We
were all geared to live life in community. Many of us have never really found
what we were meant for simply because we have tried to “find
ourselves” in isolation.
In
relationship to following Christ, when you divorce community from a faith in
Christ you set yourself up for a 100% chance of not succeeding in having a
fully engaged and growing faith in Jesus. Let’s be clear, when we say
community we mean a smaller group of people to whom you are accountable to and
you receive support from and they look to you for the same. Allowing your life to be shared with others is one of the most important things you can do to grow in your faith. Reading the Bible, going to church and prayer are all great things, but being in community is the foundational environment for receiving the life change God wants in your life.
Notes
from the message:
WHAT ARE WE “GEARED” FOR?
- We are all geared to grow in faith through COMMUNITY.
- In order to grow in faith we all need SUPPORT and ACCOUNTABILITY
WHY DO WE IGNORE THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY AS ESSENTIAL TO FOLLOWING CHRIST?
1. We’ve mistakenly assumed that being a Christians is mostly about ME and GOD.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one
another. – John 13:35
2. We’ve confused GOING TO church with BEING
THE church.
…always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone
else – 1 Thessalonians 5:15
WHY
IS UNDERSTANDING WE ARE “GEARED FOR COMMUNITY” SO IMPORTANT?
1. We all live better when we walk in the LIGHT together.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as
children of light – Ephesians 5:8
2.
Scripture is clear that our lives were meant to be live with OTHERS in
mind.
Ephesians
4:2 • 1 Peter 4:9 • Galatians 6:2 • James 5:16
3. If no one KNOWS me – no one will HELP me.
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction
is stupid – Proverbs 12:1
Memory Verse:
Hebrews
10:25
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some
people do, but encourage one another…
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