Jesus is The G.O.A.T | His Church... not so much | Pastor Keith Stewart

Send us Fan MailJesus is The G.O.A.T | His Church... not so muchEaster Sunday Senior Pastor Keith StewartApril 20, 2025Church people and non-church people seem to agree on one thing. Jesus is pretty awesome. We want to celebrate that this Easter. How Jesus Christ has left a lasting imprint on society and on the lives of so many who call Him Lord and Savior.But we also want to speak honestly and directly to those hurt by the church. So whether you’re new to church or someone who has stayed away, this message is for you and our hope is this marks a new beginning for us all.1. Have you ever had any encounters with disaffected Christians (those who were once a part of a church but now no longer trust it)? What were they like? What concerns or criticisms did they express? How valid do you think their reasoning was? Did you say or do anything to address the issues they brought up? Where is that person today?2. Jesus left a lasting impact on lives and history. What things stood out to you most in the message? What are some other ways Jesus Christ has left an indelible mark in lives and history?3. Looking at all that Christ has inspired throughout history, what ways move you most? In what ways do you emulate Christ’s example? What does society view churches that are involved in compassionate ministries and those that are not?4. How do you relate to people outside the church or outside the faith? Do you tend to think in terms of bounded sets or centered sets? The Pharisees of Jesus’ day were bounded set thinkers who defined the spiritual life by external behaviors like observing the sabbath and a myriad of other rules. Have you ever known Christians to think in similar ways? When you consider Jesus’ approach to outsiders, his primary concern was whether or not they were moving toward God or away from Him? What sort of things let you know that someone has a spiritual interest or hunger?5. Share with your small group your personal testimony. What was it like to give your life to Christ and what has He done in your life that only He could do?