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Becoming Friends With God
Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. The Love Connection
Contributed on Nov 19, 2008
We are often frustrated at feelings of distance between us and God, but often do not have lives characterized by loving others.
The Love Connection Brad Bailey – October 19, 2008 Series: Becoming Friends with God I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE ...read more
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2. The Love Connection
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
We tend to be most at peace with God… When selflessly serving… especially the poor… but even one’s friends and family. When sharing the love of Jesus with someone whose heart is open. When truly forgiving and extending grace to one who is indebted to u
I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India border… and a majority from the villages that spread many miles up into the ...read more
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3. Cultivating Connection
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
We’re focused on so many things outwardly that it’s a challenge for us to focus inwardly.
This past week my wife got me an amazing little device… you’ve probably heard of it… it’s called an iPhone. It’s remarkable. You can connect to anything… anywhere. There’s one button for email … another text… (one button connection with the thousand contacts I have on my phone.. … some I ...read more
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4. Longings That Lead To God
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
This morning I want to consider the value of our longings… and how they can connect us to God.
Continuing our focus on Becoming Friends with God. > This morning I want to consider the value of our longings… and how they can connect us to God. Want to begin with a conversation I had last week…Conversation with a woman whose is a fellow parent in my son’s football league… and who I ...read more
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5. From Control To Connection
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God desires you to become His friend.
Last week… One of the most important questions that we can consider in our lives is that of what kind of relationship we are having with God. If our lives are part of something intended… then nothing matters more than considering our relationship to the great Intender. .. that which transcends ...read more
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6. A Remarkable Invitation
Contributed on Jun 11, 2009
What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God wants to be our friend.
I want to ask you to consider something as we enter this Fall season. How would you describe your relationship with God? That’s a personal question that I simply invite you to simply reflect upon. I would presume that many of us find ourselves in many different stages and seasons. You may ...read more