Goats Are In Churches (Clip)
Keith Malcomson explains that 'goats' in the church are those who resist God's Word and disrupt the community, contrasting them with obedient 'sheep' who submit to God's guidance.
This sermon discusses the distinction between 'sheep' and 'goats' in the church, emphasizing how 'goats' are individuals who claim to live like 'sheep' but do not reflect it in their actions. The speaker highlights the tendency of 'goats' to resist and butt heads against the Word of God instead of submitting to it like 'sheep'. The analogy of 'sheep' returning when they stray versus 'goats' causing destruction for others is used to illustrate the difference in behavior.
Full Transcript
People who are called goats are people in the church who aren't living like sheep, who claim to live like sheep. They are called goats, not sinners. Jesus actually never once calls a sinner a goat.
He calls someone, and you know what goats, how you identify them, butt, butt, butt, butt. They're always butt their head up against. The Word of God says, the Bible says, oh, butt, oh, butt.
Why not just submit to it? See, a sheep goes back. Yeah, I know. You're prone to wonder, I know.
A goat goes, butt, butt, butt, butt, butt. Can't have something, he'll destroy it for everyone else. Do you know...
Sermon Outline
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- Definition of goats in the church
- Difference between goats and sinners
- Jesus' use of the term 'goat'
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- Behavior characteristics of goats
- Resistance to God's Word
- Impact on the church community
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- Contrast with sheep's obedience
- Call to submit to God's Word
- Encouragement to live as sheep
Key Quotes
“People who are called goats are people in the church who aren't living like sheep, who claim to live like sheep.” — Keith Malcomson
“Jesus actually never once calls a sinner a goat.” — Keith Malcomson
“A goat goes, butt, butt, butt, butt, butt. Can't have something, he'll destroy it for everyone else.” — Keith Malcomson
Application Points
- Examine your own heart to ensure you are living as a sheep who submits to God's Word.
- Avoid behaviors that disrupt or harm the church community.
- Respond to God's Word with humility and obedience rather than resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the 'goats' in the church according to the sermon?
They are people who claim to live like sheep but resist God's Word and disrupt the church community.
Does Jesus call sinners 'goats'?
No, Jesus never calls sinners goats; the term refers to a specific type of behavior within the church.
What behavior identifies a 'goat'?
Goats are characterized by stubbornness and resistance, often butting against God's Word and causing disruption.
What is the recommended response to God's Word?
The sermon encourages submission to God's Word, like sheep who obey and follow God's guidance.