We're continuing the Reel NewPointe series. I suspect many people have become accustomed to the free popcorn every Sunday. Enjoy it while it lasts! Only two more weeks of "Reel." Yesterday's value was Cultivate Community. Dwight did a great job of clarifying this value (with the help of Daryl and Lee Ann Miller's small group). Here are the scuds:
- We believe that life-change happens best within the context of relationships...specifically a small group.
- Jesus knew this. The reason we're here today is because he understood this principle.
- Jesus also understood that without intentional relationships people tend to drift.
- Your faith is personal but it was never intended to be private.
- Have you given anybody permission to get gut-level honest with you? If you haven't, you're in a danger zone.
- When you know a lot and do little you become judgmental.
- You need to take what is private and make it public. You we're wired for it to be "just you and God."
To Cultivate Community means to be connected relationally on a consistent basis with a group of believers having that automatic sense of accountability, belonging, and care while experiencing the natural byproduct--spiritual growth.
- You can't live the Christian life on your own...but you can do it with a group of people who spur you on.
- Show me a Christian who is unswerving and I'll show you one who is in community.
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:23-24
- I don't need more friends. What I do need is more consistency in my walk with God.
- I've learned that if I'm willing to make a little bit of a sacrifice the rewards are unbelievable.
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