The Vine Austin

In this message, Mark shares the Leadership Team's discerned decision on human sexuality and The Vine's overall posture to value empathy and compassion over certainty and absolute agreement as we seek unity in following Jesus within the essentials of our faith. At The Vine, we are embracing what some have called a "Third Way" – where our unity comes from our shared faith in Christ. We are seeking...

In this final week of THE GOSPEL IS series, we consider the declaration that Jesus is King. DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS: Matthew 4:23-5:10 Matthew 5:13-16 Mark 10:13-16 Mark 10:17-31 Matthew 6:25-34 Revelation 11:15-19 Matthew 25:31-46 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - What comes to mind when you consider the announcement “Jesus is King”? - What hope do you find in knowing Jesus is King both now and forever? -...

The Vine continues in our series exploring the meaning of the Gospel for our lives. This week, we consider THE GOSPEL IS DELIVERANCE. DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS: Luke 4:14-21 Matthew 25:31-46 Psalm 146 Ps 107:1-16 Isaiah 58:1-14 Ps 9:1-10 Philippians 2:1-1 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Mark shared that some scholars believe the concept of “liberation” is key to understanding the Bible. How do you respond...

This week we hear from Vine member Andrew Fike about how the Gospel is a new way of seeing, looking at the story of the travelers on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. www.thevineaustin.org DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS: Luke 24:13-35 Exodus 6:1-13 Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 42 Matthew 5:1-12 Luke 4:14-30 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 
 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: - Where do you feel like Jesus might be showing up in an unconv...

We are beginning a new sermon series- "The Gospel Is." This week, we are considering how "The Gospel is Transformation." www.thevineaustin.org DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 5:13-26 Colossians 3:1-14 Romans 5:1-5 John 3:1-18 Romans 6:1-14 DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, “the Gospel”? The sermon shared how the Gospel is tra...

In this third and final week of our series, "A Timely Word", Mark interviews Dieula Previlon, and we hear how Isaiah 43 can teach us a way through the wilderness. Isaiah 43:1-2, 18-19 www.thevineaustin.org

This week in the series "A Timely Word", we hear from pastor and author, Rich Villodas. In this message, Rich discusses the importance of abiding and how this calling leads us to loving others and our enemies. John 15:5-13 www.richvillodas.com www.thevineaustin.org

We are entering a special 3-week series called "A Timely Word" where we invite outside speakers whom we believe have a timely perspective and word for us. This week, we hear from pastor, author, and theologian David Fitch whom shares how the Way of Jesus goes in direct opposition towards the culture of antagonism and how our faith can be used to make enemies.

This is the final sermon in the series, 50 DAYS IN ACTS. In this message, Mark preaches on Acts' final word. Acts 28:31 www.thevineaustin.org

This week, Mark shares from Acts 17:22-27. In this passage, we see how Paul uniquely communicates the Gospel to people in Athens. www.thevineaustin.org

Our next sermon in the 50 DAYS IN ACTS series comes from Acts 16. Paul and Silas give us an example of what God can do when we worship in a time of anxiety and suffering. www.thevineaustin.org

In this message, Ted continues our series 50 Days in Acts by discussing Paul's example of bearing witness to Jesus in the world. Acts 13:26-31 www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue through 50 DAYS IN ACTS, we come to Acts 10, Peter's vision on a roof, and the pouring of the Holy Spirit into Cornelius' house. www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue in the 50 day journey through Acts, we come to Acts 9. Mark shares a message where we reimagine Saul's conversion in modern terms; noticing the blinding effect of pride and self-righteousness. www.thevineaustin.org Acts 9:1-19

As we continue in the series 50 Days in Acts, Mark shares on the day called Pentecost and our relationship with the Holy Spirit. www.thevineaustin.org/acts www.thevineaustin.org Acts 2

The Vine is beginning a new series, 50 Days in Acts. In this first message, Mark shares on Jesus' final words to his disciples and what it means to be a witness. To join this series and for the daily reading plan, go to www.thevineaustin.org/acts

Pastor Ted shares a message on how Christ, the Light of the World, invites us to be light in the midst of darkness. John 1:1-5 www.thevineaustin.org

In this second sermon in a two-part series, Mark shares more on a journey towards racial righteousness: submission and action. Special music from Dee Wilson: "The Medicine" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilgmkoVTpSM www.thevineaustin.org Isaiah 58:6-12

In this special message, Mark discusses Romans 12:1-2 and how we might journey together towards Racial Righteousness. www.thevineaustin.org To see the resource sheet, go to thevineaustin.org/resources Romans 12:1-2

In this final message, we explore Jesus' invitation to "come and see", consider the importance of belief, and hear from people who joined us in this 40 Day journey. www.thevineaustin.org John 20:24-31

As we go through the Gospel of John, we find Jesus' declaration that He is the Good Shepherd. In this message, we explore why Jesus chose this title and how we can cultivate an ability to hear His voice. www.thevineaustin.org John 10:1-18

As we continue in our 40 Day experience in the Gospel according to John, today we consider John 12 – Jesus meeting with Martha and Mary as they mourn their brother Lazarus' death, and Jesus raising him back to life. For more information about our church, go to www.thevineaustin.org

As we continue in our 40 Day experience in the Gospel according to John, today we consider John 9, Jesus' healing of a man born blind, and the theme of blindness & sight. For more information about our church, go to www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to 40 Days in the Gospel of John. In this message, Mark discusses how Jesus was a Gracious Disruptor; deconstructing and reconstructing the religious life. To get the most out of this experience, go to www.thevineaustin.org/john to see the reading plan, resources and more. www.thevineaustin.org

Welcome to 40 Days in the Gospel of John. In this message, Mark discusses Jesus' first miracle and sign the Gospel according to John; turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. To get the most out of this experience, go to www.thevineaustin.org/john to see the reading plan, resources and more. www.thevineaustin.org