Part 2: Community

THE CORE 5 - PART 2

Next Step:

Connect with others and join a group.

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:24-25 (NIV)

1.   WE ALL NEED ENCOURAGEMENT. 

“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”

Romans 12:10 (ESV)

2.   BIBLICALLY, WHAT DOES A GROUP DO IN YOUR LIFE?

• Groups help you feel connected.

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.”

Romans 15:7 (NIV)

• Groups help encourage your spiritual growth.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”

Acts 2:46-47 (NIV)

• Groups help give you support.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

Romans 12:15 (NIV)

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

Galatians 6:2 (NIV)

• Groups help you stay in the fight.

“And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV)

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO:

• Please send me information about Groups at Crestview.

• Learn more about Jesus Christ and follow Him.

• Please send me information about being baptized on the next Baptism Day.

• Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “Small Groups, Huge Growth”  (7-day plan).