the Vine with Chris Green

C. Christopher Green
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An audio companion for life in the local church. Each episode unpacks scripture, stories, and practical insights to remind you of who you are in Christ and how to live out your calling with grace, courage, and purpose. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, longing for clarity, or simply seeking encouragement in your walk of faith, this podcast will inspire you to embrace the transforming power of God’s relentless love.

  1. 12/21/2025

    From Hope to Celebration

    Pastor Scott Lambert contiues his sermon series on "The greatest upside-down story ever told", describing the Old Testament notions of hope as they apply to the expectant waiting of all creation for the Messiah. That hope turns to celebration as we wait on the Lord. Scott uses Mary's song ("The Magnificat") to illustrate Mary's trust in God blossoming into celebration of God's plan as she visited her cousin Elizabeth before the births of John and Jesus.

    31 min
  2. From Power to Hope

    12/14/2025

    From Power to Hope

    Pastor Scott Lambert continues his Advent sermon series, "The Greatest Upside Down Story Ever Told" by taking us to an online meeting, ca. 0 AD, of the Messiah Development Council (MDC) to hear subcommittee reports on Logistics, Education, and Marketing. Humans, with our focus on power as we understand it, would get God's plan for the Messiah, for His own Son, all wrong! But God's true "way of working" works with, and gives us, something better -- hope.

    29 min
  3. Fear to Joy

    12/07/2025

    Fear to Joy

    Pastor Scott Lambert's message on December 2, 2025, was split into two parts. Here is the main part of his sermon on "Fear to Joy", focusing on Mary's, and Joseph's, reaction to news borne to both of them by angels. Fear is an innate human response, but the angels' messages in the Advent story are prefaced by "Fear not!"

    24 min
  4. Generosity and Gratitude

    11/23/2025

    Generosity and Gratitude

    As America approaches Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27), Scott Lambert shares a profound yet entertainingly agrarian (and quantitative) reflection on two Biblical episodes that underscore the power of voluntary giving (for both the giver and for the Kingdom of God) and the importance of gratitude for the gifts we receive. "All that have is Thine alone, A trust O Lord from Thee"

    33 min
  5. A Long Walk with Jesus

    11/16/2025

    A Long Walk with Jesus

    Scott Lambert focuses on Jesus' Emmaus walk to give us context for our walks with Jesus – Son of God and our Savior – observing that, while salvation is personal, our worship (and the whole of the church on earth) is a team activity.  “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?"  – John 14:1-2 (NLT)

    34 min
  6. The Good News of Grace

    11/09/2025

    The Good News of Grace

    Guest preacher Scott Sottosanti shared with us his compelling message, taken from Paul's letter to the church at Galatia, on grace: what it isn't, what it is, and how we experience it. We thank Scott for joining us on November 9th.

    33 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    The Nicene Creed

    The Nicene Creed is an "extra-scriptural" yet foundational document of the Christian faith. In this sermon, Pastor Scott Lambert weaves together history, theology, Scripture, and grace to enhance our understanding of the circumstances surrounding the crafting of this statement of faith and the value it brought to the early church as well as the church today.

    35 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Following Christ's Footsteps

    A compelling look at the powerful, uplifting, yet challenging message delivered by Paul to the first Christian congregation in Europe, the church at Philippi. Our guest preacher for this message is Timothy Pillsbury of CU Vox Dartmouth, and we thank him for sharing it with us.

    35 min
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An audio companion for life in the local church. Each episode unpacks scripture, stories, and practical insights to remind you of who you are in Christ and how to live out your calling with grace, courage, and purpose. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, longing for clarity, or simply seeking encouragement in your walk of faith, this podcast will inspire you to embrace the transforming power of God’s relentless love.

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  • Creator
    C. Christopher Green
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 the Church of Etna & Hanover Center
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    the Vine with Chris Green