Sober Not Boring
Sober Not Boring
Robert J. Woldhuis
3 Things You Think Are In The Bible...But Aren't! | March 8th 2026 Outreach 419
1 hour 13 minutes Posted Mar 17, 2026 at 5:35 pm.
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Stop throwing cinder blocks at people who are already drowning.
We’ve all heard them. Those "Pinterest-worthy" Bible verses that sound great on a coffee mug but actually aren't in the Bible at all. We use these clichĂ©s to fill the silence when someone is hurting, but instead of offering a lifeline, we’re often just adding weight to their struggle.
In this Sunday’s message, we broke down three big things people think are in the Word, but aren't:
"God helps those who help themselves." The Truth: This isn't Gospel; it’s actually the opposite. If we could help ourselves, we wouldn't need a Savior. God helps those who can’t help themselves. "God won't give you more than you can handle."
The Truth: Life gives us more than we can handle every single day. The promise isn't that we won't be overwhelmed; it’s that God will be there with us when we are.
The Challenge: Next time you see someone in a mess, instead of tossing out a clichĂ©, try saying: "I’m here to listen. Help me understand so I know how to love you."
The Answer: We don't need catchy phrases; we need community and the real, unpolished grace of God. Come get filled up—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. You don’t have to have it all together to belong here.
 
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