Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. Today, NPM consists of eight churches in the Atlanta area and a network of 180 churches around the globe that collectively serve over 200,000 people weekly.
As host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over 10.5 million messages each month through television, digital platforms, and podcasts and author of more than 20 books, including Irresistible; Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets; and Deep & Wide, he is considered one of the most influential pastors in America.
Andy and his wife, Sandra, have three grown children and live near Atlanta.
This guy is no minister for Christ. Nothing of the kind. He's another "tony robbins" or joel osteen who peddles nonsense using Jesus' name. You people keep following this man you just might never get saved if you're not already.
Some questions you might want to consider. What makes your honor effort(s) to others genuinely authentic vs inauthentic? What happens when people label your honoring effort(s) as inauthentic? How does this honoring another work optimally, when you're only one person with a finite amount of energy/ resources, vs. you're trying to give everyone/everything around you 101%+? What I've sadly learned is, you need to have safe boundaries for yourself and for others. Example 1: It would be amazing if you could donate all your money to others, but alas you need money to live off of. Or example 2: You are being asked to do something unethical, unsafe. Hope you address in future videos, or this gives you ideas for future. Interesting main concept though, something I'll consider trying to some degree.
Stanley: "Last year, [Rick Warren's] denomination [the Southern Baptist Convention] kicked him out of the denomination: for something immoral? No. Something illegal? No. Something that had to do with money? No. Because he had some addiction? No. They kicked him out because he had the nerve to ordain three female staff members, who were functioning as pastors … and they kicked him out of the church. You don't get any more insider-focused than that." - I'm one of the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention who voted to uphold the SBC Executive Committee's decision that Saddleback [where Rick Warren is pastor] is not in friendly cooperation with the Convention. We voted the way that we did because we do not think that ordaining women as pastors is consistent with the New Testament instructions concerning church leadership, therefore the influence that Saddleback's messengers to the Convention or the decisions made by missionaries from Saddleback sent out by the International Missions Board or North American Mission Board of the SBC would not necessarily be in line with what we believe the New Testament to teach about church leadership. We did not kick Rick Warren out of any church, nor does the SBC have the authority to do so. We did not make any pronouncement concerning Rick Warren's spiritual state, nor does the SBC have the authority to do so. Yesterday, while visiting family out-of-state, I joyfully worshiped at a Presbyterian church. The Presbyterian church practices infant baptism. But if a member church of the SBC started practicing infant baptism, we would not allow that church to remain as cooperating members of the Convention, because the way that this ordinance of Christ is conducted [as applying to only infants or applying to believers only] is an important enough issue (with important enough implications) that denominational resources must be spent in cooperation with congregations that agree about the proper subjects of baptism. Regarding these sorts of issues (whether women pastors or infant baptism), there are certainly other parachurch ministries that can be done across denominational lines and there are opportunities for worship with brothers and sisters in other denominations. But believing that certain second-order issues can form appropriate denominational boundaries does not necessarily make someone sinfully "insider-focused".
Among the points Stanley makes in this sermon, he strives to lead his hearers to the following conclusions concerning Scripture: 1. The Bible is a collection of books, rather than a single book. 2. The authority of the Bible is less than the authority of Christ. 3. The Old Testament is for historic Israel, not for the Church. 4. Being biblical is different from and less than being Christ-like. Though Stanley asserts "I'm so theologically conservative," the above points are a repudiation of *sola Scriptura*, they are theologically moderate, and they will (over time) lead to a rejection of other biblical doctrines that characterize the theologically conservative position.
Stanley: "This statement ['all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me'] has been reduced to simply another statement or another verse in the Bible-equated with every other statement or verse in the Bible-and that is tragic, because Jesus said this 300 plus years before the first Bible was ever assembled." - Obviously, the Old Testament was already assembled before the time of Christ, and recognized as authoritative Scripture by Christ Himself. - Even while the New Testament was still being written, we see writings of the New Testament being accepted as having canonical status. This is evident in Paul's quotation from the Gospel of Luke along with Deuteronomy, found in 1 Timothy 5:17-18 and in Peter's reference to Paul's writings as Scripture in 1 Peter 3:15-16. - Historian W.H.C. Frend notes that the collection of the four gospel accounts and the Apostle Paul's epistles were commonly used in Church worship-being understood to have divine authority-by about A.D. 80. Therefore, we see that the canon was largely recognized long before the time-frame Stanley seems to indicate.
I was homeless, did drugs, went into prison, where I got to know God. he changed my life. Now I have a home, a wife and a lovely year old daughter (Nina), and a stream of income that gats me $85,000 weekly. plus a new identity- a child of God, Hallelujah!!!
Sounds like living with someone who have Narcissist Personality Disorder. The Games People Play. A Miserable way to live, been there, survived this game. Praise God, I had enough faith and trust in God, I just prayed and did not respond.
Amen. You keep being you, dear brother. Your dad was wonderful and so are you. I love your style! I think people tend to attack and criticize Andy because he speaks the truth and he ruffles feathers just like Jesus "ruffled feathers" when He started challenging the old ways of thinking. Andy is truly one of the most brilliant preachers I have ever met. I appreciate his honesty and passion.
This message makes total sense when you insert Jesus’ actions of making himself less than for us. I want to do the same for my spouse of 34 years. We are currently discussing separation. How do I do honor without transmitting approval of actions that have deeply wounded me for which there is no remorse?
Wow. Spot on! I’ve been the loser in most of the games that contradict The Honor Game. And, as a result, I’ve learned how to play some of the same games that have hurt me. Thank you for the reminder that the only game that matters is the one where everyone wins. The one that my Lord and Savior played every day of his mortal life. The “game” that points others to HIM.
Thank you, Andy. As an extreme introvert, relationships have most definitely been the hardest part of life for me. As someone who struggles with a lot of selfishness, relationships have been very difficult. I will do my best to honor others, even when I feel dishonored... but, crap, that's hard. Thanks again. -Kenneth
Wow.. biased much? It is currently the DEMOCRATS that are the MAJORITY that are silencing the opposing party if they don’t agree with their agenda. So you need to get your FACTS STRAIGHT. Don’t be lying and making assumptions pastor. Completely disagree with what you say here 34:20.
Andy! Stay strong and don't let MAGA haters throw you off! You are only under attack because you speak truth in humility and refuse to bow before their idols. Your message is needed now more than EVER, in a time when "Christian" nationalism falsely plays the God card every chance they get - and with no legitimacy at all. Stay the course! Thank you so much for speaking the truth no matter what!!!!
Conservative Christians demonize democrats?? Hmmmm…how about politicians demonize Christians. we ARE in a battle right now. We ARE battling evil. Andy, please go back and study the Word. God IS the biggest umbrella for everyone. But it sounds a lot like you’re just telling us to be unapologetically apathetic to the evil that exists around us. If one of your church members came to you and wanted an abortion, how are you counseling? If an influx of homosexuals came to you wanting you to marry them, how do you counsel? If an illegal immigrant beat your child then asked to live in your house, what is your response? There are definitely biblical answers to this. It wouldn’t matter what political party you affiliate with. So why bring up political party so much, Andy? Why not just state CLEARLY biblical truths? I’m thinking you will reflect and own some wrongs here. And if you preach like this because you’ve got church members fighting over politics, then you have an even greater responsibility to be clear, much more so than you are.
So powerful! Thank you, Andy. I've developed a saying from listening to you that I repeat often to my congregation, "God never expects anything from us that He didn't do for us first." I am so challenged and edified every time I hear you.
Just want to say thank you God for giving Andy this wonderful gift. And thank you Andy for using it to open our eyes and ears to hear His words. This was so appropriate for the crazy times we are living in right now.
This is fabulous! Jesus wasn’t focused on “ sin” but love was his message again and again. Because guess what? There are no “ those” sinners, only “ we” sinners. It’s inclusive. Not “ those” people which is laden with judgement which is the opposite of what Jesus taught. Remember “You will know they are Christians by their love”, not their judgment about sin or political philosophy. Jesus summed it up in his response to the question of what is most important? He said the greatest of these is LOVE- Love God with your heart, soul, strength and mind. And LOVE your neighbor as yourself”. Period. We don’t need to search further for the heart and command of Jesus.
Thank you Pastor. You are one of the few church leaders making sense this season. What’s important is that God IS watching. So grateful for your voice and work. Looking forward to Revelation 7:9. ❤
I am ready to reconstruct. Then I heard Andy teach this sermon and I feel HOPE. I am Severely Depressed, I am chronically ill and disabled, the worst Is hating my faith because I CANNOT believe in a God that Evangelicals teach abut. THANK YOU PASTOR ANDY. DON'T EVER STOP THIS TYPE OF THINKING AND MOST OF ALL BEING!!❤ I FEEL A GLIMMER OF HOPE.
What pastor says you can't be a Christian and a Democrat? Names? The question is "should you"? Do you honestly think the Party that pushes for late term abortions & trans surgeries for kids - should Christians be voting for that platform? Instead of preaching against sin Andy acts like it's no big deal. Also the church for 1900 years was against the ordination of women pastors, it has nothing to do with politics is has to do with their commitment to the Bible, 1 Timothy 2:12-3:8. Notice Andy almost never opens the BIble, reads a text and expounds on the text. He preaches his own narrative, all Christians before me were bad, our new fresh hip movement, we are the first people to figure out how to do church the right way, gay affirming, kicking off worship with Led Zeppelin, yup, everyone else was wrong, we're right. He then accuses his critics of demonizing him. Nope. They disagree with is doctrine, but then Andy calls them Pharisees, how is that not demonizing? smh
While he sounds good and does have some truth, he never discuss the fact that we need to turn from sin. The Lord outlines that for us. Yes Jesus loved, but did not approve sin. Those who were redeemed left their life of sin, those who stayed in sin Jesus let them walk away. You cannot say you are in the faith if you practice sin as a habit of life. You would be deceived and counted as the tares Among the wheat or the goats among the sheep. I pray often to the Lord, asking him to show me the areas of sin that I am holding onto so I can abandon them and live a life holy pleasing him. He is also is broad brush this issue. There are more churches that are non political than he thinks.
I love your dads show In Touch. But, now I tune in to you to see if you're a chip off the old block as they say. You're a strong teacher. I like you as well and I like what you're saying here also. I'm a doer, but lately. I have not been compensated well with work especially with all the driving. I do. My tips are insulting. I go pick up and use my energy to drive, deliver and bring people their goods, and services, saving them time from getting out of their homes and sometimes my tip is as low as $1. I said GOD and myself this, is slave wages. Employers should recognize when they actually have manpower, a physically fit human being, with the tool a vehicle that the company needs to move their goods and services and someone who is showing up for work. So, I just stopped giving my optimum self for pennies. Until, companies, set a tip and cap it. Tips should pay at least $5-8 on every delivery when you have to drive over 15 minutes to bring a person anything. $1-$3, doesn't pay for nothing. Or, get up off their lazy bums and do it themselves for free. 😡
I really don’t understand how a Christian can vote Democrat when the platform of the democrats is so fundamentally opposed to Biblical teaching. And yes, I heard what Andy said about being biblical, and I disagree with it. I’m still disturbed by how he is essentially preaching against parts of the bible, the Old Testament in particular.
He isn’t. For centuries misguided so called Christians have used the Bible to justify atrocities, it’s happening again. What Andy is saying is a warning.
that is an interpretation entirely up to you to decide. what he preaches against is demonizing people instead of loving them. and that kind of rhetoric is really only heard from one side.
@@kaischmidt730 Yes, I get what he’s saying and it makes sense to a point. But he is clearly trying to move people away from the “clobber passages”. By calling out people who misinterpret the Bible and use it to justify mistreating others he is simultaneously influencing people to ignore those parts that others find problematic. Being loving to our fellow man is all well and good, but there are some things God calls us to not love. Like sin and this fallen world.
32:25 - Andy says he’s “evangelical, not an evangelist”. The latter is a body of human church leaders active in today’s political realm, who seek to influence their members’ behavior. The former is simply the method of teaching as many people as possible with the good news of Jesus. To ‘be allowed’ (your words) to preach implies that you think a specific governing body of evangelists ought to have final veto power in endorsing or condemning the messages a pastor is allowed to deliver. Thankfully, that’s not the case.
😮 A controversial sermon. Nothing I have not heard from him but he really puts it out there! This one will not be popular with many but definitely food for thought. My synopsis - also on my shared FB post. 1. Major message is that Jesus has all authority, as he said. Even over Old Testament teachings… The church should be about following Jesus. 2. He discusses hip churches that followed their model but are not based on Jesus. He discusses church that divide their services into traditional and contemporary in order to”reach more people”. Of course, he points to the inward focus of many churches. As has been his message, he includes the inclusivity and diversity, a key part of what Jesus taught, and needs to be readily visible in what the church does. 3. Next: one extremely bold and blunt point was about any church aligning with any political party. The gospel of love extends to those of both parties. The word “hate “ becomes part of churches involved with the far right. Stanley, however, criticized church members of both parties that choose party over being a follower of Jesus. Just begin it and see what you think. I agree 👏🏻
@@dianaflegal4495 Cool Sis.. your statement definitely got my attention! Seems our Heavenly Dad’s also had us in a similar journey as yourself 😊. Blessings to you and yours in the unimaginable journey of Grace… that’s “only” started to unfold!!!
