Sermons

Creation to Eternity

Looking at the big picture of what has happened since the fall of humanity in Genesis 3 to the picture of creation fully restored in Revelation 21.

A Restoration People
Jim Bleakley - January 22, 2012
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Matthew

Tune Up

Listen in as we tune up our faith in a series focused on nurturing our relationship with God.

In order to grow in your faith, it's important to put some effort into that relationship. In this series, we're looking at a few ways followers of Jesus can set themselves up for growth.

Biblical Acumen
Jim Bleakley - November 13, 2011
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Spiritual Awareness
Megan Bleakley - November 6, 2011
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Rich Devotional Life
Jim Bleakley - October 30, 2011
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Healthy Relationships
Jim Bleakley - October 23, 2011

Perspectives of Faith

There are so many mixed views of the Church today from both inside and out. In this series, we're stepping back to self-reflect on some of the barriers to the Church and working to remove those barriers by fostering greater undersanding and taking steps to change.

Follow the Rules
Jim Bleakley - October 16, 2011
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I'm Right, You're Wrong
Jim Bleakley - October 9, 2011
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Clean Up Your Act
Jim Bleakley - October 2, 2011
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Exclusive Church
Jim Bleakley - September 25, 2011
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Mercy & Justice
Jim Bleakley - September, 18, 2011
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The Exodus

The Exodus is a formational story for ancient Israel and for all first-century Jewish people, including Jesus. It is, therefore, formational for all of Jesus' followers today. In this series, we're looking at some of the themes and lessons from the many years of trial, hardship and hope the Israelites faced.

Lengthening Your Fuse
Jim Bleakley - August 21, 2011
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Asking for Help
Jim Bleakley - August 14, 2011
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Despite Our Doubts
Jim Bleakley - August 7, 2011
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A World-changing Plan
Jim Bleakley - July 31, 2011
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Never Give Up
Jim Bleakley - July 24, 2011
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Burden for the Marginalized

At the end of Israel's time in Egypt, she was a highly marginalized culture, forced into slave labor and left with very little to survive on. God brought his people out of Egypt to a place of freedom, sustenance and self-sustainability. God desires to do the same with the marginalized in the world today and His primary means is through His Church.

Unity with the Marginalized
Jennie Thollander - June 19, 2011
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God's Heart, Our Burden
Jim Bleakley - June 5, 2011
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Will the Real Jesus Please Step Forward?

Throughout history and in our present day, we are inundated with an array of ideas about who Jesus is and was. From absolutely wild to simply mundane, Jesus has been shaped and reshaped by popular (and not so popular) opinion. In this series, we're wading through the ocean of ideas and looking at what history and the scriptures tell us about who Jesus really was and is.

A Hero Among Us (Jesus Messiah)
Jim Bleakley - May 22, 2011
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Jesus as God
Jim Bleakley - May 15, 2011
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A Prophet, Getting Us Back on Track
Jim Bleakley - May 8, 2011
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A Person, Like You and Me
Jim Bleakley - May 1, 2011
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Triumphant King
Jim Bleakley - April 24, 2011
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Connect the Dots

When Jesus instructed his followers to go out and make disciples of all nations, he didn't just mean the small group he was speaking to at the moment. He intended for all followers, from all times to carry out his work. In this series, we're taking a closer look at what it is Jesus wants people to be connected to, why followers might do the work of connecting and how it can be done in a practical, non-threatening and loving way.

Follow the Cues
Jim Bleakley - March 27, 2011
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Share What You Love
Jim Bleakley - March 20, 2011
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The Complete Picture
Jim Bleakley - March 13, 2011
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Margins for Life

We live in a fast-paced world, full of demands on our time, money, relationships, spirituality and more. In this series, we're looking at the lack of margin in our lives and suggesting some adjustments to live less hectic and more fulfilling lives.

Margin in Relationship
Jim Bleakley - February 20, 2011
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Can I Afford Margin?
Jim Bleakley - February 13, 2011
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Too Busy for Life
Jim Bleakley - January 30, 2011
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Advent

A season of anticipation and excitement as we move toward Christmas. Listen in as we prepare ourselves for the birth and return of Jesus.

Gratitude
Jim Bleakley - December 19, 2010
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Awakening
Mark Sexton - December 5, 2010
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Journey of Restoration

We're taking a journey through the hope and direction of the Charlottesville Vineyard. As we work to become a hub of restoration in the Charlottesville/Albemarle community, we'll be journeying together to be a connecting community, a caring community and a nurturing community. Connecting people to a loving and generous God. Caring for others with a specific focus on the poor. Foundational to it all is the intentional work of nurturing our relationships with God.

Journey of Restoration: A Nurturing Community
Jim Bleakley - November 21, 2010
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Journey of Restoration: A Connecting Community
Jim Bleakley - November 7, 2010
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Journey of Restoration: Skin in the Game
Jim Bleakley - October 24, 2010
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Journey of Restoration: Vision for the Future
Jim Bleakley - October 17, 2010
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Vineyard Values

The Charlottesville Vineyard belongs to a much larger community of churches called Vineyard. In the last year or so, the Vineyard has done some great work refining and defining a set of values shared amongst all Vineyard churches. In this series, we'll take a look at each of the five core values for the Vineyard.

Culturally Relevant Ministry
Jim Bleakley - October 10, 2010
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Experiencing God
Jim Bleakley - October 3, 2010
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Compassionate Ministry
Jim Bleakley - September 19, 2010
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Reconciling Community
Jim Bleakley - September 12, 2010
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A Fool for God
Jim Bleakley - September 5, 2010
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The Life of David

David was the second King of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people where the first King could not. This series looks at the life, the challenges, the faith, the passion and the suffering of David.

Anticipating the Christ
Jim Bleakley - August 22, 2010
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A Fool for God
Jim Bleakley - August 8, 2010
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Choosing A King
Jim Bleakley - July 11, 2010
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Matthew

Our ongoing series through the book of Matthew.

Choices
Jim Bleakley - June 20, 2010
Matthew 7.24-29
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Narrow Gate
Bill Orejudos - June 13, 2010
Matthew 7.13-23
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Ask, Seek, Knock...Now That's Prayer!
Jim Bleakley - June 6, 2010
Matthew 7.7-12
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Can I Get Some Context With That?

Jim Bleakley - May 16, 2010

Jim shares on the value and importance of understanding context as we approach the scriptures. He provides some helpful tips on how to unlock the meaning of scripture, without misrepresenting the author.

Friends, Can't Live Without 'Em: Forgiving Others

Megan Bleakley - May 9, 2010

For the final talk in this series, Megan urges us to forgive one another, as a way of letting go of bitterness and anger in our own lives.

Friends, Can't Live Without 'Em: The Relational Collision

Jim Bleakley - May 2, 2010

Any long-term relationship is going to run into challenges. Often, this comes in the form of conflict. Jim talks through some of the reasons for conflict and how we can practically work through it in a healthy, relationally strengthening way.

Friends, Can't Live Without 'Em: Boundaries & Relationships

Megan Bleakley - April 18, 2010

To stand the test of time and remain healthy, relationships must have established boundaries in place. Megan walks us through the basics of boundaries in relationship, shedding light on the boundaries of Jesus and sharing some practical steps for each of us to foster healthy and thriving relationships.

Friends, Can't Live Without 'Em: Investing in Others

Jim Bleakley - April 11, 2010

A new series, focusing on the essential building block of a thriving, authentic community...relationship. Jim kicks off the series with an overview of our basic need for relationship. Then he drills down into the idea of investing our time, our hearts and investing through sacrifice for the sake of meaningful, life-changing and long-term friendships.

Matthew 6.1-18

Gordon English - March 7, 2010

Picking back up on our continuing series through the book of Matthew.

That's So Money

In this two part series, we survey the Old and New Testaments to establish an understanding of how we are led to think about and treat money in our lives.

New Testament Overview
Jim Bleakley - February 21, 2010
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Old Testament Overview
Gordon English - February 14, 2010
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Restoration People: Restoring Creation

Jim Bleakley - January 24, 2010

Part four in a series on God's work of restoration in the world. In this final talk, we're looking at what it means to step into God's call to restore all of His creation.

Restoration People: His Image Among Us

Jim Bleakley - January 17, 2010

Part three in a series on God's work of restoration in the world. Pulling back some, we're looking at what it means to be a community of people restored to God's image.

Restoration People: Restoring the Image of God

Jim Bleakley - January 10, 2010

Part two in a series on God's work of restoration in the world. Specifically, we're looking at God restoring the individual lives of those following Him.

Restoration People: The Story of God & His People

Jim Bleakley - January 3, 2010

Part one in a series looking at the work of God as He restores creation back to a right relationship with Him. Specifically, we're talking through the theme of restoration found throughout the history of God and humanity.

Kingdom Ministry Conference

September, 2009

A conference at the Charlottesville Vineyard, focused on Kingdom Ministry for today. Steve Nicholson (Sr Pastor, Vineyard Christian Church of Evanston & Vineyard USA National Church Planting Director), joined us to share a biblical perspective on ministering the love of God to a world in need. We hope you enjoy and learn from the following segments.

Part two of Steve Nicholson's talk on Kingdom Ministry
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Part one of Steve Nicholson's talk on Kingdom Ministry
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