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Joy In Relationships 

Pastor Terry Fulks

November 17, 2024

So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:1–4 ESV

Here are six ways to help foster oneness of community. 

• Oneness of mind 

• Love with Christ’s love 

• Oneness of soul and mind

• Actions motivated by sincerity 

• Humility lifts others up

• Take care of yourself and others 

Insights from the wisdom books:

25 A generous person will prosper; 

whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. 

 Proverbs 11:25 NIV

1 How good and pleasant it is 

when God’s people live together in unity! 

Psalm 133:1 NIV

Quotes on unity: 

“Believers are never told to become one; we already are one and are expected to act like it.” 

-Joni Eareckson Tada 

“If Christ is not ashamed to indwell them I will not be slow to embrace them.” -Sinclair Ferguson  

Points to ponder: 

• You help most in living out unity by working on your inner self as opposed to working on your image. 
• When was the last time you took a real good inventory of yourself?
• How important is this church to you? 
• Christian’s major values should be agreed on, therefore politics should not divide us. 
• The Father, the Son, and the Spirit live as one; they are our ultimate example. 
• Would you like to have a relationship with the God of love and unity? 

Connection Prayer:  Lord, I thank you that you can give me eternal joy. I now, with what faith I have, confess that you Jesus died on the cross for my sins, was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day. I take you as my Savior, Lord, and Leader. Please forgive me of my sins and thank you for your forgiveness. Help me to follow you all the days of my life. Amen.  

Next steps for the new believer: 

1. If you prayed the connection prayer with me:

1. Pick up a new believer pack as you leave.
2. Read John 3, three times before you go to bed tonight. 
3. Read the gospel of John all the way through by reading about ten verses a day. 

Next steps for the believer:

1. This week, read Philippians chapter 2 twice.
2. Pick one verse from chapter two and try to memorize it. 
3. Pray that God will help you to choose joy this week.   
4. Begin praying for a person that you struggle with to have a healthy relationship.  
5. This week set some time aside to check your relationship index. 

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