Life Vineyard Church (Marley Hill)

Jen sets the scene for our series on the Beatitudes in Matthew's gospel, encouraging us to reflect on where we see the Kingdom of God in our lives today.    Key verses: Matt 5.2-12, Psalm 40.

Caroline explores the accounts of Pal Sunday in the gospels, and reminds us that Jesus did not come as the Messiah everyone expected.  She encourages us that we are God's beloved, even when our lives don't look like what we might want them to. 

What does it mean to remain steadfast when life becomes difficult? In this message, we explore the biblical call to resilience and perseverance — a faith that holds on to God even in seasons of suffering, loss, and uncertainty. Looking at powerful examples from Scripture, we see the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who declared their trust in God even in the face of the blazing furnace: “But even if He does not…” (Daniel 3:17–18). We also reflect on the faith of Habakkuk, who chose to rejoice in God even when everything around him seemed to be failing. Through passages like James 1:2–4 and Galatians 6:9, we’re reminded that trials are not meaningless. God often uses hardship to shape our character, deepen our faith, and produce perseverance and maturity in our lives. This message invites us to trust God through every season, remembering that perseverance leads to growth, and that even in the darkest moments we are never alone. 📖 Key Scriptures: Daniel 3:17–18; Habakkuk 3:17–18; James 1:2–4; Galatians 6:9 If you’re walking through a difficult season, this message will encourage you to remain steadfast, keep trusting God, and believe that He is at work even in the midst of the trial. #Unshakeable #Steadfast #FaithInTrials #Perseverance #ChristianFaith #LifeVineyardChurch

Unshakable | Wisdom – Navigating Life from God’s Perspective What does true wisdom look like? Is it simply knowledge and experience — or something deeper? In this message, we explore how godly wisdom is the ability to see and respond to life from God’s perspective.

What does it mean to be an unshakable witness in a world that doesn’t share your faith? Geoff challenges us to have integrity as we witness to God in our lives in the same way that Daniel did in the Old Testament.

How do we stay unshakable in a culture full of pressure? In this message, we look at the life of Daniel and discover that spiritual strength isn’t built in crisis moments — it’s formed through consistent, faithful rhythms. Daniel faced enormous pressure in Babylon, yet when the decree was issued, he continued to pray three times a day, just as he had done before (Daniel 6:10). His resilience was rooted in relationship, not religion. We explore how healthy spiritual rhythms — prayer, Scripture, worship, and intentional patterns (weekly, monthly, yearly) — anchor us in God and help us resist cultural drift. Jesus reminds us that His Word endures forever (Matthew 24:35), and Scripture equips us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16–17).

Rooted | A Life of Generosity – Living from God’s Abundance What does it look like to live a truly generous life? In this message from our Rooted series, we explore how generosity flows from God’s own nature and becomes a natural, deep-rooted response to His goodness, grace, and daily provision. Drawing from Psalm 1, we’re reminded that a life planted in God bears fruit in every season. This talk looks at how tithes and offerings worked in the Old Testament in connection with Malachi 3.10 and Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard in Matthew 20.   #Rooted #LifeOfGenerosity #BringLife #ChristianLiving #FaithInAction #LifeVineyardChurch

Rooted | Find Your People – Growing Through Community In this message, Marcia explores why finding your people is such a vital part of living a rooted and healthy Christian life. Faith was never meant to be lived alone — God shapes us, strengthens us, and helps us grow through meaningful relationships and shared community. Drawing on biblical teaching and lived experience, this talk highlights how belonging, encouragement, honesty, and mutual support help us stay grounded when life feels uncertain. When we choose to be known and to know others, we discover a place where faith deepens and roots grow strong.  This message invites you to take a step toward community — whether that’s joining a Life Group, building intentional friendships, or simply opening your life a little wider. Finding your people is not just about connection; it’s about becoming who God has called you to be. 📖 Key Themes: Community | Belonging | Discipleship | Growing Together 🌱 Series: Rooted #Rooted #FindYourPeople #ChristianCommunity #Belonging #Discipleship #LifeVineyardChurch

Kerry starts our new 'Rooted' series and considers how we can be firmly planted in Jesus in 2026, with practical suggestions to help us grow in our faith this year. 

Marcia encourages us to lean on God in the hard times and teaches us how to combat the battles of the mind. 

David thinks about the story of Gideon and how we can be joyful, even in the midst of suffering. 

Rachel considers what it means to have a life of purpose with God, and challenges us to to explore our purpose in Him. 

Geoff encourages us to be connected to God and each other. 

Kerry kicks off a new series: The 5 Star Life, and encourages us to know that our life is priceless to God. 

Kerry explores Psalm 54 and encourages us to pray for each other and lean into being community.

Kerry leads the church through some practical training on hearing God and giving prophetic words to others. 

Geoff explores the findings of the Bible Society Quiet Revival report and encourages up to pray for those around us. 

David sums up the Acts teaching series and draws together the key takeaways from the book. 

Jen shares her testimony and encourages us to know our own story of what Jesus has done in our lives. 

Kerry looks at Paul's time in prison in the book of Acts and encourages us to be brave in following God.

Geoff continues the book of Acts and explores the reality that we are all sent by the Holy Spirit to spread God's love. 

Nicola shares the first part of the vision for Life Vineyard Church.

Kerry talks about the growth of the church and the moves of the Holy Spirit in the early church. She encourages us to be aware of what the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives and those around us.  

Jen explores Peter's meeting with the Roman Centurion Cornelius and how that speaks to us about how we view other people today. 

David looks at Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus his transformation from persecutor of the church to committed preacher of the gospel to all nations. 

Marcia begins the new sub-series "To the Ends of the Earth", looking at the spread of the gospel into Samaria through Philip's ministry. 

Geoff challenges us to be people of integrity as he explores the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. 

Adam looks at the way that the early church responded to those who threatened them. 

On Mothering Sunday, Kerry unpacks the way that God's love is like a mother's love for her children.

Jen continues the book of Acts, looking at the church's exhibition of radical generosity and the way that believers are called to live lives of radical generosity today. 

Geoff looks at the disciples' devotion to prayer in Acts chapter 2 and considers how we can implement practices of prayer and connection with God into our everyday lives. 

John Paul continues the series on Acts and encourages us to remember Jesus' death and resurrection through the bread and the wine. 

Marcia continues the series on the Heart of the Church by looking at 'Authentic Fellowship'.

David continues the series on the book of Acts, starting a new section looking at what it means to be church. This episode thinks about the phrase 'devoted to the apostles' teaching'. 

Rachel concludes the series 'Empowered for Mission' by looking at Peter's talk on the day of Pentecost

Craig, Vanessa, Sue and Caroline shared how God is speaking to them at the moment, and how their faith impacts their work. 

Adam continues the series on Acts, looking at how the disciples waited for the Holy Spirt and how we can wait for God in our own circumstances.

Kerry starts our season of looking at the book of Acts. 

Marcia shares her story of becoming a Christian.

Nicola looks at 1 Timothy 4 and our attitudes to money.

Jen continues the series on 1 Timothy looking at the qualities of a leader.

John continues the series on 1 Timothy looking at chapter 2. 

David starts a series looking at the book of 1 Timothy

Nicola continues exploring the vision of Life Vineyard Church