Sutton Vineyard

We all have things that happen in our lives that shape us. The most difficult aspects can define us if we're not careful, but in meeting Jesus, we see that our past is not our destiny. We can be shaped by it, informed by it and learn from it, but we need to be defined by what Jesus has done for us.

Hannah shares how Ezra 10 isn't the triumphant ending that we may anticipate once God's people had rebuilt the temple. Disappointment and pain followed. How can we learn from Ezra how to approach disappointment in our own lives?

Have you ever wondered what the way to God might be? This week, Libby explores how we might find the way to God. Starting at Genesis, at the very beginning, and continuing through Ezra’s journey of rebuilding the temple as a temporary way for the exiled Jewish people to reconnect with God, all the way to the moment Jesus became the only way. Libby highlights Jesus' powerful declaration in John 14:...

Did you know that the most important part of the temple isn't the building itself? This talk from Paul explores Ezra Chapter 7 and what it means for us today. It's not about grand structures or religious routines, but something much more personal: our hearts. This message delves into how Ezra's journey to Jerusalem highlights God's desire for a genuine connection with each of us. So, let's ask: Wh...

In Ezra 6, the King of Persia replies to a complaint about what God's people are doing. We are not called to be a holy huddle and hidden away, but to spill over and do something with purpose. This week, Julian takes a look at what we are doing with what we have and how we can use it with purpose to do something effective for the Kingdom of God.

This week Libby and Julian unpack chapter 5 of Ezra, and talk about the church being the church that spills over into the community and beyond! A part of this is aligning our finaces with our vision so listen in for more about how our finances are aligned with our purpose.

Sweetness of the Saviour Julian Arnold Download

Pete compares a trip to the dentist with Ezra 4 and the Dark Night of the Soul. Sound strange? It is. But also strangely comforting. Whether your progress has stalled outwardly or your faith feels dry inwardly, this message is for anyone who’s ever wondered, “Where is God when nothing is moving?” Want to know how a root canal connects to revival? Hit play.

Up from the Ashes: Rebuilding Julian Arnold Download

Libby unpacks Ezra 1-2, where God calls exiled Israelites to rebuild Jerusalem, a parallel to how we need restoration in different areas of our life and world too. God's enduring promises, fulfilled through a pagan King in the account of Ezra, inspire action. The Israelites' return highlighted God's faithfulness amidst ruins. The call to rebuild was both physical and spiritual, restoring the Templ...

God comes to restore and reawaken our hearts so that he might see an awakening in Sutton as He works through us. He rebuilds what was lost and lays a new foundation in our hearts. Through Him, we are restored, and true worship is possible—no matter what ashes we are standing in.

What is renewal and how are we transformed by baptism? Hannah explores more about what is is to be renewed and what we can learn about transformation from Jesus’ own baptism story.

Sam finished our series on Acts by looking at Acts 9 and the Road to Damascus, where we hear about Saul’s dramatic transformation. Sam explores what this says about God’s love and absolute willingness to forgive all of us, as well as what we can learn from Ananias about how he treats Saul. Offering love and forgiveness changes people, can change their lives, and it is the foundation of the Christi...

This week Libby talks about the profound truth that God knows and calls each of us by name. Drawing from Isaiah 49:1, she highlights God's universal, personal, and deep call. Just as a child recognises their parent's voice, we, as believers, are urged to listen for God's voice. Libby emphasises the church's role in nurturing faith through prayer, encouragement, discipleship, and generosity. It cal...

Dr John Andrews takes us through the simple but powerful lesson of listening and obeying. As we turn to Acts 8, we see Philip being uniquely used by God simply because he listened. How can we listen to God as we follow the prompts of the Holy Spirit?

Any ship that takes a 2-3º change from its course can soon find itself far from the destination it had in mind. So too, we can lose our sense of direction. Simon was a guy in the book of Acts who stayed close to the miracles and gospel preaching of Phillip, yet his heart was aimed in the wrong direction. As we look at Simon's story in Acts 8, we ask how can we, as Christians, not only be close to...

Challenges come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes, they are practical; other times, they are spiritual; and sometimes, they are both. We never want to over-spiritualise things that are just natural, but as Christians, we can sometimes downplay spirituality. Stephen could see with spiritual eyes Christ in the middle of his pain, we too must see with spiritual eyes.

Have you ever had your confidence knocked or been unsure about where to place your confidence? When it comes to faith, we are told to place our confidence in the Lord, but what does that look like? We drop in on Stephen's account in the book of Acts and learn how his confidence in God inspires us to rely on the Lord.

Explore how we can live with others and live for others with the account of “The Choosing of the Seven” in Acts 6:1-7. We are perfectly positioned to reach and serve the vulnerable and marginalised with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Obedience is an uncomfortable word. We usually think of control and oppression, but God's call to obedience leads us to become more like Jesus. Sometimes obedience is costly, but as we choose to submit our hearts and lives to Jesus, God begins to shape in us his good and perfect desires for our lives.

This week, we share stories from across our church, looking at those reaching out and being built up. Everybody has a story, and sharing it causes other people to build hope and faith. Listen to some of those powerful stories that speak of God's goodness and love as he uses us for his purpose.

Happy New Year! Join us as we take time to reflect together on 2024 and to lean in and listen to what we sense the Lord saying for this year. We often begin with hopes, dreams and goals, but we want to see what the Lord says and how he might lead us into a year of expectation.

With the pressing in of Christmas and the year's accumulation, we can find ourselves stressed out. Widespread exhaustion and anxiety are felt by many, and within that, we meet Jesus with a call to find peace and solace despite stress.

Expect the unexpected... or at least expect Jesus, who comes to us in unexpected ways. God is not predictable but breaks through with his kingdom in the most unlikely ways. He comes with tidings of discomfort and joy!

Even in the holiday cheer, we can be met with fear. Delve into anxieties or uncertainties in a world fraught with challenges, reframing the hopeful question into shared worries and a light that dispels fear.