Practical Steps to Start Living In Biblical Community

Sermon Notes for 18 January 2026

1. Make a Heart Decision to Pursue Community

Hebrews 10:24–25a (NKJV) "Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together..."

Community begins with intentional obedience, not convenience.

“Let Us Consider One Another”

• "consider" means to carefully think about, observe, and give attention to.

“To Stir Up Love and Good Works” 

• "stir up" implies intentional encouragement and accountability

"Not Forsaking the Assembling of Ourselves Together” 

• "forsaking" means to abandon or neglect
  

2. Commit to a Local Church Body

1 Corinthians 12:27 (NKJV) “Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.”

Belonging precedes thriving.

3. Practice Biblical Hospitality

Romans 12:13 (NKJV) “Distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.”

Community grows around tables, not just church pews or chairs.

4. Be Willing to Be Known

James 5:16 (NKJV) "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed."

Healing flows where honesty is present.

5. Serve Alongside Others

1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV) “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another…”

Serving together builds bonds faster than socializing alone.

6. Practice Mutual Encouragement

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NKJV) “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another…”

Encouragement is fuel for community.

7. Remain Faithful Even When It’s Messy

Colossians 3:13 (NKJV) “Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another…”

Biblical community is built through grace, not perfection.

8. Pray for Community Before You Experience It

Psalm 68:6 (NKJV) “God sets the solitary in families…”

God is the architect of Godly relationships.

DAILY PRAYER:
“Lord, You did not design me to walk alone. Give me the courage to pursue Biblical community, the humility to be known, and the grace to walk faithfully with others. Plant me where I can grow and help others grow. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”

TAKE-AWAY
Community does not happen accidentally—it happens intentionally. One step of obedience today can begin a lifetime of belonging.

“Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died on the cross for my sins and rose again to give me new life. Today, I turn from my old ways and invite You into my heart. Be my Lord, be my Savior, and help me follow You all the days of my life. Right now, I trust you as my Savior and will follow you as my Lord. Thank You for loving me. Amen.”

If you prayed that prayer and meant it in your heart, you can be sure that you are saved.

Romans 10:13 (NLT) “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

John 10:28 (NLT)“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me.”