The Vine Community Church - Alpharetta, GA http://thevinepodcast.com Building community, for the community. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:47:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Vine Community Church is a local congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America and we are committed to seeing lives transformed by the gospel in Forsyth County, Georgia, and beyond. Building community, for the community. The Vine Community Church http://thevinepodcast.com/media/VinePodcast2.jpgThe Vine Community Church - Alpharetta, GAhttp://thevinepodcast.com Vine Community Church, Cumming GA, Alpharetta GA, Jesus Christ, Christianity,PCA,Big Creek Church no Dan Campbell cheywolf@gmail.com It’s Not Enough http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=922 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=922#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:23:56 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=922 ReTHINK.  If you rely on your limited creativity and knowledge, it’s not enough.  You need more.  King Solomon was one of the greatest minds and leaders of his day, the creme de la creme of creativity and knowledge.  Yet after all he created and experienced, he concluded that there’s nothing new under the sun, it’s all been done before.  And nothing’s changed.  In and of ourselves, we have limited creativity and knowledge, but, we serve a God who is unlimited!  Pastor Jon Adams encourages the Church to rethink how we approach the problems and challenges of the day by asking God to pour out His Spirit and wisdom.  Ecclesiastes 1:9-18

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=922 0 ReTHINK.  If you rely on your limited creativity and knowledge, it’s not enough.  You need more.  King Solomon was one of the greatest minds and leaders of his day, the creme de la creme of creativity and knowledge.  Yet after all he created and experienced, he concluded that there’s nothing new under the sun, it’s all been done before.  And nothing’s changed.  In and of ourselves, we have limited creativity and knowledge, but, we serve a God who is unlimited!  Pastor Jon Adams encourages the Church to rethink how we approach the problems and challenges of the day by asking God to pour out His Spirit and wisdom.  Ecclesiastes 1:9-18 ReTHINK.  If you rely on your limited creativity and knowledge, it’s not enough.  You need more.  King Solomon was one of the greatest minds and leaders of his day, the creme de la creme of creativity and knowledge.  Yet after all he created [...] Jon Adams 27:51 rethink,wisdom,creativity Why Do I Feel So Empty? http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=919 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=919#comments Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:00:31 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=919 ReTHINK. This world can suck the life out of you. Solomon concluded thousands of years ago, and it’s just as true today, that you can try to grasp for meaning from everything the world has to offer, but it will leave you sorely disappointed. You can gasp for meaning in this world alone, or you can breathe in the pure oxygen of the Gospel. Jesus came to a world gasping for breath to breathe life into it, and He delights in doing that for you. Ecclesiastes 1:1-7

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=919 0 ReTHINK. This world can suck the life out of you. Solomon concluded thousands of years ago, and it’s just as true today, that you can try to grasp for meaning from everything the world has to offer, but it will leave you sorely disappointed. You can gasp for meaning in this world alone, or you can breathe in the pure oxygen of the Gospel. Jesus came to a world gasping for breath to breathe life into it, and He delights in doing that for you. Ecclesiastes 1:1-7 ReTHINK. This world can suck the life out of you. Solomon concluded thousands of years ago, and it’s just as true today, that you can try to grasp for meaning from everything the world has to offer, but it will leave you sorely disappointed. [...] Jon Adams 29:23 rethink, meaning, life Transformational Thinking http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=917 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=917#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:00:41 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=917 ReTHINK does not begin just with getting your behavior right, getting more disciplined or getting more information.  ReTHINK begins with getting your mind more Jesus-centered.  We are called by God to constantly be ‘renewing our minds’ as we seek to rethink how we present our entire lives as “living sacrifices” before Him.  In this sermon, Pastor Jon Adams starts unpacking the what, why and how of the ReTHINK messages that will be challenging the Church over the next year.  Romans 12:1-2

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=917 0 ReTHINK does not begin just with getting your behavior right, getting more disciplined or getting more information.  ReTHINK begins with getting your mind more Jesus-centered.  We are called by God to constantly be ‘renewing our minds’ as we seek to rethink how we present our entire lives as “living sacrifices” before Him.  In this sermon, Pastor Jon Adams starts unpacking the what, why and how of the ReTHINK messages that will be challenging the Church over the next year.  Romans 12:1-2 ReTHINK does not begin just with getting your behavior right, getting more disciplined or getting more information.  ReTHINK begins with getting your mind more Jesus-centered.  We are called by God to constantly be ‘renewing our minds’ as we [...] Jon Adams 29:35 rethink, transform, renew ReThink His Release http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=873 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=873#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:00:08 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=873 The Church is Christ’s beloved bride; we ought to be bold in our witness, allowing the Gospel to change lives through us. But all too often we choose to be just “nice”, not stepping on anyone’s toes, living powerless lives. The disciples had their reasons for living like that, as recorded in Mark 9:14-19, and so do we. We need a radical change in the focus of our faith to Christ alone. In this message, Pastor Jon Adams begins a new extended series called “ReThink”, aimed at equipping and deploying servant/leaders into our community and world with the love of Jesus, based on giftings and passions.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=873 0 The Church is Christ’s beloved bride; we ought to be bold in our witness, allowing the Gospel to change lives through us. But all too often we choose to be just “nice”, not stepping on anyone’s toes, living powerless lives. The disciples had their reasons for living like that, as recorded in Mark 9:14-19, and so do we. We need a radical change in the focus of our faith to Christ alone. In this message, Pastor Jon Adams begins a new extended series called “ReThink”, aimed at equipping and deploying servant/leaders into our community and world with the love of Jesus, based on giftings and passions. ReThink: the 3 loves: The Church is Christ’s beloved bride; we ought to be bold in our witness, allowing the Gospel to change lives through us. But all too often we choose to be just “nice”, not stepping on anyone’s toes, living powerless lives. The disciples [...] Jon Adams 29:37 rethink, faith, Loosened to Leap http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=869 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=869#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:00:39 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=869 Do you find yourself feeling like you’re churning on the inside, living in quiet desperation, not even sure of what’s going on?  It’s not entirely your external circumstances making you feel that way.  Pastor Jon Adams concludes this series of messages from the book of Malachi with the good news that God, in His delight and lavish love for us, wants to release and unlock you from your pain and frustration.  Not just with healing and freedom, but with great joy! Malachi 4:1-3

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=869 0 Do you find yourself feeling like you’re churning on the inside, living in quiet desperation, not even sure of what’s going on?  It’s not entirely your external circumstances making you feel that way.  Pastor Jon Adams concludes this series of messages from the book of Malachi with the good news that God, in His delight and lavish love for us, wants to release and unlock you from your pain and frustration.  Not just with healing and freedom, but with great joy! Malachi 4:1-3 Do you find yourself feeling like you’re churning on the inside, living in quiet desperation, not even sure of what’s going on?  It’s not entirely your external circumstances making you feel that way.  Pastor Jon Adams concludes this series [...] Jon Adams 29:22 Trust that you are Treasured http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=866 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=866#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:00:17 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=866 If your house were on fire, what would you grab first on the way out the door? What you treasure most, of course. Do you know that you are treasured by God? Yet when we feel like we’re about to be overtaken by disaster and see no help in sight, we can find ourselves saying “God, there’s a fire coming, and I can’t trust You!” Teaching from Malachi 3:13-18, Pastor Jon Adams shows us that we can trust Him. Our Creator’s response is “I treasure you! If there is a fire, first thing I’m going to grab is you!” He sets up a Fire Line between us and destruction. And Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross is our Fire Line between us and the judgment for our sin.

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=866 0 If your house were on fire, what would you grab first on the way out the door? What you treasure most, of course. Do you know that you are treasured by God? Yet when we feel like we’re about to be overtaken by disaster and see no help in sight, we can find ourselves saying “God, there’s a fire coming, and I can’t trust You!” Teaching from Malachi 3:13-18, Pastor Jon Adams shows us that we can trust Him. Our Creator’s response is “I treasure you! If there is a fire, first thing I’m going to grab is you!” He sets up a Fire Line between us and destruction. And Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross is our Fire Line between us and the judgment for our sin. If your house were on fire, what would you grab first on the way out the door? What you treasure most, of course. Do you know that you are treasured by God? Yet when we feel like we’re about to be overtaken by disaster and see no help in [...] Jon Adams 32:30 worship, treasure, salvation Worship Through Giving http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=863 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=863#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:00:35 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=863 Doubting the promises of a Changeless God only shortchanges us.  When we’re not trusting in His steadfast goodness and love for us, we’re missing out on the intimacy and blessing He wants to share with His children.  We don’t believe in God’s promises to us because we don’t fully trust His character.  In Malachi, God challenges His people to test His character through their offering.  Pastor Jon Adams teaches through this Scripture how we, too, are invited to give this “I’m all in” giving thing a test, a trial run.  Malachi 3:6-12

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=863 0 Doubting the promises of a Changeless God only shortchanges us.  When we’re not trusting in His steadfast goodness and love for us, we’re missing out on the intimacy and blessing He wants to share with His children.  We don’t believe in God’s promises to us because we don’t fully trust His character.  In Malachi, God challenges His people to test His character through their offering.  Pastor Jon Adams teaches through this Scripture how we, too, are invited to give this “I’m all in” giving thing a test, a trial run.  Malachi 3:6-12 Doubting the promises of a Changeless God only shortchanges us.  When we’re not trusting in His steadfast goodness and love for us, we’re missing out on the intimacy and blessing He wants to share with His children.  We don’t believe in [...] Jon Adams 27:47 Refinement http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=856 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=856#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:00:37 +0000 brian http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=856 The way of refinement is the way of worship. And singing praises to God on Sunday morning is just one way we can know His presence. When you encounter the Living God in worship you will be changed, refined, transformed into the image of Christ. This refining is a process that happens throughout the life journey of a Christian. Worship and Arts Director Brian Miller shares his passion for how God uses His refining fire in worship to purify His children. Malachi 2:17-3:6

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=856 0 The way of refinement is the way of worship. And singing praises to God on Sunday morning is just one way we can know His presence. When you encounter the Living God in worship you will be changed, refined, transformed into the image of Christ. This refining is a process that happens throughout the life journey of a Christian. Worship and Arts Director Brian Miller shares his passion for how God uses His refining fire in worship to purify His children. Malachi 2:17-3:6 The way of refinement is the way of worship. And singing praises to God on Sunday morning is just one way we can know His presence. When you encounter the Living God in worship you will be changed, refined, transformed into the image of Christ. [...] Brian Miller 31:04 The Power of Promises http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=848 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=848#comments Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:00:47 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=848 You can worship God with great feeling and expression: lift your hands, cry, weep, shout, jump up and down or bow in reverence before Him. You can tell God a thousand times: “God, I love you, I love you, I love you”, but if you don’t keep your promises, your worship is bogus and means nothing. Your life reveals your love. And your passion for God is demonstrated by your promise keeping. If you want to know God, to sense His presence, and to see His power in your life: Keep your promises. In the ancient world, the more serious of promises were called “covenants”. And today, we need to be motivated to faithfully keep and fulfill the promises that we make. Malachi 2:10-16

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=848 0 You can worship God with great feeling and expression: lift your hands, cry, weep, shout, jump up and down or bow in reverence before Him. You can tell God a thousand times: “God, I love you, I love you, I love you”, but if you don’t keep your promises, your worship is bogus and means nothing. Your life reveals your love. And your passion for God is demonstrated by your promise keeping. If you want to know God, to sense His presence, and to see His power in your life: Keep your promises. In the ancient world, the more serious of promises were called “covenants”. And today, we need to be motivated to faithfully keep and fulfill the promises that we make. Malachi 2:10-16 You can worship God with great feeling and expression: lift your hands, cry, weep, shout, jump up and down or bow in reverence before Him. You can tell God a thousand times: “God, I love you, I love you, I love you”, but if you don’t keep [...] Jon Adams 31:24 A Leader’s Heart for Worship http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=841 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=841#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:00:22 +0000 tom wood http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=841 To summarize chapter 1 of Malachi:   The southern nation of Israel, Judah, was hauling God into court and  charging Him with 2 offenses: a lack of love and justice.  But, last week, we saw the priests (the pastor/leaders of that day) were the ones who lacked love:  They were shaming God’s name by offering blemished lambs, “the road kill” of the day to Him.  That’s where we pick up in chapter 2. The big issue was this: making GOD’S NAME GREAT!  Nothing was more important than THE WORSHIP OF THE LORD ALMIGHTY.  Verse 2:  If you priests … the leaders of my people don’t have  A HEART TO HONOR MY NAME, who will? WORSHIP had become impersonal and meaningless to the priests.  So how do you think that affected the rest of God’s people and their HEART TO HONOR GOD’S NAME? Malachi 2:1-9

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=841 0 To summarize chapter 1 of Malachi:   The southern nation of Israel, Judah, was hauling God into court and  charging Him with 2 offenses: a lack of love and justice.  But, last week, we saw the priests (the pastor/leaders of that day) were the ones who lacked love:  They were shaming God’s name by offering blemished lambs, “the road kill” of the day to Him.  That’s where we pick up in chapter 2. The big issue was this: making GOD’S NAME GREAT!  Nothing was more important than THE WORSHIP OF THE LORD ALMIGHTY.  Verse 2:  If you priests … the leaders of my people don’t have  A HEART TO HONOR MY NAME, who will? WORSHIP had become impersonal and meaningless to the priests.  So how do you think that affected the rest of God’s people and their HEART TO HONOR GOD’S NAME? Malachi 2:1-9 To summarize chapter 1 of Malachi:   The southern nation of Israel, Judah, was hauling God into court and  charging Him with 2 offenses: a lack of love and justice.  But, last week, we saw the priests (the pastor/leaders of that day) were the [...] Tom Wood 35:36 Intermission: Living in the Tension of the Now http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=833 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=833#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:00:57 +0000 tom wood http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=833 The Old Testament could have ended with “hang tight, the next time you hear from Me will be when the promised Messiah has come.”  Instead, the 400+ year intermission between the Old and New Testaments begins with an exhortation to remember and follow the Law, to believe God and not doubt.  It’s not unlike the time we live in now, waiting in hopeful expectation of Christ’s return.  Pastor Tom Wood teaches on why living in this intermission, or tension of the NOW, we need a supernaturally changed heart.  Malachi 4:4-6

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=833 0 The Old Testament could have ended with “hang tight, the next time you hear from Me will be when the promised Messiah has come.”  Instead, the 400+ year intermission between the Old and New Testaments begins with an exhortation to remember and follow the Law, to believe God and not doubt.  It’s not unlike the time we live in now, waiting in hopeful expectation of Christ’s return.  Pastor Tom Wood teaches on why living in this intermission, or tension of the NOW, we need a supernaturally changed heart.  Malachi 4:4-6 The Old Testament could have ended with “hang tight, the next time you hear from Me will be when the promised Messiah has come.”  Instead, the 400+ year intermission between the Old and New Testaments begins with an exhortation to remember and [...] Tom Wood 40:36 Blind to the Blemishes http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=824 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=824#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:00:59 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=824 Doesn’t regifting show someone just how much you care for them?  Exactly: not so much, whether or not you really do.  It usually means you place little value on the gift, you won’t miss it.  So hey, look what I got you!  That’s what the priests were doing in worship in Malachi’s day, bringing sick and lame animals to the sacrifice and keeping the best for themselves.  The Lord’s rebuke in today’s text left no doubt about what is required in worship.  Pastor Jon Adams lays out what God expects, and gives us some practical ways to deal with the blemished offerings we bring.  Malachi 1:6-14

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=824 0 Doesn’t regifting show someone just how much you care for them?  Exactly: not so much, whether or not you really do.  It usually means you place little value on the gift, you won’t miss it.  So hey, look what I got you!  That’s what the priests were doing in worship in Malachi’s day, bringing sick and lame animals to the sacrifice and keeping the best for themselves.  The Lord’s rebuke in today’s text left no doubt about what is required in worship.  Pastor Jon Adams lays out what God expects, and gives us some practical ways to deal with the blemished offerings we bring.  Malachi 1:6-14 Doesn’t regifting show someone just how much you care for them?  Exactly: not so much, whether or not you really do.  It usually means you place little value on the gift, you won’t miss it.  So hey, look what I got you!  That’s what the [...] Jon Adams 38:35 Rekindling the Fire of Worship http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=818 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=818#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 17:00:17 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=818 Just as an iron poker left in the fire takes on more of the fire’s qualities the longer it remains in the flame, when you remain in and let your worship be ignited by God’s consuming fire, you catch and show more of His qualities.  And worship becomes anything but bland, ordinary and dry.  Worship becomes white-hot when you continually place your trust in Him.  Malachi 1:1-5, Hebrews 11:29

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=818 0 Just as an iron poker left in the fire takes on more of the fire’s qualities the longer it remains in the flame, when you remain in and let your worship be ignited by God’s consuming fire, you catch and show more of His qualities.  And worship becomes anything but bland, ordinary and dry.  Worship becomes white-hot when you continually place your trust in Him.  Malachi 1:1-5, Hebrews 11:29 Just as an iron poker left in the fire takes on more of the fire’s qualities the longer it remains in the flame, when you remain in and let your worship be ignited by God’s consuming fire, you catch and show more of His qualities.  And worship [...] Jon Adams 33:18 The Remnant Rule http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=809 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=809#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 17:00:12 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=809 It’s amazing what God can do with scraps.  When Moses interceded for the two and a half million Israelites worshiping  a golden calf, God heard and saved the nation from destruction.  Throughout Scripture the remnant rule shows that God saves a nation through a very small band of devoted followers.  Is this rule applicable to America today?  Of course it is, God hasn’t changed!  The devotion and prayers of His people, not the entire nation, will be heard and bring healing to that nation.  Pastor Jon Adams shows us how we can become a renewed people, a remnant relentlessly looking to Jesus our Redeemer.  Genesis 18:22-25; 32-33, Isaiah 1:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14.

]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=809 0 It’s amazing what God can do with scraps.  When Moses interceded for the two and a half million Israelites worshiping  a golden calf, God heard and saved the nation from destruction.  Throughout Scripture the remnant rule shows that God saves a nation through a very small band of devoted followers.  Is this rule applicable to America today?  Of course it is, God hasn’t changed!  The devotion and prayers of His people, not the entire nation, will be heard and bring healing to that nation.  Pastor Jon Adams shows us how we can become a renewed people, a remnant relentlessly looking to Jesus our Redeemer.  Genesis 18:22-25; 32-33, Isaiah 1:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14. It’s amazing what God can do with scraps.  When Moses interceded for the two and a half million Israelites worshiping  a golden calf, God heard and saved the nation from destruction.  Throughout Scripture the remnant rule shows that God saves [...] Jon Adams 35:59 Calling through Listening http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=801 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=801#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 17:00:14 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=801 Have you ever tuned through all the radio stations competing for your attention as you drive through a big city?  So much noise.  Especially when all you want to hear is a traffic report!  In the same way, the noise around us and in our minds can easily distract us from hearing what God has to say.  In the conclusion of this series, Pastor Jon Adams looks into ways we can sensitize our hearts to hearing God’s voice through the story of how He called Samuel as a young boy.  I Samuel 3:1-14

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=801 0 Have you ever tuned through all the radio stations competing for your attention as you drive through a big city?  So much noise.  Especially when all you want to hear is a traffic report!  In the same way, the noise around us and in our minds can easily distract us from hearing what God has to say.  In the conclusion of this series, Pastor Jon Adams looks into ways we can sensitize our hearts to hearing God’s voice through the story of how He called Samuel as a young boy.  I Samuel 3:1-14 [hi quality mp3] Have you ever tuned through all the radio stations competing for your attention as you drive through a big city?  So much noise.  Especially when all you want to hear is a traffic report!  In the same way, the noise around us and in our minds [...] Jon Adams 27:41 Convergence of Calling http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=772 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=772#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 02:56:51 +0000 tom wood http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=772 Pastor Tom Wood busts open the myth that you can be anything you want to be, if you believe it you can achieve it.  There’s so many fallacies in that way of thinking that many in the upcoming generation are paralyzed trying to figure out what they’re going to do with their lives.  But if you’re a follower of Jesus you’ve been bought at a great price and belong to God, not yourself.  Ask that the Holy Spirit who lives in you will give guidance and counsel to recognize and use your unique spiritual gift.  Christ came to renew all things, and He will do that through you.  Convergence of calling is simply asking God to do *His* thing through you in this renewing.  Proverbs 3:5-6, I Corinthians 6:19-20

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=772 0 Pastor Tom Wood busts open the myth that you can be anything you want to be, if you believe it you can achieve it.  There’s so many fallacies in that way of thinking that many in the upcoming generation are paralyzed trying to figure out what they’re going to do with their lives.  But if you’re a follower of Jesus you’ve been bought at a great price and belong to God, not yourself.  Ask that the Holy Spirit who lives in you will give guidance and counsel to recognize and use your unique spiritual gift.  Christ came to renew all things, and He will do that through you.  Convergence of calling is simply asking God to do *His* thing through you in this renewing.  Proverbs 3:5-6, I Corinthians 6:19-20 [hi quality mp3] Pastor Tom Wood busts open the myth that you can be anything you want to be, if you believe it you can achieve it.  There’s so many fallacies in that way of thinking that many in the upcoming generation are paralyzed trying to figure out what [...] Tom Wood 35:44 Sacrificial Saviors http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=762 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=762#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:00:12 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=762 Motherhood: perhaps no other calling yields such great power with such little spotlight.  Pastor Jon explores this great influence through the way God used Moses’ real mother and adopted mother to literally save his life.  The danger they were in and sacrifices they made allowed Moses to grow up to be a man used in many ways to glorify God and become one of the greatest leaders Israel ever had.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=762 0 Motherhood: perhaps no other calling yields such great power with such little spotlight.  Pastor Jon explores this great influence through the way God used Moses’ real mother and adopted mother to literally save his life.  The danger they were in and sacrifices they made allowed Moses to grow up to be a man used in many ways to glorify God and become one of the greatest leaders Israel ever had. [hi quality mp3] Motherhood: perhaps no other calling yields such great power with such little spotlight.  Pastor Jon explores this great influence through the way God used Moses’ real mother and adopted mother to literally save his life.  The danger they were [...] Footprints http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=758 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=758#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 17:00:11 +0000 matt http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=758 Jesus tells his followers to make disciples *as you go*.  Not just in the destination, but in the journey, looking and praying for opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ to every life we touch in our daily routine.  Matt Brinkley digs into how the unique “footprint” of your life can impact so many others for the Gospel.  Nobody else has the potential that you do for your calling.  Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:12-16

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=758 0 Jesus tells his followers to make disciples *as you go*.  Not just in the destination, but in the journey, looking and praying for opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ to every life we touch in our daily routine.  Matt Brinkley digs into how the unique “footprint” of your life can impact so many others for the Gospel.  Nobody else has the potential that you do for your calling.  Matthew 28:18-20, Philippians 2:12-16 [hi quality mp3] Jesus tells his followers to make disciples *as you go*.  Not just in the destination, but in the journey, looking and praying for opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ to every life we touch in our daily routine.  Matt Brinkley digs [...] Calling Distractions http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=753 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=753#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 17:00:14 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=753 Jason Locy discusses his experiences getting to know God’s calling on his life.  Your calling is a journey for a lifetime, not a destination.  And don’t be surprised that from the moment you make a commitment to God, distractions will be trying to pull you away from finding and following your calling; it happened to our Lord in Luke 4:13.  Pastor Jon Adams looks at two extremes that can distract you from your calling, and some questions you can use to help discern whether something is a distraction or a calling.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=753 0 Jason Locy discusses his experiences getting to know God’s calling on his life.  Your calling is a journey for a lifetime, not a destination.  And don’t be surprised that from the moment you make a commitment to God, distractions will be trying to pull you away from finding and following your calling; it happened to our Lord in Luke 4:13.  Pastor Jon Adams looks at two extremes that can distract you from your calling, and some questions you can use to help discern whether something is a distraction or a calling. [hi quality mp3] Jason Locy discusses his experiences getting to know God’s calling on his life.  Your calling is a journey for a lifetime, not a destination.  And don’t be surprised that from the moment you make a commitment to God, distractions will be [...] Jon Adams 44:16 The Hub of your Calling http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=747 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=747#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:00:30 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=747 Pastor Jon Adams and author Gabe Lyons introduce a series of messages that clarify the idea of “calling”.  God has a calling on every Christian’s life, not just those in full-time ministry.  And that calling means He has better plans for you than you could possibly imagine.  Plans to impact this culture and the world for the glory of God, in the calling that He’s given you through your talents and what He’s laid on your heart.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=739 0 Consider this principle: God made you for nothing else other than to have ultimate happiness.  Doubt that?  Consider that Jesus’ first recorded miracle was at a wedding celebration.  A party!  Check out John 17:13 where Jesus prayed for us to have the full measure of his joy.  By design, we will only find ultimate pleasure, joy and happiness when we find it in Him.  The many counterfeit sources of joy that pop culture exalts do not last.  Sooner or later something goes sour and that joy apart from God is history.  Tom Wood unpacks this principle and four simple things we can do fight our doubts and develop our relationship with Jesus. John 2:1-11 [hi quality mp3] Consider this principle: God made you for nothing else other than to have ultimate happiness.  Doubt that?  Consider that Jesus’ first recorded miracle was at a wedding celebration.  A party!  Check out John 17:13 where Jesus prayed for us to [...] Tom Wood 38:43 Doubt that Drives Us http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=729 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=729#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:00:59 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=729 Doubt and unbelief are two very different states of mind.  The doubter is open and willing to be led to faith, but unbelief slams the door and declares “I will not go!”  Let doubts drive you to a direct encounter with the Resurrected Jesus.  But be wary that your intellectual prowess doesn’t drive you to faithless dead ends, while at the same time you don’t go to the other extreme and flat out deny your doubts.  Pastor Jon’s prayer is not that you would be free from doubt, but that you would see the Resurrected Lord.  Two things you can do to deal with doubt is to open your life to finding Jesus in a community of faith, and put your doubts on suspension and open your heart to the resurrected Jesus.  John 20:24-29

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=729 0 Doubt and unbelief are two very different states of mind.  The doubter is open and willing to be led to faith, but unbelief slams the door and declares “I will not go!”  Let doubts drive you to a direct encounter with the Resurrected Jesus.  But be wary that your intellectual prowess doesn’t drive you to faithless dead ends, while at the same time you don’t go to the other extreme and flat out deny your doubts.  Pastor Jon’s prayer is not that you would be free from doubt, but that you would see the Resurrected Lord.  Two things you can do to deal with doubt is to open your life to finding Jesus in a community of faith, and put your doubts on suspension and open your heart to the resurrected Jesus.  John 20:24-29 [hi quality mp3] Doubt and unbelief are two very different states of mind.  The doubter is open and willing to be led to faith, but unbelief slams the door and declares “I will not go!”  Let doubts drive you to a direct encounter with the Resurrected Jesus.  [...] Jon Adams 34:05 Filing Fake http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=727 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=727#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:00:33 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=727 This concludes the series of reflective messages for the Lenten season by asking us to take a good look at the motivation for our worship.  Are we offering empty, synthetic words of praise, or Christ honoring God glorifying genuine praise?  We all struggle with this sometimes.  Are our words, actions and motives of our hearts glorifying God for who He is?  And are we trusting Him at His word?  Pastor Jon offers a great word of encouragement to anyone seeking to draw close to their Heavenly Father.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=727 0 This concludes the series of reflective messages for the Lenten season by asking us to take a good look at the motivation for our worship.  Are we offering empty, synthetic words of praise, or Christ honoring God glorifying genuine praise?  We all struggle with this sometimes.  Are our words, actions and motives of our hearts glorifying God for who He is?  And are we trusting Him at His word?  Pastor Jon offers a great word of encouragement to anyone seeking to draw close to their Heavenly Father. [hi quality mp3] This concludes the series of reflective messages for the Lenten season by asking us to take a good look at the motivation for our worship.  Are we offering empty, synthetic words of praise, or Christ honoring God glorifying genuine praise?  We [...] Jon Adams 29:24 Return to His Lavish Love http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=702 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=702#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:00:37 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=702 As the father ran to the returning younger son in the story of the prodigal, God the Father has arms open wide toward you.  Do you have open arms towards Him, surrendered, or are you hunched protectively over all your stuff like the prodigal’s older brother?  Why?  It all belongs to Him anyway.  God’s desire is for us to be generous.  And how can we do anything else?  God owes us nothing, not even our next breath, yet He demonstrates His lavish, extravagant love for us in countless ways, especially in the unfathomable sacrifice at the Cross.  Luke 15:17-24

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=702 0 As the father ran to the returning younger son in the story of the prodigal, God the Father has arms open wide toward you.  Do you have open arms towards Him, surrendered, or are you hunched protectively over all your stuff like the prodigal’s older brother?  Why?  It all belongs to Him anyway.  God’s desire is for us to be generous.  And how can we do anything else?  God owes us nothing, not even our next breath, yet He demonstrates His lavish, extravagant love for us in countless ways, especially in the unfathomable sacrifice at the Cross.  Luke 15:17-24 [hi quality mp3] As the father ran to the returning younger son in the story of the prodigal, God the Father has arms open wide toward you.  Do you have open arms towards Him, surrendered, or are you hunched protectively over all your stuff like the prodigal’s [...] Jon Adams 45:33 Return to His Joy http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=700 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=700#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:00:32 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=700 Luke 15:11-24; 32
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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=689 0 Do you want to be so filled with joy that you’re overflowing?  Sloshing around with it and spilling all over everyone around you?  Most of the time we have to get to the end of our rope, emptied, flat on our back before we cry out to God.  And it’s when we finally get to the end of ourselves that we’re ready to be filled, to have our lives ignited by His Spirit.  When that happens, our wants are all about Him and others, and generosity flows.  Part one of a series “Return to Generosity”. Luke 15:11-17 [hi quality mp3] Do you want to be so filled with joy that you’re overflowing?  Sloshing around with it and spilling all over everyone around you?  Most of the time we have to get to the end of our rope, emptied, flat on our back before we cry out to God.  And [...] Jon Adams 43:40 Spend your Life on the Riches of Christ http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=686 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=686#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000 mike coffey http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=686 Every grapple with life purpose questions?  How should you spend your time or your energy?  What cause or endeavor should you invest in?  In light of the richness of Jesus, how should we spend our lives?  What is the most rational response we could have, when faced with the creator, sustainer and savior of it all?  Paul ends a difficult section of scripture with a doxology of praise… ”From Him, through Him, to Him are all things, to Him be the glory forever.”  Romans 11:33-36

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=686 0 Every grapple with life purpose questions?  How should you spend your time or your energy?  What cause or endeavor should you invest in?  In light of the richness of Jesus, how should we spend our lives?  What is the most rational response we could have, when faced with the creator, sustainer and savior of it all?  Paul ends a difficult section of scripture with a doxology of praise… ”From Him, through Him, to Him are all things, to Him be the glory forever.”  Romans 11:33-36 [hi quality mp3] Every grapple with life purpose questions?  How should you spend your time or your energy?  What cause or endeavor should you invest in?  In light of the richness of Jesus, how should we spend our lives?  What is the most rational response we [...] Mike Coffey 35:10 Magnification http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=680 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=680#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:00:18 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=680 When we boast in, or magnify something, we’re either trying to make little things bigger, or make Great Big things more visible.  When we boast, even in “good” things like our job, spouse, kids, accomplishments, we’re trying to make little things bigger.  But when we boast in the Cross we make Great Big things more visible.  If you’ve ever wondered what is your purpose in life, the Westminster Confession of Faith sums it up beautifully: “the chief end of man is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever.”  Pastor Jon Adams concludes this series of messages helping us better grasp freedom from self reliance, and freedom in Christ and His work on the Cross.  Galatians 6:11-18

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=680 0 When we boast in, or magnify something, we’re either trying to make little things bigger, or make Great Big things more visible.  When we boast, even in “good” things like our job, spouse, kids, accomplishments, we’re trying to make little things bigger.  But when we boast in the Cross we make Great Big things more visible.  If you’ve ever wondered what is your purpose in life, the Westminster Confession of Faith sums it up beautifully: “the chief end of man is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever.”  Pastor Jon Adams concludes this series of messages helping us better grasp freedom from self reliance, and freedom in Christ and His work on the Cross.  Galatians 6:11-18 [hi quality mp3] When we boast in, or magnify something, we’re either trying to make little things bigger, or make Great Big things more visible.  When we boast, even in “good” things like our job, spouse, kids, accomplishments, we’re trying to make little [...] Jon Adams 34:33 The Desire Dance http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=675 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=675#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:00:15 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=675 “When I try to lead my wife in a dance, I tend to over-control and I sort of drag her around the dance floor.  In my spiritual life, when I try to dominate/control things, and not allow the Spirit of God to lead, I am dragged into works based/performance living.”  Every day, and every moment, we have a choice:  will we dance with the desires of the flesh or the desires of the Spirit?   Paul puts it this way in today’s text: “… walk by the Spirit”  v. 16, and  “(be) led by the Spirit” v. 18.  The really cool thing is that when we allow the Spirit to lead us in the dance of daily living, our heart, mind, body, and whole life is set free with desire from Him.  The result of being lead by the Spirit is the “Desire Dance”.  We are set free and we learn to dance really well, and great fruit  is produced.  Galatians 5:16-26

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=675 0 “When I try to lead my wife in a dance, I tend to over-control and I sort of drag her around the dance floor.  In my spiritual life, when I try to dominate/control things, and not allow the Spirit of God to lead, I am dragged into works based/performance living.”  Every day, and every moment, we have a choice:  will we dance with the desires of the flesh or the desires of the Spirit?   Paul puts it this way in today’s text: “… walk by the Spirit”  v. 16, and  “(be) led by the Spirit” v. 18.  The really cool thing is that when we allow the Spirit to lead us in the dance of daily living, our heart, mind, body, and whole life is set free with desire from Him.  The result of being lead by the Spirit is the “Desire Dance”.  We are set free and we learn to dance really well, and great fruit  is produced.  Galatians 5:16-26 [hi quality mp3] “When I try to lead my wife in a dance, I tend to over-control and I sort of drag her around the dance floor.  In my spiritual life, when I try to dominate/control things, and not allow the Spirit of God to lead, I am dragged into works [...] Jon Adams 29:59 Full and Free http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=672 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=672#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:00:25 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=672 Harold Abrams, a gifted sprinter in the classic film “Chariots of Fire” shared his motivation for running the 100 meters.  He said, “I have 10 seconds to justify my existence.”  On the other hand, Eric Liddell, told his sister why he ran:  “When I run I feel His pleasure.”  Eric Liddell was free to run for God’s glory.  Why?   He sensed and felt His pleasure, he was in overflow, full of God.  But, Harold Abrams was in bondage to his own drivenness to achieve… to make a name for himself and be the world’s fastest human.    Abrams ran in desperation because he was empty -  living like a slave.  Liddell ran in joy because he was full  -  living like a son.   Freedom is living out of fullness, not emptiness.  Galatians 5:1-15

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=669 0 Galatians 4:21-5:1 [hi quality mp3] Galatians 4:21-5:1 [hi quality mp3] Tom Watson 32:23 Resist the People Pressure http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=657 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=657#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:00:32 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=657 The Galatians were mostly Gentiles.  After Paul had left their region, some Jewish religious leader called Judaizers had gained power in the Church and they were now teaching that these Gentiles Christians needed to adopt Jewish customs and even keep the Jewish holidays.  In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul has some really hard things to say to the Galatians.  Paul’s goal wasn’t to be liked… but to create disciples who would disciple others.  He was like a spiritual parent to the Galatians who desperately desired Christ to be “fully formed/developed” like a baby develops in its mom’s womb, but the gospel grows and develops in us as we resist pleasing or living for anyone other than Him.  Paul confronts our performance-based living.  His wants us to gently and lovingly be willing to confront others…  not to be critical, but to see Christ-centered community form in our midst.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=657 0 The Galatians were mostly Gentiles.  After Paul had left their region, some Jewish religious leader called Judaizers had gained power in the Church and they were now teaching that these Gentiles Christians needed to adopt Jewish customs and even keep the Jewish holidays.  In Galatians 4:8-20, Paul has some really hard things to say to the Galatians.  Paul’s goal wasn’t to be liked… but to create disciples who would disciple others.  He was like a spiritual parent to the Galatians who desperately desired Christ to be “fully formed/developed” like a baby develops in its mom’s womb, but the gospel grows and develops in us as we resist pleasing or living for anyone other than Him.  Paul confronts our performance-based living.  His wants us to gently and lovingly be willing to confront others…  not to be critical, but to see Christ-centered community form in our midst. [hi quality mp3] The Galatians were mostly Gentiles.  After Paul had left their region, some Jewish religious leader called Judaizers had gained power in the Church and they were now teaching that these Gentiles Christians needed to adopt Jewish customs and even [...] Jon Adams 34:49 Access to God http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=652 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=652#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:00:58 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=652 The gospel teaches us to “cheer up you’re a lot more loved than you dreamed possible.”  Here in the  Gal. 4:6-7 especially, Paul teaches about the doctrine of adoption.   The Son sends His Spirit into our hearts and makes our faith experiential/white-hot.  We increasingly sense and know that the Father is more than just an aloof God, He is our “Daddy” who is calling out to us to climb in the lap of our Pappa.   He rejoices over us with singing and dancing.  The Spirit of our Sonship sets us free from all the things that have kept our hearts in slavery.   We are sons and daughters of the King who is also our Dad.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=652 0 The gospel teaches us to “cheer up you’re a lot more loved than you dreamed possible.”  Here in the  Gal. 4:6-7 especially, Paul teaches about the doctrine of adoption.   The Son sends His Spirit into our hearts and makes our faith experiential/white-hot.  We increasingly sense and know that the Father is more than just an aloof God, He is our “Daddy” who is calling out to us to climb in the lap of our Pappa.   He rejoices over us with singing and dancing.  The Spirit of our Sonship sets us free from all the things that have kept our hearts in slavery.   We are sons and daughters of the King who is also our Dad. [hi quality mp3] The gospel teaches us to “cheer up you’re a lot more loved than you dreamed possible.”  Here in the  Gal. 4:6-7 especially, Paul teaches about the doctrine of adoption.   The Son sends His Spirit into our hearts and makes our faith [...] 41:12 Grow Up! http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=645 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=645#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:00:38 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=645 From the time Moses came down from Mt Sinai to Jesus’ day, Israel went from having 10 laws to 610 laws to follow.  Every day.  Without fail and to the letter.  In Churches today the Law and man-made rules can be so overwhelming that it’s easy to rely on legalism and exhaust oneself trying to keep them all perfectly, or fall into lawlessness by trying to live without any of them.  Pastor Jon teaches about the purposes of the Law, and how it relates to the grace we know by faith in Jesus Christ.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=645 0 From the time Moses came down from Mt Sinai to Jesus’ day, Israel went from having 10 laws to 610 laws to follow.  Every day.  Without fail and to the letter.  In Churches today the Law and man-made rules can be so overwhelming that it’s easy to rely on legalism and exhaust oneself trying to keep them all perfectly, or fall into lawlessness by trying to live without any of them.  Pastor Jon teaches about the purposes of the Law, and how it relates to the grace we know by faith in Jesus Christ. [hi quality mp3] From the time Moses came down from Mt Sinai to Jesus’ day, Israel went from having 10 laws to 610 laws to follow.  Every day.  Without fail and to the letter.  In Churches today the Law and man-made rules can be so overwhelming that it’s [...] Jon Adams 43:07 Law, faith, disobedience, legalism, freedom Exposed http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=637 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=637#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:00:27 +0000 jon http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=637 The meaning of the word cursed, in Galatians 3:10-14, means to be subjected to public disgrace, to be shamed, exposed.  If you are relying on your own goodness, then you are under a curse and will be exposed sooner or later because there is no way any of us can live up to the Law 100% of the time all our lives.  On the cross, where Christ took on all of our shame, he became shame-full so that we may be shame-less.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=637 0 The meaning of the word cursed, in Galatians 3:10-14, means to be subjected to public disgrace, to be shamed, exposed.  If you are relying on your own goodness, then you are under a curse and will be exposed sooner or later because there is no way any of us can live up to the Law 100% of the time all our lives.  On the cross, where Christ took on all of our shame, he became shame-full so that we may be shame-less. [hi quality mp3] The meaning of the word cursed, in Galatians 3:10-14, means to be subjected to public disgrace, to be shamed, exposed.  If you are relying on your own goodness, then you are under a curse and will be exposed sooner or later because there is no way [...] The Gospel According to Abe http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=630 http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=630#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:00:12 +0000 tom wood http://thevinepodcast.com/?p=630 We know instinctively that there is a gap between us and God.  And God says you have to be perfect to close that gap, all the time.  Problem is, we cannot do it.  We’re incapable of following every letter of the Law all our lives, so obedience won’t cut it.  Only God can close the gap.  Abraham understood God was going to do just that; he believed God’s promise.  Jesus fulfilled that promise, closing the gap and redeeming from the curse all who choose to believe.  Tom Wood gives practical advice for ways to increase our faith.

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]]> http://thevinepodcast.com/?feed=rss2&p=630 0 We know instinctively that there is a gap between us and God.  And God says you have to be perfect to close that gap, all the time.  Problem is, we cannot do it.  We’re incapable of following every letter of the Law all our lives, so obedience won’t cut it.  Only God can close the gap.  Abraham understood God was going to do just that; he believed God’s promise.  Jesus fulfilled that promise, closing the gap and redeeming from the curse all who choose to believe.  Tom Wood gives practical advice for ways to increase our faith. [hi quality mp3] We know instinctively that there is a gap between us and God.  And God says you have to be perfect to close that gap, all the time.  Problem is, we cannot do it.  We’re incapable of following every letter of the Law all our lives, so obedience [...] Tom Wood 39:16