River City Vineyard - Teachings
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Invited into Relationship with the Trinity- Steve Smith
July 14, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBBecoming Pure in Heart comes through relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Our Values: "God blesses the pure in heart" : Scott Tjernagel
June 30, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWe are identifying the values of our community. We have found them in the Beatitudes.
"God blesses the merciful"- Scott Tjernagel
June 23, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAll of us are in need of mercy. May we who follow Christ Jesus learn to receive mercy and to give mercy away with no strings attached.
We Deeply Desire to Live Upright Lives-Scott Tjernagel
June 09, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBLessons from History- Scott Tjernagel
May 19, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBWe find ourselves disoriented by political and ecclesiastical crisis over the past ten to twenty years. Gratefully, we can begin to reorient ourselves from lessons learned in the past by those in the Fourth Century who faced similar circumstances.
Values at the Center-Meekness- Scott Tjernagel
April 28, 2024 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMeekness is strength in facing the difficulties of this present age.
Center Set Ministry and the Values at the Middle-Scott Tjernagel
April 21, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBA special conversation with Bert and Evelyn Waggoner concerning the a center set approach to ministry, values, and much more.
Death is Defeated- Easter 2024- Scott Tjernagel
March 31, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBDoes death have a sting?
Palm Sunday: Our Humble King- Molly Smith
March 24, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBPalm Sunday is the beginning of Passion Week. What a great opportunity to focus on the humility and self-sacrificing love of Jesus which triumphs over all principalities, powers, and empires.
Our Values at the Middle: Mourning Human Suffering- Scott Tjernagel
March 17, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe live in the Between Times. We still experience the suffering of this present age, "an aeon of suffering," and at the same time "taste the powers of the age to come." We refuse to ignore the reality of human suffering or dismiss that suffering by heartless theologies. We are "those who mourn."
Our Values at the Middle: Humility- Scott Tjernagel
March 10, 2024 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWe practice a center-set approach to ministry. We are discerning the values toward which our community is drawn in this season.
The Journey Toward a Prophetic Witness- Scott Tjernagel
February 25, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBAre we lawyers or prophets? Will we retreat into religious legalism or serve as the prophetic conscience of our culture? Which way does Jesus lead us?
The Journey of Lent- Otto Gallaher
February 18, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWhat is the meaning of Lent? What are we to do?
The Authority of the Values at the Center- Scott Tjernagel
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn a center set approach to ministry, the authority is found in the values at the center toward which all in the community are encouraged to move toward. Along with prioritizing relationship over rules, the values at the center hold things together in a center-set community.
Union with the Divine
January 14, 2024 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBHow do we live in the moment united with God?
To Change Our World-Otto Gallaher
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBMerry Christmas. Our world is in desperate need of change. What can we who follow Jesus do to help?
Blessed are the Peacemakers- Scott Tjernagel
October 15, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBPart of the salt and the light we are to share with the world is Peacemaking. In light of the outbreak of hostility in the Middle East, we want to encourage others to come along with our community in the pursuit of reconciliation and a just peace between Palestine and Israel.
"Freedom or Love" Jersak, Chapter 3- Scott Tjernagel
May 28, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOur Journey through A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak
"UnChristlike Images of God" Jersak, Chapter 2- Scott Tjernagel
May 21, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBJourney through A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak
“What is God Like?” Jersak, Chapter 1- Scott Tjernagel
May 14, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBOur community has been on an adventure of reading A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak. We have been covering one chapter a week. Each week’s conversation is directed by one of our teaching leaders followed by comments and questions by our in-person and on-line community. Our purpose for this journey with Bradley has been to make sure we are telling the best story of the Good News of Jesus. We have noticed that too often we leave the basic story line of the Bible and begin to add partic...
Learning to Love without Passing Judgement-Steve Smith
April 30, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBLove God. Love others in the same ways you love yourself. Even love your enemies. Since God is love. Love is the main word and action of the faith of those who follow Jesus. Better to spend time loving rather than judging!
Caring for the Vulnerable-Dianne Garcia
April 23, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBAs a community we have an opportunity to serve an asylum seeker. The truth is we have the heart to help, but we do not know how to do this. Pastor Dianne is further ahead of us on this journey and has wonderful encouragement for us and for anyone else who has the heart for a compassionate response to those seeking asylum.
Self-denial for the Sake of the Gospel- Scott Tjernagel
February 26, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSelf-denial in the Gospel is not meant to be an end in itself. What does self-denial for the sake of following Jesus look like?
A Community Rhythm of Prayer- Scott Tjernagel
February 12, 2023 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWe are preparing for Lent. This morning we are suggesting a Community Rhythm of Prayer for the Lenten Season. All are welcome to join in prayer with us. Let us know if you do by writing [email protected].
Epiphany of Emmanuel- Steve Smith
January 29, 2023 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBEpiphany of Peace & Justice-Marianne Smith
January 22, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBEpiphany Sunday- Scott Tjernagel
January 08, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAdvent Peace- Otto Gallaher
December 04, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHow do we live the peace of Christ internally and externally? Here are a few ideas.
Advent Hope- Scott Tjernagel
November 27, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWithout darkness we cannot recognize light. In a similar way we cannot know hope without experiencing hopelessness. We will step into the pit of despair this morning so that we may experience the hope of Messiah
A Rule Of Life- Scott Tjernagel
October 30, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBServing the Poor- Scott Tjernagel
May 22, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWe want to continue the ministry of Jesus by serving the poor. We, also, have a wonderful heritage in the Vineyard of service to the poor. As we move toward owning a home close to a neighborhood of obvious need, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to empower us for service to others.
Jesus is Lord-Steve Smith
May 08, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWhat do we mean when we say, “Jesus is Lord”? What does Jesus have in mind when we use the title, “Lord”? Enjoy the listen.
Life Out of the Tomb- Scott, Steve, Otto
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBAfter a season of discernment, we have a future idea of moving closer to our neighbors and serving with the love and care of Jesus.
What Does Jesus' Death Reveal About His Life?- Scott Tjernagel
April 17, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBA dead person raised from death to life is spectacular. Nothing compares to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. However, there is so much happening in the cross and the resurrection worthy of taking note. Give a listen. Hope you are encouraged.
The Courageous Entry- Scott Tjernagel
April 10, 2022 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMay I have permission to rename the Triumphal Entry? This Palm Sunday I suggest the Courageous Entry. I think I have good reason to do that. Please listen and share what you think.
Reorientation to Truth- Otto Gallaher
February 06, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWhen disoriented remember who God has shown himself to be, and move forward trusting in him.
Reorientation to Good News-Scott Tjernagel
January 30, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBJesus brought Good News to our world. We must never allow this Good News to be coopted for any purpose other than the purpose of his kingdom.
Reorientation to God's Love-Steve Smith
January 23, 2022 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBGod is love. His message is love. His method is love. He sent Jesus because he loves all of humanity. He saves us and forgives us because he loves us. May we respond to him in love.
A Change of Direction- Scott Tjernagel
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIs it time for our community to move from disorientation toward reorientation?
Expectation for 2022- Scott Tjernagel
January 02, 2022 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBOur Epiphany Sunday with a look toward 2022.
A Christmas Confession- Scott Tjernagel
December 26, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThe season of Advent helped me change my perspective. It is Christmas. What an incredible day to remember what God has done for all human beings.
Messiah Brings Love- Steve Smith
December 19, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBMessiah brings love to our world.
Messiah Brings Joy-Scott Tjernagel
December 13, 2021 01:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBJoy comes from the process of facing trials with patience. We have certainly had a couple of years of trials. May our patience increase so that we may rejoice.
Messiah Brings Peace-Scott Tjernagel
December 05, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBMessiah brings peace not just to the individual, but to our world.
Messiah Brings Hope- Nathanael Smith
November 28, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBFirst Sunday of Advent
Care for the Powerless- Scott Tjernagel
November 14, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWhen the kingdoms of this world seem to thwart the arrival of the Kingdom of God, what did Jesus do? What can we do? It is really hard to live in the “not yet” of the Kingdom of God.
Prayer & Peace- Steve Smith
November 07, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBHow do we pray? Here is a suggestion.
The Way On-Vineyard USA- Scott Tjernagel
October 31, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBThis is our way on for the coming season.
The Credibility of the Gospels- Otto Gallaher
October 24, 2021 17:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBHow credible are the gospels of the New Testament? Important question to answer for anyone wanting to follow Jesus.
Reliability of the Gospels- Otto Gallh
October 17, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHow reliable are the gospels? Can we trust their witness? Check it out.