"Are you devoted to Biblical community?"
* Intro: Even in crowds, can still feel alone. Lord made us w/ hearts that desire company/community. Not just physical, but spiritual.
* Importance of Biblical community
- Personal: Created for His family {1Pet2:17b}
- Lord wants folks known for love, not doctrine
- Kingdom: Greatest witness to world {John13:35}
* What is Biblical community? {Acts2:41-47}
- Forsake folly of individualism {Rom12:5}
- Embrace commitment to community (Biblical teaching, authentic fellowship, Christ-centered worship, corporate prayer)
* Lord transforms lives as His Word brought to others {Eph 4:11-16}
- His plan is to change lives
- Our primary tool is His Word, small groups
- Body only grows when each part does its job {Eph4:16}
- Examine the oneanothers (love, encourage, confess, et al)
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