I hate being wrong. It is embarrassing. It is humbling. It is, at times, defeating. It is also normal. I am fooling myself if my expectation is that I am always right. And I am being prideful if I am not willing to admit I am wrong and change. In fact, the Bible has a specific word for turning from error (being wrong) to truth (being right) - repentance. As Christians, we are called to be a people who repent. Who are humble enough to change when we are wrong.
Being wrong as a religious leader has especially high stakes. People’s lives (now and eternal) are at stake. What we believe about God determines how we stand before God now, how we influence others, and how we will spend eternity. High stakes indeed. And, let’s be honest, religious people are sometimes wrong. What are we to do? How are we to think about this?
This Sunday, Acts 7:1-60 gives us a historical lesson of how a group of religious people get it wrong about God. We will see some specific, practical ways we see what leads to being wrong. And we will see a specific example, with doable actions to be right about God - and right with God. It takes humility to be right about God. It takes a careful examination of the Bible. Let’s do these things together at The Rock this Sunday!
We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, masks and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.
*** NEW *** We will also be live on YouTube Live. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.
Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon. I will send out an email Monday morning with the sermon link attached.
"…you who received the law as delivered by angels and did not keep it.” - Acts 7:53
- Pastor Curt
Theological Word of the Week:
“In Jesus’ name”
A term referring to prayer made on Jesus’ authorization and consistent with his character.
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology
Upcoming Events
Children's Ministry
Cameron is preparing Kid’s packets for our live, outdoor services! They will be available starting this Sunday!
-Cameron
Sermon Topic - August 9
Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy
Acts 7:1-60
“When Religious People Are Wrong”
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