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Why The Bible Is Different
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"So, there are all these different “Bibles” out there, and all these spiritual gurus, motivational “life coaches,” all telling you how to live. And you pile on top of these the advice you are getting every day from TV and the internet, from TV stars and athletes who think that because they are talented and rich, you need to listen to them as they tell you what to think and how to live; and politicians who think they can tell you what to think and how to live. And all of you are probably deluged with advice from your moms and dads, and your brothers and sisters, and your friends as they tell you what to think and how to live. And, every once in a while, they give you some good advice. But, as Jesus' followers, we believe that if their advice contradicts what the Bible tells us … the Bible wins every single time. Right? And to so many, that sounds narrow, quaint, and stupidly arrogant. And … if the Bible was one of many options, they’d be right. But we think the Bible is … infinitely superior because we think the Bible is … fundamentally different. It’s unique, one of a kind. I’ll show you. We don’t treat our physical Bibles with the same kind of reverence as some of theirs. We are not “bibliolaters.” We don’t worship the book – it’s just paper and ink. We do worship the God who speaks to us through it. We’ll get back to that. But … I want to try to explain this morning why we think our Bible is so special, which will explain why we want you to read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and pray it; so, here goes…" Stephen "Doc" Pattison, Lead Minister
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"So, there are all these different “Bibles” out there, and all these spiritual gurus, motivational “life coaches,” all telling you how to live. And you pile on top of these the advice you are getting every day from TV and the internet, from TV stars and athletes who think that because they are talented and rich, you need to listen to them as they tell you what to think and how to live; and politicians who think they can tell you what to think and how to live. And all of you are probably deluged with advice from your moms and dads, and your brothers and sisters, and your friends as they tell you what to think and how to live. And, every once in a while, they give you some good advice. But, as Jesus' followers, we believe that if their advice contradicts what the Bible tells us … the Bible wins every single time. Right? And to so many, that sounds narrow, quaint, and stupidly arrogant. And … if the Bible was one of many options, they’d be right. But we think the Bible is … infinitely superior because we think the Bible is … fundamentally different. It’s unique, one of a kind. I’ll show you. We don’t treat our physical Bibles with the same kind of reverence as some of theirs. We are not “bibliolaters.” We don’t worship the book – it’s just paper and ink. We do worship the God who speaks to us through it. We’ll get back to that. But … I want to try to explain this morning why we think our Bible is so special, which will explain why we want you to read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and pray it; so, here goes…" Stephen "Doc" Pattison, Lead Minister
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"In the first two weeks of this sermon series starting out the year, we’ve talked about reading the Bible and setting new patterns for growth within us. For the next two weeks — today and next week — we will discuss pursuing excellence in our worship. Because there are real implications when we give less than our best. If we give less than our best in our marriage, our work, or our extra responsibilities, we could lose our jobs, you could lose our wives, our kids, or our friends, right? But we don't feel the same impending consequences when we don’t give God our best. But we should. There’s something on the line here. Colossians 3:17 is a foundational verse we’ll look at more next week, but let’s introduce it briefly here: "Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Whatever you do. That includes … everything — every place you go, every person you talk to, every task you take on. And it’s not a call to do your best. Paul, who writes this, actually takes it a step further. He says, do it in the name of Jesus. This means that the places we go, the people we talk to, and the tasks we take on are all opportunities to represent Jesus … to give effort for Jesus … and to bring honor to Jesus. They’re opportunities for us to … worship Jesus."…
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"So, there are all these different “Bibles” out there, and all these spiritual gurus, motivational “life coaches,” all telling you how to live. And you pile on top of these the advice you are getting every day from TV and the internet, from TV stars and athletes who think that because they are talented and rich, you need to listen to them as they tell you what to think and how to live; and politicians who think they can tell you what to think and how to live. And all of you are probably deluged with advice from your moms and dads, and your brothers and sisters, and your friends as they tell you what to think and how to live. And, every once in a while, they give you some good advice. But, as Jesus' followers, we believe that if their advice contradicts what the Bible tells us … the Bible wins every single time. Right? And to so many, that sounds narrow, quaint, and stupidly arrogant. And … if the Bible was one of many options, they’d be right. But we think the Bible is … infinitely superior because we think the Bible is … fundamentally different. It’s unique, one of a kind. I’ll show you. We don’t treat our physical Bibles with the same kind of reverence as some of theirs. We are not “bibliolaters.” We don’t worship the book – it’s just paper and ink. We do worship the God who speaks to us through it. We’ll get back to that. But … I want to try to explain this morning why we think our Bible is so special, which will explain why we want you to read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and pray it; so, here goes…" Stephen "Doc" Pattison, Lead Minister…
Listen, guys: If you have tried reading your Bible before and failed, try again. We have an incredibly gracious God, and I think he loves it when we try again. If you miss a day, a week, a month … try again. Start again … that’s so cool! It’ll make a difference, guys. It’ll make a difference in your life with God. It’ll make a difference in how you see yourself, the people around you, and your work … Guys, you’ll be opening yourself to the transforming work of God’s Holy Spirit, which is so cool to be transformed by God!" Stephen "Doc" Pattison, New Year, New You Series…
"Some of you guys came in here this morning pretty skeptical about Jesus. And when you hear his words, “I am The Way, The Truth, The Life, and no one gets to the Father without going through me,” you bristle. You want your own truth. You want your own way. … But … what if Jesus really was God, in a bod, stepping into our world to eradicate the barriers between us and God … barriers we are powerless to get by on our own? What if Jesus really did defeat death … for himself and for us? What if Jesus was right? Listen, guys: if you are on the wrong path, if you are going the wrong way, you won’t get where you really want to go. If he really is The Way, The Truth, and The Life … now is the time, guys. Don’t put it off. Never put off doing the right thing. It’s the best this you will ever do for yourself, for those you love, and for our amazing God." Stephen "Doc" Pattison, Lead Minister…
When Jesus offered an invitation to participate in this way, it wasn’t an invitation for you to believe — it was an invitation for you to follow. It was an invitation to experience him. An invitation to participate. Because Jesus believes that following him will make your life better, and it will make you better at life. And it’s why I think the best time to talk about the resurrection of Jesus is at Christmas. Because a baby in a manger doesn’t mean much. Babies being born are all too familiar. A baby born 2000 years ago doesn’t mean much… until that baby grows up and turns into a man on a cross.…
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See, that’s what Christmas is actually all about. At Christmas, we celebrate God becoming one of us to show us the way to the Father. Because we are lost and we don’t know it. We need to know the way. We are wrong, and we don’t know it. We need to know the truth. What moves you from being lost to no longer being lost? What is it that moves you from being wrong to now being right? Something has to change. Sometimes, all it takes is self-awareness – the ability to look around and see that you aren’t where you need to be – you’re lost. Or the ability to look around and see that your actions aren’t working. You’re wrong.…
"Bottom line, relatively speaking … we are blessed, right? We’re … rich even, right? The apostle Paul says, “Command those who are rich (This is a command for those of us who are Jesus followers; command those who are rich) in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment. (No kidding!) Command them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share with others. In this way, they will store up for themselves a treasure that will be a solid foundation for the future. And then they will be able to win the life which is true life.” (1 Timothy 6.17-19) … Guys, God isn’t against money. God isn’t against rich. He just wants us to do it well. … So, are you doing it … well? Guys, God has already blessed you with everything you need, and with enough extra, you can do some good and even be generous. So … just do it. It’ll make your life better, and it will make you better at life. Stephen "Doc" Pattison…
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"Money and stuff are needed in this world — they're a required part of our lives. But don't let them become what your life revolves around. Paul warns Timothy in the NT, "The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.” Don't let your pursuit of money and the stuff it can get you become your first pursuit — your central pursuit. Because money has the potential to become our master — our god. And money makes for a dangerous master. Money is dangerous, and it can crush. It can pull the fingers and the hand in. It can crush your entire body. It's high voltage. It's dangerous. That's why the Bible offers warnings. So, pay attention to the warnings. Don't disregard them. Don't go past them. Please don't ignore them. I want you to recognize the way in which Doc and I are even talking about this stuff. Last week, we talked about our confusion — the ways we've misunderstood the role of money and the myths around it. We've interacted with those myths to make ourselves feel more comfortable about money. But they're just myths. This week, it's warnings. Money is dangerous. There's something on the line here. There are ways this can go very badly. And next week we'll talk about health. We'll talk about the right ways to handle our money and practical ways to live that will help resolve the temptation of money becoming our master." Ben Webb, Associate Minister…
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"So, 3 myths, 3 misconceptions, mistakes, and misunderstandings about money that mess us up. Here’s mistake #1: We live as though it’s ours. We’re like, I earned it, it’s mine. And I can do whatever I want with what is mine, right? And we, Jesus' followers, just tweak it a little. As long as I give God his cut, the rest is mine. God gets his 10%, or whatever, and the rest is mine. But guys, here is the single biggest truth you need to know, whether you are a Jesus follower or not. This is the big one: if you get this, everything else will fall into place; if you don’t get this, doing life God’s way is going to be a struggle. Here it is: God owns it all. God owns it all. You see, that's where we screw up. We think it is ours when, in reality, God owns it all. You see, if it is my stuff, I can do what I want with it. If it is God’s stuff, then I am obligated to handle it in a way that respects him. We get really messed up here. I have watched some of you guys. If I were God, I wouldn’t trust you with any more of my stuff – because you live like it is yours. I watched it. If I were God, I wouldn’t trust myself with any more of his stuff – because I tend to treat it like it is mine, even though I know better."…
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Sometimes, persecution is physical. The church’s history is full of stories of men and women who have been imprisoned, beaten, and even killed for their faith. Even now, there are brothers and sisters around the world who still face these dangers. The church has always lived in a world that fights against it, but our mission has never shifted. Our response is not to fight back; instead, it is to bring reconciliation to the world. Regardless of what happens around us, our job is to bring others into reconciliation with God. We are ambassadors. As His representatives, we focus on His mission and speak for Him. I know that sometimes, this calling can feel intimidating. I know it can be hard. But if our Savior could remain on the cross, enduring humiliation, pain, and shame — refusing to fight back, all because He wanted to reconcile us to God — why would we think our mission is any different? Friends, you are an ambassador whether you want to be or not. And there is something on the line here. If we get this wrong, people go to hell. There is a real danger in this responsibility. So, church, make disciples. Be about His mission. Adopt the mission of the King. Seek and save the lost. Bring reconciliation to the world. Ambassadors speak for the King.…
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So, check your heart. Who are you following? Who do you put your hope in? What team are you on first? Be careful following any person who claims to be a savior, because they can sound like Jesus and they can try to look like Jesus, but that’s one of the ways we accidentally find ourselves on the wrong team. Remember, Jesus is speaking to His disciples here. He’s speaking to people who are already following Him, and He’s saying, "Hey, there are going to be others who try to pull you away, who try to drift you away from me. They’re going to say the right things, and they’re going to look the right way, and it’s going to feel like a piece of who I am and what I’m doing. Don’t fall for it. Don’t fall for it.” Guys, don’t accidentally confuse their teams with Jesus’ team. Jesus warned His disciples not to fall for imposters. CapCity, don’t give your heart, don’t give your allegiance to imposters. Pay close attention: What team are you really on first?…
He came to build a different kind of kingdom and thought it was way more important than what we obsess over. " A God in a Bod thinks that there are things more important than healing our bodies, feeding our bellies, and defeating our enemies. What good is all that if your heart is still twisted, broken, and alienated from God?…
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Jesus claims that everything … everything you can think of … every ounce of authority we can find strewn throughout this world … is subject to Him. Jesus says, "ALL authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." How much is … ALL? And what do we do about it? What’s the appropriate response? What am I supposed to do with that information? What does Jesus deserve from me? Since He has ALL authority, does He deserve my all?…
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So, Jesus looks at these 11 guys and says, “All authority … ALL authority … both in heaven and on earth … all authority has been given to me.” … So … How much is “all”? Seriously, how much is “all”? We use that word so flippantly. Do you think Jesus was using the word flippantly, or do you think he meant it? And if Jesus has “all” authority, how much does that leave you, or me, or anyone else?…
That idea may challenge you. Maybe you've always thought of religion as being restrictive, full of extra rules, tying you down with all these ways you have to live. Maybe you've thought of church as being like that. According to Paul, if you're a follower of Jesus, you should have … more freedom. Paul suggests our freest self is when we live most like Jesus because it's not about having fewer rules; it's about being more in line with who we were created to be. It's not about more rules; it's about being in our sweet spot. A bird is most free when it flies — not because there are fewer rules, but because it's doing what it was created to do. It's living in the fullness of who it is and what it's been made to be. A musician is most free, not when they strictly follow the rules of their instrument, but when it becomes so natural to them that they use their instrument to its fullest potential. The musician is most free when they become one with their instrument. Doc has told me about learning to play the cello. He claims he used to be technically proficient. He also tells me that he played without heart or emotion. He was too focused on the technical. He was a limited musician because he focused on the rules – not the freedom. Anyone who masters a craft could say this. We could talk about a woodworker, a painter, a mechanic. Freedom isn’t found in the absence of rules – freedom is found when we become comfortable with what we were made to be.…
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