Vineyard Richmond Weekly Message

Maybe your mask is different, maybe you cover your insecurities with a big ego or maybe you have to pretend to be the smartest person in the room. If you are human, there are times when you will shield yourself from the reality of life by dressing up as someone other than who you are meant to be. That’s just a reality of the human condition.

We are in this together. We are called to care for each other and watch out for each other. We strive together, we suffer together, we succeed together, we win together.

We all want to be seen. We all want to be known. We all want to know that after someone sees the real us, they’ll choose to stay.

What does the Bible have to say about how to dress? What did those robes signify?

Someone once likened prayer to calling God on the phone. I had a bible college professor say once, “God’s phone number is Jeremiah 33:3.”

Jesus came to institute RADICAL CHANGE in our lives.

What is it that affects our interest in coming to the well?

We as people we are hiders. We have been hiding since Adam and Eve. And that is a big part of this story.

Often, God works through our own imperfect circumstances and the mistakes we make to bring about his goals.

Where do you find hope, fellowship, and community? It awaits you at the Well, the church of Jesus Christ.

The wilderness is death. Yet from wilderness, God brings life.

Has it been a hard year so far? We forget we are spiritual beings. We live a spiritual existence in these physical bodies.

The disciples didn’t understand the truth while they were living it out. But when it clicked in their hearts, they couldn’t hold it in.

What happens when you have been robbed— when your dream is killed?

Who do you think he is? Would you throw your coat down for him?

Have you ever noticed how sometimes life can feel busy but empty? You’re doing a lot. Working hard. Making plans. Trying to move forward. But somehow it still feels like something isn’t clicking. You’re active, but not fulfilled.

We love winning and we are so grateful for a God who wins! But, what happens when we lose? What happens when it’s not the outcome we desired?

You might think the Army of God is made up of people who have been “called” or chosen or ordained - you know, the professional Christians. But the truth is, when it comes to the Army of God, the second you become a follower of Christ is the second you are enlisted into the Army of God.

Jesus doesn’t say that he is the way to the truth and to the life, nor is he the way to the truth that brings life, no— he is all three of these things fully.

The point is, regardless of where you are: wanting a relationship, wanting a better relationship, or evaluating a past relationship— choose well and love what you choose.

What can we expect Lord? In your relationships or in your marriage, what is the biggest issue you have?

Our nakedness is not shameful to God. Sex was created by God, so sex is not shameful to God. However, the abuse of sex is an offense to God.

What does it take to have a marriage that lasts?

If someone asks you who are, how do you answer? What do include in your introduction?

Just like God redeemed Israel from Egypt - he sacrificed all of Egypt’s army in the waters, God has redeemed you and I through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.