As we continue to look at Reach ’24 and the mission that God has given us to ‘Extend our Reach, to Reach the lost’, Mark looks at the new places we will be creating this year.

Wendy explores how we become more intimately at one with Jesus who is our Hope. As we yield totally to the indwelling and infilling of Holy Spirit in every aspect of our lives, we miraculously become transformed into the likeness of Jesus. The examples of Moses, David, and the beloved disciple John - as well as former slave-trader John Newton -demo…

What does the resurrection of Jesus mean to you? As we end our Hope Series, Mark looks at the Hope that comes from the empty tomb an the truth that Jesus lives today, bringing hope to the world. What does Resurrection Sunday mean to you? Mark looked at 3 hopes of the resurrection of Jesus, 1. Our sins are washed away 2. Death is not the end 3. Jesu…

In our modern world, we have tried our best to eradicate the need to wait. Whether through the advent of credit or through the innovation of instant communication and information, waiting has become something which our parents had to endure. But what does the Bible say about waiting? As we continue in our Hope series, Mark looks at why God often re…

Did you know that God takes pleasure in certain things? As we continue in our Hope series, Mark looks at Psalm 147 and the truth that God takes pleasure in us putting our Hope in ‘His steadfast love’. Unpacking the Psalm together we look at why we can put our hope in His love and what our response to His love should be as believers in Christ.…

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What do you think of when you hear the word ‘Mercy’? Maybe visions of wrestlers in the ring crying out for mercy as their opponent has them locked in a hold which they know they can’t get out of. Or maybe it’s closer to home – maybe in your own life you carry shame and guilt for something you’ve done, and you know you need the Mercy of God. Looking…

I will make the Valley of Achor a Doorway of Hope. Achor means trouble which speaks of our sin nature. God is shaking the earth to shake us out of trouble and into destiny. We enter in through the doorway of Hope which is Jesus!There are keys that open up the doorway of Hope:Repentance / Humility / Agreement / Courage / Rejoicing •• Bible reference…

At church today we embark on a journey to uncover the rich, multifaceted nature of peace as presented in the Scriptures, and we’re going to do that by:* examining its various manifestations in the Old and New Testament* exploring three of its dimensions, namely relational, societal and personal* and confronting the challenge of a lived experiential…

In a world of increasing danger, we have a number of things we look to protect us, whether a seatbelt in the car or a burglar alarm in our house, we all desire to be safe. But did you know that God himself promises to be your protection in all things? As we look at Psalm 91, Mark asks the question, how do we walk in the Hope of His protection in ou…

God gives us incredible promises of provision in the bible. We also live our lives here on earth and sometimes it's hard to understand how what we read and know about God's provision makes sense for the reality we have to walk out. How do we as followers of Jesus walk in confident expectation of God’s provision? As we explore what God’s provision i…

Are you looking to walk in hope rather than hopelessness? As we continue in our HOPE series looking at the Hope of God in our lives, Mark looks at three practical ways in which we can cultivate a lifestyle of walking in the hope of God. 📖 - Romans 12:12 📖 - Proverbs 13:12 📖 - Romans 8:24 -25••

Are you looking for a change in your life? Fed up with the same battles and the feeling of hopelessness? Whilst Jesus doesn’t promise us a life without trials, He does promise us a kind of hope that is sure and certain and will literally change everything! bible references:📖 - Habakkuk. 3: 17📖 - Proverbs 10:28📖 - John 14:27📖 - 2 Corinthians 3:12••…

Are you feeling full of hope or feeling hopeless as we start 2024? As we start a new year, Mark kicks off a new Talk Series entitled HOPE. Looking at God’s Word, we see the Why and the What of Hope and how it can change the very course of our lives.bible references:📖 - Romans 12:12📖 - Proverbs 13:12📖 - Romans 8:24 -25••#vineyardchurch #versostalban…

bible references:📖 - Luke 1, verses 28-38

As we come to the end of our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at the final 3 hallmarks and see that sometimes, The Call requires us to leave all ... bible references:📖 - Luke 5:1-11

When Jesus calls us, he is calling us to encounter Him. And what is our response when we do? This week we look at Hallmark number 7 and the place of worship.bible references:📖 - Luke 5:1 - 11

As individuals and the body of Christ, we are called and commissioned - called to relationship with Jesus and invited to partner in His work on the earth. But how do we walk this out well, ensuring that we keep God as our first love, while giving our yes in faith and obedience to everything He commissions us to do on the earth? As we dig into a sto…

In the movie ‘About a Boy’ Hugh Grant’s character Will proudly proclaims ‘I’m an Island, I’m Ibiza’ when discussing his relationships. And for many of us, we feel that way. That we’re better off going alone. But is this what God has intended for us? As we continue our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at Hallmark number 6 of the call, and God’s design…

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 5 There was a time where blessed was trending across the globe on social media, with people posting photos of their new cars, job offer letters and even a late! But is that it – is that al thete is to the blessing of God? As we continue in out talk series ‘The Call’ we look at Ha…

An Every Generation Service is an opportunity for the church family to gather together to celebrate our variety of ages and stages of life. We have our babies and our retired members all together in one room. It is full of interactive moments and manages to hold together both deep reverence and super silliness.…

When you hear the word ‘Obedience’ what does it conjure up for you? Maybe it brings back memories of school or moments where you were compelled to follow orders. But what does Jesus mean by it? As we continue to look at the Call to fulfil the Great Commission, we get to Hallmark number 4, and the requirement to be obedient to His Word. • • bible re…

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 4. At Work

Have you ever wondered why God’s ways seem so contrary to our own? Have you ever said to yourself, ‘God, that just doesn’t make sense!’. As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Call’ we look at Hallmark number 3 of the call of God and look at why and how his ways are different then our own.bible references:📖 - Luke 5:1-11📖 - Isaiah 55:8-9…

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 2 As we continue to look at the story of Jesus calling the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11 we hear the request of Jesus to Simon ‘Go out into the deep and let down your net’. Fast forward 2,000 years and the same request of Jesus is given to each one of us, but what does that mean…

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to fulfil the Great Commission – Part 1Did you know that each one of us are called to extend God’s Kingdom here on earth? That you are called to make Jesus known to those around you? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Call’ and the story of Jesus calling his first disciples, Mark looks at 10 Hallmarks of the call…

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to walk in Holiness – Part 2: The Fear of the Lord | Mark HelvadjianDo you know what it means to Fear God? In our modern world we try to eradicate all fear from every part of our lives, but do we realise that there are some types of fear which has been designed to keep us safe? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The …

THE CALL TALK SERIES | The Call to walk in Holiness – Part 1 | Mark Helvadjian Did you know that we are called to be Holy as God is Holy? But what does that even mean and how can we be Holy like God? As we continue in our Talk Series, ‘The Call’ we look at the Call to walk in Holiness and what it means for our lives today. bible references:📖 - Luke…

SUNDAY MORNINGTHE CALL TALK SERIES | Called to the deep | Mark HelvadjianAs we start a new series for a new term, Mark poses the question are you ready for the deep? bible references:📖 - Luke 5:1-11••WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.th…

THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The Parable of the Sower: God's abundance - available to us! - Wendy HowsonWendy is continuing in our Parables series and will be looking at the Parable of the Sower.📖 - Matthew 4: 1-23

SUNDAY MORNINGTHE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | Be the light | Heather Ryan Heather is continuing in our Parables series and will be looking at the Parable of the lamp. ** bible references: **📖 - Matthew 5 14-16WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit h…

THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | Parable of the lost coin | Mark HelvadjianAs we continue in our Summer Series ‘The Parables’ Mark takes us through one of the 3 ‘Lost Parables’ and unpacks our own role in finding the lost coins around us.** bible references: **📖 - Luke 10:8-10

THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The Good Samaritan | Chris Birch-EvansParables aren’t stories to make hard ideas easy, they are onions that need pealing with perseverance. The Good Samaritan could be about – ethics, race, religion, nationality or even land right. If it is an allegory of Jesus it highlights typical 4 areas in which we try and ju…

THE PARABLES - SUMMER TALK SERIES | The wise and foolish buildersJesus taught us that we can build our life on the foundation of the rock which is Jesus himself or we can build it on the sand which is unstable, unhelpful and unwise choices that we make every day in our lives. Paul said, everything is permissible but not everything is beneficial. Th…

THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Sharing the good news | Mark Helvadjian As we end our series on ‘The Gospel’, we take a look at the story of the Woman at the Well found in John 4 and unpack the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of sharing the good news to those we meet.••

THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Living the good news | Mark HelvadjianWhen we think about the good news of Jesus, we often focus on the truth that he has saved us for eternity. However, the good news is that Jesus impacts our every day, today. bible references:📖 - 1 John 3:2-3 📖 - Phil 2:10••WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have…

THE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Why do we need the gospel? | Mark HelvadjianHave you heard the Gospel? Do you know why it is such good news? As we start a new Talk Series on the Gospel, we ask the question what is it and why do we need it? Bible References:📖 - Genesis 3:1-24📖 - Romans 5:12📖 - Colossians 1:21 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have li…

SUNDAY MORNINGTHE GOSPEL TALK SERIES | Why is the good news good news? | Mark HelvadjianHave you ever wondered how great the good news of the gospel actually is? As we continue in our Talk Series ‘The Gospel’ Mark unpacks the good news of Jesus and why Jesus dying on the cross for us is the best news we’ll ever hear. Bible References:📖 - John 3:16📖…

SUNDAY TALK |Present Reality, Future Hope | Mark Helvadjian What are you putting your hope in? Something in this life or the life to come? As we read Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, we find an encouragement to walk in the present reality of being a child of God, but having an eye on a future glory that is yet to be revealed.Bible Reference:📖 -…

SUNDAY TALK | Prayerful Solitude | Edward Carthy1 Timothy 4v7-10 teach us that growing as a Christian will take effort and choice. Our habits form so much of who we are. Imitating the habits of Christ, help to form us into his likeness. A significant habit of Jesus revealed in Luke’s Gospel is prayerful solitude. Lectio Divina can be a useful tool …

SUNDAY TALK | Intimacy and Unity | Sally DavidsonUnity in the church is vital. John 17 tells us that when the church is brought to complete unity, then the world will know that He was sent from the Father. The fabric of unity is our individual intimacy with Jesus. Bible References:📖 - John 17:20-24 📖 - Deuteronomy 6:4📖 - Psalm 127:1•• 🙋WHO IS JESUS…

REACH'23 TALK SERIES - Everyone Gets to Play - Doing the Stuff | Mark Helvadjian As we end our REACH ’23 series, Mark looks at the Parable of the Talents and the part we get to play in the work of Jesus. 📖 - Matthew 25:14-30••🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more…

REACH'23 TALK SERIES | Everyone gets to play – The Truth of Giving | Mark HelvadjianAs we continue to look at REACH ’23 and the plans God has given us for this year, Mark asks the question ‘How do we get to play’? Looking at the power of money and the truth of giving, we see how REACH presents an opportunity for all of us to leave a lasting legacy …

REACH'23 TALK SERIES | Everyone Gets to Play - The Lies of Money | Mark HelvadjianAs we continue to look at REACH ’23 and the plans God has given us for this year, Mark asks the question ‘How do we get to play’? Looking at the power of money and the truth of giving, we see how REACH presents an opportunity for all of us to leave a lasting legacy an…

As we look at our REACH ’23 plans, we look at the new places we will be creating this year.Bible References:📖 - Matthew 28:19-20📖 - John 14:6••🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/w...📲 GET CONNECTED: We want to he…

As we look at our REACH ’23 plans, we look at the new spaces we will be creating this year.Bible References:📖 - Matthew 28:19-20📖 - John 14:6 🙋WHO IS JESUS?: "I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly". John 10v10. If you'd like to find out more, then visit https://www.thevineyardchurch.co.uk/whoisjesus📲 GET CONNECTED: We want …

In 2022 Mark Helvadjian, our Senior Pastor, launched our REACH vision. REACH is a 10 year plan to create new spaces and places for people to encounter Jesus. Just over a year in we have launched a brand-new Youth Auditorium, Kids space, SEN ministry and launched a new site in Hatfield.Today Mark talks about why God is calling us to extend our reach…

The world might tell you or try to define what power is. But as the Bible tells us, we are not of this world. How the Kingdom of God operates is completely different to how the world operates. As we delve into the story of The Centurions Faith, we see that he showed a different form of power, he recognizes Jesus’ authority and he acts in humility a…

At Easter time we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Whilst this reality has universal consequences for all, it is also a personal invitation to each one of us. As we look at the story of Mary and Jesus and the empty to tomb, what we are being invited to. Bible References 📖 - John 20:1-18 📖 - John 3:16…