welcome to the vine
Thank you so much for joining us today. We are glad you're here!
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songs for sunday morning
Thank God I'm Free
What A God
Center
Death Was Arrested
happening this week
Next Sunday, we will be celebrating Labor Day with special Family Worship services at both campuses, followed by a free cookout after each service! Childcare is available for preschool age and under.
CE campus- One 10am service
FB campus- 9:30 & 11:00 services
If you are new to The Vine, we would love for you to sign-up for a brand new event called "Explore The Vine." At this event, we will provide a free meal and childcare while you get to hear both the history and vision of The Vine. The first ever Explore The Vine events are happening soon, so RSVP soon!
Next Sunday we are kicking-off a brand new series called, Lasting Change. In this season where money is beyond tight and so many people are hurting, we will discover that God never intended finances to be a source of fear, stress, or anxiety. Invite a friend to join you in worship or to watch online!
If you've recently made the decision to be baptized, our next Baptism Sunday will be on September 27th. One of our pastors would love to connect with you after you complete our form.
Labor day sunday
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Scripture (ESV):
Philippians 4:6-9
Luke 6:45
Teaching Notes:
- Change your mind, change your life.
- Our brain is a battle ground.
- We can't allow fear to become our guide instead of our guard.
- We're not called to minimize our problems. We're called to maximize our God.
- Don't repeat your worries. Release your worries.
- God may not change what's happening around you but God will change what's happening within you.
- God isn't overwhelmed by what overwhelms you.
- Prayer isn't your last resort, Prayer is your first response.
- You can't control every thought that enters your mind but you can control which thoughts are allowed to stay.
- Practice - Replace "what if" with "what is true?"
Reflection Questions:
1. What has been occupying your mind lately? What “what if” thoughts, fears, or worries have been taking up the most space in your mind? What do those thoughts reveal about what you are trusting or struggling to trust?
2. What problem are you currently tempted to make bigger than God? What would it look like to bring that specific situation to God in prayer?
3. When you experience anxiety or uncertainty, what is typically your first response? What might change if you intentionally prayed before trying to solve, control, or escape the situation?
4. Where in your life do you need God’s peace right now? How can you distinguish between wanting God to change your circumstances and allowing God to transform you in the midst of them?
5. What thought or lie have you been allowing to “build a nest” in your mind? What truth from Scripture can you intentionally use to replace it?
