Unwise Sermon Illustrations 5 - The Italian Job

"In so many ways, the Church is like a coach load of people, all screaming as the driver - i.e. the pastor - navigates his way at high speed along the winding roads of the Italian Alps. Because the pastor has vision - which is to say, the driver has a nice big window and a good view of what is coming up ahead. Whereas the passengers - i.e. the people in the church who seem to think the pastor is oh so wrong on this one - are clutching onto each other and cowering behind the seats - convinced disaster is coming.

But who's ready to throw the Mini Coopers of their former lives out through the back of the coach - knowing that they're keeping the gold that lasts forever? Who's prepared to step forward - stare over the edge of the road into the abyss with me - and say with me - "Hang on a second, lads" - because you know that we have a truly great idea? Or will you instead curl up into a foetal position and wait for the crash? Mr Lewis - sit down. You know there's no talking to the driver when this vehicle is in motion."