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The Vineyard Church of North Grand Rapids no The Vineyard Church - Grand Rapids staff@vineyardnorth.com ℗ & © 2008 The Vineyard Church of North Grand Rapids 720 The prodigal son and the older brother. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/the-prodigal-son http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/the-prodigal-son.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:15:13 CDT Matt Gravelle Adventures in Misunderstanding (A Series for Guys) prodigal_son,pharisees,jesus,father,matt_gravelle,church,sermon,vineyard 50:33 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/is-that-gun-loaded http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/6-22-08.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:32:37 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Adventures in Misunderstanding (A Series for Guys) preaching,ray_befus 32:29 Is there any forgiveness for me? Who is God? Jesus always shoots straight http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/good-guys-bad-guys-us-guys http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/good-guys-bad-guys-us-guys.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:30:13 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Adventures in Misunderstanding (A Series for Guys) sermon,ray_befus,born_again,trust,god,vineyard,jesus,pharisees,forgiveness 42:33 You can touch God's heart. Ruth Pushes the envelope of intimacy. Ruth's journey foreshadows ours. Steps to intimacy with God. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/you-can-touch-gods-heart http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/you-can-touch-gods-heart.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:37:59 CDT Ray Befus, Jr You can touch God's heart. Ruth Pushes the envelope of intimacy. Ruth's journey foreshadows ours. Steps to intimacy with God. ruth,god,jesus,god's_heart,vineyard,ray_befus,church,intimacy 51:28 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/is-there-really-enough-grace-for-me Sun, 25 May 2008 09:51:09 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Ruth ruth,grace,boaz,naomi,ray_befus,vineyard,preach,sermon Naomi's suffering becomes an opportunity for God's miraculous redemption. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/ruth-act-1 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/ruth-act-1.mp3 Sun, 18 May 2008 11:11:33 CDT Mike Befus Naomi's suffering becomes an opportunity for God's miraculous redemption. vineyard,church,jesus,homesickness,heartsickness,loss,naomi,ruth 39:53 Mother's Day Special: confronting the big dysfunction that plagues our relationships: deep worry about God's faithfulness in our lives http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/what-about-me-trusting-god-when-good-things-happen-to-other-people http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/5-11-08.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 13:07:39 CDT Lauren Befus Mother's Day Special: confronting the big dysfunction that plagues our relationships: deep worry about God's faithfulness in our lives lauren_befus,preach,sermon,women,vineyard,mother's_day,envy,worry,psycho,trust 41:34 What if Jesus isn't a Christian? Jesus' amazing invitation and his unexpected assignment. Join Jesus in the mission. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/what-if-jesus-isnt-a-christian http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/what-if-jesus-isnt-a-christian.mp3 Sun, 04 May 2008 09:37:40 CDT Ray Befus, Jr What if Jesus isn't a Christian? Jesus' amazing invitation and his unexpected assignment. Join Jesus in the mission. ray_befus,vineyard,invitation,outsider,mission,the_shack,jesus,christian 46:31 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/my-africa-education http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/my-africa-education.mp3 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:13:40 CDT Ray Befus, Jr 46:53 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/opinions-like-armpits-everybodys-got-em http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/opinions-like-armpits-everybodys-got-em.mp3 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:41:45 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Saving God's Green Earth global_warming,environmental,god's_green_earth,genesis 43:49 Finding freedom from stuff http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/simplicity-finding-freedom-from-the-tyranny-of-stuff http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/simplicity-finding-freedom-from-the-tyranny-of-stuff.mp3 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:12:47 CDT Mike Befus Saving God's Green Earth vineyard,sermon,stuff,consumption,freedom,simple_life,god,jesus 50:55 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/god-the-original-tree-hugger http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/3-30-08.mp3 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:09:26 CDT Matt Gravelle Saving God's Green Earth 46:08 Easter sermon. Does the Resurrection Matter? http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/does-the-resurrection-matter http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/does-the-resurrection-matter.mp3 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:14:52 CDT Mike Befus Easter sermon. Does the Resurrection Matter? easter,resurrection,jesus,vineyard,eye-witness_testimony,church 52:30 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/i-dont-want-to-be-critical-of-the-church-but-i-am http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/03-16-08.mp3 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:27:57 CDT Matt Gravelle Spiritual Journey series 39:31 Our faith journey begins with a decision and continues with daily decisions to trust and follow Jesus. The next step in our faith journey is deciding to make Jesus the center of our lives. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/a-big-step-forward Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:26:52 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Spiritual Journey series ray_befus,vineyard,i_peter_3:15,jesus_is_lord,the_center_of_our_lives,journey Ray interviews Joni McDonnell about her experiences receiving and giving personal life coaching in recovery ministry. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/everyone-needs-a-coach http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/3-2-08.mp3 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:10:12 CST Ray Befus, Jr Spiritual Journey series ray_befus,vineyard,joni_mcdonnell,recover,aa,12_step,sponsor,coach,mentor 40:08 At various points in our lives, each of us get stuck in our spiritual development. How do move beyond surviving toward a faith that is growing and thriving? http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/whats-my-part-in-my-growth http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/02-24-2008.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:19:24 CST Ray Befus, Jr Spiritual Journey series jesus,christian,discipleship,growth,vineyard,sermon,ray_befus 46:33 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/simply-jesus http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/simply-jesus.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:10:27 CST Mike Befus Spiritual Journey series befus,mike,simply,jesus 41:43 Church isn't about meetings, but a mission. Jesus wants followers not fans. Living life being captivated, connected, equipped and commissioned. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/where-are-you-leading-me http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/where-are-you-leading-me.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:14:08 CST Matt Gravelle Spiritual Journey series jesus,life,together,church,jesus'_disciples,christians,jesus'_kingdom 42:44 How to walk with God in humility during times of painful waiting. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/who-really-rules--are-you-ready-for-a-king-in-your-life http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/2-3-08.mp3 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:46:30 CST Ray Befus, Jr When God Shouts: The Minor Prophets on Justice, Mercy and Humility ray_befus_jr.,vineyard,tithing,worship,respect,humility 41:27 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/blinking-back-tears-seeing-through-mercys-eyes http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/1-27-08.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:06:40 CST Mike Befus When God Shouts: The Minor Prophets on Justice, Mercy and Humility preaching,mike_befus,vineyard,justice,mercy,compassion 49:20 The God of the Bible looks at justice issues through the eyes of the poor and weak http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/blowing-the-whistle-the-playing-field-isnt-level http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/1-20-08.mp3 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:20:30 CST Ray Befus, Jr When God Shouts: The Minor Prophets on Justice, Mercy and Humility ray_befus,sermon,preach,justice,fairness,mlk,prophet 51:26 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/god-speaks-up-he-knows-what-he-wants http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/1-13-08.mp3 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:21:58 CST Matt Gravelle When God Shouts: The Minor Prophets on Justice, Mercy and Humility preach,matt_gravelle,vineyard,micah,love,mercy,justice,compassion,prophet 45:31 A guide to life in the new year http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/trusting-god-in-a-new-year http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/1-6-08.mp3 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:39:08 CST Ray Befus, Jr A guide to life in the new year sermon,ray_befus,new_year,trust,vineyard 47:27 Starting the new year with a realistic plan for spiritual growth http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/a-new-year-without-hype http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/12-30-07.mp3 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:33:21 CST Ray Befus, Jr Starting the new year with a realistic plan for spiritual growth 49:31 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/an-unexpected-kindness http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/12-23-07-an-unexpected-kindness.mp3 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:07:08 CST Ray Befus, Jr Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care sermon,preach,ray_befus,vineyard,christmas,justice 40:51 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/people-in-my-way http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/12-16-07.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:34:00 CST Ray Befus, Jr Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care christmas,preach,sermon,vineyard,ray_befus,gifts 48:58 Have you ever considered why Jesus entered our world as a baby? Why he was born in a stable to a common young girl? http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/christmas-candlelight-talk-do-not-be-afraid http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/12-16-07evening.mp3 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:33:28 CST Ray Befus, Jr Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care christmas,preach,sermon,vineyard,ray_befus,gifts,fear,baby,afraid,good_news 16:35 What the second greatest commandment is not. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/howdy-neighbor http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/12092007.mp3 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:29:03 CST Ray Befus, Jr Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care good_samaritan,kindness,christmas,neighbor,fred_rogers,ray_befus 43:34 Holiday Home Invasion 4 Kindness packages we can deliver before Christmas http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/holiday-home-invasion http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/holiday-home-invasion.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:09:44 CST Ray Befus, Jr Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care christmas,kindness,holiday,pray,forgive,generous,ray,sermon 46:13 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/getting-from-cold-to-captivated-this-christmas http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/11-25-07.mp3 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:40:09 CST Mike Befus Open Before Christmas: 4 Gifts That Show I Care christmas,preaching,mike_befus,vineyard,captivated 95:03 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/stepping-into-the-future http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/stepping-into-the-future-11182007.mp3 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 12:05:51 CST Ray Befus, Jr 44:04 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/all-church-meeting http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/all-church-meeting-11142007.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:48:31 CST Special Events 58:29 Ray Befus. God is on the move. Things to do to get ready for your solo. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/lets-do-it http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/lets-do-it.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 12:37:07 CST Ray Befus, Jr Naturally Supernatural participating,supernatural,god,sermons,church,naturally_supernatural,vineyard 50:30 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/three-messages-for-freedom-fighters http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/11-4-07.mp3 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:55:16 CST Matt Gravelle Naturally Supernatural sermon,matt_gravelle,freedom_fighters,naturally_supernatural 52:45 An evening of training with friend of the Vineyard and pastor Bill Johnson from Tallahassee, Florida. Bill is an ordinary guy and teaches nationally on Hearing God's Voice. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/hearing-gods-voice http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/11-01-07-bill-johnson.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:17:27 CDT Bill Johnson Guest Speaker bill_johnson,real_church,vineyard,prophecy,hearing_god 132:39 This week we're discussing the ministry of the Holy Spirit, particularly stepping into the Holy Spirit’s ministry for the first time. Most people who have a personal encounter with the Holy Spirit describe it in dramatic terms -- they were overwhelmed or overcome, nuked or fried, swept away or blown away. Some, having read the book of Acts describe their experience with the Holy Spirit as being baptized in the Holy Spirit -- dunked, immersed, and stuck on the spin cycle. The way I described my first experience with the Holy Spirit was, “What’s going on here!?!” I felt as though electricity was buzzing into my body, from the top of my head, down into my hands. Clearly, in West Michigan, the subject of the baptism or filling of the Holy Spirit has been a controversial subject. Trying to be nice, people will try to avoid the controversy by saying something that you won’t read in the Bible: Seek Not, Forbid Not—as though the Holy Spirit is like gasoline (alright in the garage, but don’t bring it in the house). You need to know that West Michigan isn’t the world. It’s not even close to the center of the world. W MI is an unusual place. We have an unusual number of very conservative churches, denominational headquarters, and Christian schools in West Michigan. Both the Catholics and Protestants of W MI are very conservative. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/the-power-to-live-jesus-life http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/10-28-07.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:17:39 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Naturally Supernatural sermon,ray_befus,vineyard,holy_spirit 55:19 This morning I'd like to speak to the concern/challenge that God's powerful acts were limited to Jesus and his Twelve apostles, not normal people like us. Many people in conservative churches believe and teach that God is not working in supernatural ways today, not giving spiritual gifts today, and that praying for healing and deliverance is just a distraction for everyday, ordinary Christians like us. For ordinary people like us, Christianity is about going to church, studying the Bible, and being as good as we can be. Miracles were for another time and place, for people like Jesus and the Apostles, not for men and women like us today. The good news, as I understand it, is shocking but true. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/shocking-but-true http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/10-21-07.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:27:53 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Naturally Supernatural jesus,acts,vineyard,preaching,sermon,ray_befus 50:48 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/learning-to-use-gods-tools-a-practical-guide-to-spiritual-gifts http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/learning-to-use-gods-tools-a-practical-guide-to-spiritual-gifts.mp3 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:26:32 CDT Matt Gravelle Naturally Supernatural 47:47 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/why-do-all-jesus-prayers-seem-like-magic http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/10-7-07.mp3 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 12:36:27 CDT Mike Befus Naturally Supernatural preaching,sermon,mike_befus,vineyard,magic,jesus,supernatural 44:56 At the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, he makes three short statements: (1) God's Kingdom is here. This is new. (2) Repent . . . reorient your thinking . . . change your lifestyle. Stop living like it's yesterday, last month, or last year. (3) Believe the good news. Lift your expectations. The kingdom is here whether you believe it or not, but your decision to believe it will open a door for you to participate. In this talk, lead pastor Ray Befus examines Jesus' main message as recorded in Mark 1:14-15, and its application to modern life. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/are-you-ready-to-repent-and-believe-the-good-news http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/9-30-07.mp3 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:24:21 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Naturally Supernatural sermon,ray_befus,vineyard,preaching,kingdom,repent 50:14 If you’ve ever visited other churches, you know that you can tell a lot about what’s important to a church by the Sunday service. Some churches put worship right at the center. They put a lot of money into making the music exciting and loud. Some churches put the Bible right at the center. Some churches would say Bible study is the heart and soul of their church life. You’d know it because on Sunday you’d hear the click-and-clack of notebooks opening during the service and whooshing of Bible pages turning. If you’ve ever visited a charismatic church you’d notice that the center of their faith is experiencing the power and presence of God. People talk about visitations from angels and spiritual experiences. Their congregation might travel extensively to find a speaker with a lot of anointing. Still at other churches you might sense that the center of Christianity is protecting people from the danger of the world. They’d probably dress differently than the rest of American culture. Hairstyles might look like the 1940’s. There might be a whole new language system developed and kids would be protected from playing with other kids in the neighborhood. Many churches look like that. In this talk, we'll explore why the Vineyard is a "kingdom" church. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/where-in-the-world-is-the-kingdom-of-god http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/9-23-07.mp3 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:38:19 CDT Mike Befus Naturally Supernatural sermon,mike_befus,kingdom,naturally_supernatural,vineyard,faith 57:54 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/the-messy-miracle-of-friendship http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/9-16-07.mp3 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 10:46:41 CDT Matt Gravelle Special Events 53:50 Matt Gravelle & Mike Befus explain our fall Ramadan prayer focus and Indonesian church planting partnership http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/missions-sunday http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/missions-sunday-8-07.mp3 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:28:19 CDT Matt Gravelle Special Events ramadan,preaching,sermon,christ,jesus,vineyard 52:09 Lead pastor Ray Befus interviews a guest on his journey from Islam to Christianity http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/interview-with-hussein-rassi-wario http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/interview-with-hussein-rassi-warid.mp3 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:38:34 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Special Events conversion,christ,preaching,sermon,vineyard 65:41 Guest speakers from the Vineyard Church of Okemos share insights from their personal journey. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/learning-to-walk-in-the-paradox-of-god http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/learning-to-walk-in-the-paradox.mp3 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:49:53 CDT Rory & Mary Douglas Guest Speaker sermon,preaching,vineyard,rory,douglas,mary,okemos 46:19 Nearly all the statistics on family and community in America show the same thing: our kids are suffering from inadequate adult relationships. Nearly 1/3 of all American children live with just one parent, and the number is growing. Research indicates that nearly all measures of a child's well-being fall dramatically as adult presence decreases. In this conclusion to our series on family life, we examine God's deep concern for parentless children, single parents and broken families and his plan for restoration that begins with the church. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/the-power-of-extended-family http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/power-of-extended-family.mp3 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:38:54 CDT Mike Befus Building Kingdom Families preaching,mike_befus,vineyard,family,church,community 52:20 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/turning-teenagers-into-friends http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/turning-teenagers-into-friends.mp3 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:44:57 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families ray_befus,preaching,sermon,vineyard,teenagers,parent,family 52:01 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/discipline-the-gift-of-a-lifetime http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/discipline-pt2.mp3 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:18:02 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families ray_befus,sermon,preach,vineyard,discipline,family 69:50 Spanking? Timeouts? Choices? Rewards? When it comes to discipline, styles and methods are always changing. The foundation of a well-disciplined home, however, has always been a well-disciplined parent. You can't pass on what you don't have, as the Old Testament priest Eli was painfully aware. In this message, discover the path to building a life and a family around discipline. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/you-cant-buy-discipline http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/discipline-pt1.mp3 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:43:29 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families preaching,sermon,ray_befus,vineyard,discipline,parent 49:48 Since the early 1960’s, America’s counter-cultural movement has brought about many changes for which we can all be thankful. We can be thankful that we now live in a society that is more equitable for women and minorities. We can be thankful that as a country we are now more aware and active in environmental conservation. We can be thankful that through this movement, American’s live with greater global awareness on issues of compassion and justice. But, as in all movements, there’s been a price to pay for this change and no where is this price more evident than in our collective understanding in ‘parenting’. As research indicates that mothers and fathers feel more confused and unequipped than ever before, it’s our children and our country that are paying the price. Something must be done. We must rediscover and reclaim our message as mothers and fathers. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/reclaiming-the-vital-message-of-moms--dads http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/reclaiming-the-vital-message-of-moms--dads.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:17:21 CDT Matt Gravelle Building Kingdom Families preaching,vineyard,sermon,matt_gravelle,parents 50:22 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/why-is-it-so-hard-to-raise-great-kids http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/why-is-raising-kids-so-hard.mp3 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 14:10:02 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families ray_befus,vineyard,preaching,sermon,family,children,kids,ephesians 42:07 How do we pass on a vibrant faith to future generations? Our modern concern parallels the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Lands. In this sermon, we look at the contemporary relevance of Moses' instructions to the nation of Israel. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/built-to-outlast-timeless-habits-for-every-family http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/built-to-outlast.mp3 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:18:29 CDT Mike Befus Building Kingdom Families sermon,mike_befus,parenting,family,vineyard,preaching 49:28 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/your-wife-shes-a-full-partner-in-life http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/your-wife-a-full-partner-in-life.mp3 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 14:51:15 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families gender,roles,preaching,ray_befus,vineyard 51:46 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/your-wife-shes-different-but-equal http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/your-wife-different-but-equal.mp3 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:12:12 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families preaching,roles,marriage,wife,ray_befus,vineyard 50:46 Pastor Matt Gravelle reports on the status of various International Missions projects at the Vineyard in preparation for our annual missions offering. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/kingdom-missions-2007 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/missions-sunday-07.mp3 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:13:09 CDT Matt Gravelle Special Events missions,vineyard,offering,matt_gravelle,preaching,sermon 40:11 Guest speaker Mark Gordon Fee presents a summary of his "First Loved to Love" seminar, held over the weekend at the Vineyard. While sharing stories of his personal transformation, Fee examines the premise that we are only able to love others to the extent that we experience God's love for us. He offers practical steps to experience God at work in our everyday lives. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/first-loved-to-love http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/first-loved.mp3 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 09:23:16 CDT Mark Fee, Guest Speaker Guest Speaker mark_fee,preaching,first_loved_to_love,seminar,vineyard 47:29 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/a-smart-start-to-a-healthy-marriage http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/a-smart-start-to-a-healthy-marriage.mp3 Sun, 27 May 2007 19:54:10 CDT Ray Befus, Jr Building Kingdom Families marriage,needs,ray_befus,sermon,audio,vineyard,preaching 49:13 The wedding industry wants you to know that a dream marriage isn't possible without a $30,000 wedding, that perfect dress, and a 2 months salary engagement ring. Rather than taking the salesman's word for it, we've decided to explore what it really takes to build a wise, healthy, long marriage. Discover what the Bible has to say about building a great single life -- the foundation for a healthy life. http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/how-to-plan-a-great-marriage-without-spending-a-lot-of-money http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/how-to-plan-a-great-marriage.mp3 Sun, 20 May 2007 16:09:06 CDT Mike Befus Building Kingdom Families grand_rapids,vineyard,preaching,audio,sermon,mike_befus,family,marriage 52:02 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/rebuilding-after-the-hurricane-of-divorce http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/rebuilding-after-hurricane-of-divorce.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2007 15:55:11 CDT Matt Gravelle Building Kingdom Families divorce,marriage,genesis,matt_gravelle,vineyard,grand_rapids 57:15 http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/why-so-many-singles-arent-marrying http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/why-so-many-singles-arent-marrying.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2007 15:52:30 CDT Matt Gravelle Building Kingdom Families divorce,marriage,sermon,preaching,matt_gravelle,vineyard,genesis 36:29 Is 21st century America still a safe place to get married and raise children? According to most young adults, the answer is no. In the western world, we're getting married less, divorcing more, and having far fewer children than generations past. In this introduction to our series on marriage and the family, we're considering the words of the Hebrew prophet Jeremiah and their impact on the contemporary Christian life. This sermon draws fresh insight from an old familiar passage: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord." http://www.vineyardnorth.com/sermon/hope-for-families-in-a-broken-world http://www.vineyardnorth.com/mediafiles/hope-for-families-in-a-broken-world.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:13:14 CDT Mike Befus Building Kingdom Families family,jeremiah,marriage,bible,jesus,community_of_hope 51:57