Not in it To Win It

Speaker: Andy Stanley
Length: 2 Parts

Jesus’s refusal to take sides in the culture wars of his day was not because he lacked opinions or convictions. He wasn’t afraid to take a stand. Jesus knew what we can’t seem to get our heads around: when the church chooses a side, as defined by any political party, we’ve sided against people on the other side. In that moment, we elevate our potentially flawed views over people.

For Jesus, a you always took precedence over a view.

Because the church is not here to win. By every human measure, our Savior lost—on purpose, with a purpose. And we are his body. We are not in it to win anything. We are in it for something else entirely. 

Part 1: “One Nation Under God”

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When it comes to potentially polarizing topics, our posture, tone, and approach will tell others all they need to know about what’s most important to us.

Part 2: “Shine”

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Disagreement is unavoidable, but division is a choice. We can disagree politically and love unconditionally.