We are continuing in our sermon series, "Godspeed- an alternative pace for a frantic world."

For the 4th of July, we recorded the message from the Lady Bird Wildflower Center. In this sermon, Mark shares on the practice of simplicity from Matthew 6:25-34.

In this second sermon in the series, Godspeed, Mark shares on the problem of hurry and the surprising solution- a yoke.

Matthew 11:25-30

Outside the Gospels, the two outside sources for this series are a short documentary of the same name, https://vimeo.com/200206468

And James Mark Comer's book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.

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The Vine is beginning a new series called GODSPEED. We are pursuing an alternate pace for a frantic world.

In this first sermon, Fabs shares on finding Jesus in the margins of our days from the story of two sisters found in Luke 10:38-42.

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In this special stand-alone message, Mark preaches through the illustration of "wells and fences" and Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4.

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John 4:1-14

This special Sunday, The Vine moves into our new home- The TexFed building. For this message, Mark shares about humanity's relationship to sacred spaces and what was more important to Jesus.

EPHESIANS 2:19-22

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In this last sermon in the Guardrail series, we consider our calling to "take risks to reach people for Christ."

Luke 15:1-10

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This week we hear a message from Vine member Andrew Fike on the Guardrail: In response to the Gospel, pour yourself out for others. We look at the foot washing story in John 13 as a symbol for how we are to seek Christ first, embrace the challenge of serving, and be encouraged that have the Holy Spirit to guide us as we love and serve those around us.

In this message, we celebrate The Vine's 5th Party!

To do so, we consider the guardrail, "God does his best work in the context of relationships" and we hear personal stories of what God has done in our midst.

Also, Mark shares some exciting news about our next chapter.

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This week, Mark shares on the guardrail, "There is no better place to plant one's life than in God's Word."

Matthew 7:24-29

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

- What is one of your favorite pieces of Scripture? Why that one?

- How would you describe your relationship with the Bible?

- Read Matthew 7:24-29. What section or word stand out to you and why?

- In the sermon, Mark shared about the importance of "practicing" the teachings of scripture and especially that of Christ. Why might we prefer to study scripture versus practice scripture?

- Discuss the different purposes of scripture Mark detailed: mirror, anchor, decision grid, and preparation. Which might you be called to utilize more?

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Vine staff member Fabs Harford gives this week's message on the Guardrail: God Deserves Our Best. We look to Jesus as our model for this and how he gives God his best by embracing both his humanity and his divine power.