People need fewer 'ought-to' sermons, and more 'how-to' sermons. The deepest kind of teaching is that which makes a difference in people's day-to-day lives. Jesus spoke to the crowd with an interesting style. When God's Word is taught in an uninteresting way, people don't just think the pastor is boring, they think God is boring!
Rick WarrenTelling others how they can have eternal life is the greatest thing you can do for them.
Rick WarrenThere's a difference between freedom of worship and freedom of religion. Worship is an event that happens inside the house of worship. Religion is a lifestyle. It is a way of living.
Rick WarrenIf you give it to God, He transforms your test into a testimony, your mess into a message, and your misery into a ministry.
Rick WarrenOnly you can be you. God designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has the exact same mix of factors that make you unique. That means no one else on earth will ever be able to play the role God planned for you. If you donโt make your unique contribution to the Body of Christ, it wonโt be made.
Rick Warren