Shore Vineyard Church Sermon Podcast

"Why, God?" - Vic

August 08, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Pilgrimage is pretty attractive when the trail is well marked, the weather is fine and there's a comfortable bed and good food waiting for you at the end of the day. But what about when the wheels fall off? When God seems distant or absent? When what used to make sense doesn't anymore? Join us this week as our pastor Vic Francis kicks off our term 3 series Why, God? as we look at negotiating the tough times that are inevitable for all of us.

The Glory of Connection

July 31, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

What does it mean to be connected? In this episode Senior Pastor Vic Francis explores The Glory of Connection - that elusive but magnificent convergence that happens sometimes as people do life and faith together.

Tim on “The Unfortunate News”

July 25, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

It's easy to get caught up and consumed in the immediacy of our day-to-day life and forget the bigger picture of what’s going on in the world around us. For that reason we appreciate the opportunity we have together on Sundays to be reminded about a much bigger perspective of our lives, a much larger picture of our world and a more expansive reality of what God is up to. This Sunday Tim Wood is sharing around this idea as he explores the difficult, liberating, counter-cultural and counter-in...

Paulina- The Peace of God

July 18, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

There are certain truths we need to be reminded of regularly. This week Paulina Kidd shares on one of them in her message on the "Peace of God." we are confident this will be be timely and relevant for all in the complexity and business of life.

Vic Francis on Halftime Oranges

July 10, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

We hope you enjoy this podcast where pastor Vic Francis gives his annual Halftime message, looking at where we've been so far in 2021 and where God's journey into the wild may lead us in the next six months.

On the Road - Calvin on Starting Over Again

July 03, 2021 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Kia ora! We hope you enjoy listening as Calvin shared stories from on the road.

On the Road - Calvin on Starting over again

July 01, 2021 01:10 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Kia ora! We hope you enjoy listening as Calvin shares a story from on the road, looking at “Starting Over again: A pilgrim’s (re)consideration of virtue and belief.”

On the Road- Makerita on Crossroads

June 27, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Kia ora! We hope you enjoy listening as Makerita shares a story from on the road, exploring Ruth’s journey to Bethlehem and the crossroads we face in life.

Open hearts, open hands

June 21, 2021 23:49 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

We'd love you to join us this week, as our On the Road series takes a different turn towards embracing change with Tim in our evening service. We hope you enjoy listening and find something to take from this! God bless.

On the Road - Gratitude on our pilgrim journey

June 20, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

We'd love you to join us this week, as our On the Road series takes a different turn, towards gratitude with Vic in our morning service. We hope you enjoy listening and find something to take from this! God bless.

On the Road- AM Service- Nines

June 13, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

Join us this week for our much-loved "nines" where three of our congregation in each service share from the heart some of their stories with God on the road. We hope you enjoy!

On the Road- PM Service- Nines

June 13, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Join us this week for our much-loved "nines" where three of our congregation in each service share from the heart some of their stories with God on the road. We hope you enjoy!

On the road with Jacqui Lloyd

June 06, 2021 02:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Kia ora! This week at Shore Vineyard Church we have a message from our very own JACQUI LLOYD sharing about one of Paul's weirder road trips around the Ancient Mediterranean. We hope you enjoy!

From Charity to Partnership

May 30, 2021 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

This week we continue our series “On the Road” with a special guest, Dale Campbell. Dale is an Education Specialist for Tearfund NZ, and he produces The Justice Conference in Aotearoa. His message will explore Jesus’ telling of the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37, observing not only how the Samaritan applied all he had, but also how he enlarged the sphere of care beyond himself. We hope you enjoy!

Pentecost Sunday

May 25, 2021 01:17 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Please join us this week as we remember the arrival of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church from Acts 2. This event set about the messy, mysterious work of God in a new way - and this week we get a chance to figure out what God is still doing among us in a May 23, 2021, kind of way.

The Ascension

May 16, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Our Senior Pastor Vic Francis describes the Ascension as the critical element of the Jesus story that he’s missed for pretty much 40 years. Please join us this Sunday as Vic tries to make up for lost time by sharing insights on the Ascension and why it matters.

The unknown road.

May 09, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

This week Tim explores the issue of dwindling religious attendance and affiliation throughout the western world while looking at Paul’s own journey through the streets of Athens in Acts 17 as he seeks to share the Good News of Jesus in his context. If you have questions about the nature of belief, the relevance of faith or the future of the religion, then you may find this week's message pertinent.

On the Road - listening, learning and growing with Jesus, the disciples and the early church.

May 01, 2021 23:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

This week Shore Vineyard launches our second-term series On the Road - listening, learning and growing with Jesus, the disciples and the early church as they discover God on the road. With particular emphasis this week on the bored, the stuck, the uncertain and the curious.

Freedom Indeed

April 24, 2021 23:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

As we celebrate Anzac Day this Sunday, Shore Vineyard will be looking at the lessons of Gallipoli and Calvary, and learning what it means to live free indeed. We’d love you to join us!

What we do "When the wine runs out"

April 18, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week Tim Wood explores what we do "When the wine runs out", as we explore how the best of our faith journeys are yet to come.

Celebration and Gratitude

April 10, 2021 23:00 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB

Shore Vineyard is in celebration mode as we reflect back on Camp Out, Easter Camp, our new chapel - and all the stories they represent. Plus we’re another year older - 31 and going strong! Hear Vic Francis talk celebration, gratitude, expectation and togetherness as we find each other again.

A message from the Garden

April 03, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Ngā mihi o Te Aranga - Easter greetings everyone! He is risen! Shore Vineyard is celebrating Easter Sunday with a message from the Garden (see John 20). Bless you one and all. He is risen indeed!

Pilgrimage of an improbable God - The hands of Jesus and Pilate 5pm

March 21, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

This Sunday, Shore Vineyard considers the juxtaposed hands of Jesus and Pilate during part two of our Easter series, The Pilgrimage of an Improbable God.

Pilgrimage of an Improbable God - The hands of Jesus and Pilate 10am

March 20, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

This Sunday, Shore Vineyard considers the juxtaposed hands of Jesus and Pilate during part two of our Easter series, The Pilgrimage of an Improbable God.

Pilgrimage of an improbable God

March 13, 2021 22:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Join us this week as Tim explores how Jesus’s journey through Easter disrupts our understandings of God and our shared life together.

Pilgrims - Vic

February 13, 2021 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Calling all pilgrims. This Sunday at Shore Vineyard we launched our 2021 theme of PILGRIMS: Journeying Into the Wild. We sense God is going to take us into unknown territory this year, and for the next four weeks we’re focusing on packing our bags for the journey. We hope you can join us.

Faith Stories

February 07, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Join us as we listen to the faith stories of Jayden, Dan, and Jamie

Faith Stories

February 06, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Join us as we listen to the faith stories of Jayden, Angela and Keryn.

Faith Stories 5PM

January 31, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Join us as we listen to the faith stories of Zoe and Pauline

Faith Stories - 10 AM

January 30, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Join us as we hear the faith stories of Zoe, Wendy and Sean

Keeping Strange Company - Tim

January 24, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Please join Vic Francis (10am) and Tim Wood (5pm) at Shore Vineyard this Sunday as we explore the unexpected journeys of Peter and the disciples - and ponder what that means for us.

Peter’s Journeys - Vic

January 23, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Please join Vic Francis (10am) and Tim Wood (5pm) at Shore Vineyard this Sunday as we explore the unexpected journeys of Peter and the disciples - and ponder what that means for us.

The Holy Foolishness of Faith and the Joy of Wrestling with God - Tim

January 16, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Unexpected Wrestling, blessings and injuries

Unexpected Journeys

January 14, 2021 04:43 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

It’s all-go this Sunday as our very own Vic Francis kicks off a new summer series, “Unexpected Journeys” at our 10am and 5pm services. As our own journeys of faith often begin as a surprise and continue with twists and turns along the way, we’re looking at how faith gets challenged and matures over time. If you find yourself with questions and wonderings in your own walk of faith, this series is for you!

Advent Voices: Shepherds - Janelle

December 20, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

It’s our last Sunday of the year, so please join us as we looking at the familiar voices of the shepherds

Advent Voices: Angels - Tim

December 19, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

It’s our last Sunday of the year, so please join us as we look at the familiar voices of the angels.

Advent Voices: Simeon and Anna

December 13, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

Vic Francis looks at Simeon and Anna, lesser known voices who still have a lot to say to a 2020 audience.

Advent Voices: Rachel and Herod

December 12, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Makerita Siaosi focuses on the tricky story of Rachel and Herod

Advent Voices: Elizabeth and Zechariah

December 06, 2020 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

This Sunday at Shore Vineyard, our pastor Vic Francis is exploring the voices of Elizabeth and Zechariah, prominent but often unnoticed in the Christmas story.

Advent Voices: Mary

December 05, 2020 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

This Sunday at Shore Vineyard, our pastor Vic Francis is exploring the advent voice of Mary, one of the better known but lesser understood Christmas figures

Advent Voices - Past and Present

November 28, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

As we come towards the end of the mother of all years, thank God for Advent and the coming Christmas season. This Sunday, Fran Francis kicks off Shore Vineyard's Advent Voices series (10am and 5pm), looking at the voices of those present at the cosmic turning point that is the incarnation of God. These are voices for now too, helping us make sense of what has been a pretty crazy year.

A Minor Perspective -Calvin

November 22, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Join us as we listen to what Calvin has to share today in his sermon - A Minor Perspective

From the Heart - Makerita

November 21, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Join us as we hear Makerita speak from the heart on the platitude of the attitude of gratitude in - From the Heart

Think Again: Behave - Tim

November 14, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MB

The church is tragically known more for what it is against than what it is for. This week Tim wraps up our series “Think Again,” exploring how the Story of the Lost Son reminds us of what we are FOR as Christ-followers, learning to let the love of God flow through us to those around us.

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