Sunday Worship

March 1st, 2026

“Dealing With Pedants”

Acts 11:1-18

Rev. Tyler Dirks

Sermon Audio

Sermon Outline:

1. Pedants
2. Patience
3. Priority

Reflection Questions:

1. Are you pedantic? How so? How do you feel about pedants?
2. In what ways do you placate, and put on pedestals, people who display impressive academic knowledge, and/or expertise in the realm of rules?
3. How do you feel about how the apostle Paul labels the circumcision party in his letters? e.g. Gal. 5:12; Phil. 3:2
4. When was a time you were unfairly criticized and accused? How did you respond?
5. When was a time you attacked and/or criticized someone, and they responded with patience and a willingness to talk through specifics with you?
6. Why is it critical to differentiate between empathizing and endorsing?
7. How do you feel about Jesus prioritizing vulnerability, and the unpredictable and ungovernable nature of the Holy Spirit in John 3?
8. How do you feel about the priority/emphasis Scripture places on YOU repenting?