Shocking Statements of Jesus

Part 1: The Shocking Realization

Andy Stanley

You don't want to leave too, do you? Some of the shocking statements of Jesus made being his follower challenging. In this message, Andy recounts a statement that those gathered to hear Jesus simply didn't understand. But more important than the statement was the reaction of his disciples. In the face of a trial, temptation or transition, do we want to leave Jesus, too?

Shocking Statements of Jesus

Part 2: A Shocking Position

Billy Phenix

Competing to be the best is not a foreign desire or pursuit to us today, and Jesus' disciples felt the same way two thousand years ago. When left to our natural desires, we all tend to gun for number one. Still, Jesus offers a shocking statement when he tells us that our pursuits are best when they are to be last. Jesus sees what we don't. Our greatest opportunity to be great is to take a posture of service and think firstly of the needs of those around us.

Shocking Statements of Jesus

Part 3

Jamey Dickens

Shocking Statements of Jesus

Part 4: A Shocking Request

Justin Grunewald

One of the most controversial ideas the church has communicated to people over the centuries is the idea of an eternal hell. Where did this come from and why is this emphasized by so many people? In today's shocking statement, we will discover what Jesus had to say about hell and eternity. But more than that, we will discover why he said what he said and what he wants us to do about it.

Shocking Statements of Jesus

Part 5: A Shocking Reversal

Andy Stanley

We believe the goal of marriage is "oneness." But God says, in fact, the result of marriage is "oneness." In this message, Andy Stanley explores Jesus' shocking statements about marriage, divorce, and remarriage. And he explains why trying to "un-one" what God has joined may just be harder than we think.