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The Vineyard Church

When a Friend Becomes a Foe

When a Friend Becomes a Foe

Pastor Mark Pope November 5/6, 2022

Locations & Times

The Vineyard Church

16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 9:50 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

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Idea:
Even in our dearest relationships, sin happens.
Question:
When conflict happens in our circle, what do we do?
Main Point #1
When sin shows up...
Selectively confront.
Definitions:
ἀδελφός (ad-el-fos') a brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian.

ἁμαρτάνω(ham-ar-tan'-o)to miss the mark, do wrong, (against God)
Subpoint:
Not all relational discomfort merits a response.
Definition:
ἐπιτιμάω (ep-ee-tee-mah'-o)to mete out due measure, to censure or warn. assign value as is fitting the situation "warning to prevent something
Tips to confront sin:
*Do it personally
*Do it calmly
*Do it their benefit
Question:
How am I doing at confronting sin?
Main Point #2
When sin shows up...
Abundantly forgive.
Subpoint:
Jesus is using an extreme example to highlight an imperative skill.
Question:
Is there a sin I should repent of or forgive again?

Giving at The Vineyard

We don't pass a plate for tithes and offerings here at Vineyard, but we do believe that giving back through our finances is an important way to worship Jesus.
http://www.thevineyard.org/give