Better Together: We Need One Another

BETTER TOGETHER

WE NEED ONE ANOTHER

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Proverbs 27:17

Many of the stories in the Bible revolve around groups of people functioning together for a common good and a common goal. 

When the people of Israel gathered on the Sabbath they made their way to the Temple singing as they went.

These are called the Songs of Ascent. 

Psalms 122:1

Psalms 124:8

Psalms 126:3

Psalms 133:1

The Lord's Prayer is not a solo prayer.

Matthew 6:9-13 (Look for words "Our", "Us", and "We.")

Throughout scripture we find the “one another’s”.

“Be at peace with each other.” (Mark 9:50)

“Love one another” (John 15:17)

“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love...” (Romans 12:10)

“Honor one another above yourselves. (Romans 12:10)

“Live in harmony with one another...” (Romans 12:16)

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you...” (Romans 15:7)

“Instruct one another.” (Romans 15:14)

“Have equal concern for each other.” (I Corinthians 12:25)

“Serve one another in love.” (Galatians 5:13)

“Carry each other’s burdens...” (Galatians 6:2)

“Be patient, bearing with one another in love.” (Ephesians 4:2)

“Be kind and compassionate to one another...” (Ephesians 4:32)

“Forgiving each other...” (Ephesians 4:32)

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.” (Ephesians 5:19)

“Bear with each other...” (Colossians 3:13)

“Admonish one another (Colossians 3:16)

“Encourage each other...”(I Thessalonians 4:18)

“Build each other up...” (I Thessalonians 5:11)

“Spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)

“Pray for each other.” (James 5:16)

The greatest investment you can make is connecting your kids to a faith family.  There is something about spiritual roots in a faith family that carries you during the tough times.

How did the first church not only survive but thrive in the face of persecution?

Acts 2:42-47

We are better together.