Matthew 18:1-14 - Upside Down Greatness
Sermon Video - https://youtu.be/xo0L9JZgHVo
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A note from Brandon... In this sermon one of the things I pointed out from the passage was Jesus call for his followers to be to be committed to be being stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks for their brothers and sisters in Christ. In seeking to contextualize and apply this idea, I mentioned a specific media platform that I said believers shouldn't subscribe to. My intention was to highlight how the consumption and advocation of media with pervasive and graphic sexual content is not only unhealthy for followers of Jesus personally, but also detrimental to those we influence. After reflecting more carefully on the specific things I said, I realized that this is not what I actually communicated. Instead of being a stepping stone that encouraged others to follow Jesus with integrity in all parts of their lives, including the media we consume and advocate to others, my words may have accidentally been a stumbling block that fostered a culture of legalism in our church, which is certainly something I want to avoid! As your pastor I want to create a culture that is marked by a sensitivity to God’s leading and conviction, not one that emphasizes specific rules or regulations I set forth. I apologize for not doing that well this past Sunday, and I'm thankful for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions or want to chat about anything in regards to this please feel free to contact me through via rivercitydbq.org