Bay Vineyard Sermon Audio

In this sermon Sam looks at the story of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit was poured out and the church was born. He explores some of the biblical metaphors used to describe the Holy Spirit, and looks at how we can be filled with the Holy Spirit.

As we navigate through some of the key days in the church calendar, Sam explores some of the many implications of the Ascension. We can have intimacy with God, Jesus reigns, and He is our advocate in Heaven.

Sharon McNabb shares from the life of Rebekah, mother of Esau and Jacob, and the lessons we can learn as parents today.

Sam looks at the life of Joseph, and how God takes a person and shapes them into a humble servant.

Sam shares about his passion for the band "Rage against the Machine", and how this band taps in to the desire to live a radical life. Jesus is the ultimate revolutionary, and the Kingdom of God advances with a radical commitment to the Jesus and his Kingdom.

In this podcast we hear three short testimonies from the BVC Easter camp, and Sam Harvey shares from Galatians 6 exploring the encouragement to persevere in all that God has called us to.

Steve Graham finishes our camp by looking at the concept of opportunity. The story of Easter ends with a commission to go into the world!

Steve explains how Easter Sunday gives us the foundation to be people of hope!

On the eve of Resurrection Sunday, Steve Graham looks at how we are invited to step into the light.

Steve Graham shares how Easter Saturday is a day that lends itself to reappraising our lives and priorities.

Steve Graham explores how the cross is the greatest example of what true freedom is, the choice to serve humbly in love.

Luke Buxton shares about Jesus perspective from the cross, and how the way that he responded reveals the character of God towards humanity. He also unpacks how the criminals either side of Jesus wrestled with the idea of Jesus as King. Their struggles are often the same as our own.

Sam unpacks the humility of God, and supremely the love of God revealed through the cross.

Jen Harvey shares on the pressure put on Pilate by the crowd as Jesus stands before him, and Ryan Kaarssmaker looks at the brutal treatment of Jesus by the roman soldiers.

In our continuation of the "Stations of the Cross" series we look at Jesus standing before the Sanhedrin, and Peter's denial of Jesus. Both of these moments give us much to reflect on.

Sam begins the series "stations of the cross" looking at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, and his betrayal by Judas

Sam draws from the book "the critical journey" and looks at the different stages of faith we often go through to come to a place of maturity, depth and love.

Sam Harvey looks at what it means to be a "both / and" community, particularly in being a people both both contemplative and charismatic, and loving God with our mind and heart. You can listen to the song "send the rain" mentioned in the sermon here; spoti.fi/2NnrIJp

Sam Harvey shares on the vision of Bay Vineyard, connecting it to the great story of scripture, and exploring what makes the church so beautiful...

Sam gives an overview of the vision of Bay Vineyard Church, and emphasizes the need for a strong devotional life in the midst of the cultural pressures we face.