The Vineyard Church
Bitter No More
Pastor Mark Pope, March 23/24, 2019
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
Upcoming Opportunities
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http://www.thevineyard.infoDefinition:
Bitterness — Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.
Bitterness — Anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment.
Quote:
“Bitterness is how we punish ourselves for other people’s sins.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo
“Bitterness is how we punish ourselves for other people’s sins.”
― Matshona Dhliwayo
Quote:
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host.”
— Maya Angelou
“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host.”
— Maya Angelou
Main Point #1:
The bitterness life requires…
Some real work.
The bitterness life requires…
Some real work.
Definition:
Διώκω (dee-o’-ko)
To run after; absolutely, to seek after eagerly, earnestly, aggressively, tirelessly…
Διώκω (dee-o’-ko)
To run after; absolutely, to seek after eagerly, earnestly, aggressively, tirelessly…
Subpoint:
Keeping your heart free is not a one-time process.
Keeping your heart free is not a one-time process.
Subpoint:
David isn’t driven by popular opinion; he is listening to God’s voice.
David isn’t driven by popular opinion; he is listening to God’s voice.
Tips for Reducing Conflict:
• Be first.
• Move fast.
• Speak softly.
• Stay humble.
• Never give up.
• Be first.
• Move fast.
• Speak softly.
• Stay humble.
• Never give up.
Main Point #2:
The bitterness life requires…
Forward thinking.
The bitterness life requires…
Forward thinking.
Subpoint:
When it comes to a better future, we must address our bitterness now!
When it comes to a better future, we must address our bitterness now!
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