LifePointe Christian Church
ACCIDENTAL PHARISEE - Mercy - Week 3
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
We can accidentally OPPOSE the priorities, values and heart of God
Dark Side of Spiritual Passion: God’s grace only available to the deserving
Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach
“Church needs to be a place where you can belong even before you believe.” - Caleb Kaltenbach
“Church needs to be a place where you can belong even before you believe.” - Caleb Kaltenbach
Whose on your Luke 18:11 “Thank God I’m not like them” list?
Dark Side of Spiritual Passion: Mercy gets crowded out and cast aside
Legalism leaves little room for mercy
Breaking the Sabbath: Jesus’ favorite rule to violate
Mercy: Compassion, kindness, tenderheartedness, gentleness
Sabbath: Exodus 20:10 On it you shall not do any work.
Pharisees rules were based on logic and reason and scripture. Rules were based on a deep commitment to follow and obey God’s Laws
It appears Jesus was flippant about obedience to Scripture
Matthew 12:10, John 5:1-18, John 9
Matthew 12:10, John 5:1-18, John 9
Mercy over sacrifice every time
The Law forbids harvesting (Exodus 34:21)
Jesus 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)
“Hate the sin, love the sinner”
“In the world, but not of the world”
Terrible phrases!
“In the world, but not of the world”
Terrible phrases!
“They” already know you hate their sin
“They” do not know if you really love them
“They” do not know if you really love them
We need someone to come alongside us to help, support and encourage us
“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
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/donations
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
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
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