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The Vineyard Church

Why did God let this happen?

Why did God let this happen?

Pastor Mark Pope September 12/13, 2020

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

The Vineyard Church: Grape Road Campus

4601 Grape Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA

Sunday 8:30 AM

Sunday 9:50 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

The Vineyard Church: Online

Mishawaka, IN, USA

Saturday 5:30 PM

Sunday 9:50 AM

Sunday 11:30 AM

Upcoming Opportunities

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http://www.thevineyard.info

Announcements

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"Why, God?" Moments
If you are good and powerful why is this happening?

Psalms 10:1

Psalms 42:3

Matthew 27:46

"Why do bad things happen to good people?"
"How can God be real if He let me lose my mom to suicide?"
"Why did my baby die?"

Isaiah 55:9

Acts 12:1-8, Acts 12:18-19

Question:
Why is God allowing this tragedy in my life?
Main Point #1
Tragedy is better understood by...
Acknowledging God's bigger picture.

Matthew 10:29

Acts 2:41

Subpoint:
God often prioritizes his master plan over an individual's collateral damage.

Mark 1:32-34, Mark 1:37-38

2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Question:
How aware am I of the bigger picture?
Main Point #2
Tragedy is better understood by...
recognizing evil intentioned people.
Subpoint:
God is not the villain in this story.

Genesis 3:12-13

James 1:16-17

God is NOT the author and source of our pain!

Acts 12:23

Subpoint:
An important equalizer of confusing moments is the available presence of a personal God.

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

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