The Vine Austin

The Vine; a church in Austin, TX

Podcast by The Vine; a church in Austin, TX

  1. Stories from the Margin- The Refugee

    vor 5 Tagen

    Stories from the Margin- The Refugee

    We conclude the series STORIES FROM THE MARGIN by considering God's passion, care and provision for the refugee. We also hear from Alliance about his own journey - personally and for the organization More Than Welcome. www.thevineaustin.org Zechariah 7:8-14

    33 Min.
  2. Stories from the Margin- Ethiopian Eunuch

    24. Mai

    Stories from the Margin- Ethiopian Eunuch

    The Vine continues in our series STORIES FROM THE MARGIN with a beautiful passage in Acts 8. In this story, we discover how the Spirit of God moves to the margin so that an Ethiopian Eunuch can experience God's sacred nearness in spite of prescribed religious exclusion. Acts 8:26-39 REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing, or challenging? 2. Read the story (Acts 8:26-39) in its entirety. What do you notice? 3. Was this man marginalized? If so, in what ways? 4. What do you see the Holy Spirit doing in this story? 5. In what ways does Philip give us a helpful example of how to share the Gospel? 6. The Book of Acts tells the story of how the movement of Jesus’ Kingdom was breaking out of norms, expectations, and religious boundaries. How do you see that in this story? 7. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday? 8. What is one way you can follow the example of Philip? What is one way you can follow the example of the eunuch? Spend time in prayer - for those who feel shut out of God’s church, presence, or community. Ask for the Spirit to send us to walk with, read with, and share the Good News of Jesus.

    32 Min.

  3. 17. Mai

    10 Year Birthday Reflection

    Happy 10 year birthday!!! On this special day, Mark reflections on the creation of The Vine, how God chose to create, and perhaps what God might say over The Vine today. www.thevineaustin.org Reflection Questions: 1. What is the thing you love most about The Vine? 2. Share a memory that you have of this church that encapsulates what is unique about our community. 3. What is a hope you have about The Vine’s next chapter? What do you dream for The Vine’s future? 4. How do you feel about the move to Faith Presbyterian Church? What emotions come up? What considerations emerge? Spend time in prayer. Begin with a time of gratitude for what has been. Then, pray for our church and this next chapter we are walking through with one another.

    11 Min.
  4. Stories from the Margin- Naomi, Ruth and the Widow

    10. Mai

    Stories from the Margin- Naomi, Ruth and the Widow

    Mark continues with Stories from the Margin by talking about God's heart for the widow. As we explore the story of Ruth, we see God's provision, care, and future for the widow - and a love that clings to us. www.thevineaustin.org Ruth 1:8-18 REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing, or challenging? 2. Why do you think widows have such a valued place in God’s heart? How were they marginalized? 3. Read Ruth 1:11-17. What do you notice about Naomi in these verses? What would compel Ruth to such loyal love? 4. Ruth is a unique book as God never explicitly speaks. Yet, how do you see God at work in this story- in systems, in subtle actions, or in clear ways? 5. Read Ruth 4:13-17. The ending presents a great, redemptive reversal. What elements of redemption do you see in these verses? 6. What did you take from Mary's testimony shared on Sunday? 7. Who are the widows in our midst, and what could the church do to provide Christlike loyal love to them? Spend time in prayer. Pray for those who often fall through the cracks of our society.

    32 Min.

  5. 4. Mai

    Stories from the Margin- Daughters of Zelophehad

    This week, Fabs shares from an unfamiliar story from scripture found in Numbers 27. Listen to the story of the daughters of Zelophehad and how God wants to reconstruct structures that support the often forgotten and overlooked. www.thevineaustin.org Numbers 27:1-8 REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing, or challenging? 2. The sermon talked about how systems can marginalize people without anyone meaning to - just because they're built around a "norm." Where have you seen that happen? 3. What's a system you've been inside that wasn't built with you in mind? How did it shape what you believed about yourself? 4. What about God’s response to the sisters is striking to you? 5. Why do you think God works through people to change systems instead of just fixing them directly? Does this feel encouraging or discouraging? 6. Which posture do you feel closer to: waiting for God to fix it, or trying to fix it all yourself? 7. The change in this story required the daughters to resist, Moses to listen and use his power, and others to give up land they would have inherited. Which role resonates most with you right now? Which role feels hardest? 8. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday?

    38 Min.
  6. Stories from the Margin- Hagar

    26. Apr.

    Stories from the Margin- Hagar

    Our sermon series, STORIES FROM THE MARGIN, continues with a message about Hagar, Genesis 16, and the God Who Sees. Genesis 16:1-13 www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Read the passage above. There are many complicated, uncomfortable elements to this story- as with most stories from the margin. What elements do you notice that give you pause, discomfort or questions? 2. Consider where else in Scripture God meets with people in the wilderness? Why do you think the wilderness is fertile ground for transformation? 3. Why do you think Hagar chose that particular name- The God Who Sees Me? What about God seeing her was so transformative? 4. What do you make of the prophetic words in verse 12? 5. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing or challenging? 6. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday? 7. Spend time in contemplation and conversation. Seeking to follow the One who sees Hagar in the wilderness, who has God placed in your life that you could see and listen to with compassion and mercy? Spend time in prayer - to see others in a way that can bring hope, transformation and healing.

    28 Min.
  7. Stories from the Margin- The Orphan

    19. Apr.

    Stories from the Margin- The Orphan

    Mark continues our series STORIES FROM THE MARGIN with a special message about God's heart for the orphan. Among many passages, we consider James 1:22-27. www.thevineaustin.org REFLECTION QUESTIONS 1. Much of the sermon was an incomplete survey of God’s commandments and provisions for the orphan. Why do you think God cares so deeply for the orphan? 2. Read the passage above. Consider the imagery of the mirror and forgetting oneself. Why might inaction cause one to forget their spiritual identity? 3. What does it mean to look intently into the perfect law? How does that law give freedom? 4. Read verse 27 again. Oftentimes, the care for the orphan is paired with care for the widow. Why are they often combined? 5. What do you make of the phrase “polluted by the world?” How does that intersect with the care of the widow and orphan? 6. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing or challenging? 7. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday. End in prayer for those without the care of a family system- whether orphan or widow. Is anyone feeling prompted to a particular action?

    28 Min.
  8. Stories from the Margin- Ten Lepers and a Second Healing

    12. Apr.

    Stories from the Margin- Ten Lepers and a Second Healing

    Mark kicks off our new series, "Stories from the Margin." In this sermon, we hear a story from Luke 17:11-19 and a story from the margins of Austin at Community First. Luke 17:11-19 Reflection Questions: 1. When you hear the word marginalization, what comes to mind? 2. Read the passage above. Envision the life of these ten lepers. What might their life have been like? 3. Why would the response Jesus gave them in v14 be confusing or troubling? 4. Out of the ten lepers, only one returned. Why do you think the other nine did not return to Jesus? What does it say about the one? 5. What do you make of Jesus’ statement in v19. What does it mean that his faith made him well? 6. How can gratitude be an expression of faith? 7. What about the sermon was encouraging, confusing or challenging? 8. What did you take from the testimony shared on Sunday. End in prayer. Spend your time simply giving Christ your thanks and praise. www.thevineaustin.org

    34 Min.
Alle anzeigen (494)

Info

Podcast by The Vine; a church in Austin, TX

Informationen

  • Erstellt von
    The Vine; a church in Austin, TX
  • Jahre aktiv
    2016 - 2026
  • Folgen
    494
  • Bewertung
    Unbedenklich
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Sendungswebsite
    The Vine Austin

Das gefällt dir vielleicht auch