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The Vine Christian Community Church

The Vine Christian Community Church

By Colin Barnard

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Acts Series - Part 3

The Vine Christian Community ChurchJan 25, 2021

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Podcast: Living Godly Lives in the world | Enduring Truth - Living Hope

Podcast: Living Godly Lives in the world | Enduring Truth - Living Hope

We look at how Christians are called to submit to human authority, in regard to the governing powers, in order to show to the world that Christ is good. Believers are called to follow Christ's example and be a reflection of His work on the cross.

Mar 24, 202416:40
Podcast: Community Together in Christ | Enduring Truth - Living Hope

Podcast: Community Together in Christ | Enduring Truth - Living Hope

We look at the cornerstone of what holds us together as believers, and why it is important to submit ourselves to God in order that the Church is built on a firm foundation of Jesus Christ.

Mar 18, 202415:34
Podcast: Hope that lives into Holiness – Part 2 | Enduring Faith - Living Hope

Podcast: Hope that lives into Holiness – Part 2 | Enduring Faith - Living Hope

We explore how we should mentally and spiritually engage ourselves in the hope of God’s grace toward us. Being provoked into such a reverent and determined love toward a Holy God, that goes so much to the very depth of our soul, that we want to respond in honouring and glorifying God by having a desire to be Holy as He is Holy.

Mar 11, 202440:06
Hope that lives into Holiness – Part 1 | 1 Peter 11-12

Hope that lives into Holiness – Part 1 | 1 Peter 11-12

We explore how Christians can have hope in trial and difficulties - while reflecting that hope of Jesus Christ to the world.

Mar 05, 202445:45
God's grace | Election & predestination - Part3

God's grace | Election & predestination - Part3

In the final part of this series we explore God's grace toward mankind, wanting us to choose Him over the world. God shows how He has always loved His people, wanting all to come to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.

Feb 18, 202438:01
Election & Predestination - Part 2

Election & Predestination - Part 2

In the second part of our series on election and predestination, we explore if everyone's choices and future has been predetermined, and if we really have free will.

Feb 13, 202438:31
Election & Predestination - Part 1

Election & Predestination - Part 1

What does it mean?

In the first part of our series on Election and Predestination, we explore what it means to be the elect and predetermined. We look at the grace of God, His sovereignty and how Jesus has made a way for us to choose to believe in Him.

Feb 04, 202437:36
How do we respond | What it means to become a Christian - Part 3

How do we respond | What it means to become a Christian - Part 3

We examine our response to the call from God. We learn how the act of conversion is our willing response to the Gospel, in which we genuinely repent of our sins and place our trust in Jesus for salvation.

Jan 21, 202436:28
Message Received | What it means to become a Christian

Message Received | What it means to become a Christian

We look at how the call to come to God is received by all people and understand how the message of God’s existence is one of the core building blocks in how God created us.

Jan 14, 202438:37
What does it mean to become a Christian - Part 1

What does it mean to become a Christian - Part 1

We look at the blessings of salvation and the order in which they occur in the life of a believer. We discover how people are introduced to the gospel, how they receive the gospel, and the heart change that occurs in those who respond positively to the gospel by placing their trust in Christ for salvation. We explore the gospel call: when sharing the gospel with others, Christians should explain the facts of salvation, invite people to respond in repentance and faith, and share God’s promise of forgiveness and eternal life.

Jan 08, 202435:07
What Would Jesus Do - Christmas 2023

What Would Jesus Do - Christmas 2023

We look at the importance of knowing the real love shown by Jesus when He came down to be God with us. We will learn that the only way to truly love others, is to know this love that God has for us through the sending of His Son.

Dec 25, 202315:38
The Past, Present & Future King - Part 3

The Past, Present & Future King - Part 3

This week we will look at the second coming of Christ - The Day of The Lord.

Dec 18, 202338:43
The Past, Present & Future King - Part 2

The Past, Present & Future King - Part 2

We explore the prophecies that spoke of how Jesus would speak to people in parables, and how He would be treated when He came to die on the cross for the sins of mankind.

Dec 11, 202342:25
The Past, Present & Future King - Part 1

The Past, Present & Future King - Part 1

This week we look at the Old Testament Prophecies that spoke of the coming of Jesus Christ as a human. Born to a virgin, born in Bethlehem. We are reminded of those who had faith in God's promises above all else, even when to the world this seemed impossible.

Dec 05, 202337:54
What is the Ascension

What is the Ascension

This week we look at the ascension of Jesus Christ. We explore how this helps us to persevere in our lives today, and confidence that Christians will spend eternity with Christ.

Nov 19, 202340:49
What is the Resurrection

What is the Resurrection

We look at the greatest miracle of all miracles. Jesus who died on the cross and three days later rose from the dead. We explore how it is believable and why you should believe it.

Nov 13, 202334:19
What is the Atonement

What is the Atonement

This week we look at the sacrifice made by Jesus for the sins of the world - why it was necessary and what it means for us. Join us from 11am this Sunday.

Nov 05, 202337:45
Jesus - Two Natures One Person | Who is Jesus - Part 4

Jesus - Two Natures One Person | Who is Jesus - Part 4

This week we explore Jesus who was the one person with two natures, and how this was possible and why it was needed.

Oct 23, 202336:49
Jesus - Fully God | Who is Jesus - Part 3

Jesus - Fully God | Who is Jesus - Part 3

This week we explore the fully God aspect of Jesus Christ. The incarnation was the act of God the Son whereby he took to himself a human nature, while remaining fully God.

Oct 16, 202338:05
Jesus - Fully Human | Who is Jesus - Part 2

Jesus - Fully Human | Who is Jesus - Part 2

This week we explore the fully human aspect of Jesus Christ. This is that God came in human form to fulfil the prophecy that the Messiah would come and die on the cross to pay for sin.

Oct 09, 202334:03
Jesus is God Revealed | Who is Jesus - Part 1

Jesus is God Revealed | Who is Jesus - Part 1

Why is it important that we know who Jesus really is – because to believe in the Jesus that is shown in the Bible, will be the same Jesus we meet when we go in front of a Holy God to give an account for our lives.

Oct 02, 202336:33
What is Sin - Part 3

What is Sin - Part 3

To understand the consequences of both original sin and everyday sinful actions will help us have a much better understanding of why the world is the way it is today. We will see that despite having to live through the consequences of sin, God’s action of sending his son to die on the cross means it will not be forever, for those who trust and believe in Jesus Christ. (Spot the mistake - Eve ate from the tree of knowledge of good and evil....not from the tree of life...that was a test to see if you're reading your bible 😉 🙂)

Sep 17, 202346:32
What is Sin - Part 2

What is Sin - Part 2

We explore how Inherited sin is the understanding that through one man, namely Adam, we as humans who followed Adam and Eve had sin passed onto us from the rebellion that they committed in the garden of Eden. As we get a greater understanding of inherited sin, we can get an even greater appreciation of the power of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for that sin.

Sep 11, 202341:16
What is Sin - Part 1

What is Sin - Part 1

We look at the very definition of Sin itself. We look at how important it is to know that sin exists, and in doing so have a deeper gratitude and worship of Jesus Christ who came and paid the price for it.

Sep 03, 202337:07
Demonic Activity & Christ's Victory | Angels & Demons Series - Part 3

Demonic Activity & Christ's Victory | Angels & Demons Series - Part 3

We learn how to have a healthy awareness of the demonic activity today – that has always been – we look at how an acceptance of Jesus Christ liberates believers from the power of death, into the power of life eternal.

Aug 21, 202351:03
Demons | Angels & Demons Series - Part 2

Demons | Angels & Demons Series - Part 2

This week we take a closer look at Satan and demons - We learn how to remain rooted in the faith by knowing the truth from God’s Word, that will equip us to know what demons are, their abilities; and how not to succumb to the temptation they might place in front of us.

Aug 14, 202343:20
Angels | Angels & Demons Series - Part 1

Angels | Angels & Demons Series - Part 1

Welcome to our new series on Angels and Demons. This week we take a closer look at Angels and how we are to regard them in relation to the Bible and how we live.

Aug 07, 202352:12
Psalm 86 - The Application | What is Prayer - Part 4

Psalm 86 - The Application | What is Prayer - Part 4

We look at the prayer of David in Psalm 86. We learn how David was thoughtful and purposeful about his prayer. We look at his reason to pray, the effectiveness of his prayer and his attitude in prayer.

Jul 24, 202342:35
What is Prayer - Part 3 | Our Attitude

What is Prayer - Part 3 | Our Attitude

This week we look at how we can have the right attitude in our heart, our soul and our mind; when we come to the Lord in prayer.

Jul 17, 202339:18
What is Prayer - Part 2

What is Prayer - Part 2

We look at the effectiveness of prayer. We will learn that prayer can from our point of view can change an outcome and so be effective. But we’ll also see that the provision of grace and the payment for sin has to always be in balance with the will of God and so see prayer be effective in ways we never expected.

Jul 09, 202339:47
What is Prayer - Part 1

What is Prayer - Part 1

Our Creator has given us the gift of prayer, which allows us to communicate with him. Our trust in God, our love for him, and our relationship with him can be strengthened through prayer. This week we look at the reason for prayer.

Jul 03, 202341:36
What is Creation - Part 3

What is Creation - Part 3

We look at what it means that God’s creation is good, so that as image bearers, followers of Christ, we can learn to not only appreciate the creation in its appearance, but understand that its function has a divine purpose.

Jun 19, 202337:55
What is Creation - Part 2

What is Creation - Part 2

This week we look at how we can give glory to God in the creation He has made.

Jun 12, 202337:21
What is Creation - Part 1

What is Creation - Part 1

Join us for the start of our new series for June - What is Creation? This week we look at humility & dignity found in God's creation.

Jun 05, 202353:49
The Trinity - Part 2 - Roles in the Trinity

The Trinity - Part 2 - Roles in the Trinity

We look at the roles that make up the trinity. We will learn how the trinity is reflected in the unity and diversity of the church family and in our everyday lives.

May 22, 202341:59
Who is God - Part 4

Who is God - Part 4

We see how to point our worship back to Christ. We learn that regardless of our imperfections and failures, we have an all powerful perfect, beautiful God who is perfectly able to make us righteous in Jesus. Not because of what we have done, but because of what he has done and who He is.

Apr 24, 202337:58
Who is God - Part 3

Who is God - Part 3

In part 3 of our Who is God series, we look at further aspects of God's character. His Love, His Holiness, His Righteousness, His Jealousy, His Wrath and His Will.

Apr 18, 202344:12
Who is God - Part 2

Who is God - Part 2

We learn that God not only knows everything about everything, but due to His goodness, Spirit, Wisdom and truthfulness, that knowledge of all things means He always knew we needed a savour in His Son Jesus Christ.

Apr 10, 202339:27
Who is God - Part 1

Who is God - Part 1

We look at His eternal existence, that He is knowable, His Independence, unchangeableness and omnipresence.

Apr 03, 202332:47
The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 3 | The Bible | Sufficiency

The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 3 | The Bible | Sufficiency

We learn how the Bible is sufficient on its own to bring us knowledge about God and is the only way to know salvation through Jesus Christ.

Mar 20, 202338:03
The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 2 | The Bible | Understandable and Necessary

The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 2 | The Bible | Understandable and Necessary

We look at how the bible has been made to be understood and forms a necessary part of becoming and being a Christian.

Mar 12, 202337:25
The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 1 | Bible Authority

The Way, The Truth, The Life - Part 1 | Bible Authority

We look at the authority of the Bible and where it comes from.

Mar 05, 202343:25
Call to Faith - Part 16

Call to Faith - Part 16

We go through the last chapter of Zechariah - The Lord Comes and Reigns.

Feb 22, 202346:41
The Call to Faith - Part 15

The Call to Faith - Part 15

We look at how God is faithful to protect, purify his people as they endure great trials and tribulations by faith.

Feb 12, 202342:17
Call to Faith - Part 14

Call to Faith - Part 14

This week we look at Zechariah 11 and the two shepherds. We look at how Christians need to avoid, not only only falling for false leaders, but also enabling them.

Feb 05, 202344:07
The Call to Faith - Part 12

The Call to Faith - Part 12

This week we look at how God can be a greater presence in our lives by living less for ourselves.

Jan 23, 202346:01
The Call to Faith - Part 11

The Call to Faith - Part 11

The Lord Promises to Bless Jerusalem

We learn to understand why suffering is an important part of the Christian life in order to express the salvation of Jesus to others.

Jan 15, 202341:22
The Call to Faith - Part 10

The Call to Faith - Part 10

We explore how actions are not always what they seem, unless it starts with a true faith and heart felt obedience to God.

Jan 08, 202346:20
New Year 2023 Message

New Year 2023 Message

We start our new year with the theme for 2023. How to handle the Word of God and never depart from the truth.

Jan 01, 202329:19
Christmas Message 2022

Christmas Message 2022

Christ is for Life, not just for Christmas

Dec 29, 202221:21