Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch, was a disciple of John the Apostle. Both he and Polycarp learned to follow Jesus by appenticing with John. So, when Ignatius provides us with a definition of Christianity, it is good for us to listen and learn.By River City Vineyard Community Church

"If God wills" can be an excuse for inactivity. We are considering another option practiced by Jesus. God invites us to partner with him.By River City Vineyard Community Church

We are still in John 4 where Jesus met the Samaritans. So much to learn about how Jesus shared his life with others.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Tapping into our Vineyard history in hopes of refining our service toward our neighbors.By River City Vineyard Community Church

What Jesus' approach in life and ministry with the woman at the well (John 4)? What values were at the center of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan women? How did Jesus create a safe place for the Samaritan women? Do we as a community follow Jesus in our approach to ministry?By River City Vineyard Community Church

We are a diverse community of ordinary people...What is Jesus guiding us into?By River City Vineyard Community Church

What does it mean to be persecuted for the sake of Christ Jesus?By River City Vineyard Community Church

How can we apply our theology of peacemaking in our current political divides?By River City Vineyard Community Church

We are identifying the core values of our community from the Beatitudes. The first part is a Theology of Peacemaking.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Becoming Pure in Heart comes through relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.By River City Vineyard Community Church

We are identifying the values of our community. We have found them in the Beatitudes.By River City Vineyard Community Church

All of us are in need of mercy. May we who follow Christ Jesus learn to receive mercy and to give mercy away with no strings attached.By River City Vineyard Community Church

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We find ourselves disoriented by political and ecclesiastical crisis over the past ten to twenty years. Gratefully, we can begin to reorient ourselves from lessons learned in the past by those in the Fourth Century who faced similar circumstances.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Meekness is strength in facing the difficulties of this present age.By River City Vineyard Community Church

A special conversation with Bert and Evelyn Waggoner concerning the a center set approach to ministry, values, and much more.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Does death have a sting?By River City Vineyard Community Church

Palm Sunday is the beginning of Passion Week. What a great opportunity to focus on the humility and self-sacrificing love of Jesus which triumphs over all principalities, powers, and empires.By River City Vineyard Community Church

We live in the Between Times. We still experience the suffering of this present age, "an aeon of suffering," and at the same time "taste the powers of the age to come." We refuse to ignore the reality of human suffering or dismiss that suffering by heartless theologies. We are "those who mourn."By River City Vineyard Community Church

We practice a center-set approach to ministry. We are discerning the values toward which our community is drawn in this season.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Are we lawyers or prophets? Will we retreat into religious legalism or serve as the prophetic conscience of our culture? Which way does Jesus lead us?By River City Vineyard Community Church

What is the meaning of Lent? What are we to do?By River City Vineyard Community Church

In a center set approach to ministry, the authority is found in the values at the center toward which all in the community are encouraged to move toward. Along with prioritizing relationship over rules, the values at the center hold things together in a center-set community.By River City Vineyard Community Church

How do we live in the moment united with God?By River City Vineyard Community Church

Merry Christmas. Our world is in desperate need of change. What can we who follow Jesus do to help?By River City Vineyard Community Church

Part of the salt and the light we are to share with the world is Peacemaking. In light of the outbreak of hostility in the Middle East, we want to encourage others to come along with our community in the pursuit of reconciliation and a just peace between Palestine and Israel.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Our Journey through A More Christlike God by Bradley JersakBy River City Vineyard Community Church

Journey through A More Christlike God by Bradley JersakBy River City Vineyard Community Church

Our community has been on an adventure of reading A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak. We have been covering one chapter a week. Each week’s conversation is directed by one of our teaching leaders followed by comments and questions by our in-person and on-line community. Our purpose for this journey with Bradley has been to make sure we are tel…

Love God. Love others in the same ways you love yourself. Even love your enemies. Since God is love. Love is the main word and action of the faith of those who follow Jesus. Better to spend time loving rather than judging!By River City Vineyard Community Church

As a community we have an opportunity to serve an asylum seeker. The truth is we have the heart to help, but we do not know how to do this. Pastor Dianne is further ahead of us on this journey and has wonderful encouragement for us and for anyone else who has the heart for a compassionate response to those seeking asylum.…

Self-denial in the Gospel is not meant to be an end in itself. What does self-denial for the sake of following Jesus look like?By River City Vineyard Community Church

We are preparing for Lent. This morning we are suggesting a Community Rhythm of Prayer for the Lenten Season. All are welcome to join in prayer with us. Let us know if you do by writing inquire@rcvineyard.org.By River City Vineyard Community Church

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How do we live the peace of Christ internally and externally? Here are a few ideas.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Without darkness we cannot recognize light. In a similar way we cannot know hope without experiencing hopelessness. We will step into the pit of despair this morning so that we may experience the hope of MessiahBy River City Vineyard Community Church

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We want to continue the ministry of Jesus by serving the poor. We, also, have a wonderful heritage in the Vineyard of service to the poor. As we move toward owning a home close to a neighborhood of obvious need, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to empower us for service to others.By River City Vineyard Community Church

What do we mean when we say, “Jesus is Lord”? What does Jesus have in mind when we use the title, “Lord”? Enjoy the listen.By River City Vineyard Community Church

After a season of discernment, we have a future idea of moving closer to our neighbors and serving with the love and care of Jesus.By River City Vineyard Community Church

A dead person raised from death to life is spectacular. Nothing compares to the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. However, there is so much happening in the cross and the resurrection worthy of taking note. Give a listen. Hope you are encouraged.By River City Vineyard Community Church

May I have permission to rename the Triumphal Entry? This Palm Sunday I suggest the Courageous Entry. I think I have good reason to do that. Please listen and share what you think.By River City Vineyard Community Church

When disoriented remember who God has shown himself to be, and move forward trusting in him.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Jesus brought Good News to our world. We must never allow this Good News to be coopted for any purpose other than the purpose of his kingdom.By River City Vineyard Community Church

God is love. His message is love. His method is love. He sent Jesus because he loves all of humanity. He saves us and forgives us because he loves us. May we respond to him in love.By River City Vineyard Community Church

Is it time for our community to move from disorientation toward reorientation?By River City Vineyard Community Church

Our Epiphany Sunday with a look toward 2022.By River City Vineyard Community Church

The season of Advent helped me change my perspective. It is Christmas. What an incredible day to remember what God has done for all human beings.By River City Vineyard Community Church