Connected: Cultivating Relationships within the Church (2) - February 23, 2025

Continuing from last week, we dive deeper into building meaningful relationships through faith, emphasizing the foundation of God's agape love. Discover how to cultivate relationships within your church community, drawing closer to God with sincere hearts and full assurance of faith.

This episode guides us through the significance of holding fast to our profession of hope, spurring one another toward love and good deeds, and the importance of meeting together as a faith community. With references to Hebrews 10:22-25, we explore how God's faithfulness and the encouragement of fellow believers empower us to live out our faith joyfully.

Tune in to uncover practical wisdom on nurturing a faith-filled life, supporting one another, and experiencing the richness of shared faith, all while preparing for the eternal fellowship with God. Together, let's commit to drawing near to God, overflowing with hope, and being the light in a world in need of love and connection. Don't miss this enriching episode!

With Pastor Mike Curry.

 

Cultivating Relationships within the Church Community

Hebrews 10:22-25

Main Idea: Relationships within the church community are essential for spiritual growth, support, and accountability.

Let Us…

1. Draw near to God

• • • With Sincere Hearts (James 4:8)
    • With Assurance (Psalm 145:18)
    • With a cleansed conscience and clean body (Matthew 11:28-29)

2. Hold unswervingly to our profession of hope

• • • Stand Firm (1 Corinthians 15:58)
    • Overflow with Hope (Romans 15:13)
    • Be anchored in hope (Hebrews 6:19)

3. Spur one another on – to love and good deeds
   • Do good and prioritize the Church Family (Galatians 6:9-10)
   • Support and encourage one another (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
   • Remember that love is the defining characteristic of discipleship (John 13:34-35)
     
     
4. Not give up worshipping together

• • • Warning: Some have done this. (Acts 2:42-47)
    • Charge: Do Not forsake worship. (Matthew 18:20)
    • Motive: Judgment is coming. (Romans 12:5)

 Conclusion: By engaging in authentic fellowship, believers can experience the richness of shared faith, mutual encouragement, and collective ministry to God and others.

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