The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
November 5 & 6, 2016
Matthew 5:14-15 NIV
1 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV
Proverbs 29:2 NIV
Main Point
When the political scene gets crazy…
#1 We REMEMBER our ROOTS
Philippians 3:18-20 NIV
Sub Point
When the political scene SEEMS SHAKY, our spiritual foundation is STILL STRONG
1 Samuel 30:6 NIV
Sub Point
Finding strength in God:
*Keeps us CLAM.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
Proverbs 21:1 NASB1995
Sub Point
Finding strength in God:
*Clears some CLUTTER.
Psalms 139:13 NIV
Proverbs 11:25 NIV
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Question
What team is more likely to create that kind of atmosphere?
Sub Point
Finding strength in God:
*Keeps me KIND.
Main Point
When the political scene gets crazy…
#2 We remain HONORABLE
1 Peter 2:13, 17 NIV
Sub Point
τιμάω(tim-ah'-o) - honor, as it reflects personal esteem…
“I value at a price”
Sub Point
We cross the line of DISHONORABLE, when we see anyone as WORTHLESS.
James 3:9-10 NIV
Sub Point
Even if they are SATAN, stay CIVIL.
Main Point
When a political scene gets crazy…
#3 We pray A LOT!
1 Timothy 2:1 NIV
2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV
Quote
“Give us the leaders we NEED not the leaders we DESERVE.” -Pastor Clint Schwartz