Here are the questions for this week’s Union Groups. To listen again to the talk, you can click here  and the full transcript is below.

1. Based on this passage, what does it mean to be “blessed”?

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This week we looked at Baptism and what it means. To listen again click here, the transcript is below. Here are the questions for the Union Groups this week….

1. Max Lucado says “Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers.” What does baptism mean to you?

2. Read Romans 6:1-4. What does it mean to be “in Christ”

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Life. All the busyness, clamour and noise. Is this what Jesus meant when he said that he came to give us life in all it’s fullness? You can listen again to Sunday’s teaching by going here, the full transcript is below.

The Greek word Zoae is used 135 times in the New Testament. It is actually the disciple John who really takes hold of this word and uses it the most. Half of all the uses of this word come from his writings in his Gospel, his Epistle and Revelation.

John’s writings contain some of the most striking uses of this word. Let’s read through some of them aloud and consider the meaning of the word ‘life’, this zoae life.

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Here are the first questions of the year! If you want to listen again to the talk, you can go to http://grandunionchurch.org/#!/podcast/?sermon_id=57, the full transcript is below.

1. What does the word “worthy” mean to you?
2. Do you feel worthy to be a part of the Kingdom of God?
3. It is said that we cannot be saved by good deeds, but only by Grace. Yet, as church we often focus on good deeds. Is this inconsistent?
4. Are there people you find it difficult to believe could be part of the Kingdom of God?
5. How could you change your behaviour to be more welcoming of those who are different to you?
6. How does it make you feel and what does it mean in reality for you to be a part of the process in bring God’s Kingdom to earth? Read the rest of this entry »

Joseph, 18th December 2011, Grand Union Vineyard

In the run up to Christmas we have been looking at various characters who feature in the story of Jesus birth. We have looked at the Shepherds, last week we looked at the Wise Men, and this time last year we studied the role and influence of Mary.

This morning we are looking at a character, who whilst being much in the background of the Christmas story, also have a vital role to play.

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