Vineyard Richmond Weekly Message

I have heard very well-meaning people ask: “Have you been praying the scriptures?” It usually gets said in a manner that suggests that if you pray the scripture, God is more inclined to hear what you are saying, or give you what you ask for. Is that true?

A lot of things that get attributed to God that “sound” right… but does the Bible actually back that up?

Is all sin really the same in God’s eyes?

How on earth do you get through the day without making judgments on someone?

Even in the simplest of ways, scripture is being twisted in our world today. What did Jesus actually say, and how do we live it out?

A plant can look good. A plant can make leaves and be green, but if you are actually seeking fruit and it doesn’t bear fruit, it is worthless.

Today is a day for us to consider the fact that we get to start a new year— to start over so to speak. Our God is the God of second chances, of third, and fourth, and fifth, chances.

I see a God who sees you, hears you, knows you, wants you, calls to you, convicts you, and wants to put his arms around you.

Welcome to the end of a year. Does it feel like you are left with a lot of trash? Does it feel like you have been blessed in a lot of ways? You wake up, Christmas is over. Then what?

The Magi had no idea of the significance of their story. They were the first true strangers to acknowledge Jesus’ holy heritage. They were gentiles. This is a major hint that the Messiah will be for all people.