River City Vineyard - Teachings
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The Garden- Becca Robins
July 22, 2019 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB"We are the garden not the gardener." Thank you, Becca. That is so profound and so helpful!
Pentecost and Waiting- Otto Gallaher
July 15, 2019 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB"Wait for the gift of the Father...Wait in Jerusalem...Wait for the Holy Spirit to baptize you all ..." All of these promises from Jesus to his first followers sound so wonderful, but each promise is preceded by wait. Waiting is so difficult and yet so necessary for all who follow Jesus then and now.
Our Empowered Mission: Middle School
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDuring the season of Pentecost we are asking the Holy Spirit to empower our mission. We are seeing Him not only empower the mission, but also raise up new leaders for new ministries. This is an exciting time for our community!
Our Empowered Mission: Mercy Ministry
June 30, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBOn an average day one hundred people are granted asylum from detention centers in South Texas. These human beings arrive at the bus station in San Antonio with literally nothing but the clothes they are wearing. A sponsor has purchased a bus ticket for each of them, but most have no idea were they are going. They need support. We have been invited to join in preparing sack lunches for these travelers every other week till the end of the year. How thankful we are to extend the mercy of our ...
A Sound for Our Generation- Scott Tjernagel
June 23, 2019 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThe pilgrims in Jerusalem on the first Pentecost heard a loud noise and came on a run to check it out. Having been drawn by the sound they were gathered to hear the empowered witness of the life, death, and resurrection by the first followers of Jesus. On that day 3000 committed themselves to following Jesus. What sound would catch the ear of our generation?
When the Power Comes- Scott Tjernagel
June 16, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat happens at Pentecost when the promise is fulfilled and the power comes? What can we do to participate in a new day of Pentecost for our generation?
Let the Power Come- Scott Tjernagel
June 10, 2019 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIt is Pentecost Sunday. May the Holy Spirit empower us to provide our generation with a witness to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and to invite others to come along with us as we follow Jesus.
A Life Shaped by Mystery- Scott Tjernagel
June 02, 2019 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWhen grief runs its course it gives birth to new life. It's a mystery how grief which feels like death expands the soul and brings new birth.
A Season of Disorientation- Scott Tjernagel
May 26, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes - 7.44 MBAs we walk through grief our lament leads us into a confusing in-between time. This is a season of disorientation. We have many questions, but few answers. It seems that God has abandoned us. The beginning of this Podcast failed to record. A listener may want to start by reading Psalm 13 and then proceed with the Podcast.
Life Shaped by Grief- Scott Tjernagel
May 19, 2019 22:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBPeter Scazzero writes, "In emotionally healthy churches, people embrace grief as a way to become more like God." Our community is traveling through an unusual season of grief and at the same time we are focused on a life shaped by God. So we want to embrace our grief in this season and know as we do that we are being conformed to the image of Jesus.
Connecting Slave & Masters to Today- Molly Smith
May 12, 2019 17:00 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBHow are we to understand Paul's instructions to slaves and masters in his letter to the Colossians? What did it mean back then? And what about today? How are we to understand and put these words into action?
Shaped by our Family- Scott Tjernagel
May 05, 2019 22:00 - 26 minutes - 12.1 MBWe want God to shape our lives. He definitely uses our family in that shaping.
What to Expect When We Tell Others of Our Risen King- Scott Tjernagel
April 21, 2019 16:00 - 16 minutes - 7.66 MBThe empty tomb is " too much...too good to be true." A dead body resting in a tomb raised from the dead overwhelms all our rationalistic circuits. Even the first followers of Jesus at first did not believe the report. They seemed to move from unbelief to disbelief into full belief. So what can we expect from ourselves as we read the Gospel accounts of Jesus raised from the dead? What can we expect from others when we share the story of the empty tomb and invite them to follow the Risen King?
Zacchaeus and Palm Sunday- Scott Tjernagel
April 14, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.87 MBAs Jesus makes his way to Jerusalem, Luke seems to develop the story of Jesus entering the city. Maybe Zacchaeus, a man who wanted to see Jesus, is one bookend with Jesus weeping over the city that did not want to see Jesus as the second bookend with the triumphal entry in between with disciples praising God for all the works of power they had seen. It all seems to be intentionally tied together which makes one wonder if Zacchaeus continued to follow Jesus to Jerusalem in order to join the p...
Always Room for Others- Molly Smith
April 07, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBOur apologies for technical difficulties. We did not capture all of Molly's message, but what we have we want to share. It is so good. There is always room for more at the Lord's Table.
Receiving Extended Patience- Scott Tjernagel
March 31, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 12.3 MBWe are caught between the ages, the present age and the age to come. Jesus inaugurated the future age, but it is not yet here in its fullness. We taste of the powers of the age to come, but we wait for the full spread. Until the fullness of the Kingdom of God comes we need patience, extended patience to stay on course. That patience is available at the Table of our Lord.
Come to the Table for Forgiveness- Scott Tjernagel
March 24, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBWe all need to receive forgiveness for ourselves and extend forgiveness to others. The Lord's Table reminds us that everything is in place for forgiveness to work in our lives and in the lives of others.
Renewing the New Covenant- Nathanael Smith
March 17, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MBWe come to the table for the renewing of the New Covenant during this season of Lent.
For the Bread of Life- Scott Tjernagel
March 10, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 17.9 MBWe are celebrating Lent by Coming to the Table. Each Sunday we will observe the Lord's Table and there receive a gift which only He can give. The first gift is life.
A New Life- Scott Tjernagel
March 03, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBWhen God shapes our life, he shapes a new life. Our new life has new virtues and new activities creating a new people living in a new community. Everything is new in Jesus!
A Life Being Renewed- Scott Tjernagel
February 24, 2019 06:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBA life shaped by God is a life being renewed. For all who follow Jesus a new life is promised. The new life replaces the old life. Focus on Colossians 3:9-10 and ask the Holy Spirit to help you strip off the old self along with its patterns of disobedience and put on the new self renewed in the image of the creator. It is time for a new humanity.
A Life Shaped by Things Above- Becca Robins
February 10, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBColossians 3:1-4 directs our focus to Jesus, alive today, reigning today, waiting for the day when his glory is revealed to the whole universe. What a day that will be! But until that day we need to keep our eye on the "ball" and pursue our higher callings.
A Life Shaped by Remaining Closely United to Jesus- Scott Tjernagel
February 03, 2019 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBIt is the Head of the Body that nourishes the rest of the Body. Every part of the body must remain connected to the head if the Body is going to flourish. Absolutely everything the Body needs for increase comes from the Head.
Ministry Of Reconciliation- Cathy Nobles
January 20, 2019 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBOne a year Cathy Nobles visits our community. Cathy lives in Luton, UK and works in the ministry of reconciliation and peacemaking. Cathy is an encouraging voice in a world that tilts toward division.
Happy New Year- Scott Tjernagel
January 13, 2019 06:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat will be New for our community in this New Year?
Messiah Appears to the Gentiles- Scott Tjernagel
January 07, 2019 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBEpiphany! We are celebrating Messiah's appearance to the Gentiles. The birth of Jesus is an event both for Israel and the rest of the world. God's global plan to bless all the nations through Abraham comes to fulfillment in Jesus, the Messiah
Merry Christmas- Scott Tjernagel
December 31, 2018 13:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBA child has been born to us. Who is this child? What makes the birth of Jesus such a big deal?
Advent Love- Otto Gallaher
December 16, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBGod so loves everybody on the globe that He sends Jesus!
Advent Peace-Scott Tjernagel
December 09, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 8.12 MBThe host of Heaven announced "Peace on earth" on the night of Jesus' birth. How are we to understand and live out this announcement?
Advent Joy
December 02, 2018 13:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MBThe season of advent begins. We wait expectantly for the comings of Jesus. We celebrate the first coming in flesh in a baby born in Bethlehem. We celebrate Jesus alive, resurrected coming daily in our lives. And last but certainly bot least, we celebrate his promise of return. Jesus is coming again at the end of this age. May we live in advent with joy, peace, love and hope.
A Life Shaped by Gratitude- Susan Tjernagel
November 18, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBA life shaped by God is a life shaped by gratitude.
A life shaped by our burdens, our knowing of Jesus, and our discipline toward stability in our faith- Otto Gallaher
October 28, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBColossians 2:1-5 A life shaped by God is a life shaped by our burdens, our knowing of Jesus, and our discipline toward stability in our faith.
Learning to Place Jesus First in Everything- Scott Tjernagel
September 30, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBColossians 1:15-18 A life shaped by God is a life shaped by learning to place Jesus first in everything.
A Life Shaped by Rescue- Scott Tjernagel
September 23, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBColossians 1:13-14 A life shaped by God is a life shaped by rescue. We thank God! He decided to rescue us.
A Life Shaped by Prayer- Scott Tjernagel
September 16, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBColossians 1:9-12. We are discovering how God shapes our lives. One way is others praying for us and us praying for others. Continuous intercession shapes a life.
A life hungry for more- Scott Tjernagel
September 09, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.2 MBA life shaped by God...is a life hungry for more. Colossians 1:5-8.
A life shaped by faith, hope, and love- Scott Tjernagel
September 02, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBWe begin a new series from the letter to the Colossians, A Life Shaped by God. We are all in the process of transformation from the inside out. We begin with Colossians. 1:3-5 as we invite the Holy Spirit to shape our lives.
Back to School- Scott Tjernagel
August 26, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBTime to return to the classrooms of our faith.
The Art of Neighboring-Scott Tjernagel
July 29, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBHow to love our neighbors well. Who are our neighbors?
Jesus is Coming-Scott Tjernagel
July 22, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBJesus left with a promise. He is coming back. What are we to do until He returns?
Sentinels to Truth-Scott Tjernagel
July 15, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat can we do to stop misery and suffering in this present age? Jesus does have an answer for that...
Not Far from the Kingdom-Scott Tjernagel
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThe scribe was close to entering the Kingdom. What did he need to do to take the final steps into the Kingdom? What keeps us from entering the Kingdom?
We are in a Pickle-Scott Tjernagel
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBHow can we look like Jesus in these contentious times?
The Heart of a Father- Scott Tjernagel
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBHappy Father's Day!
Pay Caesar- Scott Tjernagel
June 10, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBWe want to identify what belongs to God and "pay" Him appropriately from a heart filled with love and devotion.
Respect for the Son- Scott Tjernagel
June 03, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThe collision of the old and the new climaxes in Jesus' final week. In the confrontation Jesus begins to tell story in order to get his point across to the opposition. The Parable of the Wicked Tenants comes right to the point: surely the tenant farmers will respect the son, but what if they reject him? What will the owner of the vineyard do?
God Loves as a Mother- Becca Robins
May 13, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBGod is neither male nor female. God is both and more. So it should not surprise us that God loves us both as a Father and as a Mother. His heart encompasses both and we are recipients of God's fathering and mothering love at just the right time. Today on Mother's Day we celebrate his love expressed as a mother.
The Curse of Fruitlessness- Scott Tjernagel
May 06, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThere is only one miracle when Jesus curses something. Every other miracle is a blessing. Good for us to pay attention to what Jesus is doing so that we receive blessing and not curse!
I Love You, God-Steve Smith
April 29, 2018 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBResponding to our world of random acts of evil.
To See Again- Scott Tjernagel
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen we see Jesus clearly in his passion, death, and resurrection, we truly know who he is and we are willing to pay the cost to follow him. Are our eyes wide open? Do we need to regain our sight? Do we see everything clearly?