DNA: The Identity of South Gate (Part 3) | Pastor Jayson Workman | 03-27-22

DNA - Community

Acts 2:41–42

Pastor Jayson Workman

South Gate Baptist Church - March 27, 2022

 

Introduction:

Healthy disciples/churches are INTERDEPENDENT

1. Community is Built Through a Devotion to Truth. (v. 42)
2. Community is Built Through Devoted Fellowship (v. 42)

Quote: “Biblical community is first of all the sharing of common life in Christ.” —J.D. Grear

            Objection to community

                A. I don’t have anything in common.

                B. I don’t have time in my schedule.

Quote: “The Christ follower outside of community is living in disobedience. Community is assumed. If I am out of community, I am out of God’s will.” —Ed Stetzer, Transformational Groups

               C. I don’t want to be betrayed          

            Opportunity of community        

               A. Affection for each other

Romans 12:9-10 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.  Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

              B. Accountability to one another

Who asked you this week . . .

• If you read your Bible this week? If you spent time in prayer?
• How you treated your family? Spouse? Children?
• If you shared Christ this week?
• If you kept your mind pure?
• If you gossiped? If you lied?