God created us for relationships.
Acts 2:42-47; Heb 10:24-25; Matt 18:20.
The early church did life together in relationship. They worshipped together, ate meals together and did life together. (Acts 2:46). Relationships matter. Following Jesus is not done in seclusion or even on your own!
God commands us to love others.
Matt 22:35-38; John 15:13; Eph 4:2.
Jesus calls us to love others. He commands us to love God and love others (Matt 22:35-38). We cannot love others unless we engage them, meet with them, share with them and know them. LifeGroups create one of the best platforms for this to take place.
Spiritual growth happens best in community.
Prov 27:17; Ecc 4:9-12; Gal 5:16-26.
There are 59 verses in the New Testament where God is calling His children to “one another!” Love one another; forgive one another; submit to one another; build up one another; confess to one another; spur on one another; pray for one another. It seems quite clear that God is calling us to each other far beyond meeting once a week on Sunday morning for church service. LifeGroups are an extension of the church, yet are able to reach deeper and more intimately in ways that a church service cannot.
Sermon Based Curriculum
For the church to collectively interact with and apply sermons for practical everyday living.
To promote self-reflection of God’s Word individually throughout the week.
To provide a formative curriculum for all LifeGroup Shepherds and LifeGroup members.
Still not sure about LifeGroups?
Check out this message from Pastor Brad on why living a relational life is so important to the Christ follower.