Coventry Vineyard Church Mediahttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.ukInsight by EndisnoWhich Bad habits limit our ability to grow? Which patterns of behaviour inhibit our spiritual growth? In the last of our series, GROW, Nick looks at how we apply God's grace, work with the Holy Spirit and one another to develop self control and encourage growth.m_47541Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=47541&fullpage=TrueWhich Bad habits limit our ability to grow? Which patterns of behaviour inhibit our spiritual growth? In the last of our series, GROW, Nick looks at how we apply God's grace, work with the Holy Spirit and one another to develop self control and encourage growth.Nick Sutton00:38:00How do we make space and time to grow? Vicki Sutton asks what things limit our spiritual growth, preventing us from becoming more like Jesus. How do we set limits, margins in life that will keep us from crashing.m_47180Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=47180&fullpage=TrueHow do we make space and time to grow? Vicki Sutton asks what things limit our spiritual growth, preventing us from becoming more like Jesus. How do we set limits, margins in life that will keep us from crashing.Vicki Sutton00:32:00The Bible teaches that God speaks, If God is speaking are we listening? Nick looks at ways in which God speaks to us and the importance of hearing God's voice as we grow more like Jesus.m_46862Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=46862&fullpage=TrueThe Bible teaches that God speaks, If God is speaking are we listening? Nick looks at ways in which God speaks to us and the importance of hearing God's voice as we grow more like Jesus.Nick Sutton00:39:00The bible is a BIG book. With BIG words and BIG ideas. Gandhi once said, "You Christians look after a document containing enough dynamite to blow all civilization to pieces, turn the world upside down, and bring peace to a battle torn planet. But you treat it as though it is nothing more than a piece of literature.” So, how do we treat this book? How do we let this book transform us, grow us more and more into the likeness of Jesus? How do we take in the nourishment and goodness in this book? In essencem_46687Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=46687&fullpage=TrueThe bible is a BIG book. With BIG words and BIG ideas. Gandhi once said, "You Christians look after a document containing enough dynamite to blow all civilization to pieces, turn the world upside down, and bring peace to a battle torn planet. But you treat it as though it is nothing more than a piece of literature.” So, how do we treat this book? How do we let this book transform us, grow us more and more into the likeness of Jesus? How do we take in the nourishment and goodness in this book? In essenceNick Sutton00:39:00This recording begins with a report from Vicki Sutton on her recent trip to Malawi to visit the Dalitso Trust, a project that Coventry Vineyard supports. Then, Nick continues the series, GROW, looking at how to pray effectively, with a brief look at how and why we fast, followed by intercession.m_45909Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=45909&fullpage=TrueThis recording begins with a report from Vicki Sutton on her recent trip to Malawi to visit the Dalitso Trust, a project that Coventry Vineyard supports. Then, Nick continues the series, GROW, looking at how to pray effectively, with a brief look at how and why we fast, followed by intercession.Nick Sutton00:40:00Like the myriad vuvuzela's at the world cup, our lives have a soundtrack of noise. Noise (unwanted sound) drowns out what we want to hear. Is noise preventing growth? Do we also suffer from 'hurry-sickness'? what is the antidote to noise and hurry? Nick looks at the practices of silence and solitude, stillness and slowing as a cure for the noise and busyness of life. How do we hit mute? How do we remove ourselves from the pressures of hurry?m_45530Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=45530&fullpage=TrueLike the myriad vuvuzela's at the world cup, our lives have a soundtrack of noise. Noise (unwanted sound) drowns out what we want to hear. Is noise preventing growth? Do we also suffer from 'hurry-sickness'? what is the antidote to noise and hurry? Nick looks at the practices of silence and solitude, stillness and slowing as a cure for the noise and busyness of life. How do we hit mute? How do we remove ourselves from the pressures of hurry?Nick Sutton00:37:00Are we allowing the flow of God's grace, to flow to others? Do we want to respond to God’s grace by imitating his generosity. In the last of our series LOADED, looking at our attitudes to money, Nick asks how will we respond to God’s grace? How will we give?m_45226Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=45226&fullpage=TrueAre we allowing the flow of God's grace, to flow to others? Do we want to respond to God’s grace by imitating his generosity. In the last of our series LOADED, looking at our attitudes to money, Nick asks how will we respond to God’s grace? How will we give?Nick Sutton00:44:00Guest Speaker, Andrew McNeil from Vineyard Network Church Birmingham continues our series on money by looking at what it means to give. Giving should be Generous, Intentional, Vision-driven and Expectantm_45223Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=45223&fullpage=TrueGuest Speaker, Andrew McNeil from Vineyard Network Church Birmingham continues our series on money by looking at what it means to give. Giving should be Generous, Intentional, Vision-driven and ExpectantAndrew McNeil00:37:00Spiritual growth is the process we go through here on earth of becoming more Christlike. If this is the case, how does it happen? It starts with a healthy prayer life. Nick asks, How do we pray? When and where do we pray? What did Jesus teach his followers when it comes to developing a vibrant prayer life?m_45206Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=45206&fullpage=TrueSpiritual growth is the process we go through here on earth of becoming more Christlike. If this is the case, how does it happen? It starts with a healthy prayer life. Nick asks, How do we pray? When and where do we pray? What did Jesus teach his followers when it comes to developing a vibrant prayer life?Nick Sutton00:41:00Raising the dead was one of the things Jesus gave his followers power and authority to do. Really? Raise the dead? How do we respond to this? How do we respond to the whole idea of healing and miracles? Do we expect God's kingdom to break into our reality when we pray "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"?m_43585Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=43585&fullpage=TrueRaising the dead was one of the things Jesus gave his followers power and authority to do. Really? Raise the dead? How do we respond to this? How do we respond to the whole idea of healing and miracles? Do we expect God's kingdom to break into our reality when we pray "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven"?Nick Sutton00:35:00How do we respond to the influence of evil in people's lives. With stories from the previous week.m_43282Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=43282&fullpage=TrueHow do we respond to the influence of evil in people's lives. With stories from the previous week.Nick Sutton00:47:00How and why do we pray for healing?m_43281Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=43281&fullpage=TrueHow and why do we pray for healing?Nick Sutton00:31:00Guest speaker, Jen Miskov starts our series on Kingdom Healing, looking at why we pray for healing. With stories from praying for people on the streets of Birminghamm_43280Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=43280&fullpage=TrueGuest speaker, Jen Miskov starts our series on Kingdom Healing, looking at why we pray for healing. With stories from praying for people on the streets of BirminghamJen MiskovLooking at chapter 15 of Mark's gospel, Nick asks "How does the identity of Jesus affect how you live your life?" and "Does his identity in some way affect your identity, if so how?" At the cross the 'Christ Identity' becomes our identity. Jesus identifies with all of humanity and offers a new way of living.m_42208Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42208&fullpage=TrueLooking at chapter 15 of Mark's gospel, Nick asks "How does the identity of Jesus affect how you live your life?" and "Does his identity in some way affect your identity, if so how?" At the cross the 'Christ Identity' becomes our identity. Jesus identifies with all of humanity and offers a new way of living.Nick Sutton00:35:00Marriage rates in England and Wales have fallen for a fourth year to reach their lowest level since records began in 1862. What does intimacy in marriage? What makes a great marriage? What is God’s plan for marriage? Whether you are married or single this talk is worth listening to! Healthy marriages affect society as a whole. A healthy church will have healthy marriages. How do a couple build a relationship that will last a lifetime?m_42013Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42013&fullpage=TrueMarriage rates in England and Wales have fallen for a fourth year to reach their lowest level since records began in 1862. What does intimacy in marriage? What makes a great marriage? What is God’s plan for marriage? Whether you are married or single this talk is worth listening to! Healthy marriages affect society as a whole. A healthy church will have healthy marriages. How do a couple build a relationship that will last a lifetime?Nick Sutton00:38:00What is worth spending your money on? Or giving your time to? What is worth your energy, your concentration, your effort? Nick looks at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus, from Mark 14, and asks, “was it worth it?” What does our worship look like?m_42009Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42009&fullpage=TrueWhat is worth spending your money on? Or giving your time to? What is worth your energy, your concentration, your effort? Nick looks at the story of the woman who anointed Jesus, from Mark 14, and asks, “was it worth it?” What does our worship look like?Nick Sutton00:29:00We live in a time of sensationalism. One event after another is over-hyped and presented in a way that will grab our attention, and exploit our fears. We are surrounded by sensational news stories. Stories that sell. Stories that instill shock, horror and fear. One catastrophe after another. But what about real catastrophes? What do you do in the face of catastrophe. How should we respond to rumours of impending doom?m_42008Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42008&fullpage=TrueWe live in a time of sensationalism. One event after another is over-hyped and presented in a way that will grab our attention, and exploit our fears. We are surrounded by sensational news stories. Stories that sell. Stories that instill shock, horror and fear. One catastrophe after another. But what about real catastrophes? What do you do in the face of catastrophe. How should we respond to rumours of impending doom?Nick Sutton00:34:00What creed determines your actions? What shapes or determines the way you live life? What belief do you have that will affect the decisions and relationships that you make? What is at the core of who you are? What is your one core value? What was Jesus’ one core value? Nick explains, from mark chapter 12, what Jesus’ core value was.m_42007Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42007&fullpage=TrueWhat creed determines your actions? What shapes or determines the way you live life? What belief do you have that will affect the decisions and relationships that you make? What is at the core of who you are? What is your one core value? What was Jesus’ one core value? Nick explains, from mark chapter 12, what Jesus’ core value was.Nick Sutton00:39:00What are your hopes and dreams? How do you respond when your hopes and dreams are lost? Vicki Sutton looks at the expectations of Jesus from various groups and asks; ”Where is our hope?” and “Who do we trust?”m_42006Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42006&fullpage=TrueWhat are your hopes and dreams? How do you respond when your hopes and dreams are lost? Vicki Sutton looks at the expectations of Jesus from various groups and asks; ”Where is our hope?” and “Who do we trust?”Vicki Sutton00:32:00The Kingdom of God is not some sort of mountain top experience. It transforms the whole of our lives. The kingdom of God is something we can experience in our daily lives. In the valleys and the rigours of life. The goal of following Jesus is transformation. Nick looks at ‘The Transfiguration’ and asks, “How might we be transformed?” and “How will this affect our thought life, feelings, will, social relations, body & soul?”m_42005Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.coventryvineyard.org.uk/Media/Player.aspx?media_id=42005&fullpage=TrueThe Kingdom of God is not some sort of mountain top experience. It transforms the whole of our lives. The kingdom of God is something we can experience in our daily lives. In the valleys and the rigours of life. The goal of following Jesus is transformation. Nick looks at ‘The Transfiguration’ and asks, “How might we be transformed?” and “How will this affect our thought life, feelings, will, social relations, body & soul?”Nick Sutton00:39:00