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Why we need each other

In today’s busy world, it’s easy to feel isolated. The truth is, we need each other. Join Pastor Rick as he uncovers the five reasons God says you need other people in your life and why you need a small group.

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WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER
Rick Warren
“Since we are all one body in Christ, we belong to each other, and each of us needs all the others.”  Rom. 12:5b (NLT)
1.  I NEED OTHERS TO ___________________ WITH ME.
“Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…”  Col. 2:6-7 (ESV)
 
“It is not good for man to be alone.”  Gen. 2:18 (NLT)
 
“Let us not give up the habit of meeting together…Instead, let us encourage one another.”  
Heb. 10:25a (TEV)
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Community is God’s answer to:
 
“When you gather, each one of you be prepared with something useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight…  Take your turn, with no one person taking over.  That way… you all learn from each other.”  1 Cor. 14:26, 30-31(Mes)
 
“As each part does its work, it helps the other parts grow, so Christ’s whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.”  Eph. 4:16 (NLT)
 
“Open your homes to each other without complaining.”  Peter 4:9 (TEV)
2.   I NEED OTHERS TO ___________________ WITH ME.
“God made us to do good works, which He planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.”  Eph. 2:10 (NCV)
 
“Two people are better than one, because they get more done by working together.”    
Eccl. 4:9 (NCV)
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Community is God’s answer to:
 
“Every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.”  Gal. 6:10 (Mes)
3.  I NEED OTHERS TO ___________________ FOR ME.
“Look out for one another’s interests, not just for your own.”  Ph. 2:4 (TEV)
 
“Keep being concerned about each other as the Lord’s followers should.”  Heb. 13:1 (CEV)
 
“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer.  Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”  
Eccl. 4:12 (NLT)
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Community is God’s answer to:
 
“If one person falls, another can reach out and help.  But people who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.”  Eccl. 4:10 (NLT)
4.   I NEED OTHERS TO ___________________ WITH ME.
“You should be like one big family, full of sympathy toward each other…”  1 Peter 3:8a (LB)
 
“If one member suffers, all suffer together.”  1 Cor. 12:26 (ESV)
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Community is God’s answer to:
 
“Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep.”  Rom. 12:15 (TEV)
 
“Encourage each other and strengthen one another.”  1 Th. 5:11 (GW)
5.   I NEED OTHERS TO ___________________ WITH ME.
“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.”  
John 13:35 (NLT)
 
“The Holy Spirit doesn’t want you to be afraid of people, but to be wise and strong, and to love them and enjoy being with them.”  2 Tim. 1:7 (LB)
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God’s answer to fear is ___________________ .
 
“…You are working together and struggling side by side to get others to believe the Good News.”  Ph. 1:27b (CEV)

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

Community requires commitment.

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

“We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.”
1 JOHN 3:16 (GWT)

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

How can I help cultivate today the characteristics of real community in my small group and my church?

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Why we need each other

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources:

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Why we need each other

MESSAGE NOTES

Chapter Summary

THINKING ABOUT MY PURPOSE

POINT TO PONDER:

VERSE TO REMEMBER:

QUESTION TO CONSIDER:

PASTOR RICK'S MONTHLY RESOURCE UPDATES

Learn My Purpose

Purpose Driven Life Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?Study Guide Resources:

Purpose Driven Life
Chapter Resources:

What On Earth Am I Here For?
Study Guide Resources: