Vineyard Church of Hopkinton

In this 4th talk of the series Hard Questions, Good Answers, we ask "What do we do when Christians get it wrong?" Whether it's taking Bible verses out of context or prophetic words that are more me than Jesus, Christians sometimes get things wrong. How do we respond?

God's is trustworthy and keeps Promises. God is Patient and not Hasty. God always offers Peace. God is Merciful. God's plan has always been the same. We can trust God.

Did God actually say That? Check for the context of the quotation. God is the Center. God is Love.

God is LOVE. God has spoken to us through Jesus. God always offers forgiveness and redemption. God always welcomes us back.

Are you in need of God's guidance, direction and wisdom? You must know about Jesus, believe in Jesus and live for Jesus (be a disciple). Proverbs are faith in action and faith in real life. Proverbs teach Wisdom and Discipline. God wants to be in Your Life.

Experience Wonder: Be in the Moment. Focus on the Now. God wants us to have a full and fulfilling Life.

For Eternal Life, live according to the Commandments. Eternal Life is The Kingdom of Heaven is Salvation. The Gospel is Now. Eternity has begin and it is Now.

How do I find meaning in my life? Strive to find contentment. Freedom instead of Frustration.

You do not have to be smart to be Wise. God guides us to good living. Absolutizing: the rewards and punishments of Proverbs are not guarantees but are the best route toward a desired outcome.

The Lord has examined your heart and knows everything about You. We are God's priceless treasure. Your worth is based on the Lord who created You, not based on your accomplishments. You are GOOD!

What drives you to do the right thing? Live a life of Integrity.

Nothing done in love is ever lost. Wisdom Psalm. The Lord will provide if we walk in love and faith and trust in the Lord. Trust the Lord to build Life. Lean on the Blessings of God.

Worthy of Love Leave a legacy, a mark on the world that can't be erased Live intentionally; live a GOOD life. We are marked by the character of God. FORM Me Lord: F.O.R.M.: Fear, Obedience, Righteousness, Marked.

Don't confuse wisdom with advice or competence. Rely on God not only on human inputs. Fix your thoughts on what is worthy of praise. The Lord watches over the path of the godly. God is watching and guiding you and wants you to succeed. Commit to the Lord.

Why you shouldn't give up even when you are feeling abandoned. Express your pain to God. Turn your thoughts always to the goodness of God. Praising God is your way out of pain.

Experiencing God in our every-day life. Notice where God is at work in your life. Pay attention and center yourself to see what God is doing. All of Life is given to God.

Do you hear the Holy Spirit speaking to you? Listen. Jesus is speaking to You.

The gift of tongues; reaching all people in their own languages. Pentecost was when the Holy Spirit translated the message into all languages for all people. Pentecost is about communication; it is about the Cross communicating: God to Us and Us to Others.

Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is poured out and remains and dwells in people. All of God's people can be prophets. What it means to hear God's Voice. Jesus is empowered to do the extraordinary. Jesus is speaking to you and wants to speak through you. Reveal who God is and who you are to other people. You are as loved as Jesus is loved. What it means to be a prophetic people: all about relationship to...

The Kingdom of God on Earth as in Heaven Provide daily bread for all Generosity comes from a willing heart. Joy comes from encountering Jesus. Give freely in proportion to what you have. The more you give, the more you reap.

Receive the Holy Spirit from Jesus. Jesus will quench your thirst with living water. Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises.

Kingdom Cultural Competence The Kingdom of God is here on Earth as it is in Heaven. We are Kingdom People. The Kingdom is Us. Risk Failure to see diversity grow.

What is our Mission and Vision? Good news: the Kingdom of God is here. Follow Jesus together. Justice looks like Jesus; it is the original design and plan of God. Humble yourself and be part of the restoration of God's design. Repent and Believe.

God assists us to become fruit-bearing branches. Transformation happens when we are lifted up. Do not avoid God. Salvation is God's rescue plan for us. The Kingdom of God is Peace and Joy. God prunes us so that we will regrow properly.

See a need and address it with your serving. We are intentionally multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-lingual. We are holy spirit and Kingdom of God centered Create space for the holy spirit and the gifts from the Spirit. Fill your life with love, joy, peace, patience and self-control.