True unity in the church is a non-negotiable, reflecting the very heart of God for His people. We are called to live and walk in unity, not just as individuals but as a collective body, loving, supporting, and accepting one another as Christ has accepted us. This unity is not about agreeing on every detail, but about being bound together by the love and grace of Jesus, striving to be a church that is marked by harmony, togetherness, and a shared purpose. When we pursue unity, we reflect the relational nature of our God and become a powerful witness to the world of His love and truth. [51:40]
Romans 15:5-7 (ESV)
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Reflection: Is there someone in your church family you need to reach out to today to build or restore unity? What step can you take to pursue harmony with them?
The world is quick to tear down, but the church is called to be radically different—a place where we bear with one another’s weaknesses and actively build each other up. This means coming alongside those who are struggling, carrying their burdens, and seeking ways to encourage and edify those around us. Whether in your life group, your pew, or your daily interactions, look for opportunities to lift others up, refusing to participate in any form of tearing down or bullying. The church must be a place of zero tolerance for anything that resembles tearing others down, and instead, overflow with grace, patience, and encouragement. [55:10]
Romans 15:1-2 (ESV)
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Reflection: Who in your life is carrying a heavy burden right now? How can you come alongside them this week to encourage and build them up?
Life in this fallen world is full of trials and suffering, but God calls us to endure and encourage one another through every hardship. Like a team in a long race, we are in this together—supporting, strengthening, and reminding each other of the hope we have in Christ. When you see someone struggling, don’t let them walk alone; offer words of encouragement, pray with them, and remind them that Jesus is coming back. Our shared endurance and encouragement are rooted in the hope that Christ will return and make all things right, so let’s hold on together and never give up. [01:02:06]
Romans 15:4 (ESV)
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
Reflection: Who can you encourage today with a reminder of the hope we have in Jesus? What specific words or actions can you offer to help them endure?
Worship is not just an individual act but a powerful expression of unity when the church gathers with one heart and one voice to glorify God. Just as different musical notes blend into a beautiful chord, our diverse voices and lives come together in harmony to praise the Lord. When we worship together, we declare with one voice that God is worthy, and we strengthen our bond as a church family. Don’t hold back—lift your voice, join in, and let your worship be part of the unified praise that rises to the throne of God. [01:04:19]
Romans 15:6 (ESV)
That together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Reflection: How can you fully participate in worship this week—both in song and in spirit—so that your voice joins with others to glorify God as one?
Jesus welcomed the most broken, beat-down, and unlikely people into His presence with love, compassion, and truth. As His followers, we are called to welcome others in the same way—regardless of their background, appearance, or past. The church must be a place where anyone can meet Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him, where every person is received with open arms and genuine grace. Ask yourself if you truly mean it when you say “anyone is welcome,” and let your actions reflect the radical welcome of Christ to all who come. [01:08:40]
Romans 15:7 (ESV)
Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
Reflection: Is there someone you find difficult to welcome or accept? What would it look like to extend Christ’s welcome to them this week in a tangible way?
Today’s gathering was a beautiful reminder of what it means to be the church—together, as one body, with one heart and one voice. We began by lifting up Bob and Emily in prayer, celebrating the privilege of interceding for one another and trusting God’s hand in every detail of our lives. This spirit of unity and care set the tone for everything that followed. We reflected on the importance of hiding God’s Word in our hearts, especially the verses from Romans that lay out the path of salvation. Memorizing and meditating on these truths equips us to share the hope of Christ with others and strengthens our own faith.
We looked back at the Jesus Movement of the 60s and 70s, a time when young people discovered that Jesus was better than anything the world could offer. That movement birthed places of true fellowship—koinonia—where believers gathered not just for coffee or music, but for deep, life-changing community. This same spirit is what we are called to embody today. The Christian life is not meant to be lived in isolation; it is inherently relational because our God is relational. When we come to Christ, we enter not only a personal relationship with Him but also an eternal relationship with every other believer.
Romans 15:1-7 calls us to a unity that is more than just getting along. It’s a unity marked by bearing with one another’s weaknesses, building each other up, enduring together through trials, encouraging one another, worshiping with one heart and one voice, and welcoming others as Christ has welcomed us. This is not optional—it’s a non-negotiable for the people of God. The world is full of tearing down, bullying, and division, but the church must be a place of radical encouragement, endurance, and welcome. We are called to be a people who intentionally pursue unity, who refuse to tolerate anything that would sow discord, and who open our arms wide to anyone seeking Jesus, no matter their background.
This unity is both corporate and personal. For “we” to be the church God desires, each of us must respond individually—confessing, believing, forgiving, encouraging, and welcoming. The invitation is for all of us, but it starts with each of us. May we be a church that truly lives out koinonia, for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom.
Romans 15:1-7 (ESV) — 1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.”
4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus,
6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.
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