Go Church Sermons Dangerous Prayers: Week 2, Pastor Nick Callaway
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Aug 27, 2025 Pastor Nick shares a humorous tale of his initial hesitation to try Indian food, tying it to how we often judge others before understanding them. He highlights a transformative moment in Acts 10, where God challenges Peter’s prejudices and emphasizes that the Gospel is for all. The discussion centers around a 'dangerous prayer' that invites God to break down our barriers and pride. Encouraging radical hospitality, the challenge is to share a meal with someone outside our comfort zone, fostering inclusivity and deeper community connections.
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From Skeptic To Fan Over A Naan Bite
- Nick Callaway describes his first Indian food experience on a missions trip to Scotland and how he initially judged it before trying it.
- He and his wife went from skepticism to loving the food, illustrating premature judgments about unfamiliar things.
Judging Without Relevant Data
- Nick asks whether we label people before knowing them and make decisions without relevant data.
- He connects our quick judgments about food to how we often judge and exclude people prematurely.
Tradition Can Blind God’s Work
- Acts 10 shows Peter resisting a divine vision because it contradicts lifelong traditions and identity.
- The vision exposes how identity-bound categories can block God's broader work.