God Gives Laws Because You're Special

God Gives Laws To Bless You

Do you ever feel like good things only happen to other people? We often think blessings are random, and just wait for luck. But God has actually put opportunities right in front of you to start choosing a blessed life today! In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore how God makes blessing a matter of our daily choices. However, evil sneaks in whenever we fail to deliberately choose the good. By that point, our willpower alone is never enough to save us. Fortunately, Jesus paid the ultimate price, freely offering us unearned grace. Because of Him, you don't have to be perfect to receive God's favor. Step into His grace today, start choosing a blessed life, and become a source of hope to the world around you! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Pain of Not Getting What You Want 05:16 - Blessing is Closer Than You Think 09:20 - What Are You Looking At? 16:20 - Blessing is a Choice (Not Random Luck) 21:05 - The Wisdom of Obeying God's Laws 27:57 - The Danger of Waffling (How Evil Works) 37:47 - Why Our Choices Aren't Enough 41:40 - The Ultimate Blessing of Grace 49:32 - Why the World Needs You to Be Blessed

God Gives Laws For Your Consideration

Do you find yourself making the same mistakes year after year? We often try to run from the pain of our past by blaming others or avoiding hard truths. However, doing so keeps us stuck in a cycle of self-deception and pain. In this message from Deuteronomy 11, we explore what it means to live a truly "considerate" life. Discover how honest reflection on your past—and deep consideration of what Jesus has done for you—can break the cycle of stubbornness and soften your heart toward God, yourself, and others. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Pain of Being Inconsiderate 03:01 - What It Means to Live a "Considerate" Life 08:01 - Why You Must Consider Your Past 12:15 - The Danger of Blaming Others for Your Mistakes 16:32 - Recognizing God's Deliverance in Your Story 19:32 - Have You Truly Considered Jesus? 26:45 - Softening a Hard Heart 29:19 - Why the World Needs to See You Looking at Jesus

God Gives Laws So You'll Be Different

We all have areas in our lives where we know we need to change, but why is it so hard to actually become different? We often find ourselves stuck in the same destructive patterns because we don't want to pay the cost of real transformation. In this message from Deuteronomy 10, we explore the spiritual reality of stubbornness, the necessity of aligning our willpower with our faith, and how Jesus has the power to surgically remove our old, fleshly nature so we can step into a truly different, life-giving version of ourselves. ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Pain of Being Different 03:58 - The Challenge of Changing Yourself 06:08 - Circumcising the Foreskin of Your Heart 10:11 - The Danger of Stubbornness 15:41 - The Cost of True Change 18:49 - Why Becoming Different is Actually Good 30:12 - Why Your Willpower Isn't Enough 34:25 - How Faith and Willpower Work Together 39:00 - The Call to Be "Built Different"

God's Laws Give You What You Want

We often view God as a strict rule-maker who withholds our deepest desires - but He actually wants to give you exactly what you want. In this message from Deuteronomy 9, we explore the deep longings of the human heart, the path of wisdom, and how Jesus paid the ultimate price for what you could never earn. Stop settling for bitterness and step into the unmerited grace God has waiting for you today! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth

God Gives Laws So That You'll Learn

Do you ever start to panic, scheme, or manipulate when you face the unknown? The seasons where you feel lost are actually golden opportunities to learn more about yourself - and God. In this message from Deuteronomy 8, we see how God tested the Israelites in the desert to see what was in their hearts, and invited them to know a life beyond bread alone. Step into the unknown and experience God's ultimate provision at the cross! ⛪ Looking for a church in New York City? Come visit Vineyard Manhattan on Sundays 10AM! Join our community for worship service, biblical teaching, bagels, coffee, & children’s ministry for kids. We welcome all in the name of Christ’s love. 🤝 Connect with us: https://vineyardmanhattan.churchcenter.com/people/forms/908250 📖 Learn more: https://www.vineyardmanhattan.org Quotations, allusions, and references to materials protected by copyright in this sermon are understood to be permissible uses under the principles of fair use in U.S. copyright law. Full copyright statement linked on our YouTube channel homepage. #vineyardmanhattan #church #nyc #sermon #christian #bible #truth 00:00 - The Illusion of Knowing Everything 05:35 - Why God Tests Us in the Wilderness 13:13 - The Golden Opportunity to Know Yourself 20:56 - How "Not Knowing" Creates Room for God 25:32 - Facing the Fear of the Unknown 28:40 - How Jesus Responded to His Greatest Test 34:29 - The Command to Remember the Cross