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This is the second teaching in the series: Weak & Strong. Here, Pastor Mark shares about the importance of the intersection of power and weakness using a grid. As this is a very visual message, feel free to watch the message at https://youtu.be/mBfiriNMxH8?t=1988 :::: DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - What were your thoughts about the grid Mark shared? - What is a meaningful story from Scripture for you, an...

For the season of Lent, @Scottthepainter is joining Mark in creating a series called WEAK & STRONG. In this series, we will explore how these two characteristics are a part of a life with Jesus. In this sermon, we consider the paradoxical nature of our faith. Mark 9:14-29 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Mark shared how a life with Jesus is that of weakness and strength; of vulnerability and power. How doe...

This is the final message in our 50 day journey through the Gospel of Luke. This sermon considers who Luke chose to end his writing and the transformative importance of experience in our relationship with Jesus. www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue in our 50 day journey through the Gospel of Luke, we come to this beautiful and simple story. Mark shares a special message from Luke 21:1-4 as we consider this widow's offering and example. Luke 21:1-4 www.thevineaustin.org/luke

In this sermon, Mark shares from Luke 17, the story of the healing of the lepers, and the importance of gratitude. www.thevineaustin.org/luke Luke 17:11-19

Fabs shares with us a message from Luke 12 about seeking God's kingdom - what does is mean, who rules it, when is it, how do we enter it? The invitation today is to accept this offer of love and provision from the Father and to seek first his kingdom.

As we continue through the Gospel of Luke, we come to the story of the miraculous feeding of the 5000. In this sermon, Mark shares on the way in which Jesus brings his provision- community. Luke 10:9-17 www.thevineaustin.org

In this second message in the series, Mark shares from Luke 7:36-50. In this passage, Simon the Pharisee hosts a dinner party with Jesus as the honored guest. But when an unlikely woman comes to anoint Jesus' feet, we see a picture of God's grace in Christ. www.thevineaustin.org Luke 7:36-50 To enjoy the daily audio devotionals, go to www.thevineaustin.org/luke

As we begin our series, 50 Days in Luke, Mark shares an introduction to the Gospel of Luke and considers a story in Luke 2 that sets the theme for the entire Gospel message- Simeon's experience waiting and beholding Jesus. To listen to the 50 Days of Luke daily podcast, go to https://www.thevineaustin.org/luke

In this special Sunday, Mark shares a reflection on 2021 and a vision for 2022. In this message, Mark recites a prayer from St. Francis of Assisi. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
 Where there is hatred, let me sow love; 
where there is injury, pardon;
 where there is doubt, faith;
 where there is despair, hope;
 where there is darkness, light;
 and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine...

As we begin this new year, The Vine has adapted a resource to help you step into 2022 with reflection and intention called "Hello Goodbye." Listen to Mark share the purpose of this resource and then go to thevineaustin.org/hellogoodbye to print off this tool for yourself. Happy New Year! www.thevineaustin.org

Merry Christmas. Enjoy Mark's Christmas Eve message about the lesson we can learn from Mary. www.thevineaustin.org

In this special message, Mark shares how Christmas reveals one of the most important truths of Jesus- truth held in a beautiful paradox. Luke 2:8-15 www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue with the series HIDDEN CHRISTMAS, we consider Herod's part in the Christmas story, and the warning it shares. Matthew 2:1-12 www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue in our Advent series, Hidden Christmas, we look into the hidden message of Jesus' lineage. Matthew 1:1-17 www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to the season of Advent! The Vine is beginning a series named HIDDEN CHRISTMAS. This series is intended to make the central truths embedded in the Christmas story less hidden. In this sermon, Mark shares about the theme of darkness in the Christmas story. Isaiah 9:2, 5-7 www.thevineaustin.org

The Vine welcomes Pastor Charles, President and Co-founder of Africa New Life, to share this special sermon entitled "What Matters Most in the Church." To find out more information about sponsorship and to look at children whom you could sponsor, go to africanewlife.org/thevine www.thevineaustin.org

In this final message in the series called HABITS, Mark shares on the commonly misunderstood and overlooked habit of fasting. Matthew 4:1-4 www.thevineaustin.org

Vine member Ron Ragsdale shares a message from Matthew 9:9-13 about the weekly habit of embodying mercy in the margin. He helps us consider what it means to "other", starting where we are, and having the courage to act.

In this message, Mark explores the weekly habit of dedicating time for significant friendship. www.thevineaustin.org Romans 12:1-5

This week are a looking at the weekly habit of Sabbath - setting aside time to not only stop our work but also rest and enjoy God. Fabs leads us through Mark 2:23-3:6 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15 to help us consider the practice of Sabbath.

One of the most overlooked biblical and historical practices of the Christian faith is speaking blessings. In an attempts of retrieving the lost art of blessing, the sermon shares on the habit of speaking blessings to others. www.thevineaustin.org Luke 24:50-53

We are exploring our third daily habit: Lifting others in prayer, and how we are called to "pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." Ephesians 6:10-20 www.thevineaustin.org/practice

We are exploring our second daily habit- going to Scripture before Screens. In this message, Mark explores why a habit of beginning our day in Scripture leads us to a most important question. Psalm 1 www.thevineaustin.org/practice

The Vine has identified 8 common spiritual habits we hope to embody and explore with one another. This week, we discuss the keystone habit of prayerful reflection three times a day. Daniel 6:1-10 www.thevineaustin.org/practice