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In this Palm Sunday message, Mark shares on Jesus' 6th statement, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." Luke 23:44-49, Psalm 31:1-5 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - The cross has traditionally been the central image of the Christian faith. Do you have a cross somewhere in your home? If so, go and get it and tell the story of how you received it. - Read Luke 23:44-49. What questions or thoughts come...

This is the fifth week and the fifth statement from Jesus' cross. In this message, Mark shares a meditation on Jesus' declaration- "I thirst." John 19:28-29 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Share a moment when you remember being thirsty. - Consider how the theme of thirst is a part of the biblical story. Why is this theme so common in scripture? - Read John 19:28-29. Why do you think John thought it was im...

The Vine is continuing in our series this Lent- Seven Statements from the Cross. In this message, Mark shares on Jesus' 4th Statement- "My God, My God. Why have you forsaken me?" DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - This week is Austin ISD's spring break. What are some spring break memories from your childhood? - Read Mark 15:33-39. Consider the depth of meaning behind Jesus' statement. What questions or insig...

This Lent we are considering Jesus' final seven statements from the cross. This week we are discussing Jesus' words, "Mother, here is your son." READINGS: I John 4:7-12 John 17:20-21 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. How do you relate to these words of Jesus to his mother and friend in your own life? 2. Where and how have you witnessed your faith community offer a picture of love that reflects the kind of...

Continuing in our Lenten Series, we are considering Jesus' final seven statements said upon the cross. This week, we are discussing Jesus' second statement- "Today you will be with me in paradise." DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - When you think of paradise, what comes to mind? - Read Luke 23:35-39. Why would the words from the crowd be difficult to hear? Why was this mockery? - Read Luke 23:40-42. What di...

During the season of Lent, The Vine is considering Jesus' final seven statements said upon the cross. We begin with Jesus' statement of forgiveness with a sermon from community member, Andrew Fike. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - How do you resonate with those who Jesus exposes and extends forgiveness to? - In what ways are you challenged to extend forgiveness as Jesus extends? - How might receiving forgi...

We are concluding our series on Ezra and Nehemiah called REBUILD. Nehemiah 8 share the surprising source of our joy and strength - God's joy! Nehemiah 8:1, 9-12 www.thevineaustin.org

The Vine welcomes guest preacher, Andrea Lucado. Nehemiah 5 instructs us that the rebuilding of our lives must also include the rebuilding of others. https://andrealucado.com Nehemiah 5:1-12 www.thevineaustin.org

REBUILD: a series on Ezra, Nehemiah and 2021. In this message, Mark talks about Nehemiah chapter 4, the importance of walls, the promise of opposition, and the sound of victory. Nehemiah 4:16-20 www.thevineaustin.org

In the third sermon of this series, REBUILD, Mark shares from Nehemiah 1 and the surprising seeds of renewal. www.thevineaustin.org Nehemiah 1:1-11

This week's message is given by Vine member Ron Ragsdale, who is preaching from Ezra 9.

The Vine is beginning a new sermon series called REBUILD. In this series, we explore the books of Ezra and Nehemiah they instruct us in rebuilding our lives and communities. In this first sermon, we consider the context of Ezra and the importance of beginning with first things first. www.thevineaustin.org Ezra 3:1-3, 10-13

In this special message, Mark shares a sermon for the new year. We find throughout scripture the way we say hello and goodbye is incredibly important for the spiritual life. Make sure to get the HELLO & GOODBYE resource at www.thevineaustin.org/resources www.thevineaustin.org Joshua 24:1, 14-18, 25-28

In this special message, Mark shares a timely message on how to live into the season of Christmastide through the example of Simeon. Luke 2:22-35 www.thevineaustin.org

Merry Christmas! In the concluding message of this Honest Advent series, Mark shares from the refrain found in this Christmas story, be not afraid. Luke 2:8-16 www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to the last Sunday of Honest Advent! In this message, Mark talks about Jesus as the Alpha and Omega. Revelation 21:1-6 www.honestadvent.com www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to Honest Advent! In this very special message, author and painter Scott Erickson shares on Assumptions. Luke 1:35-45 www.honestadvent.com www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to Honest Advent. In this second week, we discuss the power of attentiveness as shown in the examples of the Magi. Matthew 2:1-12 www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to the Season of Advent! In the first sermon of this series (Honest Advent), Mark shares about Jesus' power shown through vulnerability. To get the book or see the artwork, go to www.honestadvent.com www.thevineaustin.org

As we finish our study on the book of Ephesians, we consider Paul's parting words for the church- to stand in the full armor of God. Ephesians 6:10-17 www.thevineaustin.org

We continue our series in Ephesians with our first in-person worship service at our new home, Mercury Hall. In this message, Mark shares from Ephesians 5:14-20 and how the work of Christ is to wake people up from spiritual slumber. www.thevineaustin.org

We continue our series in Ephesians with a message from Vine member Ron Ragsdale on Ephesians 4, "Walk in a Manner Worthy". God calls all of us to enact his plan of uniting all things in Christ. www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue in this series on Ephesians, we come to chapter 3. In Ephesians 3:14-21, we find Paul praying for a surprising power. www.thevineaustin.org

In this second sermon in our series, Pastor Ted shares from Ephesians 2:1-10. Make sure to sign up for our daily prompts by texting the word EPHESIANS to 97000.

This Sunday was a special morning. Not only did we begin a new series on the book of Ephesians, but we also met for the first time in 7 months. (As you can hear, it was close to traffic.) Make sure to text "Ephesians" to 97000 to be included in daily devotional prompts during this 6-week series. WEEKLY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Since the last time we met… Which of the daily prompts stood out to you th...