9-22-2013
"Why We Need Each Other"
Romans 12. 5

WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER Rom. 12:5b-So in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belong to all the others.” 1.  I NEED OTHERS TO _______ WITH ME. A.  Three big reasons why I need you to ______ with me through life · It is safer · It is supportive · It is smarter B.  Community is God’s answer to: ________________ 2.  I NEED OTHERS TO __ WORK__ WITH ME. A.  Working alone leads to _____________ · Working alone means less gets done · Working alone means less quality B.  COMMUNITY is God’s answer to: ______________ 3.  I NEED OTHERS TO _______              FOR ME. A.  To watch my back & protect me B.  To guard my _________ C.  To give wisdom and guidance D.  Community is God’s answer to:  DEFEAT 4.  I NEED OTHERS TO _______ AND ______ WITH ME. A.  There are situations and circumstances no one should have to go through alone B.  Spiritual community can give amazing strength… C.  Often in a small group setting you will see a tear slide down someone’s cheek. · A tear is a sign to “stop and pray” D.  Community is God’s answer to:  _____________ 5.  I NEED OTHERS TO ____WITNESS_____WITH ME. A.  Great power in GROUP WITNESS · Much easier to invite people to come join in, share the joy, feel the love…than theological argument · Pass It Forward Week…buy someone’s lunch B.  God’s answer to FEAR OF WITNESSING is _______________