking in, in normal, even awkward, places.

Learn To Be Still

Apr 7th, 2019

Psalm 46:10The Bible is dotted throughout with injunctions to calm trust in God even when it seems impossible. How can we learn this skill in an age that forces us into a very different mindset?

Stephen's Stunning Speech

Mar 31st, 2019

Acts 7We talk about the meaning of Stephen's speech, the reason why he gets killed, and some lessons in training for the Church.

Seeking a God Encounter Like Stephen's

Mar 24th, 2019

Acts 6:8-15Stephen receives opposition for doing God’s stuff, but his relationship with God is such that His glory shines from Stephen’s face, and he points back to God in it all.

New Leaders in the Church

Mar 17th, 2019

Acts: 6:1-7The first new leaders in the church were for the compassion ministry, to share the load with the Apostles and to make sure everyone felt included.

God & Giving: "Pie Chart Sunday" Finance Update

Mar 10th, 2019

Matthew 6:19-24 We pause our series in Acts to take a look at the church’s finances, and what God says about money.

Take your orders from Jesus

Mar 7th, 2019

Acts 5:17-42When Jesus’ followers were put on trial for doing His stuff, and the authorities wanted to shut them down, they stayed focussed: they took their orders from Jesus.

Carriers of His Presence

Feb 24th, 2019

Acts 5:12-25God loves to use us to bringing about His plans on earth. But what does it look like when we partner with Him?

The Church: Holy and Purposeful

Feb 17th, 2019

Acts 4:32-5:11God has a purpose for our every possession. He invites us, with all that we have, to choose a life partnered with him. If we reject this choice, the consequences are dire.