The Vine
Apr23 - May23
#1: "The Deep"
April 16, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst
Too many of us have been living in a "shallow" Christianity, while God Himself is beckoning us from the deep. This is the deep life God wants for us: to know that we are ONE with Jesus, and to know Him personally in such a way that we begin to experience Him and hear from Him every day. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#2: "The Detached Life"
April 23, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst
Our entanglement with the world and its priorities is a huge hindrance to our ability to experience and hear from God in the day-to-day. If we are to receive more of God, we must first "detach" from what the world says is important, so that our entire lives may be reordered around our union with Jesus. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#3: "Good Soil"
April 30, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst
In this message on Union with Jesus, we enter into the practice of cultivating the soil of our hearts so that we are able to receive God's words and see it produce fruit in our lives. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#4: "True Revival"
May 7, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst
Every "revival" movement in history has started with individuals, because God is most interested in reviving YOU! As followers of Jesus, we want more awareness of His presence and passion for His name. We want to see God's will done on earth as in heaven, which is why we pray that God would stir revival in us, in our city, and in our world. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#5: Prayer Workshop
May 14, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst, Jonah Salyers, Cameron Parkhurst
In our pursuit of a life lived from union with Jesus, it's absolutely vital we talk about prayer (which is really just "talking to God"). Brad, Jonah, and Cameron sit down to talk about what prayer is + why it matters, and lead us in some hands-on practice. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#6: Meditation Workshop
May 21, 2023 • Jonah Salyers
Although it has been misunderstood and misapplied, meditation should be a regular practice in EVERY believer's life. It's a way to slow down our pace, release what weighs on us, and experience more of God in us. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.
#7: Bible Study Workshop
May 28, 2023 • Brad Parkhurst, Jonah Salyers, Cameron Parkhurst • Philippians 2, Luke 19, Psalm 77
One last tool to living from our union with Jesus: the practice of Bible Study. The Scriptures are alive, and it's a place we can go to meet with Jesus and be transformed by His words. We will hear from God and know Him more deeply just by taking the time to delve into Scripture - and it's much simpler than we might think. // THE VINE Jesus promised his followers "life, and life in its ABUNDANCE".... So why is it that so few of us actually experience this "fullness" of life in the day-to-day? We only begin to receive it when we (1) understand that we have been brought into UNION with Jesus, and (2) reorder our lives so we are able to receive his life, rest, and joy.