North Point Community Church Andy Stanley - October 5
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Oct 5, 2025 Discover the transformative power of invitations as Andy shares personal stories and biblical examples. He emphasizes the importance of being persistent in inviting others to explore faith. Listeners learn that community and service can shift perceptions of Jesus. With engaging anecdotes, Andy illustrates how one invitation can change lives. He encourages personal involvement in faith stories and stresses not to accept the first 'no.' Imagine the impact of a community committed to inviting others to experience faith!
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How One Persistent Phone Call Changed Everything
- Gary Niebuhr persistently encouraged Andy Stanley to call Sandra until he relented and they dated.
- Gary's insistence changed the trajectory of Andy's life and family story.
Keep Inviting Even After A No
- Invite people to read, watch, or come with you and then keep inviting if they say no.
- Refuse to accept the first no as the final answer because outcomes belong to God, not you.
We Answer For Others By Projecting Ourselves
- We project our own responses onto others and assume we know how they'll reply.
- That prevents people from answering for themselves and stops opportunities before they start.