Everybody Get Together
Sermon Notes
Come on everybody
Smile on your brother (and sister)
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
- John 13:34-35
1. Seek good for one another
Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 12:17-18
“Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
- Matthew 5:9
2. Serve one another
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love.
- Galatians 5:13
8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
- 1 Peter 4:8-10
3. Be devoted to one another
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
- Romans 12:10
“Compete with each other in giving mutual respect.”
- N.T. Wright
philostorgos - “to cherish one’s kindred, to be fond of, to be fraternal toward others, tenderly loving, and tenderly affectionate.”
4. Encourage one another
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
- Hebrews 10:24
5. Don’t gossip or slander one another
For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be…I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.
- 2 Corinthians 12:20
“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
- Matthew 18:15
6. Forgive one another
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.
- Ephesians 4:32
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you have a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
- Colossians 3:13
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.”
- Matthew 6:14-15
7. Pray for one another
…pray for each other so that you may be healed.
- James 5:16
Seek good for one another
Serve one another
Be devoted to one another
Encourage one another
Don’t gossip or slander one another
Forgive one another
Pray for one another
Come on everybody
Smile on your brothers and sisters
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Table Group Resources
Mixer
Who’s ready for some football? Super Fan or Super Napper - or somewhere in between?
‘Neighborly’ - Daily Devotional
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In Pastor Ken’s 9/1 entry, United in Strength, he reminds the church: when we are not unified, our division weakens us as a body of believers, and what we can accomplish is greatly diminished. Have you seen any stories in your Table Group, your family, your neighborhood that were like the experience of the doves - where teamwork triumphed over disaster? What is God showing you that you can uniquely bring to His Church in order to move mountains? How can you be a part of The Church at RB’s vision of everyone has a role to play? What’s your next move?
In Pastor Harry’s 9/3 entry, Baptism, he talks about the difference in wearing the ring vs wearing the jersey in your faith. How does wearing Christ’s ring (Baptism) on your finger convince you that He loves you... He is with you... He is for you... He will help you? What is a moment in your life where you noticed these to be true - and how could you use this to help a friend?
**And if you’ve never been baptized as a follower of Jesus, contact the church office at info@thechurchrb.org and we’ll give you more info!
Sermon Questions
What impacted you most about Sunday’s message?
Read the Scripture(s) used in the message:
John 13:34-35, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Romans 12:17-18, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Romans 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Matthew 18:15, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 6:14-15, James 5:16
2. Reflect on Pastor Ken’s message points this week. Ask yourself: Who am I? Who am I becoming? What is God asking me to change?
Seek good for one another.
Serve one another.
Be devoted to one another.
Encourage one another.
Don’t gossip or slander one another.
Forgive one another.
Pray for one another.
Go Deeper - with Goodbook
Dr. Mark Strauss and Pastor Ken Ingold
Goodbook is back next week with a 9 week series: Sermon on the Mount. Online/On Demand session viewings are released on Friday mornings beginning Sept 10. Online Zoom Q & A sessions will follow on Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm.
Contact Pastor Ken if you would like to join the online Q & A sessions: ken@thechurchrb.org
Serve
There is always more room for smiling faces on Sunday mornings! Ushers/Greeters, Coffee Team, Communion Team - contact sal@thechurchrb.org
This Sunday - NextGen will be in the Lobby to answer questions about serving opportunities in our CRB Kidz|Adventure|Rise ministries! Come to lead, walk away led!
CRB Kidz - From holding little ones in the Treehouse, to playing games in Klub 123, to leading conversations in Tower 45 - there are plenty of areas for you to serve!
Contact Pastor Heidi, heidi@thechurchrb.orgStudent Ministries - Throw dodgeballs and lead small groups in Middle School, or discuss life and enjoy beach bonfires with High School! We have a variety of roles you could fill in both ministries. Contact Director Cristina, cristina@thechurchrb.org
Pray
Pray this week for unity in your relationships with God, with others, and for the Spirit to lead you in the ways you can uniquely love one another. Pastor Ken gives us some verses that we can use to guide our prayers.
