Matt Lilly
The final installation in our series "Bogus Things Christians Believe". Here Matt looks at how taking on the burden of others' expectations can hinder us when we are trying to follow Jesus.
I'm No Evangelist So I Don't Need To Share My Faith
Jacinda Lilly
Part of our series of "bogus things Christians believe", Jacinda debunks the idea that only a select few Christians are called to share their faith.
NOTE: The audio from the video clip has been removed, and you can see the video here: http://www.imetmessiah.com/index.php/testimonies/diane-cohen
"I'm ruined if I miss God's will for my life" (Bogus Things Christians Believe)
Matt Lilly
In our fifth message in the series "Bogus Things Christians Believe", Matt looks at different perspectives on the will of God and the plans that God has for our lives. Are we ruined if we take a wrong step?
"God forgives, so sin is no big deal" - Bogus Things Christians Believe
Matt Lilly
Continuing our series on "Bogus Things Christians Believe", we take a look at the belief that "what we do doesn't matter because God will forgive us anyway". What is the biblical response to this kind of view?
"God wants me to be happy, healthy, and prosperous, right?" - Bogus Things Christians Believe
Jacinda Lilly
This week we investigate the popular notion that God want's us to be happy, healthy and prosperous. Is that what scripture actually teaches, and if it isn't, how do we think this through as we try to live life and faith well?
Mother's Day Poem
Rebekah Hines
A poem shared by Rebekah Hines for the mothers at Coast Vineyard, to celebrate Mother's Day.
"I Don't Need Church" - Bogus Things Christians Believe
Kiran Rai
Continuing our series on "Bogus Things Christians Believe", we dig into the belief that we can do faith on our own, without having to meet up with other Christians. We explore some of the reasons we actually need church to thrive and grow as people of faith.
Bogus Things Christians Believe About Tolerance and Judgment
Matt Lilly
Grace
Carl Tuttle
We were thrilled to have Carl Tuttle, a Vineyard pastor from the USA sharing with us. Carl
was a founding member and worship pioneer of the Vineyard movement.
Bold Fellowship
Matt Lilly
Aha Moments
Vic Francis
Our visiting speaker Vic Francis shares about those special moments where God speaks to us with attention-grabbing clarity. He starts with one from the Bible - when Jesus asks Peter "Who do you say I am?"
Looking Outward
Matt Lilly
As we continue exploring the vision for Coast Vineyard in 2015, Matt talks through what it means for us to look outwards to the people around us.
Forging Friendships - Creating Community
Jacinda Lilly
One of the key areas of focus that we believe God is calling us as a church to this year is for us to continue to be intentional about forging friendships and creating community here are Coast Vineyard. Take a listen to hear this area unpacked a little.
Vision
Matt & Jacinda Lilly
Matt and Jacinda tag-team to lay out the vision for Coast Vineyard in 2015. There is plenty of exciting stuff ahead in the life of Coast, and this message is a good chance to hear what's important to us!
Life Of A Christian - Part 2
Matt Lilly
What is the "job description" of a Christian? Matt continues to explain what the Bible has to say about the key aspects of choosing to follow Jesus. This is the second of the 2-part message that Matt began on February 8th.
Creating Space
Jacinda Lilly
In the liturgical calendar, we're at the beginning of the season of Lent - a time of giving up and picking up different practices to draw near to God. Jacinda talks about what it means to use our time well, and how we can create space to connect with God as a regular rhythm of life.
Shame
Mark McConnell
What's the difference between guilt and shame? How does shame affect us? And what has God done about it? Mark opens up these questions and demonstrates how Jesus gives us the ultimate solution for our problem of shame. NOTE: There is a small section of poor-quality audio at 31:46 where there were microphone issues. It only lasts for around 30 seconds :)
The Life of a Christian - Part 1
Matt Lilly
What is the "job description" of a Christian? Matt begins to explain what the Bible has to say about the key aspects of choosing to follow Jesus. This is the first of the 2-part message that was followed up on March 1st 2015.
Tortoise Faith
Matt Lilly
What does it take to build faith that thrives over a long period of time - even a lifetime? Matt explains how continual, daily choices to follow Jesus can lead to a radically transformed life. NOTE: Unfortunately the beginning of the message was not captured, so the audio starts from approximately 10mins into the message. Our apologies :)
Re-opening Wells
Russell Ballantyne
Here Russell explains the need for the constant refreshing of the Holy Spirit in order to sustain and nourish a life of faith in Jesus. Some of the "wells" of connection with God can become dry or blocked off, and there are things we can do to open these up again.