Sunday brought us the continuation of the NewPointe series “Behind the Curtain.” During the series we’ve been looking at who we are as a church, our mission and vision, and why we do what we do.
Sunday Dwight talked about the “ing,” as in: our mission is to lead people into a growING relationship with Jesus Christ. Good stuff. Here are some of the scuds I heard:
- If your ultimate goal is to please God, you’ll never feel like you measure up.
- Your ultimate goal should not be to please God—it should be to TRUST God.
- Your motive determines your values.
- At the core of any strong relationship is not pleasing the other person—it’s trust.
- Some of us would rather please God than trust God because trusting would me giving up too much control.
- You can never do enough to please God.
- On the other hand, Christ has already done everything needed to please God on your behalf.
- If you’re living your life to please God, you’re on a treadmill.
- Knowledge by itself will make you proud.
- Obedience by itself will make you judgmental.
- Trust will make you dependent on God—and that’s where you want to be.
- My goal on Sunday mornings is not to impress you. My goal is to help you trust Christ.
- Coming to church is not good enough. Taking notes during the sermon is not good enough. What’s necessary is hearing the Word and applying it to your life.
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