1. We aren’t saved by perfection
Pastor: If the people had a stronger commitment to (Bible, Justice, Ethical life, Church, Stewardship) we would be a great church.
Congregation: “I’m leaving this church. It’s full of a bunch of hypocrites.
2. We aren’t saved by education:
Pastor: I’m going to insist that all new members have 30 hours of training on what it means to be a member.
Congregation: The pastor should do a better job of teaching us in his or her sermons.
3. Jesus was serious about loving our enemies
Pastor: If five families in this church would disappear, ministry wouldn’t be so difficult.
Congregation: Our congregation needs to separate from the denomination because they have taken the wrong position on things I strongly believe.
4. It’s Not About Me
Pastor: The congregation doesn’t appreciate me and the hard work I do.
Congregation: The church is not meeting my needs.
5. We are saved by Grace
Pastor: How can that miserable so and so claim to be a Christian.
Congregation: Let’s fire the pastor. His behavior is an embarrassment to us.
