This Sunday we started the year with a worship evening. There’s no podcast, but you can find small group notes below!
Sunday 1st January - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, we look at how God’s give of love (Jesus) isn’t just a love that comforts us, but it is a love that changes us, dispelling all evil and darkness in the world, until we are transformed into being a reflection of Jesus.
Sunday 18th December - South Site
Small Group Notes
This week, we look at how God’s give of love (Jesus) isn’t just a love that comforts us, but it is a love that changes us, dispelling all evil and darkness in the world, until we are transformed into being a reflection of Jesus.
Sunday 18th December - City Centre Site
In sending us the gift of Jesus his son God took the initiative. The best presents we have are the ones where the giver knows just what we need and want and they take the initiative and give it to us. The message of Christmas is that God took the initiative to reach out to us and give us the best gift ever the gift of his son.
Sunday 11th December - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
In sending us the gift of Jesus his son God took the initiative. The best presents we have are the ones where the giver knows just what we need and want and they take the initiative and give it to us. The message of Christmas is that God took the initiative to reach out to us and give us the best gift ever the gift of his son.
Sunday 11th December - South Site
Jesus is described as the wonderful counsellor, mighty god, everlasting father and prince of peace in Isaiah 9:6. What do these names mean and how does it bring us comfort?
Sunday 4th December - South Site
Small Group Notes
Jesus is described as the wonderful counsellor, mighty god, everlasting father and prince of peace in Isaiah 9:6. What do these names mean and how does it bring us comfort?
Sunday 4th December - City Centre Site
Jesus is described as the wonderful counsellor, mighty god, everlasting father and prince of peace in Isaiah 9:6. What do these names mean and how does it bring us comfort?
Sunday 4th December - City Centre Site - Cantonese
The world is dark and we can’t end the darkness in our own strength, but Jesus is a light who came to the world to overcome the darkness. When we know the love God has for us and Jesus becomes our light, we carry His light to the world around us.
Sunday 27th November - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
The world is dark and we can’t end the darkness in our own strength, but Jesus is a light who came to the world to overcome the darkness. When we know the love God has for us and Jesus becomes our light, we carry His light to the world around us.
Sunday 27th November - South Site
The world is dark and we can’t end the darkness in our own strength, but Jesus is a light who came to the world to overcome the darkness. When we know the love God has for us and Jesus becomes our light, we carry His light to the world around us.
Sunday 27th November - City Centre Site - Cantonese
In Luke 12, Jesus invites us to trust the Father who knows us and to invest all we have in His Kingdom.
Sunday 20th November - South Site
Small Group Notes
In Luke 12, Jesus invites us to trust the Father who knows us and to invest all we have in His Kingdom.
Sunday 20th November - City Centre Site
As we celebrated Gods goodness together at Big Church, Andrew kicked of our Week of Prayer, teaching on the Lords Prayer.
Sunday 13th November - Big Church
Small Group Notes
Andrew and Rosie outlined their vision for Birmingham Vineyard in an interview that was played at all of our sites.
Sunday 6th November - All Sites
Small Group Notes
In the final instalment of our 1 Thessalonians series, Andrew & Rosie look at the last section of chapter 5, focusing on Worship, The Holy Spirit & The Word of God.
Sunday 30th October - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
In the final instalment of our 1 Thessalonians series, Andrew & Rosie look at the last section of chapter 5, focusing on Worship, The Holy Spirit & The Word of God.
Sunday 30th October - South Site
In the final instalment of our 1 Thessalonians series, Andrew & Rosie look at the last section of chapter 5, focusing on Worship, The Holy Spirit & The Word of God.
Sunday 30th October - City Centre Site - Cantonese
This week, Jo and Becky asked the question: How can we be a people of perfect grace in a church of imperfect people?
Sunday 23rd October - South Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Jo and Becky asked the question: How can we be a people of perfect grace in a church of imperfect people?
Sunday 23rd October - City Centre Site
This week, Jo and Becky asked the question: How can we be a people of perfect grace in a church of imperfect people?
Sunday 23rd October - City Centre Site - Cantonese
We need to live with a sense of active anticipation that Jesus is going to come again, playing our part in God’s story as He makes all things new and removes evil from the world once and forever.
Sunday 16th October - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
We need to live with a sense of active anticipation that Jesus is going to come again, playing our part in God’s story as He makes all things new and removes evil from the world once and forever.
Sunday 16th October - City Centre Site - Cantonese
As we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, this week Aaron and Phil delved into the hope and the promise of what is to come.
Sunday 9th October - South Site
Small Group Notes
As we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, this week Aaron and Phil delved into the hope and the promise of what is to come.
Sunday 9th October - City Centre Site
As we continue our series in 1 Thessalonians, this week Aaron and Phil delved into the hope and the promise of what is to come.
Sunday 9th October - City Centre Site - Cantonese
This week, Andrew and Rosie shared with us from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, digging into the topics of how we can love well, work hard and gain respect.
Sunday 2nd October - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Andrew and Rosie shared with us from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, digging into the topics of how we can love well, work hard and gain respect.
Are we following the map that God has given to us through His Word and His Spirit? We are called to take the next step in the right direction, then keep moving forwards.
Sunday 25th September - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Are we following the map that God has given to us through His Word and His Spirit? We are called to take the next step in the right direction, then keep moving forwards.
Sunday 25th September - South Site
How do we deal with the voice of the tempter during our trials, and how does God bring us comfort in our suffering?
Sunday 18th September - South Site
Small Group Notes
How do we deal with the voice of the tempter during our trials, and how does God bring us comfort in our suffering?
Sunday 18th September - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 18th September - City Centre Site
In this passage, Paul encourages the Thessalonians (and us!) that suffering is to be expected, and that we should press on with the mission of spreading the good news!
Sunday 11th September - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
In this passage, Paul encourages the Thessalonians (and us!) that suffering is to be expected, and that we should press on with the mission of spreading the good news!
Sunday 11th September - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 11th September - City Centre Site
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians to encourage them and remind them of the hope that they have in Jesus. We read how the Thessalonians were joyfully turning the world upside-down, with God’s love, the power of the Holy Spirit and by turning from idols. Note: This week was an all age service, so the talk will feel a little different!
Sunday 4th September - South Site
Small Group Notes
Paul wrote to the Thessalonians to encourage them and remind them of the hope that they have in Jesus. We read how the Thessalonians were joyfully turning the world upside-down, with God’s love, the power of the Holy Spirit and by turning from idols. Note: This week was an all age service, so the talk will feel a little different!
Sunday 4th September - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 4th September - City Centre Site
As we concluded our series we learned that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, so what does it look like in practice to live with and without the fear of the Lord?
Sunday 28th August - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
As we concluded our series we learned that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, so what does it look like in practice to live with and without the fear of the Lord?
Sunday 28th August - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 28th August - City Centre Site
This week, Aaron and Phil continued our Proverbs series by focusing on a big topic: anger.
Sunday 21st August - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Aaron and Phil continued our Proverbs series by focusing on a big topic: anger.
Sunday 21st August - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 21st August - City Centre Site
We all have relationships, and they can sometimes be really hard. Fortunately, Proverbs has a lot of wisdom to share here: from how to be a good friend to dealing with family and even neighbours!
Sunday 14th August - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
We all have relationships, and they can sometimes be really hard. Fortunately, Proverbs has a lot of wisdom to share here: from how to be a good friend to dealing with family and even neighbours!
Sunday 14th Aug - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 14th August - City Centre Site
Continuing in our Proverbs series, this week, Andrew and Rob explored God’s wisdom and grace on the topic of temptation.
Sunday 7th August - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Continuing in our Proverbs series, this week, Andrew and Rob explored God’s wisdom and grace on the topic of temptation.
Sunday 7th August - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 7th August - City Centre Site
Words are powerful. They influence us and we use them to influence and impact others. Our words reveal the wisdom or foolishness in our hearts and point us back to Jesus who longs to heal us and grow us from the inside out.
Sunday 31st July - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Words are powerful. They influence us and we use them to influence and impact others. Our words reveal the wisdom or foolishness in our hearts and point us back to Jesus who longs to heal us and grow us from the inside out.
Sunday 31st July - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 31st July - City Centre Site
How we spend our money reveals the way we view ourselves and the world. This is why the bible speaks about money because it reveals our heart. This week, Jeff and Peter unpacked the big question: 'Why choose generosity?'
Sunday 24th July - City Centre
Small Group Notes
How we spend our money reveals the way we view ourselves and the world. This is why the bible speaks about money because it reveals our heart. This week, Jeff and Peter unpacked the big question: 'Why choose generosity?'
Sunday 24th July - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 24th July - City Centre Site
Of the 31 chapters in Proverbs, you’ll find wisdom about work, money, generosity or debt in… 21 chapters! This week, Andrew and Rosie shared with us some thoughts around what God has to say about money.
Sunday 17th July - South Site
Small Group Notes
Of the 31 chapters in Proverbs, you’ll find wisdom about work, money, generosity or debt in… 21 chapters! This week, Andrew and Rosie shared with us some thoughts around what God has to say about money.
Sunday 17th July - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 17th July - City Centre Site
Proverbs has a huge amount of encouragement and wisdom when it comes to how we approach work, and the importance of discipline - which is a good thing because we spend so much of our lives at work!
Sunday 10th July - South Site
Small Group Notes
Proverbs has a huge amount of encouragement and wisdom when it comes to how we approach work, and the importance of discipline - which is a good thing because we spend so much of our lives at work!
Sunday 10th July - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 10th July - City Centre Site
We kicked off our Wise Up! Proverbs sermon series on Sunday by looking at what ‘wisdom’ is from a Biblical point of view, how we meet God as we search for wisdom and what it looks like to try to live a wise (rather than a ‘foolish’) life in 21st century Birmingham.
Sunday 3rd July - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
We kicked off our Wise Up! Proverbs sermon series on Sunday by looking at what ‘wisdom’ is from a Biblical point of view, how we meet God as we search for wisdom and what it looks like to try to live a wise (rather than a ‘foolish’) life in 21st century Birmingham.
Sunday 3rd July - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 3rd July - City Centre Site
This week, instead of hearing a talk, we had an opportunity to unhurriedly share communion together and intercede for things that are going on in our nation.
Sunday 26th June - City Centre AM
Small Group Notes
This week, Adam and Jeff shared with us from the book of Philemon. Are we prepared to stand in the gap for others and continue Jesus’ ministry of reconciliation? Jesus did it for us on the cross. Paul did it for Onesimus and we are to do it for others.
Sunday 19th June - South Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Adam and Jeff shared with us from the book of Philemon. Are we prepared to stand in the gap for others and continue Jesus’ ministry of reconciliation? Jesus did it for us on the cross. Paul did it for Onesimus and we are to do it for others.
Sunday 19th June - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 19th June - City Centre Site
Today we are increasingly confronted by the contradictions between internal reality/truth and external reality/truth. This week, Mike and Jo share from 2 & 3 John and look at the big question - What is truth?
Sunday 12th June - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 12th June - City Centre Site
This week, Andrew and Rosie opened up the book of Jude which shows us that God’s grace in Jesus demands a whole life response. For Christians, how we live is the most reliable indicator of what we actually believe.
Sunday 6th June - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Andrew and Rosie opened up the book of Jude which shows us that God’s grace in Jesus demands a whole life response. For Christians, how we live is the most reliable indicator of what we actually believe.
Sunday 5th June - South Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 5th June - City Centre Site
This week, Kat and Lauren shared with us from the last book in the Old Testament - Malachi. God is faithful to His unfaithful people. He loves them with an everlasting love, and invites them to return to Him. He promises new hearts and a new world.
Sunday 29th May - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Kat and Lauren shared with us from the last book in the Old Testament - Malachi. God is faithful to His unfaithful people. He loves them with an everlasting love, and invites them to return to Him. He promises new hearts and a new world.
Sunday 29th May - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 29th May - City Centre Site
This week we took a break from our Insights series as we celebrated baptisms together at Big Church. Sam Miller spoke on the cost of discipleship and how baptism is more than just a religious symbol.
Sunday 22nd May - South Site
Small Group Notes
Haggai had a word from God. It was the right word, spoken at the right time to the people of Israel and there is so much wisdom we can take from it, even today.
Sunday 15th May - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Haggai had a word from God. It was the right word, spoken at the right time to the people of Israel and there is so much wisdom we can take from it, even today.
Sunday 15th May - City Centre Site
During our morning service the sermon is translated into Cantonese for our wonderful Hong Kong community!
Sunday 15th May - City Centre Site
This week, Adam and Pete shared with us from the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was a man who clung to God, who dared to argue with God, and who insisted on getting answers from God, even if he didn’t like the answers when they came.
Sunday 8th May - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Adam and Pete shared with us from the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk was a man who clung to God, who dared to argue with God, and who insisted on getting answers from God, even if he didn’t like the answers when they came.
Sunday 8th May - South Site
Obadiah warns about the dangers of pride and inaction against injustice. This week, Jon and Eleanor shared more with us from the book of Obadiah and how we can learn from it today.
Sunday 1st May - South Site
Small Group Notes
Obadiah warns about the dangers of pride and inaction against injustice. This week, Jon and Eleanor shared more with us from the book of Obadiah and how we can learn from it today.
Sunday 1st May - City Centre Site
The book of Nahum is all about a prophecy given to the people of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire of the impending judgement of God. This week Aaron and Jeff looked at what was said and what, thousands of years later, what we can learn.
Sunday 24th April - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
The book of Nahum is all about a prophecy given to the people of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire of the impending judgement of God. This week Aaron and Jeff looked at what was said and what, thousands of years later, what we can learn.
Note: Jeff touched on some sensitive topics this week. If you’ve been affected by anything mentioned and need to talk, do reach out (info@birminghamvineyard.com) and one of our pastoral team will be happy to chat.
On this Easter Sunday, Andrew and Rosie shared with us the hope that Jesus' resurrection brings to us today.
Sunday 17th April - South Site
Small Group Notes
On this Easter Sunday, Andrew and Rosie shared with us the hope that Jesus' resurrection brings to us today.
Sunday 17th April - City Centre Site
This week we had a great time in our All Age Services exploring what we can learn about God's kingdom coming through the story of Palm Sunday!
Sunday 10th April - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week we had a great time in our All Age Services exploring what we can learn about God's kingdom coming through the story of Palm Sunday!
Sunday 10th April - South Site
Jesus calls us to follow Him: to be with Him, listen to Him, and learn from Him by doing the things He did. This week, Ruth and Becky share more about what Jesus did and what He calls us to do.
Sunday 3rd April - South Site
Jesus calls us to follow Him: to be with Him, listen to Him, and learn from Him by doing the things He did. This week, Ruth and Becky share more about what Jesus did and what He calls us to do.
Sunday 3rd April - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Hearing God’s voice is the key experience of Christianity. This week, Andrew and Rosie shared some key ideas with us about how we can be empowered to hear God's voice.
Sunday 27th March - South Site
Small Group Notes
Hearing God’s voice is the key experience of Christianity. This week, Andrew and Rosie shared some key ideas with us about how we can be empowered to hear God's voice.
Sunday 27th March - City Centre Site
This Sunday, Cap & Jo kicked off our new sermon series “Empowered - Living Like Jesus Did” with a big question around our identity: “who are we called to be?”
Sunday 20th March - All Sites
Small Group Notes
In John 12: 1-11 we read of the extravagant way that Mary washed Jesus' feet - with very expensive perfume. This week, Michael and Pete shared more from this passive and challenged us to reflect God's extravagance by the way in which we handle our money, possessions, time and blessing.
Sunday 13th March - City Centre Site AM
Small Group Notes
In John 12: 1-11 we read of the extravagant way that Mary washed Jesus' feet - with very expensive perfume. This week, Michael and Pete shared more from this passive and challenged us to reflect God's extravagance by the way in which we handle our money, possessions, time and blessing.
Sunday 13th March - South Site
This week, Paul and Kathryn shared the story of Lazarus' resurrection from John 11:1-45. This story highlights how God can use initially painful situations all for His glory.
Sunday 6th March - South Site
This week, Paul and Kathryn shared the story of Lazarus' resurrection from John 11:1-45. This story highlights how God can use initially painful situations all for His glory.
Sunday 6th March - City Centre Site AM
Small Group Notes
This week, we heard from our guest speakers Putty Putman and Brittney Hunt, who gave us talks to inspire and encourage us in our daily faith walks
Sunday 27th Feb - City Centre Site AM
Small Group Notes
This week, we heard from our guest speakers Putty Putman and Brittney Hunt, who gave us talks to inspire and encourage us in our daily faith walks.
Sunday 27th Feb - City Centre Site PM
This week, we heard from our guest speakers Putty Putman and Brittney Hunt, who gave us talks to inspire and encourage us in our daily faith walks.
Sunday 27th Feb - South Site
This week, Rachel and Becky shared from John 9:1-41 - the story of the man who was born blind. The disciples, the blind man and the Pharisees all have a direct encounter with Jesus in this story, with quite different results.
Sunday 20th Feb - South Site
Small Group Notes
This week, Rachel and Becky shared from John 9:1-41 - the story of the man who was born blind. The disciples, the blind man and the Pharisees all have a direct encounter with Jesus in this story, with quite different results.
Sunday 20th Feb - City Centre Site
This week Rosie & Andrew break down the encounter between Jesus and the woman who was caught in adultery in John 8:1-11, which shows us three principles: no condemnation, no distraction, no confusion.
Sunday 13th Feb - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
If Jesus is the bread of life then what should our attitude, decision and response be? This week, we look at the encounter between Jesus and His followers in John 6:25-69.
Sunday 6th Feb - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
If Jesus is the bread of life then what should our attitude, decision and response be? This week, we look at the encounter between Jesus and His followers in John 6:25-69.
Sunday 6th Feb - South Site
Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well has unexpected consequences for her. This week Abbi and Eleanor shared more about this story and how this still has an impact on us today.
Sunday 30th Jan - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
Jesus offers much more than we expect- not just a new plan for how to live well or be a better follower of God, but a whole new identity. This week Becky and Jo share more about this through the story of Nicodemus.
Sunday 23rd Jan - South Site
Small Group Notes
Jesus offers much more than we expect- not just a new plan for how to live well or be a better follower of God, but a whole new identity. This week Becky and Jo share more about this through the story of Nicodemus.
Sunday 23rd Jan - City Centre Site
Jesus’ first miracle was turning water into wine - but He didn’t do it alone, He involved others in actioning it. This encounter invites us to be obedient to Jesus and see His power at work in and through us.
Sunday 16th Jan - City Centre Site
Small Group Notes
This week Andrew and Jeff kick off our new sermon series exploring encounters with Jesus. Jesus does what we can’t do, Jesus transforms who we are because He knows us like no one else.
Sunday 9th Jan - City Centre & South Site
In our first service of 2022 we reflected on the good and the bad of 2021 and looked forward to what God will bring in 2022!
Sunday 2nd Jan - City Centre Site