Life Together

By Pastor Brian McIntyre, September 12, 2021

Life Together

Genesis 1:27

Acts 2:42-47

A. LIFE GROUPS: THE REASON WE DO THEM

  • To develop godly centered around the study of Word.

  • We are for .

  • Relationships take .

B. LIFE GROUPS: THE MODEL WE FOLLOW

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer. Acts 2:42

The keys to community:

, , , , & .

C. LIFE GROUPS: THE WAY THAT THEY WORK

  • Arrive with .

  • Remember your for

  • .

  • it a .

  • but don’t .

  • Keep it .

LIFE GROUP INTERSECT NOTES

(That’s the goal of the word of God: to cut across and overlap into our everyday lives. These questions will help us dig a little deeper and make sure that what we are learning is intersecting with our every day lives. They also serve as the framework for discussion and study in our life groups.)

QUICK REVIEW

Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, Life Together, was there anything that particularly caught your attention, challenged or confused you?

MY STORY

  1. How has God used community to bless and bring growth in my life?
  1. How content am I with the relational connections in my life? Do my relationships lean more towards acquaintances or authentic friendships?
  1. What are some of the obstacles that keep me from being able to get or stay connected to community?

DIGGING DEEPER

What do the following verses teach us about the importance of being connected with others and spiritual growth?

Ephesians 4:11-16

Colossians 3:12-17

2 Timothy 2:24-26

TAKING IT HOME

  1. Your assignment for this week is to sign up for a Life Group at www.lakeviewcc.org!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

Did you know our staff and prayer team pray for every request we receive each week? You can submit a request by typing it into the “Prayer Wall” section of your church app… Don't worry, your request won't be made public, and we respect your confidentiality!

Use the space below to jot down what you're praying for this week for your own notes: