Bay Vineyard Sermon Audio

Sam Harvey talks through the three key areas that are our focus as a church. Renewal // Presence Discipleship // Formation Mission // Wholeness

This summer, we're posting some talks by friends of Bay Vineyard! In this very moving talk, Steve Graham shares why he loves the church. You'll be so encouraged and inspired.

This summer, we're posting some talks by friends of Bay Vineyard! In this brilliant talk, Mike Pilivachi encourages us to walk in the power of God by staying close to the presence of God!

In the final talk of the year, Sam Harvey shares about how crazy it is that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the motivation of God in stepping into our lives, and the gifts He loves giving!

Jesus is the "Prince of Peace", and "Emmanuel, God with us". Sam explores the practices that enable us to walk into the deeper peace that Jesus gives us.

Advent is a time of waiting, of expectant longing. Sam Harvey shares how Advent is a time that encourages us to have a great hope for the future. To listen or watch the video Sam played at the end of the talk, visit https://youtu.be/XqvKDCP5-xE or google Koolulam | One Day - Matisyahu

Sam Harvey shares the vision for Bay Vineyard's future, what the traffic light system means for us, and some of the dreams for the future of the church.

Sam Harvey speaks to this cultural moment, how can we navigate this complex time well as a church? What does it look like to keep Jesus as Lord at this time?

Guest Speaker Bron Tait interweaves the story of her own mental health challenges, with the story of the prophet Elijah after battling the prophets of baal.

Jen Harvey shares her journey with anxiety, encourages us to share our stories and reminds us there is no shame in struggling with your mental health, it doesn't mean you're a bad Christian!

Sam shares about his personal journey with how depression has affected his life. He looks at the scientific research around the causes of depression and how biblical wisdom can lead us to places of wholeness.

Sam Harvey looks at what it means to have Jesus at the centre or our lives, and what that can mean for a church and a region.

Sam Harvey reminds BVC of the culture of the church, a place of faith, hope and love. HOMEWORK! Faith Build your faith by placing yourself in environments of faith. Read a good Christian book, get in some podcasts, hang out with some of the people of faith in our church Hope Listen to Steve Grahams talk from the BVC camp on Hope. https://youtu.be/XdJijQdw2-k https://soundcloud.com/user-782527245/b...

Sam Harvey looks at the holiness of God, and how He not only calls His church to be holy, but empowers her to be so.

In this talk Sam explores the way that God is inviting us to be a people who live from the deep peace of God, and walk in supernatural unity.

Sam has a conversation with Dan Sheed, the co-pastor of Central Vineyard, exploring the relationship between the pace of our life, the way of Jesus and a missional life.

This talk by the pasta explores the topic of feasting, hospitality and the kingdom of God!

Ryan Kaarsemaker explores how we can see our work with a biblical perspective, and how we can partner with God in His mission through our work.

Sam Harvey has a conversation with Dr Sean du Toit exploring God's heart for justice. Give to Tearfunds Afghanistan appeal bit.ly/3ya7GUq Tearfunds ethical fashion guide bit.ly/3B2MuRY

Jen Harvey talks about ways we can have conversations about Jesus and minimize the awkward, and practical ways to grow in confidence with sharing your faith.

Children's and families pastor Charlotte Buxton explores the reality that we are now representatives of Jesus, we are His ambassadors! She tells the story of how her family came to live this out as they moved to Napier to help plant Bay Vineyard.

Sam Harvey gives an overview of the message that we carry, and drawing from Bruxy Cavey's book "Reunion", looks at one word that describes the gospel, three words and thirty!

Sam shares about the call to plant Bay Vineyard, how the mission of God is in the DNA of the church, and how we are all invited to be a part of God's mission here in the world.

We finish our journey through Galatians with Luke Buxton teaching through chapter six. Its an amazing, challenging, humbling finish to an amazing book.

Galatians 5 is packed with wisdom, and paints an incredible picture of what living a life "in step with the Spirit" looks like. Sam explores this passage, particularly looking at the beauty of the fruit of the Spirit.