Monday Morning Reflections

Wow...I'm still processing yesterday! It was intense...

• Yesterday’s message was what is often referred to as a “space maker!” Sometimes truth isn’t easily digested!
• To say that the room was tense is an understatement. But I’m learning as a preacher that often times where there is no tension there is no truth!
• Personally…I thought the music today was unbelievable! Nate and the team did great!! WOW!
• As followers of Jesus Christ we are called to completely submit to His authority in every area of our lives…we don’t get to pick and choose.
• The Gospel is not people in church telling people not in the church “you are bad,” but rather people who have met Jesus telling those who haven’t met Jesus, “I’m bad and your bad…and the only difference between us is that Jesus paid for my sins!”
• People that follow Christ out of convenience do more damage to God’s Kingdom than those who do not follow Christ at all!
• Yes, I did say that parents who allow their children’s sports schedules to govern their times of worship are missing it!!! One day your child will stand before Jesus…and He will not be obsessed with how well he or she can kick a ball!
• Everyone of us have broken every single one of the 10 commandments…we’re not good and we NEED Jesus!
• There are too many Christians who are willing to wear a cross around their neck but not put one on their back and follow HIM daily! (Luke 9:23-24)
• The call that Jesus places on the lives of people who surrender to Him is to make Galatians 2:20 a reality.
• When a group of people get radically committed to Jesus they are often referred to as a “cult!” Why is it that we equate “cult” with commitment and not “Christian?”
• I’m afraid it’s because Christianity in America has been reduced to, “live however you want…just show up at church every once in a while and you will be fine!” The problem is that I can’t find that anywhere in scripture…maybe someone could show me?
• So looking forward to hanging out with our children this week! Adventure Week is going to be awesome! The Spy Chase theme is incredible…I always wanted be a 007 agent. =)

NewLife…I love you guys…I am so blessed to be here and serving as your pastor.