Perryisms

Today, Perry continued his teaching through the Sermon on the Mount that began in January and will run through May. This portion of that journey is part of “The Gospel” series that started last weekend. Here are some highlights from today’s message:

• “I have a good friend up in Charlotte, Pastor Steven Furtick, and over 700 people accepted Christ up there last week.”
• “I’ve been to the Anderson Mall.”
• Some malls have valet parking. “In Anderson, someone will take your car, but you’ll never get it back.”
• “Today, I just want to preach the Gospel to religious people.”
• “Haven’t we made salvation all about appearance in the South?”
• “In the South, our ‘best’ becomes the clothes we wear and not the life we live.”
• “There are some people here today that are working hard to prove themselves to God.”
• “When Jesus paid for our sins, he paid for every sin.”
• “If you don’t let your past die, it won’t let you live.”
• “In the Church, we suck at letting people get past their past.”
• “We can’t meet Jesus and stay the same.”
• “When our sin collides with His grace, He always wins.”
• “I know I met Jesus? How about you?”

By the way, the band went a little retro funk with a cover of “Truth’ll Set You Free” from the 70s band Mother’s Finest. You’ll want to check out the video when it’s available on www.NewSpring.cc later this week. It’ll make you want to dance.