The Vine Church
Resilient Athletes Part 2
Aaron Dowds
Locations & Times
The Vine Church
131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline KY11 4JU, UK
Sunday 11:00 AM
General notes on message:
Resilience
“Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure overcome them and drain their resolve, they find a way to rise from the ashes.”
In a nutshell, resilience can be defined as the ability – and tendency – to “bounceback.”
“Bouncing back” is what we do when we face disappointment, defeat, and failure, but instead of wallowing or letting things keep us down, we get back up and continue on with our lives.
It is “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress” (APA, n.d.).
https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-resilience/
2016 IRONMAN World Championship: The Agar's
https://youtu.be/Ra9Uw8NVAFc“I don’t divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures. . . .
I divide the world into the learners and non-learners.”
Benjamin Barber
I divide the world into the learners and non-learners.”
Benjamin Barber
Andra Day - Rise Up [Audio]
https://youtu.be/kNKu1uNBVkU“When it comes right down to it, I know of only one factor that separates those who consistently shine from those who don't: The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure. Nothing else has the same kind of impact on people's ability to achieve and to accomplish whatever their minds and hearts desire.”
Maxwell, John C.. Failing Forward (p. 2).
Maxwell, John C.. Failing Forward (p. 2).
“In Leadership Magazine, J. Wallace Hamilton states, "The increase of suicides, alcoholics, and even some forms of nervous breakdowns is evidence that many people are training for success when they should be training for failure. Failure is far more common than success; poverty is more prevalent than wealth; and disappointment more normal than arrival."
Maxwell, John C.. Failing Forward (pp. 4-5)
Maxwell, John C.. Failing Forward (pp. 4-5)
“Every successful person is someone who failed, yet never regarded himself as a failure.”
John Maxwell
John Maxwell
You need a settled identity to be resilient.
Trouble: thlipsis
Pressure, oppression, stress, anguish, tribulation, adversity, affliction, crushing, squashing, squeezing, distress.
The word is used of crushing grapes or olives in a press
The word is used of crushing grapes or olives in a press
NOTHING CAN SEPARATE ME FROM HIS LOVE
THEREFORE NOTHING CAN CHANGE MY IDENTITY
I MAY FAIL BUT I AM NOT A FAILURE
I MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE BUT I AM NOT A FAILURE
IN ALL THINGS – EVEN IN FAILURE – I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR
THEREFORE NOTHING CAN CHANGE MY IDENTITY
I MAY FAIL BUT I AM NOT A FAILURE
I MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURE BUT I AM NOT A FAILURE
IN ALL THINGS – EVEN IN FAILURE – I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR
“Even in the growth mindset, failure can be a painful experience. But it doesn’t define you. It’s a problem to be faced, dealt with, and learned from.”
Dweck, Carol. Mindset - Updated Edition: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential (p. 33). Little, Brown Book Group. Kindle Edition
Dweck, Carol. Mindset - Updated Edition: Changing The Way You think To Fulfil Your Potential (p. 33). Little, Brown Book Group. Kindle Edition
More Than a Conqueror
Hupernikos
Huper: over, above, and beyond
Nikos: n overcomer; a conqueror, champion, victor, or master.
“in Jesus Christ, you are an overwhelming conqueror, a paramount victor, or an enormous overcomer. This word is so power-packed that one could interpret it as a phenomenal, walloping, conquering force!”
RickRenner
Huper: over, above, and beyond
Nikos: n overcomer; a conqueror, champion, victor, or master.
“in Jesus Christ, you are an overwhelming conqueror, a paramount victor, or an enormous overcomer. This word is so power-packed that one could interpret it as a phenomenal, walloping, conquering force!”
RickRenner
God’s promise is not that we will never go through suffering but that it will never separate us from his love
More Than a Conqueror
MoreThanaConqueror
“If we barely manage to win our way to heaven by the skin of our teeth, we could be said to be a conqueror, but a "more than conqueror" is someone who takes the worst that life can throw at him and uses that to become victorious.
"More than conqueror" is one who, by the grace and the gift of God, and in the strength of God within him, actually takes the very things that are designed to destroy him, and they become stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks. That is being "more than conquerors.”
Pastor Ray Stedman
“If we barely manage to win our way to heaven by the skin of our teeth, we could be said to be a conqueror, but a "more than conqueror" is someone who takes the worst that life can throw at him and uses that to become victorious.
"More than conqueror" is one who, by the grace and the gift of God, and in the strength of God within him, actually takes the very things that are designed to destroy him, and they become stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks. That is being "more than conquerors.”
Pastor Ray Stedman
Fanny Crosby
"Oh, what a happy soul am I!
Although I cannot see,
I am resolved that in this world contented I shall be.
How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t.
To weep and sigh because I’m blind, I cannot—and I won’t!"
"Oh, what a happy soul am I!
Although I cannot see,
I am resolved that in this world contented I shall be.
How many blessings I enjoy that other people don’t.
To weep and sigh because I’m blind, I cannot—and I won’t!"
Vine Kids
We are pleased to welcome new children and their families to Vine Church Children’s Gangs.
Our children’s Gangs are for all children from age 1 to those in Primary 7. Our Gang’s operate during the message part of the service and we enjoy bible stories, games, toys, craft, prayer, worship, snacks and lots of fun together.
Find out more and what ages kids gangs are for...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/childrens-work-2/
Our children’s Gangs are for all children from age 1 to those in Primary 7. Our Gang’s operate during the message part of the service and we enjoy bible stories, games, toys, craft, prayer, worship, snacks and lots of fun together.
Find out more and what ages kids gangs are for...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/childrens-work-2/
Prayer Request or Praise Report
If you have a prayer request or want to tell us about answered prayer, please do so here.
We Value the Power of Prayer
“Supernaturally Transforming Lives and Circumstances”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 NIV
As a church we have numerous stories of people who have had prayer answered and seen incredible miracles take place. We have stories of; miraculous healings, miraculous protection from danger and harm, children being born when it seemed impossible, hospitals and orphan’s villages being built in Haiti and many, many more examples that God still answers prayer today and miracles do happen.
http://www.thevinechurch.com/prayer-and-care/
We Value the Power of Prayer
“Supernaturally Transforming Lives and Circumstances”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” – Philippians 4:6 NIV
As a church we have numerous stories of people who have had prayer answered and seen incredible miracles take place. We have stories of; miraculous healings, miraculous protection from danger and harm, children being born when it seemed impossible, hospitals and orphan’s villages being built in Haiti and many, many more examples that God still answers prayer today and miracles do happen.
http://www.thevinechurch.com/prayer-and-care/
Join a Life Group
In an age where people lack community, Life Groups provide the ideal environment for friendship, connection and growth.
Read more about Joining a Life Group
http://www.thevinechurch.com/life-groups/
Read more about Joining a Life Group
http://www.thevinechurch.com/life-groups/
Synergie Youth
Synergie – A coming together producing something GREAT!
Read about our fantastic Synergie youth that work with high school age youth...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/synergie-youth/
Read about our fantastic Synergie youth that work with high school age youth...
http://www.thevinechurch.com/synergie-youth/
Join a Team
“Our Church is not built on the talents and gifts of a few but on the sacrifice of many.” –Brian Houston
The Vine church is as effective as our people. The greatness of our church relies on the heart of our people and their willingness to serve others. Our church functions because ordinary people give their time, talents and energy willingly and cheerfully to serve others.
Joining a team is an excellent way to get connected into the life of our church, make friends and help the church to grow. In fact the growth in health and size of our church depends on every member serving and “doing their own special work”:
“…as each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is growing and full of love.”
Eph.4:16 NLT
Read more and join a team http://www.thevinechurch.com/join-a-team/
The Vine church is as effective as our people. The greatness of our church relies on the heart of our people and their willingness to serve others. Our church functions because ordinary people give their time, talents and energy willingly and cheerfully to serve others.
Joining a team is an excellent way to get connected into the life of our church, make friends and help the church to grow. In fact the growth in health and size of our church depends on every member serving and “doing their own special work”:
“…as each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is growing and full of love.”
Eph.4:16 NLT
Read more and join a team http://www.thevinechurch.com/join-a-team/
Vine Church Events
https://www.thevinechurch.com/events/Adorn Women's Events
Ladies you’re warmly invited to Adorn, a regular inspirational evening with dynamic teaching, fun and a great place to make new friends and develop your inner beauty as woman after God’s heart.
Adorn more than your appearance and attire, let your adornment be what’s inside
“Let your adornment be what’s inside – the real you, the lasting beauty of a gracious and quiet spirit , in which God delights.” 1 Peter 3:4
https://www.thevinechurch.com/adorn/
Adorn more than your appearance and attire, let your adornment be what’s inside
“Let your adornment be what’s inside – the real you, the lasting beauty of a gracious and quiet spirit , in which God delights.” 1 Peter 3:4
https://www.thevinechurch.com/adorn/
Stronger
Stronger is a night for the men of the Vine Church to come together.
Life for men can be tough and there are many challenges. Life can feel sometimes like climbing a very high mountain that can be tiring and never ending.
But you were not designed to climb your mountain alone. Climbing alone is dangerous and lonely. To successfully climb higher you need endurance, the right tools and companions.
At Stronger, we will grow stronger together as we grow, learn and share together.
Read more and view dates ... https://www.thevinechurch.com/stronger/
Life for men can be tough and there are many challenges. Life can feel sometimes like climbing a very high mountain that can be tiring and never ending.
But you were not designed to climb your mountain alone. Climbing alone is dangerous and lonely. To successfully climb higher you need endurance, the right tools and companions.
At Stronger, we will grow stronger together as we grow, learn and share together.
Read more and view dates ... https://www.thevinechurch.com/stronger/
Fight Club 59
Fight Club
Men, Your hour has come to move from fed up to head up.
Fight Club trains men to fight an excellent fight.
It leads men to win the right battles.
Fight Club trains men;
To fight to discover your identity, purpose and destiny.
To fight the real source of the opposition and resistance you face.
To fight for your life, your marriage, your family, your brothers, your cities and your nation.
Fight Club
Trains men to be
Strong|Confident|Mobilised|United
https://www.thevinechurch.com/fight-club/
Men, Your hour has come to move from fed up to head up.
Fight Club trains men to fight an excellent fight.
It leads men to win the right battles.
Fight Club trains men;
To fight to discover your identity, purpose and destiny.
To fight the real source of the opposition and resistance you face.
To fight for your life, your marriage, your family, your brothers, your cities and your nation.
Fight Club
Trains men to be
Strong|Confident|Mobilised|United
https://www.thevinechurch.com/fight-club/
Warrior Worship
There is a great stirring in the worship and it’s time for us all to join the momentum building and get hungry for more. Nothing compares to God’s presence, and nothing can mimic, transform or breakthrough in our lives like His awesome presence.
Details here...
https://www.thevinechurch.com/warrior-worship/
Details here...
https://www.thevinechurch.com/warrior-worship/