Vineyard Church Of Hopkinton

Let God prune and change and shape us. God cuts off the branches that do not produce fruit and prunes other branches so those will produce more fruit. What is God doing In You at this time? Take notice of what God is doing during this unique time. Find gratitude daily. Jesus is the vine and we are all connected to Jesus; Jesus gives us Life.

Be like your Creator. Think of the things of heaven, not of earthly things. Get rid of anger, rage, slander and all malicious behaviors. We are children of God. Love draws you forward to be like your Creator. Your natural habitat is in God's presence.

We are living in Messy Times. Open your ears and hear this story. There are weeds among the wheat, for now. Focus on the Wheat. Jesus has a Plan. It might be messy but it's going to be good. Trust in Jesus. Jesus wants to plant Good Seeds in your life.

Don't Worry. Don't be anxious. Worry weighs a person down. Identify what is bothering you and give it to Jesus. Guard against Greed. Little faith = Big Worries Big Faith = Little Worries

God will surely grant Justice. Heaven is Here and Now. The Good News is for Now.

Accept & enjoy all that God gives us. Do not think about what you deserve. Let go of control. Come Home. Celebrate the return of one who was lost.

The Good Samaritan Jesus, Teach Us to be Like You Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.

Jesus teaches us to pray. Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened to you.

The Kingdom of God is made to GROW.

Easter: The Difference that Jesus' Resurrection Makes

Hosanna: Lord come and save us. What is it that you want? Practice the Art of Stopping, of not rushing but stopping to make space in your life to encounter Jesus. Be Patient. Live deeply in the HERE and the NOW.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Plagues, Crowns, Who and What Rules, Confusion, Anxiety, social distancing, Social connecting, Spiritual Battle and other Normal Church & Biblical Themes Reach out. Have meaningful conversations. Connect. Do you know Jesus? Ask Jesus into your life. Commit to follow Jesus.

We need each other; none of us can succeed by ourselves. Strive to have deeper conversations. Ask the difficult questions: How are you doing spiritually? Where are you at with God now? What brings you joy? Jesus empowers us and lifts us up. People want Jesus and don't know it.

1. Remarkable. Renewal. Revival. 2. What is our purpose as Christians? a. Follow Jesus and try to become like Jesus. [1 Corinthians 11:1] b. Make disciples [Matthew 28:19-20] c. Love people so well that it's weird (but it catches people's attention). [Acts 2:42-47] d. Become essential to our communities, towns and neighborhoods.

Why would you want the Presence of God in your life? To Experience: 1. Knowing you will succeed 2. Knowing it will go well 3. Rest 4. Guidance 5. Compassion and Mercy 6. God being slow to anger. 7. Unfailing Love and Forgiveness Moses knew that the Presence of God was not a Luxury but a Necessity. How can you experience God's Presence? 1. Receive Christ 2. Be where God is! (church, small groups, with one or two other believers) 3. Conferences 4. Time alone with intention. 5. Prayer

Story of Exodus: Rescued, Gathered, Equipped; everything is good, right? Meaning of the Golden Calf What do we frequently put our hope in? What are the idols in my life? Rebellion, Meditation, Restoration: Moses' meditation points us to Jesus' meditation. God's restoration is always greater than before. Idolatry vs. Dedication Moses was dedicated to the Lord and he saw the Lord's Glory.

The commandments are specific to a people, a time and a place (The Israelites in the desert one year after escaping Egypt); these were meant to create order and laws and hold a people together. God is the linchpin for Israel. According to Jesus, the 10 Commandments become the 2 most important Commandments: Love God with all that you are, Love Others. Only if we lose ourselves in loving will we find ourselves. The Sabbath means Stop and Delight. People who keep the Sabbath live all seven days differently. The Sabbath isn't optional. I can be content with whatever I have. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.

What is the best way to see your faith dry up? Here are five ways: You Panic. You ask WHY, like a 3-year-old. You complain. You blame the leader. You think up the worst case scenario. 5 Fair Building Exercises: Don't be afraid, Stand Still and let go. Watch the Lord rescue you. The Lord will fight for you. Stay Calm. Take the long view. Walking in faith is rarely a straight path. Resistance tests your faith. God ALWAYS comes through for you.

What do you complain about? Complaining distorts the past, exaggerates the present and distrusts God. God's solution to complaining. God gives us what we need when we need it. God directs us to Rest.

God is Large and In Charge: The 10 Plagues of Egypt God is over all other gods and over all creation. Worshiping God so you can live FOR Jesus because you live FROM Jesus.