LifePointe Christian Church
ACCIDENTAL PHARISEE - The Dark Side Part 2 - Week 2
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
IF we fail to recognize how spiritually impressive the Pharisees were - we will remain blind to
the danger of becoming like them. - Larry Osborne.
the danger of becoming like them. - Larry Osborne.
Dark Side of Spiritual Passion: Our passion can drown out our compassion
Dark Side of Spiritual Passion: God’s grace only available to the deserving
Women caught in adultery (John 8)
Haughty eyes: Looking down on others
God’s grace available to all
“It’s okay to not be okay”
Can anyone walk through our doors and be welcome here?
Can anyone walk through our doors and be welcome here?
Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach
Accidental Pharisee: More concerned about raising the bar than making Jesus attractive
Do you have your own Luke 18:10 “Thank God I’m not like them” list?
Dark Side of Spiritual Passion: Mercy gets crowded out and cast aside
Breaking the Sabbath: Jesus’ favorite rule to violate
Sabbath: Exodus 20:10 On it you shall not do any work.
Sabbath: Exodus 20:10 On it you shall not do any work.
Matthew 12:10, John 5:1-18, John 9
It appears Jesus was flippant about obedience to Scripture
It appears Jesus was flippant about obedience to Scripture
Mercy over sacrifice every time
The Law forbid harvesting (Exodus 34:21)
Jesus said in Matthew 5:7 God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
NLT
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EASY WAYS TO GIVE
Everything we do at LifePointe is missional and every dollar you give to God matters. If you are a guest, do not feel obligated to give.TEXT GIVE a dollar amount to 84321. Follow the prompts. It's quick and easy!GIVE ONLINE at the link below:
https://lifepointechurch.churchcenter.com/giving/donationsJesus tells story about King David (Matthew 12:1-8)
David ate the forbidden bread
David ate the forbidden bread
Accidental Pharisee: Has hard time offering mercy to people (people will take advantage or
use it as an excuse)
use it as an excuse)
“Mercy toward the lost does not soften the law or the Gospel, it softens the sinner!”
NEED PRAYER?
We want to pray for you! Send us a prayer request at:
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
Pray4U@lifepointe.org
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
DADS & DAUGHTERS TRIVIA NIGHT / JUNE 22 / 5:00 -8:00 pm
A great chance for Dads and Daughters (7th-12th grade) to put their heads together in a game of trivia at LifePointe!
Cost: $10 per family.
Register at lifepointe.org/ddtrivia
LADIES DAY TRIPPERS – POOL PARTY POTLUCK / JUNE 22 / 11:00 am -4:00 pm
Swim, float, lounge, socialize, and enjoy a salad potluck lunch. Attendees will be sent the address at time of sign up.
Sign up at: lifepointe.org/pool-party
WOMEN’S PINTEREST PARTY & SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT / JUNE 28 / 6:00 pm
Pinterest project: Rustic Pallet Flag, just in time for the Fourth of July!
Cost: $10
Sign ups begin June 16 in the lobby.
Scrapbooking: Open night for your craft projects.
Contact Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
[UN] PUBBED TRIVIA / JULY 12 / 6:15-8:30 pm
Ages 20-39, come show off your smarts and win prizes! Diverse categories, nacho bar and mocktails.
Cost: $10 per person, guests are free.
Free childcare through 12 years.
Register now in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/unpubbed-july
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
A great chance for Dads and Daughters (7th-12th grade) to put their heads together in a game of trivia at LifePointe!
Cost: $10 per family.
Register at lifepointe.org/ddtrivia
LADIES DAY TRIPPERS – POOL PARTY POTLUCK / JUNE 22 / 11:00 am -4:00 pm
Swim, float, lounge, socialize, and enjoy a salad potluck lunch. Attendees will be sent the address at time of sign up.
Sign up at: lifepointe.org/pool-party
WOMEN’S PINTEREST PARTY & SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT / JUNE 28 / 6:00 pm
Pinterest project: Rustic Pallet Flag, just in time for the Fourth of July!
Cost: $10
Sign ups begin June 16 in the lobby.
Scrapbooking: Open night for your craft projects.
Contact Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
[UN] PUBBED TRIVIA / JULY 12 / 6:15-8:30 pm
Ages 20-39, come show off your smarts and win prizes! Diverse categories, nacho bar and mocktails.
Cost: $10 per person, guests are free.
Free childcare through 12 years.
Register now in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/unpubbed-july
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for a blessing? Join our LP Kids Team and help impact God's Kingdom! We are looking for subs, teachers and assistants.
Contact Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org