Perryisms

Here’s a taste of what Perry shared in the first message of the new series, “No Perfect People Allowed”. I’m guessing some of these quotes will probably generate some conversation.

  • “Many of us are textually active. Today we are going to talk about safe text.”
  • “Let’s just admit it. There some screwed up people here today.”
  • “It’s time for the church to admit we are messed up. “
  • “I still believe crowds could and should follow Jesus. God’s house ought to be filled up every Sunday.”
  • “If you hate crowded churches, you’re going to hate Heaven. There are going to be a lot of people there…and they aren’t all going to be white.”
  • “The people who followed Jesus in Scripture were not perfect people.”
  • “The deacons called a meeting and decided I couldn’t say ‘butt’ in my sermons. If they only knew what I say now…”
  • “I’m not a religious professional. I’m a common man.”
  • “All I was doing was teaching the Bible. That’s all I know how to do is teach the Bible.”
  • “This vision is not for sale.”
  • “When God has a plan, God has a way.”
  • “We’ve always had one goal: Lift up the name of Jesus — not keep Christians happy.”
  • “Some people say, ‘I don’t like the music.’ I don’t care!”
  • “Where in the Bible do you read that the pastor is supposed to do it all?”
  • “Knowing me is not going to help you.”
  • “If your view of church revolves around you, get the hell out of here. We don’t have room for hell in this church.”
  • “You’ve been taught Jesus-lite all your life.”
  • “This isn’t feathered-hair Jesus giving people a hug.”
  • “I hope you’ll pray for me that I’ll do what God wants me to do.”
  • “I’m about life change. I want to see people meet Jesus.”

I couldn’t write fast enough. I missed most of the good stuff. You’ll have to listen to the entire message to catch the rest of the story.

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  1. Blythe Adams January 4, 2009 at 8:35 pm #

    Today was awesome. I was waiting to get offended the whole sermon. He is right on the money. I admire that Perry says what some of us are actually thinking. My life has changed so much because of Jesus. I just came to NewSpring to see my friends play in the band. I never left. That was two and half years ago. I can’t wait for NewSpring to continue to blow peoples minds in the name of Jesus. I love your blog too. And I am honored to be followed on Twitter.

  2. Art Good January 4, 2009 at 8:51 pm #

    “If your view of church revolves around you, get the hell out of here. We don’t have room for hell in this church.”

    I love it! That is freaking awesome!!! I want Perry’s voice speaking that to be the ringtone on my cell!!!

  3. karen January 4, 2009 at 9:30 pm #

    Can’t wait to hear it… I feel left out!

  4. Jeff Selph January 5, 2009 at 2:19 am #

    Get the hell out of here? I know he stole that from Steven L Anderson (you know, the guy that pisses against walls and hates Newspring). See the link:

  5. David Richardson January 5, 2009 at 8:50 am #

    One thing’s for sure: Perry is a straight-shooter.

    Glad to hear things are going well for you all at Newspring.

  6. Chris Rivers January 5, 2009 at 9:50 am #

    Looking foward to downloading this Podcast. Thank goodness that God has a plan for our lives! Im sold.