North Point Community Church Deeper Wider, Part 5: Just Because // Andy Stanley
Mar 23, 2025
Explore the transformative power of obedience in faith as Andy Stanley shares the story of Peter's unexpected calling. Discover the significance of personal 'because you say so' moments and how they can lead to monumental changes. Andy reflects on his own leap into the unknown when he and Sandra started a church, emphasizing the impact of generosity and risk-taking. He encourages listeners to embrace faith-driven decisions that can lead to profound spiritual and practical outcomes.
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Interrupted Routine At The Shore
- Andy Stanley recounts Jesus asking Peter to move the boat so people could hear, interrupting Peter's routine after a night of fishing.
- Peter had no idea that simple compliance would set the stage for a life-changing encounter and mission shift.
Resigning With A Pregnant Wife
- Andy and Sandra faced a risky career decision while expecting their third child and had no guarantee of income or easy answers.
- They chose to leave a stable job trusting God's leading, illustrating a personal "because you say so" moment.
Obedience Unlocks Experiential Faith
- Peter's hesitant obedience, "because you say so," models faith as action despite uncertainty or poor odds.
- Andy argues that obedience unlocks God's faithfulness and grows genuine, experiential faith.
