WaterWays Vineyard Talks

In this sermon, we explore the honest struggle described in Romans 7 and the hope found in Romans 8: there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The message reminds us that failure is not our identity. God welcomes us when we turn back to him, and the Holy Spirit gives us strength to keep growing and changing, one step at a time. Even when we feel distant from God, he has not let g...

This message from Romans 5 explores what Jesus offers through faith: we are made right with God and can live with real, lasting peace. The sermon reminds us that even when life is hard, pressure and trouble can become a place where God grows something new in us—endurance, stronger character, and renewed hope. Like a rock transformed by heat and pressure, God can use challenging seasons to shape us...

In this message from our “Freed to Live” series through Romans, we explore Romans 3:21–24 and the powerful truth that we are justified freely by God’s grace through Jesus Christ. We unpack:What righteousness means (our status and identity in Jesus)What justification means (a legal declaration: forgiven, innocent, wiped clean)Why grace is a gift we receive—not something we earnHow performance, fear...

Welcome to Waterways Vineyard! In this sermon we begin our new series “Freed to Live” through the book of Romans. Romans 1:16 sets the theme: the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. This message explores how the gospel isn’t self-help or good advice—it’s God’s power to transform us. We also look at Romans 3:23 (“all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”) an...

Welcome to the live-stream from WaterWays Vineyard. We meet on Sundays at 10.30 online and in person at Emmanuel's Yard in Trowbridge. We also have a new site in Frome. We would love to connect with you. We are so glad you have found us, and we invite you to join us on a journey to discover full life in Jesus. More Information: wwv.church News: wwv.church/community-lifeGiving: wwv.church/givin...

This week we explored the greatest commandment—loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind—and what it means that “God is love” (1 John 4).In this message, we look at:The difference between passing, worldly “love” and the faithful love described in Scripture God’s steadfast covenant love (hesed) and His self-giving sacrificial love (agape) Genesis 15 and God’s covenant with Abraham—where God tak...

In today’s message, Felicity shares from Colossians 3:12 about what it means to be “clothed in love” and to experience complete freedom in Christ. This talk reminds us that in Jesus we are already chosen, holy, and dearly loved—and that God restores our true identity. Using biblical pictures of robes (Joseph and the Prodigal Son), we’re invited to take off the old self and put on compassion, kindn...

In today’s sermon we explore 1 Peter 4:7–8 and the call to “maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.” Through a personal story and practical teaching, we’re reminded that we can’t love deeply or consistently by willpower alone—we love because Jesus first loved us. This message looks at:Why the church community is the practice ground for learning to loveHow “de...

This sermon is a reminder that following Jesus is wonderful and life-giving — but it can also be painful and costly. Using Romans 8 (especially v35–39), Mark names real hardships (suffering, pressure, fear, vulnerability) and says faith doesn’t pretend those things aren’t real. A key theme is the “now and not yet” of God’s Kingdom: Jesus has won the decisive victory, but we still live in a world w...

This sermon contrasts fear and love as two opposing ways of living. Fear is reactive (fight/flight/freeze), feeds on “false evidence appearing real,” seeks to control others, and can become unbounded and exhausting. Love, on the other hand, is bounded, truthful, and focuses on responsibility for self rather than control of others. The key anchor is “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13–14),...

In this message we explore how marriage points to something even bigger: Christ and the church (Ephesians 5). We tackle some of the most challenging verses around submission and headship, and discover that biblical headship is not about power or control, but sacrificial love—modelled by Jesus. We also look at the wider context of Ephesians 4–5: living a life worthy of our calling, walking in humil...

A practical, Jesus-shaped look at “Love in Detail” from 1 Corinthians 13. This talk explores agape love as an active choice (not just a feeling), the danger of treating people like “things” in a productivity-driven culture, and the counter-cultural call for the church to love sacrificially and live as true community (Matthew 22:36–40, Acts 2:44). If you missed it, or want to listen again, you can...

Here’s a short recap from Sunday’s sermon (John 15:12–15): Jesus calls us to love one another the way he has loved us — with real, self-giving love. That kind of love isn’t just a nice idea; it’s the heartbeat of Christian community and the clearest way the world recognises Jesus in us. The sermon also reminded us that sin is never “just private” — it impacts our relationships and breaks community...

This week we explored a simple but life-changing truth: God isn’t just aware of you — God is with you, saves you, and not only that he delights in you! Because of Jesus, we don’t have to live under condemnation; we’ve already crossed from death to life. From that secure place, a new kind of life flows — leaving pride behind and learning to live in the freedom and joy of heaven, starting now. If yo...

This week’s message was a call to return to a Bible-shaped life—not just reading Scripture on a phone, but becoming people who know God’s Word and letting it form us. In Deuteronomy 6 (the Shema), we’re reminded that loving God is more than a feeling: it’s active listening, wholehearted devotion, and choosing worship of the Lord alone—even with all the “background noise” of life. Jesus links love...

This week we take flight into our new series 'Love : The greatest commandment'. We take a look at the following. - We all want freedom, but doing life “our own way” often leaves us disappointed and still searching for meaning.- The Bible’s big story is that God created us for relationship, but sin (going our own way) disconnects us from God, others, and life.- God’s commands (including the...

Catch up with our talk from Sunday at WaterWays Vineyard. This week Meg shares about the brilliance of Jesus Christ and how we in the mystery of how big God is! Often we face divine paradox's in our journey in knowing Him and we look at how to hold this tension! !📅 Sundays🕐 10:30am 📍 Emmanuel's Yard, Trowbridge Bring a friend and make some new ones! #SundayService #ChurchFamily #gatheredaroundj...

This week Mark shares how we are on a journey of knowing how God has made us clean! Then living from that place! We looked at Peter’s story after the resurrection and the surprising words in Mark 16: “Go tell his disciples — and Peter.” Even in shame and failure, Jesus makes a way back. We were reminded that Jesus has paid our debt in full. Forgiveness is not something we earn. It is something we...

This week Mark explores anxiety and fear in today’s world, and invites us to ground ourselves in Jesus. Using John’s Gospel, it traces Jesus’ “I am” statements (bread of life, light of the world, gate, good shepherd, resurrection and the life, the way truth and the life, and the true vine) to show who Jesus is and how faith in him brings peace, direction, and spiritual nourishment. We also look at...

This week Mark wraps up looking at the story of Joseph. Catch up here where we look at the following. Life is not ultimately about building a personal legacy. It is about being caught up in God’s story, with Jesus at the centre. A sobering truth and a better hope: We will all die, but Jesus offers eternal life that starts now for anyone who chooses to follow him. Joseph’s story points beyond Josep...

This week Meg shares deeply about the tender compassion of Jesus. How he is shaping us through our walk with him to reflect Him more clearly! We learn how we are all called to a life of compassion and mercy and challenged to find out what that might look for us as a church and individually.📅 Sunday's🕐 10:30am📍 Emmanuel's Yard, TrowbridgeBring a friend and make some new ones!#SundayServi...

Join us as Jez takes us further on Joseph's journey where his long-awaited dream finally starts to unfold. Jez reminds us that many callings are lived in the “now, but not yet” season. In that waiting, God grows our character, often through the people we surround ourselves with. We are encouraged to let the Holy Spirit “activate” us like yeast, to spot the difference between doubts and lies, a...

When God brings abundance, where do you invest it — in building your kingdom or God’s? In this message Mark Searle explores the idea of “kingdoms investment”: how our storehouse reveals our loyalties, priorities, and trust. Using Joseph’s life as a template, Mark challenges listeners to examine what’s in their storehouse, how they steward resources, and how faithful investment advances God’s purpo...

Follow on with us as Sarah explores Joseph's journey from prison to palace. We explored how Joseph spent 13 years between being sold into slavery and stepping into his purpose - but God was working the entire time. Like seeds growing in darkness, God was developing Joseph's character, humility, and the practical skills he'd need to save nations from famine.**Here's the encouragemen...

Mark Searle explores Joseph’s time in the prison and what it means to "live the dream" even in liminal seasons. Practical encouragement on saying no to self-centeredness, embracing God's refining work, and stepping into kingdom purpose today — no waiting room required. Read Genesis 40 beforehand for context.📅 Sunday's🕐 10:30am📍 Emmanuel's Yard, TrowbridgeBring a friend!#Su...