The Gospel Unbound: No Party Affiliation or Constituents – Just Submission - Luke 4
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
Release Date: 09/16/2024
The Gospel Unbound: No Party Affiliation or Constituents – Just Submission - Luke 4
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
The Gospel Unbound: No Party Affiliation or Constituents – Just Submission - Luke 4 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In this second message of "The Gospel Unbound" series, Pastor Donnell dives into the political and spiritual significance of Jesus' baptism and subsequent temptations in the wilderness in Luke 4. Unlike worldly rulers who build their authority on affiliations, Jesus begins His ministry by submitting to God's will through baptism, despite the objections of John the Baptist. In this act, Jesus models the form of...
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The Gospel Unbound: The Politics of the Incarnation - John 1
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
The Gospel Unbound: The Politics of the Incarnation - John 1 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In this provocative sermon, Pastor Donnell explores the often avoided intersections of politics, race, and religion within the context of Christian faith. The sermon opens with a critical examination of the societal rule against discussing these themes in polite conversation, questioning its origin and its impact on Christian discourse. Pastor Donnell argues that such avoidance does a disservice to the church's mission to live out God's...
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Purity of Heart: Seeing God in Our Actions and Intentions - Matthew 5
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
Purity of Heart: Seeing God in Our Actions and Intentions - Matthew 5 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In this thoughtful exploration of purity in the context of Christian faith, Pastor Donnell challenges the traditional notions tied to external ritual purity, arguing for a deeper, more intrinsic understanding of purity as taught by Jesus. Starting with the historical context where "cleanliness" and "godliness" were associated with ritual and external purity, Pastor Donnell shifts focus to the purity of heart that Jesus emphasizes....
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An Invitation to Transformation
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An Invitation to Transformation - Catherine Bartholomay - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: When we say yes to following Jesus, opportunities to be transformed and bring transformation are continuously present. Let’s look at the example of Mary, mother of Jesus, for glimpses of how this can happen when we are open to God working in our lives and world.
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A Practical Look at the Vision of the Ann Arbor Vineyard
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A Practical Look at the Vision of the Ann Arbor Vineyard - Glenn Hillaker - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: This sermon explores how the vision of the Ann Arbor Vineyard can be lived out in practical ways.
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In the Name of Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
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In the Name of Jesus (Part 2 of 2) - David Paladino - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In part, two of this two part series, we look at the role of Jesus as our high priest in more detail. For many of us, when we’re truly honest, we’re not sure Jesus is comfortable with the grittiness of our humanity. A deeper look at Hebrews shows us that he truly does understand our humanity and lived a fully human life. He is also uniquely the Son of God and to understand our salvation we need to see that after Jesus was resurrected, he ascended to the right hand of...
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In the Name of Jesus (Part 1 of 2)
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
In the Name of Jesus (Part 1 of 2) - David Paladino - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: It’s common for us to look backwards to better times when our current situation is difficult. This is true in our faith journey as well. The problem is that this approach puts the burden on us to be able to remember and “re-believe” our conversion moment or the last time we felt close to God. This was a similar problem facing the Christians who received the Letter to the Hebrews in the New Testament and who were facing persecution. The...
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Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15
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Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In this thought-provoking sermon from the series "Mercy, Grace, Compassion," Pastor Donnell begins by defining these interconnected concepts before delving into the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son. He offers a fresh perspective that shifts our focus to the father's extraordinary display of mercy, challenging societal norms of the time. By comparing the father's actions to those typically associated with a mother's love, Pastor...
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Stone Catching: Mercy, Grace, and Compassion
Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor Sermon Podcast
Stone Catching: Mercy, Grace, and Compassion - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: In this enriching sermon, Pastor Donnell introduces a new series focusing on the profound Christian virtues of mercy, grace, and compassion, drawing on compelling biblical narratives and personal anecdotes to illuminate their meanings and implications. He begins by defining these terms distinctly—mercy as compassion or forgiveness in place of harshness, grace as unmerited favor beyond what is deserved, and compassion as a deep empathy coupled with...
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Loving Across Our Differences: Have You Received the Holy Spirit?
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Loving Across Our Differences: Have You Received the Holy Spirit? - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - . Like us on or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - Summary: Pastor Donnell delves into Acts 19 to explore the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in forming the early multiethnic church, highlighting Paul’s ministry in Ephesus. He begins by examining Paul's initial interactions in Ephesus, where Paul confronts a community deeply entrenched in idolatry and spiritual confusion. Pastor Donnell points out that despite the overwhelming presence of idols, Paul identifies the Holy Spirit's preparatory...
info_outlineThe Gospel Unbound: No Party Affiliation or Constituents – Just Submission - Luke 4 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard