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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