Kingdom Vineyard
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The Three Cats of Luke 12
April 21, 2024 09:30 - 17.9 MBLuke 12:1-12 The opening of Luke 12, coming just after the battle-lines are drawn between Jesus and the Pharisees, collects some of Jesus’ most important teaching on dealing with opposition, fear, and social pressures.
What does God say about money
April 07, 2024 09:30 - 16.4 MBMatthew 6:19-33 Jim shares a brief look at what Jesus says about money
Pie Chart Sunday: What does God say about money
April 07, 2024 09:30 - 16.4 MBMatthew 6:19-33 Jim shares a brief look at what Jesus says about money
A Handy Guide of How to Respond to the Resurrection
March 31, 2024 09:30 - 28.6 MBLuke 24:1-13, 33-49 Jim looks out how Jesus’ disciples responded to his rising from the dead, and suggests 4 steps for how we can respond to it, too.
When Darkness Reigns
March 29, 2024 19:00 - 20.7 MBMark 14:32-42, Luke 22:47-53 Through the Good Friday narrative, Carrie encourages us to embrace the crucified Jesus - the one who was not delivered out of darkness, but through it.
The Gentle King
March 24, 2024 10:30 - 18.7 MBLuke 19:28-46 Palm Sunday is a reminder to keep our eyes on Jesus, the Gentle King, and his way of Peace.
Woe Woe Woe
March 17, 2024 10:30 - 19.4 MBLuke 11:45-54 Looking at Jesus’ woes to the experts in the law, we ask the question, how do we respond Jesus when he shines His light into the darker areas of our lives?
A Normal Church
March 10, 2024 10:30 - 23.4 MBActs 14:19-28 Guest speaker Chuck Freeland, one of the Senior Pastors of Catalyst Vineyard and area leaders of the vineyards in Scotland, asks the question “what does a normal church look like?” and how does our church compare with the normal we see in the scriptures.
Let the Light In
March 03, 2024 10:30 - 25.1 MBLuke 11:33-44 You can take care of external behaviours without your heart being changed, but having your heart changed will lead to a natural change in external behaviours.
Clash of Kingdoms
February 18, 2024 10:30 - 25.6 MBLuke 11:14-26 In the "Beelzebul" controversy, Jesus urges his hearers to choose his side in the war against the darkness.
Keep it simple. Keep it real. Keep it up.
February 11, 2024 10:30 - 18 MBLuke 11:5-13 Some practical thoughts on persistent prayer. https://prayercourse.org/toolshed/ https://prayercourse.org/home/ Recommended books: How to Pray, Pete Greig God on Mute, Pete Greig Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster The Life You've Always Wanted, John Ortberg.
The Lord's Prayer
February 04, 2024 10:30 - 17.7 MBLuke 11:1-4 Luke’s version of this famous prayer is much shorter than the one commonly said in churches. Why is that, and how should we respond?
Keeping Our Eyes on Jesus
January 28, 2024 10:30 - 22.7 MBHebrews 12:1-3 Abi, Pastor of the St. Andrews Baptist Church, shared with us what he felt the Lord is saying to our church family in this season. He encouraged us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, shedding off anything that is getting our way, as we look to the joy set before us.
2024: The Light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it
January 21, 2024 10:30 - 26.6 MBJohn 1:5 Each year we ask the Lord what He would like our wee church family to focus on for the year. Jim shares what this looks like, why, and what the Lord has given us as an emphasis for 2024.
Come sit at My feet
January 14, 2024 10:30 - 17.2 MBLuke 10:38-42 Among the all-consuming nature of life, the story of Mary & Martha challenges us to put aside our distractions and our busyness to come and sit at the feet of Jesus.
The Good Samaritan (or the bad spiritual leaders)
January 07, 2024 10:30 - 18.7 MBLuke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan is explored through the context of loving God and abiding in him; with particular attention being paid to how we apply this today. The talk includes a video showing the work of a local charity, and an attempt to retell the parable as a children’s story.
Advent: The Suffering Servant
December 17, 2023 10:30 - 16.2 MBIsaiah 52:13-53:12 Continuing the theme of holding on to hope looking at the Old Testament prophecy regarding the Suffering Servant which found fulfilment in Jesus.
Advent: Hold on to Hope
December 10, 2023 10:30 - 22.1 MBJeremiah 29:1-14 In the darkest moments of life, we are counselled to acknowledge how hard things are, while clinging fast to the hope we have in God.
Advent: Waiting on God, with God
December 03, 2023 10:30 - 28.9 MBRevelation 21:1-27 What is the point of Advent? How can it help our relationship with God? Or how can missing out on advent and going straight to Christmas be a problem for our relationship with God? Jim opens up what Advent is and what we are waiting for, as we wait for God, with God.
Joyful return of the disciples
November 26, 2023 10:30 - 24.2 MBLuke 10:17-24 As the disciples return to Jesus with the joy at the thing’s they’ve done, Jesus himself rejoices, and takes another opportunity to teach.
Walk with me and Depend on me
November 19, 2023 10:30 - 31.4 MBLuke 10:1-16 We can take 9 principles for following Jesus, in our day-to-day lives, from this story of Him sending out 72 of His disciples on a mission trip 2000 years ago. Which of these 9 areas might the Lord be inviting you to readdress today?
Following Jesus
November 12, 2023 10:30 - 22.1 MBLuke 9:46-62 Up until now in Luke 9 we’ve learnt a lot about who Jesus is. This week we turn to the question that follows, who am I to be in light of who Jesus is?
Why and How Should we Pray?
October 29, 2023 10:30 - 24.4 MB2 chronicles 7:1-3, 12-18 God’s famous “If my people” promise, at the dedication of Solomon’s Temple remains as relevant and powerful for us today as it was to Ancient Israel then, and has much to teach us about the why and the how of prayer.
A Psalm for the End of the Day
October 22, 2023 09:30 - 19.8 MBPsalm 4 The Psalms show us life lived before God. Psalm 4 is a Psalm for the end of the day, giving us a pattern for taking the difficulties and disappointments of the day, landing them not in distraction but devotion and resting in sleep.
Jesus' Power, Authority, and Followers' Faith
October 15, 2023 09:30 - 30.1 MBLuke 9:37-45 Jesus is exasperated by the disciples "unbelief" as they try to deliver a boy from demonic oppression. Jesus has given us his power and authority, and looks for faith in his followers to "do the stuff" of the Kingdom of God.
The Glory Returns
October 08, 2023 09:30 - 20.6 MBLuke 9:28-36 Jesus climbs up a mountain, prays, and gets all shiny. It's a weird story. But it turns out to be an important key to understanding Luke's gospel, the whole Bible, and what God wants for humanity
“Who do you say I am?”
October 01, 2023 09:30 - 28.2 MBLuke 9:20-27 Jesus offers a vision of following him that is deeply challenging. Whether it is worth taking on or not depends entirely on one question: who do you say he is?
Community, Compassion, and Connection
September 24, 2023 09:30 - 18.6 MBLuke 9:10-20 In the well-known story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, once we look beyond the obvious, we can see clear evidence of His leadership, His values, and His power-source. Each speaks strongly of the kind of church we aim to be.
Training to Proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom
September 17, 2023 09:30 - 21.9 MBLuke 9:1-9 Luke's Gospel moves into its third phase, with Jesus' mission now growing exponentially with the gathering, equipping, and sending out of his discipleship group.
Cleansed
September 10, 2023 09:30 - 17.9 MBLuke 8:40-56 Looking at the encounter of Jesus with the woman with chronic bleeding and the raising of Jairus' daughter and relating them to the experience of women today.
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father
September 03, 2023 09:30 - 28.3 MBLuke 8:22-39 Luke records two stories of Jesus' amazing authority, over nature when he calms the storm, and then over an "army" of evil spirits as he frees the demonically oppressed man. Jim looks at what these stories tell us about Jesus.
Listen to His voice and do what He says
August 27, 2023 09:30 - 18.5 MBLuke 8:1-21 It is central to our calling as followers of Jesus to seek to hear his voice, and then do what he says. In this passage, Jesus explains that you can tell who hears his words and truly receives them, because their lives and actions are changed.
Faith, Forgiveness, and being found at Jesus' Feet
August 20, 2023 09:30 - 24.5 MBLuke 7:36-50 Luke tells us the story of a woman with astonishing faith, and a “should have known better” Pharisee who completely missed who Jesus was. Jim looks at faith and forgiveness in these two figures’ stories.
John the Baptist - Clearing the Path
June 25, 2023 10:00 - 15.3 MBLuke 7:24-35 Beginning with a brief overview of parallels between John the Baptist and Elijah, the focus shifts to a reflection on how the religious authorities responded to John’s message of repentance and Jesus’ teaching of the Kingdom. The talk concludes with 4 areas of application.
Are You the One?
June 18, 2023 09:30 - 17.6 MBLuke 7:18-23 Morag looks at the passage in Luke where John the Baptist asks Jesus, “Are You the one?”
A Compassionate Heart and a Fruitful Faith
June 11, 2023 09:30 - 21 MBLuke 7:1-17 A look at the stories of the Centurion’s Faith and the Widow’s son and asking what it looks like to have a compassionate heart in our every day lives.
What Kind of Tree?
June 04, 2023 09:30 - 15.8 MBLuke 6:43-49 A look at what it means to be fruitful, as we consider who we are following, and what kind of tree we are.
A Look at the Life of Barnabas
May 21, 2023 09:30 - 34.2 MBActs 12-13 Guest speaker, Andrew McNinch, pastor at Falkirk Vineyard, looks at the life and ministry of Barnabas, and what we can learn from it today.
Do we know what's good for us? Jesus' way of living.
May 14, 2023 09:30 - 22.8 MBBible Passage Jesus teaches his followers what living as his apprentices looks like - and it's a tough calling.
Blessing or Woe: Livin' on a Prayer
May 07, 2023 09:30 - 22.2 MBLuke 6:20-26 After healing many afflictions, Jesus now issues God's promise that those who suffer now and have been thrust upon the resources of God will not be abandoned, but will receive an internal inheritance.
The Exchange and the Invitation
April 30, 2023 09:30 - 14 MBLuke 6:12-19 Looking at Jesus' prayer life and the calling of the Apostles
Jealous, Generous, and Faith-full
April 23, 2023 09:30 - 16.2 MB1 Timothy 6:9-11 Each year at KV we share a financial update with the church, and take the opportunity to look at what God says about money. This year Jim looks at what it means that God is “jealous” for us, and generous with us.
Easter Sunday: What it means for us
April 09, 2023 09:30 - 24.5 MBMatthew 27:50-28:10 Jim shares what Easter Sunday means for us practically in our relationship with God, enthusing that ‘we dont stay dead’!
Meanness or Mercy: A Tale of Two Sabbaths
April 02, 2023 09:30 - 17.4 MBLuke 6:1-11 Toby continues our series in Luke, looking at the diverging paths between the teachings of Jesus, and the attitudes of the Pharisees.
When Our Eyes Meet His
March 26, 2023 09:30 - 16.3 MBLuke 5:27-39 In today’s passage, Jesus calls Levi to be his disciple and answers the questions of some concerned locals.
Healing: Bringing the Hope of Jesus to People who are in Need
March 19, 2023 11:30 - 32.5 MBLuke 5:17-26 Guest speaker Phil Drummond looks at a story where Jesus healed a paralysed man lowered through a roof, and invites and challenges us to receive God’s healing and share it with those around us who are in need.
Purification, Provocation, and Prayer
March 12, 2023 11:30 - 16.6 MBLuke 5:12-16 When Jesus touched the leper and made him clean, He reversed The Law. He can do the same for you!
The Miraculous Catch
March 05, 2023 10:30 - 20.8 MBLuke 5:1-11 In today’s story Jesus shows his divinity to Simon through a miraculous catch of fish. Caitlin dives into what this tells us about who Jesus is and what He is like.
The Authority of Jesus - Part One
February 26, 2023 10:30 - 16.5 MBLuke 4:31-44 Jesus shows his authority over demons and diseases and puts into action his Isaiah manifesto.
Jesus in His own words
February 12, 2023 10:30 - 19.8 MBLuke 4:14-30 As Jesus launches His ministry, who does He say He is? What does He say about His mission?