North Point Community Church Who Needs Church? Part 3: People Looking for Answers // Andy Stanley
Jan 18, 2026
In this thought-provoking discussion, the focus shifts to how the church supports those seeking answers in life's toughest questions. Andy Stanley emphasizes that church isn’t just a building but a community practicing Christ-likeness. He dives into the importance of answering life's 'why' and 'what' questions while acknowledging the limitations of internet advice. Highlighting Jesus' call to trust, follow, and abide, Stanley reassures listeners that though the world is troubled, hope and purpose can be found within the church.
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Limits Of Online Answers
- The internet excels at general information but fails at deep personal advice due to unreliable, unvetted sources.
- Andy Stanley warns that printed words feel authoritative online, so treat web-sourced personal answers cautiously.
Two Core Questions Everyone Asks
- People wrestle with two core questions: why (meaning/context) and what (action).
- The church provides frameworks for both because Jesus modeled answers to those questions.
A Theological First Cause
- The ultimate 'why' begins with creation: something exists because the Logos (Jesus) existed before creation.
- Anything that begins has a cause, and John identifies Jesus as the uncreated creator and first cause.
