Part 1: Community Building

COMMUNITY: BUILDING CONNECTIONS

PART 1

Romans 12:9-21

1.  CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IS LIKE A FAMILY:

• We live out God’s love.

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV)

“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people...” Ephesians 1:15 (NIV)

• We tell each other the truth.

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” Romans 12:9 (NIV)

• We help each other find spiritual strength.

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” Romans 12:11 (NIV)

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” Romans 12:15 (NIV)

2.  YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY WHETHER OR NOT YOU HAVE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY IN YOUR LIFE.

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is Mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord. On the contrary: ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:17-21 (NIV)

• Who helps your spiritual strength?

• Who do you depend on for support?

• Who will tell you the truth?

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS:

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This Week’s Reading Plan and Blog/Podcast:

• YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:
  “Community” (5 Days)

• Blog: “Loving Your Friends”
  Repost from August 13, 2023

• Podcast: “Building Community”