The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
March 26/27, 2022
Definition:
Cancel Culture
is the idea of taking away support for an individual, their career, popularity and/or fame because of something they've said or done that's considered unacceptable.
movement to remove celebrity status or esteem from a person, place, or thing based on offensive behavior or transgression
Matthew 18:21-22 NIV
Luke 7:39 NIV
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV
John 8:1-5 NIV
John 8:6-11 NIV
Main Point #1
Jesus transformed a judgemental moment by...
Utilizing a strategic pause.
Question:
Have you ever been silenced by silence?
Matthew 27:13-14 NIV
Matthew 21:23-24 NIV
Subpoint:
A pause can change the momentum of a bad direction.
Proverbs 26:20 NIV
James 1:19 NIV
Leadership Principle:
In every volatile situation we should imagine having 2 buckets of liquid at our disposal. A bucket of gas and a bucket of water. Which will I choose?
Question:
When was the last tie I strategically kept quiet?
Main Point #2
Jesus transformed a judgemental moment by...
Underscoring the universality of SIN.
Subpoint:
Jesus' hope was not to instigate violence but to create some self-reflection.
Luke 5:8 NIV
Questions:
Am I quick to acknowledge my sin?
Am I being helpful in drawing others toward Jesus?