 As “connected” as we are through technology, we still experience loneliness and a need to belong. And there’s a lot we can learn from a biblical concept called koinonia. In this Sunday morning episode, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us, “We need God, and we need each other.” Discover why in the newest message in Pastor Greg’s series, The Upside Down Life.

Notes

We need God, and we need each other.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” —Proverbs 27:17

The church is a place to find relationships, encouragement, and perspective. 

1. They were a learning church.

It’s not only strong preaching we need, but also strong listening. 

2. They were a loving church. 

The Lord likes it when we talk about Him to other people. 

The Lord listened and heard means “to prick the ear,” “to bend down,” “to not miss a single word.”

The stronger your vertical fellowship is the stronger your horizontal fellowship will be.

The first century church looked out for each other.

You have been blessed to be a blessing to others.

The early church met house to house.

3. They were a worshiping church.

From Genesis to Revelation, our faith is one of worship.

There are times we don’t feel like worshipping.

If a nonbeliever were to watch your everyday life, would they want to know more about Jesus or less? 

When we come to God in prayer and worship, we see things correctly.

“The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace.” —Charles Spurgeon

4. They were an evangelistic church.

You are loved by God.

Scripture Referenced
Malachi 3:16
Revelation 15:2–3
Hebrews 13:15
Psalm 73:16–18

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SoCal Harvest is back at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. If you are in Southern California, make plans to join us. Learn more at https://harvest.org/socal-harvest-2021/. 

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

&nbsp;As &ldquo;connected&rdquo; as we are through technology, we still experience loneliness and a need to belong. And there&rsquo;s a lot we can learn from a biblical concept called koinonia. In this Sunday morning episode, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us, &ldquo;We need God, and we need each other.&rdquo; Discover why in the newest message in Pastor Greg&rsquo;s series, The Upside Down Life.
Notes
We need God, and we need each other.
&ldquo;As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.&rdquo; &mdash;Proverbs 27:17
The church is a place to find relationships, encouragement, and perspective.&nbsp;
1. They were a learning church.
It&rsquo;s not only strong preaching we need, but also strong listening.&nbsp;
2. They were a loving church.&nbsp;
The Lord likes it when we talk about Him to other people.&nbsp;
The Lord listened and heard means &ldquo;to prick the ear,&rdquo; &ldquo;to bend down,&rdquo; &ldquo;to not miss a single word.&rdquo;
The stronger your vertical fellowship is the stronger your horizontal fellowship will be.
The first century church looked out for each other.
You have been blessed to be a blessing to others.
The early church met house to house.
3. They were a worshiping church.
From Genesis to Revelation, our faith is one of worship.
There are times we don&rsquo;t feel like worshipping.
If a nonbeliever were to watch your everyday life, would they want to know more about Jesus or less?&nbsp;
When we come to God in prayer and worship, we see things correctly.
&ldquo;The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which the child of God rests his head at night, giving perfect peace.&rdquo; &mdash;Charles Spurgeon
4. They were an evangelistic church.
You are loved by God.
Scripture Referenced
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Malachi 3:16</li>
<li aria-level="1">Revelation 15:2&ndash;3</li>
<li aria-level="1">Hebrews 13:15</li>
<li aria-level="1">Psalm 73:16&ndash;18</li>
</ul>
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SoCal Harvest is back at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. If you are in Southern California, make plans to join us. Learn more at<a href="https://harvest.org/socal-harvest-2021/"> https://harvest.org/socal-harvest-2021/</a>.&nbsp;
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our<a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/"> Harvest Partners.</a>

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

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