Elm City Vineyard Church Talks

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Elm City Vineyard Church Talks is a collection of talks from Elm City Vineyard Church, a faith community in New Haven, CT.

  1. Jul 12

    Psalms of Ascent: Shaped by Sorrow, But Living in Hope

    As we continue with our “Psalms of Ascents” series, we come to Psalm 126, which begins with the Psalmist either remembering a past or imagining a future where God has restored his people from captivity and back to a life of favor, blessing, and joy. It continues with a prayer for that same restoration again and a reflection that as we walk through extended times of longing and sadness and tears, we still sow seed in hope of a future harvest. Sorrow is real, but despair is not an option. Come out this Sunday and bring a friend as we consider what it is to be shaped by sorrow but living in hope. - Series Description -On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

  2. Jul 5

    Psalms of Ascents: "Those Who Trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion..."

    The pilgrims arrived a few weeks ago in Psalm 122: "Our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem" (122:2). But having reached the desired destination, there is nonetheless anxiety about whether that blessed state might last: "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: '...Peace be within your walls and security within your towers'" (122:6). This week we look at Psalm 125 which draws on a long tradition of confidence in Jerusalem's inviolability on Mount Zion: "Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, not shaken, settled forever" (125:1). But a similar concern to that of Psalm 122 is present here as well; the opening affirmation of trust is followed by a prayer that the Lord would, in fact, "do go to the good" (125:4) and not allow the "scepter of wickedness" to remain in that righteous place (125:3). Join us this Sunday as we explore some of the Bible's traditions about Zion, our longing for a place of lasting peace and our experience of the Lord's presence and protection in our less than perfect world. Ultimately, we look forward to a time when the "scepter of wickedness" will finally be removed from the place of God's dwelling with his people. - Series Description - On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

    Psalms of Ascents: "Those Who Trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion..."

  3. Jun 28

    Psalms of Ascents: Had It Not Been the Lord...

    As we continue our “Psalms of Ascents” series, we come to Psalm 124, which begins, “Had it not been the Lord who…” – words that invite us to consider what our lives might have been had God not been with us, protecting, preserving, and sustaining us.  But for God to have been with us – “on our side,” as this psalm also asserts – is not something we can presume upon or arrogantly hold in an us/them posture. It instead leads us to a place of humility toward God and others – even our enemies – and of deep gratitude and dependence on God to do now and in the future what he has already done for us in the past. Come out this Sunday and bring a friend as we consider together what life might look like with God – and without God – on our side. - Series Description -On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

    Psalms of Ascents: Had It Not Been the Lord...

  4. Jun 21

    Psalms of Ascents: Where Do You Need Mercy?

    Mercy is abundance when facing lack and forgiveness when facing wrong. Psalm 123 compares our need for mercy to a servant looking to a Master for direction. Your eyes do not look away. Every movement is tracked. Your action is tethered to theirs.  Is that how much you are tethered to mercy — for you, for your people, for God’s people, for…your enemies? In our broader context, mercy is not that popular unless we, ourselves, are in a bind. After all, we call for justice when there is wrongdoing we are against. We stock up on comfort even when we have enough. The ministry of mercy can prove elusive in a culture obsessed with securing rights, privileges, and wealth.   While we can let those things be our master, mercy invites us to a new way, providing a balm for angry, anxious, and needy souls. We cannot secure mercy ourselves: it is a gift from God. Come learn and experience more this Sunday. - Series Description -  On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

    Psalms of Ascents: Where Do You Need Mercy?

  5. Jun 14

    Psalms of Ascents:Pilgrims, Where are We to Go? 

    If we’re pilgrims, where are we going? Our Psalmist (in Psalm 122 this week) confidently says: Jerusalem. We might want to rejoice with those who say, “let us go to the house of the Lord” (Ps 122:1). But we might also ask, “can you share those GPS coordinates right quick?” Our path to any physical place, in these times, is fraught. Is there any sterling city anymore? Is there any place to shout God’s praise that will also not make us wail? This Sunday, we’ll unpack where we, as God’s people, go to praise, to pray for peace, and to seek prosperity for God’s house. GPS guidance not included. - Series Description - On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

    Psalms of Ascents:Pilgrims, Where are We to Go? 

  6. Jun 7

    Psalms of Ascent: My Help Comes from the Lord

    This week, we will focus on whom we ask for help: a God who is remarkably involved in our lives. This God intervenes on our behalf and for our good. This view of a personal God might be new or may have become hard to believe as of late. This Sunday we will hear why a God who watches over our coming and going is good news. - Series Description - On Sundays this summer, we're exploring the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134). This group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

  7. May 31

    Psalms of Ascents: Psalms of Ascents

    Join us as we start our journey together in Psalm 120, a psalm that encourages us to cry out to God as a starting place for any pilgrimage. - Series Description - On Sundays this summer, we'll explore the Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120 - 134) together. This particular group of psalms is all about being on a journey with God-- being a pilgrim in pursuit of God’s loving presence. The journey involves heartache, oppression, sadness, hope, joy, and rescue.

    Psalms of Ascents: Psalms of Ascents

  8. May 24

    Spread the Love: A Different World is Possible Through the Holy Spirit

    At Pentecost, we celebrate the Spirit filling and empowering people. A different world is possible because of what the Spirit can do in and through us. As we conclude our series, Spread the Love, we will take time to proclaim, demonstrate, and take some risks to see the Spirit’s work amongst us today. Come and see. - Series Description - For God so loved the world, he sent Jesus. As God does, we do, too. Our call is to spread the love as sent ones, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Join us for Spread the Love, a four week series beginning this week, as we explore ECV’s mission statement as an invitation to join God in bringing God's kingdom of love to the world around us. ECV’s Mission: The Elm City Vineyard exists to call all people to revolutionary lives of action through Spirit-empowered communities that love and obey Jesus Christ in all things.

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Elm City Vineyard Church Talks is a collection of talks from Elm City Vineyard Church, a faith community in New Haven, CT.

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  • Creator
    Elm City Vineyard Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    262
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