Posts tagged Miscellaneous
‘Choosing your Bible lens’ by Stephen Welbourne - 5 July 2026
‘Choosing your Bible lens’ by Stephen Welbourne - 5 July 2026

How does the way we look at the Bible change what we think it means, and how we live as a result? Stephen Welbourne takes inspiration from Zach Lambert’s “Better Ways to Read the Bible” and Danielle Strickland’s “Right Side Up” podcast (from April 27th 2026), and looks at what happened when Jesus met a woman accused of adultery. This story has been seen in lots of ways. If it can help us to see Jesus’ approach, it can also help us to treat people and brokenness effectively and avoid weaponising religion. What stands out to you from this story?

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Stephen WelbourneSevern VineyardJohn, Miscellaneous
‘Father God’ by Kyle Henderson-Begg - 28 June 2026
‘Father God’ by Kyle Henderson-Begg - 28 June 2026

What does it mean to think of God as father? Kyle Henderson-Begg brings his experience of mixed feelings about this and considers the importance of relationship to us and, according to the Bible, to God. Can a fresh look at how and why God is described as a father, together with our experience of God today, help to heal any hurt that arises when we think of a father God?

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Kyle Henderson-BeggSevern VineyardFather, Miscellaneous
‘Bearers of hope’ by David Jennings - 7 June 2026
‘Bearers of hope’ by David Jennings - 7 June 2026

How can we bring hope where we live? David Jennings shares his experience of life in Bristol meeting people in difficult situations and trying to share God's love with them. It can sometimes feel like our faith life is purely personal, and it's good to remember how much God love us. But is this comfort only part of the life God wants for us? Can we believe that it's possible to share in suffering and bring hope and life too?

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David JenningsSevern VineyardMiscellaneous, Romans
‘Closed minds, blown minds, open minds’ by Karen Green - 10 May 2026
‘Closed minds, blown minds, open minds’ by Karen Green - 10 May 2026

What difference does our state of mind make when we see new things happening? Karen Green shares experience of life in Bristol and looks at stories of people around Jesus who looked at God’s coming kingdom in different ways. Can getting to know Jesus better and growing our faith in him change the way we see the world, and develop open minds to new possibilities?

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Karen GreenSevern VineyardMatthew, Miscellaneous
‘Faith, flags, and an unlikely kind of King’ by Dan Green - 29 March 2026
‘Faith, flags, and an unlikely kind of King’ by Dan Green - 29 March 2026

What do we expect from God’s kingdom and Jesus as King? In this Palm Sunday talk, Dan Green looks at what the crowd who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem hoped and believed might happen, and how they would have been shocked by Jesus and what would happen next. Similarly, when crowds gather today with faith, flags and the nation in mind, does Jesus fit expectations? What do we expect from Jesus?

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Dan GreenSevern VineyardMiscellaneous, Palm Sunday
‘For such a time’ - 4 January 2026
‘For such a time’ - 4 January 2026

What might God have prepared you for this year? The story of Esther describes a woman in an unusual work situation, picked out by leaders with their own purposes in mind, but seemingly placed by God for an unimaginably important role.

Jewish people regularly celebrate this story and credit God, who is not directly seen in it, for saving and supporting them through Esther's faith and faithfulness. Can we also discern purpose from God in our work, family or community?

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Severn VineyardEsther, Miscellaneous
‘Following the star to Jesus’ by Owen Lynch - 14 December 2025
‘Following the star to Jesus’ by Owen Lynch - 14 December 2025

What would a meeting with the baby Jesus have been like? Owen Lynch looks at this from the viewpoint of Magi - the “wise men” who came with expectations set by prophecy, valuable gifts and a hazardous journey that brushed with powers who wanted nothing to come from Jesus’ life.

Could Jesus have held the power to change lives, and could this have been seen at the time we celebrate at Christmas?

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Owen LynchSevern VineyardAdvent, Daniel, Miscellaneous
‘Come and be free’ by David Jennings - 30 November 2025
‘Come and be free’ by David Jennings - 30 November 2025

What difference does faith in Jesus make to our sense of freedom? David Jennings shares experiences of people who have found transformation when starting to believe and trust in God, and looks at how Jesus described what to expect. When we feel a sense of tiredness from heavy burdens as we try hard to do the right things, is this coming from what God wants from us, or could Jesus be looking to relieve, empower and refresh us?

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David JenningsSevern VineyardAdvent, Miscellaneous
‘Advent - an invitation’ by Kyle Henderson-Begg - 23 November 2025
‘Advent - an invitation’ by Kyle Henderson-Begg - 23 November 2025

What is special about the new season we’re about to enter? Kyle Henderson-Begg looks at the role that festivals play in people’s lives, providing inspiration - literally, breath in - to fuel our lives and day to day expressions of faith. They can show us God’s character and our purpose, as well as interrupting regular life to refresh and remind us that life ahead can be different, better than what we are used to. How can engaging with Advent in the approach to Christmas help you see life differently this year?

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Kyle Henderson-BeggSevern VineyardAdvent, Miscellaneous
‘Inviting God in’ by Karen Green - 26 October 2025
‘Inviting God in’ by Karen Green - 26 October 2025

What does it mean to be fully known and loved by God? Can we trust that this is a good thing for us? Karen Green looks at how her understanding and experience of God have grown over years, and considers Psalm 139’s reflection that trusting God and growing a relationship with him can lead to intimacy and the release of anxiety. Can this help us to grow in love for people and enjoy a better quality of life?

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Karen GreenSevern VineyardPsalm 139, Psalms, Miscellaneous
‘What is God doing in my life?’ - 12 October 2025
‘What is God doing in my life?’ - 12 October 2025

To celebrate Severn’s 16th birthday, people from the church reflected on what they could see God doing with them, individually and in relationships, community, work and the rest of life beyond church gatherings. Some common themes emerged, including the growth of spiritual fruit like love, joy and patience when dealing with difficult situations, and many from the church contributed to a video about how we see the extraordinary in everyday life.

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Severn Vineyardfruit, Miscellaneous
‘What if God is a fruit inspector?’ by Phil Joiner - 28 September 2025
‘What if God is a fruit inspector?’ by Phil Joiner - 28 September 2025

Can a garden show us what God wants from us? Phil Joiner shares his experience of life at different paces, with various demands and expectations, including guilt about not doing enough. But does God have a different way of looking at productivity that is less about our industrial machinery and more about what happens naturally in a garden across different seasons? How much of this do we control? And what is God really looking for in our lives?

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Phil JoinerSevern Vineyardfruit, Galatians, John, love, Miscellaneous