Vineyard Church of Hopkinton

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, w...

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 fin...

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...

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.

Following Jesus' plan for your life requires going through a process. The process for living out God's calling in your life: a. Deal with the reality of who we are and what formed us b. Deal with it in God's presence c. Accept God's mission for your life. Say YES to Jesus.

The beginning of the story of Moses

The Bible Project: Read Scripture App Discovering that Jesus is a treasure. Get Passionate. Focus and Willingness to follow Jesus. Identifying where you are at.

Invitations from Jesus: 1. Let Jesus into the Boat, 2. Go Deeper, 3. Be Amazed. 4. Let Jesus Guide You into the Unknown. Make Space for Jesus. Leave Everything and Follow Jesus.

An interest in Jesus. A Willingness to Respond to Jesus. A Desire for More of Jesus.

Advent, Presence after Absence, Waiting, Joy

We meet Jesus in the Present Moment. We meet Jesus in Love. Live in the present and center yourself in God.

The Greatest Treasure. Great gifts from Jesus change us. There is nowhere better; no place we would rather be. You are loved, therefore you exist. You are God's masterpiece.

Jesus cares about what we do with our money; it is His money.

Guest Pastor: Ed McGlasson

Money Talks: You can not serve God and be enslaved to Money.

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